JASC 37th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai!

The Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) is excited to announce that their 37th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai will be held on Thursday, December 14 from 5:30-9:30 pm CST at the Union League Club of Chicago.

They are currently seeking volunteers to assist in a number of roles the day of the event and prior to the Gala. All volunteers will receive a modest travel stipend. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

The JASC is a valued partner organization of JETAA Chicago and we greatly appreciate any help our community is willing to give!

JETAA WI Bonenkai 2023

The Wisconsin Bonenkai will be Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Madison, WI! Join us at Sunny Pho for dinner at 5pm, then karaoke and other fun stuff at 6pm, also at Sunny Pho. We have rented a karaoke room from 6-9pm, and will have some Japan and Wisconsin themed trivia. If you have an ugly sweater, feel free to wear it! There will be a prize for the best ugly sweater and a couple small gifts that you can win in a raffle.

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Time: Dinner at 5:00pm, Karaoke at 6:00pm

Place: Sunny Pho (602 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715)

Cost: a portion of your individual dinner, plus $10 for karaoke

Sign up here!

Questions? email Adrianna at jetaawisubchapter@gmail.com

JETAA WI Subchapter Meeting

Our 3rd quarter WI sub-chapter meeting will be on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Kenosha, WI. Join us at noon for our quarterly meeting where we will attempt to make the best okonomiyaki Kenosha has ever seen. Traditional ingredients will be provided, but you are welcome bring your own favorites. Bring your preferred drinks and snacks. Stay after the meeting for board games and video games.

As always, we plan to chat about JET, JETAA, and Japan related topics. The meeting is open to JET alumni and their friends and families. It is a good place to reminisce, to network and to encourage one another after JET.

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Pocky Day!)

Time: 12:00pm

Place: 3107 Roosevelt Rd, Kenosha, WI 53142 (Adrianna's house)

RSVP here!

Hope you can make it!

Questions? Email Adrianna at jetaawisubchapter@gmail.com