NatCon Co-chair Call

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Our Chicago chapter will be hosting the 2019 National Conference (NatCon). We are in the early stage of planning, and the board has decided to have two Co-chairs head the conference.

We are in need of second Co-chair to help with the planning and organizing this event. Being a Co-chair for NatCon is amazing opportunity to engage with the national JET community and to build your professional network. Below are some responsibilities you will share with your co-chair, Shannon Copp:

• Finding a hotel

• Securing the CLAIR dinner venue

• Managing the CLAIR/MOFA budget with the support of the Country Reps

• Working with the local consulate for a welcome reception typically at the Consul General's home

• Working with the local consulate on the budget

• Recruiting speakers to present on topics that fit the agenda

• Reaching out to local government officials for speakers

• Fundraising

• Networking with local companies and organizations

• Organizing nijikais

Please know that as a Co-chairs, you will have the support of the JETAA Chicago Board and members. Co-chairs are also able to build a committee to assist with logistics.

Although the board has outsourced NatCon, we will be supervising and approving final decisions throughout this process. This requires both Co-chairs to have transparent communication with all members of the board via email, check-in calls, and in-person meetings.

If you are interested, please email info@jetaachicago.com by Friday March 15, 2019. In your email, please include the following:

• Placement and years on JET

• Event planning experience

• Skills and abilities that help with event planning

• Qualities that would make you a good Co-chair

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Nihongo Dake Spa Day

Saturday, April 13, 2019 King Spa (809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL 60714-3208) Time 5:30- 8:30

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ヤッホー皆！ 元気？ 寒くない？

Hope everyone is surviving the cold! Why not do more than just survive by joining us at our Nihongo Dake Spa Day! Everyone knows onsen is better in cold weather and King Spa is no different.

Everyone is responsible for getting their own tickets, I recommend getting them on Groupon or at the H-Mart nearby for a discount. We would appreciate an RSVP so we can know who to look out for. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julianne at networking@jetaachicago.com and follow the event on Facebook.

よろしく！ 温泉に浸かりながら話しましょう！

RSVP on Guestlist: https://guestli.st/604794

Five Investment Ideas for 2019

Are you looking for investment ideas? Curious to learn about investment ideas to support your financial planning goals? Join Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Kit Lancaster to learn about five investment ideas for 2019. Learn about financial strategies, behaviors and processes to help you accomplish your financial goals.

• Asking the right questions

• How to pick a financial services professional (Suitability vs. Fiduciary)

• What is wealth management?

• What is risk management?

• What is an investment policy statement?

• Investment Red Flags and robo-advisors

Leave with three wealth management and three investment management ideas for 2019.

This event will feature Japanese food and drinks, but an RSVP is required as seating is limited.