Tuesday June 21, 2011Nihongo Dake Luncheon
Japanese slipping? Can’t seem to find a place to utilize your skills? Never fear, JETAA Chicago will have our next Nihongo Dake event on Sunday, June 26th. This will be a luncheon event, held at Kyoto Sushi. This is your chance to brush up on your Japanese and have fun doing it! No English allowed! Refresh and expand your skills.
Where: Kyoto Sushi, 2534 N. Lincoln Avenue (Free parking in rear; Fullerton Red stop line)
When: Sunday, June 26th, 1:30 pm
Cost: $15/person + BYOB
Please rsvp by Friday June 24th at chicago.jetalumni.net.
Can't wait to see you there!!
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JETAA Chicago Activities Survey
HELP! JETAA Chicago needs your feedback and suggestions! We have put a survey together to find out what works and what doesn't. What JETAA Chicago activity have you liked most? What event didn't you enjoy? What events would you like to see more of? Do you have any suggestions about future events? We also need to update our membership records. Please take a moment to complete the short survey online at our website here.
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July Executive Meeting
On Wednesday, July 6th, JETAA Chicago will hold its monthly Executive Board Meeting. These meetings are open to all JET Alumni, dinner is provided and we welcome new members. It is during these meetings that we plan future events and we are always looking for new and fresh ideas.
We will be meeting at Aloha Eats, 2534 N. Clark St, at 6:30pm on June 7th. Hope to see you there!
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Open Positions
JETAA Chicago's Executive Board needs new members! As of May 1, the Activities Coordinator position is open. Parry Koriath was recently accepted to graduate school at the Illinois Institute of Technology and is stepping down to focus on school. Thanks to Parry for all of his hard work and contributions to JETAA Chicago.
Other positions will be coming available soon. If you are interested in getting involved with JETAA Chicago and would like to learn more about our executive board, contact JETAA Chicago President Robert Corder at racorder@gmail.com.
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Summer Volleyball League
It's time for our Chicago JETAA Beach Volleyball team, the Jet Setters, to make their second appearance in the Players Sports Group Summer Beach Volleyball Leagues. Games are held every Tuesday from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The regular season will last for 7 games, then the playoffs. Games are played at Montrose Beach (4400 N. Lake Shore Drive). Even if you haven't signed up, you are still welcome to come out and cheer the team on.
Go Jet Setters!
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Pre-departure Orientation Call for Volunteers
The departure for new JETs is rapidly approaching! The JIC needs JETAA Helpers for the pre-departure orientation and send off reception. Volunteers are needed for the following assignments:
1. Check-In Table at Orientation & Reception combined (2 people needed) from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Stipend: $60
2. Reception Dinner Table to mingle with the new JET participants (up to 10-15 people) from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm/ Stipend $30
** The check-in table receptionist can continue to stay and participate in the reception as well. Stipend is $90 ($60 + $30)
The orientation and reception will take place at the Holiday Inn Express, 6600 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. We are expecting either free parking or parking vouchers at the hotel. If you are interested in helping, please contact Yoshiko Kono at ykono@japancc.org.
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Western Suburbs Dinner
JET Alumni, you are invited to catch up with your fellow alums in the Western Suburbs! We will meet in LaGrange on Wednesday, July 20th 5:30 - 8:30pm. Let's get together for some good conversation, a couple of drinks and some great food at Palmer's Place: http://www.palmerplacebeer.com/
Feel free to invite anyone, there is no need to be a JET Alumni to participate.
Please RSVP to Steve Sundstrom at steven.sundstrom@gmail.com by Monday, July 18 and confirm if you will be bringing any guests. We would like to have a final count in case we need to reserve extra space.
Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten
56 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL
Over 250 beers (including $4 bottles of Sapporo or $6.95 for a 22oz. can of Sapporo Reserve), margaritas, variety of wines
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Luau Fundraiser
Preparations have started for another JETAA Chicago fundraiser for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. We are looking into holding a Hawaiian Luau-themed party later in the summer. This special event will include appetizers & drinks, live music, and raffle prizes, with all proceeds to benefit the relief efforts in Japan. Keep an eye out for more details to come soon.
If you are interested in helping to plan this event, please contact JETAA Outreach Coordinator - Shannon Copp at sccopp@gmail.com.
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Kimono Exhibition - Art Institute of Chicago
Kimono Exhibit at the The Art Institute of Chicago
Japanese Kimono, 1915–1940: From Tradition to Ready-to-Wear
June 16–November 13, 2011
http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/exhibition/japanesekimono
Clothing’s ability to express and convey information such as age, class, marital status, or social condition is not limited to a single culture or locale but is truly universal. Japanese kimonos are no exception with features such as sleeve length or decoration offering the viewer information about the wearer. This exhibition explores the role that traditional motifs, techniques, and modernization played in the development of pattern design in women’s kimono and haori, a short kimono-like jacket, during the Taishô period (1912–1926) and the early Shôwa period (1926–1989).
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White Sox Game Fundraiser
In partnership with the Japan America Society of Chicago, the White Sox are have dedicated Tuesday, August 30th to help aid the relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake & tsunami. By purchasing tickets through this offer, you’ll be assisting in rebuilding efforts. 50% of every ticket purchased will be donated to the relief efforts. Tickets are priced at $43, $39 and $27. All donations will go directly to The Japanese Red Cross through The Japan America Society of Chicago.
To order tickets click here to complete ticket form and mail it to
Chicago White Sox Sales Dept.
ATTN: Japanese Earthquake
333 W. 35th St.
Chicago IL 60616.
You can also fax the order form to 312-674-5140. All forms must be received by July 29th. If you have questions, contact Erika Kono at kono@jaschicago.org. Hope to see you there!
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Bilingual Customer Service Position
We are currently looking for a Japanese speaking (bi-lingual) customer service position. This position is to replace a current person in our Tooling Division, whom is leaving. Only real requirement/experience is bi-lingual English/Japanese. Position is an assistant to a V.P., and will take orders from customers, with some vendor contact as well. This position is in Schaumburg and will pay between $12 -$14 per hr.
Please contact If you are interested in this position, please contact Michael Murphy at michael.murphy@bannerpersonnel.com.
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Bilingual Accounts Payable Clerk Position
There is an open position for a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk in Elk Grove village. It pays $12 per hr. and upon being hired on will paying the 30,000 a year range
Essential Duties:
· Daily processing and posting of inventory and non-inventory invoices and transactions
· Weekly processing and chof employee expense reports
· Weekly check-run for invoices and expense reports
· Participate in A/P month-end close process
· Support the Accounting Department in special projects, ad-hoc requests, and during periods of audit
· Provide accounting analysis and reporting directly to corporate accounting in Japan on a monthly and quarterly basis
· Communicate directly with corporate accounting in Japan as required
Minimum Requirements:
· Fluency, both written and oral, in English and Japanese.
· At least two years of accounts payable experience, with proven ability to accurately process data transactions and data-entry in a high-volume environment.
· Two years of college (or equivalent).
· Excellent customer service and communication skills (both oral and written), and proven ability in developing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
· Fully competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Office.
If interested in this position, please contact Michael Murphy at michael.murphy@bannerpersonnel.com.
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