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Upcoming JETAA EventsVolunteer and Leadership Opportunities
Meet People with an Interest in Japan | Enhance Your Resume | Give Back to the Community Mid-South JETAA is looking for alumni interested in revitalizing the chapter - we need volunteers for everything from one-time events, like organizing a JET Info Session at a local university, to one-year commitments, such as serving as an officer and representing our chapter at the National Conference. We will be holding a JETAA Mid-South Informational Meeting via Zoom to answer your questions about our chapter. See below for details. And, please help spread the word about Mid-South JETAA by forwarding this newsletter to any alumni you know or emailing us their contact information and joining us on Facebook or LinkedIn. JETAA Mid-South Committee Informational Meeting Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 6:00-7:30pm | Via Zoom Interested in getting involved but don't know what's entailed? Megan Deville, Acting President; Jennifer Clark and Flora P. Williams, former Vice Presidents; and other former officers will lead an information session giving:
Fourth Wednesday Meet-Up Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 6:00-7:00pm | Ajun Cajun | 8433 Oak Street, New Orleans Mid-South JETAA is bringing back their monthly New Orleans meet-ups at area restaurants. Just what are these monthly meetups? If you're feeling social, drop in for a quick drink or stay longer to dine. You can count on at least one officer and volunteer member to be at the designated location. These self-pay events are a great way to get to know other alumni.
Save the Date: Japan Fest in New Orleans Saturday, October 14, 2023 | New Orleans Museum of Art Join Mid-South JETAA, the Japan Club of New Orleans, the Japan Society, and the New Orleans Museum of Art at the premier Japan-related event in our area featuring taiko drumming, traditional dance, Japanese art and anime, a cosplay contest, film screenings, martial arts demonstrations and so much more! Save the date! Details forthcoming. |
Building our JETAA Community InitiativesOngoing | JETAA Mid-South wants YOU for our Steering Committee!
Most of us are finding that we have a bit of spare time these days as we shelter at home and stay socially distant. Why not spend some of that time hanging out and making plans with your JETAA Mid-South friends! Click Here to learn more about our Steering Committee Above all, remember that JETAA Mid-South is laid-back - so we're not expecting our Steering Committee to change the world. We're a small community focused on keeping our community healthy and having fun in the process. Ongoing | US JETAA National Membership Drive Did you know that there are more than 37,000 JET Alumni from the US? Did you know our Mid-South Memberlist barely tops 100 JET Alumni? Help us find our JET Alumni friends by building a National Alumni Database through www.usjetaa.org. Registration is free, and you'll get access to some awesome resources including: *Searchable alumni directory to track down those long-lost JET friends * Support network after JET * Job board listing open positions across the US * Information about Scholarships & Fellowships * Monthly webinars on professional development & leadership skills * Connection with JETAA Chapters in the US * Email edition of monthly Alumni newsletters Already a member? Encourage your fellow JET friends to sign up as well! |
