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Upcoming JETAA Events​

Jan 23 | Open Steering Meeting | Online
Please join us for an open steering committee meeting for JETAA Mid-South.  All are welcome to dial in and help us plan events for 2020!
When: Thursday, Jan 23, 2020
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: 
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Meeting ID
meet.google.com/txw-pews-zmi
Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)‪+1 316-536-0275‬
PIN: ‪592 096 034#‬

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Annual Shinnenkai (New Years) Party
Sat, Jan 25, 2020 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Sake Cafe on Magazine | $15.00 
Dresscode: Japanese Traditional Optional | Click here to RSVP

We cordially invite all Mid-South JETs and FOJETs (friends of JET) to help us raise a kampai to 2020 at Sake Cafe on Magazine Street.  

When: Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Where: Sake Cafe on Magazine Street
2830 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Who: JET Alumni, Friends and Family

RSVP and Event Cost
What to Expect at Shinnenkai!
Your event fee will include:
  • A 3 hour private party for Mid-South JETs and Friends of JET in the sophisticated loft room at Sake Cafe on Magazine Street.
  • A buffet-style Japanese meal including assorted:
    • Appetizers, Sushi Rolls, Tempura, Desserts
    • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • Vegetarian Options Available
  • JETAA Mid-South swag
  • JETAA Mid-South State of the Chapter Update
  • Catching up with your JETAA Mid-South friends
  • Assistance donning your Japanese best, if needed
  • Access to a selection of Japanese finery that may be borrowed for the duration of the event
Your event fee will NOT include:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased individually.
Did you know? The JET Alumni Association is primarily funded by CLAIR, a Japanese Government organization.  Your event fee will help us remain in compliance with rules that require JETAA chapters to share the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages out of respect for prudent use of Japanese tax-payer money.
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Dress Your Japanese Best!
Dust off your traditional Japanese best!  We encourage you to pull out those kimono, yukata, happi, and junbei that are languishing forgotten in the back of your closet and show them off at our Shinnenkai. 

Don't have your own?  JETAA Mid-South owns a number of yukata and happi (adult and child sizes) that we are happy to share for the duration of the festivities.  These items will be first-come-first-served and should be left with us for future events when you depart. 

Need a hand getting dressed?  Trust us, we know that all those belts and obi and layers can be confusing.  Feel free to bring your items with you, and we can help you get dressed when you arrive.  Remember to wear light/thin layers (tanktops, shorts, etc) so you don't overheat with your yukata on!

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March 2020 | Houston Yee-Ha(w)nami & Onsen Trip
Like a Hanami (cherry blossom viewing party), except Texan!

Our friends from the Texoma (Texas/Oklahoma) JET Alumni Association have invited us out to Houston for a Texan style Yee-Ha(w)nami bluebonnet viewing picnic.  They sweetened the deal with the promise of Korean-style Onsen/public bath, conveyor belt sushi, and Japanese stores we don't have here at home!  

When: March 2020 | Friday - Sunday
Who: JETs, Significant others of JETs
Tentative/Proposed Schedule
Friday
  • Carpool New Orleans to Houston (Leave mid-day)
  • Meet Texoma JET Alum, enjoy simple Japanese meal (curry or similar)
  • Accommodations TBD based on level of interest, but Texoma members have kindly offered guest rooms/sofas to help defray our travel costs.
Saturday
  • Sleep in/breakfast
  • Help Texoma JET Alum prepare food for hanami picnic
  • Hanami Picnic with Texoma JETs/FoJETs
  • Korean Onsen https://gangnamspa.org
  • Dinner at Conveyor belt Sushi restaurant
  • Possible Karaoke nijikai
Sunday
  • Morning shopping trip to Daiso, Seiwa Supermarket, etc
  • Carpool Houston to New Orleans (Arrive home early evening ~ 6pm)

JETAA will:
  • Arrange carpool New Orleans to Houston (other cities if possible)
  • Subsidize costs for picnic supplies
  • Texoma JETs are kindly offering guest room/sofa accommodations depending on event participation level and preferences
  • Calculate and collect any "packaged" costs for the trip to cover:
    • Gas money for carpool drivers
    • Cost sharing for Hanami picnic supplies (cost sharing on food is mandated by CLAIR, our funding organization)
    • Accommodations (if paid accommodations are necessary)
    • Goal is to keep total trip costs (including spa tickets) near or under $100.00
Participants will individually pay for:
  • ​Personal pass to the Korean Spa (approx $45.00)
  • Personal restaurant meals
  • Their own shopping purchases
  • Individual accommodations if you prefer not to stay with Texoma JETs or if event participation is too high to allow for "tatami timeshare" style accommodations 

What We Need From You:
We are looking to gauge interest in this event to assist with additional planning and funding decisions.  Please complete the Yee-Ha(w)nami & Onsen Trip Expression of Interest Form to let us know your level of interest and reasonable certainty of your intent to join.  This form is not binding - we will confirm official RSVPs closer to the date of the event.  

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