By Mari Rueter, President of JETAA Alaska.
Mari is a former Tokushima JET (2009-2014) and is the new president for JETAA Alaska. She works at a local engineering company as a document production specialist. When she isn't busy collecting the latest Hello Kitty goods or training for triathlons, she is out and about in Anchorage checking out local events.
At the end of ...READ MORE »
By Monica Yuki
USJETAA supports the JET Program in many capacities to strengthen the future of the program, the alumni, and maintain the bond between the U.S. and Japan. Through the Leadership Program, USJETAA visits alumni chapters in the U.S. to offer support and moderate some chapter discussions. In February 2019, USJETAA Board Member, Monica Yuki, had the opportunity to visit ...READ MORE »
March 12, 2019
The purpose of the Chapter Grant Program is to provide support for JETAA chapters to expand their capacity to provide programming that furthers the U.S.-Japan relationship in their local communities. This program is funded by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA. The projects targeted the needs of the members of the U.S.-Japan community, particularly JET alumni, and specific ...READ MORE »
When one thinks of Minnesota, the images of snow, lakes, and random samplings of German and Scandinavian heritage often come up. Japan-U.S. relations might not come to mind unless you look a bit closer. Minnesota has a unique mix of different cultures from its first inhabitants the indigenous tribes of the Great Plains, to the Western settlers from northern Europe, ...READ MORE »
On February 10th 2019, the New England JET Alumni Association (NEJETAA) and the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) co-hosted and event “From Kyoto to Boston: Exploring the History and Cultural Significance of Japanese Kimono.” The event educated attendees on the cultural significance of Japanese kimono and history of cross-cultural exchange in arts and fashion related to strengthening ...READ MORE »
On January 12, 2019, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) hosted an event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in Manhattan focused on how art and culture can help strengthen and express the U.S.-Japan relationship and promote mutual understanding. The Met offers a world-class collection of Japanese art and this event offered ...READ MORE »
As part our chapter grant program, funded by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, USJETAA supported a career development workshop (CDW) planned by JETAA Florida for returning JETs and JET alumni in Florida. Bahia Simons-Lane, USJETAA Executive Director, attended on behalf of USJETAA and Sasakawa USA and also spoke on how JETs can stay involved in U.S.-Japan relations regardless of their ...READ MORE »
On December 14, 2018, USJETAA Board Chair Paige Cottingham-Streater visited the JET Alumni Association of Hawaii and spoke at an "The Japan-U.S. Alliance: What is Your Role?" event hosted by the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH).
Ms. Paige Cottingham-Streater, who is the Secretary-General of the U.S. CULCON Panel, Executive Director of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), Executive ...READ MORE »
We are pleased to announce the second round grant recipients for our chapter grant program with Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA: JETAA Minnesota and JETAA New England. JET Alumni Association of Minnesota: Forum for U.S.-Japan Organizations Program date: February 3, 2019 (TBC) To create stronger ties between Japan and Minnesota, JETAA Minnesota and the Japan-America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will co-host a ...READ MORE »
by Bahia Simons-Lane
October 10, 2018
After meeting with so many chapters and hearing their stories as part of our leadership program, here are some general recommendations from USJETAA on how to deal with some of the most common issues:
Establish a board of directors to help with maintaining institutional knowledge and to support transitions.
Due to the volunteer nature of JETAA leadership, many ...READ MORE »
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