JETAA Chapter Virtual Events: November 2020
**Page will be updated as new events are created**
Links to events in private/closed Facebook groups may not be available unless you are in the group.
Every Monday at 12 pm PT - JETAASC Water CoolerMonday WFH blues got you down? Not being productive anyway? Just need a place to eat lunch? Take a break at the JETAASC Water Cooler! This is a casual drop-in type hang out where you can say hi, stick around for some lunchtime conversation, or just tune in to some ambient social interaction we've all been missing away from the office. Bring your favorite drink or a full meal, pop in for a few minutes or a few hours. We're looking to make this a weekly event to start your week off right.Zoom Details:https://zoom.us/j/95908778396.
Every Wednesday at 8 PM EDTJETAA USA Yoga: Zoom Link
Every Thursday at 8 PM EDT: JETAA Great Lakes Thursday Watch Party: Join Facebook Group for info.Currently watching Aggretsuko.Every Thursday at 8 we'll be hosting a Netflix watch party! See the posts for specific details on what is currently being viewed, and how to join. We hope to see you there!**IMPORTANTBe sure to download the "Neftlix Party" extension at least the day before. There regularly has been issues for people who download it and then immediately tried to join a party.
Every Friday at 11:30 AM ET (8:30 AM PDT)JETAA USA Radio Taiso: NEW LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldeutqzoiGtEwWoSkCCkHOZ_fi9Gu5H44Join your fellow JET alumni for Radio Taiso every Friday morning! It’s a 3-6 min stretch followed by a quick social check-in if you have time to chat.Check your timezone:11:30am EDT (New York)10:30am CDT (Kansas City)9:30am MDT (Denver)8:30am PST (Los Angeles)
Every Sunday at 2 PM to 3 PMJETAA DC Japanese Script Reading Club - Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/4bG2LS6KVgRRPRNX9
November 2, 2020 at 6:30- 8:00 PM CST -JETAA Chicago Open Board MeetingAt our November meeting, we will be discussing plans for future events and other opportunities in the virtual space! Interested in taking part in the conversation? Join us for our November Open Board Meeting!Please sign up here: https://guestlist.co/events/665895PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS ONLINE ONLY!Monday, November 2, 20206:30 pm - 8:00 pmOnline - In the Comfort of Your Own Home
November 7, 2020 at 7 PM PT - JETAA Portland Zoom Karaoke
Have you been longing to sing karaoke with your friends? So have we!
We recently discovered Watch2together, a website that allows you to watch videos from all over the internet at the same time as everyone in your group. Mix that with zoom and Youtube, and you get: virtual karaoke with an unlimited song index! If you can find a video of it, you can sing it– no more searching for your favorite songs only to find 'no results'.
So join us on November 7th to sing the night away with your favorite songs!
Please have a pair of earbuds, earphones, or a headset for an optimal karaoke experience. (Feedback loops are no fun!)We'll see you there!
Click here to join the Zoom meeting:https://zoom.us/j/94998862097...
Meeting ID: 949 9886 2097Passcode: Karaoke
Click here to open the Watch2gether Room:https://w2g.tv/twyoj1294rcnf7z57g
November 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM EST – 9 PM EST - JETAA Pittsburghhttps://www.facebook.com/events/459409655024170/
Not that we'll be talking politics, but at least THAT WHOLE THING will (hopefully) be behind us.
General online hangout, and moral support to get us through these weird times - the usual. 
Comfort food/drinks, security blankets, etc. are welcome.
Comfort food/drinks, security blankets, etc. are welcome.Zoom link will be sent out shortly before this starts.
November 10, 2020 at 8 PM ET - USJETAA Nourishing Japan Screening
Join us for a screening of Nourishing Japan followed by a Q&A with director and JET alumna Alexis Agliano Sanborn. Nourishing Japan just received the award for best short film in the Toronto Food Film Fest.About the FilmEmbark on a delicious journey from farmer’s field to school classroom that celebrates how one country has reimagined school lunch and food education. At the heart of Japan’s 2005 Food Education Law are the incredible people whose daily work nourishes the next generation’s relationship to food, the earth, and one another.
November 11, 2020 at 6:30- 8:30 PM HST -JETAA Hawaii Virtual Kaiwa TableMonthly Japanese-English conversation table on the second Wednesday of the month.Bring your dinner and have fun chatting in Japanese. Welcome to all levels of Japanese speakers, JETAA, & non-JETAA member.RSVP here: https://forms.gle/
November 11, 2020 at 6:30- 8:30 PM HST -JETAA Hawaii Virtual Kaiwa TableMonthly Japanese-English conversation table on the second Wednesday of the month.Bring your dinner and have fun chatting in Japanese. Welcome to all levels of Japanese speakers, JETAA, & non-JETAA member.RSVP here: https://forms.gle/
November 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM CST - Hidden and Surprising Elements in Japanese PrintsDate : Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM CSThttps://www.facebook.com/events/994309907737095/Event Description :Jan Kennedy, Associate Professor of Art History at the Kansas City Art Institute, will talk about the layers of associations and meanings embedded in Japanese prints from the Edo period(1603-1868).While prints of this period clearly reference aspects of the “Floating World” such as Kabuki actors and courtesans, eventually expanding to include subjects such as landscapes and folklore, these images may have deeper meanings.Is a print of two women playing music merely representing an intimate pastime? Does the print of a Kabuki actor in a performance simply depict that memorable event and nothing more?When are ukiyo-e artists communicating something beyond the visual imagery – or hidden within it – that those in the Edo period would have understood? This presentation will explore some underlying meanings and associations of Japanese prints as well as the creative strategies used by artists to enrich the experiences of the imagery.Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ldeitqDgrEtwS7-lVL3UvuRs1cWCOOq3i
November 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM HST -NEJETAA Japanese Tea Tasting
The New England JET Alumni Association will be hosting a Japanese tea tasting event through Zoom on November 13th. Please note that this event is only open to current/alumni JETs.Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/411802763162203
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How will the event work?
After your registration is confirmed, you will be shipped various samples of different kinds of Japanese tea, hand-packed with love from one of your NEJETAA board members. We will then all gather in Zoom where we will have a short presentation on Japanese tea and tea-drinking culture. Finally, you will be taught how to brew each type of tea and then we will enjoy them together.
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How do I register for the event?
To register, please click the link below and fill out the required information.
NEJETAA is covering the cost of the tea, but we ask that participants help cover the cost of shipping. Therefore we ask for a $2 contribution to finalize your registration.
This is event is first-come-first-served, and registration space is limited. We will accept registration up to one week before the event (November 6th), but please understand that your tea may not arrive in time if you sign up close to that deadline. We may accept registration after the deadline on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you want to register after November 6th.
November 13, 2020 at 7 PM ET - JETAA Great Lakes Welcome Back Party
Zoom link will be posted at: https://www.facebook.com/events/698783964352883/
Become a member of the Great Lakes Facebook Group to view.
We want to welcome back our newest returnees and celebrate their accomplishments on the JET Program! We will have a short presentation time followed by an open happy hour for all returnees and GLJETAA Alumni. Join us in welcoming back out newest members and making some new connections.
A zoom link will be posted closer to the event day.
Event Schedule
7:00 - 8:00
- Welcome to GLJETAA
- Senpai Stories
- Q&A Time
8:00~
- Kanpai!
November 13, 2020 at 7 PM ET - JETAA Southern California Amount JETAASC Virtual Video Game Night
https://www.facebook.com/events/705030547059089/Zoom Registration Link:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuceChpj8rG9zQWBkjPYDlCF10BQtjhmD9JETAASC is proud to host its first virtual video game night during the pandemic. Let's play Among Us!Among Us is a social deduction game where crewmates navigate a spaceship to complete tasks while avoiding getting killed off by an impostor(s) who is posing as a crewmate. It is currently the most streamed game on Twitch and has taken the internet gaming culture by storm.The game does not require hard gaming skills; as long as you can follow a map, complete simple tasks, and defend your innocence, you can play!Depending on number of sign ups we will play in Zoom breakout rooms.Required tools:- A smartphone (Android or iOS)- Among Us app (Google Play or App Store, free to download)- Zoom through a computer or tablet
November 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM CT - JETAA Texoma Board Games with JET Alumnihttps://www.facebook.com/events/867202157351345Join JETAA Texoma for a night of digital board games via Zoom!We will start with "Never Have I Ever-Japan Edition" as an ice breaker, and then move on to Jackbox games from there. Imbibing welcome but not required for a fun time.Zoom link and info:When: Nov 13, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tceuppzoiGNblYhgpDbRpLqxzsKifzN_QAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 14, 1:00 - 3:00pm - 3D Printing with JETAA MinnesotaChristmas is around the corner, and what better gift to give someone than Japanese inspired 3D printed jewelry? JETAAMN is offering a one day class on how to use free software to create meaningful art based on Japanese crests. Class is designed as an introductory lesson, so beginners are welcome!Sign up to receive the Zoom link and let us know you’re coming! The zoom link will be sent out closer to the event date. Visit the Facebook Event for more information
November 14, 2020 at 5:00- 6:00 PM HST - JETAA Hawaii Talks: Great JETAA Cook-Off You've seen Iron Chef. You've wished you could be on The Great British Bake-Off. Now JETAA Hawaii brings to your kitchen: The Great JETAA Cook-Off!!! We call upon our JETAA members to show us their great cooking skills in a competition for amazing awards and prizes. We have chosen a special Fall/Winter ingredient which you must use to make a spectacular dish. That special ingredient is ..... KABOCHA! :D Subsidized by JETAA Hawaii, we will have kabocha for you to pick up OR we can reimburse you for your kabocha purchase if you send us the original receipt (More information will be sent via email).You will have until 1 hour before the JET Talk to make your dish and send a photo of it to JETAA Hawaii (Email or Facebook Messenger). During the JET Talk, we will have a tutorial on Kabocha cooking tricks by our resident chef Kelly Bolen! Learn some new cooking techniques and show off your creation! After the tutorial, you will present your dish with the pictures you sent and the rest will vote for the best of our 5 categories:Most Oishisou, Most Natsukashii, Most Tekitou, Most Omoshiroi, Most DentoutekiWinners of each category will receive a prize :) So good luck and show us your food skills learned on JET!RSVP here: https://forms.gle/
November 17, 2020 at 6 PM PT – 7 PM PT - JETAA Portland Boosting Your Resume — Online Courses, Self-Study, and More
Wondering how to upskill during the pandemic? Not sure which online courses are worth pursuing? Join us for an evening of discussing ways to boost your resume in preparation for when the job market bounces back. Learn about which online courses and platforms to harness for maximum professional growth and impact. Also gain an understanding of when paid courses may be the better option and which ones to take advantage of. If you're a recent JET returnee, this is an especially excellent opportunity to get recommendations, ask for advice, and exchange ideas.
Amelia Hagen (Fukuoka, 2008-2013) graduated from The College of William and Mary and was an ALT in Kitakyushu City from 2008 to 2013. She has 15 years of experience organizing and executing educational initiatives, events, and programs promoting youth diplomacy, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Following her time on JET, Amelia earned an MSc and MBA, while working across the UK, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. In between, Amelia has collaborated with the US Department of State, UNDP, TEDx, the American Chamber of Commerce in Kyrgyzstan, the British Council, OSCE, etc. Her energy is now channeled around AmeriCorps Covid-19 relief work, teaching an online business ethics course, reading UC Berkeley international applications, and business development work for a Swiss hospitality school.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/861271184614750/
November 17, 2020 at 7 PM ET - JETAADC Mentor TalkThe JETAADC Mentorship Program announces its JETAADC's Mentor Talks, a virtual speaker series focused on career development for JET alumni interested in U.S.-Japan relations. This series is sponsored by the U.S. JET Program Alumni Association (USJETAA) and Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA). Join us on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 PM for our first “Mentor Talks’ session! Our panelists will share their personal and professional journeys in U.S.-Japan relations, and offer advice on career development strategies for JETs in the Washington DC metro area. This session is great for JETs pursuing careers in non-profit, government and international education and exchange. Most importantly, we'll discuss how JETs can stay involved in U.S.-Japan relations regardless of their careers.Panelists: Shanti Shoji, Director of Programs at Sasakawa USA, and Vice President & Co-Founder of Kizuna Across Cultures David Boling, Deputy Assistant USTR for Japan at Office of the US Trade Representative Mya Fisher, Principal & Founder, Global Education Diversity Dialogues Jennifer Swanson, President of Swanson Language Services This event is open to all JET alumni and friends of JETs across all chapters. Questions can be submitted to mentorship@jetaadc.org or during the Q&A following the panel discussion. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrdOCrrTIsHNS3pDmxrik3YrQxA9nrW1Kv
November 18, 2020 at 7 PM EST – 8:30 PM EST-JETAA NY Book Club: Breasts and EggsWe're planning ahead! For November, we'll read Mieko Kawakami's critically acclaimed novella BREASTS AND EGGS. (Haruki Murakami says "[it] took my breath away.") While we usually meet in person over pizza, we'll be gathering virtually for the time being. Feel free to eat and drink during the meeting. Joining late is OK, too! The JETAANY Book Club is open to anyone with an interest in Japan and a love of reading. Please join us for a casual, nonjudgmental discussion! Questions via Facebook or by emailing bookclub[at]jetaany[dot]org.Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/768686883692046/Register through Zoom at https://bit.ly/3khde8W to receive meeting information.
November 21, 2020 at 6:30- 8:30 PM HST - JETAA Hawaii Returns' Network Pau HanaWelcome back home ! Get connected with our local JETAA Hawaii community. This is also an opportunity to share your JET experiences with all of us!Save the date!RSVP link will be sent out soon!
November 24, 2020 at 6 PM PT - JETAANC Film Appreciation ClubJoin the Facebook group for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jetaamovies/And the next film discussion will be... "Our Little Sister"! Discussion will be on Tuesday, November 24th, 6pm, so watch the film on your own before then! It's streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime, and available to rent on Fandango, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube for $2.99-$3.99.
November 26, 2020 at 7 PM ET - The Great British Baking Show Watch Party & Thanksgiving Day MarathonThe month of the Great British Baking Show continues! The link will be posted in the Facebook event's comment section on the night of by 8 p.m. (or 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day), but register by email if you need the link sent to you. The stream starts a half hour after the link is posted.We are going to have a special marathon of episodes on Thanksgiving Day, so join us for extra hours of vicarious baking fun! Email ec@greatlakesjetaa.org to register.
November 27, 2020 at 7 PM ET - GLJETAA Among Us Game NightSomeone is looking suspcious... who is the imposter? Whether you're an Among Us veteran or have never played before, join us for a night of fun!Games begin at 7:00 PM and a link will be created on the day of the event and posted on Facebook. Register to have the link emailed to you. Email ec@greatlakesjetaa.org to register.
