2010 Programs and Regular Scheduling
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| January 6th | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| January 20th | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| January 21st | JASA New Year's Open House - 新年会, The Energen Plaza, 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. |
| February 3rd | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| February 17th | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| February 27th | Matsuri in the Mall, Tuscaloosa Sister Cities, University Mall |
| March 3rd | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| March 17th | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| March 20th | Cherry Blossom Viewing お花見 Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Japanese Garden, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Free and open to the public. Martial Arts demonstrations, ikebana, koi fish, bonsai display, teahouse viewing, manga, anime, origami, Japanese lunch boxes, etc. |
| April 7th | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| April 22nd | JASA 21st Annual Dinner, The Club, Birmingham, Alabama |
| April 28th | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| May 5th | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| May 19th | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| May 25th | Imports/Exports Compliance Seminar, Mr. Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises - Location: Birmingham, AL Morning Presentation, Lunch, Afternoon Presentation. |
| June 9th | JASA Monthly Mixer - First Wednesday, Monthly |
| June 23rd | Birmingham English Conversation Class 英会話 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every third Wednesday at JASA office meeting room. No reservation necessary. Call 943-4730. |
| Sat. July 17th | JASA 2nd Annual Natsu Matsuri |
| Where: Morgan Creek Winery, Harpersville, AL | |
| September or October | JAS Societies Regional Golf Meet - TBA |
| October | 34th SEUS-Japan Conference, Nashville, Tennessee |
| JASA Outreach Program | Japan in a Suitcase Program
�Japan in a Suitcase� is a cultural outreach program of The Japan-America Society of Alabama about Japanese culture and language. Native Japanese will visit and offer presentations and fun activities on Japanese culture Cost: $25/visit (maximum 2 presentations/visit) plus mileage For more information, please contact Tamara Moriya at jasa@mindspring.com / (205) 943-4730 |
| Other: | For more information, please contact Tamara Moriya at jasa@mindspring.com / (205) 943-4730 |
Projects
One important part of the Japanese Outreach Initiative (JOI) is to offer programs in elementary schools and in other community settings where Japanese culture may be introduced and enjoyed. A Japanese individual is available to visit and conduct these programs, and the "Japan-in-a-Suitcase" resource is also available. "Japan-in-a-Suitcase" is a new teaching tool for Alabama elementary schools. The suitcase contains traditional Japanese clothing, books, music cassettes, video tapes, and other regalia to introduce Japan's culture to the young children of Alabama.
Contact: Tamara Moriya at (205) 943-4730.
The Japan-America Society of Alabama Foundation
The Foundation provides financial security for JASA to undertake comprehensive programs that address important bilateral social, cultural, economic and political issues.
The Foundation is incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation and offers the opportunity for individual and corporate members to play a direct role in underwriting JASA's expanded initiatives in education, culture and commerce.
Contact: Tamara Moriya at (205) 943-4730.
Samuel Ullman Museum
The Samuel Ullman Museum honors a poet who spent most of his adult life in Birmingham. In his retirement, Samuel Ullman wrote a poetic essay entitled "Youth," which is widely known and appreciated in Japan. A shared interest in the poem and its author provides a unique and positive link between the United States and Japan.
JASA is pleased to have been involved in the fund-raising and purchase of the Museum which was deeded to the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Significant contributions are now being sought to complete the renovations within the Museum and to establish meaningful programs at the site.
Contact: Tamara Moriya at (205) 943-4730.
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The Japan-America Society of Alabama |
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