Come out to one of our biggest events of the year to mingle with fellow JETAA members
and enjoy the excitement of a new season in Wrigleyville. The game is Sunday, June 23 at 1:20pm against the Houston Astros. Bring your friends, your family, and your ball gloves!
Tickets are $35 and you can pick them up at our pre-game gathering at Trace Bar (3714 N. Clark St.) between 11am-1pm on game day!
If you have any questions, contact Rob Corder at racorder@gmail.com.
Go Cubs!
Join us for a music and picnic outing at Ravinia for Under the Sun featuring Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Vertical Horizon, Gin Blossoms, and Fastball! The concert will be on Saturday, July 20th at 6pm and tickets are $34 (incl. fees).
We have ONLY SEVEN TICKETS LEFT, so reserve yours now with Wesley Julian at vicepresident@jetaachicago.com.
Please join us for an exclusive screening of:
LIVE YOUR DREAM:
THE TAYLOR ANDERSON STORY
And stories of courage and sacrifice during the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
This film is a story about Taylor Anderson and all the young people who travel the world trying
to make a difference. Taylor was an extraordinary American who dedicated herself to
teaching Japanese children, living her dream right up to the events of March 11, 2011.
Friday, April 12th, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
DePaul University Schmitt Academic Center, Room 154
2320 N. Kenmore Avenue
Doors open at 6:00pm. The film will begin at 6:30pm. Q&A session will immediately follow the film along with refreshments.
For information please visit www.thetaylorandersonstory.com or contact Dan Martin at social@jetaachicago.com.
Limited space available. Reserve your spot now!
Reserve HERE
Admission is free, donations suggested.
Join us in supporting a new documentary by JETAA Chicago’s very own Wesley Julian entitled, Tohoku Tomo.
In the months after the disaster, countless volunteers rallied from around the world and came to Japan’s aid to help begin the long process of rebuilding. Whether by donating money, organizing events, or coming to volunteer, these individuals showed they truly care about Japan and about the people of Tohoku.
This is their story.
There are so many people who dropped what they were doing and dedicated themselves to Japan’s recovery. Many of these people even took it upon themselves to establish non-profit organizations aimed at connecting with and rebuilding Tohoku and its communities. SaveMiyagi.org raised funds that directly went to the Board of Education in Minamisanriku, and its founder volunteered in Ishinomaki City. Smile Kids Japan, which supports Japanese orphans, focused their attention on Tohoku following the disaster. Volunteer Akita had multiple operations ranging from cleaning up debris to delivering fresh fruit to those affected.
At the core of all of these organizations are individuals. All of these groups were founded by members of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET Program). What started as a love of Japan through teaching blossomed into a true friendship and commitment to the Tohoku region. These founders and many other volunteers have truly become friends of Tohoku. They are, in Japanese, Tohoku Tomo.
