Japan-America Society of Connecticut - Home Page

<body background="images/tsuru3.jpg"> <div align="center"><center><table border="0"> <tr> <td><img src="images/jasc1.gif" WIDTH="96" HEIGHT="84"></td> <td align="center" valign="top"><strong><font color="#0000FF" size="5" face="Times">J</font><font color="#0000FF" face="Times" size="4">apan-</font><font color="#0000FF" size="5" face="Times">A</font><font color="#0000FF" face="Times" size="4">merica </font><font color="#0000FF" size="5" face="Times">S</font><font color="#0000FF" face="Times" size="4">ociety of </font><font color="#0000FF" size="5" face="Times">C</font><font color="#0000FF" face="Times" size="4">onnecticut</font><font color="#0000FF" size="5" face="Times"><br> </font><font color="#0000FF" size="1" face="Arial">P.O. BOX 755<br> AVON, CT 06001 USA<br> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">E-Mail</font><font face="Arial"> </font><a href="mailto:japansocct@art-network-today.com"><font size="2" face="Arial">JapanSocCT@art-network-today.com</font></a></strong></td> <td align="right"><img src="images/jasc2.gif" width="78" height="89"></td> </tr> </table> </center></div><p align="center"> <font size="3" face="Albertus Medium">We are a non-profit organization.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium">founded in 1985</font></p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>The Japan-America Society of Connecticut was founded in 1985 by a group of volunteers for the purpose of nurturing and sustaining the deepening relationship between Japan and the USA.</em></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>The Japan-America Society of Connecticut believes the importance of cultural education to both Japanese and American audiences.</em></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>To become the member of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut is very simple. Everyone is invited to join. </em></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>The Japan-America Society of Connecticut is a non-profit organization registered with the state of Connecticut and IRS. Certain portion of donations are tax deductive (not membership dues) as IRS and state regulations. All of our officers and volunteers support the Society without any payment or reward.</em></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Many of our volunteers have been providing class rooms and lecture support to aid teachers and professors at educational institutions. </em></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Other volunteers help us organize for our social activities as well as cultural activities </em></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Many of our activities cost our members minimum amount or none. All of activities and functions are supported by the membership dues and donations from many corporations and individuals.</em></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Some of our activities are:</em></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Semi-annual bus trip to New York and to Yaohan Japanese Shopping Center.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Fall picnic outing.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>New Years party and annual meeting.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Scholarship Fund raising auction</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Monthly Nihongo Night.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Golf Tournament.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Support annual Japanese Speech contest in Connecticut.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Japanese film series</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Hiking, Skiing outing, music concert, etc. </em></font></li> </ul> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>As many other organizations do, the Japan-America Society of Connecticut publishes following: </em></font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Annual Report</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Financial Report</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Membership Roster </em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Quarterly Newsletter</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Activity Notification</em></font></li> </ul> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font color="#800000" size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>The Japan-America Society of Connecticut offers an Academic Scholarship funding for Connecticut high school students to travel and visit the country of Japan. The purpose of this program is to help high school students to understand other culture other then their own through research works. The Japan-America Society of Connecticut requests those students to provide certain research works prior to apply for the program, during they are in Japan, and after they come back from Japan. </em></font></p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#008080" size="5" face="Albertus Medium"><em><strong>The Mission Statement<br> of<br> the Japan-America Society of Connecticut</strong></em></font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#008080" size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><em>Founded in 1985, the purpose of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut is to facilitate understanding and friendship. They recognize the need for cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the US, the need to stimulate the study of the Japanese language and culture in America; and the need to educate the leaders of tomorrow - our youth - about Japan and its culture.</em></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>You are invited to participate the committee meetings after you become a member of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut. Please let us know your interest when you enroll membership with us.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>If you have any questions about the Japan-America Society of Connecticut, please contact us:</em></font></p> <blockquote> <p><em><font face="Albertus Medium"><strong>Japan-America Society of Connecticut, Inc.<br> </strong>PO Box 755<br> Avon, CT 06001</font></em></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Or E-Mail: <a href="mailto:japansocct@art-network-today.com">JapanSocCT@art-network-today.com</a></em></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium"><em><strong>1998-1999 Executive Committee</strong></em></font></p> <blockquote> <div align="left"><table border="0"> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Chairman </em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Terry Nakazawa</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>President </em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Bill Gombert</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Sr. Advisor </em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Kaoru Abe</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Advisor </em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Taka Yoneda</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Secretary</em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Amy Barnes</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Treasurer</em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Dick Stevens, Jr.</em></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Newsletter</em></font></td> <td></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Yoshi Okamoto</em></font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium"><em>Thank you very much for your interest with the Japan-America Society of Connecticut. We look forward to hear from you soon.</em></font></p> </blockquote> <hr> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><strong>Membership Application <br> </strong></font><font size="3" face="Albertus Medium">(Please print and send with membership dues.)</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Albertus Medium"><u>Categories</u></font></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <div align="left"><table border="1" cellspacing="0" width="80%" bordercolor="#008080" bordercolordark="#000080" bordercolorlight="#0000FF"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25%"><font face="Albertus Medium">Full-time Student </font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits for student in public or private institution of learning.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Individual</font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Family</font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits for all family members living at the same address. Please include list of family members with dues.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Contributing </font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Non-profit </font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits for non-profit organization's three officers. Please list three names with dues.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Friend</font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Albertus Medium">Corporate </font></td> <td><font face="Albertus Medium">All membership benefits for Corporate CEO and two other corporate employees. Please list names with dues.</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Please renew/enroll me/us to JASC: I understand that annual dues are payable by the end of the year for the following year's privilege.</font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Please check one of the following membership types:</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">[ ] Corporate.............................................................$100.00<br> [ ] Friend.................................................................$75.00<br> [ ] Non-profit Organization...........................................$60.00<br> [ ] Contributing...........................................................$50.00<br> [ ] Family....................................................................$30.00<br> [ ] Individual............................................................$20.00<br> [ ] Full Time Student....................................................$15.00</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Mr./Mrs./Ms:____ First Name_____________ Last Name:_______________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">If family/Corporate/Non-profit membership, please list members names:</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Mr./Mrs./Ms:____ First Name:____________ Last Name:________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Mr./Mrs./Ms:____ First Name:____________ Last Name:________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Mr./Mrs./Ms:____ First Name:____________ Last Name:________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Address__________________________________________________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">_________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Town: _________________________ State:_____ Zip Code:______________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Home Phone:___________________ Work Phone:______________________</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Would you like to help JASC by participationg the committee meeting? <br> Yes__ No__</font></p> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">I would like to make an additional contribution to the:</font></p> <blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">JASC Scholarship Found of $___________ <br> General Found of $___________<br> <strong>Total with membership enclosed $___________</strong></font></p> </blockquote> <p><font face="Albertus Medium">Please complete the form above and send with a check payable to JASC to the following address:</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Albertus Medium">Japan-America Society of Connecticut<br> PO Box 755<br> Avon, CT 06001<br> USA</font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </body>