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• Centennial 百寿 Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsorship

  • Start
    Sunday, January 01, 2023
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    Sunday, December 31, 2023
  •  
    8:00 PM

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  Calligraphy from Chiyo Sanada

  The last 100 years have seen tremendous turmoil and change.  Through it all, Japan-America Society of the State of Washington has been a beacon of hope, friendship and understanding between the people of Washington State and Japan.  As the Society Builds Bridges to the Next Century, it looks forward to finding new ways to fulfill its mission and remain relevant in an ever-changing world.

  Strong bridges are built by many people working together, united by a common goal.  For the next century, the Society will build new bridges by increasing its presence in Washington State and Japan, expanding its membership base, creating a special fund for centennial celebrations, and inspiring board members to lean in and be involved throughout the centennial year. 

  In this centennial year, it is especially important to give extra financial support to enable the Society to set the tone for a new century of service.

  Sponsors and supporters to our Centennial Fund will become a permanent addition to our website. You will be recognized on a special Centennial page for your contributions and can include any personal or corporate messages.

  

  Level	Price	Description
  KIKU 菊	$15,000	Centennial Holiday Celebration Dinner: Diamond Table ($3700 value) Annual Meeting 2023: Diamond Sponsor {$2500 value) Golf Tournament 2023: Event Sponsor ($1800 value) VIP invitation to the Centennial events denoted by * Lifetime logo placement in the permanent Hyakujyu section of our website Recognition as “Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsor” at all 2023 JASSW events
  SAKURA 桜	$10,000	Centennial Holiday Celebration Dinner: Gold Table ($3250 value) Annual Meeting 2023: Gold Sponsor ($2000 value) Golf Tournament 2023: Event Sponsor ($1800 value) VIP invitation to the Centennial events denoted by * Lifetime logo placement in the permanent Hyakujyu section of our website Recognition as “Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsor” at all 2023 JASSW events
  TSUBAKI 椿	$7,000	Centennial Holiday Celebration Dinner: Silver Table ($2500 value) Annual Meeting 2023: Silver Sponsor ($1500 value) Golf Tournament 2023: Event Sponsor ($1800 value) VIP invitation to the Centennial events denoted by * Lifetime name placement in the permanent Hyakujyu section of our website Recognition as “Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsor” at all 2023 JASSW events
  FUJI 藤	$5,000	Centennial Holiday Celebration Dinner: Silver Table ($2500 value) Annual Meeting 2023: Silver Sponsor ($1500 value) OR Golf Tournament 2023: Event Sponsor ($1800 value) VIP invitation to the Centennial events denoted by * Lifetime name placement in the permanent Hyakujyu section of our website Recognition as “Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsor” at all 2023 JASSW events
  UME 梅	$1,000	Centennial Holiday Celebration Dinner: Individual Ticket ($215 value) VIP invitation to the Centennial events denoted by * Lifetime name placement in the permanent Hyakujyu section of our website Recognition as “Hyakujyu Milestone Sponsor” at all 2023 JASSW events

  
  

  

  
  

  Thank You to our Centennial 百寿 Milestone Sponsors!

  
  

  Kiku 菊

  
  

  Sakura 桜

  
  

  Tsubaki 椿

  
  

  Fuji 藤

  
  

  Ume 梅

  Sara Sandford The Farmer Family Takeo Sato Karin Zaugg Black and Dan Black Toshi and Yukiko Kawachi Tom and Yoko Sasaki Akiko Sato Yoshi Minegishi Kenichi Uchikura Naomi Minegishi Ken Shibusawa Sarah Ellerbrock Maki (Hasegawa) Kawamura Dennis Yamashita Tsuneko Nakatani Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Kanako Matsumoto Medallion Foods Inc. Lt Col (Ret) Michael Yaguchi and Mrs. Diane Yaguchi Christopher Cummins

  *For 2023, sponsors in each level are listed in order of when the sponsorship was received.

  
  

  You can see more information about the donors and their messages by clicking the below!

  

  
  

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• 無料ウェビナービジネスアカデミー参加申し込みフォーム JASSW Free Business Academy Registration Form

  • Start
    Tuesday, January 24, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, August 31, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  ワシントン州日米協会

  スモールビジネスリジリエンシープログラム

  にご参加ありがとうございます。

  Thank you for your participation in

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington.
  

  
  

  
  

  SBRPは、

  ワシントン州内の中小規模事業オーナー様を

  日本語でのビジネスウェビナーや対面プログラム、

  助成金やローン、勉強会などのリソース

  （ソーシャルネットワークやウェブサイト・Podcastなど）

  で支援します！

  The Small Business Resiliency Program (SBRP)

  supports small business owners

  operating in the State of Washington

  with business webinars and

  in-person programs in Japanese,

  and helps them find other resources

  such as grants, loans, and study groups

  (social networks, websites, podcasts and more!).

  
  

  
  

  ワシントン州日米協会SBRPは

  ワシントン州商務省Small Business Regiliency Network

  とのパートナーシップに基づき、

  COVID-19の影響を受けている小規模・個人事業者の皆様へ

  英語以外を母国語とするマイノリティ支援のため

  「日本語で」プログラムを提供する団体に選ばれ、

  日本人または日系オーナー様の支援をしております。

  
  

  In partnership with the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN)

  of the Washington State Department of Commerce

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington

  has supported minority business owners of limited English ability

  who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Specifically, our program was chosen by the Washington State Department of Commerce to offer support IN JAPANESE to Japanese and Japanese speaking businesspersons.

  
  

  このプログラムは次の二つの軸で成り立っています

  Our program includes 2 main pillars of support: 

  1. Resources

  SBAが提供するPPPやEIDLのように

  申請により支援を受けるプログラムを始め図書館で提供する無料相談コーナーなど

  多くの支援プログラムが国、州などの公的機関から提供されています

  そのような支援プログラム情報を日本語で紹介します

  
  

  Explanations and information in Japanese regarding Federal,

  State and other public programs offered by the

  Federal Small Business Administration (SBA)

  such as the PPP and EIDL programs,

  and more recently WA Hospitality Grants. 

  Applicants to these programs can access government support

  such as free consulting sessions offered at

  public libraries and in virtual meetings.

  
  

  2. Techinical Assistance

  
  

  事業を立ち上げる、あるいは運営するにあたり

  多くの疑問点を解決しなければならない場面は多く

  こんな時に日本語で相談できたら・・

  と感じる方は多いのではないでしょうか？

  また、オーナーの皆様が知りたい情報を

  日本語でSBRPがご提供しています。

  
  

  現在SBRPでご提供しているプログラムは、

  １．無料Business webinar Series （月１回）

  ２．週刊知っ得情報（週１回）

  ３．日米協会のPodcast、Small Business Bites （週１回）

  
  

  また、

  ・ 会員の皆様の質問を、SBRPが政府に直接尋ねます

  ・会員の皆様のご要望により、ビジネスとビジネスをつなぎます

  ・SBRP主催のイベントの優先的な登録ができます

  ・ビジネスを広く宣伝する機会ができます

  
  

  
  

  Many Japanese-speaking businesspeople starting up and

  operating businesses would benefit from consultations in Japanese

  regarding the issues they encounter.

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program is

  ready to discuss the practical matters

  that businesses in Washington State encounter.

  
  

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program currently includes:

  1. Free, recorded Business Webinars released once a month.

  2. The Weekly Report: “Shittoku” with useful information

  in Japanese for business owners.

  3. The Weekly Japan-America Society Podcast:

  “Small Business Bites,” also in Japanese.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  このプログラムにお申込みされますと、

  １．週１回のニュースレター配信

  ２．SBRP主催のイベントの優先的な登録

  ３．SBEA Business Webinar講座視聴のためのリンク

  ができます。

  And there’s more…

  ・Members can submit questions in Japanese and 

  the SBRP will get answers directly

  from the government bureaucracy.

  ・Business to business introductions can be made

  when requested by SBRP members.

  ・SBRP members can gain priority access to SBRP events.

  
  

  ＜登録前にご確認ください＞

  
  

  ＊ワシントン州内に事業所があるオーナーの方を対象としております
  他州の方は事業所のある州でのプログラムにご参加ください

  ＊プログラムは基本的に日本語で提供されます

  
  

  ＊内容や条件については事前の予告なしに変更される場合があります

  <Remember the following before requesting SBRP Membership>
  

  
  

  
  

  * You should own a business starting up

  or operating in the State of Washington.

  Business owners of businesses in other States

  are only eligible for programs within the State in question.

  * SBRP programs are provided in Japanese.

  * Programs and conditions for membership

  may change without prior notice.
  

  
  

  
  

  Register for Membership HERE!
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  ウェビナーのコース内容と講師、ワークショップについては、

  ウェブサイトをご確認ください。

  
  

  Please refer to the following website for descriptions of webinar topics, lecturers, resources, workshops, etc.

  https://jassw.org/small-business/

  
  

  
  

  Contact

  
  

  Email: Smallbiz@jassw.org

  
  

  ＊プログラムコーディネーターが日本語で対応いたします

  Eメール、お電話など、日本語でお気軽にお問合せください

  * A program coordinator will respond in Japanese.

  Please feel free to speak or write in Japanese.
  

  
  

  
  

  また、エキスパート講師をご希望の専門家の方のご応募もお待ちしております

  詳しくはメールでお問い合わせください

  
  

  Become part of our network of experts! Make contacts by providing information about your field and services.

  For further information please feel free to email us!
  

  

  Please spread the word about

  the Small Business Empowerment Academy!

  
  

  Share this information with

  your family members, friends and others

  who could use support running their business! 

  
  

   

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• Volunteer for Japan Fair!

  • Start
    Saturday, July 08, 2023
  •  
  • End
    Sunday, July 09, 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St. Bellevue, WA

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  Sign up today! Volunteer for the
  

  JASSW Booth at the Japan Fair 2023

  
  

  Saturday & Sunday, July 8-9, 2023

  Japan Fair at the Meydenbauer Center

  
  

  Join us for a great weekend at the bustling Japan Fair at Meydenbauer Center! Come help JASSW in promoting its various programs and membership with flyers and engaging activities!

  
  

  Volunteer tasks: hang out at our table, hand out flyers, answer general questions about JASSW & membership, coordinate mini games or activities (details to come day-of)

  You can volunteer for the full day, the AM shift, or the PM shift. 
  

  Full Day Shift: 10 am to 6 pm

  AM Shift: 10:00 am to 2:15 pm

  PM Shift: 1:45 pm to 6:00 pm

  
  

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Tobi McCann at tmccann@jassw.org or (206) 374-0180.

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• Volunteer for the 63rd Annual Golf Tournament!

  • When
    Wednesday, July 26, 2023
  •  
    9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059

  Register

  

  Sign up today! Volunteer for the
  

  63rd Annual Golf Tournament

  
  

  Wednesday, July 26, 2023
  

  Golf Club at Newcastle

  
  

  Join us for a great day at the gorgeous Newcastle golf course! Come join your fellow colleagues for some fun on the green and an opportunity to meet some of the most prominent people in the community!

  Volunteer tasks: set-up, tear down, registration, putting & chipping contests, awards ceremony, and other tasks as necessary

  You can volunteer for the full day, the Morning shift, or the Afternoon shift. Food will be provided to all volunteers.

  Full Day Shift: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm

  Help at registration and our putting & chipping contests and volunteer on the green to record the various contests! After the tournament, help out at the Awards Dinner by selling raffle tickets, running auction items & raffle tickets, and generally enjoy the evening!

  
  

  Morning Shift: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

  Help at registration and our putting & chipping contests and volunteer on the green to record the various contests!

  
  

  Afternoon Shift: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

  Help out at our mini-golf competition, registration for our dinner guests, and help sell raffle tickets, run auction items and prizes, and enjoy the evening!

  
  

  Want to play golf? Sign up to the Golf Tournament here!

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Michiko Yoshino at myoshino@jassw.org or (206) 374-0180.

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• 63rd Annual Golf Tournament

  • When
    Wednesday, July 26, 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Golf Club at Newcastle

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  Register Now!

  
  

  Join us for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! Enjoy a great day of golf during the Society's Centennial year at the gorgeous Newcastle golf course and network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society and our mission.

  Why join the tournament? The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thanks to the support of our members and community, our staff, volunteers, and board members have continued to fulfill our mission to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State.

  Our Golf Tournament is our biggest summer fundraisers and a popular event for our members and the community. The funds raised from the tournament help support our various education, business, and cultural programming - including:

  • Our Japan In the Schools (JIS) program, where staff and volunteers bring a hands-on experience of various Japanese cultural and language lessons into the classrooms,
  • Our America In the Schools program, which runs similarly to our JIS program and provides free curriculum and resources for schools and educators in Japan to teach their students about U.S. culture and schools
  • JAS-Net networking socials to bring people together over drinks, karaoke, and other fun activities
  • and many others!

  We hope you will join us and use this opportunity to connect with other individuals who are also passionate about supporting the U.S. - Japan relationship.

  
  

  Volunteer!

  Not a golfer but want to help out? We're also looking for volunteers!

  Register to be a volunteer here.

  
  

  Registration Fees

  Registration fee includes green fee, range balls, a fully equipped cart, bento lunch, and Tournament Award dinner!

  Not a Golfer? Compete in our Mini-Golf Competition for Exclusive Prizes and Enjoy our Award Dinner! 

  
  

  Early Bird Pricing!

  Dinner - $80 ($20 Off + Free Mini-Golf!)

  Individual Golfer - $245 ($30 Off!)
  

  Foursome Golfers - $930 ($170 Off!)

  Registering your group as a foursome gets you an extra $50 discount compared to registering four individuals!

  
  

  After June 23rd

  Dinner Only - $80
  

  Dinner and Mini-Golf - $100

  Individual Golfer - $275

  Foursome Golfers - $1100

  Registering your group as a foursome gets you an extra $50 discount compared to registering four individuals!

  
  

  Mini-Golf Competition

  We will be having a mini-golf competition for our non-golfing friends! Compete for a chance to win exclusive prizes!

  Our mini-golf games will start at 3:30 pm! 

  Sign up for a dinner before Early Bird Pricing ends on June 23rd to play mini-golf for FREE!

  
  

  Contests & Add-Ons

  You can buy contests and add-ons during registration and day-of! 

  1. Contest Package (Best Value!): $50

  Includes an exclusive advantage of games and raffle tickets, worth over $85 value! Includes:

  • 3 shots at the putting contest
  • 3 shots at the chipping contest
  • 1 raffle ticket
  • 1 mulligan
  • 1 piece of string for the 'String Game' (Package Exclusive!)

  2. Putting & Chipping Contests: $25 for 3 shots per contest

  3. Cheat for Charity on Hole 8: $40 per team

  4. Hit the Green on holes: $5 per attempt

  Enter the Hit the Green contest on five of China Creeks par 3's (holes 2, 7, 9, 11 &15).  On each hole where you successfully hit the green you will be entered into a drawing to win half of the money collected on that hole. 

  5. Raffle Tickets: one for $25 or three for $50

  6. Mulligans: one for $10 or three for $25

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Named Sponsor: $5,000

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • All Event Sponsor benefits
  • Your company’s name in the title of the tournament

  
  

  Event Sponsor: $1,800

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Premier logo placements
  • On course sign placement
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials including the event program and our website
  • Recognition at the event reception and dinner
  • Sponsorship logo with direct link to your company’s website
  • Signs on the cart(s) with your company’s logo prominently displayed
  • One free golfer if you sign up for a foursome with your sponsorship (Sign up during Early Bird pricing for a $735 foursome, or $825 after Early Bird ends!)

  
  

  Exclusive Sponsorship: $900 each

  Driving Range Area Sponsor, Chipping Contest Sponsor, Putting Contest Sponsor, Rusty Putter Sponsor

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Signs with your company’s name prominently displayed
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials

  
  

  Thank You to Our Sponsors!

  
  

  Event Sponsors

  
  

  This could be you!

  
  

  *Our 百寿 Milestone Sponsors denoted by filled-in boxes

  
  

  Lunch Sponsor	Beer Sponsor
  To Be Announced!
  Chipping Contest Sponsor	Rusty Putter Sponsor
  Putting Contest Sponsor	Driving Range Area Sponsor
  	This could be you!

  
  

  
  

  Questions? Contact us at jassw@jassw.org or 206-374-0180.

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