In April we officially started our new fiscal year. There is a lot of excitement about our plan for the year. It also is wonderful to see so many new faces on the executive committee, many of whom have just returned recently from Japan. This time of year also brings us some departures which always comes with mixed emotions. Many of the departing executive are becoming busier with their life, career and grad school – but hopefully not too busy to still come out to our events!
David Namisato, Website Coordinator (6 years)
Benjamin Singer, Communications Coordinator (2 years)
Angela Libby, Membership Coordinator (1.5 years)
Yuriko Fujita, Events Coordinator (1 year)
Kaki Narh, Conference Coordinator (1 year)
Samantha Russell, Treasurer Support (1 year)
We accomplished a lot in the past year and I’d like to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of all the executive committee and the members of JETAA Toronto who have brought a new energy to our events.
The past year has brought extra challenges with the 3/11 Earthquake, but it has also brought a community together. We’ve had the opportunity to work closer with other organizations and groups. We’ve held fundraiser events and “awareness-raiser” events throughout the year, and we’re still going stong. Recently the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto presented JETAA Toronto (as well as JAVA & CJS) with a commendation certificate to acknowledge these efforts.
Receiving Commendation from the Consul-General.