March 2011 Newsletter & Earthquake Update
Our JETAA Toronto March 2011 Newsletter is now out.
Follow the above link to read about our big benefit fundraiser for earthquake relief in Japan and much more…
JETAA Ottawa Japan Fundraising Event
Dear Friends of Japan,
On March 11, 2011, a powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, followed by a powerful tsunami. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes and the death toll in Miyagi prefecture alone is predicted to reach more than 10,000. During this difficult time, all of our friends and families in Japan are in our thoughts.
JETAA Earthquake Fundraising
Message from JETAA Toronto
As part of the ongoing Earthquake & Tsunami relief efforts JETAA Toronto will be collecting donations at all of our events. At this stage the focus is on disaster relief and 100% of funds collected will be donated directly to the Canadian Red Cross to help provide food, water, shelter and medical care to those who need it most. Tax receipts will be issued for donations $10 and over.
Toronto JETS: The Next Generation
Facing an interview panel can be kind of nerve-wracking, but so can sitting on the other side of the desk! Last month members of the Toronto JET Alumni Association spent a few days with the staff of the Japanese Consulate conducting interviews for the 2011 JET Programme.
Kodo Drummers Wow The Crowd
On Friday, March 11 a group of 15 JETAA members and friends attended the Kodo Drummers’ show at the Sony Centre in downtown Toronto. In light of the disaster that had happened in Japan less than 24 hours earlier it was a night of mixed emotions. We had looked forward to the night for months but our hearts went out to those in Japan.
Art & Photo Show A Roaring Success
{besps}2010photoshow{/besps}
On Saturday, March 5th, our steaming hot art show was a blazing success at the Gladstone Art Bar. Bellies full of wine and music in our limbs, things really heated up as the room was filled to the brim with JET alumni and friends of JET alike. We had close to 70 people in attendance, presenting a terrific opportunity to see some old faces and make new friends.
AJET International Statement on Earthquake
March 12, 2011
On March 11, 2011 a large earthquake of a magnitude of 8.8 hit northern Japan, causing huge fires, landslides, radiation leaks, and widespread infrastructure damage as well as generating tsunamis in several regions. A broad area has been affected by these disasters, and problems vary from region to region. For up-to-date information, check news sources that are local to the region in which your family member or friend resides.
JETAA International Earthquake Update
International JET community - There are many JETs and JET Alumni living in the affected areas of yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami. We’d like to remind friends and family who are…