July 2015 Newsletter
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Save the Date: August 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Job Bank: New Jobs!

JASDFW members, mark your calendars for an evening ofsummer fun with the Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors on theirlast night in Dallas. Bring a dish, and these Sendai teens willbring the fun as they share cultural presentations from Japan.
Stay tuned for registration details!
Sōbetsukai (Farewell Party) &Members' Potluck
for Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors
Flagpole Hill, Dallas (Map)More information
Inquiries:cori@jasdfw.orgFarewell Party & Members' Potluck
Japan-America Friendship NightSun & Star Golf Classic
North Texas Giving Day
Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Movies
Samurai Cocktail Hour
Host Families Needed!
Language Meetups
Photo Gallery
JASDFW Calendar of Events

Corporate Members

Platinum | $5,000

Japan-America Friendship NightRangers vs. Mariners
Monday, August 17 | 7:05 PM
Globe Life Park, Arlington
Download the Flyer
The Texas Rangers will host the 4thJapan-America Friendship Night incooperation with JASDFW and other organizations. Stay tuned formore information about special ticket prices. In the meantime,
direct questions to cori@jasdfw.org.
Sun & Star Golf Classic

2nd Annual
Sun & Star Golf Classic
Saturday, September 19
1:30 pm Shotgun Start
Cowboys Golf Club
1600 Fairway Drive, Grapevine
More information
REGISTER
A day of golf and networking Connecting Japanese and Americans in North Texas
Presenting Sponsor

Pre-Tournament Sponsor

Hole Sponsor

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
Gold | $2,500

More Sponsorships Available!
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North Texas Giving Day

Volunteer Opportunities
Sun & Star Golf Classic: September 19
Join JASDFW for a day of golf and networking at Cowboys Golf
Course in Grapevine. Sell mulligans, help with registration, andenjoy the Texas sunshine!
Volunteer or Inquire
About the Event
Otsukimi: October 27
Help JASDFW share the tradition of otsukimi, or moon-viewing, atKlyde Warren Park. Support our games, food stalls, and stage
show. Volunteer or Inquire
Hello Kitty's Supercute Friendship Festival: August 28 30
Volunteer at Sanrio's Dallas festival and get perks like t-shirts,
photos with Hello Kitty, and a tour of the festival! Volunteer spots
are limited. Volunteer or Inquire
About the Event
Summer Movie Screenings
Funimation at the Movies:
009 Re: Cyborg
July 13 | 8:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse, Richardson
More Information
Family Film:
Jellyfish Eyes
July 11 | Noon, July 14 | 7:00 PM
Angelika Film Center, Dallas & Plano
More Information
Welcome New Members
C orporate

SilverHitachi Consulting
BronzeMOL Logistics (U.S.A.) Inc.

Welcome New Members!
Individual & Family

Tomodachi
John Stanley
RegularDavid Bakutis
Grace Chalker
Dakshana Nagaraj

Asian Film Festival of Dallas
July 16- 23
Angelika Film Center, Dallas
More Information

Samurai Cocktail Tour

William Wolfgram &Monique Veeramallay

JASDFW Membership
Online registration is fastand easy.
Individual Membership
Hatamoto - $1,000
Samurai - $500
Tomodachi (Friend) - $100
Regular Individual/Family - $40
Student/Educator - $25
Join or renew online
C orporate Membership
Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $2,500
Silver - $1,000
Bronze - $500
Friend - $100
Join or renew online now!
Contributions are tax-deductible tothe full extent allowable by law.

Job Bank
Fujitsu America Inc
Help Desk Service Agent
DATE POSTED: 07/01/2015
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Brierley+ Partners
Bilingual Executive
Administrative Assistant
DATE POSTED: 5/12/2015
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JASDFW Online

www.jasdfw.org

July 30 | 6:00 -7:00 PM
Samurai Collection, Dallas
Experience the new summer exhibition! Enjoy
an informal tour, and then drinks at Saint Ann
Restaurant & Bar or Mercat Bistro. Price is$10 person. Book at 214-965-1032 or
info@samuraicollection.org.
More Information
Share your family's way of life with a student from Japan!

These organizations are seeking caring families to host Japanesehigh schoolers for the 2015-2016 school year:
EF Exchange Year: Student Bios
Host families are asked to provide room, board, and a loving
environment. Contact Judy.Wadsworth@efexchangeyear.org
More InformationCCI Greenheart Exchange: Student Bios
CCI is asking families to help these great students fulfill their
dreams of spending a school year in the U.S.
Contact jennifer.mccollough.cci@gmail.com.
More Information
OCEAN: Student Bios
OCEAN is looking for families who are interested in learning more
about Japanese culture. Contact info@ocean-intl.org or call at 1888-996-2326. More Information
Meet-ups: Japanese-English Language Exchange
Looking to practice your language skills?
Check out these Meetup groups:Dallas Japanese and English Language Exchange
Next Meeting: July 11, 2015 | 2 PMPanera Bread, Belt Line Rd., Dallas
More Information

Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup
Next Meeting: July 10 | 10:00 AM
La Madeleine, Campbell Rd., Dallas
More Information
Casting Call: Photo ShootGet Real Agency is casting talent for a photoshoot on July 29 lasting 1-2 hours. They need 1Japanese, 1 Korean, and 1 Chinese man
between the ages of 40 - 50 yrs. old. Poses will
include cycling, walking, or running - playing therole of eye doctors headed to work. If selected,
you will be paid $200 for your time. Send your picture directly toWes Laughton info@getrealagency.com.
Photo Gallery

On July 7, JASDFW members and friends got together to celebrate the Japanese festival ofTanabata with traditional Japanese summer games, a wish tree, and an impromtu Tanabata song.
Thanks to all who came out, and thanks to John & Elaine Gilbert for the bamboo!

The 2015 Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors have begun preparing for their trip to Dallas.
We can't wait to meet them August 3 - 10!

JASDFW Calendar of Events

August 9

Sōbetsukai (Farewell Party) & Members' Potluckfor Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors

August 17

Japan-America Friendship Night with the Texas Rangers

September 17

North Texas Giving Day

September 19

2015 Sun & Star Golf Classic at Cowboys Golf Club

September 27

Akimatsuri (Fall Festival)

October 2-4

Plano Celebrates Japan:
An Exchange of Japanese Arts & Culture

October 27

Otsukimi (Moon-Viewing)Upcoming Events & Activities
July 10 | 10:00 AM
Chat in Japanese and English
Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup GroupLa Madeleine, Campbell Rd., Dallas
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July 11 | NoonFamily Film: Jellyfish Eyes
Angelika Film Center, Dallas & PlanoMoreJuly 11 | 2:00 PMJapanese and English Language Exchange
Dallas Japanese English Language Exchange Group
Panera Bread, Belt Line Rd., Dallas
More
July 13 | 8:00 PMFunimation at the Movies: 009 Re: Cyborg
Alamo Drafthouse, Richardson
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July 14 | 7:00 PM
Family Film: Jellyfish Eyes
Angelika Film Center, Dallas & Plano
MoreJuly 16 - 23
Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2015
Angelika Film Center, Dallas
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July 17 | 10:00 AM
Chat in Japanese and English
Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup GroupLa Madeleine, Campbell Rd., Dallas
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July 18 | 2:00 PMJapanese and English Language Exchange
Dallas Japanese English Language Exchange Group
Panera Bread, Belt Line Rd., Dallas
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July 18 | 8:00 PM
Karaoke Night
Dallas Japanese Language and Culture Meetup Group
MoreContinuing through July 19
Exhibit - Shiraga / Motonaga: Between Action and the Unknown
Hoffman Galleries, Dallas Museum of Art MoreMore
July 25 | 2:00 PMJapanese and English Language Exchange
Dallas Japanese English Language Exchange Group
Panera Bread, Belt Line Rd., Dallas
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