Archive for July, 2009
Tabemashou! JETAA Portland's Japanese Restaurant Review Group
Tabemashou! JETAA Portland ’s Japanese Restaurant Review Group
When: August 13, 2009 at 5pm
Where: Tanuki (413 NW 21st Ave)
The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and drink, atmosphere and experience, and value and specials.
Volunteer Event at Portland Japanese Gardens
When: Sunday, August 16th, 2009
Where: Portland Japanese Garden
Volunteers are need to help light the pathways and to help float visitors’ candles in the Upper Pond of the Garden. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Garden at 7pm. Parking can be difficult, so volunteers should give themselves a little extra time. Check-in is at the Admission Gate at the top of the hill.
Obon Festival & JETAA Nijikai
Oregon Buddhist Temple’s Obonfest 2009 will include all your favorite summer Japanese matsuri snacks, Taiko peformances, talks, martial arts demonstrations, and more.
When: Saturday, August 1st 4-9 p.m. (dancing starts at 6:30 pm)
Where: Oregon Buddhist Temple, 3720 SE 34th Ave.
Click here for more information:
http://www.oregonbuddhisttemple.com/events/2009/obonfest2009.html
Consulate Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed on Friday, July 31 at the Consulate-General’s house for the new JET departure orientation and reception. The volunteers will help with parking and reception duties from 2:30 – 8:30pm. If you are interested in helping for all or some of this time, please contact Matt Turner directly at matthew@cgjpdx.org with your availability.
JETAA Masters Golf – August 15th
Reserve Your Spot for Edgefield Golf Sunday, August 15th!
JETAA’s 5th Annual golf outing at McMenamins Edgefield is coming soon! It has always been a lot of fun for everyone, even those who don’t usually golf. Again this year JETAA members and friends will compete for the coveted SUGOI“green jacket” (see story below). The date is set for Saturday, August 15th at 5pm. This is a joint event with J-Kaiwa and everyone is welcome, so RSVP early since we have only 20 spots. Even if golf is not your game, everyone is meeting for dinner afterwards so join us for the fun at McMenamins Edefield!
Join us August 15th. RSVP to sports@jetaaportland.com
JETAA Portland’s Annual Masters Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, August 15, meet at 4:30 pm. Start times are from about 4:45 pm.
Where: At McMenamins Edgefield’s Pub Course in Troutdale (www.mcmenamins.com)
Cost: $15 for 20-holes. JETAA Portland is covering the rest of the fees (dinner afterwards is betsu-bestu). Non-JETAA J-Kaiwa and Friends of JETAA are absolutely invited, and the fee is only $18 for 20-holes.
RSVP to sports@jetaaportland.com
Bring: Your golf clubs or $4. You really only need a wedge and a putter. If you don’t have clubs, the course can rent them to you for $4 (set of two clubs-wedge and putter). Plan on losing & finding a few golf balls in the tall grass.
What if I am not so good at golf?
The Masters Golf Tournament is a “best ball tournament” played in teams of 4, so this is for golfers of all levels. We need experienced players and rookies! All 4 players tee off, and then you go hit from the best spot. So it is a team concept. The course is a simple par 3 and we are playing only 9 holes. However, if people prefer to play 20 holes then we’ll play what most prefer. There are several convenient stops along the way where you can get a cider, beer, or other wonderful McMenamins beverage. Even if you hate golf, you can join the “peanut gallery” and have dinner afterwords.
To The Winner…
Everyone will be competing for the coveted “SUGOI Green Jacket” that has mysteriously made its way to Portland. This is now a Masters tradition. Read the history of the SUGOI Green Jacket below.
Join Us for Dinner
After golf, we will all meet afterwords for lunch & kampai at the Powerstation Pub, approximately 6:30pm. The official Green Jacket ceremony will take place at 7pm. If you are joining only the dinner, and are trying to find us on the expansive Edgefield property, you can call JETAA Sports Chair Britt Sexton at 503.750.9245.
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to the first 20 people. RSVP to reserve your spot or if you have any questions: sports@jetaaportland.com
Sayonara BBQ 2009 (write-up)
When: Saturday, July 18th, 12pm-8pm (yep, it lasted that long)
Where: Colonel Summers Park (near SE 17th Ave. & Taylor St.)
July 18th was a hot and sunny summer day, perfect for a Sayonara Barbecue in the shade at Colonel Summers Park in southeast Portland. Over twenty new JETs, family members, and JET alumni spent time eating, chatting, and playing games.
JETAA Portland New Logo
Finalize the Logo Contest
Choose your favorite of the submitted logos:
Vote for the new logo – click here
When our membership has spoken we will have a new logo!
The voting will close on Thursday, July 16th.
