Thursday, April 05, 2012

April - May 2012

Saturday, April 7th, 10:00-16:30
Disaster Management and the role of NGOs
* Review of the disaster management cycle and the role NGOs have to play in each phase. An introductory workshop open to anyone with interest.
(One-day Workshop) (DMA101-SP12)
Continuing Education Program
Tel: 03-5441-9864
Fax: 03-5441-9811
Temple University, Japan Campus

Monday April 9, 14:00 - 15:15
The Ramsar Convention and water for all
Location: UNU-IAS Yokohama
“Water, Water, everywhere nor any a drop to drink” —the Ramsar Convention turns 40

Monday, April 9, 2012 Time: 7:00p.m. (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Child soldiers in Central Africa: Discussion panel on Kony 2012
Speaker: John Amari and Marie-Claire Bagazonzya
Moderator:Robert Dujarric
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 212/213
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Admission: Free (Open to general public) RSVP:
*If you RSVP you are automatically registered.  If possible, we ask you to RSVP but we always welcome participants even you do not RSVP.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Time: 7:00p.m. (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Jacques Hymans: Japanese nuclear policy - Institutional obstacles to  change
Speakers:  Jacques Hymans
Moderator: Robert Dujarric
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 212/213
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Admission: Free (Open to general public) RSVP:
*If you RSVP you are automatically registered.  If possible, we ask you to RSVP but we always welcome participants even you do not RSVP.

Thursday, April 12, 2012
FEW April Meeting: An Unprogrammed Life” Adventures of an Incurable Entrepreneur
William Saito will tell us about his unconventional approach to business building, and how the entrepreneurial mindset and team building are important for any business situation.
Doors open at 7PM for drinks, food and networking, Speaker begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10:00pm
Location: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama, 2nd floor
6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members, 5000 yen for guests includes buffet dinner and drinks
For more information, visit: http://www.fewjapan.com/

April 14 - May 11
5 part series on Disasters, in English
at the World Bank Japan Global Development Learning Center
Get more information online http://jointokyo.org/ja/programs/catalogue/mega_disasters

Saturday April 14th 10:00-16:30
Fundraising for NGO's: Practical Hints 
* Review the sources of funding and funding issues. An introductory workshop to anyone and is not aimed at professional fundraisers. Application deadline April 8
(One-day Workshop) (PWW102-SP12)
Location: TUJ, Azabu Hall
Continuing Education Program
Tel: 03-5441-9864
Fax: 03-5441-9811
Temple University, Japan Campus

Sunday, April 15th, 12:30pm to 3pm
FEW Spring Brunch
Where: Trader Vic’s, New Otani Hotel, http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/index.html
Price: 6,600 yen per person
Women-only brunch is open to FEW members and guests.  In addition, to support our FEW community service partners (TELL, Resilience, and Peaceboat), we will be collecting voluntary donations to support their continued efforts in Kanto and Tohoku. This brunch event is limited to 20 women, so book your spot ASAP! Reservations will be taken until April 8th or the event is full at fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com. For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/

Friday- Sunday, April 20-22
BlackStripe Theater presents The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh
April 20th (Fri) @ 7.30pm
*April 21st (Sat) @2pm
*April 21st (Sat) @7.30PM
*April 22nd (Sun) @2pm
*April 22nd (Sun) @7.30pm
Venue: Theater Iwato
Ticket prices: ¥2,500 in advance, ¥3,000 at the door
Reserve in advance by sending your name, the number of tickets you would like and the show you would like to see by emailing BST at tickets@blackstripetheater.com
Theater access and more information: http://blackstripetheater.com/?page_id=341
Supported by Human Rights Now! and Human Rights Watch Japan.

Friday April 27, 14:00 - 15:30
Multilevel environmental governance in India
by A. Damodaran, Professor, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Sunday, April 29th, 9:30am to 6pm
Kasama “Himatsuri” Pottery Festival
Where: Kasama town, Ibaraki, Geijitsu-no-mori park
Price: 5,000 yen per person
For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/ or contact fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com.

MAY EVENTS

Sat, May 05, 2012 9:00-12:00
TELL 13th Annual Charity walk and Runathon
Place: Chidorigafuchi Park, Hanzomon Gate, Imperial Palace

Run! Walk!  Enjoy the palace & city view while supporting TELL!
in Chidorigafuchi Park. All proceeds go to TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) to allow them to continue offering information, emotional support and counseling to Tokyo’s international and Japanese community


Thursday, May 10, 7:00-10:00

FEW May Meeting: May Theme Womeconomics

Speaker Kathy Matsui, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Japan
Doors open at 7PM for drinks, food and networking, Speaker begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10:00pm
Location: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama, 2nd floor
6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html

Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members, 5000 yen for guests includes buffet dinner and drinks
For more information, visit: http://www.fewjapan.com/

Thursday May 17, 6:30 ~
TOKYO SINFONIA IN MAY RUSSIAN SERENADE 
FCCJ dinner-concert, Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Table tickets: Group 8,445 each; Single 9,335
Serenade (Borodin) • Russian Fantasy (Rimsky-Korsakov) • Khovantchina (Mussorgsky)
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com

Friday May 25 2012
Refugees International Japan - Annual Auction
VENUE: The ANA InterContinental, Akasaka
For more information visit: http://refugeesinternationaljapan.org/

Saturday May 26
FEW Clothes Swap – Spring/Summer Collections
For more information, visit: http://www.fewjapan.com/

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HEADS UP! FUTURE EVENTS

Wednesday June 13, 7:00
TOKYO SINFONIA IN JUNE RAVEL SERENADE -
Symphonies for Strings champagne concert, Oji Hall (Ginza)
Tickets: Group 5,500 each; Single 6,000
Tombeau de Couperin • Valses Nobles et Sentimentales • Symphony for Strings: Scheherazade
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com

Wednesday, June 13 2012 Time: 7:00p.m. (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Is Ethical Consumption Going to Change Japan? 
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502/503
Speaker: Florian Kohlbacher, German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ), Tokyo
Moderator:
William Swinton, Director, International Business Studies, TUJ
Admission: Free (Open to general public) RSVP:
*If you RSVP you are automatically registered.  If possible, we ask you to RSVP but we always welcome participants even you do not RSVP.

Thursday, June 14, 2012, 7:00-10:00
FEW Monthly Meeting – Red Carpet Panel – Women who Entertain us!
Doors open at 7PM for drinks, food and networking, Speaker begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10:00pm
Location: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama, 2nd floor
6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members, 5000 yen for guests includes buffet dinner and drinks
For more information, visit: http://www.fewjapan.com/

Other events and news

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)’s upcoming events

Information Sessions: Undergraduate – Apr. 21, MBA – Apr. 7, Continuing Education – May 12. For details, please visit http://www.tuj.ac.jp/info-sessions.html
Public lectures: Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) hosts more than 40 lectures and symposiums each year. All events are open to the public and usually free of charge.
Jacques Hymans: Japanese nuclear policy – Institutional obstacles to change
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 7:00p.m. (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
http://www.facebook.com/tuj.icas?sk=events#!/events/169541519824379/
Temple University: www.tuj.ac.jp

NEWS - The New JAMBO

The main purpose in making new changes for JAMBO is to move it towards becoming a more sustainable organization.  Until the end of March, 2012, JAMBO has depended on a very small number of people to run the programs.  Even if one or two of these people quit, JAMBO could be in danger of disbanding.
As of early 2012, JAMBO has become an official NPO in the USA and it is hoped that JAMBO may eventually get grants to support its activities and build an even stronger base.
Upcoming events
April 10 - RIVER CLEAN-UP & CHERRY BLOSSOM PICNIC! - http://jambointernational.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=83e5f8ae8d176041196db745f&id=8ec24bbd3a&e=ca66c807d1

April 8 - Kanda River & Inokashira Park Walk & Cherry Blossom Party http://www.jambointernational.com/2012/04/08/2530/?lang=en
 JAMBO Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int) Feel free to take a look and sign up .  JAMBO Pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambodave/ 
JAMBO FACEBOOK Information & Pictures - http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int
Check out the JAMBO Homepage http://www.jambointernational.com


Opportunities: Jobs, Fellowships and Volunteering
Applications are now available for the 2012 Net Impact Global Fellows Program!  The Global Fellows Program is an opportunity for outstanding individuals to engage in a year-long fellowship aimed at strengthening our chapter and member network in key areas around the globe.

Over the course of a year, Fellows will have the opportunity to:
·         Build personal/professional networks
·         Collaborate with business leaders around the world
·         Hone leadership and management skills
·         Develop entrepreneurial skills

Net Impact is flexible and will accept applications from those working full-time, part-time, or enrolled in an advanced degree program who are able to dedicate 20-25 hours a month as a Global Fellow.


The deadline to apply is Friday, April 27, 2012. If you are interested in applying to the Global Fellows Program and have any questions please let me know.

Lots of Jobs, internship and volunteer opportunities are found on the JANIC site
JANIC http://www.janic.org/janicboard/recruit/- examples of openings from 12.03.29
Volunteering TVAC http://www.tvac.or.jp/ examples of volunteer needs from 12.03.29

Peace Boat Appeal for Volunteers
Peace Boat has been supporting the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Ishinomaki since March 17. We have made a long term commitment to the community, and we are continuing to aid recovery through a variety of projects. We are appealing for Japanese-speaking volunteers in particular to help with our psychosocial care projects in the Temporary Housing Complexes. We are also appealing for English-speaking volunteers to help on other projects running in the area. Please contact alice@pbv.or.jp for more information, or visit http://peaceboat.org/relief