Chicago JETAA

There’s a very special holiday coming up, and JETAA would like to celebrate it with you.

St. Patrick’s Day? No, why White Day of course!

One month after Valentines’ Day, March 14th, is the day in Japan for men to give gifts (typically white chocolate or marshmallows) to their counterparts to show appreciation for the Valentine’s Day gifts given that year.

Come celebrate White Day at San Soo Gab San, a delicious Korean-style yakiniku restaurant in Lincoln Square. No sweets are required, just healthy appetites.

Please RSVP to this Evite, Facebook Event, or email Parry Koriath at pkoriath@gmail.com, or call Parry at (765)749-7694.

Directions:
One can easily arrive at San Soo Gab San by either the Western or Foster CTA Buses.

To arrive by CTA Red Line, please stop at Berwyn and take the 92 bus going East (It will curve around immediately).

To arrive by CTA brown line, please stop at Western and take the 49B or 49 bus going north.

Thank you very much!

We look forward to seeing you there. Happy White Day everyone!

–Chicago JETAA

Come and enjoy the winter weather with JETAA. We’re planning a ski trip
at Devil’s Head for February 20-21st. If you are interested, please
contact Parry Koriath at pkoriath@gmail.com.

On Saturday, January 30th, please join the Chicago’s JET Program Alumni
Association (JETAA) for its 7th Annual Shinnenkai. This celebration of
Japanese culture will be held the Unitrin Building, (1 E Wacker Drive,
Chicago, IL), from 6 pm – 8 pm. The 2010 shinenkai will feature
Japanese food & drinks, games & contests, Japanese music, traditional
gyotaku fish painting, a Wii tournament and more! It promises to be a
great opportunity to meet others who share an interest in Japan.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 13 & under. All proceeds
will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Bring a
non-perishable food item (no glass containers) and receive a $5 discount
off the adult ticket price.

Join Chicago’s finest professionals for the Japan America Society of Chicago’s Suburban Business Card Exchange on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Connect with engaging individuals, enjoy delicious appetizers, and mingle in a vibrant atmosphere. Come make valuable contacts, grow social capital, and build your professional base. Registration (and cash bar) starts at 6:30 PM, with networking from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. This event will be held at the Stonewood Ale House (601 Mall Drive, Schaumburg, IL). Cost is $20 for JASC Members and $30 for Non-Members.

Presented by the JASC’s Young Professional Committee

Whether it is for a business function, a social engagement, or simply relaxing at home, increasing options for wine can often leave people feeling confused and flustered. Discover your personal favorites or simply have some fun with this Exploring Wine Tasting Series. You will sample Wines for Humanity’s exclusive stock and decide what you enjoy in a relaxed setting with your fellow YPCers.

In this series we will be working on pairing wines in the various courses of a meal. We will start with dessert and begin by investigating the mysteries of how wines taste with dark, milk and white chocolate. Next we will venture into appetizers and experiment wine pairings with four different cheeses. Finally we will arrive at the main course to finish the series by exploring wine and pasta with both marinara and white sauce.

During each tasting, you will be able to learn the basic concepts of wine tasting by sampling 7 different bottles. There will be an opportunity at the end of each tasting to decide which wine(s) you enjoyed and mark your preferences. Part of the proceeds from your preferences will go to charity. Giving back to society can be fun and rewarding!

The series will meet at the: Japan America Society (20 N Clark Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL) on the third Friday of the month from 6pm – 8pm.

1. Wine and Chocolate Friday February 19 (RSVP by Friday, February 12)
Sample 7 different wines with 3 types of chocolates

2. Wine and Cheese Friday March 19 (RSVP by Friday, March 12)
Sample 7 different wines with four types of cheese

3. Wine and Sauces Friday April 16 (RSVP by Friday, April 9)
Sample 7 different wines while dining on spaghetti with red and white sauce

Cost: $25 for members per session; $30 for non-members per session. Pre-register for all 3 sessions and save money! In addition to saving money, sign up for all 3 sessions and you will also receive a bottle of wine in time for the second session! Cost for all three is just $60 for members; $75 for non-members. Please note that refunds will not be provided if you are unable to attend a session.