JASH Weekly Update 6/10: Introducing our Natsumatsuri Co-Chairs
Dear Members and Friends of JASH, Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual JASH NexGen Natsumatsuri on Thursday, July 29 from 6-7pm (HST)! Planned and organized by the JASH NexGen Advisory Board, this year’s summer festival will be a hybrid event with live in-person and virtual components. This year’s theme is Tanabata ‘Star Festival’! The evening will be filled with great food, sake tasting, awesome entertainment, and more as we celebrate Tanabata together. Stay tuned for more details on our restaurant partners, program line-up, and registration! This year, we are very fortunate to have two talented leaders co-chairing the event with the support of their NexGen team: Ms. Michelle Hirose and Ms. Monchalee Ota! Michelle is in the Marketing Department at Servco and is a former member of JASH staff. Monchalee is the owner and founder of Nimbus Unlimited, a marketing + magic consultancy. The JASH NexGen Natsumatsuri would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of the JASH NexGen Advisory Board. The board is made up of JASH’s young leaders who continue the mission of promoting understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and the U.S. through the special and unique perspective of Hawaii. If you are interested in being involved with NexGen, please contact Lila at lfrisbie@jashawaii.org. Thank you to Michelle, Monchalee, and the rest of the NexGen Advisory Board for your continued work in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations!
Michelle Hirose is a Senior Marketing Specialist at Servco Pacific Inc. handling brand marketing for Toyota and Chevrolet. In her role, she provides support to the dealerships with car sales and programs. Previously, she was the Community Relations and Events Director at JASH. As lead on the Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament, she collaborated with the staff, Board Members and committee members to execute these fundraising events. Michelle enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction books, volunteering for various community organizations and supporting local businesses.
Monchalee Ota is the founder of Nimbus Unlimited, a marketing + magic consultancy, and a JASH NexGen Advisory Member. Monchalee is an award-winning, English-Japanese bilingual marketing leader with more than 16 years’ experience creating successful integrated marketing strategies for Hawaii’s premier health care, finance, retail, and travel & tourism organizations. With extensive expertise in digital marketing and social media, she has been a featured speaker at local and national conferences, focusing on the areas of health care, education, and small businesses. Monchalee is also a certified reiki master and energy worker. She specializes in integration, transition, alignment, and enjoys working with business professionals.
Upcoming Events
31st Annual
JASH Friendship Golf Classic
Monday, July 19, 2021
Mid-Pacific Country Club
NEW for 2021: Complimentary Golf Ball Drop Entry for referring a sponsor! Questions? Contact Justin George at justin@gsehawaii.com Mahalo to our Title Sponsor
Live Event Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser Time TBA Monday, July 19, 2021
With the help of Mauna Loa Helicopters, this fundraiser drops 1,000 golf balls from the sky over a designated hole at the Mid-Pacific Country Club. The FIVE BALLS to land in or closest to the hole will win incredible prizes, with the GRAND PRIZE winning a TRIP FOR TWO TO LAS VEGAS courtesy of Pacific Honda. This fundraiser is open to EVERYONE---you don’t need to be part of the Golf Classic to participate! Winners will be announced at our Awards Pau Hana following the tournament and will be contacted individually; no attendance necessary. MORE ENTRIES, MORE SAVINGS! We have some awesome ball bundle tiers to help you maximize your chances: 1 ball/$15, 3 balls/$30, 6 balls/$50, 10 balls/$75, 15 balls/$100
Past Events
Mahalo to guest speakers Major General (Ret.) Suzanne Vares-Lum and Dr. John Hemmings and moderator Ms. Barbara Tanabe for the wonderful webinar, “The Role of the U.S. and Japan in the China-Taiwan Relationship” this past Thursday. If you were unable to watch the webinar live, you can watch the recording by clicking the image above.
Shared Events
Hosted by Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Virtual Showcase Hawai‘i International Film Festival: Eat. Drink. Film. June 10-20
JASH is proud to be a Festival Partner for this year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani continues their re-imagined 2021 Spring Showcase edition with the launch of their third mini-fest in the series. Eat. Drink. Film. is an expansion of HIFF’s popular Eat. Drink. Film. program presented as part of the annual Fall Festival. Eat. Drink. Film. will run June 10th-20th, and will feature culinary films from around the world including dramatic features and documentaries. The program will feature six feature films & four short films along with filmmaker Q&As, live virtual foodie events, and special partnerships with local restaurants. EXCLUSIVE for JASH Members, enter code “JASH” at check-out to receive $2 OFF a non-member priced film. For more information and to purchase tickets and Passes, click here.
Summer Program by Hawaii Tokai International College
Virtual Program
Tokai Juku 2021:
Japanese Language & Culture Online Summer Camp
July 19-23, 2021
Early Bird Registration Deadline:
June 25, 2021
This program provides a perfect opportunity for high school students to reinforce and enrich what they have learned in their Japanese classes. There will be activities with our Hawaii Tokai college students to practice speaking in Japanese and learn more about their lifestyles in Japan! For details and to register, click here.
Public Health Announcement
The Straub Doctors On Call (DOC) Clinic at the Sheraton Waikiki is now offering COVID-19 testing (ABBOTT ID Now Rapid NAAT Test) for travel to Japan. English/Japanese translators are available. Call 808-971-6000 for more information. *Please confirm that this is an appropriate test for your country of destination. **JASH is not affiliated with this testing center.
ABBOTT ID Now Rapid NAAT Test - Results in 15 Minutes - $215 - Includes completion of Japan Government Form - Trusted travel partner 10am-7pm daily, including Saturday and Sunday Straub DOC Testing Center Sheraton Waikiki Main Lobby 808-971-6000 COVID-19日本への旅行のテスト アボットIDが迅速なNAATテストになりました - 15分で結果 - ＄215ー日本政府フォームへの記入が含まれます - 信頼できる旅行パートナー 毎日午前10時から午後7時 土曜日と日曜日を含む ストラウブドクターオンコール シェラトンワイキキホテル・メインロビー ＋1－808－971－6000
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