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2006 Programs

Details to be Announced - Some Events Are For JASA Members Only

Jan. 19 "Jasa Open House - Come Celebrate the Japanese New Years"
Authentic Japanese food and Sake testing.

Nice way to start the New Years
Spring Birmingham English Conversation Class for Women
World Business Center
Classes are being offered every other Monday morning
For details, please contact Kazuo Moriya at 205-943-4730
Feb. - March JASA Community Outreach Educational Pilot Program Introducing Japanese culture and language to elementary school students at Greystone Elementary School
February 25 Professional Development Workshop for Teachers (The Birmingham International Festival sponsoring event) Place: Homewood Middle School
March 4
Legal Seminar/Golf Lesson (Bilingual --Japanese & English) Topics and Speakers:
Corporate Contracts: How to Protect Your Interests and Avoid Problems
Mr. Mac Greaves � Burr & Forman LLP (Birmingham, AL)
Mr. Allen Cope � Burr & Forman LLP (Birmingham, AL)
Mr. Richard Newton � Newton Dummier LLP (Birmingham, AL)
Tips and Tricks for the H-1B Visas � File Soon or NO Visa until Oct. 2007
Mr. Jim Nolan � James Nolan Law Office (New York, NY)
Place:
RTJ Oxmoor Valley Country Club
167 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211
Cost:
Free to JASA Members / $25 to Non-Members
March 11 Sakura Festival (UA Japan Program sponsoring event)
Time: 11:00 am � 4:00 pm
Place: McFarland Mall Center Court
April 1 Cherry Blossom Viewing (Ohana-Mi)
Time: 11:00 am � 4:00 pm
Place: Birmingham Botanical Garden � Japanese Garden
Cost: Free and open to public
Marshall Art demonstration, Ikebana display, Koi (Fish) display, Bonsai display, etc
April 4
An International Justice Conference
Learning Through Experience
Strategies for Empowering Women From East To West
(BIF Event)
Location:
Birmingham-Southern College
April 27
JASA 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Location:
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226
Cost: $125/player
Limited spaces available.
April 27
2006 JASA Annual Dinner
Location:
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kazuhiko Tanzawa
Director, R&D Strategy Department, Sankyo (Pharmaceutical) Co., Ltd
June Family Fishing Trip
Time: TBA
Place: Mobile, AL
July Public School System Seminar for Japanese Mothers
Time: TBA
Place: Jeff State Community College
Speaker: Ms. Mariko Ballentine
September 2
JASA 2nd Annual Open Golf Tournament
Place:
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226
October 22 - 24
SEUS Japan Conference
Place:
Orlando, FL
November A Legal Seminar
Details to be announced.


 
Items Of Interest
Alabama Guide
The Alabama Guide contains a great deal of helpful information on Alabama, Japanese-affiliated companies, schools, and organizations in the State, a guide to Alabama living (detailed information on obtaining a drivers license, etc.) and information on Alabama's major cities. The Guide is written primarily in Japanese, with some parts written in English as well.


The Japan-America Society of Alabama
500 Beacon Parkway West | Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205)943-4730 / (205)943-4719 | Fax: (205)943-4760
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