JETAA WA January 2010 Meeting Minutes
Tuesday 19th January 6:30pm
TC Residence, Burswood
Attendees
Nick John (President)
David Millin (Secretary)
Luke Eaton (General Member)
Karen LeBlanc (Media Rep.)
Tegan Chubb (Promotions Rep.)
Karen Carter (General Member)
Apologies
Adam Reynolds (Treasurer)
Emma Wilson (Social Rep.)
Natalie Garmony (General Member)
Agenda Items
New Business
Adam Reynolds is overseas, Luke Eaton to be acting Treasurer until AGM.
Adachi/Belmont Sister Cities Visit to Perth
Jan 13th – Jan 16th
NJ and DM attended formal farewell dinner at Belmont Civic Center
NJ and TC met with Anzai-san and Matsuyama-san to discuss the year ahead for JETAAWA on 14th Jan.
Upcoming Events for 2010
2010 Jet Interviews
JETAAWA member to represent and be present in interview process
22nd, 23rd Feb
Official JET Returnees function
24th Feb at CG’s residence, Peppermint Grove
February “Hanami BBQ” in Kings Park
Synergy Parklands
Sunday 28th Feb
JETAAWA members to start spreading the word
AGM
March 12th, Venue TBC
All positions available, nominations open
General members welcome
Quiz night
UWA Tavern, Wednesday 31th March
Japsocc to provide assistance.
Same format as last year, $5 entry pp, budget spent on food and prizes.
Proposed Haiku contest
TC to co-MC the night with a member of Japsocc
Details TBC
Kaiwa
43 Below, Hay St.
First Kaiwa for the year to be held 28th Jan
“The Gate” Movie
April 20th-21st at Applecross Anglican Church
Entry by note donation
JETAAWA members to volunteer.
JET Regional Conference in PERTH 2010 !!
Tie in dates with International school Bunkasai dates
Hotels
Locations
JETAAWA members to investigate details in the new year
Treasury
Change Banking format from cheque to online banking
LE, as acting treasurer, to have access to banking details
Promotions / Information
Quarterly Newsletter – Members to submit self intro and articles by the end of June
Mixi, Website, Facebook
Universities push
Involvement in external Japan related communities.
Media Report
Website
Members to continue posting photos, minutes etc
Next Meeting
Early February, location TBC
Meeting Adjourned.
JETAAWA