On October 13 at the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, Consul General Kamo welcomed JET returners, JET alumni, people involved in JET selection process and members of various local Japanese organizations at his residence for the annual JET Welcome Back Reception.  Four of the JET returners gave presentations on their individual experiences full of anecdotes and stories, most of which other JET alumni could relate to.  It was great to be reminded of the JET Program’s goals (and achievements) of grassroots international exchange by seeing real examples in those four presentations.

On the following evening, October 14, JETAA Hawaii members and friends gathered at Nocturna Lounge for JETAA Hawaii’s annual Returner’s Mixer.  Whether they were singing karaoke, playing Guitar Hero, dancing away on the XBox Kinect, or just chatting with each other, attendees all had a great time.  I personally enjoyed meeting all of the new returners and look forward to seeing you all at future events!  Thank you to everyone who attended!

Again, welcome back JET returners and if there is anything we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us at JETAA Hawaii!

Next up in our list of events:
+ Volunteer at IHS:  Please join us on November 19th Saturday from 7-8AM to help serve breakfast at the IHS (Institute for Human Services) men’s shelter near K-mart!  Take some time out of your Saturday morning to volunteer with us!  Please see our Pingg invite for more information and to RSVP.

+ November Happy Hour: November 8, Tuesday, 5-7PM, Taco Tuesdays at Dave and Busters at Ward Center.

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