Award Dinner And Silent Auction 2015

http://www.jasga.org/news/announcements/award-dinner-and-silent-auciton-2015-0 On March 1, 2015, JASGA will hold its First Award Gala at The Vintage Villa Hotel and Events in Austin. JASGA will recognize an exceptional contributor, Dr. William Tsutsui, who has been promoting friendships between Japanese and Americans through his scholarly research and lectures on , and his books Godzilla on My Mind: Fifty Years of the King of Monsters and Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization. We have also invited a guest speaker, Mr. Keiji Asakura, whose passion for urban design and healthy, connected, sustainable communities has had an impact throughout Texas and beyond. For Japanese traditional musical entertainment, Ms. Sumie Kaneko will play the shamisen music and sing jazz standards and her original songs. Date & Time: Sunday, March 1, 2014 VIP Reception: 4:00 pm General Reception and Silent Auction: 4:30 pm Dinner Program: 5:30 pm Adela Uchida, Mistress of Ceremony Location: Vintage Villas Hotel & Events (Overlooking Lake Travis) 4209 Eck Lane Austin, TX 78734 https://www.google.co.jp/maps/place/Vintage+Villas+Hotel+%26+Events/@30.404764,-97.9304744,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9eb73f1e3d959b69 Attire: Black tie optional. Click for more information on table sponsorship and the GALA fee: http://www.jasga.org/sites/default/files/banners/invitation_rsvp.pdf https://eventbrite.com/event/15772172994/ Sponsor Request: http://www.jasga.org/sites/default/files/banners/jasga_sponsorship_invitation.pdf PLEASE NOTE: Registration required by 11:59pm on Thursday, February 26, 2015. No walk-ins are permitted. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after 5:00 pm Friday, Februayr 20, 2015. Your contribution to the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Event Webpage: http://www.jasga.org/news/announcements/award-dinner-and-silent-auciton-2015-0 Have questions about 2015 Award Dinner Gala? Contact Japan-America Society of Greater Austin jasga-austin@jasga.org SPONSORS for Award Dinner and Silent Auction 2015 The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Buffalo Americas, Inc. (UME (Plum) Sponsor) Tokyo Electron America, Inc. Silent Auction JASGA is seeking donations for the Silent Auction that will be held at the Award Dinner on March 1 at 4:30 pm. Popular items include Japanese plates, kimono, kimono accessories, artisan gifts, event tickets, and gift certificates. All contributions are fully tax deductible. Proceeds will support our cultural and educational programs. To donate, please submit the donation items by February 22. For more information, please contact info@jasga.org About JASGA and Gala Host Committee