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Special
Announcement - Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund:
Dear
Friends of the
Florin
J.A.C.L.,
As
growing nuclear threats follow a devastating tsunami and shattering
earthquake, our hearts go out to the brave people of
Japan
. To help the victims of this tragedy hitting March 11, 2011, the
Florin JACL
, in partnership with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern
California (JCCCNC), has established a local relief fund. 100% of the
donations will go directly towards citizen relief efforts in the most affected
areas of
Japan
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For
those wishing to contribute to this fund, please make your check payable to
“
Florin JACL
” and include “Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund” in the memo
line, and mail to:
Florin JACL
, P.O. Box 292634, Sacramento, CA 95829-2634. The
Florin JACL
will match dollar-for-dollar the first $1,000.00 donated. All donations will
be acknowledged. The
Florin JACL
shall forward all funds to JCCCNC. The
Florin JACL
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (FEIN 94-6103626) for which charitable
donations are tax-deductible.
The
JCCCNC is a highly respected Northern California Japanese American community
organization based in
San Francisco
with which the
Florin JACL
and its members have worked on many occasions. It serves over 185,000
individuals a year and conducts numerous exchange programs between the
U.S.
and
Japan
, including
Sendai
,
Japan
in 2010. Founded in 1973, the JCCCNC is also a 501(c)3 non-profit agency.
Website: www.jcccnc.org.
Responding
to the terrible 1995 Kobe Japan Earthquake that killed over 6,000 people and
left over 300,000 homeless, the JCCCNC raised over $600,000 towards citizen
relief efforts. The funds raised went directly to help organize volunteer
efforts to get food and water to victims, citizen search efforts, clothe the
homeless, essential supplies for women, children and seniors, and help in
rebuilding orphanages.
Since
the latest disaster on March 11, 2011, JCCCNC has already wired over $100,000
in funds to
Japan
to support volunteer efforts to distribute food and supplies to people in the
areas directly affected. JCCCNC strives to support citizen relief efforts that
are both local and over the longer term.
For
more information, please contact Ms. Makiko Yamashita, a survivor of the 1995
Kobe Earthquake, who serves as the
Florin JACL
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund Manager at email: makikoyam@gmail.com.
We
greatly appreciate your humanitarian support and generosity towards the people
of
Japan
during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
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Makiko
Yamashita
Florin
JACL Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund Manager
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Marielle
Tsukamoto
Florin
JACL President
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Florin
JACL Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund Supporters (partial list):
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Tatsuno
Kusaba Drake
Brandon
Fong
Amos
& Mary Freeman
Judy
Fukuman
Professor
Emeritus Isao Fujimoto
Tom
& Sallie Hoshisaki
Georgette
& Roy Imura
Dr.
Satsuki Ina
John
Kanemoto
Dr.
Walter Kawamoto
Utako
Kimura
Dr.
Karen Kurasaki
Wayne
Maeda
Colette
Masunaga
Kais
Menoufy
Cheryl
Miles
Keith
Muraki
Kevin
Nakano
Janice
Nakashima
Dr.
Eileen Otsuji
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Heidi
Sakazaki
Ruth
Seo
Fumie
& Sam Shimada
Howard
Shimada
Mike
Staley
Barbara
Takei
Chris
Tomine
Twila
Tomita
Lorrie
Toohey
Donna
Komure Toyama
Titus
Toyama
Christine
& Stan Umeda
Richard
Uno
Dr.
Harry Wang
Devin
Yoshikawa
Terry
Nishizaki
Andy
Noguchi
Annie
Kim Noguchi
Dr.
John Onate
Judith
Ryan
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Board
Meetings:
Date:
Every First Wednesday of the Month
Time:
7:00 PM
Location: Florin Community History Center
Address:
7245 Fletcher Farm Dr, Sacramento, CA 95828
Link
to Map, Click
Here.
Contact Name: Marielle
Tsukamoto, President
Email:
mariellet@frontiernet.net
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About
Florin JACL: The
Florin Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is one of
the oldest and most active local community organizations involved in
teaching cross-cultural understanding and promoting civil rights of all
people. Established in 1935, the Florin JACL is run entirely by
volunteers, and is sustained from community donations and membership
dues. We host several valued programs open to the entire community each
year. For more information about Florin JACL, click
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Upcoming
Events:
Date:
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Event:
Mochi Madness IV - Hand-pounding workshop, mochi treats, and New
Year's community potluck
Time:
10 am - 2 pm
Location:
Florin Buddhist Church
Address:
7235 Pritchard Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
Admission:
$5 non members. Free to Florin JACL and Florin Buddhist
Church/Dharma School members and those age 5 and under.
RSVP
& More Info: Andy Noguchi, Florin JACL. Please
RSVP by January 11th.
Email
Phone: FlorinJACL@hotmail.com
or (916) 383-1831
Description:
A
fun and taste-tempting Japanese American New Year’s
hand-pounding tradition awaits people of all ages at Florin’s
“Mochi Madness IV” Workshop, Mochi Treats, and New Year’s
Potluck Sunday, January 15th from 10 am to 2 pm (mochi making
till noon) at the Florin Buddhist Church. This event is
sponsored by the Buddhist Church of Florin’s Dharma School,
Young Adult Buddhist Association (YABA), and Florin JACL.
Other
Comments:
Potluck
Social: People should bring a dish to share based on last name:
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Letters A – S: Salads, veggies, cold side dishes, nigiri rice,
etc.
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Letter s T - Z: Desserts (besides mochi), snacks, etc.
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Main Dishes: Committee members and Volunteers are invited to
bring hot main dishes, drinks, & mochi items. Ovens are
available to heat items.
Event
Flyer: Click
here.
Submit
event information for posting on website, click here.
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News
/ Announcements:
>
Japanese American Refuses Order to
Iraq
- Lt. Ehren Watada: Hero, Villain or None of the Above - Andy
Noguchi
>
Professor Martha S. West Keynote
Speech for
Florin
JACL Installation Dinner
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more news/announcements, click
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Florin JACL E-mail List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/florinjacl/ |
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If
you would like to be kept up to date regarding Florin JACL
events and news, you can join the Florin JACL e-mail list by
entering your email in the box to the left, then click on the
purple "join now" button. Once a member of the
email list, you may send out announcements about Florin JACL and
community events that may be of interest to the Florin JACL
members by sending an email to:
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Oral
History:
The
Florin Oral History Project was initiated to preserve the unique
history of Florin which was once a thriving farming community
with a large Japanese population. Over 70 volumes have been
completed representing a cross-section of the Florin and
Sacramento communities, including those in various occupations,
war veterans, draft resisters, minors in the prisoner of war
exchanges, etc. For more information, click
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Pictures
& Articles of Past Events:
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