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Weekly Digest
July 18, 2023 |
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- 2023 JACL National Convention Updates - |
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Pre-registration Ends Tonight! In-person registration is available starting tomorrow! Join us for a sunny, lively, and invigorating 53rd JACL Convention, "Rooted in Community", in the heart of L.A.'s Little Tokyo! Our 2023 theme of “Rooted in Community” perfectly encompasses your cultural immersion into Little Tokyo's community organizations, museums, history, and, of course, food and shopping! We want to continue the momentum from last year's theme, "Strengthening our Community Through Action." |
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You can also scan the QR Code below to register! |
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Updated Convention Schedule Now Available! |
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Last Day to Pre-purchase 2023 Convention Special Event Tickets! A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at each event! |
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2023 National Convention Welcome Reception! |
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JACL NY/SC Youth Awards Luncheon! Bring your best Obon attire! Now at Hompa Hongwanji (Nishi Betsuin)! |
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This year the JACL NY/SC Youth Luncheon is centered around the Japanese tradition of obon! We are encouraging all of our luncheon participants to put forth their best obon attire as there will be a special participatory bon odori number at the end of the program. Please join us on Friday, July 21 as we celebrate our JACL youth with special performances and the presentation of this year's NY/SC Vision Award. |
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Caregiving Cafe with AARP and Keiro! |
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We invite JACL convention attendees to a lunch hosted by AARP, JACL, and Keiro. Everyone begins their caregiving journey at different points in time. Sometimes a fall or accident will jumpstart one’s caregiving journey, while other times a gradual decline in health and/or mobility will guide someone into the role. Regardless of how your journey starts, early preparation can significantly enhance your confidence in providing the best possible care to a loved one. We welcome JACL attendees, youth, Millennials, current caregivers, those who are concerned about future caregiving needs, and those who live out of state from their families. This is a great way to begin or strengthen your journey in the most important conversation that our community is not having. How do we as individuals perceive death? Our facilitated conversation follows the “Let’s Talk About Death Over Dinner” model. We hope that by participating, that you feel a little more comfortable around this very morbid topic, which in turn we hope will make you feel more comfortable talking about your roles and responsibilities as a future or current caregiver. Limited spots so please RSVP to mbr@jacl.org or on the Whova app. |
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JACS Consortium Looking for an Executive Director! |
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The Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium (JACSC) is happy to announce the search for an Executive Director! The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administrative management of the organization. The Executive Director reports to the Chair and the Administrative Council and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission through a holistic approach to managing the organization’s administration and operations. The Executive Director is responsible for driving the strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. Other key duties include financial oversight, communications, and community outreach. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the hiring committee at info@jacsc.org by 5:00pm PT on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. |
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San Diego JACL Monthly Community Dialogue August |
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Poston Preservation Society Announces 2023 Poston Pilgrimage |
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The Poston Community Alliance Pilgrimage will take place October 13-14. 2023 at the Blue
Water Casino and other nearby sites in Parker, Arizona. Pilgrimage capacity is limited to 250 attendees due to facility space. Early bird registration is $195 for adults and $100 for children up to 12 years old until August 31. After that the fee is $245 for adults and $145 for children. For registration information and updates, please visit the Poston Community Alliance Website at: https://www.postonpreservation.org. Registration will be on the Eventbrite website which will be at the Poston Preservation Website. |
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San Diego JACL Shuukatsu Panel |
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Support Typhoon Mawar Relief Efforts |
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The Micronesia Climate Change Alliance, in partnership with other island-based and national organizations, has compiled a list of donation options in response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Mawar on the island of Guam on May 24th. What started as a category 4 typhoon soon turned into a category 5, damaging entire homes and destroying the island's critical infrastructure. In the days since the storm, families and individuals have begun working toward rebuilding the island; unfortunately, reliable access to water and power continues to remain precarious. Additionally, cyber attacks on banking institutions and delayed deliveries of aid due to the federally enforced Jones Act have only compounded the challenges facing Guam and its neighboring islands. To learn more, please consider supporting the following set of community-led initiatives: - Micronesia Climate Change Alliance: Direct Donation
- Onsite Volunteer Form: For those based in Guam and looking to assist in clearing debris or assembling and distributing kits. Lead by Micronesian Climate Change Alliance
- Island Girl Power (Guam): Direct Donation
- Restoring & Repairing Sagan Kotturan CHamoru (Community and Cultural Center): Direct Donation
- Guam Animals In Need (GAIN) by Boonie Flight Project: Direct Donation
- St. Dominic’s Senior Care Home: Direct Donation
- The House of Chamorros: Direct Donation
- Guåhan Sustainable Culture: Food sovereignty and food security in Guåhan
- Hammoudeh Family: Direct Aid to Family
- Local Resident Reena Quintanilla: Direct Aid to Family
- Habibi Catering: Food donation
- FEMA: Federal resources (state, local, and national)
* To see the same list, in its Linktreeform, please click the button above. For questions or concerns, please reach out to: Bridget Keaveney, JACL Policy Fellow, at: bkeaveney@jacl.org |
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JACL Chicago's Camp Daikon! |
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Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, July 30th, 2023 | 10am – 4pm both days Location : Japanese American Service Committee | 4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640 Free with advance registration! | Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, June 30th Participants will be notified in early July. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided to participants. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/campdaikon2023 Camp Daikon was created in collaboration by JACL Chicago’s Next Gen Nikkei and Nikkei Uprising. Calling all Japanese American & Nikkei Identifying young people (16-29) in the Chicagoland area interested in social justice! Join us for Camp Daikon, a 2 day retreat with workshops on activism and identity. For questions, contact Rebecca Ozaki, JACL Chicago Program Director at rebecca@jaclchicago.org or call 773-728-7171. |
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2023 60th Anniversary March on Washington |
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National Action Network has announced their Not a Commemoration, a Continuation March on Washington, scheduled for August 26th, 2023. The march looks back on the 60 years since the original march back in 1963 and all the achievements and failures that have occurred in the time in between. For more information and to register click the link below to visit the sign-up form from NAN. JACL looks forward to participating in this upcoming march just as we did 60 years ago. |
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Help Find a Match for Mama Grannis! |
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From Kina Grannis: Hi! Kina, Emi, and Misa Grannis here. Thanks for coming to help save our mom’s life. Here’s the deal: If you know our family, you know that our mom is an incredibly magical human. If you don’t know our family, trust us when we tell you that she brings light to everything and everyone she touches. Right now, she needs your help. The short version: 1. Mama G has a bone marrow cancer called myelofibrosis. 2. She needs a blood stem cell donor* as soon as possible to save her life. 3. To see if you are her match, all you have to do is swab your cheeks with DKMS provided swabs. *Due to our mom’s specific condition, she needs a blood stem cell donor, not a bone marrow donor. It’s a different (and much simpler) donation process. Either way, all that’s required up front are cheek swabs. |
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