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Tomodachi-kai (友達会)

JASO Photo Album

Golf Tournament

& Dinner Auction

 
Known to our members simply as JASO (ja-zo), we are a private, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to promoting business, education, and cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the people of Japan, Oregon and SW Washington. We are the largest Japan-related organization in this region and sponsor a variety of programs each month. For more information on our programs and activities and on joining JASO, please "take off your shoes" and come right in! 

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Oregon's Congressional Gold Medal Celebration

~ A special tribute luncheon honoring the

Congressional Gold Medal Award recipients ~

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Reception and lunch: 11:30am
Multnomah Athletic Club

On November 2, 2011, the American government finally acknowledged the great sacrifices made by Japanese-American soldiers in service of their country during World War II at an official ceremony in Washington DC, awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal. Please join us in honoring and recognizing their achievement at this special tribute luncheon.

$50 per person

Pre-register and find sponsorship opportunities such
as sponsoring a veteran's lunch or honoring a veteran(s) with a congratulatory message in the commemorative booklet at www.oregonnikkei.org, call 503.224.1458, or email cgmevent@gmail.com.

Download brochure here

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PLEASE JOIN JASO IN PROVIDING RELIEF TO JAPAN

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Oregon Japan Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to those suffering from the effects of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku. This Fund is administered by Mercy Corps, a highly regarded relief agency based here in Portland that has been helping to alleviate suffering across the globe for 32 years. All monies paid to this Fund will be contributed to Mercy Corps and are tax deductible.

To contribute, please click on the link below to access the Fund webpage and follow the instructions there.

www.oregonjapanrelieffund.com

For those wishing to contribute by check, please send your check to:

Mercy Corps
Oregon Japan Relief Fund
45 SW Ankeny Street
Portland, OR 97204

Thank you very much.
Charlie Allcock
, Chair

Please click here for information on how you can help the people in Japan and how you can find out about your family and friends who are in Japan.

JASOの日本への災害救援活動にご協力ください。

東北地方の大地震と津波により、壊滅的な被害に遭われた被災者の方々を財政的に支援するため、JASOは
Oregon Japan Relief Fund (オレゴンジャパン救済基金)を設立しました。この基金は、ポートランドを拠点に、32年間にわたり世界中で苦しむ方々の支援に務め、その功績が高く評価されている慈善団体Mercy Corpsによって運営されています。この基金に集められたすべての救援金はMercy Corpsに寄付され、寄附金税額控除の対象となります。

この募金へのご協力は、下記の基金ウェブサイトにて受け付けています。

www.oregonjapanrelieffund.com

なお、チェックでの寄附をご希望の場合は、

以下の宛先までご送付ください。

Mercy Corps
Oregon Japan Relief Fund
45 SW Ankeny Street
Portland, OR 97204

皆様のご協力を宜しくお願い申しあげます。

会長
チャーリー・アルコック

他の支援活動情報、および日本国内にいるご家族およびご友人の安否確認に関する情報は、こちらでご覧ください

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221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 202, Portland, Oregon 97209
Phone: 503.552.8811 Fax: 503.552.8815
email: info@jaso.org
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