Joining a JASO committee is a great way to become involved in the Society! Committee members help JASO staff design and implement monthly programs and it is also a wonderful way to meet other JASO members.

There are 10 committees which work with the Society's staff to design and help implement JASO's programs and public information materials. The committees and their objectives are as follows.

Annual Events Committee
(three sub-committees)
Annual Dinner Committee
Annual Golf Committee
Special Event Committee

Business Committee

Community Affairs Committee

Cultural Affairs Committee

Marketing Committee

Membership Committee

Tomodachi Committee

Tomodachi-kai is a group devoted to nurturing friendship and cross-cultural understanding between Japanese and American women and their families. Events for all members are held on the first Friday of the month, except September and January when the meeting is held on the second Friday of the month. Tomodachi-kai activities start in September and continue through June. Special interest groups include Photography, Japanese or English conversation, Hiking, Choir, Cooking, Book Group and Weekend Escape.

If yto be involved/join any of the above committees, please contact us at (503) 552-8811.