BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of Chicago - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jaschicago.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Japan America Society of Chicago REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T014134 CREATED:20241004T040553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T210445Z UID:6124-1733333400-1733347800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai DESCRIPTION:To mark our milestone year\, the Japan America Society of Chicago will host a year-long celebration\, featuring both remote and in-person events\, including our 38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai on December 4\, 2024\, at the Union League Club of Chicago. This year’s event will include the theme “The Charm of Osaka”\, and will include a silent auction with some Osaka inspired items.  \n\nWe are also thrilled to announce that this year’s Bonenkai will feature Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita\, a distinguished leader in Japan-U.S. relations\, as our special guest speaker. With an illustrious career dedicated to strengthening ties between Japan and the U.S.\, Dr. Fujita has been a driving force in fostering people-to-people\, business-to-business\, and university-to-university connections. His work includes influential roles within the U.S.-Japan Council and the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association network. \n\nAll proceeds will benefit Society programs such as Japanese language classes\, young professional initiatives\, and scholarships. Additionally\, your contributions will enable us to host in-person\, hybrid\, and virtual events featuring prominent thought leaders who provide valuable insights into U.S.-Japan relations. \n\n \nRegistration  \n1. $3900 Chrysanthemum Sponsor\n2. $2900 Cherry Blossom Sponsor\n3. $190 Reservation\n\n \n \n38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai Raffle \nTickets $30 each / $120 for 5 or $200 for 10 (winning ticket will be drawn at the Gala on 12/4)\n\n\n(1) All Nippon Airways (ANA) Round-Trip Economy Class Ticket to Tokyo\, Japan \nDonated by: All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd.\n\n\n(1) Japan Airlines (JAL) Round-Trip Economy Class Ticket to Tokyo\, Japan \nDonated by: Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.\n\n\n\n* Winner is responsible for tax and fuel charges\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Raffle Tickets\n\n \n \n Purchase Raffle Tickets\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Ad Options\n \n \n Single Ticket - $30\n \n \n \n 5 Tickets - $120\n \n \n \n 10 Tickets - $200\n Total\n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal Checkout\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n\nParticipate in the Japan America Society of Chicago’s Online Silent Auction \nWe are excited to announce that the Japan America Society of Chicago’s Silent Auction is now live\, and we invite you to start bidding on our amazing items! This is the first time we’re hosting the auction online\, and we’ve put together easy-to-follow directions for anyone who may be a first-time or infrequent user of Auctria\, the app we’re using for the silent auction. \nThe auction is now open\, and you can start placing bids immediately through the Auctria app. The auction will run from 12pm on November 27 through 7:30pm on December 4. Detailed instructions on how to participate are here\, but please note the following key points: \n● To create your Auctria account\, please click this link: https://fundraiser.support/bonenkai or follow the QR code below. \n \n● During the reception at the Bonenkai on December 4\, there will be a special opportunity to view the auction items in person. You can also use the Auctria app to place bids directly from the event. \n● The auction is cash-less\, and all transactions will be processed electronically. All proceeds support our ongoing programs and events. \n● In-person winners can pick up your item(s) on December 4 at 9:30 pm on the 5th floor. Online winners can pick up your item(s) at the Japan America Society of Chicago office Tuesday – Thursday (9:00 am-5:00 pm). Please email Erika Kono at kono@jaschicago.org to make alternative arrangements. \nWe encourage you to start bidding now\, as the auction will run through the Bonenkai event. If you need any help or have questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin1@jaschicago.org. \n\n\n \n \nMake a cash donation: \nCash donors will be recognized in our program book\, annual report\, and email updates\, with a complimentary dinner reservation for donations of $700 or more.\n \nDownload a donation form as a printable PDF here or click the button below to donate\n \nMake a Donation Here URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/38th-annual-holiday-fundraiser-and-bonenkai/ LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, : 65 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/38th-Annual-Holiday-Fundraiser-Bonenkai-Invitation-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR