IN OUR REGION... Japan America Society of
Pennsylvania
The Japan America Society of Pennsylvania (JASP) is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting education about Japan and facilitating understanding between the U.S. and Japan. To that end, since 1985, the Society has provided a wide range of business and educational programs, corporate member services, and cultural events for people in Western Pennsylvania. Thousands of seniors have enjoyed learning about Japan by participating in JASP programs and events.  School Team Visit.
Japan in the Schools/Community
Teams of English and Japanese speaking
volunteers visit schools and community centers
to introduce Japanese language and culture.
Visits are offered at no charge, and
reservations can be made through the Society's
website.
High School Japanese
Language Contest
Each year, JASP partners with the Asian Studies
Center at the University of Pittsburgh to offer
a Japanese language contest for high school
students. Winning teams represent the region at
the national Japan Bowl in Washington,
D.C. Students in formal high school programs, as
well as those studying on their own, are
encouraged to create a team and participate.
Cultural Events
The Society partners with regional organizations
to promote Japan related events and activities.
Recently, society members folded 1,000 cranes
for display during the Phipps Botanical Garden's
Japanese Language Contestants Fall Flower Show.  Japanese
Language Contestants
Business Connections
JASP programs focus on learning about business
opportunities in the region as well as abroad,
and events that promote networking are
frequently held. Due to its popularity, JASP's
annual Paul J. Wilhelm Memorial Golf Outing
typically has a waiting list. If you wish to
play or participate as a sponsor for this year's
Outing, which is scheduled to take place on May
9, 2005, please call our office.
To learn more about JASP, please visit our
website at www.us japan.orgljasp. You can also
contact Elise Moersch, Executive Director, Terri
Dinger, Associate Director, or Setsuko Hayes,
Education Coordinator at jasp@us japan.org. The
Society is located in the United States Steel
Building at 600 Grant Street, Room 444,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Phone:(412) 433 5021
Fax(412) 433 5020 Membership is open to
individuals, families, corporations and academic
institutions. |
