TAIHEISAN BREWERY & BLUE HOLE GALLERY TOUR for IWA members and friends on Wednesday 6th October 2010. Meeting at Goshono Aeon Shopping Mall, Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. Transport sorted. Taking lunch at Blume Messe Akita, Michi no Ekki. Should be back to Mr Donuts by 3 p.m. or preferred time.
Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to share a guided tour by the owner in English and Japanese, of the sake brewery, miso and soya sauce making facilities. We shall also enjoy the Blue Hole Art Gallery which has only recently opened on the premises. Chance will be given for purchasing miso, soya sauce, sake and other items.
Please reply to Mrs Ic whether or not you will be joining this tour as soon as possible. Thank you. Mrs Ic’ sister from UK will also be joining this tour. JI
16 Jul 2010
Information
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA
As of 16 June 2010 suggestions for the Constitution for IWA in Akita
1. THE AIM: To exchange international experiences. Make friends. Expand networking between members. Speak English. Enjoying time together in a learning and friendly environment. IWA is a Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit Organization and Non-religious.
2. ENGLISH shall be the FIRST, WORKING LANGUAGE of the IWA. JAPANESE the SECOND.
3. Membership open for Japanese women who have lived/worked/studied outside Japan for more than 3 months and who have a sound, working knowledge of English. Japanese who are married to a foreign national. Any foreign woman with a working knowledge of English. Any foreign national married to a Japanese national.
4. MEETINGS: Once a month. (Can change.)
5. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: Limited to 25 maximum membership. Further applications will be considered and a Waiting List made.
6. MEMBERSHIP FEE: As of June 2010: Yen 500 for one year, commencing June each year. Members joining late may be able to receive a 6 months’ late fee.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) will be held once a year.
8. MEETINGS HELD AT MEMBERS’ RESIDENCES: The resident should only provide the venue and refreshments.
9. POT LUCK LUNCH/SUPPER. All members are requested to bring a little food to share with other members and enjoy free chatting time together.
10. YOUNG CHILDREN may accompany members with permission of the Meeting Leader.
11. NON-ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS: Apologies of absence should be given, in advance of the meeting. to the Meeting Leader.
12. GUESTS: Members may bring a GUEST once to a meeting. Thereafter, if the guest wishes to come again a MEMBERSHIP FEE will be requested.
13. FAMILY GUESTS/SPOUSE: Some meetings will be open to FAMILY GUESTS at a small fee.
14. POSITIONS FOR IWA: Secretary/Treasurer/Public Relations/Programme Manager on a voluntary basis.
15. EXPENSES: Those members incurring expenses in order for the running of IWA shall be reimbursed.
16. PROGRAMME: The years’ programme will be set at the AGM with all members attending with their suggestions and on a voting system. Members with ideas for future events and invitations of SPEAKERS should voice their wishes.
17. MEMBERS’ WISHES: Members with ideas and wishes should not feel shy to put their ideas forward. This is an association for each one of its members.
18. Members receiving transportation should remember to contribute to petrol expenses.
19. All work in preparing and serving foods at venues like BBQ etc should be equally divided.
As of today Mrs Kubota is Treasurer. Mrs Shoji/Mrs Ichikawa programme organizers.
Many thanks for the time they will spend for the IWA in Akita.
If any member would like to be involved on a COMMITTEE for IWA please let us know.
This document will be posted on the http://iwaakita.blogspot.com
As of 16 June 2010 suggestions for the Constitution for IWA in Akita
1. THE AIM: To exchange international experiences. Make friends. Expand networking between members. Speak English. Enjoying time together in a learning and friendly environment. IWA is a Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit Organization and Non-religious.
2. ENGLISH shall be the FIRST, WORKING LANGUAGE of the IWA. JAPANESE the SECOND.
3. Membership open for Japanese women who have lived/worked/studied outside Japan for more than 3 months and who have a sound, working knowledge of English. Japanese who are married to a foreign national. Any foreign woman with a working knowledge of English. Any foreign national married to a Japanese national.
4. MEETINGS: Once a month. (Can change.)
5. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: Limited to 25 maximum membership. Further applications will be considered and a Waiting List made.
6. MEMBERSHIP FEE: As of June 2010: Yen 500 for one year, commencing June each year. Members joining late may be able to receive a 6 months’ late fee.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) will be held once a year.
8. MEETINGS HELD AT MEMBERS’ RESIDENCES: The resident should only provide the venue and refreshments.
9. POT LUCK LUNCH/SUPPER. All members are requested to bring a little food to share with other members and enjoy free chatting time together.
10. YOUNG CHILDREN may accompany members with permission of the Meeting Leader.
11. NON-ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS: Apologies of absence should be given, in advance of the meeting. to the Meeting Leader.
12. GUESTS: Members may bring a GUEST once to a meeting. Thereafter, if the guest wishes to come again a MEMBERSHIP FEE will be requested.
13. FAMILY GUESTS/SPOUSE: Some meetings will be open to FAMILY GUESTS at a small fee.
14. POSITIONS FOR IWA: Secretary/Treasurer/Public Relations/Programme Manager on a voluntary basis.
15. EXPENSES: Those members incurring expenses in order for the running of IWA shall be reimbursed.
16. PROGRAMME: The years’ programme will be set at the AGM with all members attending with their suggestions and on a voting system. Members with ideas for future events and invitations of SPEAKERS should voice their wishes.
17. MEMBERS’ WISHES: Members with ideas and wishes should not feel shy to put their ideas forward. This is an association for each one of its members.
18. Members receiving transportation should remember to contribute to petrol expenses.
19. All work in preparing and serving foods at venues like BBQ etc should be equally divided.
As of today Mrs Kubota is Treasurer. Mrs Shoji/Mrs Ichikawa programme organizers.
Many thanks for the time they will spend for the IWA in Akita.
If any member would like to be involved on a COMMITTEE for IWA please let us know.
This document will be posted on the http://iwaakita.blogspot.com
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