Newsletter - Fresno JACL
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Newsletter - Fresno JACL
Fresno JACL News Editor of the Month: Bob Shintaku P.O. Box 27485 • Fresno, CA 93729-7485 June2013 2011 January PRESIDENT’S By Bobbi Hanad Greetings I can’t believe it is J first major event tha TH February. I was so 28 ANNUAL SHINZEN RUN Congressional Med eventisthat The 2013 Shinzen Run will be held on Saturday, April 27th at Woodward Park, Fresno, California. This the brought m long overdue. A DV th 28 anniversary of the run. As one of the major fund raisers of the Fresno JACL, we have many veteran volunteers and sponsor members that without we would not be able to put on such an event. In April we hosted the new and age of tech We are still seeking volunteers to man the chutes, help with registration. The race director, Ken Takeuchi, heat Sally Yemoto, of Pro Race Group are providing their valuable services ensuring that the race was runthat at took its the va shirt designed by Tr usual high standards. Maywalk we honored This year’s run features both a men’s and women’s 10 mile walk, 10 mile run, a 5 mile run, a twoInmile and a two mile run. The five mile race is part of the Valley Runner of the Year series and is worthHamamoto 30 points.and Kel was so nice Kids races are also held and each child receives a goody bag. If you wish to donate any items, please provide by to see s ceremony April 4 by contacting any board member. Refreshments are provided by the committee members, as well asat Roedin year and it is so nic Sunnyside Packing/Moonlight Packing, Uncle Harry’s Bagels, Alpine Waters, and Fresh Pacific. In June We would like to thank our principal sponsors, Larry Kitahara of Kitahara GMC, Pontiac and Buick, and we Dr.will hon August. Anyone is Michael Lynch with the Central Valley Pharmaceutical School and the John and Bertha Garabedian Charitable bingo gift to exchan Trust. The Fresno Taiko Drummers will be performing again this year after the race. Trophy presentations and 11:30 to 2:00. Sponsored by the Fresno Chapter/Japanese American Citizens League raffle prizes are awarded. Post Office Box 27485 ~Fresno, California 93729-7485~ (559) 434-1662 A Non-profit Community Organization ~ Federal Tax ID 94-6102625 year we decide Race results can be seen on the Pro Race Group’s website (proracegroup.com) along with pictures ofThis the event. newsletter for sever th Gardens aton a qua The committee is looking forward to this year’s 27 Anniversary. Proceeds benefit the Shinzen newsletter December Woodward Park, the Nikkei Foundation and the Fresno JACL Scholarship and Community Service programs. 1. If you 15; August 15 and N Email: kirikushi@s 2013 JACL COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE I would like to than encourage our mem The 2013 JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference will be held on March 15-18, 2013 in Washington, DC. members In board hav previous years, the conference was held in June, however, JACL is trying a new format to run the Collegiate Your board membe Conference at the same time as the JACL/OCA Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Jarrod Kiyuna- outg Randy and Scott As In addition, in 2013, student members from each of the JACL District Councils will be given priorityCharlene and an Kiyuna- S opportunity to participate in the conference. As with the JACL/OCA Leadership Summit, the DistrictMarcia Councils Chung- boa will be responsible for the tuition fee for the college participant. Central California District Council will pay the Robert Shintakubo tuition fee for the college participant from our district. The fee for the collegiate participant will cover airfare, Rick Yamamoto- bo lodging, meals and transportation during the conference. Judie Brown- board Jody Hironaka-Jute We are requesting that Governors and Staff assist us in distributing information and applications for the 2013 JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference. Please do all you can to urge qualified and interested students to have any que If you apply. bhanada@aol.com. The Deadline for all applications is Sunday, January 27, 2013 (postmarked or emailed) to the JACL Midwest Sincerely, Office in Chicago. Bobbi Hanada, pres For further information, contact Christine Munteanu, jacl.fellow@gmail.com The Guidelines and Application for the 2013 JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference are on the following pages. JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE Midwest Office: 5415 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 Ph: (773) 728-7170 • Fax: (773) 728-7231 • E-mail: midwest@jacl.org 2013 JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference Conference Description - JACL Districts The 2013 JACL Collegiate Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference is an intensive three-day leadership development program that introduces Asian Pacific American student leaders to the national policy-making arena. Participants will be briefed on legislative issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community and examine the role Asian Pacific American civil rights organizations play in affecting public policy in the nation’s capital. They will also have the chance to meet and work with other student leaders representing colleges and universities from throughout the country and learn ways to effectively address issues and create positive social change on their own campuses and beyond. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be Asian Pacific American undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior class students attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. In addition, applicants selected by their JACL District Council must be JACL members (student/youth or individual level) in good standing. Selection: Twelve participants will be selected to attend the conference. One spot is reserved for each of the seven JACL District Councils, and five spots for at-large applicants. If a District Council identifies multiple candidates, the JACL staff will vet the candidates for acceptance. Additional District Council candidates may be offered an at-large spot. Tuition The district is responsible for covering their candidate’s tuition fee of $500. This tuition fee will cover participant’s airfare, lodging, meals, and transportation during the conference. Any additional costs (entertainment, room service, etc) are the responsibility of the participant. Participants are also responsible for travel to and from their departure airport. Dates: Friday, March 15 - Monday, March 18, 2013 (Arrival by 4pm, Friday, March 15) Conference Headquarters: Doubletree Hotel 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Application: Applications are available through the JACL website at www.jacl.org, or by request at midwest@jacl.org. Applications are due by SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013 (postmarked or emailed) to JACL Midwest Office Attn: Collegiate Leadership Conference 5415 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 606040 or midwest@jacl.org The JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference is sponsored by UPS and Southwest Airlines. JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE Midwest Office: 5415 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 Ph: (773) 728-7170 • Fax: (773) 728-7231 • E-mail: midwest@jacl.org Name (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) 2013 JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference GENERAL APPLICATION Address City State Zip Code Phone Number (preferred) Phone Number (alternate) Email (preferred) Email (alternate) College/University Graduation Year Major/Minor Dietary/physical restrictions or allergies Emergency Contact Name/Relationship Emergency Contact Phone Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be an Asian Pacific American undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior class student attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. Please submit all of the following: 1. Activities and Service: Please include a copy of your resume describing your extracurricular activities, community service experience, work history, and leadership positions. Be sure to include dates of involvement, activities you’ve undertaken, and roles you’ve played. 2. Statement of Interest: Please describe your view on an important issue facing the APA community or APA students, and explain how your attendance at the JACL Collegiate Leadership Conference would help address this issue. (500 words max.). 3. Biographical Sketch: Prepare an autobiographical summary (100 words max.), to be distributed to conference participants and facilitators. 4. Send to: Mail or email completed application to JACL Midwest Office, 5415 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640 or email to Midwest@jacl.org. Emails or postmarks must be on the deadline date of January 25, 2013. By signing this application, I affirm that all information contained herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that this is a professional conference and agree, if selected, to attend all sessions and abide by programmatic guidelines and staff instructions. _______________________________________ Signature _______________________ Date vvvvv AARP MEMBERSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH JACL AARP, the sponsor of the Norman Y. Mineta Fellowship Program, has a special partnership with JACL and is a great opportunity for JACL to raise funds and strengthen ties with AARP. JACL gains monetary benefits from this program and JACL members have the opportunity to show AARP the strength and value of the Japanese American community, which will ultimately work to convince them to tailor more programs towards JA’s and Asian Americans. For every AARP membership purchased by JACL members through the special program, AARP donates a portion of the membership fee back to JACL. More details can be accessed at the following link (http://jacl.org/AARPPartnership.htm). If every chapter has at least one person to sign up for AARP through this program, JACL can make a significant impact in boosting AARP’s support of their Multicultural Marketing Department. If you have any questions, please email Jason Hata, a Norman Y. Mineta Fellow working in the JACL DC office, at minetafellow@jacl.org. Fresno JACL News Editor of the Month: Bob Shintaku P.O. Box 27485 • Fresno, CA 93729-7485 June 2011 FRESNO JACL SCHOLARSHIPS - 2013 The Fresno Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter an accredited college or university, to continuing undergraduate students who are enrolled in a program at an accredited college or university leading to an undergraduate degree or to graduate students at an accredited college or university. The following are possible scholarships that may be awarded in the spring of 2013. Masao and Hana Kimura Scholarship - The Kimuras owned and operated a grocery store in West Fresno for over 30 years. Since a large number of customers at the store were of Japanese-American descent, Hana Kimura made it preferable that the scholarship be made to a Japanese-American student. It is $2,000 paid in four $500 annual installments, available only to entering freshmen with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Miyahara/Kusakai Scholarship - This $1000 scholarship was established by the Miyahara and Kusakai families in memory of Hiro and Day Kusakai’s son. The Kusakais are Thousand Life Club members. Hiro Kusakai was a past president of the Fresno JACL. Dr. Henry Kazato Memorial Scholarship - The original scholarship program began at the urging of Dr. Kazato in 1977 and was established by the Kazato Family. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student interested in the medical field. Barbara and Izumi Taniguchi Scholarship – This scholarship was established by the Fresno Chapter Scholarship Fund. Barbara and Izumi Taniguchi were both past Fresno Chapter Presidents. Izumi Taniguchi passed away several years ago. Barbara continues to be a Thousand Club Member. The $1,000 scholarship is now funded by the Fresno Chapter Scholarship Fund and from contributions by the Taniguchi Family. Fred Y. and Setsu Hirasuna Scholarship – This scholarship was established by the Fresno Chapter’s scholarship fund in honor of Fred Y. Hirasuna. Fred was a past president. Before JACL was established as a national organization Fred was an active member of the Fresno American Loyalty League which subsequently became the Fresno Chapter of JACL. This $1,000 scholarship is now funded by the Fresno Chapter Scholarship Fund and from contributions by Setsu Hirasuna and family. Dr. Thomas T. Yatabe Scholarship – This $1,000 scholarship was established by the Fresno Chapter Scholarship Fund in 1977. Dr. Yatabe was instrumental in the formation of the Fresno American Loyalty League which subsequently became Fresno Chapter of JACL when the national JACL was formed. The Sally Yabumoto Slocum Memorial Student Aid Fund – This $750 scholarship is a need-based award. Ayako (Sally) Yabumoto was born in Los Angeles in 1908. Her parents were from Wakayama, Japan. She was raised on a small farm in Chamerino, New Mexico. She graduated from Gadsen High School in Anthony, New Mexico. She married Tokutaro Nishimura Slocum, an Issei and WW1 Veteran, in 1935. The family was interned at Manzanar in 1942. They moved to Fresno in August 1946. Ayako went to work at California State University, Fresno as a secretary around 1953 and retired in 1974. The Fresno JACL was a major interest in her life. She served as president. Before she died in May, 1991; she established this fund. Sally’s family continues to support this fund. The Bertha and John Garabedian Foundation Scholarship 2013 - This is a $1000 merit scholarship presented through the Garabedians’ support of the 28th Annual Shinzen Run at Woodward Park in April 27, 2013. This event is a major fundraiser providing support to the Shinzen Garden, Nikkei Foundation and the youth members of the Fresno JACL and Central California students seeking higher education. Scholarship Applications may be downloaded at the Fresno JACL Website: http://www.fresnojacl.org Information regarding the application process is on the application. Applications are due by April 1, 2013. JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE FRESNO CHAPTER 2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION http://www.fresnojacl.org/ Please type or print in ink APPLICANT Last First Address Middle City Telephone Email State Date of Birth Zip Social Security No Name and Address of Current School Name and Address of Parent(s)/Guardian JACL Chapter AUTOBIOGRAPHY Write a minimum 200 word autobiography (typed, double spaced). Please attach a small photograph of yourself. In your writing, please answer the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. At which college/university do you plan to enroll or are currently attending? What major field of interest do you plan to pursue? Why did you choose this field of study? What are your short and long term goals? ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Please attach a copy of your official school transcript or evidence of current academic performance. Please indicate any scholastic honors or special recognition that you may have earned including the years that you received them. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS Please list the school, work, and community activities in which you have been an active participant, i.e. student government, athletics, music, drama, clubs/organizations, volunteer, etc. Please include any positions held in clubs, activities or organizations and the years of involvement. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Please ask an individual familiar with you to submit a letter of recommendation. This person may be a teacher, neighbor, employer, or family friend. In 100 words or less, please address the following: the applicant’s character, achievements, responsibilities, leadership or any other qualities that you feel significant regarding this student. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Please note: You do not need to complete this form unless you wish to be considered for the financial aid scholarship. This section will be confidential and will only be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. EXPECTED EXPENSES: Tuition Room/Board Books/Supplies Transportation Miscellaneous TOTAL EXPENSES $ $ $ $ $ $ EXPECTED FIANCIAL RESOURCES Parents $ Grants $ Scholarships $ Student Loans $ Personal Savings $ Other $ TOTAL RESOURCES $ Please list any other dependents (with their respective ages), besides yourself, who your parents claim as tax exemptions. Also indicate if they are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in college concurrently with you. If you or your family has any financial hardship(s) that the Scholarship Committee should consider, please explain. Students must also submit a copy of the FAFSA or a copy of the Financial Aid Statement submitted to the student’s college or university. I certify that the information submitted herewith is true to the best of my knowledge. I certify that the information submitted herewith is true to the best of my knowledge. Signed___________________________________________ Date_________________ Signed___________________________________________ Date_________________ Mail completed applications to: Mail completed Fresno JACLapplications to: Fresno JACL P.O. Box 27485 P.O. Box 27485 Fresno, CA 93729-7485 Fresno, CA 93729-7485 II certify that the information submitted Attention: Scholarship Committee certify that the information submitted herewith herewith is is true true to to the the best best of of my my knowledge. knowledge. Attention: Scholarship Committee Applications should be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013. Applications should be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013. Signed___________________________________________ Signed___________________________________________ Date_________________ Date_________________ For more information, please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau (559) 298-8302 or (work) 278-6807 (work) or e For more information, please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559)at298-8302 (home) or(home) 278-6807 or email Mail completed applications to: Mail completed applications to: jhironak@csufresno.edu jhironak@csufresno.edu Fresno Fresno JACL JACL P.O. Box P.O. Box 27485 27485 to Fresno Send toSend Fresno JACL JACL Fresno, Fresno, CA CA 93729-7485 93729-7485 Attention: Scholarship Committee Attention: Scholarship Committee Attention: Attention: Scholarship Scholarship Committee Committee P.O. Box 27485 P.O. Box 27485 Applications April 2013. Applications should should be be postmarked postmarked no no later later than thanFresno, April 1, 1,CA 2013. 93729-7485 Fresno JACL News Fresno, CA 93729-7485 For information, call Hironaka-Juteau at 298-8302 (home) For more more information,beplease please call Jody Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) (559) 298-8302 (home) or or 278-6807 278-6807 (work) (work) or or email email This application downloaded from the Fresno JACL Website: http://www.fresnojacl.org Editor of the can Month: Bob Shintaku P.O. Box 27485 • Fresno, CA 93729-7485 June 2011 jhironak@csufresno.edu This application can be downloaded from the Fresno JACL Website: http://www.fresnojacl.org jhironak@csufresno.edu Send Send to to Fresno Fresno JACL JACL Attention: Scholarship Attention: Scholarship Committee Committee P.O. Box 27485 P.O. Box 27485 CCDC JACL SCHOLARSHIPS – 2013 Fresno, CA Fresno, CA 93729-7485 93729-7485 CCDC JACL SCHOLARSHIPS – 2013 GENERAL INFORMATION This Fresno Website: This application application can can be be downloaded downloaded from from the theGENERAL Fresno JACL JACLINFORMATION Website: http://www.fresnojacl.org http://www.fresnojacl.org The Central California District Council of the Japanese American Citizens League (CCDC-JACL) awards up to six (6) scholarships for California graduating high school seniorsofwho planning to enter college or university in the followingawards semester. The Central District Council the are Japanese American Citizens League (CCDC-JACL) up to six (6 The following scholarships are available for the spring of 2013: scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter college or university in the following semes CCDC JACL SCHOLARSHIPS –– 2013 CCDC JACL scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS 2013 The following are available for the spring of 2013: Tom Shimasaki Memorial Scholarship ($500) CCDC-JACL Scholarship ($500) Issei Memorial Scholarship ($500) Union Bank Scholarship ($500) GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Tom Shimasaki Memorial Scholarship ($500) CCDC-JACL Scholarship Matsuye Okada Memorial Scholarship ($500) Kino Miyahara Scholarship ($500) ($500) Issei Memorial Scholarship ($500) Union Bank Scholarship ($500) The Central California District of Japanese Citizens League (CCDC-JACL) awards Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) The Central California District Council Council of the the($500) Japanese American AmericanKino Citizens League Scholarship (CCDC-JACL) awards up up to to six six (6) (6) Matsuye Okada Memorial Scholarship Miyahara ($500) scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter college or university in the following semester. scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter college or university in the following semester. FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships are for Veteran’s Scholarship ($1,000) The followingMemorial scholarships are available available for the the spring spring of of 2013: 2013: In an effort to help our young people realize the gift of higher education, CCDC-JACL awards up to three (3) monetary FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Tom Memorial Scholarship ($500) CCDC-JACL scholarships based on the following criteria: Tom Shimasaki Shimasaki Memorial Scholarship ($500) CCDC-JACL Scholarship Scholarship ($500) ($500) Union Bank Scholarship ($500) Issei Memorial Scholarship ($500) Union Bank Scholarship ($500) awards up to three (3) moneta Financial Need 40% Issei Memorial Scholarship ($500) Union Bank Scholarship ($500) In an effort to help our young people realize the gift of higher education, CCDC-JACL Matsuye Okada Memorial Scholarship ($500) Kino Miyahara Scholarship ($500) Scholarship 25% Matsuye Okada Memorial Scholarship ($500) Kino Miyahara Scholarship ($500) scholarships based on the following criteria: Extra Curricular Activities 25% Veteran’s ($1,000) Financial Need 40% Veteran’s Memorial Memorial Scholarship Scholarship ($1,000) JACL Involvement 10% Scholarship 25% FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Extra Curricular Activities 25% MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS In people realize In an an effort effort to to help help our our young youngJACL peopleInvolvement realize the the gift gift of of higher higher education, education, CCDC-JACL awards awards up up to to three three (3) (3) monetary monetary 10% CCDC-JACL scholarships based on the following criteria: In recognition of the scholarship and citizenship contributions made by our young people to their schools and scholarships based on the following criteria: Financial communities, CCDC-JACL awardsNeed up to three (3)40% monetary scholarships. These awards will be based on the following Financial Need 40% MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship 25% criteria: Scholarship 25% Extra Curricular Activities 25% 40% In recognition of theScholarship scholarship andActivities citizenship contributions made by our young people to their schools and Extra Curricular 25% JACL Involvement 10% Extra Activities JACL Curricular Involvement 10% communities, CCDC-JACL awards up to three (3)50% monetary scholarships. These awards will be based on the followi JACL Involvement 10% criteria: MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship 40% ELIGIBILITY In recognition of the scholarship and citizenship contributions made by Extra 50% In recognition of the scholarship andCurricular citizenship Activities contributions made by our our young young people people to to their their schools schools and and communities, CCDC-JACL awards up to three (3) monetary scholarships. These awards will be based on The applicant or his/her parent(s) must be a member of a Central California JACL chapter. JACL membership is open to JACL Involvement 10% communities, CCDC-JACL awards up to three (3) monetary scholarships. These awards will be based on the the following following criteria: all and student rates are available. criteria: Scholarship 40% Scholarship 40% ELIGIBILITY Extra Curricular Activities 50% DEADLINE Extra Curricular Activities 50% JACL Involvement 10% The applicant or his/her must be a member of a Central California JACL chapter. JACL membership is ope JACLparent(s) Involvement 10% Application forms and supporting documents should be sent to the following address, postmarked no later than April 1, all and student rates are available. 2013. For more information please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) 298-8302 (home) 278-6807 (work) or email at ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY jhironak@csufresno.edu. DEADLINE The The applicant applicant or or his/her his/her parent(s) parent(s) must must be be aa member member of of aa Central Central California California JACL JACL chapter. chapter. JACL JACL membership membership is is open open to to all and student rates are available. CCDC-JACL Scholarships allApplication and student rates are available. forms and supporting documents should be sent to the following address, postmarked no later than April Mitchell Avenue 2013. For more information please call Jody1947 Hironaka-Juteau at (559) 298-8302 (home) 278-6807 (work) or email at DEADLINE Clovis, CA 93611 DEADLINE jhironak@csufresno.edu. Application Application forms forms and and supporting supporting documents documents should should be be sent sent to to the the following following address, address, postmarked postmarked no no later later than than April April 1, 1, 2013. For more information please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) 298-8302 (home) 278-6807 (work) or email at 2013. For more information please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) Scholarships 298-8302 (home) 278-6807 (work) or email at CCDC-JACL jhironak@csufresno.edu. jhironak@csufresno.edu. 1947 Mitchell Avenue Clovis, CA 93611 CCDC-JACL CCDC-JACL Scholarships Scholarships 1947 1947 Mitchell Mitchell Avenue Avenue Clovis, Clovis, CA CA 93611 93611 2013 CCDC-JACL Scholarship Application A. GENERAL INFORMATION Name (last, first, middle) Permanent Address Phone Number Email Address JACL Chapter JACL Membership ID# B. ACADAMIC PERFORMANCE (TRANSCRIPTS) Please include an official copy of your high school transcript. Do not break the sealed envelope. C. PERSONAL STATEMENT Please respond to the following question: The Japanese American community is becoming increasingly privileged yet also complacent to the ills and needs of the greater community. As a student who cares about the future how will you dedicate yourself to educating and engaging the community in relevant issues? Limit your statement to 2 pages or less. Please type and double-space. To be eligible for the Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship, please also respond the following question: How has the Congressional Medal of Honor affected the Japanese-American community? Limit your statement to 2 pages or less. Please type and double-space. D. SCHOLARSHIP HONORS Please list all scholarships and academic awards that you have received. Indicate for each, the year in which you received the award. DO NOT EXCEED THE FRONT OF ONE PAGE. PLEASE TYPE AND DOUBLE-SPACE. E. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & WORK HISTORY Please list all campus activities, indicating the year of the activity, leadership positions held and awards received. Also list dates and job titles of all work experience. DO NOT EXCEED THE FRONT OF ONE PAGE. PLEASE TYPE AND DOUBLE-SPACE. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Please list all community and Asian American community involvement. Indicate years of participation, position held and awards received. DO NOT EXCEED THE FRONT OF ONE PAGE. PLEASE TYPE AND DOUBLE-SPACE. F. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school administrator, employer or community leader. The letter must be submitted with this application. G. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Please note: You do not need to complete this form unless you wish to be considered for the financial aid scholarship. This form is confidential and will only be reviewed by the Committee. EXPECTED EXPENSE Tuition $ Room & Board $ Books/Supplies $ Transportation $ Miscellaneous $ Total Expense $ EXPECTED FINANCIAL RESOURCES Parents Grants/Scholarship Student Loans Personal Savings Other Total Resources $ $ $ $ $ $ Please list any other dependents (with their respective ages), besides yourself, who your parents claim as tax exemptions. Also indicate if they are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in college concurrently with you. If you or your family has any financial hardship(s) that the Scholarship Committee should consider, please ex space below. If you or your family has any financial hardship(s) that the Scholarship Committee should consider, please explain the space below. must also submit a copy of one of the following financial aid forms: FAFSA or a copy of the Finan Students Statement submitted to the student’s college or university. Students must also submit a copy of one of the following financial aid forms: FAFSA or a copy of the Financial Aid Statement*********************************************************************************** submitted to the student’s college or university. If you or your family has any financial hardship(s) that the Scholarship Committee should consider, please explain the I have read and fully understand the eligibility requirements and information requested for the National JAC space****************************************************************************************** below. Scholarship and Awards Program. I have completed the application honestly and to the best of my knowledg understand that any misrepresentation of information contained in this application may revoke any rights to I have read and fully understand the eligibility requirements and information requested for the National JACL for any and reason I doProgram. not matriculate at a post-secondary will to an award. Scholarship Awards I have completed the application school, honestly Iand to forfeit the bestany of myrights knowledge. I fully Students must a copy of oneofofinformation the following financial FAFSA a copyany of the Financial Aid If understand thatalso anysubmit misrepresentation contained in aid thisforms: application mayorrevoke rights to an award. Statement submitted to the student’s college or university. for any reason I do not matriculate at a post-secondary school, I will forfeit any rights to an award. _______________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date _______________________________________________________________ ****************************************************************************************** Signature of Applicant Date *********************************************************************************** I have read and fully understand the eligibility requirements and information requested for the National JACL Scholarship and Awards Program. I have completed the application honestly and to the best of my knowledge. I fully ****************************************************************************************** understand that any misrepresentation of information contained in this application may revoke any rights to an award. If DEADLINE for any reason I DEADLINE do not matriculate at a post-secondary school, I will forfeit any rights to an award. Application forms and supporting documents should be sent to the following address, postmarked no later tha Application forms and supporting documents should be sent to the following address, postmarked no later than April 1, _______________________________________________________________ 2013. For more information please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) 298-8302 or email at jhironak@csufre 2013. For of more information please call Jody Hironaka-Juteau at (559) 298-8302 Signature Applicant Date or email at jhironak@csufresno.edu CCDC-JACL CCDC-JACL Scholarships Scholarships ****************************************************************************************** 1947 Mitchell Avenue 1947 Mitchell Avenue Clovis, CA 93611 DEADLINE Clovis, CA 93611 Application formscan andbesupporting documents beJACL sent toWebsite: the following address, postmarked no later than April 1, This application downloaded from theshould Fresno http://www.fresnojacl.org This canplease be downloaded from the Fresno JACL Website: 2013. 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This application be downloaded frominthe Fresno JACL Website: are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates and graduates, and those specializing in law or the creative/p arts.itsThere is 2013 also is a scholarship for those in needUniversity of financial aidScholarship in this time rising tuition Making debut in the newly-created Meiji Gakuin - JACL forofa graduating high costs. school NATIONAL senior who wishesJACL to studySCHOLARSHIP: in Japan. Meiji Gakuin University, founded in 1863, is located in Tokyo and is one of the oldest universities in Japan. This four-year scholarship will lead the recipient to a bachelor's degree in International Making its debut in 2013 is the newly-created Meiji Gakuin University - JACL Scholarship for a graduating San Francisco, CA -The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announces its National Scholarship and Awards Studies. All classes are taught in English. senior wishes to study Japan. Gakuin University, founded 1863, is located in Tokyo Program forwho the 2013 academic year.inThe JACLMeiji annually offers approximately 30 collegeinscholarships for students who and is o oldestapplications universities in Japan. Thisdirectly four-year scholarship will lead the recipient a March bachelor's degree in Intern are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates and and to those specializing in law or to the Freshman must be submitted bygraduates, the applicant his/her local JACL chapter bycreative/performing 1. Applications Studies. All are taught ininEnglish. arts.the There is also aclasses scholarship for those need of financial aidlaw, in this time of rising tuition for "other" scholarship categories (undergraduate, graduate, creative/performing arts, costs. and student aid) are to be sent directly by the applicant to the "National JACL Scholarship Committee" by April 1. 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The scholarship application process for the Meiji Gakuin - JACL Scholarship involves two completely differe Freshman applications must beinformation submitted directly by the University applicant to his/her local JACL chapter March 1. Applications Detailed program and applications can be found on the JACL website at by www.jacl.org, and for the "other" scholarship categories (undergraduate, graduate, law, creative/performing arts, and student aid) are to be applications, which can be requested directly from Meiji Gakuin University. The deadline for this U.S.-Japan clicking "Education" on the menu bar. The National JACL Scholarship Program requires that all applicants be a student sent to the "National JACL Scholarship Committee" by April 1. or individual member of the JACL. isdirectly Marchby 1.the applicant The more application process Meiji Gakuin University -Program, JACL Scholarship involvesDirector two completely different For information onfor thethe National JACL Scholarship contactcan Regional Patty Wada at: jacl- at www.jacl.or Detailed scholarship program information and applications be found on the JACL website applications, which can be requested directly or from Meiji JACL GakuinVice University. this U.S.-Japan Scholarship ncwnpro@msn.com, Phone (415) 345-1075, National PresidentThe for deadline Planningfor & Development clicking "Education" on the menu bar. The National JACL Scholarship Program requiresJason that Chang all applicants is March 1. at vpp-d@jacl.org. or individual member of the JACL. Detailed scholarship program information and applications can be found on the JACL website at www.jacl.org, and clicking on the menu bar.National The National JACL Scholarship Program requires all applicants be aPatty studentWada at: For "Education" more information on the JACL Scholarship Program, contact that Regional Director or individual member of the JACL. ncwnpro@msn.com, Phone (415) 345-1075, or National JACL Vice President for Planning & Development J vpp-d@jacl.org. For at more information on the National JACL Scholarship Program, contact Regional Director Patty Wada at: jaclncwnpro@msn.com, Phone (415) 345-1075, or National JACL Vice President for Planning & Development Jason Chang at vpp-d@jacl.org. Editor of the Month: Bob Shintaku P.O. Box 27485 • Fresno, CA 93729-7485 June 2011 PLANNED GIVING – JACL Many donors assume the only way to make a gift to JACL is through an outright gift or a transfer of an asset like cash or real estate. While JACL certainly welcomes and encourages such gifts, it is also important for JACL supporters to know that other methods are available for supporting JACL’s efforts- methods that help them achieve strategic goals for their families as well. This method of giving is called “Planned Giving”. At the heart of planned giving is the Internal Revenue Code, which encourages gifts to JACL by providing for significant tax deductions and savings. This is the government’s financial reward for your generous philanthropy. JACL supporters may not realize they may continue to receive income from assets that have been transferred. But through planned giving, it is possible to make a tax-deductible gift to JACL while retaining the right to use the asset or to derive income from it. Through planned giving you could: Minimize taxes from IRA or other pension plans-if retirement is subject to estate and income taxes. Exchange highly appreciated assets for a lifetime income stream plus a tax deduction by using a charitable trust. Following is a sampling of some of the most popular planned giving instruments available. Wills/Bequests/Living Trusts These are an effective way to provide for a loved one’s financial security and to ensure that the donor’s assets are distributed as desired after the donor’s death. A bequest in a will or a trust beneficiary designation is especially appropriate for someone unable to make an immediate gift but would like to support the many activities and programs of JACL. Outright Gifts Gifts of cash, securities, real estate, insurance and personal property provide an immediate tax deduction of up to 50% of the donor’s adjusted gross income with a five-year carryover. Charitable Trusts Charitable trusts are trusts established when a donor’s assets are transferred to a trustee for the benefit of JACL. The donor would receive income for as long as he/she lives or for a fixed term. Donor is eligible for substantial tax benefits. Donor eliminates capital-gains tax on any appreciation. At the donor’s death the remainder of trust is transferred to JACL. JACL, using the experience of veteran planned giving expert Steve Okamoto, would work closely with you, your family members or your financial and legal advisers, to provide helpful information to determine how various planned giving instruments or techniques would work best for each individual For more information please call Steve Okamoto, Chairman of the National Planned Giving Committee at (650) 4688184, or you may email him at steveokamoto1@gmail.com. Fresno JACL News Editor of the Month: Bob Shintaku vvvvv P.O. Box 27485 • Fresno, CA 93729-7485 June 2011 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Please mark your calendars for this year’s Day of Remembrance, February 17, 2013. It will feature our own Nikiko Masumoto with her solo performance “What We Could Carry”. Part of the performance can be viewed at http:// whatwecouldcarry.wordpress.com/. This is very fitting for the DOR as we remember it’s been 25 years since the signing of the civil liberties act of 1988. It is at Pardini’s Restaurant, 1:00 p.m. lunch with Nikiko’s performance to follow. Lunch is $35.00. There is a silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. Please send checks made out to CCDC-JACL and reservations to: Marcia Chung, 6522 N. Gentry Ave, Fresno, CA 93711. Tell all your friends. nd nd Next year the 442Friends Regimental Combat will celebrate their 70th Anniversary during a weekend ar Sons, Daughters and of the 442Team RCT, of events on March 22 – 24, 2013. The Sons and Daughters and friends of the Nisei veterans are bringing nd people together from across the country and all fighting units tothcelebrate their friendships, Regimental Combat Team 70 Anniversary during a weeken xt year thetheir 442families, and their achievements duringwill and celebrate after the war.their In addition, at a Joint Memorial Service they have the opportunity to solemnly honor comrades killed in action andNisei remember events on March 22 will – 24, 2013. The Sons and Daughters and friends of the veterans are veteran brothersfrom of 70 years whothe havecountry passed away. To make it easier for to thecelebrate veterans andtheir friendship nging people together across and all fighting units widows from all units to participate, we are giving them a “free pass” to all official events, eir families,including and their achievements during and after the war.widows, In addition, at afriends JointofMemorial the Anniversary Banquet. The activities for veterans, families and the nd th rvice they and will have theTeam, opportunity to solemnly honor theirIntelligence comradesService, killedand in action an 442 you Regimental Combat the 100 Infantry Battalion, the Military the 1399 Engineer Construction Battalion, will include: member their veteran brothers of 70 years who have passed away. Friday, March 22 – 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Building (aka Clubhouse or rough these events, we (All alsooptional hope events) to inspire the next generation of young Americans to keep the Club 100) 8:00 a.m. - Busby tour to Honouliuli Internment Camp. ei soldiers’ legacy alive gaining a deeper understanding of how the courage and determinatio Time TBD Recognition by the Hawaii State Legislature. their fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and uncles have greatly influenced our nation, as 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm - “At Ease” an informal Hawaiian style get-together. Enter your international ll as all of us personally. in mind, theme is mainland “The Legacy pupu from Italy, With France,this Germany, Japan,our Hawaii and the to win aLives prize!On” Alohaand shirt,we are olving the veteran’s descendants and young supporters with major roles throughout the weeken mu’umu’u, shorts, tee-shirt! Come and talk story with our veteran heroes. 6:00of pma–young 9:00 pmperson - Meeting of the variouslike Sons to andparticipate Daughters organizations to share and rhaps you know who would in the program. Let us know! collaborate on their “living the legacy” plans. Very important meeting! you are aware, veterans widows are aging and this may be one of the last opportunities our Saturday, March and 23 – Fort DeRussy Waikiki 9:00you, am – 10:00 am sama - Joint Memorial Fort DeRussy us to say thank “okage de,” in Service such aatgrand way. Won’t you join us in encouraging ou 10:00 am – 11:30 - Tourones of the to U.S.participate? Army Museum at DeRussy terans and widows and the am young ToFort make it easier for the veterans and 11:30 am – 2:00 pm – “Just-like-the-old-days” 442 Family Picnic with bento, door prizes, games, a dows we are giving a “free pass” to ice allstand, official the Anniversary Banquet. shadow them box demonstration, shaved logoevents, sales, andincluding more Evening – FREE for chapter get-togethers or relaxing in Waikiki. (We are considering a 442 Film for thewidows, general public.) forFestival veterans, families and friends of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the e activities 0th Infantry Battalion, the Military Intelligence Service, and the 1399 Engineer Construction Sunday, March 24– Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel ttalion, will include: 9:30 am - Hospitality Room for all chapters opened – Coral Ballroom I • 10:30 am - Doors open to Coral Ballroom II, III, IV – 70th Anniversary Banquet 11:30 am – 2:00 pmth– 70th Anniversary Luncheon and Program (including exhibits, photo taking, Friday, March 22sales, – 100 Infantry Battalion Veterans Building Clubhouse logo item autograph signing, DVD/book sales, and an Memorial Anniversary program like(aka none other, Club 100)all in honor of our Nisei veterans) or Hilton Hawaiian Village special room rate of $177/plus tax and sister hotel, DoubleTree Alana, 2:00 pm – 5:00atpm - “At Ease” an informal Hawaiian style get-together. Enter your internationa $146/plus tax are now available. For questions about the Alana please contact Ann pupu from Italy,Kabasawa France,atGermany, and the mainland toSome winofayou prize! Aloha shirt, 808-781-8540Japan, or emailHawaii her at diverseinnov@gmail.com. may take advantage of military rates and at thetalk Halestory Koa Hotel. soon. mu’umu’u, shorts, tee-shirt! Come withReserve our veteran heroes. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Meeting of the various Sons and Daughters organizations to share and Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to see you at the 70th celebrations next year. If collaborate their “living the legacy” plans. Verygwenfujie@gmail.com important meeting! are coming from youon have any questions or suggestions, please email or callGroups us at 691-9693 or Los Angeles, Northern Seattle as well as our Neighbor Islands. 888-9374. Let’s California, Go for Broke together! • With aloha, Saturday, March 23 – Fort DeRussy Waikiki Clayton and Gwen Fujie, Co-Chairs 9:00 am –On10:00 - Joint Memorial Service at Fort DeRussy behalfam of the 70th Anniversary Team 442SD&F 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Tour of the U.S. Army Museum at Fort DeRussy 11:30 am – 2:00 pm – “Just-like-the-old-days” 442 Family Picnic with bento, door prizes, games shadow box demonstration, shaved ice stand, logo sales, and more ROOM RESERVATION FORM: 22 – 25 March 2013 NAME___________________________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________STATE______________CODE_____ TELEPHONE_________________________FAX_________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS__________________________________________________ HILTON HONORS#________________________________________________ SPECIAL DISCOUNTED NET ROOM RATE PER NIGHT IN THE KALIATOWER _____$177.00 RUN OF HOUSE ROOM CATEGORY FOR SINGLE OR DOUBLE ROOM OCCUPANCY, PLUS 13.962% STATE TAX _____ $50.00 PLUS TAX PER 3RD AND 4TH ADULT, MAXIMUM 4 TO A ROOM NO ROOM FEE FOR CHILDREN 17 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER WHEN THEY SHARE THE ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS, MAXIMUM 4 TO A ROOM WITH 2 DOUBLE BEDS. 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