Upcoming & Ongoing Events/Activities

• Scholarship Luncheon: May 16
  CWAJ’s annual celebration of Scholars and Scholarship will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the CWAJ Scholarship Program.  The 2012 Scholars will be introduced, photos and news of past Scholars will be presented, and two very impressive former Scholars who are now members of CWAJ, will speak about their studies, their careers and their experiences with CWAJ.
  
  What did you miss last month? Look here for last month's luncheon report .
  
  
• Greetings from our President
  This month we look forward to the Scholarship Luncheon to introduce the scholarship recipients for 2012. We are grateful to also award four others - a TACWG Scholarship, two NJG Sano Chikara Scholarships, and an SVI Scholarship in Memory of Yasuhide Oka this year.
  Another exciting event is a Charity Concert organized for CWAJ by Cantabile Kojimachi with the support of Friends of Music. It will feature hogaku (Japanese traditional) music and the proceeds go to the Great East Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.  
  
  
• Membership Renewal: Please renew your membership for the coming membership year starting from September 2012.
  
  
• The Donation Spring Campaign started!!
  CWAJ's mission and goal continues to be to make a difference in the world by awarding scholarships to bright and striving young women and men. Additionally, the need to support our friends in Tohoku will continue for many years to come..
  Your support can make a difference!!
  
  
• SIG-Trips and Tours is back!!
  Enjoy the program of Sky Tree Tour on June 28.
  
  
• Scholarship
  Selection of 2012 scholars is now completed and the scholars will be introduced at the May Luncheon..
  Meanwhile for an update on a recipient who received a special scholarship in 2009 in honor of our 60th anniversary, follow here to the Scholarship Committee Page for more..  
  
  
• Print Show
  In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Connection, we continue to offer the community the opportunity to enjoy Contemporary Prints. The show continues through April. Click here for more information..
  Members are also welcome to visit the following solo or group exhibitions featuring some of our PS artists..
  
  Preparations for the 2012 Print Show are already under way..
  To be involved click here for more information..
  
  
• Children's English Circle:
  Children's English Circle classes continue regularly three Wednesday afternoons each month with a happy group of Japanese returning children and an enthusiastic roster of volunteers. Please come join us for a rewarding experience and an exciting line up!!
  
  
• Volunteers for the Visually Impaired:
  Throughout the year, VVI gives needed English language support to the visually impaired community in the Tokyo area. Have an inspiring and fun volunteer experience in 2012 by taking part in VVI!!
  
  
• The Friendly Crafters Group
  Following the success of our Friendly Quilt last year, we have decided to continue in 2012 as an informal group sharing outings and skills relating to all forms of sewing and craft. We also planned to embark on another exciting joint quilt project.  No experience is necessary to be a part of our friendly group..
  
  
• Our Special Interest Groups
  are planning lots of activities..
  Check the listings here.
  
  
• List of 2012 Board of Directors