FEW Kansai: A Networking Group for Foreign Women

HOPE Gala Dinner - 3/07/09

The HOPE International Kansai Gala Dinner is set for SAT, March 7th at The Ritz Carlton Osaka.  The organizers are very pleased to welcome the FEW group, friends, colleagues. 

Osaka Mayor Hiramatsu is scheduled to do the opening Kanpai.  The organizers expect that many dignitaries, company Executives, TV, media and newspapers will attend, with approximately 300 guests.

The theme for this year's event is "Water" and its effect on quality of life, in relation to HOPE's projects around the world.  Also, on the evening they will show a video outlining some of HOPE's key projects in locations including Sudan, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.  There will be a video update from the field in Cambodia about their micro-credit Cow Bank program there. 

Lots of donated prizes will be on hand ranging from fine wines, a top class TREK bicycle, nites in the Presidential suite at The Ritz Carlton, fine arts, vacation packages, etc.... will be raffled off as well as a silent auction, therefore plenty of ways to support the cause.

The table sponsorship is 10 seats at 250,000 yen.  The 25,000 yen/ person amount includes the dinner and basic donation to HOPE.  

Special package for FEW !!   We can reserve one table of 10 and each of us pays only half the price (i.e. 12,500 yen).

 

For reservation, please e-mail to  few_adm@hotmail.com,  deadline for reservation on February 6 (Friday).

 

Please visit the below link to view photos from the 2008 HOPE Kansai Gala Dinner:  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=54699&l=563a8&id=565521041

 

For more information about HOPE, please visit their website:

http://www.hope.or.jp/en/abouthope.php

We look forward to see you there, a worthy cause to spend your time and money!

 

"Postponed. Avatar weekend workshop, Sunday, September 28

 

In order to give way to the request of some members, the Avatar Mini-workshop set for September 28 (Sunday) shall be postponed and will be re-scheduled instead on a weekday, in the evening, the new date to be advised.

 

To those who have signed up already, we apologise for the inconvenience caused.  The new date and timing shall be advised in due course.

 

Thank you very much for your understanding.

 

Australian Jazz Festival, July 2008

"Australian Jazz Festival 2008"

The Australian Consulate General Osaka is delighted to be able to present a series of Australian Jazz events throughout July in Kansai. Jazzhead/Head Records is the Melbourne-based label behind these talented performers who are visiting Japan to participate in live jazz music events right across Japan. Information in Japanese available here:
http://www.austrade.or.jp/newsreleases/?item=62

Give To Those In Need!

Funds Available for Charitable Organizations That Support Working Women in Kansai!

We at FEW Kansai feel privileged to have the luxury to have the support of good companies and/or our families while in Japan. Unfortunately, many working women don't have the privileges that we enjoy. They cannot afford daycare for their children, etc. These women need the support of organizations in Japan that offer assistance to them. Those organizations need funds.

If you know of an organization helping these working women in need, please let them know ASAP about this opportunity! There is a deadline on applications so act now!

Thank you!

French Food Buffet at The Hilton - July 14th

The HILTON will be offering a French food buffet at the Checkers'
coffeeshop on Saturday, July 14 for lunch and dinner (in lieu of the
French National Day celebration on July 14).

Lindsay Ann Hawker T-Shirt Campaign

I'm launching a T-shirt campaign for Lindsay Ann Hawker's family and am asking for your help

Dear Friends & Associates

As you probably know, 22-year-old Lindsay Ann Hawker was teaching English in Japan when she was brutally murdered at the end of March this year. Tatsuya Ichihashi remains the Japanese police's only suspect and has still not been found. 

June 2007 Meeting Date Change - Friday!

Please note that this month's meeting will be on the last Friday of the month instead of the last Thursday. Thank you!

THIS WEEKEND! FEW Kansai Member Speaking at Amnesty International Meeting

Sylvia Brown, FEW Kansai Member and Japanese Law Professor to speak about her work as a human rights lawyer at the Amnesty International meeting THIS SATURDAY!

Where:    Blarney Stone Bar (Umeda)
When:    Sunday, February 11, 2007
Time:     5:30pm

November Monthly Meeting Date Change

Mark Your Calendar!
New Date: Thursday, November 16th - same time, same place.

Australian Fair at the Hilton Osaka

Dining Downunder
(with a hint of Aboriginal traditions & a twist of the Larrikin)
From June 19 to 26, Lunch and Dinner, at the Checkers coffee shop and Seasons "fine dining" restaurant.