Planning Committee for 2019 Japan-America Association of SC Shinnenkai Annual Party

2020 Shinnenkai – JAASC Annual Party

The Japan America Association of South Carolina (JAASC) would like to welcome you to the 2020 JAASC Annual party which will be held at the Poinsett Club on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. 

As one of the main social events the Japan America Association of South Carolina, this is a unique opportunity to meet with the leaders of the Japanese business community.      

As in the past, there will be a chaperoned children’s room with food, TV, ”G” movies, and games. 

We hope you will join us!

JAASC Co-Chair: Craig Lundgren
Cultural Committee Chair: Akiyoshi Niimi

EVENT DETAILS

1. DATE: January 25th, 2020 (Saturday) at 5:00pm – Venue Opens
2. VENUE: Poinsett Club

807 E Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(Greenville Downtown)

3. FEE & TICKETS:

Adult (16 and up) -  $65/person (JAASC members)
Adult (16 and up) - $75/person (non-JAASC members)
Children (under 16) - $5/person ※
※ There will be a dedicated Kids' Room for this event with food, television, games, and other activities. College/high-school student volunteers will be looking after your children. After you enter and check in at the main entrance, please guide your children to the Kids Room before joining the cocktail hour. Meals prepared for the children differ from the adult meals. If your children have allergies, please ensure to contact and let us know prior to the event.

4. PROGRAM:

17:15 – 18:15     Social Hour (Sushi, Japanese style appetizers, Cash bar, etc.)
18:30 – 21:00     Dinner
*If there are food allergies to consider or guests who have preference such as a   vegetarian menu, please be sure to let us know prior to the event.

5. APPLICATION:

Please fill out the required information on the “2020 JAASC Annual Party Registration Form,” then send the form via e-mail, and registration fee via check by mail to the below address. 

We encourage guests to send these items as soon as possible, as there are limited number of seats.

Registration Form: Please fill out the form as a group per company and send via attachment on E-mail by December 20th, 2019 (Friday).
Registration Fee: Only checks (payable to: JAASC) are accepted.

Send Application and Registration Fee:
Only checks (payable to: JAASC) are accepted.

Suminoe Textile of America
ATTN : Toshie Douglas 10 Commerce Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340 Email: shinnenkai2020@suminoe.us  

6. REQUESTS :

Sponsorship

As in previous years, we are looking for companies to help sponsor our event. If you are able to support as a sponsor, please fill out the attached application form with the amount. Please return the form via email and send the actual form enclosed with check to the address in number 5. Please make payable to JAASC for “Annual Party Sponsorship”.

Donation

Along with the Sponsorship above (1), donations are very much appreciated. If you are able to support as a donator, please fill out the attached application form with the amount. Please return the form via email and send the actual form enclosed with check to the address in number 5. Please make payable to JAASC for “Donation to Annual Party”.
      

Administration Support

We are looking for volunteers for the event.  If you are interested in volunteering or have employees who would like to volunteer, please fill out your company’s name and the volunteer name(s) on the application form.

7.  ATTIRE, ACCOMMODATIONS:

(1)We request that the attire for the event to be business formal.

Gentlemen : Suit, Sports coat, etc. (No jeans or T-shirt, etc.)
Ladies : Kimono, Dress, Suit, etc. (No jeans or T-shirt, etc.)

(2)On the day of the party, there is The Westin Poinsett Greenville hotel available for over-night stay from $169 a night (special discount price, limited number of rooms). For guests seeking to stay, please directly contact the hotel no later than December 25th, 2019 (Wednesday). Please ensure to provide our name JAASC when reserving. (1-800-937-8461)

Japan America Association of SC Shinnenkai Event

Start Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020
End Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Last Day to Book: December 25, 2019

Book your room at the The Westin Poinsett Greenville before December 25, 2019 and get our JAASC special event group rate.
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1571238665372&key=GRP

8. CONTACT (Office):

For questions, please contact below:
Toshie Douglas:             (Cell: 864-490-8238)
Dave Phillips:                  (Office: 864-649-2768)
Email:                              shinnenkai2020@suminoe.us