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Grassroots Exchange Discretionary Grants 2011

Japan America
Society of Kentucky
. Frankfort, KY.
Young Professional Outreach 
Project Director: Mariko Shimada 
$9,836
This project will focus on outreach, networking,
and program development for young professionals and will ultimately increase
the membership of JAS Kentucky.  Further, the young professional program
will provide opportunities for Americans and Japanese nationals in Kentucky to
interact in organic and informal settings.

Japan America
Society of Hawaii
. Honolulu, HI.
Creating Japan America Society of Guam
Project Director: Kelsey Soma Turek
$9,360
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii will assist
with the creation of the Japan-America Society of Guam.  Initially JAS
Hawaii will facilitate two networking events in Guam and invite Japanese and
American leaders in business, government, academia, and military.  The
first event will be a general networking opportunity to generate interest and
discussion with key leaders around the creation of JAS Guam, and the second
event will be a keynote speaker program with a senior leader from a relevant
organization.

Japan America Society of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, PA
Midwest Japan-America Society Fundraising
Seminar
Project Director: Donna Lee Siple
$9,317
The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania will
host a fundraising/training seminar specifically designed for the JAS Midwest
network and members of their respective Board of Directors.  The goals of
the seminar include methods on incorporating sophisticated fundraising systems
and techniques, strategies for expanding a donor base, and tips on how to
collaborate on development in the region.