Volunteer Signup for 107th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the JASSC 107th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration!

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The Anniversary Dinner is the largest and most anticipated event for JAS! The fundraiser dinner is held to commemorate 107 years of promoting strong relationships between Japan and the United States in the Southern California area. The Annual Dinner includes the Cocktail reception and Silent Auction, Kokusai Shimin Sho “International Citizens Award” Presentation, and the Dinner program.

Thursday, May 26, 2016 

The Langham Huntington Hotel 

1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Timeline of Events (Tentative)
Volunteer check-in:  12:00pm / 12:30pm / 3:00pm / 4:00pm

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Unloading 
  
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Setup of Registration, Reception Décor (balloons), Floral Centerpiece, Assembly, Dinner Place Setting and Stage
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Silent Auction Orientation and Set-up
  
• 4:00pm -  6:00pm: Dress rehearsal and sound check for MCs and performers
• 5:00pm:   VIP Guests registration begins (Volunteers at assigned locations by 4:45pm)
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm: VIP Reception and Silent Auction
  
• 6:00pm: General Guest registration begins
  
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Reception and Silent Auction
  
• 6:50pm (TBC): 1^stSilent Auction Section Closes
  
• 7:00pm (TBC): 2^nd Silent Auction Section Closes
  
• 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Dinner and Awards Ceremony
• 9:00pm – 10:30pm: Clean up, Packing up and Loading
  

Benefits

• Networking Opportunities
• Learn about US-Japan relations
• Meal and beverages on the day of the event
• Parking validation (carpooling is highly recommended)

Requirements

• Work for at least 4 hours on the day of the event, and arrive at the specified check-in time. If you need to leave early, please consult with the Volunteer Coordination Chair.
• Dress code is business attire, but wear comfortable shoes (lots of standing and walking). However, absolutely no tennis shoes or sneakers. For those working during setup, please come in comfortable clothes, and change into business attire.
• Volunteers will be provided dinner and beverages. You will be informed by your team leader when you can break for dinner.  But, please be sure to eat a big meal before coming to the venue. Your dinner time may be later in the evening, depending on your duties. Also, the consumption of alcoholic beverages during your shift is not permitted
  
• See FAQ for specific duties and responsibilities

If you have any questions, please contact Meg Yuhara, Volunteer Coordination Committee at megumi_yuhara@yahoo.com or Kay Amano, Programs Director, at volunteer@jas-socal.org or call 310-965-9050 x104.