1. Jessica Burbach, Vice President vicepresident@jetaadc.org
Jessica Burbach, VP of JETAADC
How our chapter approaches creating successful events

2. Keeping Organized

3. Communication

4. Flexible Board Structure
Number of board positions fluctuates depending on need/interest
Optional board positions: co-chairs, Membership Chair, Fundraising Chair, etc.
Bring on members to start training them for board positions
Encourage officers to plan events they are excited about

5. Signature Event: Japan Day

6. Japan Day: Logistics Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters
1st time event
350+ attendees: largest event in JETAADC history
$1,500 grant from Sasakawa USA

7. Japan Day: Keeping Organized
Formed a taskforce just for the event
Created a master spreadsheet to track budget, activities, supplies purchased
Clear delegation of responsibilities, empower people to make decisions

8. Japan Day – Crowdsourcing
Asked JETAANY for advice
Food donated from a local Japanese restaurant
Got Japanese student volunteers through someone on our listserv
JETAADC members demonstrated kendo/mochi pounding/taught calligraphy

9. Other Events We Do JETs@State events at the State Department
JET Talks (modeled after TED Talks)
Katsucon/Otakon info panels
Federal resume webinar
JASW Shinshun Matsuri
JET Booth at the Sakura Matsuri
Dinner events with Kakehashi Project students
Professional development webinars with Ajilon
Library of Congress Asia Reading Room tour
10+ events
Reception for departing JETs/welcome back reception

10. Room for Growth
Take a high level look at your current goals and events
Set small growth goals and revisit them every few months
Ex. Hold an event in northern VA once every 3 months
Don’t get stuck in a rut - challenge yourself & your chapter!