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About JAS of NWFL

The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Inc. (JAS of NWFL) is a private, non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)3 organization, with membership consisting of both individuals and interested organizations.

The Society's mission is to work toward fostering and promoting stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Japan.

The goal is to cultivate and enriching and mutually beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Japan, based on a spirit of goodwill.

Activities / Services

In its pursuit to formalize a productive partnership between the U.S. and Japan, the Society provides an avenue to increase personal and professional dialogue between Northwest Floridians and Japanse. Comprehensive cultural, educational and business relations programs are offered on a regular basis.

Educational Activities:

• Assist the community and public/private schools to learn about the culture, language, and customs of Japan.
• Encourage and support Japanese exchange students and their organizations to become active in the community.
• Assist and support the non-native Japanse speaking graduate and under graduate student to visit Japan.

Cultural Activities:

• Lend assistance to cultural activities in the community.
• Provide exhibitions, performances, workshops and other activities relating to the culture and life of Japan.

Business Activities:

• Provide social/networking occasions.
• Conduct business Seminars and conferences relevant to the community's needs
• Assist the business community's organizations interested in developing lasting ties with Japan.

For more information:

For more information about the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida or to become a member, contact

Dr. Morris Marx, President, JAS of NWFL

Tel: (850) 857-6279
Mailing Address: University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 4, Room 326, Pensacola, FL 32514
E-Mail: mmarx@uwf.edu

Officers:

Dr. Morris Marx - President
Mrs. Mary Cunningham - Vice President
Mr. Michael McCartan - Secretary
Mrs. Laverne Baker - Treasurer

Board of Directors

Dr. Carl Backman
Mrs. Laverne Baker
Mr. Malcolm Ballinger
Dr. Thomas Birdwell
Mrs. Pat Bush
Mr. Jim Crumlish
Mrs. Mary Cunningham
Ms. Shigeko Honda
Mr. Ray Jones
Dr. Morris Marx
Mr. Michael McCartan
Mrs. Ellen Vinson
Mr. Joe Vinson
Mrs. Noriko Waits


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