January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 Facebook Twitter As a reminder, please be advised that the NVC Foundation Officer and Board Member elections will take place on February 28, 2020. At the January 31st general meeting, we opened nominations to the floor. This allowed the Nominations Committee to meet with the nominees
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 By Chris and Colleen Sketchley Facebook Twitter The Children’s Christmas party a 72-year old tradition continues to be a special time for children and families in our community. Memories of attending this Christmas party are a common thread that links all the generations in
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 by Walt Tanimoto Facebook Twitter Happy New Year!I hope you were able to take some well-deserved time off over the holidays. I did, and it was wonderful to make new memories with my family and friends. New Year’s resolutions have been made and in
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 Facebook Twitter February 16 – Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee offers its annual Day of Remembrance Fundraiser featuring a premier presentation of a new play, Baseball Saved Us, based on a book by Ken Mochizuki, and four local taiko groups: Inochi Taiko, Seattle Kokon Taiko,
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 Facebook Twitter CALENDARJanuary 31, Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Executive Board Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm General Membership meeting and potluck *NOMINATIONS for Officers and BoardFebruary 7, Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Nisei LunchFebruary 28, Friday 6:00
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 Facebook Twitter John H. IwaiJohn was born in Auburn, WA on April 25, 1931, and passed away December 16, 2019. An avid ukulele player, John was a member of the NVC; his brother Hisashi Iwai was with the 442nd and is honored on the NVC
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 Facebook Twitter The Go For Broke Spirit - Book Release and ProgramNVC Memorial HallSaturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.Please join the NVC/NVC Foundation in welcoming Shane Sato back to Seattle. Shane will be presenting copies of his book to the Seattle Nisei Veterans
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 By Debbie Kashino Facebook Twitter The NVC Foundation Scholarship Program awards up to four scholarships each year. The first is the NVC/WAC Scholarship for $3000. This honors the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Women’s Auxiliary Committee.Up to three scholarships for $3000 are awarded to
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 By Dale Watanabe Facebook Twitter Author Jamie Ford, who wrote the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, visited the NVC Memorial Hall during the January 3rd Nisei Luncheon. He was joined by a young screenwriter, Chloe Hung, who is tasked with writing a script
January 2020 Volume 70 Issue 1 By Debbie Kashino Facebook Twitter Our neighbors up the street from the NVC Hall came to visit on December 19, 2019. Summit Sierra is a small college-prep public high school which provides a supportive learning environment for a diverse group of passionate young people.