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Programs
Our
chapter members represent a broad demographic with varied interests,
and as a result we offer diverse programs that we hope offer something
for everybody. Hopefully you will find something here you are
interested in too!
Educational
Programs
Scholarships
The chapter annually
sponsors and administers scholarships for high school seniors
in Santa Clara County. Applications are available in January.
Math Contest
All
Santa Clara County Junior High School students are invited to
participate in this mathematics contest. This annual mathematics
contest is held in late January or early February and sponsored
by the chapter, the California Mathematics Council Student Activity
Trust, the Santa Clara Valley Mathematics Association and the
Santa Teresa High School Mathematics Department.
The purpose of this contest is to stimulate interest
in mathematics among junior and senior high school students and
to encourage them to raise their mathematical abilities. The late
Mr. Kiyoshi TOKUTOMI started the formerly named Hokubei Mainichi
Mathematics Contest in 1966. He was the Hokubei Mainichi San Jose
Branch Assistant Manager. His wife, Kiyoko, began administering
the test, after he passed away. Mrs. Tokutomi passed away in December,
2002. In honor of the founders of the contest, the contest has
been renamed in their name, Tokutomi.
The Contest Date in 2008: January 12, 2008.
Internship/Fellowship/Community
Leadership Opportunities
For information about internship/fellowship/community
leadership opportunities, the list is
available at this link.
Furthermore, the chapter sponsors educational programs including
guest lectures, discussions, and panel groups focusing on the
Japanese American experience and historical lessons from
the internment experience and the aftermath.
Civil
Rights The chapter continues to promote the
virtues of equality and tolerance for all Americans through its
support of various human and civil rights activities and partnerships
with like-minded community organizations.
Cultural Stressing the importance of preserving
Japanese American culture, customs and traditions in the spirit
of promoting cultural awareness and understanding, SJ JACL offers
numerous programs designed to share Japanese American culture.
Community
Building One of the biggest priorities for the
chapter is building bridges with fellow Japantown and community
organizations in an attempt to foster increased cooperation, communication,
and goodwill.
Social
Programs and Activities
SJ JACL is committed not only
to being a responsible citizen of the non-profit community, but
also to offering events that are fun and interactive.
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