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Nikkei Matsuri
Date
May 04, 2008 from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Location
San Jose Japantown, 5th and Jackson
Cost
Free
Contact
Hoyt Nelson,
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NSC has a long-standing tradition of selling Chinese chicken salad at the yearly Nikkei Matsuri festival in early May (Sunday May 4 this year). This has always been our biggest money maker of the year and is particularly needed this year in view of the funds we will need for our 50th Anniversary celebrations. We need to get started as soon as possible for this activity because there are many tasks to complete and time slips away quickly.

The more volunteers we get, the less time will be required from each of us, so please consider helping NSC in any of the following aspects that you can. Previous Nikkei Matsuri festivals have required about 50 volunteers. Since our membership is around 160, this means we need about 1 out of every 3 members to volunteer. The good news is that if we get that many volunteers, each of us won’t need to put in extroardinary effort.

We need volunteers in the following categories:

  • Requesting and getting donations of food, use of facilities and materials
  • Transporting food and materials to prep facilities and final site
  • Cooking and food preparation and cleanup
  • Monitoring and maintaining required standards for food prep
  • Final assembly and selling the product in four shifts
  • Setup and takedown of facilities

We need about 50 volunteers and we need people to sign up by March 15. If you can help in any way, please contact Hoyt Nelson at . Some committee meetings will be necessary to coordinate the effort and to inform and instruct volunteers regarding their responsibilities.

Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by!
Help NSC in this historic year of 50th Anniversary celebrations.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
NSC Board Meeting
Date
May 15, 2008 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple. 2751 Luis Rd. Palo Alto 94303
Cost
Free
Contact
Curtis Otaguro,
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50th Anniversary Golf Social
Date
June 07, 2008 from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Location
Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Rd. San Jose
Cost
$60 members
$65 guests
Cost includes: Green Fees, Cart Fee, Setup Kit, and Prizes
Contact
Hi Fujii,
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Join us at the Los Lagos Golf Course! Situated next to Coyote Creek, this Social is designed for players of all abilities and offers a competitive mix of Nine Par 3 holes, four Par 4 holes and five Par 5 holes.

First Group Tees off at 9:00 am
Everyone ... please arrive by 8:30am

Format: Best Ball
Nearest To The Cup on some Par 3s
Longest Drive Contents

Deadline: April 30, 2008

NSC 50th Anniversary Bowl-O-Fun
Date
June 07, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Location
Fourth Street Bowl, 1441 N. Fourth St., San Jose, CA
Cost
Members (NSC/ASBCLA) $20 (Includes 3 games of bowling, lunch and prizes.
Non-Members $25 $3 shoe rental not included)
Contact
Curtis Otaguro,
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Nisei Ski Club's 50th Anniversary weekend celebration starts off with a fun day of bowling at Fourth Street Bowl (NSC's South Bay ski trip pick up). You'll have plenty of time to socialize with your fellow NSCers while rolling your ball down the alley. Some members and guests will come from out of town for this event, so this will be a great time to catch up or make new friends. Lunch will be served with prizes given away at the end. You'll have a bowl o' fun!
NSC 50th Anniversary: Annual Post-Season Dinner and Dance
Date
June 07, 2008 from 06:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location
Holiday Inn (Mediterranean Center). 1740 North First Street, San Jose.
Cost
Dinner & Dance $65 Members
Dinner & Dance $75 Non-Members
Dance Only $25 Members
Dance Only $30 Non-Members
Dance Only (at the door) $35 Members/Non Members
Contact
Curtis Otaguro, Alice Horio,
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An Evening of 50 Years of GOLDEN MEMORIES of NSC FUN!

Three Course Dinner!
Displays!
Silent Auction!
Raffle!
Dancing!

Join us in Celebration of over 50 Years of Friendship and Fun through the love of SKIING!

PROGRAM
No Host Bar
6:00 PM Come Early! Socialize with Former Presidents and Friends!
6:30-7:30 PM Dinner
7:30-8:30 PM General Meeting / Program
9:00-12:00 AM Dance

STAY AWHILE!
Mention Nisei Ski Club for a special $79 (plus tax) room rate at the Holiday Inn-SJ
Rate available until: May 15, 2008 . Call the Holiday Inn-SJ (408) 793-3300 to reserve your rooms!

THREE DINING OPTIONS! Select one on your registration form:
Beef: Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus.
Chicken: Chicken Wellington (Boneless Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mushroom Duxelle in a Cabernet Sauce).
Vegetarian: Cavatappi Pasta w/ Garlic, Herbs & Fresh Vegetables in a Marinara Sauce.

NSC 50th Anniversary: Golden Memories Picnic
Date
June 08, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Location
Mitchell Park (Pine Grove Area), 600 East Meadow Drive
Cost
Member Cost: $8.00
Non-member Cost: $10.00
At the Park: $12.00
Contact
Alice Horio,
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The party is still going on. We know you have a lot of energy left to join us for a picnic at Mitchell Park. After a day of golfing, bowling and dancing, you can continue to socialize with current and past NSC members and guests. We will be serving a BBQ luncheon and playing some interesting games.
July Fireworks and Potluck Celebration
Date
July 04, 2008 from 06:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location
Emeryville Sport Fishing Center, 3310 Powel St. Emeryville, CA 94608
Cost
Member/Guest: $45
Free Parking
Contact
Jim Tanaka,
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Celebrate the 4th of July with a spectacular fireworks display near the Golden Gate Bridge. Come aboard the NEW HUCK FINN and join NSC on a cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy a potluck dinner with the view of the sunset and the San Francisco skyline.

6:00pm: Check-in
6:30pm: Boat departs
9:30pm: Firework celebration starts
10:30pm: Boat returns

Sign up by - June 30, 2008

No Refunds - This event is limited to 30 people.

NEW HUCK FINN is a Stable 65 ft Boat

NSC GRAND SLAM VII FISHING CHARTER
Date
July 26, 2008 from 05:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Location
Emeryville Sport Fishing Center, 3310 Powel St. Emeryville, CA 94608
Cost
Member/Guests: $85.00
Charges Not Included: Rod Rental $10.00 (Use your own or borrow one if possible)
One Day License $12.60 or (Full Season is $38.85 & Bay-Delta Stamp $6.05)
Tackle Kit $8.00 - $12.00 from Emeryville Sportfishing (or borrow from other anglers)
Contact
Nelson Owyang,
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Join in on an exciting day of Rock Cod fishing aboard the New Seeker from Emeryville Sportfishing as Nisei Ski Club embarks on Grand Slam VII. You can see mesmerizing views of the beautiful California coast and maybe spot a whale or other marine wildlife while enjoying the company of fellow NSC members, great food and drink, and the thrill of a hard-fighting and very tasty Rock Cod on the end of the line. Bring a potluck dish. NSC will provide drinks. Space is limited to 30. After Friday, July 4th, spaces cannot be guaranteed because remaining spaces may be released to the general public. So sign up early!

Our first choice will be Rock Cod. However, should the weather or winds prove uncooperative or the ocean too rough, Bay fishing for Halibuts and Stripe Bass will be the alternatives.

When: Saturday, July 26, 2008
5:00 AM: Meet at Marina. Buy license and tackle kit and rent rod if necessary.
6:00 AM: Departure
4:00 PM (approx.): Return to Marina