{"id":57035,"date":"2025-06-17T02:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T02:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/?page_id=57035"},"modified":"2026-01-27T03:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:17:58","slug":"for-current-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/ja\/for-current-members\/","title":{"rendered":"For Current Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-table_of_contents alignfull\">\n  <ul class=\"a-horizontal_menu__list\">\n          <li class=\"a-horizontal_menu__link\">\n        <a href=\"#Member-Regions\">Regional Contacts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n          <li class=\"a-horizontal_menu__link\">\n        <a href=\"#nmo\">New Member Orientation<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n          <li class=\"a-horizontal_menu__link\">\n        <a href=\"#Promotional-Materials\">Promotional Materials<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome, USJC Members! Here are your tools and regional contacts to stay engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-ac8d92f4-d2a9-4363-b0d1-0b7161d46bc3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/annual-membership-contribution\/\">Annual Contribution Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-43a05712-5ebc-4090-9c4e-0bbb31f52ae7\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/usjc-membership-contact-information-update-form\/\">Update Contact Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Member-Regions\">Regional Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For members representing USJC at an upcoming event, the following materials are available for use at booths, tables, and other displays.&nbsp;<strong>If you have any questions about available funding or support, please contact your regional leader or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:membership@usjapancouncil.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">membership@usjapancouncil.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.25%;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin: 1.6em 0 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n  border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGqjYyPUio\/zt7-ge5pqBsmVRrlsLVYbg\/view?embed\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hawaii<\/strong>&nbsp;(Kristin Alm, Mitch Noguchi, Courtney Takara)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;(Ambassador Hans Klemm, Austi Kaji, Ken Inoue, Sarah Bader, Alex Wise, Dustin Ikeda, Melynie Yoneda, Taiki Yamamoto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midwest<\/strong>&nbsp;(Daniela One and Mike Tanimura)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mountain<\/strong>&nbsp;(Courtney Ozaki and Elise Corwin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New England<\/strong>&nbsp;(Christine Pilcavage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New York &amp; Vicinity<\/strong>&nbsp;(Darin Arita and Julie Azuma)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern CA &amp; Nevada<\/strong>\u00a0(Saki Takasu and Tatsuki Tomita)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Northwest<\/strong>&nbsp;(Sam Ushio, Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong, Verne Naito)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Southeast<\/strong>&nbsp;(Jin Yoshikawa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Southern CA &amp; Southwest<\/strong>&nbsp;(Kevin Onishi and CyVan Yamamoto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texas &amp; Vicinity<\/strong>&nbsp;(Fumi Maher and Steve Sakanashi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Washington, D.C. &amp; Vicinity<\/strong>\u00a0(Erika Ninoyu and Janrose Samson)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nmo\">New Member Orientation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRCQWTZJbbkm8l-_3uKn6yR8qaW1oaKUsGLzjByfqqJc49WEcrpItv88_2xM7t6EQ\/pubembed?start=false&#038;loop=false&#038;delayms=3000\"\n          frameborder=\"0\"\n          allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n          mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"\n          webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\"\n          style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Promotional-Materials\">Promotional Materials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For members who will be attending an event on behalf of USJC, the following materials are provided as a resources to display at booths, tables, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-holder wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-horizontal-holder-mobile wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-horizontal-holder-tablet\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-holder horizontal-tab-width-mobile horizontal-tab-width-tablet\">\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-mobile-horizontal-tab wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-tablet-horizontal-tab\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start; \"><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-tab-0\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-panel-0\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\">Guidelines<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-tab-1\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-panel-1\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap active\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-title-background-color: #eeeeee; --ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\">Promotional Materials<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-content\" style=\"\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-panel-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-tab-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Communications-Guidelines-for-Members-2022.pdf\">Communication Guidelines for Members<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap active\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-491704c4-050c-4adb-a911-df6182db2c15-tab-1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mission-Overview-Evergreen.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Mission &amp; Overview Evergreen.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-837dbb71-faf8-4e08-b324-c341a428280a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mission-Overview-Evergreen.pdf\">Mission &amp; Overview Evergreen<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mission-Overview-Evergreen.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-837dbb71-faf8-4e08-b324-c341a428280a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/USJC-Banner-3ft.-x-9ft.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:380px\" aria-label=\"Embed of USJC Banner 3ft. x 9ft..\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-94a2989f-03e6-45a5-a0cd-7ccbd35bf675\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/USJC-Banner-3ft.-x-9ft.pdf\">USJC Banner 3ft. x 9ft.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/USJC-Banner-3ft.-x-9ft.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-94a2989f-03e6-45a5-a0cd-7ccbd35bf675\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership Contribution and Renewal<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">How do I renew my membership?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\">\n\n<p>A renewal notice will be sent to you annually, approximately one month before your membership end date. To renew your membership, you may complete the Annual Membership Contribution form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/annual-membership-contribution\/\">here<\/a>. You can also enroll in a biannual and annual membership contribution subscription to automatically renew your membership.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">Why is my membership important to USJC?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\">\n\n<p>Your membership allows USJC to be a vibrant and active organization. Your engagement and participation in our various programs is the core of USJC\u2019s work and mission. The member-led affinity groups are good examples of member leadership and innovation. Your annual contribution helps USJC continue to provide programs and events that support the U.S.- Japan relationship.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">Is my annual contribution tax deductible?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\">\n\n<p>Donations to the U.S.-Japan Council may be tax deductible as permitted by law under the 501(c)(3) U.S. tax code. The U.S.-Japan Council\u2019s tax identification number is 90-0447211. The U.S.-Japan Council is incorporated in Japan as a Public Interest Corporation (koeki zaidan hojin) and may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) Public Interest Corporation name is: Koueki Zaidan Hojin Beinichi Kaunshiru-Japan. Please consult with your financial advisor on taxes and contributions to USJC.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">What does it mean to be a member in \u201cgood standing?\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\">\n\n<p>\u201cGood standing\u201d means you are current on your membership renewal and contribution (dues).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">If I\u2019m an inactivated member, how can I be a current member again? Do I need to be renominated?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-ce7e44b8-f118-44b0-b211-1d032d3adc7a\">\n\n<p>We are happy to welcome you again as a USJC member! All you need to do to become current is renew your membership <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/annual-membership-contribution\/\">here<\/a> based on your current membership level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement in USJC<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-cff11b4d-2a69-43ec-b9ba-56cc26a50a46\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cff11b4d-2a69-43ec-b9ba-56cc26a50a46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-cff11b4d-2a69-43ec-b9ba-56cc26a50a46\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">How can I become engaged in USJC?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cff11b4d-2a69-43ec-b9ba-56cc26a50a46\">\n\n<p>There are several ways to become engaged in USJC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Regional activities &#8211; Attend and participate in regional activities. Our 12 regions and their respective regional leaders host numerous activities throughout the year. Once you join USJC, members are \u201ctagged\u201d in one or more of these regions and receive invitations to event. Upon request, members can be \u201ctagged\u201d in multiple regions (for frequent travel or multiple residences). If you would like to be tagged in multiple regions or be introduced to regional leaders, please contact a USJC staff (Lauren Matsumoto at lmatsumoto@usjapanconcil.org). Please visit the Upcoming Events page on our website to get up-to-date information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. USJC Newsletters &#8211; Read our monthly newsletter where current events are listed. The newsletter includes a message from USJC President &amp; CEO Audrey Yamamoto and stories and photos from recent events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Affinity Groups &#8211; Affinity groups are member-led initiatives and reserved for USJC members only. The groups are a great way to meet other members who share commoninterests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. Japanese American Storytelling Program &#8211; Share your Japanese-American story to university students in Japan. This program is also reserved for USJC members only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e. Attending the Annual Conference &#8211; This signature program convenes over 700 attendees annually and is host to global leaders who address a myriad of issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The Annual Conference is a superb networking event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f. Attending Members Day &#8211; USJC offers this additional program for members during the week of the Annual Conference. USJC leadership and member-led programs are highlighted during this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>g. Follow USJC on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for information on events and programs, including signature leadership programs (Emerging Leaders Program and the Japanese American leadership delegation).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature Leadership Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">How can I apply for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\">\n\n<p>Applications for the Emerging Leaders Program are generally open in early summer with selections made by September.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">How can I apply to the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD)?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\">\n\n<p>Applications and selection for the Japanese American Leadership Delegation are generally open in late summer, with selections completed in November.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #336eb2; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #336eb2;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\" style=\"color: #ffffff; \">How can I apply to the Advanced Leaders Collective (ALC)?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f62ae375-7792-4313-8292-157c3eaf11cf\">\n\n<p>Applications and selection for the Advanced Leaders Collective are generally open in early summer, with selections completed by September.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome, USJC Members! 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