Seattle NVC - Newsletter

August 2010, Volume 60, Issue 7

Featured Articles

NVC Speakers Series: Tsukasa Namekata, Ph.D.

Dr. Tsukasa Namekata presented his topic "My Life in Postwar Japan & New Life in the United States - A Story of one Lucky Survivor" at the June Speakers Series.

Minidoka 2010 - Seattle NVC Participation

This year, the Seattle NVC played a prominent role in the closing ceremony held in Twin Falls, Idaho.

2010 Minidoka Through the Eyes of Lauren Lane

Lauren Lane is a Junior at Holy Names Academy and the grand-daughter of Tosh and Toshi Okamoto.

Matsutake Tori - 2010

Check-out the latest on the upcoming Matsutake Tori to be held in October.

NVC Speakers Series: Kenichi 'Ken' Sato

Borned in Keahua, Maui, Ken Sato was the featured speaker for the July NVC Speakers Series.

NVC Summer Cookout an Inter-Generational Affair

Some traditions are too good to miss, and the NVC Summer Cookout is one of them!

Visit to Bruyeres: July 2010

Commander Keith Yamaguchi shares memories of his recent trip to Bruyeres.

Korean War Memorial Ceremony

Washington residents and veterans organizations were invited to a special wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to the Korean War veterans.

JAVA Offers Complimentary Life Membership

In its recent JAVA Executive Council meeting, the members unanimously agreed to offer Life Membership to interested veterans of the 100th Battalion, 442nd RCT, and the Japanese American Korean War Veterans (JAKWV).

Save the Date: Memorial Wall Dedication

Join us Sunday, September 5th for the dedication of the NVC Foundation Japanese American Memorial Wall.