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The Japanese American Museum of San Jose proudly announces a gala dinner to honor its visionaries on February 7, 2009.
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It was the year 1985 when Dr.
Gary Okihiro, then a professor at Santa Clara University,
completed a research project and co-published a book,
Japanese Legacy: Farming and
Community Life in California's Santa Clara Valley. In 1987, Ken Iwagaki, Jimi Yamaichi, and the late Eiichi Sakauye helped establish the Japanese American Resource Center (JARC) to serve as a depository for the many photos and articles collected by Okihiro for his project. |
Over time, the facility changed its name to the Japanese American Museum
of San Jose (JAMsj), which continues to grow and flourish, thanks to
these forward-thinking individuals. In true visionary style, they
thought ahead and out-of-the-box. They took risks, asked the critical
questions, and
dedicated themselves to realize their
hopes and dreams.
Join JAMsj in its salute to visionaries. You will be dazzled by emcees
Mike Inouye and Jan
Yanehiro. Enjoy musical entertainment, a silent auction,
and a donation drawing. The
event will culminate in a multimedia presentation paying tribute to
those who vowed it
could be done.
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Jimi Yamaichi |
Ken Iwagaki |
Gary Okihiro |
Eiichi Sakauye |
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This is a partial listing of auction items. Details on other auction items are still under development. Please check back later...
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Item |
Description |
Value |
Opening Bid |
| 49er Football Tickets and Tailgate Party | Two 49er tickets on the 50 yard line and tailgate party. The Uenaka's tailgate group was nominated by the 49er's for the "Best Tailgate Award". Donated by Paul and Norma Uenaka |
$500.00 |
$350.00 |
| Four Giants tickets for 2009 season | Includes parking pass. Donated by Paul and Norma Uenaka | $175.00 | $125.00 |
| SakaBozzo Celebrity Chefs dinner | Sakabozos will cook for you and entertain you in your own home for 8 guests. Buy the party or gather a group together to have this fun event | $2,000 | $1,250 |
| Autographed Brandi Chastain's Sports bra | Brandi Chastain, a local soccer star, made the women's sports bra famous after her winning goal at the 1999 World Cup. The framed sports bra comes with a photograph. | $425.00 | $300.00 |
| Brandi Chastain's autographed soccer ball and book "Its Not About the Bra" | $125.00 | $75.00 | |
| JAMsj's Poker Hold'em Tournament. | Held on Friday, 2/27/09 from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am. Join us for and evening of friendly competition, good food and prizes. Held at Issei Memorial Building. Buy In no bidding just buy a seat at the table. Limited to 30 people. | $65.00 | |
| Soccer Camp: Santa Clara University Soccer camp | $500.00 | ||
| Collectible and cellar-appropriate wines | Donated by Denise Kawahara Imahara | Potential of $5675. | |
| JAMsj "Behind-the-Scenes" Curator Museum Tour and Luncheon | You and your guests will receive a special tour of the JAMsj exhibits. Lunch and a special Curator discussion is included. Other details TBA. | TBA | |
| JAMsj Director's Japantown Tour and Luncheon | You and your guests will receive a special tour of the historic San Jose Japantown. Lunch and a special presentation is included. Other details TBA. | TBA |