MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Japan America Society is dedicated to strengthening the ties of friendship between the Japanese people and the people of Michigan and Southwestern Ontario. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization with membership open to individuals, organizations, and corporations. The Society organizes a roster of business and cultural presentations and social outings for representatives of local American and Japanese businesses and local organizations, and the general public.
The Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and an Executive Committee.
Serving as Officers are:
Honorary Chairs:
Yusuke Shindo Consul General of Japan
https://www.detroit.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Colin Bird Consul General of Canada
https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/us-eu/detroit.aspx?lang=eng
Dr. Santo J. Ono President of the University of Michigan
Chair
Derrick Redding
https://www.betterfrost.com
Vice Chair:
Hiroki Sasaki
https://www.nissanusa.com
Treasurer: Makoto Fujimoto
https://www.plantemoran.com
Assistant Treasurer: David Roden
dave.m.roden@gmail.com
Secretary: Izumi Suzuki
https://www.suzukimyers.com
President: Liseann Gouin
https://us-japan-canada.org
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM TO JOIN ANY OF THE LEVELS)
AMBASSADOR $8,000: Ambassador Membership Benefits
Up to 10 representatives
Annual Dinner Corporate Table introduction - 2 reserved seats at the head table
Guaranteed reservation privileges
Board of Directors position opportunity
JAS Website acknowledgement
Invitation-only exclusive events
DIPLOMAT $5,000: Diplomat Membership Benefits
Up to 8 representatives
Complimentary Annual Dinner for two people with introduction
Guaranteed reservation privileges
Board of Directors membership opportunity
Website acknowledgement
Invitation-only limited events
GRAND $3,000: Grand Membership benefits
Up to 6 representatives
Board of Directors membership opportunity
Website Acknowledgement in Society publications
Invitation-only limited events
PATRON $1,500: Patron Membership Benefits
Up to 4 representatives
Board of Directors membership opportunity
Website Acknowledgement
CORPORATE $1000: Corporate Membership Benefits
Up to 3 representatives
Board of Directors position
REGULAR $500: Regular Membership Benefits
Up to 2 representatives
SPONSOR $375: Sponsor Membership Benefits
First year only introductory membership
One representative
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $200: Individual Membership Benefits
Allows people without corporate affiliation or working at a University, school, government office or non-profit organization to attend JAS events
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS $100: One Year of Invitations to Young Professionals Events