2005 Annual Sakura Gala

Join the Japan America Society of Colorado as we present our annual fundraiser in the blossoms season! The 2005 Sakura Gala will be at The Brown Palace Hotel on Wednesday, May 25th beginning at 6 p.m. Joining us are the Mayor of the City and County of Denver, John W. Hickenlooper, who will deliver the keynote address, and Ms. Adele Arakawa of 9News who we will honor for her service to the community. Recipients of the 2005 William and Alice Hosokawa Fellowship will be announced, as well as JASC's Volunteer of the Year.

Gala Invitations will arrive in mail shortly to you members - those who can't wait: you can REGISTER ONLINE HERE (individual registration only -- for corporate sponsorships, please contact our office).

When	Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Featuring Silent Auction, Live Entertainment
Where	The Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202 Call 303-297-3111 for directions. $10 Valet Parking
Who	Everyone is welcome!
How much	Please see below for rates -- New members who joined in the past year: call us for special rates!
Contact	JASC at 303-592-5768

John W. Hickenlooper

Denver's 43rd mayor received degrees in English and Geology from Wesleyan University, and first came to Colorado to work in the oil industry. He then started one of the nation's most successful brewpubs, Denver's Wynkoop Brewing Company. His maiden political voyage, in the 2003 mayoral election, turned out to be a runaway success, and today he ranks as one of the most popular big-city mayors in the United States.

Adele Arakawa

The award-winning evening news anchor on KUSA-TV's 9News began her broadcasting career as a radio disc jockey at the age of 16. In television news, she has done every job: photographer, reporter, producer, and anchor. She is an energetic and active member of the Japan America Society of Colorado, and has made extensive contributions to Japanese-American organizations throughout the state.

Shogun Sponsor at $5000
	Includes: Two Corporate Tables of eight, sixteen tickets to the Private V.I.P. Reception, media recognition, display of company banner at the Gala, full page advertisement in Gala program, sponsor and logo listing in Gala program, recognition at the Gala.
Sakura Sponsor at $2500
Includes: One Corporate Table of eight, six tickets to the Private V.I.P. Reception, media recognition, display of company banner at the Gala, half page advertisement in Gala program, sponsor and logo listing in Gala program, recognition at the Gala.
Momiji Sponsor at $1500
	Includes: One Corporate Table of eight, four tickets to the Private V.I.P. Reception, sponsor listing in Gala program, recognition at the Gala.
Tokubetsu Sponsor at $900
Includes: Four Seats at a Corporate Table of eight, two tickets to the Private V.I.P. Reception, sponsor listing in Gala program, recognition at the Gala.
Individual Tickets
General Public: $90 Members and Guests: $60 JET Members, Full-Time Educators and Students: $45

We are also accepting donations for silent auctions, which is part of our fundraising effort to build funds for our programs throughout the year. If you have a hidden treasure in your house or at your business and are interested in providing a tax-deductible donation, please contact us at (303) 592-5768 or at jascolorado@att.net.

For additional information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact our office at (303) 592-5768!