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JASI 2013 Annual Gala Report
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Here's what guests had to say about this year's Gala:
Everyone agrees: JASI’s 2013 Annual Gala was smash of Sumo-sized proportions! Held on Tuesday, June 11th and attended by 500 guests from across Indiana and the Midwest, this year’s Gala was “BIG” - both in attendance (one of the largest attended galas ever) and featured keynote speakers, Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Sumo Star Yasokichi Konishiki. Thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers, guests, and volunteers who made this year's event one of the best galas ever. Attendees enjoyed networking during the Patrons' Reception and the General Reception before the start of the dinner and program.
In what continued to be an evening of firsts, JASI was honored to welcome Indiana Governor Mike Pence as the keynote speaker. In his enthusiastic speech, Governor Pence reaffirmed Indiana’s strong commitment to its friendship with Japan. He also presented Tatsuhiro Shindo, outgoing Chief Executive Director of JETRO Chicago, with an "Honorary Hoosier" award. Thank you Governor!
Yasokichi Konishiki, sumo star, gave a presentation on his successful sumo career and explained how a young Hawaiian became the highest ranking foreign-born sumo wrestler in Japan. The event was concluded when Konishiki was joined by his wife Chie, local Indianapolis band “The Tides”, and dancers from IndyHula for a wonderful and uplifting musical performance.
Thank you again to all of the guests and sponsors! We look forward to seeing you next year!
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