"Japanese Sake" "Song" "Socialize"

Dec. 7th Fundraising Party

Commemorating the start of the New York City endorsed “After school: IntroducingJapanese Culture Program”

©Kana Sasaki
Mr. Sato of Consulate of Japan Ms. Sandra Endo of NY1 ©Kana Sasaki Mr. Oyama, the second MVP 2006	NY de Volunteer hosted the annual fund raising event with Actress Masayo Kawaguchi and Actor Kenji Nakano on December 7th, 2007 at the Felissimo Townhouse.  In this year’s fund raising event we featured, Sake tasting event, and internationally renowned opera singer, Ms. Tamura Asako’s performance.  Also, attendees had an opportunity to win Plasma TV, name brand cosmetics, gift certificates for fine-dining NY restaurants, amongst other great prizes.    Among the guest list, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Consulate General of Japan in New York, Mr. Sato gave a speech and encouraged NYdV for our daily social action programs.  As a special guest, TV NY1’s reporter, Sandra Endo gave a speech about NYdV and how she feels proud of the group’s activity as a Japanese American.  The 10 names of Most Valuable Participants(MVP) for 2006 was read and Mr. Oyama was honored on the behalf.  Raffle drawing was the high point of the evening as some attendees even bought $1,000 worth of raffle tickets.    The event was like NYdV, where the attendees were people of different ethnicity, nationality and generation and everyone enjoyed the Felissimo Townhouse’s elegant space and networking with the NY community.  Here are some feedbacks we got from attendees:  “I look forward to coming to the NYdV’s annual fundraising event, but with the sponsor companies and performances, MC and the gorgeous venue this year, it became a very huge event and I felt the organization’s growth!!!!  With the community’s awareness, I would like to strongly like to support the organization.”  “I came as a raffle prize donor and participated to the NYdV’s activity for the first time.  Being here for the first time and to see the event first hand, I was very impressed at the size and the systemized organization, more than what I see in the website or any article on a newspaper.  There are very few active organizations in the Japanese community in New York and I am determined to support NYdV’s further activities.  I am glad I came along today.”  “I enjoyed the event tonight as my perception of volunteering and NPO has changed and I would like to participate in NYdV’s activity next year.”  The details of the event will be published in “NY Seikatsu Shukan” and “Yomi-time”.  NYdV’s mission is dedicated towards promoting civic participation for the greater New York metropolitan community and for deepening an understanding between the United States and Japan.  To realize our mission, we need solid fiscal foundation and the revenues from the fundraising party will be used towards our activities and we would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  Last but not least, we would like to wish for your continued good health, happiness and success and look forward for your continued support.  NY de Volunteer Noriko Hino

Date and Time	December 7th, 2006 (Thursday) 5:30-8:30pm
Place	Felissimo Townhouse 10 West 56th Street (bet. 5-6th Avenue) New York, NY 10019 map
Subway	N, R line 57th Street station
tichet	$60 at the door
Contact	staff@nydevolunteer.org

	ASAKO TAMURA BIOGRAPHY Ms. Asako Tamura, light lyric soprano, has appeared with opera companies all over the world. She has performed the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor with Hungarian State Opera (Budapest), Ente Luglio Musicale Trapanese(Italy),Teatro Lirico di Cagliari(Italy), Opera Constanza (Romania); Amalia in I masnadieri with Sarasota Opera(Florida); Violetta in La Traviata with Elpaso opera(Texas);Gilda in Rigoletto with Hungarian State; Musetta in La Boheme with Tokyo Art sphere (Japan) ; micaela in Carmen with Tokyo city opera(Japan); Juliette in Romeo et Juliette with Hungarian State Opera ;Licenza in Il sogno di Scipione with Gotham Chamber Opera (New York); Ancella Strascita in Elektra with Arena di Verona(Italy). On the concert stage, Ms. Tamura has performed as a soloist with The Three Tenors (Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras) in Yokohama, Japan, as well as with Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York, Opera Ai Fori Gala orchestra in Roma.
	Piano: Mr. Michael Spassov Michael Spassov earned Bachelorfs and Masterfs degrees in composition at the Juilliard School, where he was a student of Samuel Adler and Christopher Rouse. His music has been played by the Juilliard Orchestra, eighth blackbird, and Torontofs continuum ensemble. Also active as a conductor, he has pursued studies with Gustav Meier, Carl St. Clair, and Jonathan Coopersmith. Most recently, he covered gLa Bohemeh at Sarasota Opera, and will return next season for gMadama Butterflyh. This October, he will join the Little Opera Company of New Jersey to conduct gDon Giovannih.
	Yamaha DGT2A piano is provided courtesy of Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Piano moving

Dassai
Dassai Migaki Niwari-Sanbu It is the sake that defines Dassai. It is made with rice that has been milled so that only 23% of the original size. You can enjoy a delicate fruity aroma and a refined flavor Dassai 50 It i s a premium junmai ginjo, made from only rice milled down to 50%, water and koji mold. It has Clean, soft and very subtle, the balanced aromas and a mild sweetness. Dassai Nigori Because quality of this nigori is high, Unlike most of Nigori, this sake is not too sweet and doesn�ft have the thick after taste. Instead, it has very refreshing semi-dry sweetness and great aroma of ginjo
Nanbu-Bijin
	Tokubetsu Junmaishu Nuts and rice billowing together in the rich nose. rich, lively mouth feel, an excellent presence on the tongue but not at all cloying, and with a well-constructed and complex undercurrent of flavors.
	Daiginjo This is one of the competitors of the National New Sake Appraisal Competition, where sake brewery all over Japan will compete their original sake. The rice is 40% polish off, therefore it has a fragrance of fruits. Clean and sophisticated in taste, it goes well with TOFU, YUBA, and WHITE FISH SASHIMI.
Ozeki
	Dai Ginjo Osakaya Chobei With a history going back to 1711 and sake making techniques perfected through time. Ozeki bring you the finest sakes in the world. Named in honor of the founder of Ozeki Sake Brewery - Ozekaya Chobei. Made from the highest quality Japanese rice from the famous Nada region. Rice is polished 50% removed for highest Dai Ginjo Quality. Traditional long and cold fermentation period extracts the most flabor from the rice. Full flavored on the palate with the rich smoothness of Dai Ginjo.
	Honjozo Karatanba Produced in Japan's famous Tamba region. Well known for centuries for the quality of its water, rice and brewmasters. Dry style sake that is full flavored and bold in taste.
Rihaku
	Rihaku - Wandering Poet Quality Grade: Junmai Ginjo (at least 40% of rice grain polished away) Seimaibuai: 55% (45% of rice grain polished away) Rice: Yamada Nishiki Nihonshu-do: +3 Alcohol: 15.2% Acidity: 1.6 Tasting Notes: Brewed carefully and slowly at low temperatures using traditional brewing techniques and Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 55%. Characterized by a well-rounded flavor with a solidness to the flavor and fragrance, and a clean finish.
	Rihaku Nigori (Unfiltered) - Dreamy Clouds Quality Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai (at least 30% of rice grain polished away, "Tokubetsu" = "Special") Seimaibuai: 59% (41% of rice grain polished away) Rice: Gohyakuman-goku Nihonshu-do: +3 Alcohol: 15.6% Acidity: 1.6 Tasting Notes: Aromas of rice and ripe red plums. Bright, mouthwatering acidity leads into a soft and chewy texture from the unfiltered rice particles. The ricey flavor is joined by gently nutty and slightly fruity flavors in the long finish.
Beer
	Orion beer
Oolong Tea
	Suntory Oolong Tea, a brand known for its long-term popularity.
Food
	Sushi and several foods cream puff for desert

for ALL
	$50 discount for the flight to Japan
for first 80 people
	JAL GUIDE Book New York

Win Great prizes
	Golf set	Watabe Sporting Goods
	Domestic Free Airplain Ticket
		EXRoyal Co Inc
	cosmetic set
	All-in-One Spa set
	Manicure and Pedicure	Jeniette New York Day Spa
	Top of the Rock admission
	C3L Maple River with Hip Strap
	and many more cosmetice goods	from many brands

Meal certificate
Lunch for 2 X 2	$50 gift certificate X 2	$100 gift certificate X 2
$50 gift certificate X 2	dinner for 4	$50 gift certificate X 2
Sushi You	Bottega DelVino	Sushi of Gari
$50 gift certificate X 2	$50 gift certificate X 2	$50 gift certificate X 2
Shabu tatsu	Sobaya	Sushi of Gari 46
Mishelin New York City 2006 Gude Book

Allumonde

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Allumonde Stainless Steel Allumonde Titanium Coating Allumonde Silver Allumonde Gold Price: $35 Price: $55 Price: $85 Price: $2,500