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In addition to its ongoing activities, Chicago JACL also
holds a number of annual events as a means of fulfilling its
mission in the community.
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Day of Remembrance is held every year on the Sunday
closest to February 19th, the day Executive Order 9066 was
signed by President Roosevelt. Executive Order 9066 gave the
U.S. Army the authority to remove civilians from the
military zones of Washington, Oregon and California. This
led to the removal and internment of all people of Japanese
descent living in those zones. The Chapter sponsors Day of
Remembrance along with the Japanese American Service
Committee and the Chicago Japanese American Historical
Society. The date for 2010 Day of Remembrance has not been set yet. Please visit the Photo Gallery for pictures from 2009 Day of Remembrance here.
INAUGURAL
The Inaugural takes place every fall and marks the
swearing in of the Chapter’s board of directors for the
following year. A month or two prior to the Inaugural,
members elect the new board of directors at an open meeting.
The Inaugural is an opportunity for members to socialize
and renew acquaintances. In addition to the installation of
the new board of directors, the event includes a topical
speaker and entertainment.
 GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Chapter’s golf tournament takes place annually in
July. Held every year since 1993, the tournament provides an
opportunity for those members interested in golf to get
together for a day of fun and relaxation. Handicaps are
assigned based on the Peoria System and prizes are awarded
for low net scores, nearest to the pin, longest drive and
low gross scores.
NIKKEI COMMUNITY PICNIC
The JACL, along with the Japanese American Service Committee, has sponsored the Nikkei Community Picnic since 1995. Aditional support has been provided by the Japan America Society of Chicago, the Asian American Law Enforcement Association, and Tohkon Judo Academy. Held annually in early August at a local forest preserve, the picnic unites the Japanese American community for a day of food, games, and karaoke.
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