The Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and the funds raised allow us to continue the important work that we do. To the many people who attended the Gala, donated and bid on silent auction gifts, purchased Lexus Opportunity Drawing tickets, made Bid For Education gifts and more, we extend our deepest gratitude for your support.
One of our photographers, Tracy Kumono, produced a short slide show of the evening’s highlights, which she has graciously allowed us to share with you.
She also has the complete set of Gala photos (more than 650) on her website, and you can order individual prints from her directly. You will need to provide your name and email address to enter the gallery and order prints.
In addition, we are pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Lexus Opportunity Drawing is Craig Tomiyoshi of Huntington Beach, California. He will pick up his brand new 2015 Lexus RC F in the fall.
We are interested in hearing your comments about the evening. If you’d like to share your thoughts, please send an email to galadinner@janm.org.
Once again, thank you for your support. We hope to see you next year!
Artist Kip Fulbeck with George & Brad Takei
JANM Founding President Bruce Kaji and his wife Frances
Chairman Emeritus Ernest Doizaki and former JANM President Irene Hirano Inouye
The proud 2014 Gala Dinner Committee celebrating a successful event!
JANM staff, volunteers & alumni were so happy to see volunteer Hitoshi Sameshima in attendance! Hoping to see Hitoshi back at JANM again soon!
The Gala would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors. Thanks especially to Signature Sponsor Paul I. & Hisako Terasaki!
The JANM Gala Dinner Band with Justin Ramos, Miko Shudo, Harrison Crenshaw, Eric Hirschhorn, Tadashi Kuriyama, Marc Encabo & Aaron Rudin
A happy fan takes a picture with Dodger legendary manager Tommy Lasorda. We were excited to have Tommy and Mark Langill (curator for the “Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game” exhibition on view through September 14) join us at the Gala
Masashi Oka, CEO for the Americas, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and President & CEO, Union Bank. We thank Union Bank / The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. for their support as Signature Sponsors of the Gala.
Michael Rouse, Vice President of Diversity, Philanthropy & Community Affairs accepting the Corporate Partnership Award on behalf of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. from JANM President/CEO Greg Kimura and JANM Board of Trustees Chair Gordon Yamate presenting the Corporate Partnership Award
Light refreshments, desserts, drinks, cigars, and music to keep many entertained at the After Party held at the X-Bar.
Photos by Tracy Kumono, Nobuyuki Okada, Daryl Kobayashi, and Russell Kitagawa.
It’s time again for JANM’s annual Gala Dinner! This year’s theme is Evolving Pastimes: Connecting Communities & Generations through Sports. It will be an evening of enlightening stories of history-making men and women who took sports beyond play to inspire, unite, elevate, and shape Japanese Americans.
We will celebrate athletes and sports personalities who not only made an impact at the highest levels of competition but helped forge enduring bonds—from the Nisei who sought normalcy through during the dark days of camp through sports like football, baseball, and basketball to the phenomenal growth of Japanese American leagues after the war.
Photo by Tracy Kumono
When: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
5PM – Silent Auction & Seafood Reception 7PM – Gala Dinner & Program 9:30PM – After Party
For more information about the Gala, please visit the 2014 Gala Dinner page: janm.org/dinner2014.
