AAJ 2014-2015
The following is a summary of the events of Akita Association of JETs (AAJ) for the JET year August 2014 to July 2015.
AAJ Council
| Chairman | Chairman | Vice-chairman | Vice-chairman | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Grant | Dave Johnson | Alana Stephenson | Lynne Francis | Kinza Cooper |
Donations
| Event | Profits | Cause | Donation | Donated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Party | ¥132,500 *KG (¥146,611)AAJ 2014 | Misonotenshien Orphanage | ¥200,000 | June 22, 2015 (295 days late) |
| Tazawako Camping | ¥32,000 | June 22, 2015 (267 days late) | ||
| Halloween Dance Party | ¥501,427*KG (¥487,820)AAJ 2014 (¥464,000)AAJ 2015 | Peace Winds Japan | ¥464,000 | July 9, 2015 (257 days late) |
| Soup Curry Quiz | ¥22,500 | Japan Cat Network | ¥22,500 | July 9, 2015 (230 days late) |
| Christmas Caroling | ¥57,610 | Misonotenshien Orphanage | ¥57,654 in toys & books | June 22, 2015 (193 days late) |
| Valentine's Masquerade | ¥5,000 | Japanese Red Cross Society | ¥80,000 | July 9, 2015 (139 days late) |
| St. Patrick's Day Party | ¥73,000 | July 9, 2015 (111 days late) | ||
| Akita International Sumo Basho | ¥80,156 | Save the Children | ¥80,156 | June 26, 2015 |
| Goodbye Party | ¥10,000 | Equal Marriage Alliance Japan | ¥10,000 | Sep 10, 2015 (60 days late) |
| Total | ¥ ? | ¥914,310 |
Financial report from AAJ 2014-2015
Earnings as reported by the AAJ 2015-2016 council
Welcome Party
The Welcome Party was held at Sanbōen, in Yurihonjō on August 30, 2014. There were 83 attendees. Proceeds were intended for Misonotenshien Orphanage. The amount raised is uncertain:
- ¥132,500 according to a Kenneth Grant Facebook post (September 1, 2014)
- In the first week of June 2016, about a week after details concerning Kenneth Grant were added to this page, Kenneth Grant deleted the Facebook event page for this event and changed his Facebook profile name to Lewis Dennis.
- ¥146,611 according to AAJ 2014-2015 (Spring edition of the Akitan, April 20, 2014)
However, all proceeds from the event were embezzled by Kenneth Grant the chairperson that time.
The proceeds were eventually donated in cash on June 22, 2015. The actions of Kenneth Grant delayed delivery of the funds by 295 days!
Misonotenshien Orphanage Donation
Original Facebook post from Kenneth Grant (aka Lewis Dennis)
Wil, AAJ and the head nun
AAJ and the head nun
Tazawako Camping
The Tazawako Camping was held at Tazawako Campground on September 27-28, 2014. There were 34 attendees. In total ¥32,000 was raised for Misonotenshien Orphanage.
However, all proceeds from the event were embezzled by Kenneth Grant the chairperson that time.
The proceeds were eventually donated in cash on June 22, 2015. The actions of Kenneth Grant delayed delivery of the funds by 267 days!
- Misonotenshien Orphanage Donation
- Wil, AAJ and the head nun
- AAJ and the head nun
Halloween Dance Party
The Halloween Dance Party was held at Jamhouse in Akita City on October 25, 2014. There were 200+ attendees (according to AAJ 2014-2015) or 278 according to Kenneth Grant. The amount raised is uncertain:
- ¥501,427 according to a Kenneth Grant Facebook post (October 31, 2014)
- In the first week of June 2016, about a week after details concerning Kenneth Grant were added to this page, Kenneth Grant deleted the Facebook event page for this event and changed his Facebook profile name to Lewis Dennis.
- ¥487,820 according to AAJ 2014-2015 (Spring edition of the Akitan, April 20, 2015)
- ¥464,000 according to AAJ 2015-2016 (Charity Akita website [1] in Sept 18, 2015)
However, all proceeds from the event were embezzled by Kenneth Grant the chairperson that time.
Eventually ¥464,000 was forwarded to Peace Winds Japan on July 27, 2015 by AAJ 2015-2016.
- The Facebook event page was deleted by Kenneth Grant.
Peace Winds Japan furikomi receipt
Original Facebook post from Kenneth Grant (aka Lewis Dennis)
Soup Curry Quiz
The Pub Quiz & Soup Curry Night was held at Soup Curry Savina on November 22, 2014. There were 34 attendees. In total ¥22,500 was raised for Japan Cat Network.
Proceeds from the event were donated by bank transfer to Japan Cat Network on July 9, 2015 (230 days after the event). The delay was due in part because the money was originally planned to be combined with the proceeds from the Halloween Party (that were embezzled by Kenneth Grant), and also because of where the money was going. This event was the first where charity money was raised for non-human charities. Not everyone within the community was happy with this. It was discussed on Facebook and later decided to just give profits from this event to Japan Cat Network.
Japan Cat Network donation receipt
Christmas Caroling
The annual Christmas Caroling event was held at Akita Station on December 13, 2014. There were 24 participants. In total ¥57,610 was raised to buy toys and books for Misonotenshien Orphanage.
Money raised from this event was used to purchase toys and books (worth ¥57,654) and was delivered to Misonotenshien Orphanage by Wil Lentze and AAJ members on June 22, 2015. On the same day the money raised from the Welcome Party & Tazawako Camping (all of which was embezzled by Kenneth Grant the chairperson that time, and later repaid from his BoE), was also presented to the orphanage.
The Facebook event page was deleted by Kenneth Grant.
Toys and Books receipt- Wil, AAJ and the head nun
- AAJ and the head nun
Appi Ski & Snowboard Trip
Valentine's Masquerade
The Black Hearts Masquerade Cocktail Party was held at Bairo cafe in Akita City on February 21, 2015. It was the first time such an event was held. There were 17 attendees. In total ¥5,000 was raised for the Japanese Red Cross Society. This ¥5,000 was combined with the¥73,000 profit from the St. Patrick's Day Party on March 21, 2015, and ¥80,000 was transferred together on July 9, 2015.
Japanese Red Cross Society Donation
St. Patrick's Day Party
The St. Patrick's Day Party was held at CLUB GEL in Akita City on March 21. There were 104 attendees. ¥73,000 was raised for the Japanese Red Cross Society. from ticket sales. The proceeds were combined with the profits from the Black Hearts Masquerade Cocktail Party (¥5,000) and were transferred by bank transfer to the apanese Red Cross Society on July 9, 2015.
The Facebook event page was deleted by Kenneth Grant.
- Japanese Red Cross Society Donation
Hanami Tea Party
Akita International Sumo Basho
The 11th annual Akita International Sumo Basho was held at the Akita Kenritsu Budokan on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. Total attendance was about 66 persons, including volunteers and wrestlers. 13 individuals participated in the men's bracket, while 8 participated in the women's bracket. Admission was ¥2,000 for adult spectators, ¥1,000 for volunteers, and wrestlers, and free entry for children under 10. Between admissions and the bake sale that was run simultaneously at the event, ¥80,156 was raised for Save the Children. The money was transferred by bank transfer on June 26, 2015.
| Expenses | Income | |
|---|---|---|
| Venue rental | 9,930 | |
| Food & drinks for wrestlers | 6,836 | |
| Prizes | 2,924 | |
| First Aid Kit | 11,042 | |
| Supplies | 4,507 | |
| Ticket sales 21 × wrestlers @ ¥1,000 14 × volunteers @ ¥1,000 31 × attendees @ ¥2,000 |
¥21,000 ¥14,000 ¥62,000 | |
| Bake sale | 18,395 | |
| 35,239 | 115,395 | |
| Total | ¥80,156 | |
Save the Children Donation
Goodbye Party
The Goodbye Party (aka Farewell Party) was held at Orange House, Shimohama Beach on July 11, 2015. Attendance records were not kept. In total ¥10,000 was raised for Equal Marriage Alliance Japan.
Proceeds from the event were donated by bank transfer on September 10, 2015.
Equal Marriage Alliance Japan donation receipt
Miscellaneous
| Expenses | Income | Date | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Wiki hosting (Hostigation) | 4,805 | May 25, 2015 | Nov 22, 2014 to Nov 21, 2015 | |
| akitajet.com domain name (Surpass Hosting) | 17,460 | May 25, 2015 | May 22, 2015 to May 21, 2024 | |
| Total | ¥ |
Hostigation hosting fee for the Akita wiki
Cost in yen for the Akita wiki hosting
Domain renewal for 9 years
Domain renewal in yen
See also
- Akita Association of JETs
- AAJ 2015-2016
- AAJ's Google Drive
- File:Kenneth Grant - Final Statement.pdf - AAJ's final statement regarding Kenneth Grant, June 2016
| Charity Akita | ||
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| Group History | ALT Charity Groups • Room to Read (2006-2011) • Akita Association of JETs (2011-2015) • Charity Akita (2016- ) | 
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| Monthly Events | English Cafe | |
| Annual Events | Welcome Party • Orientation/SDC Tatami Parties • Lake Tazawa Camping • Halloween Party • Christmas Caroling • Appi Ski Trip • St. Patrick's Day Party • International Sumo Basho • Goodbye Party | |
| Event Procedures | Charity Akita Event Equipment • Halloween Party • St. Patrick's Day Party • Goodbye Party • International Sumo Basho | |
| Venues | Sanbōen • Orange House • Dreamworld • Club AK • Jamhouse • Live space 「四階」 • CLUB GEL • Appi Kōgen Ski Resort | |
| One-time Events | Spring Carnival • Summer/80s Dance Parties • Pub Quiz & Soup Curry Night • Black Hearts Masquerade Cocktail Party • Hanami Tea Party | |
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