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Volunteer recognition ceremony

Volunteers are the backbone of JASSC, and make everything that we do possible - from craft and cooking classes to our large scale annual events, each activity and event comes to life because of our dedicated community members. In 2025, we decided to publicly recognize the people who have put in many hours over the last two years. The following 42 people will be awarded at our 2026 Shinnenkai (New Year's Party, on January 3rd). Thank you for your dedication and support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Distinguished Cultural Ambassador - over 50 hours

Adriana Jerome
Janis Couey
Gaby Oshiro
Bruce Ziegler

Cultural Ambassador - over 30 hours

Dan Wiencek
Marcus Heimberger
Lily Kurokawa
Ayumi Peek
Iris Kim

Community Steward - 20 hours

Aaron Stoner
Ragen McDaniel
Sachiko Snow
Kaori Katsumata
Hiromi Onishi
Ryan Pascua
Mona Megumi Cousino
Kathy Kidd

Community Ally - over 15 hours

Braelynn Reed
Joan Ericson
Drake Oshiro
David Swanstrom
Anne Dye
Megumi Marston
Gabriela Lisboa
Mary Swayne

Friend of JASSC - over 10 hours

Jasmine Lear
Cindy Dunn
Michiko Will
Kaya Bookman
James Byrne
Lauren Boyd
Anastasia Marley
Gabriel Ahnee
Justin Archibald
Naoko Bliss
Francesca Pizarro
Autumn Boyd
Gail Montgomery
Jessica Scarpella
Nathaniel Staggs
Irene Okuyama



About us

The Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado is a non-profit educational and cultural organization promoting increased awareness, education, and understanding between the citizens of Southern Colorado and Japan.  Learn about the History of the JASSC.

Become a member

Join with other enthusiasts and participate in the language, foods, and activities with the opportunity to learn the culture of Japan.

Board of Directors

 President  Wayne Stout
 719-323-9550

 president@japanamerica.org
 Vice President  Naomi Wise
 Secretary  Adriana Jerome
 Treasurer  Laura Villagrana
Communications
 Rayna Lindsey
 IT/Facebook
  At Large  Uriko Stout
 Kaz Nagai
 Brent Sabati
 Matthew Imlay
 Webmaster
 Seiko Cammack
Intern  Iris Kim
 Anastasia Marley

 

 

 

 


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