What's New
Posted 5/15/08 - Michael F returned to Milwaukee after his tour of duty in Iraq to a warm welcome from family and friends on 4/24/08 (photos in the Gallery). Congratulations to Kevin M for being awarded a prestigious Nohl Fellowship (Click this link to read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article). Mark your calendars for the Milwaukee Brewer game on July 13, 2008. Twenty people have signed up for a day of tailgating fun and Brewer excitement!
Posted 4/13/08 - Spring is Finally here! Check the News page for the latest Chapter newsletter. Get the details on our upcoming Brewers game on July 13, a recap of the Inaugural and Christmas Party in addition to lots of other Chapter news. The Spring MDC meeting is coming up in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday May 31. The National Convention will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 16-20.
Posted 2/12/08 - Happy New Year! There are pictures from the Inaugural Dinner held on January 27, 2008 at Klemmer's in the Photo Gallery.
Posted 12/27/07 - Happy Holidays! The December issue of the Chapter Newsletter is posted in the Newsletter links near the bottom of the News page. Be sure to read about the upcoming Inaugural Dinner on January 27, 2008 at Klemmer's - make your reservations before Jan. 18, 2008.
Posted 12/02/07 - Another successful Christmas Party! The snowy weather couldn't stop our members, families and friends from attending. Even Santa braved the snow to deliver gifts to the children. New photos are up in the Photo Gallery. There are also photos from Holiday Folk Fair. You can see Tom being honored at the Opening Ceremony. There are also photos of the award winning Cultural Exhibit Booth!
Wisconsin Chapter History
Organized on May 11, 1945, the Milwaukee Chapter was renamed Wisconsin Chapter in 1991.
• Participates in Midwest District Council and National JACL activities.
• Is involved with the International Institute of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Ethnic Council, and the Wisconsin Organization for Asian Americans-Milwaukee
• Cooperates with the Wisconsin-Chiba Inc. Committee, Japanese
Intern Teachers Program, and Wisconsin Council of Social Studies.
• Offers scholarships to high school graduates and
college students.
• Publishes a chapter newsletter.
• Membership benefit: Subscription to the PACIFIC CITIZEN, the JACL national newsletter.
The following activities are held annually:
Inaugural Dinner (Jan.)
Asian Moon Festival (June)
Picnic (Aug.)
Family Game Night, General Meeting & Election (Oct)
Holiday Folk Fair (Nov)
Christmas Party (Dec.)
A schedule and details of other planned events will be published in the chapter newsletter and posted on the event calendar link.
