Since 1988 "Promoting mutual prosperity with the local community" c/o IAC 1015 18th Street N.W., Suite 504 Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel. (202) 463-3947 Fax. (202) 463-3948
1.	Founded:	November 21,1988
2.	Purpose of the Organization:
	The Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C., Inc. was organized to encourage friendship and communication between the American and the Japanese business community in the Washington, D.C. area, and to promote mutual understanding between American and Japanese society through education, charity and sport.
3.	Current Membership: As of April, 2000
	Corporate members	371 (belonging to 111 entities)
	Individual members	124
	Total	495
4.	Board members and Advisors:
	Board members	15
	Advisors (Council)	1
5.	Activities:
	JCAW sponsors the following activities:
	Activities Event Date Description JCAW Assemblies: General Assembly January Business Meeting New Year's Assembly January Members, Guests, Japanese Ambassador's Speech Interorganizational Meetings: US Commerce Association Meeting Twice a year Information Exchange Intencity JCAW Meeting As Necessary Information Exchange Co-sponsored Seminars with other Organizations such as JETRO As Necessary Information Exchange Luncheon Speaker Programs: JCAW Luncheon Seminor As Scheduled Information Exchange Invitational Speaker Program (co-sponsored with Japan American Society) As Scheduled Information Exchange Public Relations: Bulletins Monthly Informational Member's Address Book Updated Twice a Year Informational Local Information Guidebook Updated Periodically Informational Volunteer and Charity Contributions and Donations: Public Allies   Development of New Leaders Devoted to Local Community Deaf Reach Funds for the Community's Future   Aid to the Hearing Impaired Financial Aid for People in Need Mary's Center   Assistance to Low Income and Families Children's Hospital   Aid to Infant Patients with Incurable Diseases Church Assistance   Assistance to Southern Church Arson Victims Education Programs and Contributions: Foundation for Educational Innovation   Education Assistance Programs for Low Income Adults and Children Fairfax County Schools   Support for Japanese Program Georgetown University   Support for Japanese Program Washington Japanese Language School   Remedial Japanese Language Support and Support for Annual Sport Festival Community Activity Sponsorship: Eco-Excursion Spring Excursion to National Wilderness Reserve Fall Festival Autumn Support for Traditional Japanese Festival Sporting Events: Golf Monthly (April - October) Golf Competition Ambassador Championship Golf Match Autumn   Tennis
6.	Membership Advantages:
	Discount admission to JCAW training programs and seminars Free subscriptions to member adress book, JCAW bulletins, and local information guide book produced by JCAW Members are entitled to join the New Year's Assembly and other events run by JCAW Member discounts for Hotels, Golf courses, etc.
7.	Membership Eligibility:
	1. Corporate Membership
	A corporation shall be eligible for corporate membership if: The corporation is in good standing under the laws of the state or country in which the corporation is organized, and The corporation is engaged in business in the Washington, D.C. area.
	2. Individual Membership
	An individual shall be eligible for individual membership if the individual is an upstanding member of the business community in the Washington, D.C. area.
8.	Annual Membership Fees:
	Corporate Membership A:	$550.00 U.S.
	Corporate Membership A is applied to government organizations and those entities whose stocks are registered on the Tokyo Stock exchange, or any other entity of similar large size. Membership is extended to three people eithin the corporation. Each additional person is $50.00 U.S.
	Corporate Membership B:	$400.00 U.S.
	Corporate Membership B is applied to those entities whose business size is not categorized as Corporate Membership A. Membership is extended to three people within the corporation. Each additional person is $50.00 U.S.
	Individual Membership:	$70.00 U.S.
	Note: Annual Fee is collected in March. New members are asked to submit both the application form and the check for membership at the time of application. In case a member quits or joins halfway through the fiscal year, no refund or discount of the membership fee will be made to the member. For those who fail to pay the membership fee by December 31, a bulletin will be sent to all members announcing those members that are delinquent. If the member still fails to pay the fee, their membership shall be revoked immediately. Also, Please note that members may be asked to donations for JCAW activities aside from the JCAW membership fees. A member may also be asked to perform voluntary work in the community.
We are looking forward to seeing you in the JCAW.