1. Our Party for Japan Student Names

2. The gang GROUP PICTURE WENT HERE

3. The Need Over the past few months we have all seen images and heard news of the destruction caused in Japan by the earthquake and tsunami that struck off the North East coast of Japan in march. Our group decided that we would hold an open house fundraiser to benefit reconstruction efforts in Japan.

4. What we did Invited our friend to Tutta Bella to enjoy some pizza, beer, and Japanese television Asked for a small donation from each of our friends Secured matching donations from Tutta Bella Gave presentations to help our friends understand what had happened in Japan Raised over $500!

5. A big thank you! Our gratitude goes out to: All our friends for supporting us and supporting Japan Tutta Bella for donating pizza and matching our donations Mercy Corps for the good work they are doing in Japan Our communications class for learning with us

6. Joe’s Presentation Picture of presentation

7. Joe’s presentation summary The tsunami went over the sea wall at Fukushima and flooded the nuclear reactor There was a partial melt down A 12 mile radius was evacuated Farm land is ruined in a 30 mile radius There will be lasting cumulative health impact The incident is contained and not getting worse.

8. Steve’s Presentation Picture of Steve giving his presentation.

9. Steve’s Presentation Summary March 11 natural disaster had profound effects on economy, social norms Costliest disaster in 50 years More than 100,000 remain without shelter, 390,000 homeless Aging population highly susceptible to disease, trauma Massive public efforts to rebuild, reunite

10. Chan’s Presentation Picture of Chan presenting.

11. Chan’s Presentation Summary Earthquakes result when tectonic plates collide 9.0 Magnitude Moved Honshu city 8’ east, Earth on axis by 9.8 CM Originated 130Km east of Sendai Tsunami reached over 100 evacuation sites

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13. Suzanne Presents Mercy Corps Picture of Suzanne presenting.

14. Suzanne's Talking Points: Mercy Corps has been in Japan as soon as 3 days after struck, building and stocking shelters for evacuees. They also constructed a bathing facility and are currently moving people in to temporary housing. To help Japan rebuild economically, MC is working on a program to present cash or vouchers for people to buy necessities, as well as purchasing vans for vendors to provide these necessities on site. Mercy Corps has implemented Comfort for Kids program, which employs Japanese to reach children who need post- trauma assistance. Our event raised over $500 for Mercy Corps! For more information visit: www.mercycorps.org/japanearthquake