JOIN THE TEAM - GET INVOLVED

These opportunities are available to individuals who are looking for a more in-depth, long-term or leadership role within the organization. 

INTEREST FORM

EVENT PLANNING
Each OAA activity is organized, fundraised, and operated by the event planning committee. These committees are a great way to learn about event management, planning, advertising, sponsorship, and fundraising.

FUNDRAISING
To help off set the costs of our annual activities and facility maintenance, this team of individuals would research and plan ways to find sources of funding including but not limited to fundraising events and campaigns. This also includes presenting sponsorship opportunities to ​businesses and fulfilling sponsorship deliverables (e.g. acknowledgements, banners, etc.).

JOIN A COMMITTEE
The OAA has several committees that organize activities throughout the year for the membership and community. If you are passionate about certain areas of interest, please consider joining a committee:​

• Building
• Bunka-bu (Culture)
• Fujin-bu (Women's Club)
• Geino-bu (Performing Arts)
• History
• Scholarship

• Kajimayaa Seniors Club
• Library
• Membership
• Seisonen-bu (Activities)
• Young Okinawans of Southern California

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Board of Directors and Officers the governing body of the Okinawa Association of America, Inc. These individuals serve a minimum 2-year term, are involved in several committees, help at events, and determine the course of the organization.

​Potential board members are nominated by a committee and voted by members at the Annual General Meeting. Qualifications and requirements apply. If interested, please contact the office.