WHY JOIN?
AFTJ, the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese, Inc is a non-profit (Chap. 617) Florida registered educational, organization devoted to the study, teaching, and appreciation of Japanese language and culture. Our purpose is to encourage, support, sustain, and improve the teaching of Japanese at all levels of instruction in Florida, and to promote a cooperative spirit through the exchange of ideas and cordial fellowship among its members as well as to serve the community interests.
Since its incorporation in 1995, this organization has been holding semi-annual meetings, and presenting many workshops for the members and communities.
The AFTJ sponsors annual regional events such as “Japanese Speech and Skit Contest” and “Japanese Cultural Immersion Day” for secondary school and university students each year. We also offer scholarships to our student members.
Since its incorporation in 1995, this organization has been holding semi-annual meetings, and presenting many workshops for the members and communities.
The AFTJ sponsors annual regional events such as “Japanese Speech and Skit Contest” and “Japanese Cultural Immersion Day” for secondary school and university students each year. We also offer scholarships to our student members.
What is the member's Benefits?
Teacher members
- New network with Japanese teachers in Florida
- Articulation day (study session) and receive the professional development certificate
- AFTJ Teaching materials share folder
Student members
- Scholarships
- Reduced admission at all AFTJ sponsored cultural events such as Japan Immersion Day, Speech and Skit Contest and Cultural Workshops
Parent members benefits
- Two free admissions to AFTJ sponsored cultural workshops
- An invitation to Japan Immersion Day
INTERESTED IN AFTJ?
If you would like to become an AFTJ member and belong to the AATJ (American Association of Teachers of Japanese), please send the membership application to the AATJ or pay online (Please make sure that you select “Florida (AFTJ)” as the local affiliate).
If you wish to become a member of AFTJ ONLY (without being an AATJ member), please send the following membership form to the address at the bottom of this page. To download the membership form as a PDF file, click here.
Otherwise, please feel free to print this page
If you wish to become a member of AFTJ ONLY (without being an AATJ member), please send the following membership form to the address at the bottom of this page. To download the membership form as a PDF file, click here.
Otherwise, please feel free to print this page