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This is a non-profit organization working to promote, educate and integrate African American history, heritage, culture, and diversity in the Yokota AB Community. This organization is open to all members within the Yokota AB Community regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, or gender.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yokotaaaha
Club POC(s):
President – Tyese Jones
Vice President – Paul Jones
Treasurer – Lymas Johnson
Secretary – Jessica Avallone
Yokota Cares was set up as Yokota COVID-19 Errands Run in March 2020 for the Yokota Air Base community to support airmen and families or anyone in transition who are in ROM/quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This group is operated by volunteers of Yokota Community. We are back to make Yokota a better place! Much less rules this time! And we do NOT offer grocery runs anymore!
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YokotaCOVID19ErrandsRun/
POC’s: Sophie Cox / Anthony Cox
Company Grade Officers’ Council (CGOC)
Facebook Group: Yokota CGOC
President – Capt Megan Nguyen
Vice President – 2d Lt Angie Toro
Treasurer – Capt Cheven Bonnell
Secretary – Capt Emiko Perkins
D&Y is a private org that is located with DFAS Japan. The intent of the D&Y private organization is to provide an outlet and outreach within the community of Fussa, Yokota AB, and DFAS Japan, for the local populace by participating in events, fundraisers, and donating when the opportunity is available. D&Y is made up of board members who are volunteers and works with the DFAS social committee as well as other organizations to accomplish various goals in the Yokota AB community.
Gathering/Communication information (Facebook Group, Fixed Meeting Times, etc.): Quarterly meetings taken place virtually as well as quarterly meetings with DFAS Japan Leadership.
D&Y President: Jason Reyes
D&Y Vice President: Linnea Woolley
D&Y Secretary: Kelli Beale
D&Y Treasurer: Andrew Wiggins
Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, Chapter 136
GKMMC136 exists to establish and maintain a spirit of comradeship and esprit de corps among all motorcycle riders, to encourage ongoing rider education and skills development, to reduce motorcycle mishaps, and to introduce newcomers and all interested riders on how to safely enjoy the great open roads of Japan.
The Ronin Entrepreneur’s Club
Calling all like-minded individuals who wish to learn about the fascinating world of entrepreneurship! This club is where you can share you experiences and learn from others near you who have the same drive to one day become a revolutionary businessman or businesswoman. The path to riches is often a lonely one, but it doesn’t have to be. Build your connections and seek to help those on their journeys; you never know how that favor can help you in return. Please email the POC to request access to our exclusive club. Entrepreneurs only!
GATHERING(s): https://www.facebook.com/groups/137521724859487
CLUB POC: SSgt Bennie D. Cooper
We are the driving force pushing a better quality of life and moral to all airmen E-1 thru E-9 and 0-1 thru 0-9. We are located at the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. We can be reached through email or phone.
Meets twice a month.
POC: Sean D. Jones
Name of club: Yokota 5/6
Facebook Group: Yokota 5 6 Official
Meeting Times: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 11:30-1230 in the E-Club (Ballroom or Kobayashi Room)
President: TSgt Britany Heybrock 374 FSS/FSDA
Vice President: TSgt Rachel DeCastro 374 FSS/FSDA
Secretary: SSgt Tiffany Stones 374 MXS/CCP
Treasurer: SSgt Jason Cosio 374 FSS/FSDA
Sergeant at Arms: SSgt Nathaniel Green 374 SFS/DFSF
EMPOWERING NCOs through Education, Inspiration, and Engagement
Yokota Girl Scouts is open to girls enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade and adult volunteers of all ages (with or without a child registered in Girl Scouts) with access to Yokota AB .
Girls and adult volunteers can join at any point throughout the year. We are also able to transfer registration from a previous location as well.
Meeting days and times vary based on grade level
Club POC(s): Amy Tuxhorn and Jacelyn Splichal
Email: yokotagirlscouts@usagso.org
Yokota High School T.U.R.N.T Mentorship Program (Teaching, Understanding, Radiant, New-Generation, Teens)
Our goal is to provide positive role models for the teens at Yokota High School. Vetted airman E-3 and below receive an opportunity to lead and mentor the youth of YAB. We pride ourselves in creating a comfortable and trusting environment for both the teen and their parents as an additional tool to help their teen flourish. We have one on one meetings and group events. If you would like to sign up your teen or become a mentor, please contact the POC’S.
Facebook Group: T U R N T Mentorship Program
POCs:
Program Coordinator: Ange Nlome- ange.nlome@us.af.mil
Program Assistant Coordinator: Joshua Lee- joshua.lee.55@us.af.mil
Program Team Lead: Jessie Bustos- jessie.bustos@us.af.mil
Program Senior Advisor: Edwin Johnson- edwin.johnson.2@us.af.mil
Mission Statement: The Yokota LGBTQ+ Family encourages interest in, creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc. individuals and straight allies of Yokota Air Base and the local community. We aim to sustain visibility and a sense of community throughout the base. The Yokota LGBTQ+ Family brings together those individuals interested in activities designed to promote good community relations, to engage in worthwhile and charitable projects and to provide recreation and entertainment for the members not otherwise prohibited by military directives. In addition, our goal is also to enhance and promote good working relationships with our Japanese counterparts.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yokotalgbtq
2021 POCs:
The Yokota Spouses' Club (YSC) exists to foster good fellowship and esprit de corps among our members through the provision of social activities, cultural exchange endeavors, and volunteer opportunities. We aim to inspire a spirit of community building and charitable giving to the Yokota Air Base Community and our Japanese hosts.
We meet once a month for social gatherings, and have several small interest groups such as book club, bunco, wine club, golf club, etc. During COVID we are adhering to our restriction guidelines or getting approval for monthly gatherings.
Yokota Spouses' Club https://www.yokotaspousesclub.com
Heather Christian, President 2020-21 yscpresident1@gmail.com
Yokota Single Parents is a group of single parents supporting each other through mentoring, idea sharing, and other resources while stationed in Japan. YSP is open to all DoD affiliated single parents assigned to Yokota Air Base.
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439225363106703/
POC’s: Katherine Jones
Yokota Latin American Association (LAA)
Our mission is to connect all Latin cultures, and empower one another through sense of community. The LAA is open to anyone who desires to support and celebrate the heritage and people of Spanish speaking countries.
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708635592690502/
POC's: Angelo Llorente
Christian Barbosa
Erika Llorente
Katherine Robertson
Vanessa Barbosa
Trevor Robertson
Yokota AB PokémonGo Club
Calling all trainers young and old, new and expert, casual and passionate: Join Discord where we support and encourage a positive, fair, fun, and safe PokémonGo gaming environment for all. We use Discord to discuss all things PokémonGo including raids, events, trades, meet ups, tricks and tips, up-date-information, and more! Japan is the best place to play PokémonGo so don’t miss out!!
Discord: https://discord.gg/zQ6FbQjDus
Club POC(s): Martin Shoemaker and Annette Holladay
Yokota snowsports community
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505021209779918
POC’s: セス
This is a page to chat about, buy, sell, and trade video games, accessories, consoles, gaming PCs, and collectibles. Collectibles are defined as posters, comics, figurines, trading cards (ie. pokemon, magic the gathering, etc) and books which are "gaming" or "nerd" related. If you're not sure if what you're selling qualifies just send me a PM.
This is a community for those with access to and residents of Yokota Air Base.
There is a private chat for video game related collecting and modding discussion. PM me if you'd like to be in the chat!
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yokotagamersandcollectors/about
POC’s: Alan Morford
This is a Group where you can share your personal encounters with the paranormal and video/audio/photographic evidence.
Let us know where your favorite haunted locations are in Yokota and around Japan!
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471434979556342
POC’s: Alicia Adachi
A place to interact with Kanto plains motorcycle riders. This group page was created for those who currently ride, have ridden, or are considering operating a motorcycle in Japan, ask questions about motorcycles, licensing information, or post anything related to motorcycle news. Our purpose is to create a friendly environment for riders and to get involved with the Kanto plains and Japanese riding community. Invite all your motorcycle friends!
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YokotaMotorcycleEnthusiasts
POC’s: Evan Hall
This group is dedicated to beer enthusiasts, lovers, connoisseurs, whatever you call yourself, of Yokota and the surrounding area. As a part of this group please share your beer experience and photos as you please! We do not condone drunk and disorderly conduct since we are guests of this beautiful country, but rather, we're just a bunch of guys and gals that enjoy a good beer every now and again. Please feel free to add fellow beer drinkers!
Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1737143766538122
POC’s: Jerome Ray
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