A few weeks ago was the annual Gather-all-the-Hokkaido-JETs-in-Sapporo-and-party weekend - otherwise known as Mid-Year Conference. Last year we (meaning HAJET, of which I've wholeheartedly become a part of) decided to hold a Winter Ball during Mid-Year conference, which turned out a big success. This year we tried to double up on that success and hold the event again.. with an 80's twist. Eighty-two awesome ALT's and Japanese got glittered and glammed up to have a bit of food, fun, and three hours of all-you-can-drink. The 80's music was pumping aplenty, Ross had his prom-style photo booth set up, and we also set up an Arts & Crafts silent auction to help raise funds for HEC. I had the sleepless task of organizing and running the auction but I'm glad to say we raised over $700 for HEC!