HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 03/05/2012Sister City Committee
Monday, March 5, 2012 6 p.m.
City Hall — 6 th Floor Conference Room
1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Andi Baker
Tim Dowling
Elizabeth Garza
Westi Horn
Chris Kallas
Kelly Kimball
Elena Mendez
Heather Moretzsohn
Mohamad Omar
Dr. Judith Prewitt
Donald Russell
John Rocha
JR Seaman
Alan Thornburg
Brandi Williams
Samantha Chase
Jeremy Coleman
Yvette Lara
Laura Gonzales
CALL TO ORDER:
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The regular meeting of the Sister City Committee was called to order by John Rocha at 6:00
pm.
ROLL CALL: Laura Gonzales called roll. A quorum was met with15 of 20 members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections: Under VI. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Change
"5oth anniversary to 50 Anniversary".
Donald Russell moved to accept the minutes. Kelly Kimball seconded the motion. The minutes
were accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT: DISCUSSION ITEMS: Laura Gonzales reported that the PALS
account is $11,582.34. Kelly Kimball moved to accept the Treasurer's Report and Elena
Mendez seconded the motion. The Treasurer's report was accepted.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on adding an Alumni Task Group. Table until April
B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on a letter to Sister City Alumni. Tabled until April
C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on possibly celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Sister
City Relationship with Yokosuka. Yokosuka would like to come to Corpus Christi to
celebrate the 50 Anniversary. Westi proposed that they come in conjunction with the
Student Activities. If they want to send a delegation, they would need to send a letter to
the Mayor of Corpus Christi asking for the delegation to come here. The Committee will
not be able to pay for their lodging, but possibly, different Committee members could host
them in their homes. Heather Moretzsohn moved to commemorate the 50 Celebration
with Yokosuka during the time of the student activities. Westi Horn seconded the motion.
13 — Yes and 1 No. The motion passed.
D. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on paying $100 for the Multicultural Festival on May 19,
2012. It is $100 for the booth at the Multicultural Festival on May 19, 2012. This will need
to be paid for out of PALS. Elizabeth Garza moved to pay the $100 for the Multicultural
Festival. Andi Baker seconded the motion. The motion passed.
E. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on giving the student packets to Foreign Language, English,
Government and Economic teachers instead of the school Counselor. Tabled until April
VII. Liaison Reports
A. Yokosuka, Japan — No Report
B. Agen, France — Maurice is the new liaison for France and JR has already been in
contact with him.
C. Keelung, Taiwan — No Report
D. Monterrey, Mexico — Judith is trying to find a liaison with Monterrey to start the
relationship between the two cities.
E. Toledo, Spain — Judith is trying to find a liaison with Toledo to rekindle the relationship
between the two cities.
F. Playa del Carmen — Elena has emailed the current contact for Playa del Carmen
and is awaiting reply.
VIII. Task Manager Reports
A Publicity Reports — Liz contacted Channel 3 and the Caller -Times and hopefully they
will be here this evening for the Student Exchange announcements
B. Curriculum /Training — Training will be held at the Galvan House on April 1, 15, and 22.
2012 from 1 pm — 3pm.
C. Fundraising — Heather reported that $200 was raised at the Asian Culture Celebration.
Andi spoke with managers at Fuddrucker's about possible having a fundraising night at
the restaurant. She will contact them and get more information about how to go about
do the fundraiser
D. New Sister City Evaluation — No Report
E. Activities — Liz sent a proposal to Mr. Susser and he has agreed to have the press
conference at the Stripes Headquarters and will donate $600 to have dinner at Landry's
that evening.
F. Student Selection — The announcements of where the students are going will be made
tonight after our meeting. A reception will follow the announcements.
G. Pen Pal — Heather reported that she is waiting for Japan to send their responses to our
pen pal letters.
H. Student Service — Emily has had school commitments but will make up the hours
needed to complete her student service.
IX. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA —
A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on adding an Alumni Task Group.
B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on a letter to Sister City Alumni.
C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION on giving the student packets to Foreign Language, English,
Government and Economic teachers instead of the school Counselor.
X. GENERAL CHAIR'S REPORT: No Report
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Judith Prewitt moved to adjourn and Donald Russell
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Laura Gonzales, Sister City Recording Secretary
Cultural Services Division
Parks & Recreation Department