HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 07/07/2014 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting, July 7, 2014, 6:00 pm
6t" Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
MEMBERS P A MEMBERS P A STAFF
1. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari X 9. John Maldonado X Reba George
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2. Misaki Berrios X 10. Heather Moretzsohn X
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3. Mark Bradsher X 11. Donald Russell X
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4. Yvonne Fernandez X 12. John Sloan X
5. Coretta Graham X 13. Alan Thornburg X
6. Westi Horn X 14. Luci Walker X
7. Wan Sun Kim X 15. Vacant X
8. Hailey Kimball X
Total: 13 1
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I. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Sister City Committee was called to order by Heather Moretzsohn at
6:01 pm.
II. ROLL CALL: Reba George called roll. A quorum was met with 13 members present.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Hailey Kimball moved to accept the minutes with corrections.
Westi Horn seconded. Minutes were approved.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT: Current Available Funds is $4,922.85. Parks and Recreation paid for
Sister City gifts and annual web hosting fee.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: none
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Activities Expenses
Alan Thornburg outlined budget for upcoming High School exchange hosting activities and
requested an $800 advance to cover initial purchases until reimbursements are made. Chair
called for voice vote and it was unanimous.
B. New Sister Cities
Two new Sister City suggestions were made at June 2, 2014 regular meeting: Linz, Austria,
and a city in Nigeria. Don Russell moved to table discussion to September meeting. Kevin
Aguilar-Ferrari seconded.
C. 2015 Student Fundraising Goal
John Sloan suggested a fundraising goal for each student and that parent involvement be
required. Further discussion on types of fundraising strategies and financial requirements for
families. Heather tabled discussion to August meeting.
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Del Mar Small Business Development Council/Global Trade Section Expo
The Expo will be held Wednesday, August 6th from 4 to 6 pm. Discussion about having a poster
and/or current brochure available at table.
B. Toledo Exchange — Intensive Spanish Course
No discussion.
C. High School Counselor Luncheon
Discussion for hosting a luncheon or breakfast for High School Counselors to raise awareness
of the Sister City Exchange in hopes of increasing the number of student applications. Idea
came up to invite Mayor to event.
VIII. Liaison Reports
A. Yokosuka, Japan —Westi reported that student arrived ok.
B. Agen, France — Mark reported that student arrived ok.
C. Keelung, Taiwan —Alan reported that student arrived ok.
D. Playa del Carmen — John Sloan reported on his visit in June. John has met with Fire Chief
Robert Rocha.
E. Toledo, Spain — no report.
IX. Task Manager Reports
A. Publicity Reports — Yvonne will assist in drafting Press Release and Reba will assist in
sending out to media. Press release will include multiple days and times of Sister City
exchange activities, including 7/25/14 press conference at Galvan House, 7/29/14 City
Council meeting, and 8/5/14 Farewell dinner. Reba will contact KEDT TV to see about
possibility of interview.
B. Social Media/Website — None
C. Curriculum/Training — None
D. Fundraising — donation of $500 from Korean Chamber of Commerce will be presented to
the Sister City Program during 7/29/14 pre-Council meeting activities.
E. New Sister City Evaluation — no report
F. Activities — Alan shared a calendar of activities for the two week period that students will
be coming to Corpus Christi. Asked that anyone who wanted to participate and help with
the activities sign up.
G. Selection — None
H. Pen Pal — None
I. Student Service — None
J. Historian — None
X. Updates - None
XI. Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda
• Setting future student fundraising goals and defining parent responsibility
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Hailey Kimball moved to adjourn the meeting. Westi Horn seconded. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Reba N. George
Parks & Recreation Department