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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 07/11/1994 • SISTER CITY STEERING COMMIT I EE REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 11, 1994, 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS ATTENDANCE ABSENT STAFF Drue Combs Mary Saenz Sam Polk Marion Loucks John Marez Rudy Delgado Allie Young Yvonne Haag Rose Gunji Jose Aparicio Fred Hoffmann Lydia Leos Jose Torres Johnnie Norman Christina Tinning Jose Garcia Elida Gonzalez Christopher Hinojosa Dolores DeLeon Ramon C. Lopez Michael Flores Fernando Iglesias I. CALL TO ORDER - The Monday, July 11, 1994 meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was held in the Committee Room of City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Drue Combs, General Chairperson. II. ROLL CALL - Attendance was taken and a quorum was present. III. ACTION ON JUNE 6, 1994 MINUTES - Ramon Lopez motioned to accept the minutes of the June 6, 1994 meeting. Fernando Iglesias seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. IV. TREASURERS' REPORT - Marion Loucks reported that there was $4,099.08 in the General Fund and $2,160.03 in the Trust Fund. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Discussion regarding an allocation of funds in the Sister City Trust Fund for special projects. Michael Flores motioned that the Sister City Committee place $1,000 in reserve from the Trust Fund for future projects. Johnnie Norman seconded the motion, and discussion was held regarding the general purpose of the Trust Fund. The vote was unanimous. VI. GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. TOLEDO, SPAIN - Fernando Iglesias reported that Toledo, Spain will send four students (2 females and 2 males) for the student exchange program. Mr. Iglesias explained that the Toledo students will stay in Corpus Christi for one month and that the host families have agreed to this arrangement. Mr. Iglesias also reported that an art collection by Spanish artist, Charo Misas, may be available for exhibition in Corpus Christi. B. VERACRUZ, MEXICO - Ramon Lopez reported that the Spanish language course offered by Ms. Edna Brown was completed and that an evaluation of the course should be conducted for future consideration. Mr. Lopez announced that a special art collection from Cuernavaca, Mexico, entitled, Grupo Strempler, is being exhibited at the Multicultural Center. The exhibition is a collaborative effort between the City of Corpus Christi and the Mexican Consulate. Ramon Lopez reported that the folk dance group from Mexico City that was scheduled to perform at the "Feria de las Flores" has been canceled. SCANNED Ramon Lopez introduced the nine educators who would be participating in the , Vacation Plan-Mexico 1994", and Mr. Joe Morales, participating host and English instructor. C. YOKOSUKA,JAPAN- Johnnie Norman introduced Ms. Vicki Villarreal. Ms. Villarreal was selected to participate in the Volunteerism Internship Program sponsored by Sister Cities International (scheduled for October 1994). Ms. Norman announced that a host family will be needed to host the Japanese volunteer intern here in Corpus Christi. Ms. Norman reported that two delegations from Yokosuka, Japan visited Corpus Christi during the month of June. The Defense Association, June 19 & 20, and members of the Yokosuka City Council, June 20 and 21, 1994. Ms. Norman also announced that the Mayor of Yokosuka will visit Corpus Christi in October 1994. D. ATHLETICS COMMITTEE - Joe Torres reported the status of his fundraising efforts for the soccer team to participate in the Sister Cities International Soccer Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. The soccer team was present to exhibit the team T-shirts that were funded by the Sister City Committee through the Trust Fund. Ms. Tara Mylett, team parent, was present to request assistance by the Sister City Committee for new uniforms for the soccer team and for gifts (Corpus Christi: t-shirt, cap, pennant, etc.) to exchange with the first team they compete against in the tournament. Ms. Mylett also requested assistance with publicity for the team's participation in the tournament. Staff is to assist with a press release on the team's departure. E. STUDENT EXCHANGE ACTIVITIES: Mary Saenz reported the status of the activities for the student exchange program. Yvonne Haag announced that Christina Tinning, committee member and student host, had offered to take her host students along on an extra trip to New Braunfels, Texas on August 3rd if the committee approved. Johnnie Norman said that one of the Yokosuka exchange students had also planned a side trip on August 3rd. The committee discussed the situations and agreed that the families and students should adhere to the planned schedule of activities except for emergencies. VII. CURRENT CONCERNS - Rudy Delgado announced that the Area Economic Development Corporation and the Mexican Consulate were planning a major art exhibition to be displayed at city art institutions and galleries. Mr. Delgado explained that host families may be needed for participating artists, curators and professionals. VIII. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 441:0-4i4e,„4„ Marion Loucks, Staff Liaison Sister City Steering Committee SISTER CITY STUDENT EXCHANGE 1994 Scheduleof Activities 401#29iigiatitiattiii1004 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY gib,24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ForeignExchange OPEN • Students Arrive in Corpus Christi 31 Kiiii4t1 2 3 4 5 6 Welcome Reception 10 a.m. 4 p.m. BayfrontArts& 12 p.m. 7:00 p.m "Beach Party" West GuthPark Tx.State Aquarium Bowling Sciences Park RotaryClub Museum of Oriental 1 p.m.Saturday to 2p.m.-9 p.m. 12 p.m. Saratoga Lanes 10 a.m. Luncheon Cultures-Pizza 10 a.m.Sunday 2-3:00 Presentation Whataburger 6 p.m. ArtMuseum BayfroniConvention Party! Port RoyalResort, 3-4:30 BBQ 2:00 p.m. B.J's Pizza 11 a.m. Center,ExhibitA. Port Aransas 4:30-7 Games "Meet the Mayor" CC Museum 7-9:00 Pool Party CityHall 12 p.m. 1:00 Wilson's HeritagePark Western Wear (optional-tour of 1 p.m. (bring lawn chairs) CCAD) Subway Sandwiches M.Saenz,D.Combs, 3 p.m. F.Iglesias,J.Garcia, J.Garcia,M.Saenz,D. Columbus Fleet A.Dansby,J.Marez,J. De Leon,J.Marez,R. J.Torres,M.Flores, A.Dansby,J.Torres, A.Dansby;D.Deleon, Torres,M.Flores& Lopez,J.Norman, F.Iglesias,J.Marez, E.Gonzales, J.Torres,M.Flores,R. D.Combs,R.Delgado& M.Flores,J. Torres,J. J.Norman J.Torres&M.Flores C.TinningR.Lopez, C.TinningJ.Marez, Lopez,D.Deleon, J.Marez Marez,J.Norman A.Dansby,M.Saenz M.Flores,J.Norman J.Marez,E.Gonzales 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OPEN OPEN OPEN FarewellReception ForeignExchange BayfrontConvention Students Depart Center Rm 222 Corpus Christi - 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Contact:MarySaenz 985-8380/854-1475 update: 7/94 r. 1994 SISTER CITY STUDENT EXCHANGE HOST FAMILIES • Woodrow & Estella Sanders . Lloyd & Kathy Towers Rodrigo Sanders Emily Towers 341 Merrill, 78408' , 6314 Brockhampton, 78414 888-6272/888-5707 993-9844 (Kenta Nagano) (Yumiko Endoh) Harold & Chrisanta Hensley Ron & Nancy Horton Jesse L. Elizalde, Jr. Rhonda Horton 4105 Trestle Circle,.78416 . 4517 Wiskopk, 78413 854-4854 . 852-4604 (Satoshi Konosu) (Yoshie Yamada) VERACRUZOVIEXICQ Carlos & Elida Benavides Reyes & Elvia Castillo Carlos Trey Benavides Nieves Castillo . 3706 N. Creek Circle, 78410 1913 Andrews Dr., 78416 242-1908 . 855-4157 (Miguel Angel Diaz Aguilera - one week) (Iliana Castillo Tovor) Rose Marie Gomez . . Paul & Hannah Chang Laverne Gomez Sam Chang 1322 Maryland Drive, 78415 2021 Blue Angel St., 78412 851-8833 . 985-2270 (Maria del Rocio.Gutierrez Hierro) (Miguel Diaz Aguilera-one week) :TOLEDCrSPAIN Cindy.Peterson Chris Tinning William Trent Peterson Brigid Tinning 450 Southern, 78404 542 Del Mar Blvd., 78404 882-2447 883-2377 (Antonio Garcia Perez-Cejuela) (Irene Nieto - Spain) (Magaly Indiana Alfaro Alfani- Mx) Ted & Peggy Cleaves Ron &.Christina Benner Tad Cleaves Anita Benner 231 Oleader, 78404 14334 Playa Del Rey, 78418 884-5387 949-7564 (Alfredo Garcia Flores) . (Carolina Torres Maurullo) update 7/94