HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 03/06/1995 SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 6 1995, 6:00 P.M.
MEMBERS ATTENDANCE ABSENT STAFF
Drue Combs Rudy Delgado Toni Medina John Marez Yvonne Haag
Michael Flores Fernando Iglesias Rose Gunji Ramon Lopez Esta Hardy
Jerry Barker Sam Polk Jose Torres
Joe Garcia Dolores DeLeon Johnnie Norman
Adrian Dansby Mary Saenz Miguel Rendon
Elida Gonzalez Humberto Tijerina Christina Tinning
I. CALL TO ORDER- The Monday, March 6, 1995 meeting of the Sister City Steering
Committee was held in the Committee Room of City Hall. The meeting was called
to order at 6:08 p.m. by Drue Combs, General Chairperson.
II. ROLL CALL - Attendance was taken and a quorum was present.
III. ACTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 1995 MEETING MINUTES - Sam Polk motioned to
accept the minutes of February 6, 1995 meeting as received. Dolores DeLeon
seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT - Yvonne Haag reported that the Trust Fund remains at
$2,404.65, and the General Fund was $16,871.93 as of January, 1995.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. PROJECTS COMMITTEE - Michael Flores reported that promotional and
registration materials for the Sister City Golf Tournament are available. Mr.
Flores requested assistance from committee members to distribute the
information to the public and local businesses.
Michael Flores reported that he, Drue Combs, and staff met with the City
Park and Recreation Department.Director, Malcolm Matthews,to discuss the
renaming of Palmetto Park in honor of the international Sister City
affiliations.
Mr. Flores also reported that Mr. Matthews discussed possibilities of a
collaboration by the Sister City .Steering Committee, Municipal Arts
Commission, and the Park Board for a Bayfront Park project.
Mr.Flores announced that the Projects Committee would like to pursue both
- the renaming of the Palmetto Park and the involvement in a Bayfront Park
project.
Mr. Flores requested further discussion and action on a recommendation for
a specific name for the park at the April meeting.
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B. MONTERREY, MEXICO - Rudy Delgado reported that Monterrey has
requested a one (1) year extension to begin a student exchange program due
to the recent economic difficulties in Mexico.
C. TOLEDO, SPAIN - Fernando Iglesias reported that artist, Charo Misas,
continues plans for an exhibit in Corpus Christi in late 1995. Mr. Iglesias
reported that a group of six (6) Spanish artists have proposed to exhibit
paintings and sculptures in Corpus Christi during the month of June or July,
1995, providing that a suitable exhibit location and lodging can be arranged.
Mr. Iglesias also reported that a letter was received from a student in Toledo,
Spain requesting assistance from the Sister City Committee for information
on advanced English courses in Corpus Christi. Mr. Iglesias will contact Del
Mar College for information.
D. AGEN,FRANCE - Fernando Iglesias reported that a letter has been received
from the Mayor of Agen expressing a desire to pursue a Sister City affiliation
with Corpus Christi. Alliance Francaise representative, Fredericha Dureau,
offered assistance to the city staff by translating a response to the Mayor of
Agen.
E. VERACRUZ, MEXICO - Yvonne Haag, reporting for Ramon Lopez,
announced that a letter was sent in response to the fax received from
Veracruz officials regarding the development and expansion of exchange
programs.
F. YOKOSUKA, JAPAN - None given.
G. RISHON-LE-ZION, ISRAEL - Jerry Barker reported that a letter has been
prepared and will be sent extending an official invitation to Rishon-Le-Zion
representatives to visit Corpus Christi.
H. ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - Drue Combs, reporting for Mary Saenz,
updated the activities calendar for the student exchange program.
-Humberto Tijerina-suggested-that -local civic organizations be invited to
participate in scheduled student exchange activities.
I. SELECTION COMMITTEE - Adrian Dansby reported that 21 candidates
have been submitted by the city's high schools for the student exchange
program. Mr. Dansby also reported that the selection interview meetings will
be held on March 28 and 29, and the announcement reception will be held
March 30, 1995.
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J. SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - Drue Combs reported
that the Sister City International Convention will be held July 26-29, 1995 in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Further discussion at the April meeting.
K. TEACHER EXCHANGE -Toni Medina reported that CCISD would consider
an exchange program to include candidates with comparable credentials and
experience. Ms. Medina reported a lack of interest from the teachers she
approached about the possibility of a teacher exchange program. Ms.
Medina will continue to research and to explore other programs to include
teaching professionals.
VI. CURRENT CONCERNS: None expressed.
VII. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
Members of"Alliance Francaise"were present to offer assistance and express support
for a sister city affiliation in France.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Sister City Steering Committee
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