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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 04/05/1999 SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1999, 6:00 P.M. COMMITTEE ROOM — 1ST FLOOR— CITY HALL 1201 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT STAFF Mary Saenz John Marez Gary Hansen Rafael Carrizo Sue Delaney Marion Loucks Rudy Delgado Miguel Rendon Minta Moore Rose Gunji Angela Cordova Ramon Lopez Elizabeth Iglesias Yalee Shih Rene Cantu Joe Garcia Rachel Gonzales Toni Lucario Drue Combs Elida Gonzalez Lucy Reta Charles Tamez Dr.Leo Carrillo CALL TO ORDER — The April 5, 1999 regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL — The roll was called and the recording secretary announced a quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1999 were approved. TREASURER'S REPORT — Marion Loucks, staff liaison, reported the balance of the Trust Fund as $5,733.65. Ms. Loucks also reported on the balance of the General Fund, which is $17,452.78. (Chair Reta, introduced Ms. Peters, exchange student Aubree Peters'mother, and Mr. & Mrs. Shah along with their daughter, Nilika Shah.) (Mary Saenz arrived at 6:10 p.m.) HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—Mr. Shah addressed the Committee regarding the criteria of the Sister City Selection questions. Mr. Shah believed the student selection questions were not good questions and students were selected based on political connections. (Joe Garcia arrived at 6:31 p.m.) DISCUSSION ITEM A. Discussion regarding a Sister City Park in Yorkshire Estates. Chair Reta asked staff liaison, Marion Loucks, whether any additional information was received regarding a Sister City Park in Yorkshire Estates. Ms. Loucks reported she has not received any additional information. (Charles Tamez left at 6:37 p.m.) SCANNED ' 3 Sister City Steering Committee Regular Meeting—April 5, 1999 Page 2 of 3 COMMITTEE REPORTS Toledo, Spain —Elizabeth Iglesias reported two university students are going to Spain to attend a summer program. Ms. Iglesias will be following up with them. Agen, France—No report. Veracruz, Mexico—Joe Garcia reported that he has contacted the Mexican Consulate in Corpus Christi. Monterrey, Mexico—Rudy Delgado reported that the Monterrey selection process for students and host families has begun. Yokosuka,Japan —Gary Hansen thanked the Committee for their help and support for the VIP exchange. Mr. Hansen reported Drue Combs and Nicole Vilencia have left for Yokosuka. Keelung, Taiwan —Yalee Shih reported that Keelung is currently deciding dates for the student exchange. Projects Committee—Rudy Delgado reported that the awards ceremony for the Young Artists Competition is going be held at South Texas Institute for the Arts on Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. There were 20 participants from 4 different schools. Winners of the first, second and third place will be announced at the awards ceremony. The winners will then compete in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Puentes of Saratoga Medical Center donated prizes for the winners. Refreshments will be served at the awards ceremony. The expected attendance at the ceremony is 60 to 70. Mary Saenz and Rachel Gonzales volunteered to assist with the refreshments. Fundraiser Committee—Miguel Rendon reported the committee has met and discussed ideas on fundraisers. On Thursday, June 17, 1999 at the Selena Bayfront they are planning "Taste of Sister City—Spain." Mr. Rendon reported he has spoken with Olaya Solis and she has agreed to perform a 30-minute program, featuring flamenco and other different styles of Spanish dancing, free of charge. Mr Rendon suggested selling tables at $200.00 each and $25.00 per person. Mr. Rendon would like to determine by next meeting how many tables each member can sell. Mr. Rendon motioned to accept the proposal of the fundraiser, "Taste of Sister City— Spain." Ramon Lopez and Toni Lucario seconded the motion and the motion carried. (Rachel Gonzales left at 6:58 p.m.) A:\SCMinutes\99APRO5.doc • Sister City Steering Committee Regular Meeting—April 5, 1999 Page 3 of 3 Michael Flores, advisory member, reported that he has been contacted by Hagen, Germany. Hagen has invited the Committee to consider September 18-25 as a possible time for the visit. Mr. Flores asked if any of the Committee members were interested in going to Germany. Toni Lucario and Lucy Reta expressed interest. Activities Committee—Mary Saenz reported on the schedule of activities for the exchange students. Ms. Saenz recommended having the welcoming party on Saturday, July 31, 1999. Marion Loucks suggested having the party at the Galvan House if it was available. Ms. Saenz also reported on getting 30 tickets for the Texas State Aquarium. Chair Reta said she would talk to the Aquarium about getting the tickets. Ms. Saenz also asked if the Committee wanted to purchase cowboy hats for the students this year. Discussion was heard and it was decided that getting polo shirts for the students would be a better idea. Ms. Saenz also requested the participation of the Committee members at all of the planned activities for the exchange students. CURRENT CONCERNS Ramon Lopez suggested sending two additional students who could pay their own way as part of the Sister City Student Exchange Program. Chair Reta will contact the students who were not selected. ADJOURNMENT—As there was no further business, Chair Reta called for an adjournment. Charles Marez moved to adjourn. Minta Moore seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ) /gebil. fiRekfra--- Marion f ucks, Superintendent of Cultural Services Park & Recreation Department A:\SCMinutes\99APR05.doc