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SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING
MONDAY, JULY.12, 1999, 6:00 P.M.
MULTICULTURAL CENTER
1581 N. CHAPARRAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT ADVISORY ABSENT STAFF
Mary Saenz Sue Delaney Gary Hansen Michael Flores Rene Cantu Drue Combs Marion Loucks
Rudy Delgado Miguel Rendon John Marez Dr.Leo Carrillo Angela Cordova
Rose Gunji Elizabeth Iglesias Yalee Shih Charles Tamez
Joe Garcia Ramon Lopez Minta Moore Toni Lucario
Elida Gonzalez Lucy Reta Rachel Gonzales
CALL TO ORDER — The July 12, 1999 special-called meeting of the Sister City
Steering Committee was called to order at 6:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL — The roll was called and the recording secretary announced a quorum
was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —Chair Reta called for the approval of the regular meeting
minutes of May 3, 1999. Elida Gonzales requested "Brussels, Germany" be changed to
"Brussels,Belgium." Chair Reta approved the minutes of June 7, 1999 as corrected.
TREASURER'S REPORT — Marion Loucks, staff liaison, reported the balance of the
Trust Fund as $4,432.50 and the balance of the General Fund is $3,085.08.
DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Consideration of parks that could be named for the City's Sister City
Program. Chair Reta opened discussion on the consideration of parks that could be
named for the City's Sister City Program. Chair Reta informed the Committee that"she
has spoken with one of the councilman regarding the park located behind the courthouse.
Chair suggested the park could be used as a tribute to our Sister Cities. The location of
this park would provide more visibility for Sister City. Chair Reta suggested petitioning
the City Council to acquire that parkland.
(Gary Hansen arrived at 6:18 p.m)
Chair Reta called for a motion and Sue Delaney motioned that the Committee attempt to
get the parkland. Minta Moore seconded and the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Toledo, Spain — Elizabeth Iglesias reported the students are doing well. July 21, 1999
the students from Toledo will arrive and leave on August 11, 1999.
Agen, France—No report.
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Monterrey, Mexico — Rudy Delgado reported his student would leave on Wednesday.
The Monterrey exchange student will arrive on July 28, 1999.
Yokosuka,Japan—Gary Hansen reported his exchange students leave Wednesday.
Keelung, Taiwan — Yalee Shih reported she has just returned from Keelung. Her
exchange students will leave on the July 14, 1999 and return on the 28`h. The Keelung
exchange students will arrive on July 28, 1999.
Veracruz, Mexico — Chair Reta reported she has received a fax from Veracruz and the
exchange students were turned down. Chair Reta also reported that she told the students
she would try to send them somewhere else. Rudy Delgado reported he is suppose to
hear from Monterrey and see if the students can go there instead.
(Joe Garcia arrived at 6:45 p.m)
Discussion was heard and Gary Hansen moved to give the Veracruz exchange students
the choice of going to Spain in 2000 or a possible choice of going to Monterrey this year.
Elizabeth Iglesias seconded and the motion carried.
(John Marez left at 6:56 p.m. and Minta Moore left at 7:05 p.m.)
Ramon Lopez motioned to contact the consulate and make them aware of the situation
and what the plans are for next year. Gary Hansen seconded and the motion carried.
Fundraiser Committee — Miguel Rendon reported he has had a meeting to identify
people who would buy tickets/tables to the "Taste of Sister City— Spain" fundraiser. Mr.
Rendon requested he would like the committee to think of an alternative to paella if they
are unable to find someone to cater it for them. Mr. Rendon will arrange a meeting with
the subcommittee on Tuesday, July 20, 1999 to further discuss the preparation for the
fundraiser.
Chair Reta asked the Committee if all four of the delegates would still be attending the
Sister City Convention in Little Rock. Miguel Rendon reported he probably would not
be able to attend the convention. Sue Delaney expressed interest in attending in Mr.
Rendon's place. Yalee Shih, Rose Gunji, Elizabeth Iglesias and possibly Sue Delaney
will be attending the Conference.
Rudy Delgado motioned if only 3 of the 4 delegates go to the Convention that the $2000
allowance be split between the three. Ramon Lopez seconded and the motion carried.
Chair Reta informed the Committee that she has sent a letter to the Mayor and City
Council inviting them to go a Hagen, Germany. Some of the councilmen have expressed
interest in going.
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CURRENT CONCERNS—None.
ADJOURNMENT — As there was no further business, Chair Reta called for an
adjournment. Ramon Lopez moved to adjourn. Joe Garcia seconded and the motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Marion Loucks, Superintendent of Cultural Services
Park&Recreation Department
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