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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 07/10/2000 FROM : / FAX NO. : Sep. 11 2000 11:29A1 P2 SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 10, 2000, 6:00 P.M. Q MULTICULTURAL CENTER, HERITAGE PARK 1� 158N. CHAPARRAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT STAFF Blanca Becerra Johnnie Norman Drue Combs Celina Ybarbo Rudy Delgado Miguel Rendon Gary Hansen Alison Carlisle Sue Dulaney Lucy Reta Tish Walker Rachel Gonzalez Mary Saenz ''Kathryn Barth Elide Gonzalez Yalee Shih Ramon Lopez Elizabeth Iglesias Raquel Madrigal Yvonne Sanchez Brown Ann Jaime Marvin Davis Rose Gunji L CALL TO ORDER— The July, regular meeting, of the Sister City Steering Committee was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chair Rendon. II. ROLL CALL—Ms. Carlisle called the roll; who announced a quorum was present. New members were announced for the roll change; members included: Raquel Madrigal, Ann Jaime, Tish Walker, Marvin Davis. Two guests, from Del Mar College, attended the meeting. Carla Chapa and Shelia Shoemaker, both Spanish Professors. Yalu Shill arrived as 6.12 p.m. M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— Ms. Becerra pointed out that her name had not been on the June 5, 2000 minutes. Ms. 0 Gunji stated that she had also volunteered to attend the convention. Ms. Norman motioned for the approval of the minutes as corrected. Mr. Delgado seconded and motion carried IV. TREASURER'S REPORT— The current balance in the General Fund is $4,072.95. All the plane tickets have been paid for. The un-audited balance in the Trust Fund is $3,143.40. Does not reflect lapel pens with Sister City logo imprinted, $256.00, tote bags with same logo, $240.00, and host clocks$418.20. V. DISCUSSION I'T'EMS— A. Discussion regarding Policies&Guidelines and Bylaws A. Ms.Norman presented a summary of the new Bylaws. The first change discussed was the elections of vice chairpersons and chairpersons. The new Bylaws indicate that the chairperson will appoint all Vice-Chairpersons Ruth no elections being held. The chairpersons will consist of the six Sister Cities chairs, an Activities chair, and a Selection chair. Chairs will be appointed as needed throughout the remainder of the year. Ms. Norman motioned, Becerra seconded, Rota opposed, motion carried. B. Ms. Norman continued with stating that paragraph C stayed the same; however, paragraph D, Order of Business, was organized to accommodate gender format. The New Mission Statement was added into the Bylaws; Policies and Procedures G condensed; Policies and Guideline Delegations Communications was condensed; Procedures was changed. New Sister City relationships: A five-year moratorium establishing new Sister City relationships due to funding. The moratorium will SCANNED *FROM s1 FAX NO. : Sep. 11 2000 11:29AM P3 be effective October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2000. Student Selection: one boy and one girl. Student Selection Section B states that each student pays$50.00 for application fee; if student does not get accepted they will get their S50.00 back. Non-refundable if the student withdraws.The students must complete their junior year before getting into the program. There will be fourteen candidates. Section F, City visits will be based on Selection Committee evaluation. Ms. Norman motioned that the fees will be in effect, Delgado seconded, motioned carried. Ms. Norman motioned for the approval of the bylaws; Ms. Saenz seconded, motioned carried. VL COMMITTEE REPORTS— Keelung, Taiwan—Yalee Shy reported that a Typhoon came through, but the students are fine,the parents have been contacted. • • Toledo,Spain—Ms.Iglesias reported that Jose Luiz and Artnando's Father made phone contact. Everything is fine.The Mayor of Toledo will be in Coi t:uss Christi on Thursday. Yokosuka,Japan— Mr.Hansen was absent from the meeting. •Agen, France — Ms. Dulaney reported that she hosted the students and their families going to France and Japan. The three Corpus Cluisti students are ready to go. • Monterrey,Mexico—Mr.Delgado reported that two girls are going to Monterrey.A boy and a girl will be hosting and coming in from Monterrey. Veracruz,Mexico— Mr.Rendon stated that Charles Tamen resigned two weeks ago. VII. CURRENT CONCERNS—None VIII. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-None IX. ADJOURNMENT — As there was no further business. Chair Rendon called for adjournment. Ms.Rata moved to adjourn the July 10,2000 regular meeting of the Sister City Committee. Mr_ Delgado seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. • Celina Ybarbo . Program Supervisor • Cultural Services Division Park&Recreation Department �J