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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 10/03/2000 SISTrR CITY STEERING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2000, 5:30 P.M. COMMITTEE ROOM, 1st FLOOR, CITY HALL 1201 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT I STAFF Marvin Davis Yalee Shih Johnnie Norman Ronnie Sepulveda Drue Combs Sue Dulaney Ann Jaime Chris Barnes Lucy Reta Raquel Madrigal Blanca Becerra Rosie Alaniz Rachel Gonzales Danielle Pearrell Elizabeth Iglesias Rose Gunji Elizabeth Iglasias Tish Walker Gary Hansen I. PRESENTATIONS—Reports were made by three 2000 Exchange Students: Nicole Jenasek, Jason Parker, Kristin Garcia. II. CALL TO ORDER — The October regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was called to order in the Committee Room at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. by Ronnie Sepulveda. III. ROLL CALL—Rosie Alaniz called the roll and announced a quorum was present. New member,Danielle Pearell, and guest, Glass Yosaiko,was presented. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Ms. Drue Combs pointed out that her name was misspelled. Rose Gunji stated that the minutes showed she was present at the September meeting but that she was not. Ms. Drue Combs motioned for the approval of the minutes as corrected. Ms. Dulaney seconded and motion carried. V. TREASURER'S REPORT — The current balance in the General Fund is $15,993.00. The balance in the Trust Fund is $3,275.88. Vl. DISCUSSION ITEMS— A. Election of Chairperson: Raquel Madrigal nominated Lucy Reta. Rachel Gonzalez nominated Drew Combs; however, Ms. Combs declined. Rose Gunji nominated Sue Dulaney. A vote was taken and Ms. Dulaney was elected. Ms. Dulaney took over as Chairperson. B.) Sister City International dues are$600. Drue Combs discussed issues relayed by Mary Palko. Reorganization is being done at Sister City International. A motion was made to delay dues and reconsider in April. Yalee Shih seconded the motion. (Gary Hanson arrived at 6:15 P.M.) VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS— (Elizabeth Iglasias arrived at 6:40 P.M.) Agen,France—received post-card from Robert Isaac. He is visiting the States. Veracruz,Mexico—No report SCANNED Veracruz, Mexico— No report Keelung, Taiwan—No report Toledo Spain— No report Yokosuka,Japan— No report Monterrey, Mexico— No report VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS — Rose Gunji had some information on Peace Poles. The poles are 6 feet tall and cost $130 per pole. Ms. Gunji suggested we get one for our new Sister City Park. Ms. Dulaney asked Drue Combs and Rose Gunji to work on it and report at next meeting. High school shops and Eagle Scouts were possible resources for building our own pole. Ms. Yalee Shih suggested organizing an activity sheet of things for the local exchange students to earn points and help keep them on track. She also recommended the students give a written report, with pictures, as well as an oral report to the Commission. IX. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC - None X. ADJOURNMENT — Ms. Drue Combs moved to adjourn the October 2, 2000 regular meeting of the Sister City Committee. Mr. Raquel Madrigal seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55p.m. 11-914'adt- Se:7P4-64- Ronnie Sepulveda Multicultural Services Division Park& Recreation Department