HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 12/04/2000 `76—oE
SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2000 — 5:30 P.M.
5237 ST. ANDREWS — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78413
MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT STAFF
Blanca Becerra Elizabeth Iglesias Mufid A.Abudiab Raquel Madrigal Ronnie Sepulveda
Judy Benkendorfer Johnnie Norman Drue Combs Danielle P. Purell Chris Barnes
Sue Dulaney Jesus Rosales Marvin Davis Lucy Reta Rosie Alaniz
Rose Gunji Yalee Shih Rachel Gonzales Tish Walker
Gary Hansen John Wright Ann Jaime
I. CALL TO ORDER: Reception was held prior to the meeting, hosted by Mrs.
Dulaney. Regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was called to
order at 5237 St. Andrews at 6:30 p.m. by Sue Dulaney.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary, Rosie Alaniz, called roll and announced a
quorum was present.
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Ms. Elizabeth Iglesias pointed out that she had
arrived at the October meeting at 6:40 p.m. but was listed as absent. Mr. Ronnie
Sepulveda informed the committee that if you are not present for at least fifty
percent of the meeting you are considered absent. Ms. Iglesias also stated that
U her name was misspelled. No other corrections were made. Ms. Norman
motioned to approve the October minutes as corrected. Ms. Becerra seconded
and motion carried. Ms. Norman motioned to approve the November minutes.
Mr. John Wright seconded and motion carried.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT: Mr. Ronnie Sepulveda informed the committee that
the current balance in the General Fund is $15,993.00 and the Trust Fund is
$3,275.88.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Discussion Regarding Fundraiser— Ms. Sue Dulaney discussed
that Barnes and Nobles had contacted her about sponsoring Ms.
Carpenter, Former Press Secretary for Lady Bird Johnston's. Ms.
Dulaney stated that Ms. Carpenter has written a new book and was
looking for public exposure. Committee suggested pursuing it as a
fundraiser.
B. Discussion regarding 2001's student exchange — Mr. Sepulveda
stated that the packets have been mailed out to the schools.
C. Announcement of this year's chairs - Ms. Dulaney stated she
had talked to everyone individually. Chairs are as follows: Lucy
Reta & Danielle P. Purell Agen, France— Co-Chair; Yalee Shih,
Keelung, Taiwan — Chair; Elizabeth Iglesias & Jesus Rosales,
Toledo, Spain —Co-Chair; Ann Jaime, Monterrey, Mexico-
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Chair;Rachel Gonzales,; Raquel Madrigal Veracruz, Mexico — Co-
Chair; Gary Hansen, Yokosuka — Chair ; Drue Combs, Selection —
Chair; Johnnie Norman, Blanca Becerra & Judy Benkendorfer,
Activities — Co-Chair; and John Wright, Public Relations — Chair.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS: No Reports
VII. STAFF REPORT: Mr. Ronnie Sepulveda informed committee that the next
meeting has been moved to the second Monday because the first week, January
1, 2000, is a Holiday. It will be held at Heritage Park.
VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS:
IX. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
X. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Gary Hansen moved to adjourn. Mr. Jesus Rosales
seconded, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Ronal Sepulveda, Manager
Multicultural Services Division
/ } Park&Recreation Department
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