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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 10/01/2001 SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Monday, October 1, 2001 — 6:00 p.m. Committee Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF Mufid Abudiab Rose Gunji Blanca Becerra Ronnie Sepulveda Edna Balboa Gary Hansen Ann Jaime Chris Barnes Judy Benkendorfer Raquel Madrigal K Chute Wayne Bennett Danielle Pearrell JoAnn Canales Frances Powell Drue Combs Lucy Reta Melody Cooper Jesus Rosales Mannti Cummins Yalee Shih Marvin Davis John Wright Sue Dulane I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the.Sister City Steering Committee was called to order at 6:04p.m. by Chair, Sue Dulaney. II. ROLL CALL — Recording Secretary, K Chute called roll, announced quorum. III. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES from September 10, 2001 meeting - Under Additional Comments Sue Dulaney noted that Judy Benkendorfer and Drue Combs were appointed to look for gifts that represent Corpus Christi and Texas. The minutes were approved as corrected. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — none V. TREASURER'S REPORT — Mr. Ronnie Sepulveda reported the General Fund balance is $15,676.28 and the Trust Fund is $1,382.82. There are no outstanding bills. VI. EXCHANGE STUDENT'S REPORTS — Wendy Lai traveled to Veracruz, Mexico. (Raquel Madrigal arrived at 6:09 p.m.) Neal Ashour traveled to Toledo, Spain. Sam Painter traveled to Agen, France. (Mufid Abudiab arrived at 6:12p.m.) Rene Gloria traveled to Keelung, Taiwan. (JoAnn Canales arrived at 6:25 p.m.) VII. DISCUSSION ITEM — A. Chairman Election — Drue Combs nominated Sue Dulaney for Chairman. Rose Gunji seconded. Sue Dulaney accepted by acclamation. B. Purchase of Flags for City Hall — Drue Combs made a motion to purchase our Sister City State Flags to be displayed in City Hall. Yalee Shih seconded. Motion passed. C. VIP trip to Japan — Gary Hansen stated there was no new information at this time. SCANNED D. Gifts for trips and delegation — Chris Barnes gave information to Judy Benkendorfer and Drue Combs. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS — A. 2002 Young Artist Competition — Rose Gunji shows this year's publicity posters and requests distribution assistance. B. France and Spain delegation trip — Melody Cooper said the Mayor has not received response to his letter. Therefore, there is no additional information. C. 40th Anniversary with Yokosuka and the City's 150 Anniversary - Drue Combs states there was no new information at this time. D. Selection Committee - Drue has visited the CCISD Counselors regarding the selection process of the Student Exchange Program. E. Fund-Raising Report— Lucy Reta requests additional ideas for the Committee. F. Volunteer Exchange Program — Gary Hansen said there is no new information. G. Monterrey, Mexico —Anne Jaime was out of town. H. Agen, France — Danielle Pearrell related a card of support we received. Other members also acknowledged communiqués of support received. I. Keelung, Taiwan — Yalee Shih requests we communicate our concern and support to our Sister City after their recent typhoons. J. Yokosuka, Japan — Gary Hansen said there was nothing to report. K. Toledo, Spain — Dr. Jesus Rosales reports he is still trying to make contact. IX. STAFF REPORT— • Ronnie Sepulveda deferred to Chris Barnes who reported that the Committee was nominated for a Star Award and Sue Dulaney was individually nominated for a Star Award through the Volunteer Center of the Coastal Bend. Invitations to the award breakfast have been received and will be distributed. • Ronnie Sepulveda also reported a representative from Cesme, Turkey has called and will be in Corpus Christi on November 7th to talk about becoming a Sister City. X. CURRENT CONCERNS — none Xl. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS — • Drue Combs asked if the Committee had any Pen Pal responses. (Raquel Madrigal left at 7:00 pm.) • Drue Combs lead discussion on public education about our Sister Cities. • Sue Dulaney will be calling for Committee assignments. XII. ADJOURNMENT — A motion was made by Drue Combs and seconded by Gary Hansen to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. The motion passed. Ronald Sepulveda Multicultural Services Division Park & Recreation Department