HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 11/05/2001 SISTER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE DEC 2001 W
Regular Meeting co RECEIVED
Monday, November 5, 2001 —6:00 p.m. CITY SECRETARY'S
Committee Room, 1st Floor, City Hall �* OFFICE v
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MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT `STAFF
Edna Balboa Rose Gunji Mufid Abudiab Chris Kallas
Blanca Becerra Gary Hansen Marvin Davis K Chute
Judy Benkendorfer Raquel Madrigal Ann Jaime
Wayne Bennett Danielle Pearrell Lucy Reta
JoAnn Canales Frances Powell John Wright
Drue Combs Jesus Rosales
Melody Cooper Yalee Shih
Mannti Cummins
Sue Dulaney
I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was
called to order at 6:02p.m. by Chair, Sue.Dulaney.
II. ROLL CALL — Recording Secretary, K Chute called roll, announced quorum.
III. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES from October 1, 2001 meeting -
The minutes were approved as written.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT — Chris Kailas reported the General Fund balance is
$15,611.53 and the Trust Fund is $1,382.82.
V. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC —
(Melody Cooper left at 6:05)
Marie Wood, co-founder of the Columbus Ships Preservation Fund presented their
plans to establish a Maritime Charter School for grades 9 — 12 in Corpus Christi.
VI. ACTION ITEMS —
Rose Gunji made a motion for the Committee to approve the appointments made by
Chairperson, Sue Dulaney. Edna Balboa seconded. The motion passed.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS —
A. Dates suggested for the 2002 Exchange Program — Tuesday, July 30th through
Wednesday, August 14th'
B. Star Awards Breakfast information exchange and attendee count.
VIII. STUDENT REPORT—
Carlos Quintanilla, Jr. gave a summary of his trip to Yokosuka, Japan.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS —
A. Agen, France — Danielle Pearrell related there was nothing new to report.
(Yalee Shih arrived at 6:27 p.m.)
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B. Keelung, Taiwan — Yalee Shih requested support for the January 26th visit of
approximately 35 students and chaperones hosted by the Asian Cultures Museum.
Rose Gunji volunteered to be on a committee to help Ms. Shih.
C. Monterrey, Mexico —Anne Jaime was absent.
D. Toledo, Spain — Dr. Jesus Rosales said there was no report..
E. Veracruz, Mexico — Rachel Gonzales said there was nothing new to report.
F. Yokosuka, Japan — Gary Hansen said there was nothing new to report.
G. Volunteer Exchange Program — Gary Hansen and Mr. Kawasaki are discussing a
March 2002 date.
H. 2002 Young Artist Competition — Rose Gunji said all schools have received posters and
participation information and that the school counselors are distributing this year's
information to the students.
(Raquel Madrigal left at 6:47 p.m.)
I. Sister City Art Show — Sue Dulaney said that Melody Cooper and Bill Otten of the Art
Museum are working on a future display of artwork from our various Sister Cities.
J. Selection Committee — JoAnn Canales will be meeting with Drue Combs.
K. 40th Anniversary with Yokosuka and the City's 150 Anniversary - Drue Combs lead
discussion regarding a fall verses summer date. Fall was agreed upon.
Sue Dulaney requested Wayne Bennett develop a package to facilitate all Sister City
representatives to visit Corpus Christi. Mr. Bennett gave the preliminary information.
L. Fund-Raising Report— Lucy Reta was absent.
X. STAFF REPORT —
Ronnie Sepulveda was absent. Chris Kailas reported:
• The business cards arrived.
• There is one Student Report still outstanding.
• Frank Tumaro of Turkey was delayed in Austin and not able to attend our meeting.
• The nametags have been delayed one to two weeks.
• Current rosters were distributed.
• Discussion and agreement to have the December meeting at Sue Dulaney's house.
XI. CURRENT CONCERNS — none
XII. ADJOURNMENT —
Chairperson, Sue Dulaney adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Chris Kallas
Multicultural Services Division
Park & Recreation Department