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Regular Meeting
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MEMBERS PRESENT; MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF
Mufid Abudiab Gary Hansen Blanca Becerra Ann Jaime Ronnie Sepulveda
Edna Balboa Raquel Madrigal Wayne Bennett Frances Powell Chris Kallas
Judy Benkendorfer Danielle Pearrell Drue Combs Yalee Shih K Chute
JoAnn Canales Lucy Reta Melody Cooper
Sue Dulaney Jesus Rosales. Mannti Cummins
Rose Gunji John Wright Marvin Davis
I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was
called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair, Sue Dulaney.
II. ROLL CALL— Recording Secretary, K Chute called roll, announced quorum.
III. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES from February 4, 2002 meeting -
John Wright made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Edna Balboa seconded.
Motion passed.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT - Ronnie Sepulveda reported $2,534.48 was in the Trust
account and $14, 327.31 was in the General Fund.
V. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — none
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS —
A. Discussion on Volunteer Internship Program
Gary Hansen reported the selected intern is Joseph Alley. Mr. Alley works with the
Juvenile Detention Center and has been an active volunteer for several years. He is
scheduled to visit Japan for two weeks beginning April 9th. Another visitor may go if
they pay their expenses. This deadline is March 10th. The Japanese representatives
will visit Corpus Christi from March 25th through April 8th. Activity suggestions and
volunteers were requested for their visit.
B. Discussion on International Young Artists' Competition
Rose Gunji stated the artwork was due by March 15th. The winners will be announced
on April 1st and their art will be displayed at the Galvan House through April 4th
Committee members were encouraged to remind their school representatives of the
deadline. Also, prize money is needed.
CCISD sent invitations for their Art Shows. Members will attend to show support.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS —
A. Agen, France — Danielle Pearrell reported their students have been selected. They
are extending a three-week visit option. Their students will be staying three weeks
with us.
B. Keelung, Taiwan -Yalee Shih was absent. There was no report.
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C. Monterrey, Mexico — Ann Jaime was absent but submitted the following report.
They are very please with the firefighter's gear and thanked us again. Also, they are
in the process of selecting their exchange students. More information should be
available by the April meeting.
(Gary Hansen arrived at 6:25 p.m.)
D. Toledo, Spain — Jesus Rosales said they are requesting a four-week visit and are
discussing final date options: They still request consideration of an artist visiting
Corpus Christi to present an exhibit.
E. Veracruz, Mexico — Mannti Cummins was absent. There was no report.
F. Yokosuka, Japan — Gary Hansen said there are scheduling conflicts being
discussed. Ronnie Sepulveda and Chris Kailas will compile a scheduling calendar.
(See VIP discussion report, V. A.)
G. Student Exchange Program — JoAnn Canales announced there were eight (8)
women and four (4) men interviewed. The winners will be announced and
introduced at a reception following the business meeting tonight.
H. Student Exchange Activities Report — When dates are set, Edna Balboa will
coordinate the project.
I. Art Exchange Program - Melody Cooper was absent. There was no report.
J. Fund Raising Project— Lucy Reta brought two suggestions:
1. For a specific time and date, Casa de Roy will sell a dinner to.us for $2.50. We
set the ticket price for `to go' orders only and collect the profit.
2. Taco Cabana suggested the committee send 200 invitations to dine in or take out
during certain hours on a particular night. Patrons must present their invitation
for Taco Cabana to give us 20% of each sale.
The committee agreed to do the.Taco Cabana project first. Lucy will bring a
suggested date to the April meeting.
VIII. STAFF REPORT— none
IX. CURRENT CONCERNS — none
X. ADJOURNMENT—
Edna Balboa made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. John Wright seconded.
Motion passed.
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Ronnie Sepulved-t
Manager, Multicultural Services
Park & Recreation Department