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• Regular Meeting 61, ti.
Monday, February 2,2004 t9/, 915d���N, F
Council Chamber-City Hall
Corpus Christi,Texas 78401
MEMBERS PRESENT. MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF.
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Edna Balboa Randy Farrar Dr. Mufid Abudiab Chris Kailas j •
Judy Benkendorfer Rose Gunji Valerie Ballesteros Barbara Williams 3
Dr. Kent Byus Gary Hansen Regis Barber
Dr. Hsiu"Mindy" Chang Elizabeth R. Iglesias Amanda Jane Haney.
Drue Combs Bebe Morris Sarah Hicks a
Sue Dulaney Ellen Murry Sharon Phillips a
Yalee Shih John Rocha
Ann Jaime
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I. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Sister City Steering Committee was called to order at 6:10 p.m.by i
Chair, Randy Farrar.
II. ROLL CALL:
Recording Secretary called roll, announced quorum. I
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III APPROVAL OF MINUTES a
Motion made by Dr. Mindy Chang and seconded by Sue Dulaney to approve Minutes of the
December meeting after amending typographical error in Treasurer's Report and Committee '
Report J—Young Artist Report to say that the Young Artist Committee will work with the Art
Center.
IV HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments from the publicI
V TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's report remains the same as last month. No expenditures. Sue Dulaney
suggested that now is the time to check on the cost of tickets for the Student Exchange Program. a
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VI DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Volunteer Exchange Program—Drue Combs led the discussion regarding airfare for l
delegates. It was suggested that delegates pay the cost of airfare and entertainment and
lodging and food would be provided by the host family. It was even suggested that half of 1
the airfare be paid by the Committee.The question was asked if the,committee is interested
in sending 2 volunteers to participate in the exchange program. In past years,this program
• was funded through the Trust Fund,which is now defunct. It was suggested that SCC could
raise funds to support this program. Also,the Committee can accept donations of frequent 1
flyer miles as a way of providing for the airfare. Randy Farrar suggested that guidelines
need to be implemented for this project and that the Sub-Committee make plans for sending 1 i
our delegates and receiving those from Japan. Gary Hansen suggested ways to enlist 1
interested parties in the program;through newspaper ads and one-on-one solicitations. It I
was also mentioned that hospitals,Volunteer Center,churches and big businesses be a
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contacted and request information regarding the program be put into their newsletters. The I
Jefferson Award Winners was another suggestion to request participation in the Volunteer
Program. Another suggestion is that parents of previous Exchange Students be contacted to r
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participate in this Volunteer Exchange Program. Chris Kailas is to compile a listing of
previous exchange students. Randy Farrar suggested the Committee submit a list of )
' ,questions that can be used to screen volunteers. Rose Gunji suggested plans be I
implemented now to receive the Yokosuka delegation in March or April and our delegates go
in either September or October,which would give the committee time to select the s
volunteers and raise funds. j
B. Discussion of curriculum for current exchange students—the discussion began with the idea
that our Students need to be better informed about Corpus Christi and their host country.
Randy Farrar suggested orientation sessions should include not only current students but
also former students who would serve as resource persons and that there be several
sessions held to include: (1)an introduction session; (2)a culture and language skills
session,to include possibly a foreign language teacher;(3)a session on information about
the host city,to include culture, protocol, history,time line, politics and religion of that a
Country;(4)a session on information on Corpus Christi and Texas to include history,the ,
forms of government used in each, names of city council members and state legislators and
the economic base of both Corpus Christi and the State of Texas. It was suggested for
expediency that the information be presented as a homework assignment. Drue Combs
expressed concern about adding more homework to the Students workload and suggested
each chairperson of the exchange city be responsible for preparing the students going to s
their city. It was suggested that the information each student will need,be collected by the
chairs for each Sister City in the form of pamphlets,handouts,etc.and given to each student 1
for their notebooks. One copy of each should be given Chris Kailas for development of a 1
master note book to be kept for future references. Randy Farrar suggested that they move
forward quickly with development of the formal curriculum. a
C. Discussion of sub-committees for programming for each Sister City-Randy Farrar led the
discussion suggesting that former students parents be enlisted for this sub-committee. It
was suggest that a mailing list of former students parents be compiled.
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VII COMMITTEE REPORTS t
A. Wheelchairs For Peace-Ellen Murry reported the project has gone over the$18,000 mark.
The Wheelchairs for Peace Committee will meet this Thursday morning at 8 a.m. at La
Bahia Restaurant. Tentative dates for our trip to Veracruz, Mexico are May 12-15,2004. If
we are not able to get the full 240 wheelchairs, a few will be given us for distribution at that 1
time and the balance will be delivered sometime in June, at which time would have to return 1
to give out the rest of the chairs. I
B. Student Exchange/Selection Committee Report—No report. g
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C. Focus Group—No report. `
D. Agen,France—No report
E. Keelung,Taiwan—Yalee Shih reported she traveled to Austin to see a group from
Keelung,Taiwan perform. They had performed in Corpus Christi before and she invited
them to come again, hopefully next year.
F. Monterrey, Mexico- Ann Jaime reported she would be traveling to Monterrey and while 1
there would meet with their Sister City representatives.
G. Toledo,Spain—No report.
H. Veracruz,Mexico-No report. i
I. Yokosuka,Japan—
A. VIP Exchange-Gary Hansen reported he would provide Drue Combs with past
information regarding the VIP program, he also requested pictures taken of the
students during the introduction of the 2004 Exchange Students after the January
meeting.
B. Report on visit to Yokosuka,Japan-Sue Dulaney reported that exchange students ,
would be visiting here August 4-18,2004. Our planned activities would be held Aug. 4
5-13t with no activities planned for the weekend of Aug.7-8,2004. Ms. Dulaney t
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requested this information be given to our local Students.
J. Young Artist Competition—Rose Gunji reported the location for the competition will at
Heritage Park. The deadline for entries is February 13th at 5 p.m. at the Multicultural
Center. The Exhibit will begin February 23rd through March 151. The art work will be judged
sometime during that time period. Awards will be presented at the March 1,2004 meeting.
VIII STAFF REPORT-No Report
IX. CURRENT CONCERNS
Randy Farrar requested that the Laredo Festival representatives be contacted for a report on the
festival. Chris Kailas reminded the committee about the Partners&Peace Conference being
held in Ft.Worth,TX,July 14-18,2004. Registration forms were,once again,handed out. i
X. ADJOURNMENT—A motion was made by Sue Dulaney and 2nd by Drue Combs to adjourn the
meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Chris Kailas, Supervisor
Park&Recreation Department
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