City of Lawrence
Lawrence Sister Cities Advisory Board
July 10, 2013 minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Jon Josserand, Ken Albrecht, Michael Kennedy, Jon Niccum, Kelly Herndon, Curtis Barnhill, Kathleen Hodge, Stacey VanHouten |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Brad Allen, Mark Daly, Billy Williams, Ione Unruh, Dennis Christilles |
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STAFF LIAISON PRESENT: |
Cynthia Wagner |
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
James Hilliard, Tobi Schwrz, Yannick Jurgens, Michele and son, Adam Fales |
Chair Josserand opened the regular monthly meeting in the city commission chambers at City Hall at 5:30 on July 10, 2013.
INTRODUCTION OF THE TWO INTERNS FROM EUTIN
Tobi Schwrz, Yannick Jurgens
Michele Fales, and her son Adam, introduced the two of the three interns from Eutin. The third, Tim Hohn could not be at the meeting.
The interns worked at Genesis Health Club, Audio Reader, Genovese, Wheatfield’s Bakery, KU Police Department, and Lawrence Police Department.
FRIENDS OF HIRATSUKA- JAMES HILLIARD
Stated that the Lawrence student delegation returned safely from their trip to Hiratsuka. Everything went well, but one student wasn’t able to make the trip due to a broken bone in the foot just prior to the trip departure.
BY-LAWS AND POLICIES COMMITTEE- BARNHILL
Discussion ensued regarding one word in Article VI:
CHANGE- “Each Friend’s organization shall be subject to the CONTROL and review by the Advisory Board”
TO- “Each Friend’s organization shall be subject to the DIRECTION and review by the Advisory Board”
MAY MINUTES- JOSSERAND
Josserand made a request for a motion to approve the May minutes. A motion was made and the May minutes passed unanimously.
FRIENDS GROUPS JUNE AND JULY MINUTES
June 2013 Report from the Friends of Eutin
The high school students from Lawrence High School and Free State High School
arrived in Eutin on May 28 and will return to Lawrence on June 20. The
group is being led by Lawrence High School German instructor Natalie Aaron.
Students participating include Samantha Grinage, Nico Groth, Lydia
Longabach, Althea Wilson, Anna Clayton, Avery Miller, and Francisco Esparza.
In total, 29 Americans have safely arrived in Eutin. They are
participating in the High School Exchange, the KU Summer Language Institute,
and the KU Internship Program.
At a reception at Eutin's city hall, KU student Adam Mauck was surprised with a
special certificate. According to Eutin statistics, Adam is the 2,000th
person (Germans and Americans), who have crossed the Atlantic through the
Lawrence-Eutin sister city relationship.
Eutin officials honored all of their American guests on June 4 at the
traditional "German-American Night" organized by the Eutin Fire
Fighters.
On June 16, 3 business interns from Eutin will arrive in Lawrence, staying for
4 weeks.
July 2013 Report from the Friends of Eutin
Natalie Aaron and the
high school exchange students returned home safely. According to Natalie,
everyone had a great time! No major issues or problems. Everyone is
very excited about hosting this fall.
Three business interns from Eutin arrived on June 16 and will depart on July
14. The 3 young men have worked with various businesses and city
departments throughout Lawrence, including the Lawrence Police Department, KU
Audio Reader, Genesis Athletic Club, M & M Bakery, and Channel 6/Free State
Studios.
June 2013 Report from the Friends of Hiratsuka
Friends of Hiratsuka have not met since the May SCAB meeting. No activity to report. A future meeting will be scheduled to discuss the outcomes from the May board meeting concerning the review of the Ad Hoc committee suggestions.
The Language and Culture Class taught by Erika Norikami meet May 28th for the last class of the school year. Classes will reconvene in the fall. Planning will begin to find a permanent host site for next fall. A Friends of Hiratsuka member will be working with Erika Norikami and Nancy Hope (her supervisor) in the planning and assisting for the new fall and spring schedule.
Student delegation has been busy preparing for their departure of July 4th to Hiratsuka, Japan. Members of the delegation have been invited to the June SCAB meeting for introductions and question the board might have for the delegation. A farewell party (potluck dinner) is scheduled for June 23rd Sunday - 5:30 pm -site to be announced. All SCAB members are invited.
Preparation is underway for the Hiratsuka Delegation that will be visiting Lawrence on July 26th. Delegation will consist of three chaperones and sixteen students.
July 2013 Report from the Friends of Hiratsuka
None submitted
June 2013 Report from the Friends of Iniades
The planning committee for the visit of the Mayor of Messolonghi, Panagiotis Katsoulis (Panos) and his interpreter Dimitra Pitsitkou began meeting at the end of March and had five meetings over the next month and a half to come up with a suitable agenda that would give our guests a sampling of their Sister City, Lawrence and some taste of the state of Kansas as well. The committee consisted of Dennis Christilles, Karen Christilles, Curtis Barnhill, Jon Josserand, Laura Williams and Ione Unruh.
As was expected the original agenda changed many times before the guests arrived and during the time of their visit. They were graciously housed at Bob and Sandra Schumm’s home. According to Panos and Dimitra the visit was a success and both were very appreciative of all the effort taken on their behalf.
<<June report incomplete, more to be submitted by Dennis Christilles>>
July 2013 Report from the Friends of Iniades
None Submitted
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM