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First JSCA Happy Hour...Really Happy!
The first JSCA Happy Hour was great fun and a great success. About 35 JSCA members gathered April 7 for fun and networking at the Speckled Hen Tavern on the Southside.
The event was such a success that members immediately asked if we would plan another one. We'll look to another Happy Hour this summer --perhaps at the Town Center -- as we'll rotate the venue to keep it fresh. Stay tuned for details...you don't want to miss all the fun! |
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New Nonstop Air Service:
Jacksonville and San Juan
Beginning May 2011,
JetBlue Airways will begin nonstop flights between Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico -- the first direct air service between Jacksonville and one of our Sister Cities.
The airline plans to operate one departure and arrival each day between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan.
The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association is thrilled to be a part of the May 19 commencement ceremony. The San Juan Committee will be onsite with an informational table about JSCA. The ceremony will take place at the JetBlue terminal at the Jacksonville International Airport. |
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Africa Gala Night
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Committee is gearing up for another Africa Gala Night. This exciting night is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 at the University of North Florida.
Tickets are $15 for JSCA members and $20 for non-members. Be on the look out for purchasing details and please mark your calendars for July 16. The food, the band and the entire night should prove to be a pure delight!
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Stay Connected
with JSCA!
Join our online community and "Like" us on Facebook. All JSCA Facebook fans can post links, photos and JSCA committee news directly onto our Facebook page. Once you "Like" us, invite your friends too!
Note: You must have a Facebook account to access our page.
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Jacksonville Named Host City For
Sister Cities International Conference
 Jacksonville has been selected to be as the host city for the 56th Annual Sister Cities International Conference. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown July 11-15, 2012. JSCA has been asked help plan two receptions, recruit volunteers, recommend entertainment, suggest optional tour programs, identify sponsors and suggest or provide ground transportion. Robert Peek, President of JSCA, has formed a Host Committee to oversee the planning, funding and management of various elements of the SCI Conference. Our goal is to make sure conference attendees experience Northeast Florida. This is a wonderful opportunity not only for our organization but for the community as a whole. Connecting local leaders and motivated citizens, the Annual Conference provides an educational and interactive environment for networking sharing best practices, engaging elected officals and gaining knowlege about the lastest trends in dipolmacy. If you would like to be a part of the Host Committee, please contact Committee Chairman, Doug Coleman at colemanjacksonville@gmail.com. |
JSCA Inaugural World Cup 2011
July 23-24 & July 30-31, 2011
The Bolles School | Hodges Field
 The JSCA Inaugural World Cup 2011, a two-weekend event beginning July 23, 2011, will be filled with "EVERYTHING SOCCER" for all ages with an international flair. The tournament will conclude July 31 with a championship game and a cultural festival with representation of all eight Sister Cities.
The tournament will feature soccer matches between our eight Sister Cities, all for a claim at the JSCA World Cup title plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals. We are inviting local players and teams to represent the eight Sister Cities.
JSCA World Cup Details:
WHAT: JSCA Inaugural World Cup 2011
WHEN: July 23-24 and July 30-31
WHERE: The Bolles School,Hodges Field (7400 San Jose Blvd.)
WHY: To stregthen the bonds between Jacksonville and citizens of the participating countries.
HOW: To register, contact Alex Chirkovich at (904) 759-1814 or (904) 955-7649.
COST: $75 for Beaches Adult Soccer League (BASL), $100 for all non-BASL; Uniforms are included in the registration fee.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with the event, please contact Nancy Alvarez at (904) 502-1563 or at alzhdz@gmail.com.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Hosts
Delegation from Port Elizabeth
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Committee welcomed a delegation from Port Elizabeth in March.
Delegation members included: Lumka Tetani, Program Manager, War on Hunger Project; Walter Shaldi, Executive Director, Special Programmes Directorate & Instructor and Councilmen Rossveldt Ncediso Captain, International Affairs Committee.
The Delegation's inbound visit began in Washington, D.C. at the SCI Annual Conference and included an invitation from the Honorable Congresswoman Corrine Brown to her office on Capitol Hill.
The inbound visit continued in Jacksonville with a meeting at Mayor Peyton's office with Chief Administrative Offiver, Kerri Stewart (picture above). Delegates received information from the Housing Department and the Clara White Mission regarding housing and the homeless community.
Delegates expressed how they received more than they expected from their visit and gave their sincere thanks to Jacksonville for such an impressive visit.
A special thanks to Tina Daniels and Pam Quarles who acted as host families and all the NMBM committee members who made this year's inbound delegation a huge success. |
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Thank you volunteers!
A special thanks to everyone who shared their time at the 19th Annual World of Nations Celebration April 29 - May 1.Your support is greatly appreciated!
We are looking forward to next year's celebration as it will be another great opportunity for Jacksonville Sister Cities Association.
Thank you for all your help!
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Ideas for the newsletter?
If you have any comments about the newsletter or would like to see a photo or story in a future edition, please contact Crystal Burney at crystal.burney@gmail.com.
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