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Gift to to Mayor Alvin Brown from Russian officials.
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SISTER CITIES IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
Bahia Blanca Sarah MacMillan Sasen represented Jacksonville during a performance at the city theater.
Changwon City The City of Changwon government sent a request to the mayor's office requesting a full-time Korean government employee to be based here in Jacksonville. The proposal is under discussion.
China Committee Members are in discussion with government leaders for a future visit.
Leaders are also working with Duval County to send a group of students to China-Beijing and Yingkou during summer 2012 for about 2 weeks.
Murmansk The Murmansk government sent a gift to Mayor Alvin Brown as a token of appreciate for the mayoral proclamation in recognition of its 95th anniversary.
San Juan Plans are currently underway for the sailing regatta and the symphony exchanges between Jacksonville and San Juan. More details to follow.
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Volunteers Needed for the 56th Annual SCI Conference
Sister Cities International (SCI) is hosting the 56th annual conference in Jacksonville from July 11-14, 2012.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send your telephone number and email address to Ellen Petersen at ellenpetersen@comcast.net.
Thank you in advance for your help!
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Florida Sister Cities Launches New Website
Sisters Cities Florida Coordinator Chris Boehler created a website for all Florida chapters to access and share information.
The site can be used as a resource and communication portal by emailing the site's webmaster to post your upcoming events for other Florida chapters to see.
Visit the site at:
www.floridasistercities.org
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JSCA Facebook "Like" Page
For more JSCA news updates and photos, please "Like" us by keying in Jacksonville Sister Cities Association on Facebook. |
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BONUS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR NEW MEMBERS
As of October 2011, JSCA began offering a bonus membership opportunity to first time members only.
Now, when they join in either July, August or September, they get those months free for the standard $25 annual membership fee through the next October when the regular annual membership renewal begins.
New members get a calendar of events and membership certificate.
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JSCA NOVEMBER SOCIAL AT MOCA
More than a dozen JSCA members and guests networked at the Museum of Contemporary Arts at the November 10 happy hour networking social. The January JSCA social will be held from 5pm to 7:30pm. on Thursday, January 26, at the Penthouse Lounge atop the Casa Marina Hotel
in Jacksonville Beach.
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FALL TRIP TO KOREA
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| JSCA President Robert Peek (far right) stands with JSCA Changwon City Committee Vice President Shung Kim; Jacksonville City Council President Stephen Joost; and Changwon City Mayoral Aide Soo-kil Kim, during a visit to the "House of Changwon," a compound of traditional Korean buildings and grounds.
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Groove to the sound of samba music while sipping on Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail at the upcoming Brazilian Cultural night.
A live capoeira demonstration,
Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, and sports will also be featured at the event.
It's being held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at the University of North Florida Center, 1200 Alumni Drive.
Tickets purchased before February 1 are $30 apiece. $50 for couples, $200 for a table of 8.
Tickets purchased after February 1 or at the door are $35.
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DEADLINE FOR UPCOMING SOUTH AFRICAN TRIP LOOMING
There are only a few seats available and a limited amount of time left to sign up for the 15-day grand South Africa Culture tour! A custom tour package has been created to provide an unforgettable experience in the motherland. A 7-day version of the trip is also available. |
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2011 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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More than three dozen JSCA members attended the annual membership meeting on November 6 at the Haskell building in Riverside.
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AIRPORT SIGNAGE REQUEST APPROVED FOR SCI 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A welcome message will be displayed on the electronic board at the Jacksonville International Airport throughout the day on July 11, 2012.
The display is intended to welcome visitor's from around the world to the annual Sister Cities International conference in Jacksonville.
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JSCA BOARD ROLLS OUT 2012 PLANS
In December 2011, JSCA's board of director's held its annual strategic planning retreat where the board generated ideas for the organization's future.
Key Projects discussed: - Continue providing great programming to keep with the great projects lead by each of the the committee's vice-presidents. - Plan and execute the 2nd annual JSCA Soccer tournament bringing teams to Jacksonville from our Sister Cities for a World Cup style tournament in 2013 or 2014. In 2011, JSCA held its inaugural soccer tournament, featuring more than 120 players.
- Explore member trips to one or more of our sister cities. In 2012, JSCA members will be surveyed to gauge their interest in taking a trip to one or more of our Sister Cities. - Plan our next "Doing Business with Jacksonville Sister Cities" seminar. In 2011, JSCA coordinated a "Doing Business with Puerto Rico" seminar for more than 130 business representatives. In 2012, we'll look to plan a similar seminar for another Sister City and/or its host country. - Enhance awareness of JSCA by sustaining the public relations/outreach effort, particularly by way of local news media to better educate citizens about our organization in anticipation of attracting new members, sponsorships and support. We'll look to do more of this in 2012.
- Explore a JSCA year-end party or gala for members and interested non-members. The option is being considered for 2012.
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