Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Diplomacy: 1956 - 2006
- Cities Outside U.S.A. Eligible to be Considered for 2009 Annual Conference Site
- Global Membership: Invite Your International Sister City to the Table
- Use International Education Week, Nov. 13-17 to Promote Sister City Programs
- Host a student from the Islamic World for the 2007-2008 School Year!
- Annual Conference: Mark Your Calendars Now for July 18-21, 2007
- Own Your Own Copy of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book
- Find New Ideas in Our Discussion Groups, Sign Up Now
- Did You Know: Logos Galore Can be Found Online & in the Toolkit CD?
- World Mayor 2006: Vote For Your Favorite, Learn About the World
During its meeting on October 14, Sister Cities International Board of Directors voted to rescind an earlier policy designating Washington, DC as the site for the 2009 Annual Conference. Instead, the Board voted to ask for expressions of interest from international sister cities to be considered for hosting the 2009 Annual Conference. Get more details about submitting a letter of interest on our website. Responses are due December 1, 2006. The Board of Directors will make a selection at its March meeting. Due to time constraints, a full Request for Proposal will not be issued. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Olson at lolson@sister-cities.org, 202.347.8630.
Global Membership: Invite Your International Sister City to the Table
"Show our international partners that we care enough to include them in our organization," said Bill Gavitt, State Coordinator for southern California. For only $140, your international sister city can participate in the Annual Conference at a reduced rate, vote on board candidates and governing issues, receive updates and publications from the Washington, D.C. office, and stay connected through the Sister Cities International members-only online member database and networks. Further the citizen diplomacy movement, while increasing the involvement of your sister city within Sister Cities International. Fill out a sponsorship form today or email membership@sister-cities.org for more information.
Use International Education Week, Nov. 13-17 to Promote Sister City Programs
International Education Week will be held November 13-17, 2006. This is a great opportunity to promote the positive benefits of sister city programs, because national media attention will be driven toward exchange programs this week. Promotional information, a global IQ quiz, and more are available online. If you are holding a sister city event during International Education Week, register it in the online database, and let us know about it too, so we can talk about it to press and media (send an email to amiller@sister-cities.org with "IEW event" in the subject line).
Host a student from the Islamic World for the 2007-2008 School Year!
AYUSA is looking for loving host families willing to open their home to an international young person, and you are invited to get involved as a host parent for the YES program! Hosting a YES program high school student is a wonderful way to break down barriers created by stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings. The YES program reaches out to countries with significant Muslim populations. Plus teenagers are fun! For more information, contact Shelly Whelpton at swhelpton@ayusa.org or 202.362.3338.
Annual Conference: Mark Your Calendars Now for July 18-21, 2007
Whip out your daybooks, planners and palm pilots, and block out July 18-21 for the 2007 Sister Cities International Annual Conference, themed, "The Next 50 Years of Sister Cities." Join us in Fort Lauderdale, the "Venice of America," for hands-on learning workshops geared to strengthening local sister city programs, an expanded Best Practices Showcase, and fantastic social events on land and water. A Youth Conference is also planned. Watch www.sister-cities.org for further details. Your full conference brochure will be mailed before the year is out!
Own Your Own Copy of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book
Published in partnership with Butler Books, the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book, "Peace Through People: 50 Years of Global Citizenship," is a 248-page color coffee table book highlighting the inspiring history of the sister city movement and retailing for only $39.95. Delve into the archives of Sister Cities International and explore the incredible history of the sister city program. Purchase your copy of the first edition today!
Find New Ideas in Our Discussion Groups, Sign Up Now
Did you know that every week, you can get an email summarizing media coverage around the United States about the sister city program loaded with links? That's just one of the benefits available to our discussion group members. To get the media update (hint: join the General Discussion Group) or join one of our other discussion groups dealing with fundraising or governance, visit our Discussion List area online. You must be logged in to the website with a username and password to join a discussion group. If you need a username and password, please contact Ali Kaker at akaker@sister-cities.org.
Did You Know: Logos Galore Can be Found Online & in the Toolkit CD?
Do you need a logo for a t-shirt or banner? How about your sister city organization website? There are professional quality electronic logos available through the Communications Toolkit and the 50th Anniversary toolkit on www.sister-cities.org, as well as the 2006 Toolkit CD. To access the logos online, go to www.sister-cities.org and log in using your name and password, then click on "Toolkits & Guides." Members may request a toolkit CD by emailing communications@sister-cities.org and specifying name, sister city organization name, and mailing address (no post office boxes).
World Mayor 2006: Vote For Your Favorite, Learn About the World
Fifty mayors have been nominated for this year's World Mayor Award, and you can help select the winner! This is a great way to learn about the world and other communities. Until the end of October, you can vote for your favorite mayor from each of the world's regions. Include with your vote a statement explaining why you chose this mayor for the 2006 Award. The winner will be announced December 6. Vote today for your favorite mayor.
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