Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Diplomacy: 1956 - 2006
- The 2006 Winter Auction Closes Dec. 20th at 4pm EST, Don't Miss Out!
- A Wonderful Gift: The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book
- Your Amazon.com Holiday Shopping Can Help the Sister City Movement
- Galveston Seeks to Raise $100,000 to Improve Health Care in India
- Get a Grant: Open World Program Seeks Communities to Host Delegates in 2007
- Save the Date & Your Money: Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, July 18-21
- Free Toolkit CD Available for Sister City Programs, Request Yours Today!
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Autographed items from skiing superstar Bodie Miller and NBA player Dirk Nowitzki are still available through the 2006 Winter Auction - plus some amazing airline ticket deals! Browse our online catalog and get your bids in today. The last of our auction items will end on Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 4PM EST. Bidding is safe and easy - and proceeds benefit Sister Cities International programs. For more information, contact Viktor Zikas at 202.347.8630 ext.4875 or vzikas@sister-cities.org. See these incredible items now!
A Wonderful Gift: 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. The 50th Anniversary book makes a great gift for your supporters, sister city friends, and overseas guests. Purchase your copy of the first edition today!
Your Amazon.com Holiday Shopping Can Help the Sister City Movement
Will you be making purchases from Amazon.com for your holiday gifts? Don't forget to make your Amazon purchases through the Sister Cities International website. Just log on to our marketplace and click on the Amazon.com box. Every purchase you make after connecting through www.sister-cities.org's Marketplace area provides a benefit back to Sister Cities International, and there are thousands of gifts available. Happy shopping!
Galveston Seeks to Raise $100,000 to Improve Health Care in India
The Galveston-Trivandrum Sister City Society is raising $100,000 through www.SupportSisterCities.org to improve healthcare in Trivandrum, India. It's people-to-people diplomacy at its best! Read about their project to install a 911 system, train paramedics and raise funds to purchase an ambulance for Trivandrum. Learn more about their project to buy medical books and journals for medical and nursing students.
Get a Grant: Open World Program Seeks Communities to Host Delegates in 2007
Would you like to host a delegation from Russia this coming year? The Open World Program brings Russian elected officials, teachers, businessmen and women, lawyers, healthcare experts, journalists, and civic leaders to the United States for 10 days and promotes accountability, transparency, and citizen participation. We are currently seeking sister city organizations interested in applying to host an Open World Program delegation in 2007. You do not need to have a Russian sister city to qualify. The program provides a grant to cover travel, and our members find that this project can refresh and re-energize their community's perspective on international relationships. The Open World Program is funded by the U.S. Congress and managed by the Open World Leadership Center at the U.S. Library of Congress. For more information see our website and contact Margarita Malkina at mmalkina@sister cities.org or 202.347.8630 ext. 4874.
Save the Date & Your Money: Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, July 18-21
Mark your calendars! The Sister Cities International Annual Conference will be held July 18-21, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Registration will be available beginning January 2, 2007 and fees will be:
$450 per person until April 1, 2007
$500 per person until June 23, 2007
$575 per person on-site at the conference July 18-21, 2007
In our next e-newsletter - learn all about partner registration and how registering to bring 2 U.S. delegates and 2 international delegates together can save you money! For more information, contact Lynn Olson at lolson@sister-cities.org or 202.347.8630 ext. 8632.
Free Toolkit CD Available to Members, Request Yours Today!
The Toolkit CD is available for free to anyone doing publicity on behalf of a community that is a member of Sister Cities International. The CD is loaded with resources for improving communications in your sister city program, assessing your projects, organizing a community summit, raising funds, program management, sustainable development and youth and education programs. If you would like to request a free toolkit, email communications@sister-cities.org with "Toolkit CD" in the subject line. Include your name and postal mailing address. The toolkit is also available at www.sister-cities.org, click on "Toolkits and Guides."
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