Lawrence Sister Cities Advisory Board
March 12, 2008
minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Stuart Boley, Lynn
Ground, Kathleen Hodge, Linda Hyler, Jon Josserand, William Keel, Bob Moody,
Bob Schumm, Andrew Tsubaki, Gina Ross, Ken Albrecht, Michael Kennedy,
Kathleen Hodge, Lori Hutfles |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Bob Schumm |
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STAFF LIAISON PRESENT: |
Michael
Tubbs |
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
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Chairman Keel announced the presence of
a quorum at 5:40 pm.
Members introduced themselves to two
new people appointed board members, Lori Hutfles, and Ken Albrecht.
Minutes of the February meeting were
approved.
FINANCE:
The monthly financial reports were not
available this month awaiting the use of a new sub-account coding schema to be
developed by Stuart Boley and the new bookkeeper, Darlene Secondine.
FRIENDS
OF HIRATSUKA REPORT:
Andrew Tsubaki made a report of the
Hiratsuka planning committee for the visit 2010-2011. The committee made contact with Ms. Krehbiel
of the Lawrence Children’s Choir. In particular we would be interested in
encouraging a visit of this distinguished group to Hiratsuka in 2011. The Children’s
Choir has a two-year timing horizon for its summer travel programs, alternating
in-country and foreign visits. Approximately 90 students and chaperones would
need to be accommodated. Prof. Tsubaki
explained the magnitude of a potential visit of 90 individuals, which could
require a long planning horizon. The 20th
Anniversary Planning Committee will endeavor to visit with the Lawrence Children’s
Choir soon.
FRIENDS OF EUTIN REPORT:
A report was received regarding the
visit of Andreas van Zoest and one of his players from the Guitar Orchestra of
Eutin. A successful recital was held in
Murphy Hall. Discussion occurred
regarding aspects of this visit. It is
reported that Mr. van Zoest is receiving encouragement to help form a guitar
orchestra in Lawrence and is considering another visit this upcoming Fall.
There is consideration being given to
write a Kansas Arts Council Grant to support a future visit.
A report from Klaus-Dieter Schulz was
received concerning the status of the gift of sculpture given to the City of
Eutin. The sculpture will be reinstalled
at the lakefront in Eutin.
Certificates are being prepared for
thanks to the Eutin Barbeque participants from last May. Frank Baron will deliver these next June.
The bank in Eutin would like to send an
intern to Lawrence next July and August.
One possibility of a work experience would be at CIBER at the KU School
of Business. Frank Baron is in charge. Discussion occurred regarding the necessity of
having a written plan regarding US employment and internship opportunities
secured well before interns arrive.
Stuart Boley and Bob Moody were
designated to check out the Policy for Funding Cultural Exchanges and to report
back at the next meeting.
OFFICER ELECTIONS
It was moved that Stuart Boley be
appointed treasurer, which was accepted by acclamation. Official thanks was given to Lynn Ground for
his service in this important role.
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
It was moved and seconded that two
registrations be paid for the upcoming International Convention in Kansas City
to be utilized by members and staff of members of the Board. Discussion
occurred about how beneficial information obtained at the convention could be
communicated with other members of the Board.
8-3-1 passed.
Michael Tubbs will consider also
consider attending portions of the conference.
SISTER CITIES WEBPAGES
Jon Josserand reported little had occurred
in the last month and a meeting was being planned to allow for a report for the
next month’s meeting.
BOARD VACANCIES
Gina Ross gave a report regarding the
progress of the committee’s visits with individuals. Gina’s report was adopted 11-0-1 and will be
forwarded to the Mayor.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR 2008
Bob Moody continued his discussion
regarding a fundraising event, in particular his desire to identify an annual
‘signature’ event. Lori Hutfles helped
explain the different goals involved in “fundraising”
vs “public relations.”
Ross reminded the group of the
importance of collecting the names of past scholarship recipients for use in
future fundraising and communications efforts.
Other agenda items were deferred until
the April meeting.
The meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting April 9, 2008