City of Lawrence

Lawrence Sister Cities Advisory Board

September 14, 2011 minutes

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bill Keel, Linda Hyler, Bob Moody, Jon Josserand, Ken Albrecht, Gina Ross , Kathleen Hodge, Kelly Herndon, Stacey Van Houten, Dennis Christilles

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Lynn Ground,  Michael Kennedy, James Hilliard

STAFF LIAISON PRESENT:

Cynthia Wagner

PUBLIC PRESENT:

Cyril Cook

 


 

The regular monthly meeting was held in the city commission chambers at City Hall at 5:30 on September 14.  Chair Keel brought the meeting to order at 5:44.

 

Minutes - Josserand

 

The minutes of the August 2011 meeting were approved.

 

Newsletter Policy – Josserand

 

The issue of newsletter policy was raised by a member of the board regarding the recent notice of the Saturday German school.  The matter was discussed.  Josserand and Moody will discuss together, and with Wagner, and bring back a proposed policy to the board.

 

Scholarship Form – Keel

 

The matter of modification of the scholarship form was raised by the Chair.  Keel appointed himself, Josserand and Moody to a committee to recommend changes to the full board.

 

20th Year Hiratsuka Visit – Hilliard, Hodge & Hyler

 

The majority of the meeting consisted of review and refinement of many details regarding the upcoming 20th year visit from Hiratsuka.

 

Design Services – Josserand

 

Josserand requested authorization of graphic design services for newsletter template design services from Amanda Warren not to exceed $150.  Motion was approved.

 

 

Nomination Committee – Keel

 

Per the bylaws, Keel appointed a nomination committee for officer elections consisting of Van Houten, Ross, and Hodge.

 

 

 

The meeting was adjourned.