2014 Sister Cities Commission Report To: Mayor Rick Mueller Members of the City Council City Manager Chuck Potucek Assistant City Manager Mary Jacobs

Sierra Vista Sister Cities Commission Tom ReardonCouncil Liaison Heike ShockleyChair Open Vice-Chair Evetta JonesMember Lourdes MontoyaMember 2 application awaiting City Council approval Victoria Yarbrough Staff Liaison Tom ReardonCouncil Liaison Heike ShockleyChair Open Vice-Chair Evetta JonesMember Lourdes MontoyaMember 2 application awaiting City Council approval Victoria Yarbrough Staff Liaison

VISION STATEMENT –To focus community interest in building a better understanding for the citizens of the greater Sierra Vista area to learn about the people and cultures of Radebeul, Germany, and Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, through reciprocal visits and cultural, education and goodwill exchange programs.

MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the City of Sierra Vista’s Sister Cities Commission to establish and maintain relationships with our sister cities of Radebeul, Germany, and Cananea, Sonora, Mexico.

ACTIVITIES Cananea Exchange with Radebeul Meetings with Mayor/City Council/Sister City Committee Assistance to Students Enrolled at the Technical Institute Books for English Library Children’s Clothing Senior’s Home Outreach Participation in Diversity Fair Radebeul Student Exchange 2014 Exchange of City pictures for Radebeul’s City Hall Park Business Exchange Weinfest in Radebeul Tourism – Wild West * Youth Center – Internet Portal online Chess Competition online Game Competition

Activities cont. Fundraising event Oktoberfest September 2013 Diversity Fair 2013 Exhibit from Mexico & Germany Student get together Cananea and Sierra Vista throughout the year Visited Sister City Club in High School for exchange of ideas Hosted Students from Germany February 2013 Hosted Radebeul Mayor for a 1 week visit and exchanged ideas Visits to Douglas Consulate and Cananea throughout the year

Oktoberfest 2013 Fundraising Radebeul Mayor Visit to Cananea Diversity Fair Exchange Students from Radebeul and Cananea

2014 Goals Evaluate current activities Develop new Programs - Reinstating Student Exchange between BHS and Radebeul in October/November - Expansion of Sister City Club in BHS - Involve more schools within Sierra Vista - Youth Center/ Sister City Club - Work with Tourism Office for opportunities to promote SV * Participation in the Oktoberfest in Sierra Vista for fundraising Furthering a better exchange between Cananea and Radebeul on various City levels Evaluate current activities Develop new Programs - Reinstating Student Exchange between BHS and Radebeul in October/November - Expansion of Sister City Club in BHS - Involve more schools within Sierra Vista - Youth Center/ Sister City Club - Work with Tourism Office for opportunities to promote SV * Participation in the Oktoberfest in Sierra Vista for fundraising Furthering a better exchange between Cananea and Radebeul on various City levels

Funding Sources –Arizona Tax Credit –Community Donations –BHS Sister City Club –Oktoberfest 2014 selling of Brats –Diversity Fair – Donations –Arizona Tax Credit –Community Donations –BHS Sister City Club –Oktoberfest 2014 selling of Brats –Diversity Fair – Donations

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