Tuesday, April 13, 2021

SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Staff Liaison Tina Eggers, City Clerk About Email Tina Eggers Created in 2007, this commission increases the knowledge, goodwill and understanding of the Regular Members world through people-to-people diplomacy, 2021* - Madeline Fish education, cultural exchanges, economic 2021* - Robin Kelley exchanges and humanitarian assistance. 2021 - Nilendu Pal 2021 - Charlee Roundhill 2022 - Ryan Opitz Membership 2022 - Heather Stapf The Sister Cities Commission is comprised of nine 2023 - Shari Gehrke regular members, with four-year terms; and two 2023 - Vacant alternates, with two-year terms. All members are 2023 - Stephanie Angula appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council. Terms expire April 30 of the year listed. For more information, Alternate Members see IMC 2.54. 2022 - Vacant 2023 - Vacant

03-09-21 Sister Cities Commission Minutes Page [1]

Sister Cities Commission 130 E. Sunset Way | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 (425) 837-3000 issaquahwa.gov

Sister Cities Commission 130 E. Sunset Way | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 (425) 837-3000 issaquahwa.gov

Mission Category Idea Interest Points Projected Cost Timeline Economic Exchange Arts Commission Collaboration (assigned point person) 2 Economic Exchange Engage Chamber of Commerce (display art at businesses) 1 Seek multiple sources of funding and financial management Economic Exchange (grants, as city council for budget line Item) 5 Humanitarian Mayor to Mayor connection 4 Humanitarian Sponsor a school abroad 1 Fundraise for an organization abroad (crafting event showcasing Humanitarian native handicraft) 1 Cultural Exchange Reciprical student exchange (connecting 2 families) 2 Videos (1. Day in the life - both ways - all types of diversity; 2. Youth tutorials & performances to share - give and receive; 3. Cultural Exchange Story telling; 4. Promote Issaquah Art & Culture) 4 People to People Host Live Q&A - share online 1 Community events to connect with local Norwegian and People to…