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Tempe Sister Cities Quarterlyvol. 9 #2, Summer 2011

Bringing the World Together... One Friendship at a Time

Inside the Quarterlypage 2 Get your boots on!

page 3 Don Carlos Award for the Goitias

page 6 Congratulations to our Fulbright Scholars

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Busy Little Hackett House

GOING... GOING... gone!The Hackett House tent is back up and awaiting a myriad of activities planned for the busy, busy fall and holiday season! HOWEVER ...plans are underway to replace the tent with a permanent structure...the

“crystal cottage”...committees are forming, plans are being hatched, fundraising will begin...STAY TUNED! It won’t happen overnight...but it WILL HAPPEN!

The 40th anniversary celebrations which began in January, 2011, are moving into high gear! The week of October 3-9 has been officially proclaimed Sister City Week by Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman. TSC members and guests are cordially invited to participate! (Some events require paid reservations.)

Monday, October 3Hackett house is throwing a birthday party to celebrate TSC’s 40th anniversary! Free birthday cake, scones and beverages will be served all day (10-4) with drawings for free prizes throughout the day! It’s Bakery Day!

Tuesday, October 4Many international guests are arriving and will be wel-comed at a reception that evening! Home hosts are also welcome to attend!

Wednesday & Thursday, October 5 & 6TSC presents the first International Economic Forum. Events begin with a Welcome continental breakfast at Tempe City Hall on Wednesday. Several activities are planned both days including presentations by Barbara Barrett, former U.S. Ambassador to Finland and advisor to five U.S. Presidents, Dr. James Jackson, founder of Project C.U.R.E, and Hermann Goss, director of the Bischofshof Brewery in Regensburg, Germany. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Chris Quigley at chrisquig@gmail.com or Melissa Werner at melissa.werner@asu.edu. TSC is grateful to forum sponsors Bischofshof Brewery and Hans and Erika Vielberth.

Wednesday, October 5At 6 p.m. the Ring of Honor festivities are planned at Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden in Kiwanis Park. A picnic reception with entertain-ment by Zhenjiang visitors will be followed by the presentation of 12 longtime volunteers who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor. All Sister City members and guests are welcome.

Thursday, October 6The fifth annual Making a World of Difference event begins at 6 p.m. with a “Meet and Greet” reception at Tempe Center for the Arts. Dinner will follow. Tickets are $75 and reservations may be made by calling Hackett House (480-350-8181) or online at www.tempesistercities.org. This event honors humanitarians whose work has reached the international stage..

Friday, October 7Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Oktoberfest chaired by Larry West and Bobbi Jones...7:30 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake. Admission is free. A Royal Reception area is planned for special visitors, hosts, and sponsors. Daniel and Isa-belle Hoessly will be crowned King and Queen. The International Flag Parade begins earlier at Hackett House.

Saturday, October 8The Frank Kush Family Fun Foot Race begins at 8 a.m. The Oktoberfest continues 10 a.m. until midnight.

Sunday, October 9Oktoberfest continues 10 a.m .until 6 p.m. Raffle Win-ners will be announced. A Grand Canyon day trip is planned for international visitors.

IT’S A NEW LOOK... the Hackett House Gift Shop has undergone a complete makeover during the summer months. Floors were ripped up and replaced, walls and fixtures got a fresh coat of paint, new merchandise arrived almost daily, and WOW! Hackett House opens for its 26th season on September 12.

Chef Eddie Matney

DINNER PARTY - COOKING CLASS Fall Series kicks off on OCTOBER 25... with EDDIE MATNEY, a Valley of the Sun culinary star for decades, as he brings his New England

“clambake” featuring fresh LOBSTER, flown in just for this event!

Kathy Andrews presents a fabulous menu featuring selections from the very famous “Inn at Little Washington” and more, on November 8. Then comes the always-fun, always-delicious presentation by Mario Vincitorio of Tempe’s popular Vincitorio’s as he recreates authentic dishes from Old Italy on November 14. Chef Marc Panas of the catering company

“Crumbs”...”All That Is Left With Food This Good!”...will present an array of appetizers and desserts...paired with a special wine-tasting party..on December 6...just in time for holiday entertaining. All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and a complimentary wine bar is always featured. Advance registration is required. The Lobster class is priced at $60...the others are $50....per person. The cost for all four classes is $210 but for those who sign up for all four classes the price will be $175....a terrific bargain!

Register online at www.hacketthouse.org or call 480-350-8181.

HALLOWEEN...Every “Witch” Way... at Hackett HouseAn exciting array of Halloween decor and gifts has made its way to Hackett House...and is waiting for adventure-seeking customers! Halloween will also be featured at the Hackett House “haunted tent” at Oktoberfest. Don’t Miss It! If you want to volunteer call Lynn Etter (480.839-2671).www.hacketthouse.org

Keynote Speakers: Barbara Barrett, Dr. James Jackson and, Hermann Goss

Tempe Sister Cities celebrates 40 years of service...

Mayor Hugh Hallman proclaimed October 3–9, 2011 as Tempe Sister Cities Week

Event schedules are subject to change without notice

to five U.S. Presidents, Dr. James Jackson, founder of Project C.U.R.E, and Hermann Goss, director of the Bischofshof Brewery in Regensburg, Germany. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Chris Quigley at chrisquig@gmail.com or Melissa Werner at melissa.werner@asu.edu. TSC is grateful to forum sponsors Bischofshof Brewery

At 6 p.m. the Ring of Honor festivities are planned at Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden in Kiwanis Park. A picnic reception with entertain-ment by Zhenjiang visitors will be followed by the presentation of 12 longtime volunteers who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor. All Sister

The fifth annual Making a World of Difference event begins at 6 p.m. with a “Meet and Greet” reception at Tempe Center for the Arts. Dinner will follow. Tickets are $75 and reservations may be made by calling Hackett House (480-350-8181) or online at www.tempesistercities.org. This event honors humanitarians whose work

Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Oktoberfest chaired by Larry West and Bobbi Jones...7:30 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake. Admission is free. A Royal Reception area is planned for special

-belle Hoessly will be crowned King and Queen.

The Frank Kush Family Fun Foot Race begins at 8 a.m.

Making a World Of DifferenceTempe Sister Cities salutes these humanitarians....

On Thursday, October 6, TSC will present the fifth annual Making a World of Difference. This event was created to honor people whose human-itarian work grew and became an international outreach. The event is held at Tempe Center for the Arts with a “meet and greet” reception with dinner to follow. Tickets are $75.

The Boot Girls...Five professional women from Texas created “Get Your Boots On” as a way to honor and assist injured veterans as they return from combat assignments Because there are more than 1.4 million Americans serving in the U.S. military these women want to see an equal number of Americans in a pair of Boot Cam-

paign “give back” boots. This campaign provides a tangible way for people to show sup-port for troops (both past and present). Proceeds benefit partner charities that assist returning veterans dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and varying degrees of physical injuries. Many celebrities are now wearing “the boots” and helping with the campaign. The “Boot Girls” will be at the Making a World of Difference event...wearing (and selling) their signature boots!

Terry and Anne Guerrant...created the Guerrant Founda-tion in 2005 with the mission to create “lasting change by uplifting the poorest of the world’s poor through small loans for micro enterprise.” Anne Guerrant was a profes-sional tennis player...played at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and all the major tourna-ments. Her record includes wins over Martina Navrati-lova and Billie Jean King. As she traveled the world she was moved by the extreme

poverty she saw in third world nations. After visiting a micro credit lending program in India Anne and her husband,Terry Guerrant, created the Guerrant Foundation to help women and families improve their lives through tiny loans to start a business. Their goal is to personally give a million dollars and raise another million to help this important cause. So far more than 15,000 small businesses have been created in countries around the world.

Lisa Hopper and World Care... The story began when Lisa managed the radiology department at George Washington Hospital and conducted medical assessments around the world. She saw the need for medical aid...for the basics for life itself...food, shelter and education...and realized that without proper access to education people would never be able to rise out of poverty. As she traveled she brought with her school sup-plies for the children, supplies she gathered in her home. After moving to Tucson taking a posi-tion with the University of Arizona’s University Medical Center she began collecting materials in her garage. In l996 she put all of her retirement savings into World Care and devoted herself to its development. Since then World Care has collected over 15 million pounds of resources valued at over $40 million dollars and redirected them away from landfills and into World Care programs. World Care was one of the first on the scene at Ground Zero providing supplies and personnel. Today World Care has come a long way from that garage...it provides supplies to more than 150 local nonprofits and reaches more than 60 countries around the globe. World Care is” dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in areas of education, health, emergency relief and environment.”

For information contact Jane Neuheisel at janeneuheisel@cox.net

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Hackett House Executive CommitteeDirectorDolores Salhuana

Business Manager Judy May Mark Borota

Gift Shop ManagersMillie WugerDebbie Duncan

Passport to the WorldTeresa BorotaGwen Davis

Oktoberfest Lynn Etter

Cuisines of the World Jane Neuheisel Barbara CollearyKaren Tromp

Chairmen of Teas and CateringCheryl MoritzLesa Mazzacaballo

Children’s TeasT.B.A.

School ToursT.B.A.

Young Artists ProgramRobin Sprague

Secretary Amy Jones

Director of Education & Geography BeeDavid Ihns

Special ProjectsCynthia BryantLiz GambinoJulie MorrisonKathy SchmidtKathy Schreiner

Tempe Sister City Leadership

President Richard Neuheisel

Vice President Harry Mitchell

2nd Vice PresidentMarcus Newton

Secretary Michael Curd

TreasurerJill Glickman

Historians Debbie Duncan Shirlee King

Officers

Directors

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editor: Jane Neuheisel janeneuheisel@cox.net 480-838-0437

Published four times a year, Winter, Fall, Spring & Summer

©2011 Tempe Sister City Corporation

Monica ArentaLyle Bighorn Suzanne BighornMary Burns Shaun Burns Frank CasaFran Casa Gordon CresswellSharon Doyle Debbie DuncanAmy Evans Tim FarleyDick FlurerDean GambinoElizabeth GambinoJennifer Giff Marney GlancyAlice GoitiaRalph GoitiaLinda GloverRoger HattonJoe HiltonDave Hoffman

Bobbi JonesMary KellerBeth LangMary LarsenErin LawsenSue Lofgren Susan McGillLisa MaynardJulie MorrisonChris NadererJane NeuheiselLinda ParrishChris QuigleyGuy RollChris RosnerDoug RoyseDolores SalhuanaRichard SallquistMia SeguraStephanie SmithDoris ThompsonMillie Wuger

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Advisors/Coordinators/ChairmenEvents Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry West2011 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry West

Bobbi JonesCity CoordinatorsBeaulieu sur Mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie MorrisonCuenca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice Goitia

Ralph GoitiaCarlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Burns

Shaun BurnsLower Hutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Bighorn

Lyle BighornRegensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Naderer

Mary KellerSkopje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin LawsonTimbuktu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Lofgren

Joe HiltonZhenjiang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mia SeguraEducator Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda ParrishHackett House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolores SalhuanaLegacy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Flurer

Lou SilvermanMaking a World of Difference. . . . . . . Jane NeuheiselMembership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Doyle

Mary LarsenMembership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary LarsenNametags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine HlawekMonthly Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa MaynardQuarterly Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane NeuheiselMailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marney Glancy

Bob LofgrenProfessional Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris RosnerSchool-to-School Exchange . . . . . . . . . Stephanie SmithSister City Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Cresswell

Gordon Cresswell David Ihns

Student Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Curd Summer Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie ThorntonWebsite Co-chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Ihns

Sarah SnyderWebsite Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Jones

Mary LarsenYouth Group Coordinators . . . . . . . . . Beth Lang

Amy EvansWheelchairs for Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran Casa

Frank CasaNative American Special Projects . . . . Jennifer GiffGlobal Village Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Guy RollASU Projects Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Linda Glover

Melissa Werner

Tempe Sister City Membership Form

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address city state / province country zip / postal code

home phone work phone e-mail address

For Questions about Membership... please call Sharon Doyle at 480-897-6397

please choose a category

College Student & Student Alumni $25 Friends of Tempe Sister City $50

Family $35

Lifetime $400

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Corporate Membership $200

Make checks payable to Tempe Sister Cities Corporation and send to:Tempe Sister Cities 95 West Fourth Street Tempe, Az. 85281

Your dues are tax deductible

Sandy DautenSue LofgrenLinda Parrish

Corresponding SecretaryBecky Bowman

The Boot Girls are (left to right) Mariae, Leigh Ann, Ginger, Heather and Sherri.

www.bootcampaign.com/bootgirls.html

Lisa Hopper founded World Care in 1996. Today, It provides recycled supplies to more than 150 non-profit organizations and 60 countries around the globe. World Care is dedicated to “providing humanitarian aid in areas of education, health, emergency relief and environment.

www.worldcare.org

Anne and Terry Guerrant created the Guerrant Foundation in 2005. Their mission is to create “lasting change by uplifting the poorest of the world’s poor through small loans for microenterprise.”

www.guerrantfoundation.org

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Congratulations are definitely in order as we salute Lauren Gambino and Frank Cernik...

Two 2006 Tempe Sister City “student ambas-sadors” were recently awarded coveted Ful-bright Program scholarships! Lauren Gambino (Regensburg) and Frank Cernik (Zhenjiang) are off on another international adventure!

Lauren, a graduate of Corona del Sol high school, is a 2011 graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Com-munication and Barrett Honors College at Ari-zona State University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and is one of the first eight students to graduate with both a Masters of Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. She is the recipient of this year’s Alistair Cook Award in Journalism which is part of the Fulbright International Educational Exchange Program. The program offers grants to study, teach and conduct research and is named after the trans-Atlantic broadcast journalist Alistair Cook. Each year the award is granted to ONE U.S. scholar (Lauren is the first from ASU to receive this honor) seeking a master’s degree in journalism or in a related subject leading to a career in journalism. Lauren is also a mem-ber Kappa Tau Alpha, professional journalism fraternity, and the Society for Professional Journalists.

Cronkite Dean Christopher Callahan said “We are tremendously proud of all that Lau-ren has already accomplished and we are confident she will make a real difference in the world through her journalism. This is an extraordinary and richly deserved recognition for a truly remarkable student.”

Frank, a graduate of the Peggy Paine Acad-emy at McClintock high school, is a 2011 graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude in Creative Writing as well as a BA with Honors in English. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He has been awarded a Fulbright Program Grant to South Korea and is already living in Jinju, located in the

southern part of South Korea, where he will teach English and Korean film studies in a secondary school.

Frank became interested in foreign lan-guages while still in high school and has since become conversant in Spanish, Ger-man, Russian, Latin and of course, Korean. He became intrigued with the Korean cul-ture while studying Korean films in prepara-tion for his Honors college thesis. It was at that time he decided to immerse himself in the people and ways of Korea. He took two semesters of Korean language and obtained TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Lan-guage) certification prior to his Fulbright application.

Both of these outstanding young schol-ars report their career choices have been greatly influenced by their Tempe Sister Cities experiences! CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren and Frank for these wonderful achievements. We are confident of their success in all their future endeavors.

Editor’s Note: The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas and signed into law by Presi-dent Harry Truman. The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and offers a variety of programs in the United States and abroad. Approximately 294,000 “Fulbrighters” have participated in the Program since its inception...111,000 from the United States and 183,000 from other countries. It is interesting to note that Hans Vielberth, who presided over the Regensburg-Tempe sister city program for many years, was a Fulbright scholar. He attended Tulane University and it was there that he first learned to love America and realized the great importance of interna-tional exchange programs.

Tempe Sister City Youth Group gets ready for another season...Youth Coordinators Beth Lang and Amy

Evans are excited that the fall season for the Tempe Sister City Youth Group is about to begin. New officers will be elected in September and members will decide their scope of work for the coming months. The Youth Group is open to any teenagers in Tempe ages 15-18 and meetings are held monthly on Sunday evenings.

Youth group members will contribute many hours working at the upcoming Oktoberfest. Each will contribute at least eight hours of service in booths and stage areas. Each mem-ber also selects one of four committees to serve: Finance/Fundraising, Community Service, Social Activities or Recruitment/ Membership. In addition, all members contribute to extra community service projects for the city of Tempe. In the past they have adopted a needy family , helped pack supplies for Project C.U.R.E. and adopted a Tempe street to clean.

Beth first learned about Tempe Sister Cities when she volunteered at Hackett House and

Oktoberfest through National Charity League. Then in 2010, her daughter Brittany served as a summer ambassador to Skopje and it was then that she “recognized the depth of the Tempe Sis-ter Cities program and the way it changes as well as enhances lives for the entire family.” Beth’s career has been all about education. She has taught, worked as a staff development special-ist for Mesa Public Schools and Kyrene School District. She has served in the roles of assistant principal and principal of elementary schools in Kyrene. Beth is now semi-retired, teaching for NAU at Chandler Gilbert Community College and has her own educational consulting com-pany... EduMentors, LLC.

Amy was a TSC summer ambassador to Car-low in 2005. After graduating from Corona del Sol high school she attended the University of Arizona majoring in Veterinary Science. She is a longtime employee of the Phoenix Zoo where she takes care of “mostly primates.” Amy is part of a true “sister city family.” Her sister Erin serves as a Coordinator for the Skopje program,

and sister Molly was a summer ambassador to Regensburg in 2009. Their father, Steve Evans, was the Coordinator of the Zhenjiang program for many years and contributes many, many hours to Oktoberfest.

SPECIAL THANKS to these two dedicated volunteers!

TSC names 12 outstanding volunteers and supporters to Ring of Honor...

Twelve outstanding TSC volunteers have been named to the TSC Ring of Honor. Their stories will be told at the induction ceremonies planned Wednesday, October 5, at the Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden in Kiwanis Park. Each honoree has contributed literally hundreds of hours of service, filled a special need for the organization, and is truly deserving of this honor. The total Ring of Honor honorees will now number 42.

The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception and music by two artists from Zhenjiang, China. The welcome will be given by Tempe Vice Mayor Joel Navarro and the presentations will follow. All TSC members and guests are cordially invited.

Special thanks to event co-chairmen Virginia and Gordon Cresswell. Photos and accomplishments of the 12 honorees will appear in the next Quarterly.

Stay tuned...

A journey to Beaulieu sur Mer and Regensburg...Could there be anything more

pleasant than spending a day on the French Riviera or strolling the quaint c o b b l e s t o n e plazas and nar-row alleyways of Regensburg? A Tempe Sister City delegation made an an-niversary visit to these Tempe sister cities in July renewing old friendships and making new ones.

Tempe and R e g e n s b u r g became part-ners in 1976 and a court-ship of official visits back and forth followed. Wendy Cress-well and Vickie Winkler were the first stu-dents to travel to Regensburg and opened the door to one of the world’s outstand-ing student exchange programs. Some 250 Tempe teenagers have served as summer ambassadors to Regensburg along with some 360 students who have participated in the school-to-school exchange with Albertus Mag-

nus Gymnasium. In addition there have been dozens of educators, city officials, and professional exchanges

between the two cities.Tempe joined with Beaulieu sur

Mer in 1997 and already some 68 Tempe students have enjoyed the summer exchange with their French

“brothers and sisters”. Plans include an educator exchange in the near future. Members of TSC who have

journeyed to Beaulieu sur Mer are en-thralled with the charm of this tiny city located between Nice and Mona-

co and nestled on the Mediterranean Sea with swooping mountains (with spectacular views of the countryside) just behind. Special thanks to Roslyn Munk who “discovered” Beaulieu and served as the first Coordinator between the two cities.

As Tempe and Regensburg celebrated the 35th anniversary of their partnership Mayor Hans Schaidinger presented the official emblem of the 2011 Burgerfest to Richard Neuheisel, Harry Mitchell and Chris Naderer. It is on display at Hackett House. Photo Credit: Peter Fersti

Ralph and Alice Goitia named 2011 Don Carlos winnersLongtime Tempe Sister City

members Ralph and Alice Goitia will receive the 2011 Don Carlos award on October 10 at a special event planned at the Ari-zona Historical Society.

This award is pre-sented annually by the Tempe Community Council to recognize outstanding humanitar-ian service to the com-munity over an extended period of time. It is con-sidered one of Tempe’s most prestigious distinc-tions and brings together the entire community to celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to

“giving back.” The award is named for Tempe’s pioneer founder Charles Trumbull Hayden who was known as “Don Car-los” as he befriended and helped many Tempe pioneers in those early struggle-filled years.

The Goitias who cur-

rently serve as Coordinators for the Tempe-Cuenca sister city program have served the Tempe community for decades as volunteers for Assis-

tance League of East Valley, Rotary International, Dollars for Scholars, CARE 7, as well as Tempe Sister Cit-ies. Ralph served as Superintendent

for Tempe Elementary Schools from 1975 to 1989 and Alice taught bi-lingual education.

CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DESERVED!

Note: Other Tempe Sister City members who have received the Don Carlos award include Leonard Monti Sr., Peggy Bry-ant, Mac and Mimi Bohlman, John and Betty Waters, Pat Hat-ton, Lawn Griffiths, Bob and Sue Lofgren, Carol E. Smith, Sue Searcy, Zita Johnson, Don and Bobbie Cassa-no, Joe Spracale, Dick and Jane Neuheisel, Mel Kessler and Gale Fisher, and Pen John-son.

Alice and Ralph Goitia will receive Tempe’s Don Carlos Award on October 10. This award is presented annually for long-time humanitarian service. Congratulations and Thank You!

Congratulations to Frank Cernik (2006-Zhenjiang) and Lauren Gambino (2006-Regensburg) who have earned Fulbright scholarships and are off for another international adventure.

TSC Youth Coordinators are Amy Evans (left) and Beth Lang. The new season begins in September.

Angie Thornton was no newcomer to the many facets of a “Sister City Summer” when she agreed to become the 2011 Summer Coordi-nator. Her daughter Maycie was a young ambassador to Regensburg in 2005 and son Colby to Lower Hutt in 2007. Angie quickly took

charge and worked with the parents to organize all the needed com-mittees so that some 64 teenagers could have a summer to remember! (Just the grocery list alone for the Grand Canyon camping trip is amazing!) As the summer went along everything went as planned....except for a few “wrinkles” here and there...but Angie was always on the scene...making adjustments...making everyone happy....and mak-ing it look easy! Volunteering for TSC is NOT her only activity. Angie is a founding board member and president of East Valley Boys Service Club, past board member of National Charity League, past member of Tempe Parks and Recreation board, past PTO president and Grad Night chairman (twice) for Corona del Sol high school. SPECIAL THANKS, ANGIE...from all of us...for all your creativity, kind atten-tion, hard work, late nights, and wearing a smile each and every day. You made it a VERY special summer! And now for the GOOD NEWS....Angie has agreed to serve as Summer Coordinator again next year!

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Tempe sister cities 2011 Student Exchange... Unforgettable!

Summer Exchange Committee Chairmen

Special thanks to ALL the hardworking parents who really make every-thing happen for the TSC student exchange program! They raise the money, plan all the events...large and small... serve as chaperones and substitute moms and dads when needed...and swell with pride when they realize their teenagers are now “citizens of the world.”

Special thanks to Michael Curd, who was chairman of the TSC Selection Committee

Summer Exchange Parents CommitteesErin Mayall ............... TreasurerDiane Meulemans..... FundraisingJohn Van Vleet ......... Welcome DinnerJohn Mayall .............. Grand Canyon ExperiencePaul Sargent .............. California Experience

Pam Seckinger .... Farewell “Thanksgiving” DinnerBecky Pena ......... In-Town ActivitiesTony Ziemba ...... HistorianKen Brown ......... Photography

Angie Thornton, 2011 Summer Coordinator, pictured here with daugh-ter Maycie (right) who served as mom’s assistant,put together a “sum-mer to remember” for some 64 teenagers. She has agreed to serve as Summer Coordinator again in 2012.

The Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world, is always a “must” for the TSC summer ambassadors! Enjoying the view are (left to right) Megan McCauley, Samantha Lue, Brandt Ziemba, Brendan Moore, and Lisa Birchard.

The California Experience... A day at the beach is a highlight as the entire group of teenagers “hits the waves”! These young ambassadors from Zhenjiang, China, had a great time. They are (left to right) Wei Jiayi, He Yasong, Zeng Xiaoxuan and Hao Wenya.

Disneyland...the experience everyone should enjoy at least once! The 2011 summer ambassadors stepped off their double-decker bus into the magical place called Disneyland and enjoyed another adventure.

Teenagers from seven nations gather together as their Tempe Sister City summer acttivities begin. Once again the Welcome Dinner was held on the Arizona State University campus at Old Main...and the theme? Western, of course! photo credit: Ken Brown

All Dressed Up...and Going to the Prom: The Tempe Sister City Prom became a tradition in 1999 as the summer “ambassadors” get dressed up for a night of dancing and fun. The event is spon-sored by the TSC Youth organization and held at Shalimar Country Club. Special thanks to the Cinderella Affair which allowed the girls to borrow the “perfect dress” to wear.

photo credit: Lisa Maynard

Angie Thornton was no newcomer to the many facets of a “Sister City Summer” when she agreed to become the 2011 Summer Coordi-nator. Her daughter Maycie was a young ambassador to Regensburg in 2005 and son Colby to Lower Hutt in 2007. Angie quickly took

charge and worked with the parents to organize all the needed com-mittees so that some 64 teenagers could have a summer to remember! (Just the grocery list alone for the Grand Canyon camping trip is amazing!) As the summer went along everything went as planned....except for a few “wrinkles” here and there...but Angie was always on the scene...making adjustments...making everyone happy....and mak-ing it look easy! Volunteering for TSC is NOT her only activity. Angie is a founding board member and president of East Valley Boys Service Club, past board member of National Charity League, past member of Tempe Parks and Recreation board, past PTO president and Grad Night chairman (twice) for Corona del Sol high school. SPECIAL THANKS, ANGIE...from all of us...for all your creativity, kind atten-tion, hard work, late nights, and wearing a smile each and every day. You made it a VERY special summer! And now for the GOOD NEWS....Angie has agreed to serve as Summer Coordinator again next year!

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Tempe sister cities 2011 Student Exchange... Unforgettable!

Summer Exchange Committee Chairmen

Special thanks to ALL the hardworking parents who really make every-thing happen for the TSC student exchange program! They raise the money, plan all the events...large and small... serve as chaperones and substitute moms and dads when needed...and swell with pride when they realize their teenagers are now “citizens of the world.”

Special thanks to Michael Curd, who was chairman of the TSC Selection Committee

Summer Exchange Parents CommitteesErin Mayall ............... TreasurerDiane Meulemans..... FundraisingJohn Van Vleet ......... Welcome DinnerJohn Mayall .............. Grand Canyon ExperiencePaul Sargent .............. California Experience

Pam Seckinger .... Farewell “Thanksgiving” DinnerBecky Pena ......... In-Town ActivitiesTony Ziemba ...... HistorianKen Brown ......... Photography

Angie Thornton, 2011 Summer Coordinator, pictured here with daugh-ter Maycie (right) who served as mom’s assistant,put together a “sum-mer to remember” for some 64 teenagers. She has agreed to serve as Summer Coordinator again in 2012.

The Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world, is always a “must” for the TSC summer ambassadors! Enjoying the view are (left to right) Megan McCauley, Samantha Lue, Brandt Ziemba, Brendan Moore, and Lisa Birchard.

The California Experience... A day at the beach is a highlight as the entire group of teenagers “hits the waves”! These young ambassadors from Zhenjiang, China, had a great time. They are (left to right) Wei Jiayi, He Yasong, Zeng Xiaoxuan and Hao Wenya.

Disneyland...the experience everyone should enjoy at least once! The 2011 summer ambassadors stepped off their double-decker bus into the magical place called Disneyland and enjoyed another adventure.

Teenagers from seven nations gather together as their Tempe Sister City summer acttivities begin. Once again the Welcome Dinner was held on the Arizona State University campus at Old Main...and the theme? Western, of course! photo credit: Ken Brown

All Dressed Up...and Going to the Prom: The Tempe Sister City Prom became a tradition in 1999 as the summer “ambassadors” get dressed up for a night of dancing and fun. The event is spon-sored by the TSC Youth organization and held at Shalimar Country Club. Special thanks to the Cinderella Affair which allowed the girls to borrow the “perfect dress” to wear.

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Congratulations are definitely in order as we salute Lauren Gambino and Frank Cernik...

Two 2006 Tempe Sister City “student ambas-sadors” were recently awarded coveted Ful-bright Program scholarships! Lauren Gambino (Regensburg) and Frank Cernik (Zhenjiang) are off on another international adventure!

Lauren, a graduate of Corona del Sol high school, is a 2011 graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Com-munication and Barrett Honors College at Ari-zona State University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and is one of the first eight students to graduate with both a Masters of Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. She is the recipient of this year’s Alistair Cook Award in Journalism which is part of the Fulbright International Educational Exchange Program. The program offers grants to study, teach and conduct research and is named after the trans-Atlantic broadcast journalist Alistair Cook. Each year the award is granted to ONE U.S. scholar (Lauren is the first from ASU to receive this honor) seeking a master’s degree in journalism or in a related subject leading to a career in journalism. Lauren is also a mem-ber Kappa Tau Alpha, professional journalism fraternity, and the Society for Professional Journalists.

Cronkite Dean Christopher Callahan said “We are tremendously proud of all that Lau-ren has already accomplished and we are confident she will make a real difference in the world through her journalism. This is an extraordinary and richly deserved recognition for a truly remarkable student.”

Frank, a graduate of the Peggy Paine Acad-emy at McClintock high school, is a 2011 graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude in Creative Writing as well as a BA with Honors in English. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He has been awarded a Fulbright Program Grant to South Korea and is already living in Jinju, located in the

southern part of South Korea, where he will teach English and Korean film studies in a secondary school.

Frank became interested in foreign lan-guages while still in high school and has since become conversant in Spanish, Ger-man, Russian, Latin and of course, Korean. He became intrigued with the Korean cul-ture while studying Korean films in prepara-tion for his Honors college thesis. It was at that time he decided to immerse himself in the people and ways of Korea. He took two semesters of Korean language and obtained TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Lan-guage) certification prior to his Fulbright application.

Both of these outstanding young schol-ars report their career choices have been greatly influenced by their Tempe Sister Cities experiences! CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren and Frank for these wonderful achievements. We are confident of their success in all their future endeavors.

Editor’s Note: The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas and signed into law by Presi-dent Harry Truman. The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and offers a variety of programs in the United States and abroad. Approximately 294,000 “Fulbrighters” have participated in the Program since its inception...111,000 from the United States and 183,000 from other countries. It is interesting to note that Hans Vielberth, who presided over the Regensburg-Tempe sister city program for many years, was a Fulbright scholar. He attended Tulane University and it was there that he first learned to love America and realized the great importance of interna-tional exchange programs.

Tempe Sister City Youth Group gets ready for another season...Youth Coordinators Beth Lang and Amy

Evans are excited that the fall season for the Tempe Sister City Youth Group is about to begin. New officers will be elected in September and members will decide their scope of work for the coming months. The Youth Group is open to any teenagers in Tempe ages 15-18 and meetings are held monthly on Sunday evenings.

Youth group members will contribute many hours working at the upcoming Oktoberfest. Each will contribute at least eight hours of service in booths and stage areas. Each mem-ber also selects one of four committees to serve: Finance/Fundraising, Community Service, Social Activities or Recruitment/ Membership. In addition, all members contribute to extra community service projects for the city of Tempe. In the past they have adopted a needy family , helped pack supplies for Project C.U.R.E. and adopted a Tempe street to clean.

Beth first learned about Tempe Sister Cities when she volunteered at Hackett House and

Oktoberfest through National Charity League. Then in 2010, her daughter Brittany served as a summer ambassador to Skopje and it was then that she “recognized the depth of the Tempe Sis-ter Cities program and the way it changes as well as enhances lives for the entire family.” Beth’s career has been all about education. She has taught, worked as a staff development special-ist for Mesa Public Schools and Kyrene School District. She has served in the roles of assistant principal and principal of elementary schools in Kyrene. Beth is now semi-retired, teaching for NAU at Chandler Gilbert Community College and has her own educational consulting com-pany... EduMentors, LLC.

Amy was a TSC summer ambassador to Car-low in 2005. After graduating from Corona del Sol high school she attended the University of Arizona majoring in Veterinary Science. She is a longtime employee of the Phoenix Zoo where she takes care of “mostly primates.” Amy is part of a true “sister city family.” Her sister Erin serves as a Coordinator for the Skopje program,

and sister Molly was a summer ambassador to Regensburg in 2009. Their father, Steve Evans, was the Coordinator of the Zhenjiang program for many years and contributes many, many hours to Oktoberfest.

SPECIAL THANKS to these two dedicated volunteers!

TSC names 12 outstanding volunteers and supporters to Ring of Honor...

Twelve outstanding TSC volunteers have been named to the TSC Ring of Honor. Their stories will be told at the induction ceremonies planned Wednesday, October 5, at the Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden in Kiwanis Park. Each honoree has contributed literally hundreds of hours of service, filled a special need for the organization, and is truly deserving of this honor. The total Ring of Honor honorees will now number 42.

The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception and music by two artists from Zhenjiang, China. The welcome will be given by Tempe Vice Mayor Joel Navarro and the presentations will follow. All TSC members and guests are cordially invited.

Special thanks to event co-chairmen Virginia and Gordon Cresswell. Photos and accomplishments of the 12 honorees will appear in the next Quarterly.

Stay tuned...

A journey to Beaulieu sur Mer and Regensburg...Could there be anything more

pleasant than spending a day on the French Riviera or strolling the quaint c o b b l e s t o n e plazas and nar-row alleyways of Regensburg? A Tempe Sister City delegation made an an-niversary visit to these Tempe sister cities in July renewing old friendships and making new ones.

Tempe and R e g e n s b u r g became part-ners in 1976 and a court-ship of official visits back and forth followed. Wendy Cress-well and Vickie Winkler were the first stu-dents to travel to Regensburg and opened the door to one of the world’s outstand-ing student exchange programs. Some 250 Tempe teenagers have served as summer ambassadors to Regensburg along with some 360 students who have participated in the school-to-school exchange with Albertus Mag-

nus Gymnasium. In addition there have been dozens of educators, city officials, and professional exchanges

between the two cities.Tempe joined with Beaulieu sur

Mer in 1997 and already some 68 Tempe students have enjoyed the summer exchange with their French

“brothers and sisters”. Plans include an educator exchange in the near future. Members of TSC who have

journeyed to Beaulieu sur Mer are en-thralled with the charm of this tiny city located between Nice and Mona-

co and nestled on the Mediterranean Sea with swooping mountains (with spectacular views of the countryside) just behind. Special thanks to Roslyn Munk who “discovered” Beaulieu and served as the first Coordinator between the two cities.

As Tempe and Regensburg celebrated the 35th anniversary of their partnership Mayor Hans Schaidinger presented the official emblem of the 2011 Burgerfest to Richard Neuheisel, Harry Mitchell and Chris Naderer. It is on display at Hackett House. Photo Credit: Peter Fersti

Ralph and Alice Goitia named 2011 Don Carlos winnersLongtime Tempe Sister City

members Ralph and Alice Goitia will receive the 2011 Don Carlos award on October 10 at a special event planned at the Ari-zona Historical Society.

This award is pre-sented annually by the Tempe Community Council to recognize outstanding humanitar-ian service to the com-munity over an extended period of time. It is con-sidered one of Tempe’s most prestigious distinc-tions and brings together the entire community to celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to

“giving back.” The award is named for Tempe’s pioneer founder Charles Trumbull Hayden who was known as “Don Car-los” as he befriended and helped many Tempe pioneers in those early struggle-filled years.

The Goitias who cur-

rently serve as Coordinators for the Tempe-Cuenca sister city program have served the Tempe community for decades as volunteers for Assis-

tance League of East Valley, Rotary International, Dollars for Scholars, CARE 7, as well as Tempe Sister Cit-ies. Ralph served as Superintendent

for Tempe Elementary Schools from 1975 to 1989 and Alice taught bi-lingual education.

CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DESERVED!

Note: Other Tempe Sister City members who have received the Don Carlos award include Leonard Monti Sr., Peggy Bry-ant, Mac and Mimi Bohlman, John and Betty Waters, Pat Hat-ton, Lawn Griffiths, Bob and Sue Lofgren, Carol E. Smith, Sue Searcy, Zita Johnson, Don and Bobbie Cassa-no, Joe Spracale, Dick and Jane Neuheisel, Mel Kessler and Gale Fisher, and Pen John-son.

Alice and Ralph Goitia will receive Tempe’s Don Carlos Award on October 10. This award is presented annually for long-time humanitarian service. Congratulations and Thank You!

Congratulations to Frank Cernik (2006-Zhenjiang) and Lauren Gambino (2006-Regensburg) who have earned Fulbright scholarships and are off for another international adventure.

TSC Youth Coordinators are Amy Evans (left) and Beth Lang. The new season begins in September.

Making a World Of DifferenceTempe Sister Cities salutes these humanitarians....

On Thursday, October 6, TSC will present the fifth annual Making a World of Difference. This event was created to honor people whose human-itarian work grew and became an international outreach. The event is held at Tempe Center for the Arts with a “meet and greet” reception with dinner to follow. Tickets are $75.

The Boot Girls...Five professional women from Texas created “Get Your Boots On” as a way to honor and assist injured veterans as they return from combat assignments Because there are more than 1.4 million Americans serving in the U.S. military these women want to see an equal number of Americans in a pair of Boot Cam-

paign “give back” boots. This campaign provides a tangible way for people to show sup-port for troops (both past and present). Proceeds benefit partner charities that assist returning veterans dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and varying degrees of physical injuries. Many celebrities are now wearing “the boots” and helping with the campaign. The “Boot Girls” will be at the Making a World of Difference event...wearing (and selling) their signature boots!

Terry and Anne Guerrant...created the Guerrant Founda-tion in 2005 with the mission to create “lasting change by uplifting the poorest of the world’s poor through small loans for micro enterprise.” Anne Guerrant was a profes-sional tennis player...played at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and all the major tourna-ments. Her record includes wins over Martina Navrati-lova and Billie Jean King. As she traveled the world she was moved by the extreme

poverty she saw in third world nations. After visiting a micro credit lending program in India Anne and her husband,Terry Guerrant, created the Guerrant Foundation to help women and families improve their lives through tiny loans to start a business. Their goal is to personally give a million dollars and raise another million to help this important cause. So far more than 15,000 small businesses have been created in countries around the world.

Lisa Hopper and World Care... The story began when Lisa managed the radiology department at George Washington Hospital and conducted medical assessments around the world. She saw the need for medical aid...for the basics for life itself...food, shelter and education...and realized that without proper access to education people would never be able to rise out of poverty. As she traveled she brought with her school sup-plies for the children, supplies she gathered in her home. After moving to Tucson taking a posi-tion with the University of Arizona’s University Medical Center she began collecting materials in her garage. In l996 she put all of her retirement savings into World Care and devoted herself to its development. Since then World Care has collected over 15 million pounds of resources valued at over $40 million dollars and redirected them away from landfills and into World Care programs. World Care was one of the first on the scene at Ground Zero providing supplies and personnel. Today World Care has come a long way from that garage...it provides supplies to more than 150 local nonprofits and reaches more than 60 countries around the globe. World Care is” dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in areas of education, health, emergency relief and environment.”

For information contact Jane Neuheisel at janeneuheisel@cox.net

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Hackett House Executive CommitteeDirectorDolores Salhuana

Business Manager Judy May Mark Borota

Gift Shop ManagersMillie WugerDebbie Duncan

Passport to the WorldTeresa BorotaGwen Davis

Oktoberfest Lynn Etter

Cuisines of the World Jane Neuheisel Barbara CollearyKaren Tromp

Chairmen of Teas and CateringCheryl MoritzLesa Mazzacaballo

Children’s TeasT.B.A.

School ToursT.B.A.

Young Artists ProgramRobin Sprague

Secretary Amy Jones

Director of Education & Geography BeeDavid Ihns

Special ProjectsCynthia BryantLiz GambinoJulie MorrisonKathy SchmidtKathy Schreiner

Tempe Sister City Leadership

President Richard Neuheisel

Vice President Harry Mitchell

2nd Vice PresidentMarcus Newton

Secretary Michael Curd

TreasurerJill Glickman

Historians Debbie Duncan Shirlee King

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Monica ArentaLyle Bighorn Suzanne BighornMary Burns Shaun Burns Frank CasaFran Casa Gordon CresswellSharon Doyle Debbie DuncanAmy Evans Tim FarleyDick FlurerDean GambinoElizabeth GambinoJennifer Giff Marney GlancyAlice GoitiaRalph GoitiaLinda GloverRoger HattonJoe HiltonDave Hoffman

Bobbi JonesMary KellerBeth LangMary LarsenErin LawsenSue Lofgren Susan McGillLisa MaynardJulie MorrisonChris NadererJane NeuheiselLinda ParrishChris QuigleyGuy RollChris RosnerDoug RoyseDolores SalhuanaRichard SallquistMia SeguraStephanie SmithDoris ThompsonMillie Wuger

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Advisors/Coordinators/ChairmenEvents Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry West2011 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry West

Bobbi JonesCity CoordinatorsBeaulieu sur Mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie MorrisonCuenca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice Goitia

Ralph GoitiaCarlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Burns

Shaun BurnsLower Hutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Bighorn

Lyle BighornRegensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Naderer

Mary KellerSkopje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin LawsonTimbuktu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Lofgren

Joe HiltonZhenjiang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mia SeguraEducator Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda ParrishHackett House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolores SalhuanaLegacy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Flurer

Lou SilvermanMaking a World of Difference. . . . . . . Jane NeuheiselMembership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Doyle

Mary LarsenMembership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary LarsenNametags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine HlawekMonthly Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa MaynardQuarterly Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane NeuheiselMailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marney Glancy

Bob LofgrenProfessional Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris RosnerSchool-to-School Exchange . . . . . . . . . Stephanie SmithSister City Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Cresswell

Gordon Cresswell David Ihns

Student Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Curd Summer Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie ThorntonWebsite Co-chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Ihns

Sarah SnyderWebsite Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Jones

Mary LarsenYouth Group Coordinators . . . . . . . . . Beth Lang

Amy EvansWheelchairs for Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran Casa

Frank CasaNative American Special Projects . . . . Jennifer GiffGlobal Village Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Guy RollASU Projects Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Linda Glover

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Tempe Sister City Membership Form

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address city state / province country zip / postal code

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For Questions about Membership... please call Sharon Doyle at 480-897-6397

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Family $35

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Corresponding SecretaryBecky Bowman

The Boot Girls are (left to right) Mariae, Leigh Ann, Ginger, Heather and Sherri.

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Lisa Hopper founded World Care in 1996. Today, It provides recycled supplies to more than 150 non-profit organizations and 60 countries around the globe. World Care is dedicated to “providing humanitarian aid in areas of education, health, emergency relief and environment.

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Anne and Terry Guerrant created the Guerrant Foundation in 2005. Their mission is to create “lasting change by uplifting the poorest of the world’s poor through small loans for microenterprise.”

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Bringing the World Together... One Friendship at a Time

Inside the Quarterlypage 2 Get your boots on!

page 3 Don Carlos Award for the Goitias

page 6 Congratulations to our Fulbright Scholars

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Busy Little Hackett House

GOING... GOING... gone!The Hackett House tent is back up and awaiting a myriad of activities planned for the busy, busy fall and holiday season! HOWEVER ...plans are underway to replace the tent with a permanent structure...the

“crystal cottage”...committees are forming, plans are being hatched, fundraising will begin...STAY TUNED! It won’t happen overnight...but it WILL HAPPEN!

The 40th anniversary celebrations which began in January, 2011, are moving into high gear! The week of October 3-9 has been officially proclaimed Sister City Week by Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman. TSC members and guests are cordially invited to participate! (Some events require paid reservations.)

Monday, October 3Hackett house is throwing a birthday party to celebrate TSC’s 40th anniversary! Free birthday cake, scones and beverages will be served all day (10-4) with drawings for free prizes throughout the day! It’s Bakery Day!

Tuesday, October 4Many international guests are arriving and will be wel-comed at a reception that evening! Home hosts are also welcome to attend!

Wednesday & Thursday, October 5 & 6TSC presents the first International Economic Forum. Events begin with a Welcome continental breakfast at Tempe City Hall on Wednesday. Several activities are planned both days including presentations by Barbara Barrett, former U.S. Ambassador to Finland and advisor to five U.S. Presidents, Dr. James Jackson, founder of Project C.U.R.E, and Hermann Goss, director of the Bischofshof Brewery in Regensburg, Germany. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Chris Quigley at chrisquig@gmail.com or Melissa Werner at melissa.werner@asu.edu. TSC is grateful to forum sponsors Bischofshof Brewery and Hans and Erika Vielberth.

Wednesday, October 5At 6 p.m. the Ring of Honor festivities are planned at Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden in Kiwanis Park. A picnic reception with entertain-ment by Zhenjiang visitors will be followed by the presentation of 12 longtime volunteers who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor. All Sister City members and guests are welcome.

Thursday, October 6The fifth annual Making a World of Difference event begins at 6 p.m. with a “Meet and Greet” reception at Tempe Center for the Arts. Dinner will follow. Tickets are $75 and reservations may be made by calling Hackett House (480-350-8181) or online at www.tempesistercities.org. This event honors humanitarians whose work has reached the international stage..

Friday, October 7Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Oktoberfest chaired by Larry West and Bobbi Jones...7:30 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake. Admission is free. A Royal Reception area is planned for special visitors, hosts, and sponsors. Daniel and Isa-belle Hoessly will be crowned King and Queen. The International Flag Parade begins earlier at Hackett House.

Saturday, October 8The Frank Kush Family Fun Foot Race begins at 8 a.m. The Oktoberfest continues 10 a.m. until midnight.

Sunday, October 9Oktoberfest continues 10 a.m .until 6 p.m. Raffle Win-ners will be announced. A Grand Canyon day trip is planned for international visitors.

IT’S A NEW LOOK... the Hackett House Gift Shop has undergone a complete makeover during the summer months. Floors were ripped up and replaced, walls and fixtures got a fresh coat of paint, new merchandise arrived almost daily, and WOW! Hackett House opens for its 26th season on September 12.

Chef Eddie Matney

DINNER PARTY - COOKING CLASS Fall Series kicks off on OCTOBER 25... with EDDIE MATNEY, a Valley of the Sun culinary star for decades, as he brings his New England

“clambake” featuring fresh LOBSTER, flown in just for this event!

Kathy Andrews presents a fabulous menu featuring selections from the very famous “Inn at Little Washington” and more, on November 8. Then comes the always-fun, always-delicious presentation by Mario Vincitorio of Tempe’s popular Vincitorio’s as he recreates authentic dishes from Old Italy on November 14. Chef Marc Panas of the catering company

“Crumbs”...”All That Is Left With Food This Good!”...will present an array of appetizers and desserts...paired with a special wine-tasting party..on December 6...just in time for holiday entertaining. All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and a complimentary wine bar is always featured. Advance registration is required. The Lobster class is priced at $60...the others are $50....per person. The cost for all four classes is $210 but for those who sign up for all four classes the price will be $175....a terrific bargain!

Register online at www.hacketthouse.org or call 480-350-8181.

HALLOWEEN...Every “Witch” Way... at Hackett HouseAn exciting array of Halloween decor and gifts has made its way to Hackett House...and is waiting for adventure-seeking customers! Halloween will also be featured at the Hackett House “haunted tent” at Oktoberfest. Don’t Miss It! If you want to volunteer call Lynn Etter (480.839-2671).www.hacketthouse.org

Keynote Speakers: Barbara Barrett, Dr. James Jackson and, Hermann Goss

Tempe Sister Cities celebrates 40 years of service...

Mayor Hugh Hallman proclaimed October 3–9, 2011 as Tempe Sister Cities Week

Event schedules are subject to change without notice