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AGENDAand Schedule "A"
to the Minutes of theINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMIVUTTEE
meeting heldWednesday, July 13,2016
at 3:00 o'clock p.m.
Walkerville Meeting Room, 3rd floor, City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MINUTES
Adoption of the minutes of the meeting held April 7, 2016 - attached.
3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT
4. PRESENTATIONMr. Greg Zhang, President, ABODA Investments Inc., Chang Cheung, China
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1 Draft Budget for Twin Cities - City of Windsor's 125th Birthday CelebrationThe Council Assistant to provide an update.
5.2 FINAThe Council Assistant to provide an update.
5.3 Visit of the Misono Students from Fujisawa, JapanThe exchange students from the Misono School located in our twin city ofFujisawa, Japan will be arriving in Windsor on July 24, 2016. The students willbe visiting City Hall on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
6. COMIV1UNICATIONS6.1 E-mail dated June 17, 2016 from Hideomi Kawazoe, Fujisawa, Japan
regarding the 30 Anniversary of the Twin City relationship between the City ofFujisawa and the City of Windsor and the planting of a Cherry Blossom treeattached.
6.2 Gunsan, Korea - Art Exchange ProjectE-mail from An Yeonha, Gunsan dated June 8, 2016 regarding a children's artexchange program between the City of Windsor and the City of Gunsan -attached.
6.3 Changchun, China Sister-dtv Marathon and the International AgriculturalExpo
International Relations Committee July 13, 2016Agenda
E-mail from James (Zhou Yao) dated June 2, 2016 - attached.Note: The invitation to attend the International Agricultural Expo to be held inAugust 2016 has been forwarded to the Windsor Essex County DevelopmentCommission.
6.4 National Sister Cities Conference-September 14-16, 2016Itinerary from the "Making Connections 2016 National Sister Cities Conference"to be held from September 14-16, 2016 in Thunder Bay, Ontario - attached.
7. CONFIRIV1 AND RATIFY E-MAIL POLLS
7.1 That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $518.50to cover the discounted admission cost of tickets ($8.50 per person) for 56students along with three teachers and two escorts from the Misono School inFujisawa, Japan to enjoy Adventure Bay at the Windsor International AquaticTraining Centre.
7.2 That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $518.50as the discounted admission cost for fifty-six Misono students from Fujisawa,Japan (including teachers and escorts) to enjoy the amenities at Adventure Bay.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To be determined.
10. ADJOURNIVIENT
KK/Windsor, Ontario April 7, 2016
A meeting of the International Relations Committee is held this daycommencing at 3:00 o'clock p.m. in Room 407, 400 City Hall Square East, there beingpresent the following members:
Mayor Drew Dilkens (Ex-Officio) (arrives at 3:44 p.m.)Councillor Fred Francis, ChairCouncillor Paul BorrelliCouncillor John ElliottCouncillor trek KusmierczykBryan BaileyJerry BaryckiMaria BelenkovaDr. Sushil JainDonika McFarlaneBlake Roberts
Regrets received from:
Wissam AounNatasha FeghaliL.T. Zhao
Also present are the followincf resource personnel
Will Foot, Council AssistantSandra Gebauer, Council AssistantKaren Kadour, Committee Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair calls the meeting to order at 3:00 o'clock p.m. and the Committeeconsiders the Agenda being Schedule "A" attached hereto, matters which are dealt withas follows:
The Chair welcomes Councillor John Elliott to the International RelationsCommittee.
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ADDITIONSTO THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Borrelli, seconded by J. Barycki,That Rule 3.3 (c) of the Procedure By-law 98-2011 be waived to add the
following addition to the Agenda:
7.2 Dr. Sushil Jain to share some ideas about Bharat, India's growing economicpower and the relationship with Canada.
Carried.
2. MINUTES
Moved by Dr. S. Jain, seconded by J. Barycki,That the minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held
September 17, 2015 BE ADOPTED as presented.Carried.
3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT
Dr. S. Jain discloses an interest on Item 5.2 as he is the President of the SouthAsian Centre of Windsor.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1 2016 Shona Fuiisawa Citizens IVlarathon
S. Gebauer advises information relating to the 2016 Shonan Fujisawa CitizensMarathon was disseminated to local running clubs and the University of Windsor and St.Clair College Athletics Departments with minimal feedback.
In response to a request from Fujisawa for the donation of prizes for themale/female marathon winners, the City of Windsor provided two City of Windsor pensand two pewter City of Windsor medallions. Also sent were City of Windsor pins, keychains, a video greeting from Mayor Dilkens and a promotional video of the City ofWindsor.
Moved by Councillor Borrelli, seconded by B. Bailey,That the verbal update by S. Gebauer, Council Assistant regarding the 2016
Shona Fujisawa Citizens Marathon BE RECEIVED.Carried.
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4.2 Lublin, Poland Deleqation to Windsor - November 4-8, 2015
J. Barycki provides an overview of the document entitled "Twentieth AnniversaryBusiness Dinner" in Windsor of the Polish-Canactian Business and ProfessionalAssociation held November 6, 2015 at the Dom Polski Hall. He notes articles regardingthe Twentieth Anniversary Dinner were published in the Canadian Business andProfessional Association of Windsor and in the Polish Times.
The Chair thanks the IRC members who attended the dinner. He also thanks J.Barycki and the Polish Community.
Moved by Dr. S. Jain and Councillor J. ElliottThat the verbal update by J. Barycki regarding the Twentieth Anniversary
Business Dinner of the Polish-Canadian Business, and Professional Association heldNovember 6, 2015 at the Dom Polski Hall, Windsor BE RECEIVED.
Carried.
4.3 Gunsan, South Korea Deleciation to Windsor - November 4, 2015
The Chair thanks the IRC members for welcoming and hosting the Gunsan,South Korea delegation to Windsor on November 4, 2015. He notes Dahee Kim whoworked for the City of Windsor through an exchange program March 2015 for a 1 yearterm, was an asset to our city.
Moved by Councillor Borrelli, seconded by M, Belenkova,That the verbal update by the Chair regarding the visit of the Gunsan, South
Korea delegation to Windsor on November 4, 2015 BE RECEIVED.Carried.
4.4 Visit by Councillor Francis and Councillor Elliott to Mannheim, GermanyFebruary 17-21,2016
The salient points of discussion/comments provided by Councillor Elliott andCouncillor Francis relating to the visit to Mannheim, Germany on February 17-21, 2016are as follows:
• All expenses including air fare, accommodations and meals were covered by theCity of Mannheim.
• Several photos of the visit are provided including - Council Chambers inMannheim, Mayor Kurtz, army base which now serves as housing for the Syrianmigrants, Twin Cities group.
• The conference focused on migration and the Syrian refugees.• "What cities need to be successful in the 21st century" to be part of the United
Nations Manifesto.
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• Currently, there are 12,000 refugees in Germany housed in three refugee camps.• Hockey is very popular in Germany. Suggestion for hockey and student
exchange.
• The CityofMannheim is enthusiastic to visit the City of Windsor in 2017.
Moved by J. Barycki, seconded by Councillor Borrelli,That the verbal update by Councillor Francis and Councillor Elliott regarding their
visit to Mannheim, Germany on February 17-21, 2016 BE RECEIVED.Carried.
4.5 2017 Celebrations - City of Windsor's 125th Birthday and Canada's 150thBirthday
The following comments are provided relating to the City of Windsor's 125Birthday and Canada's 150th Birthday:
• Administration has completed a grant application to the Department of CanadianHeritage for the City of Windsor's 125th birthday.
• Suggestion to invite two representatives from each of the twelve Twin Cities toattend the festivities.
• Windsor's Birthday celebration will be held on May 20, 2017 at Dieppe Gardensand may include events such as:
o A Birthday Walk with Mayor Drew Dilkens and Special Guestso Arrival ceremony at Dieppe Gardenso Windsor Concert Band to welcome everyone with a big band rendition of
Oh Canadao A representative from Windsor's French-Canadian Community will share
words of welcome in English and French.o A "Town Crier" will read the Act to incorporate the City of Windsor.o Windsor's Poet Laureate, Marty Gervais will recite a new work of poetry in
honour of Windsor's 125th Birthday.• Suggestion to involve industry/agencies/community partners to assist with the
festivities.• The Mayor's Office will be sending invitations to the Twin Cities, i.e. "Save the
Date Card' following the determination of budget, number of attendants, etc.• Dinner with the Twin Cities to be held on a date to be determined.
B. Roberts leaves the meeting at 3:58 o'clock p.m.
The Chair requests S. Gebauer provide a "draft" budget for the scenario that tworepresentatives from all of the 12 Twin Cities attend the City of Windsor's 125 Birthday.The draft budget will also include hotel accommodations and transportation costs for a 3to 4 day visit to Windsor.
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In response to a question asked by Dr. S. Jain regarding the gift selection forrepresentatives from the Twin Cities, the Chair responds the selection of the gifts will becoordinated with Administration and the Mayor's Office.
Moved by M. Belenkova, seconded by Councillor Borrelli,That the verbal update by the Council Assistant relating to the City of Windsor's
125th Birthday and Canada's 150th Birthday BE RECEIVED.Carried.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 E-mail from Yeonha An, Gunsan, Korea
It is generally agreed the e-mail dated February 29, 2016 from Yeonha An,Gunsan, Korea will be sent to the Mayor's Office. The question posed in the e-mail isif Mayor Dilkens is planning to visit Korea at the invitation of the Yuhan Technical HighSchool.
5.2 South Asian Centre - 30 Anniversary Dinner
Dr. S. Jain discloses an interest on this matter as he is the President of the SouthAsian Centre of Windsor.
Moved by J. Barycki, seconded by Councillor Borrelli,That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $240. for
the purchase of four tickets ($60. each) for Mayor Dilkens and three IRC members toattend the South Asian Centre 30th Anniversary Dinner to be held on May 6, 2016 at theCaboto Club.
Carried.Dr. S. Jain discloses an interest and abstains from voting on the matter.
6. CONFIRM AND RATIFY E-MAIL POLL
Moved by Councillor Borrelli, seconded by B. Bailey,That the following motion BE CONFIRMED AND RATIFIED:That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $4,000 to
host a delegation from Lublin, Poland to the City of Windsor from November 4-8, 2015.Carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.1 Vision Brainstormina for the 2016-2018 Term
M. Belenkova expresses concern the Twinning relationship with Satillo, Mexico isdormant due to a lack of interest.
The Chair indicates formal communication between Twin Cities is accomplishedthrough contact via Mayor to Mayor.
J. Barycki states community involvement between the Twin Cities is necessary.
Discussion ensues regarding the removal of Satillo, Mexico as a Twin City andthe methodology/policy on how to go about this. It is generally agreed this matter willremain as status quo at this time.
The Chair questions how to engage local communities, and suggests thecreation of a subcommittee.
Councillor Elliott leaves the meeting at 4:22 o'clock p.m.
The following further comments are provided relating to the "visionbrainstorming":
• There is a need for IRC to be more active in the community to provide publicawareness at events such as FINA, Windsor International Film Festival
• There are 111 Nations coming to Windsor for the FINA event. How do weenvision the role of the IRC.
• Suggestion to send video/letter to Twin Cities. The video entitled "Windsor-Essex A Quiet Giant" is shown to the Committee.
• It is proposed that Twin City students to participate in an exchange program withWindsor.
J. Barckyi leaves the meeting at 4:30 o'clock p.m.
7.2 Dr. Sushil Jain to share some ideas about Bharat, India's a rowingeconomic power and the relationship with Canada
Dr. Jain reports Bharat, India has a rapidly growing economy and educationalsystem. He proposes an exchange program with the university in Bharat. He notescurrently there are 437 Visa students from India attending the University of Windsor andstates there is an opportunity for Windsor to build a relationship with Bharat.
Mayor Dilkens leaves the meeting at 4:40 o'clock p.m.
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Moved by B. Bailey, seconded by Councillor Borrelli,That the verbal update by Dr. S. Jain regarding Bharat, India BE RECEIVED.Carried.
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held at the call of the Chair.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 4:45 o'clock p.m.
CHAIR
COIVHVUTTEE COORDINATOR
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AGENDAand Schedule "A"
to the Minutes of theINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMIVIITTEE
meeting heldThursday, April 7, 2016
at 3:00 o'clock p.m.
Room 407, 400 City Hall Square East
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MINUTES
Adoption of the minutes of the meeting held September 17, 2015 - attached.
3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1 2016 Shona Fuisawa Citizens' IVIarathonE-mail from Hideomi Kawazoe dated February 24, 2016 and letter to Mayor Dilkens fromTsuneo Suzuki, Mayor of the city of Fujisawa dated February 26, 2016 - attached.
4.2 Lublin, Poland Delegation to Windsor_- November 4-8, 2015Document entitled "Twentieth Anniversary Business Dinner in Windsor" and a report byJerry Barycki, entitled "Lublin Delegation Visit to Windsor 2015" - attached.
4.3 Gunsan, South Korea Delegation to Windsor- November 4, 2015Letters to IVIayor Drew Dilkens and to Councillor Fred Francis dated December 2,2015 from Mayor Moon Dong-shin, Gunsan City - attached.
4.4 Visit by Councillor Francis and Councillor EIMott to Mannheim. Germany -Februarv_17-21, 2016Possible exchange program with Mannheim students ages 11-18.
4.5 2017 Celebrations - City of Windsor's 125th_Birthdav_and_ Canada's 150thBirthdayThe report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator and the Manager of Cultural Affairs
dated October 27, 2015 entitled "2017 Celebrations - City of Windsor's 1 25th Birthday andCanada's 150th Birthday" - attached.
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5. COMMUNICATIONS5.1 E-mail dated February 29, 2016 from Yeonha An, Gunsan, Korea regarding a
possible visit by the Mayor to Gunsan - attached.
5.2 E-mail dated January 9, 2016 from the South Asian Centre inviting the IRC to attendthe 30 Anniversary Dinner to be held on May 6, 2016 - attached.
6. CONFIRM AND RATIFY E-MAIL POLL
6.1 That APPROVAL BE GIVEN to an expenditure in the upset amount of $4,000 to host adelegation from Lublin, Poland from November 4-8, 2015 in Windsor.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Vision Brainstorminq for the 2016-2018 Term
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To be determined.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Gebauer, Sandra
From: ^0 g( |^a^ [heiwakokusai 1 @city.fujisawa. kanagawa.jp]Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 12:10 AMTo: Gebauer, SandraCc: KAWAZOE Hideomi; Ai IshiuchiSubject: Additional requests from Fujisawa
Dear Sandra,
I hope that everything is going well with you.In addition to Hide-* s e-mail which was sent couple of days agOj we would like to know
following things.1. At our 25th anniversary of twinning^ we went to Windsor around Canada Day. Should we plan
to go to Windsor around same time next year for 30th anniversary? Or would there be othertime that you would prefer?2. We would like to know when official delegation of Inlindsor could come to Fujisawa tocelebrate 30th anniversary. It would be highly appreciated if the delegation can come betweenOctober 2017 and January 2018.
We apologize for consecutive e-mails but we are in middle of planning our next yearns budget
right now so we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind Regards,Ai Ishiuchi
-Original Message-From: KAWAZOE Hideomi <edihtrb(5)hotmail.com>To: "Sandra Gebauer/" <sgebauer(5)citywindsor.ca>
Cc: Fujisawa City Hall <fu1isawa20l6(S)hotmail.com>, ^7^D[s|[^I^ <heiwakokusail(3>city.fu1isawa.kanagawa.1p>
Subject: 30th Twinning Anniversary and Tree PlantingDate: Mon, 13 3un 2016 01:29:56 +0000
> Dear Sandra,>
> Hello from Fujisawa, and I hope all is well with you.> I have been to a garden in Enoshima a couple of weeks ago. There were many roses blooming
in the garden and Nell Martin roses were among them. I would like to share some photos that I
took there with you. I hope that you enjoy them.> *I am sending the photos in original size, so if you have any trouble viewing them, pleaselet me know.
>
> Fujisawa has been preparing for" the 30th anniver'sary of our twinning. I have learned that
Windsor-'s IRC had a preliminary discussion regarding this matter and they would have ameeting this month. Have they had the meeting? We look forward to receiving update.> Also, has your Executive Director of Parks given you any direction or shared discussion in
regards to the Cherry Blossom Tree Planting?>
> It would be appreciated if you could share any update with us.>
>
> Thank you and best regards.,
>> Hideomi KAl^AZOE>
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Gebauer, Sandra
From: KAWAZOE Hideomi [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:36 PMTo: Gebauer, Sandra
Cc: Fujisawa City Hall; 5?ISI[SSubject: Fwd: 30th Twinning Anniversary and Tree Planting
Dear Sandra,
Please see below with photo attached.The below email was not delivered to you perhaps it was because the size of photos are too large to be handled
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CC: Fujisawa City Hall <fujisawa2016(a)hotmail.com>, ^ami^II<heiwakokusai1^city.fuiisawa.kanagawa.ip>
Dear Sandra,
Hello from Fujisawa, and I hope all is well with you.
I have been to a garden in Enoshima a couple of weeks ago. There were many roses blooming in the garden andNell Martin roses were among them. I would like to share some photos that I took there with you. I hope that
you enjoy them.*I am sending the photos in original size, so if you have any trouble viewing them, please let me know.
Fujisawa has been preparing for the 30th anniversary of our twinning. I have learned that Windsor's IRC had a
preliminary discussion regarding this matter and they would have a meeting this month. Have they had the
meeting? We look forward to receiving update.
Also, has your Executive Director of Parks given you any direction or shared discussion in regards to theCherry Blossom Tree Planting?
It would be appreciated if you could share any update with us.
Thank you and best regards,
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From: [email protected] behalf of"°} 3 5h AN YEONHA" [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:31 AMTo: Gebauer, SandraSubject: RE: RE: GUNSAN CITY
Hi Ms. Sandra/
I am very happy to hear from you.
Thank you for the positive response.
The Gunsan Citizens' Days is 1 of October every year.
I also look forward to hearing a positive opinion from the IRC meeting.
Thanks.
Best regards/
Yeonha
An Yeonha
Saemangeum International Cooperation
17 Sicheong-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54078
Republic of KoreaT. +82-63-454-2622
F. +82-63-452-8158
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Hello Yeonha/
I am very happy to hear from you and thank you for your suggestion of an exchange exhibition. I think it is a wonderfulidea!
The International Relations Committee will be meeting within the next few weeks and we will certainly discuss thepossibility of doing this. I will also reach out to our Recreation and Culture Department to ask for their input.
6.2
Can you tell me when Gunsan Citizens' Day will take place?
Thank you,
Sandra
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 2:43 AMTo: Gebauer/ SandraSubject: GUNSAN CITY
Dear Ms. Sandra/
Hello/ I wonder how you have been.
I write to make a suggestion.
Mayor Dilkens cordially invited Mayor Moon Dong-shin to the 125 celebration of Windsor when
Deputy Mayor Kim Yang Won paid a visit to the city of Windsor November last year.
I would like to suggest an exchange exhibition project with pictures drawn by children of both cities;
the first exhibition in Windsor with pictures by the boys and girls of Gunsan during the visit of
Mayor Moon to Windsor in May 2017, and then the second exhibition in Gunsan with pictures by
the children of Windsor during the celebration of Gunsan Citizens' Day.
I would gladly like to hear your opinion on this.
Thank you.
Sincerely/
An Yeonha
An YeonhaSaemangeum International Cooperation
17 Sicheong-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54078
Republic of KoreaT. +82-63-454-2622
F. +82-63-452-8158
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From: M^S [[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 9:24 PMTo: Gebauer, Sandra
Cc: I^c'M^; [email protected]: Fw:Re:Re: Hello from your Twin City Windsor!!Attachments: Invitation of 2016 Changchun Sister-City Half Marathon.jpg; 2016^^tft^J^iM.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow upDue By: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:30 AMFlag Status: Flagged
DearSandra,
How are you?
Changchun is going to hold a sister-city marathon game in September this year and would like invite Windsor City tosend a delegation made up of athletes and government officials to participate in the game. We would cover youraccommodation for four days here in Changchun. Please check the formal invitation letter attached for details.
And in August, we are going to hold an international agricultural expo. We also sincerely invite exhibitors fromWindsor to come and show their products at the expo. The invitation letter is also attached,
Our office is collecting flags, pins, badges, and pictures of our sister cities. We plan to set a place in our office toshow everything of our sister cities as a mark of our friendship. Probably the marathon game is the best chance forus to exchange them.
Please kindly contact me should there be any development and question on the above things.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you in any of the events in Changchun.
Best regards,James (Zhou Yao)American & Oceanian Division of the Foreign Affairs Office of Changchun Municipal People's GovernmentAdd: No. 2626 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province, P. R. ChinaZip: 130041Tel & Fax: 0086-431-88776736E-mail:zhouvao(5)chancfchun.aov.cn
zhouyaovQuiian(3)126.comHomepage: www.ccfao.cjov.cn
Forwarding messagesFrom: "JNl^i" <[email protected]>Date: 2016-05-17 10:01:48To: "Sandra Windsor" <[email protected]>Cc: [email protected]: Re:Re: Hello from your Twin City Windsor!!Dear Sand ra,
How do you do? I'm James (Zhou Yao, instead ofRao) from Changchun Foreign Affairs Office. I have been incontact with Mr. Greg Zhang and am very glad to communicate with you in the future on affairs between our cities.
My email addresses are zhouvao(5)chanachun.gov.cn and zhouvaoyouiian(3i126.corn .
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INVITATION
The 6th China Changchun International Sister City Half Marathon Invitationalwill be held on September 10, 2016 (Saturday) in Changchun City, China. Onbehalf of myself, the tournament committee, and the 7.5 million citizens ofChangchun, I'd like to invite a distinguished delegation from your city to be partof the event.
This invitational will strengthen the understanding and friendship of allChangchun's sister cities and raise the cities' mutual understanding, influence,and awareness of "Healthy Running and Friendly Exchange". The course islocated in the beautiful Changchun Jingyuetan National Forest Park with niceenvironment and marathon-standard track condition. The runners will experience
a unique race in our natural forest.
Our aim is "participating and sharing", so that the invltational is more like afestival for our friends and the marathon lovers in a fun and friendly atmosphere.I officially invite a three- or four-member delegation from your city and we willcover your accommodation in Changchun for four days. Our city would behonored upon your participation. Changchun citizens will welcome you with ourhospitality. Please come and join us in this passionate and joyful marathon.
Yours sincerely,
Jiang ZhiyingMayor ofChangchun Municipal People's GovernmentMarch 21, 2016Changchun
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15 China Changchun International Agriculture andFood Exposition and Trade Fair
InvitationThe 15 China Changchun Internaiioual Agriculture and Food Exposition and Trade Pair (CCIAFF) Is
scheduled to take place in Changchun City ofJilin Province for ten days from 12th to 21st ofAugust,2016. TheOrganizational Committee of the CCIAFF hereby sincerely invites enterprises relevant to agriculture and foodfrum both domestic and overseas regions to alleud ur visit uur expo.
China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Exposition and Trade Fair(CCIAFF) is a large-scaleand comprehensive agricultural expo co-hosted by the Ministry ofAgricuiture of the People's Republic of China,JiUnProviriuial People's Guvernmeul, and ChanychunMuniuipal Pcuple's Government. It has successfully run 14events since 2000 and has attracted over 1.8 million exliibitors and visitors in total and is honored as China'slargest agriculture and food expo by trade unions. The expo is trying to become the most comprehensive of ali thatcovers the richest content, multiple different technologies and the most advanced techniques by bringing in,exhibiting and promoting new species and technologies, agricultural mechauization and information; Internet &agriculture, e-commerce and big data systems.
The 15 CCIAFF takes up an aggregate area of 1.06 million square meters, in which the net exposition areaoccupies 700,00[) square meters, With a combination of science and entertainment, demonstration and trade, theCCTAFF consists of over ten exhibitions and over 20 economic and trade activities, including the TnternationalAgriculture Product Exhibition, China Large-ScaIe Agricultural Enterprises Product Exhibition, AgriculturalMgchinery Exhibition, Exhibition of Agricultural Production Means and Modern Planting Exhibition. The expohas a wide range of coverage, liigh teclinical content, strong demonstrafive functions and will surely become a.world-famous und grand meeling for the agricLilfLiral sector.
We siucerdy welcome your delegations including government officials and producers. sellers andpurchasers relevant to agriculture and food to attend our expo and utilize the expo as a plalform to develop yourmarket in the Northeast of China and expand your business cooperation.
We took forward to receiving your expo delegations here in the CityofChangchun.
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11:00 am-8:00 pm
Option #1
2:30 pm-7:00 pm
Option #2
3:00 pm-7:30 pm
September 14,15,16, 2016
Victoria Inn/ 555 West Arthur Street
Thunder Bay Ontario
Draft Agenda
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Welcome, Early Registration & Optional ToursRegistration Desk-Front Lobby of Victoria Inn
Option #34:00 pm-7:30 pm
Par 3 Golf & Dinner - $509-hole golf tournament at the beautiful
Emerald Greens Golf Course followed by a barbequeand cash bar
Waik_&_Dine at Prince Arthur's Landing - $50.
Guided tour of our recently developed waterfront followed by dinner (at own cost) at
Bight Restaurant and Bar-optional
Tour of Kakabeka Falls, followed by dinner at the Neebing Roadhouse -$50
Thursday September 15, 2016
8:00 am -12:00 pm j Registration -Victoria Inn Front Lobby
8:00 am-9:00 am Hot Breakfast - Embassy Ballroom
9:00 am -10:00 am Cities Seeking Cities Social - Embassy Ballroom
Throughout and following breakfast will be an opportunity to connect and network with
your fellow conference attendees.
10:00 am-11:00 am Opening Ceremonies - Embassy Ballroom
6.4
11:00 am-12:00 pm Keynote Address- Embassy Ballroom
Communications Protocol
Presenter:
• Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowtatshahi, Chief of Protocol and Head of International Relations,
International Relations Office^ Economic Development Department, City of San Antonio
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
1:15 pm-2:45 pm
Lunch - Embassy Ballroom
1:15 pm-2:45 pm
Breakout Session #1A - Kensington Room
Making Lasting Connections in the Sister Cities Program
This presentation will focus on how the exchange has changed the lives of those from
Duluth and our friends from our Sister Cities. Neil will speak of his own experience and will
show a short video/ which was produced in Duluth, showing the impact on local
participants. Many of these friendships have become life-long friendships and even
several marriages between Duluthans and Sister City participants.
Presenter:
• Neil Glazman, Duluth Sister Cities International
Breakout Session #1B - Regency C
Sports Diplomacy and Exchange Programs
Sports have always been a way to bring people together and bridge cultural differences.
Through sports diplomacy many sports teams are using their natural community-building
platform to influence social, political, and diplomatic relations. Learn from experts on how
you can influence your local sports teams to unite with teams abroad to make a difference.
Panel Presenters:
• Warren Philp, Executive Director, Thunder Bay International Baseball Association
• Tony Anderson, Honorary Board Member, Sister Cities International
• Tom Warden, Director of Athletics, Lakehead University
2:45 pm-3:00 pm
3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Nutrition Break
Breakout Session #2A - Kensington Room
Economic Development: Working with Your Chamber and Local Government Agencies
Your local chamber of commerce and government agencies share the desire to build a
better community and enhance the city's economic development. Learn how these
important institutions that care about promoting your community can benefit from your
program so that your city may thrive in the global marketplace.
Panel Presenters:
• Doug Murray, CEQ, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
• Judy Sander, Manager, Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
* Councillor Shelby Ch ng. Local Entrepreneur and City Councillor
3:00 pm-4:30 pm Breakout Session #2B - Regency C
Building Resource Sector Partnerships
This presentation will speak to how/ through innovation, those working in the resource
sector in Northwestern Ontario are successfully creating and fostering lasting relationships
with foreign and domestic partners and investors.
Panel Presenters:
• John Mason, Project Manager, Mining Services, Thunder Bay Community Economic
Development Commission
Richard Pohter, Senior Development Officer, Forestry, Manufacturing and
Infrastructure, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Jason MacLean, Assistant Professor, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University
5:45 pm-10:00 pm Gala Dinner and Entertainment
Fort William Historical Park
Friday September 16, 2016
8:30 am-9:15 am
9:15 am -10:45 am
Complimentary Light Breakfast - Embassy Room
Breakout Session #3A - Kensington Room
Sister Cities Panel Discussion
Members of Sister Cities will discuss successes and challenges in creating a strong Sister
City presence in their communities. How they remain sustainable, how they garner
community support and how their program works both on a local level and international
level.
9:15 am-10:45 am Breakout session #3B- Regency C
Medical Connections & Building Partnerships
This panel will focus on how to implement the 5 partners of health care theory into
industry leading/ innovative and sustainable partnerships.
5 Partners of Health Care include• Academics
• Health care partnerships
• Industry partnerships
• Business relationships
• Community
Panel Presenters:
• Trade Smith, Senior Director, Communications and Engagement, Thunder Bay
Regional Health Sciences Centre
• Dr. Michael Campbell, Director ofCyclotron Operations and Radiation Safety
Officer, Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute• Dr. Roger Strasser, Dean, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
10:45 am-11:00 am Nutrition break
11:00 am-12:15 pm Keynote Address- Embassy Ballroom
Cities Working Together to Improve Urban Services in Developing Areas
This session will focus on the paper written by Ted. E. Hewittthat examines the structure
and administrative impact of a cooperative urban development accord existing between
the cities of Toronto/ Canada and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Using a case study approach, the extent
to which urban service delivery in Sao Paulo has been facilitated by this agreement-
focusing on the critical area of emergency care provision—is examined. The paper suggests
that as a form of development assistance, the type of international municipal cooperation
demonstrated in the study may have considerable potential, insofar at least as possibilities
for real improvement to established service delivery mechanisms in developing areas are
evident
Presenter:
• Ted Hew'itt, Professor of Sociology, Western University
12:30 pm-1:15 pm Lunch - boxed lunch- Embassy Ballroom
Making Connections in a Global Marketplace- Speaker TBA
1:15 pm Closing ceremonies- Embassy Ballroom
