Final 17.9.22 - i believe news release 9-22-17 att shows commitment to appa...hmhollingsworth
The iBELIEVE Foundation provides leadership programs to students in Appalachian Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. A $15,000 contribution from AT&T Ohio supported their 2017 summer camps. The camps help students develop skills like leadership, communication, and problem solving. Representative Jay Edwards spoke in support of iBELIEVE's work to ensure regional students have opportunities to contribute to their communities.
Are you passionate about literacy and improving education?
Come connect with others who share your interests. Learn
how to start a hands-on reading project in your community,
and find experts to strengthen your global grant project or
education initiative. If you have resources that would help
improve an education project, come and share your best
practices with people who are just getting started. Members
of the Literacy Rotarian Action Group will facilitate roundtables to help you trade ideas, explore the potential of
partnerships, and collaborate with others who share your
passion to improve literacy and education.
This document provides information about the Madison Public Library system and its Goodman South Madison branch. It summarizes that the Goodman South Madison branch opened in 2010 with three times more space than the old location, including more computers, self-check machines, and dedicated spaces for children, families, and meetings. Statistics are given for checkouts, visits, internet use, and program attendance for 2012 for both the Goodman South Madison branch and the whole Madison Public Library system. The document describes various outreach programs, partnerships, and collaborations of the Goodman South Madison branch library.
HWS - Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning - 2019Katie Scollin Flowers
The Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning at Hobart and William Smith Colleges coordinates various programs that provide students opportunities to engage in community service, such as building homes with Habitat for Humanity, tutoring at the local Boys & Girls Club, and participating in alternative spring break trips. The Center's mission is to promote civic engagement and produce graduates who will be active global citizens through learning experiences combining academic coursework and community service.
Announcements- Tuesday September 18, 2018Ken Stayner
The Library Group will meet today in the library at 11:20 and new members are welcome to join and enjoy treats. The boy's volleyball team has their season opener today at Nouvelle Alliance. The Loran Scholarship is now accepting applications for outstanding Canadian students attending university in fall 2019 and interested grade 12 students should see Mr. Murray for more details on this prestigious award.
The document discusses early literacy and the role of libraries in promoting early literacy. It defines early literacy as the knowledge and skills children develop related to reading and writing before they can read independently. Early literacy is important for later school success, lifelong earning potential, and economic contributions. Libraries promote early literacy through storytimes, providing books, and partnerships with early childhood organizations. The document advocates for libraries as key partners in early learning hubs to support early literacy from birth to age 5.
The document provides an overview and training for ICC Ambassadors. It introduces the ICC leadership and gives an overview of the organization's mission, values, history and programs. It describes the role and expectations of ICC Ambassadors in promoting the organization through social media engagement and outlines best practices for using different social media platforms to raise awareness of the ICC.
Studying & Observing Village Ecosystem of Jawhar,Palghar,Maharashtra under a 5 days Exploring the Grassroots program organized for Students of Rural Management in Welingkar Institute of Management,Mumbai
Final 17.9.22 - i believe news release 9-22-17 att shows commitment to appa...hmhollingsworth
The iBELIEVE Foundation provides leadership programs to students in Appalachian Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. A $15,000 contribution from AT&T Ohio supported their 2017 summer camps. The camps help students develop skills like leadership, communication, and problem solving. Representative Jay Edwards spoke in support of iBELIEVE's work to ensure regional students have opportunities to contribute to their communities.
Are you passionate about literacy and improving education?
Come connect with others who share your interests. Learn
how to start a hands-on reading project in your community,
and find experts to strengthen your global grant project or
education initiative. If you have resources that would help
improve an education project, come and share your best
practices with people who are just getting started. Members
of the Literacy Rotarian Action Group will facilitate roundtables to help you trade ideas, explore the potential of
partnerships, and collaborate with others who share your
passion to improve literacy and education.
This document provides information about the Madison Public Library system and its Goodman South Madison branch. It summarizes that the Goodman South Madison branch opened in 2010 with three times more space than the old location, including more computers, self-check machines, and dedicated spaces for children, families, and meetings. Statistics are given for checkouts, visits, internet use, and program attendance for 2012 for both the Goodman South Madison branch and the whole Madison Public Library system. The document describes various outreach programs, partnerships, and collaborations of the Goodman South Madison branch library.
HWS - Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning - 2019Katie Scollin Flowers
The Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning at Hobart and William Smith Colleges coordinates various programs that provide students opportunities to engage in community service, such as building homes with Habitat for Humanity, tutoring at the local Boys & Girls Club, and participating in alternative spring break trips. The Center's mission is to promote civic engagement and produce graduates who will be active global citizens through learning experiences combining academic coursework and community service.
Announcements- Tuesday September 18, 2018Ken Stayner
The Library Group will meet today in the library at 11:20 and new members are welcome to join and enjoy treats. The boy's volleyball team has their season opener today at Nouvelle Alliance. The Loran Scholarship is now accepting applications for outstanding Canadian students attending university in fall 2019 and interested grade 12 students should see Mr. Murray for more details on this prestigious award.
The document discusses early literacy and the role of libraries in promoting early literacy. It defines early literacy as the knowledge and skills children develop related to reading and writing before they can read independently. Early literacy is important for later school success, lifelong earning potential, and economic contributions. Libraries promote early literacy through storytimes, providing books, and partnerships with early childhood organizations. The document advocates for libraries as key partners in early learning hubs to support early literacy from birth to age 5.
The document provides an overview and training for ICC Ambassadors. It introduces the ICC leadership and gives an overview of the organization's mission, values, history and programs. It describes the role and expectations of ICC Ambassadors in promoting the organization through social media engagement and outlines best practices for using different social media platforms to raise awareness of the ICC.
Studying & Observing Village Ecosystem of Jawhar,Palghar,Maharashtra under a 5 days Exploring the Grassroots program organized for Students of Rural Management in Welingkar Institute of Management,Mumbai
Leah Hair supported Elizabeth Babalola's education at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, allowing Elizabeth to focus on her studies without financial burden and graduate with less debt. Alumni support through donations to the Annual Fund continues to help current students excel without financial worries, sustaining the school's spirit of environmental responsibility established by previous generations. The document encourages donating to the Annual Fund to support today's F&ES students.
The Literacy Rotarian Action Group, Rotary staff, and members of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers will highlight strategies for successful basic education and literacy grant projects: conducting a community needs assessment, working effectively with local Rotarians and resources, and monitoring and evaluating a projects success. Participants will share examples and discuss a variety of service areas, including primary and adult education, technology, teacher training, and resource improvement.
What makes for successful community outreach at a busy public library? Figuring out how to say yes, deciding that the library can help solve real community problems, and believing in the library's mission. What do bank robbers, horse taming and a 275 year old man have to do with library outreach? Watch and find out!
Featuring: Crystal deGregory, PhD., Founder, HBCUStory | Lanise Harris, Young Black Benefactors Guild | Jacquelyn Thomas, Morgan State University
You made it, you graduated! You’re a certified alumnus of your beloved HBCU. Now you can officially turn up at Homecoming and sing your school’s alma mater. But how are you financially supporting your beloved school? This webinar will feature best practices, action items and creative ways to support your school, plus:
Understanding the power of financial giving
The Real State of HUBUs
Annual giving tactics
Class and organizational giving
From Diversity to Inclusion in PhilanthropyGood Works
The document discusses diversity and inclusion in philanthropy. It outlines 5 objectives for improving inclusion: 1) develop cultural competencies, 2) refine donor identification and stewardship tools, 3) promote engagement at all levels, 4) enhance understanding of diversity within groups, and 5) offer networking opportunities. It then examines 12 communities and best practices for engaging donors from various backgrounds, such as leveraging faith for some groups and focusing on relationships for others. Overall, the key messages are to avoid assumptions, research communities, and prioritize long-term relationships to make philanthropic efforts truly inclusive.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
Ways To Give- Delaware & Lehigh- Delaware & LehighCathy Canevari
This document outlines various ways to support the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) through donations, memberships, sponsorships, volunteering, and planned giving. Donating helps fund D&L programs that engage learners of all ages. Memberships provide benefits and support the D&L. Sponsorship opportunities are available for exhibits, programs, and events. Volunteering roles include working in museums and facilities. Planned giving through wills and estates allows visitors to access educational opportunities. The D&L works to preserve the historic Delaware & Lehigh Canal Towpath and connect people to nature, culture, and history.
The Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is located on the second floor of Trinity Hall. It is led by Director Katie Flowers and Associate Director Jeremy Wattles, and oversees numerous programs that provide students opportunities to perform community service and civic engagement in Geneva, NY. These programs include America Reads, America Counts, Habitat for Humanity, Alternative Spring Break, and the Geneva 2020 initiative to strengthen the local school district. The Center aims to promote student learning and development of skills through service, as outlined in its mission and vision statements.
Building Community: The Opus Foundation's 2015 Giving Through JuneThe Opus Group
Committed to Building Community in the neighborhoods in which associates live, work and play, the Opus Foundation awarded grants to organizations making an impact in their communities
The UCI-CSSA aims to promote Chinese culture at UCI and serve as a support system for Chinese students and scholars. It is the largest student organization at UCI with around 2,000 members. The document outlines CSSA's welcoming events for freshmen, including orientations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, airport pickups, discounted hotels, help setting up bank accounts and phones, an orientation at UCI, furniture shopping, and a welcome BBQ. It summarizes that CSSA picked up over 600 students, transported over 2,000 pieces of luggage, and held over 100 days of welcoming events with staff working over 12 hours for several days.
The document outlines a 4-stage professional development plan for service-learning:
1) Conduct needs assessments and select forum participants
2) Host 3 webinars in April-May on school climate and leadership
3) Encourage participation in an online professional learning community
4) Host a National Forum in June to further develop leadership skills
More than $9 million has been pledged to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) so far this fiscal year from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, corporations, organizations, and friends. Last year, 163 corporations and organizations donated $2.3 million to MSUM, while over 500 parents have given more than $18,000 to support renovating the library. Donations support 638 students with academic or athletic scholarships and help fund scholarships, awards, competitions, conferences, and research.
Global School Access (GSA) is an international education organization that aims to provide students with personal, academic, social, and cross-cultural growth through high-quality education partnerships. GSA connects international students with top U.S. high schools and host families, and provides comprehensive support services to help students succeed and develop into responsible global citizens. GSA carefully selects schools and host families, and also offers tutoring, college counseling, student activities, and 24/7 support to ensure students' well-being.
The Schools Foundation’s purpose is to bridge together
community leaders, the business community and our schools. We support the Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County school districts by providing enhanced professional development and learning opportunities for our principals and teachers which directly
impacts student success. These opportunities are made available through community philanthropic support. In 2015, we will continue to strive to deepen support for education
with the goals of increasing public awareness, commitment and engagement for our schools which, in turn, strengthens our community.
This resume is for Gabrielle Yuhas, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Villanova University, graduating in May 2019. She has relevant coursework in calculus, algorithms, data structures, and systems-based computing. Her projects include creating photo filters and an MP3 player. She is involved with several organizations like Villanova Women in Tech and Special Olympics, and has work experience as a nanny.
The document discusses the programs and activities of the George F. Baker National Honor Society at Tuxedo High School. It outlines that the NHS provides various programs for the school and community including blood drives, inductions, food drives, and more. It notes that the NHS members volunteer over 2835 hours of service annually through activities like tutoring, food/coat drives, and assisting families in need. Nationally, about 9% of high school students are in NHS while at Tuxedo High School around 30% of 11th and 12th graders are members.
This document provides information on various clubs offered at Monticello High School during the 2013-2014 school year. It lists the club name, location, sponsor, and brief description for each club. Key details include that clubs will meet the second Friday of each month during Mustang Morning and students can sign up for clubs by completing a preference form during their lunch period from September 3-6. If more students sign up than spots available, a lottery will be held to determine club membership.
The Schools Foundation Annual Report 2015Mandy Wallace
The Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports three school districts in Alabama. In 2015, the Foundation helped the districts through programs like professional development for principals and teachers. It aims to increase community support and engagement for public education. The annual report outlines the Foundation's goals, financial information, and thanks contributors who help fund its programs.
Recollection Wisconsin provides free access to over 218,000 historical resources from across the state. It is a collaboration between libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies. Users can find photographs, documents, maps and more. The presentation encourages using these primary sources to teach visual literacy and history standards. Teachers are given tips on analyzing photographs and finding lesson plans. Future plans include sharing Wisconsin's collections more broadly through the Digital Public Library of America.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on what sister cities are, Columbia's existing sister cities in Europe, and reasons for expanding to a city in Africa. Tema is proposed as a candidate due to its planned community model, proximity to the capital, and opportunities for cultural and economic exchanges. Next steps outlined are gaining board approval and developing a partnership agreement with Tema.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on sister city partnerships and outlines why Tema was selected, including its planned community status, accessibility, and cultural and economic exchange opportunities. The committee exploring this relationship is outlined, and initial steps and estimated costs of $500-2,000 are presented to gain board approval and develop a partnership agreement with Tema.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on what sister cities are, Columbia's existing sister cities in Europe, and the interest among Columbia residents in developing a relationship in Africa. Tema is proposed as a match for its planned community model, political stability, education system, visitor amenities, and business opportunities. Next steps outlined are gaining board approval and collaborating with Tema on a partnership agreement.
Leah Hair supported Elizabeth Babalola's education at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, allowing Elizabeth to focus on her studies without financial burden and graduate with less debt. Alumni support through donations to the Annual Fund continues to help current students excel without financial worries, sustaining the school's spirit of environmental responsibility established by previous generations. The document encourages donating to the Annual Fund to support today's F&ES students.
The Literacy Rotarian Action Group, Rotary staff, and members of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers will highlight strategies for successful basic education and literacy grant projects: conducting a community needs assessment, working effectively with local Rotarians and resources, and monitoring and evaluating a projects success. Participants will share examples and discuss a variety of service areas, including primary and adult education, technology, teacher training, and resource improvement.
What makes for successful community outreach at a busy public library? Figuring out how to say yes, deciding that the library can help solve real community problems, and believing in the library's mission. What do bank robbers, horse taming and a 275 year old man have to do with library outreach? Watch and find out!
Featuring: Crystal deGregory, PhD., Founder, HBCUStory | Lanise Harris, Young Black Benefactors Guild | Jacquelyn Thomas, Morgan State University
You made it, you graduated! You’re a certified alumnus of your beloved HBCU. Now you can officially turn up at Homecoming and sing your school’s alma mater. But how are you financially supporting your beloved school? This webinar will feature best practices, action items and creative ways to support your school, plus:
Understanding the power of financial giving
The Real State of HUBUs
Annual giving tactics
Class and organizational giving
From Diversity to Inclusion in PhilanthropyGood Works
The document discusses diversity and inclusion in philanthropy. It outlines 5 objectives for improving inclusion: 1) develop cultural competencies, 2) refine donor identification and stewardship tools, 3) promote engagement at all levels, 4) enhance understanding of diversity within groups, and 5) offer networking opportunities. It then examines 12 communities and best practices for engaging donors from various backgrounds, such as leveraging faith for some groups and focusing on relationships for others. Overall, the key messages are to avoid assumptions, research communities, and prioritize long-term relationships to make philanthropic efforts truly inclusive.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
Ways To Give- Delaware & Lehigh- Delaware & LehighCathy Canevari
This document outlines various ways to support the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) through donations, memberships, sponsorships, volunteering, and planned giving. Donating helps fund D&L programs that engage learners of all ages. Memberships provide benefits and support the D&L. Sponsorship opportunities are available for exhibits, programs, and events. Volunteering roles include working in museums and facilities. Planned giving through wills and estates allows visitors to access educational opportunities. The D&L works to preserve the historic Delaware & Lehigh Canal Towpath and connect people to nature, culture, and history.
The Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is located on the second floor of Trinity Hall. It is led by Director Katie Flowers and Associate Director Jeremy Wattles, and oversees numerous programs that provide students opportunities to perform community service and civic engagement in Geneva, NY. These programs include America Reads, America Counts, Habitat for Humanity, Alternative Spring Break, and the Geneva 2020 initiative to strengthen the local school district. The Center aims to promote student learning and development of skills through service, as outlined in its mission and vision statements.
Building Community: The Opus Foundation's 2015 Giving Through JuneThe Opus Group
Committed to Building Community in the neighborhoods in which associates live, work and play, the Opus Foundation awarded grants to organizations making an impact in their communities
The UCI-CSSA aims to promote Chinese culture at UCI and serve as a support system for Chinese students and scholars. It is the largest student organization at UCI with around 2,000 members. The document outlines CSSA's welcoming events for freshmen, including orientations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, airport pickups, discounted hotels, help setting up bank accounts and phones, an orientation at UCI, furniture shopping, and a welcome BBQ. It summarizes that CSSA picked up over 600 students, transported over 2,000 pieces of luggage, and held over 100 days of welcoming events with staff working over 12 hours for several days.
The document outlines a 4-stage professional development plan for service-learning:
1) Conduct needs assessments and select forum participants
2) Host 3 webinars in April-May on school climate and leadership
3) Encourage participation in an online professional learning community
4) Host a National Forum in June to further develop leadership skills
More than $9 million has been pledged to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) so far this fiscal year from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, corporations, organizations, and friends. Last year, 163 corporations and organizations donated $2.3 million to MSUM, while over 500 parents have given more than $18,000 to support renovating the library. Donations support 638 students with academic or athletic scholarships and help fund scholarships, awards, competitions, conferences, and research.
Global School Access (GSA) is an international education organization that aims to provide students with personal, academic, social, and cross-cultural growth through high-quality education partnerships. GSA connects international students with top U.S. high schools and host families, and provides comprehensive support services to help students succeed and develop into responsible global citizens. GSA carefully selects schools and host families, and also offers tutoring, college counseling, student activities, and 24/7 support to ensure students' well-being.
The Schools Foundation’s purpose is to bridge together
community leaders, the business community and our schools. We support the Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County school districts by providing enhanced professional development and learning opportunities for our principals and teachers which directly
impacts student success. These opportunities are made available through community philanthropic support. In 2015, we will continue to strive to deepen support for education
with the goals of increasing public awareness, commitment and engagement for our schools which, in turn, strengthens our community.
This resume is for Gabrielle Yuhas, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Villanova University, graduating in May 2019. She has relevant coursework in calculus, algorithms, data structures, and systems-based computing. Her projects include creating photo filters and an MP3 player. She is involved with several organizations like Villanova Women in Tech and Special Olympics, and has work experience as a nanny.
The document discusses the programs and activities of the George F. Baker National Honor Society at Tuxedo High School. It outlines that the NHS provides various programs for the school and community including blood drives, inductions, food drives, and more. It notes that the NHS members volunteer over 2835 hours of service annually through activities like tutoring, food/coat drives, and assisting families in need. Nationally, about 9% of high school students are in NHS while at Tuxedo High School around 30% of 11th and 12th graders are members.
This document provides information on various clubs offered at Monticello High School during the 2013-2014 school year. It lists the club name, location, sponsor, and brief description for each club. Key details include that clubs will meet the second Friday of each month during Mustang Morning and students can sign up for clubs by completing a preference form during their lunch period from September 3-6. If more students sign up than spots available, a lottery will be held to determine club membership.
The Schools Foundation Annual Report 2015Mandy Wallace
The Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports three school districts in Alabama. In 2015, the Foundation helped the districts through programs like professional development for principals and teachers. It aims to increase community support and engagement for public education. The annual report outlines the Foundation's goals, financial information, and thanks contributors who help fund its programs.
Recollection Wisconsin provides free access to over 218,000 historical resources from across the state. It is a collaboration between libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies. Users can find photographs, documents, maps and more. The presentation encourages using these primary sources to teach visual literacy and history standards. Teachers are given tips on analyzing photographs and finding lesson plans. Future plans include sharing Wisconsin's collections more broadly through the Digital Public Library of America.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on what sister cities are, Columbia's existing sister cities in Europe, and reasons for expanding to a city in Africa. Tema is proposed as a candidate due to its planned community model, proximity to the capital, and opportunities for cultural and economic exchanges. Next steps outlined are gaining board approval and developing a partnership agreement with Tema.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on sister city partnerships and outlines why Tema was selected, including its planned community status, accessibility, and cultural and economic exchange opportunities. The committee exploring this relationship is outlined, and initial steps and estimated costs of $500-2,000 are presented to gain board approval and develop a partnership agreement with Tema.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on what sister cities are, Columbia's existing sister cities in Europe, and the interest among Columbia residents in developing a relationship in Africa. Tema is proposed as a match for its planned community model, political stability, education system, visitor amenities, and business opportunities. Next steps outlined are gaining board approval and collaborating with Tema on a partnership agreement.
The document discusses establishing a sister city relationship between Columbia, Maryland and Tema, Ghana. It provides background on what sister cities are, Columbia's existing sister cities in Europe, and reasons for expanding to a city in Africa. Tema is proposed as a candidate due to its planned community origins, proximity to the Ghanaian capital, and opportunities for cultural and economic exchanges. Next steps outlined are gaining board approval and developing a partnership agreement with Tema.
2017/2018 Launch of the Youth in Philanthropy Program in Kenora, Ontario. The program is led by the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation and for this year, is sponsored by Copperfin Credit Union.
The Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) is a nonprofit community organization that works to advance social justice through leadership development, community engagement, and diversity. It serves over 8,500 children and adults through various programs. These include a parent mentor program in schools, after school community learning centers, training local parents to become teachers, and providing social services around issues like foreclosure prevention, immigration, and health care. The organization also works to develop grassroots leadership to address issues impacting the community like affordable housing, education, jobs, and safety. A key part of its work is the annual "I Love Logan Square" fundraising party and live auction that raises funds for its general operating expenses.
Citlali Arroyo is a 2018 graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Liberal Arts with a double major in Political Science and Spanish and a minor in International Relations. She maintained a 3.5 GPA. Her relevant coursework includes International Relations, Political Theory, and Spanish courses. She has extensive work and internship experience in advocacy, constituent services, education, and campus involvement. She served as a Senator for the Associated Students of LMU and founded several campus programs. Her skills include proficiency in Stata, Microsoft Office, and both English and Spanish languages.
Global Citizenship, Study Abroad, and Community College: A Case Study of Sant...Roy Y. Chan
This document analyzes the Global Studies Associates Degree program at Santa Monica Community College. It finds that while the program aims to develop globally competent citizens, graduation rates are low, especially for minority students. Pursuing study abroad is challenging without full scholarships due to rising costs. The degree may be most beneficial for privileged students who can easily transfer. It recommends encouraging other colleges to offer similar programs, focusing on universal global learning rather than just study abroad, and increasing community college membership in global education organizations.
This document is a resume for Ross Michael Allen that outlines his education, awards and honors, community leadership and engagement experiences, employment history, and student leadership roles. It shows that Ross is pursuing dual majors in Economics and Philosophy at Kansas State University with a anticipated graduation in May 2015. He has received numerous competitive scholarships and honors for his leadership potential and commitment to public service. His experience includes founding a non-profit organization, coordinating various community service activities and events, working on political campaigns, and holding several leadership positions in student organizations at KSU.
Molly Novotney is a digital strategy expert with experience in social media management, content creation, and fundraising. She has interned with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board managing their Facebook and Pinterest accounts. At the University of Illinois, she was a staff writer for The Black Sheep increasing page views by 785% and raising over $17,000 as a student development representative. Her portfolio demonstrates skills in social media, writing, marketing, and youth development.
Making the Case for Alumni Engagement in Education Abroad discusses the benefits of engaging study abroad alumni. It outlines several programs run by SIT Study Abroad to facilitate ongoing connections with alumni, including a Student Ambassador Program, Global Reciprocity Fund, and Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship. The document also discusses challenges and strategies for alumni engagement efforts at other universities like UNSW and the University of Queensland.
Maria Jose Ramos Villagra is a current MA student in Latin American Studies at the University of New Mexico expected to graduate in May 2017. She holds a BA in Latin American Studies and Theater Arts from Earlham College. Her experience includes work in community organizing, theater, teaching, translation, and research assistance. She has received several fellowships and awards and is involved in various professional organizations related to her field of study.
A presentation that looks to the Renaissance as a model for fostering community growth by encouraging innovation, creativity and collaboration, which in turn creates empowered citizens who are likely to contribute to the community.
The document discusses several signature projects from Kiwanis clubs in Florida. It describes projects like Kiwanis Reads from the Ormond Beach club, which provides books to students to build home and classroom libraries and improve summer reading. It also outlines the Every Kid Needs PJs & Books project from the Venice club that distributes pajamas and books to children in need. Finally, it summarizes the Sunshine Kiwanis Shoes for Kids initiative that has distributed over 100,000 pairs of shoes to children as well as the Children's Community Clothing Closet project run by the North Port club for 31 years.
This document summarizes the education and experience of Katie Petitt. She has a Masters in International Peace Studies from the United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica and a Bachelors in Peace Studies from Whitworth University. Her experience includes working for various non-profits in the fields of international development, refugee services, and peacebuilding in locations such as Morocco, Ethiopia, and Washington D.C. She has experience managing programs, fundraising, and developing strategies.
The Zorig Foundation focuses on three main areas: good governance, community development, and youth and education in Mongolia. For good governance, they run programs like anti-corruption poster competitions and oral histories of Mongolia's democratic revolution. For community development, they support projects like empowering migrants and renovating rural schools. Their youth and education programs include scholarship programs, a school pairing program connecting Mongolian and American students, and a young leadership program. They have run these programs since 2000 and currently support over 1,000 past and current scholarship recipients.
Trip of a Lifetime - 2012/2013 Overview DeckStan Rosenberg
Trip of a Lifetime empowers students to become catalysts for change through summer travel experiences. They focus on students from low-income backgrounds and have sent 21 students on trips so far, covering all costs. Their goal is to increase students' test scores, volunteering, and chances of attending college. The organization provides guidance for students to take action in their communities by finding their passion, sharing their stories, organizing with others, and measuring their impact.
Bienven Bienvenidos! Engaging Latino Audiences and Building Cross-Cultural Br...West Muse
This session addresses the importance of creating new relationships and patterns of visitation and support for museums, applicable to any targeted constituency. Speakers share stories of bringing diverse visitors together for cross-cultural dialogue. Their strategies for engaging the Latino community can serve as guidelines for incorporating diversity into strategic planning, professional development, communication tools, and public programs.
Moderator: Jill Hartz, Executive Director, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Presenters:
Gail Anderson, President, Gail Anderson & Associates
Salvador Acevedo, Principal, Contemporanea
Gabriela Martínez, Curator of Education, Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
Claire Muñoz, Director, E.L. Cord Museum School, Nevada Museum of Art
This document provides an overview of Vanderbilt University and its student affairs division. Vanderbilt is a highly selective private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It has over 12,000 students, with popular majors including human and organizational development, medicine, health, and society, neuroscience, and engineering. The student affairs division has over 150 professional staff across 15 departments, focusing on areas like leadership development, service learning, and LGBTQ life. The mission of student affairs is to enhance the student experience through academic and social support.
Our program alumni have great potential, not just as
prospective members but as partners for projects and
fundraising. You’ll have a chance to share some of the
things you’ve tried in your own community and return to
your club and district with new ideas to engage alumni at
a much greater level.
Moderator: Larry Lunsford, RI Director, Rotary Club of
Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA
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United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
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2024: The FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 38
Establishing Sister City Relationship between Liyang and Columbia
1. Establishing
A New Sister City Relationship
China Sister City Planning Committee
January 6th, 2016
Columbia
Maryland, USA
Liyang
Jiangsu, China
2. Sister Cities should be …
• A pair of matching cities.
• Genuine interest on both sides.
• A desire to learn from and share experiences with a sister city.
• Long-term commitment to the relationship.
• Focus on best results that will capitalize on existing strengths.
• Adequate financial support for exchanges and maintenance of the
relationship.
• Separation of personal beliefs from political, economic, and
cultural realities.
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3. Existing Sister Cities of Columbia
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Columbia,
MD
Cergy-Pontoise, France
Tres Cantos, Spain
Tema,
Ghana
Cap-Haitien,
Haiti
Liyang,
China
4. Why Liyang – Columbia’s Voice
• Large population of Chinese immigrants
o 8,014 in Howard County (US Census 2014)
o Thousands of family members and relatives
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o More and more international students
o More Chinese professionals
5. Why Liyang – Columbia’s Voice
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• Desire of Educational and Cultural Exchange
o 3 Chinese schools in Columbia
o Thousands of students registered in weekend classes
o Hundreds of American families have their children or themselves
learning Chinese and culture
o Majority of private and public schools have Chinese classes
o Local residents traveled to China each year
6. Why Liyang – Columbia’s Voice
• More Career Opportunities
o Professionals offer their expertise overseas
o Create new jobs locally
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7. Why Liyang – Columbia’s Voice
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• Tourism:
o Stunning sceneries
o Riveting historical heritage sites
o Ancient oriental culture
o Entrancing attractions
o Conveniently accessed and relaxing
o Leisurely accommodations
o Mouth-watering southern-China delicacies
8. Why Liyang – Columbia’s Voice
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• Picked from 8 candidate cities by China Sister City
Planning Committee based on the following factors
o Similarity in levels of governmental/Administrative organization
o Bilateral benefits of conducting sister city relationship
o Population size
o Geographic location /transportation advantages
o Cultural and Educational exchange opportunities
o Existing linkages
o Experience of conducting sister cities in other countries
o Further socio-economic development
9. Why Liyang – Matching City
• Level of governments are organized similarly
LiyangColumbia
City: City:
Columbia Liyang
10. Liyang - Location & Geography
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Jiangsu Province
Changzhou
Liyang
• Population:
o 780,000
• Population
Density:
o 1,281/sq mi
(Columbia:
1,280/sq mi)
• Area:
o 593 sq miles
12. Liyang – Quality Education
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• National-Renowned Public Schools System
• Dedicated International Class
o Was established on 2009 in some high schools.
o Open to aspiring students who are seeking education overseas
o All graduates were admitted by colleges overseas.
21. Why Liyang – Common Interests
• Environmental friendly
• Human value centered
• Open-minded for globalization
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“...Creating a community...
which is both centered
around people and is
racially, culturally and
economically integrated.”
“...Creating a community...
which is both centered
around people and is
racially, culturally and
economically integrated.”
22. City Honors
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National Excellent Tourism City
National Model City in Sanitation
National Model City in Environment-Protection
National Ecological Model Zone
National Sci-Tech Progress City
Top-100 National County
National Advanced County in Grain Production
Jiangsu Province Top-10 City in Comprehensive Strengths
Hometown of Construction in Jiangsu
Home of Longevity, China
23. Why Liyang - Genuine interest
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• Liyang has been seriously looking for sister city for 20 years.
• Established
representative
office in Maryland
in 2015
• Have had
educational
exchange programs
in Maryland for
many years.
• Benefit from
exchange
programs.
• Top officials unofficially visited Columbia 3 times during the past 3 years
24. Next Steps
• Gain approval from the Columbia Association Board of Directors to
proceed with the Sister City partnership process with Liyang
• Collaborate with Liyang to develop a partnership agreement and
organize signing ceremony
• To do list:
o Educational professionals are invited to visit schools in Liyang during Spring
Break time.
o CA members and related personnel are invited to visit Liyang for the Tea
Festival on April 2016.
o Develop youth and adult exchanges, activities, travel, etc
• 2016 Summer Chinese Culture Exploration Program is ready for
families of Columbia
• Selected students from Liyang will come to Columbia for exchange
program. 24
25. Estimated Cost
• Hosting of Chinese exchange visitors by community members in
their homes — no cost to CA
• Travel by residents of Columbia at their own expense — no cost to
CA
• Administrative expenses, such as refreshments for sister cities
official visit, agreement signing, copies/printing, office supplies,
postage – $1,000~2,000
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• Optional: Travel for Tea Festival by program manager, meals, hotel
and transportation – $2,000/person
26. China Sister City Planning Committee
Chair
Jun Han
Vice Chair
Chao Wu
Member
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Hui Dong
Jun Luo
Ying Zhang
Jingshan Wang
Andrew Qian
Amy Feng
Minie Zhang
Kit Strauss
Christopher Mills
Wei Guo
Mei Du
Ronggai Sun
Lucy Lu
Jennings Zhang
27. Q & A:
• PRESENTERS
o Hui Dong:
Board Member, China Sister City Planning Committee
Senior Engineer, Meso Scale Discovery, Co.
o Jun Han:
Chair, China Sister City Planning Committee
Director, Liyang Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US
President, Success-International Mutual Liaison Services
o Jennings Zhang:
Sophomore, Thomas Wootton High School
o Minie Zhang
Junior, Montgomery Blair High School
o Owen Yang
Senior, Glenelg Country School
• FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
o Michelle Miller: Director, Community Services, Columbia Association
o Laura Smit: Program Manager, International Exchange & Multicultural Programs
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Editor's Notes
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!
My name is Hui Dong, a proud resident of Columbia for more than 10 years. I was born and raised in Liyang, Jiangsu Province, and emigrated to the United States about 16 years ago. I greatly appreciate this opportunity to bridge my birth town to my adopted city, which is the birth town of my child, Columbia.
The two cities that are to be sister cities, at first, shall be matched in many aspects. Sister cities should share common goals and ambitions. Such a relationship is not an ordinary collaboration between two cities, but rather a more comprehensive and substantial exchange of means.
Both cities should maintain a true desire to conduct the sister city relationship. I do believe the two sides have common interests in many aspects, such as education, culture, economy, environment, agriculture, and more. The relationship should be an equal relationship, where both sides learn from each other by sharing their identities and cultures with each other. This relationship will be solid and long-term. It would benefit not only residents but also enterprises of both cities, as well as promote healthy urban development. In an ideal and possible relationship, no one side is being neglected or taken advantage of. Both sides should utilize their unique strengths for mutual achievements.
Apart from the simple desire of conducting a sister-city relationship, both sides should have adequate financial support for exchange programs and thus the duration of allegiance can be prolonged.
Furthermore, the sister city relationship should be a mutual liaison which is separated from any political ambition or selfish gains.
All of above points will be explained in details in the following slides.
From this world map, we can see this is where Columbia is. Columbia already has 3 existing sister cities: Cergy-Pontoise (pronounced Surgie-pontuahz) in France, Tres Cantos in Spain, Tema in Ghana, as well as one more currently being established, which is Cap-Haitien (pronounced Cap Ai shang in French) in Haiti. When we observe this world map, it becomes apparent that there is one crucial location that is not yet connected, located on the Asian continent: a country with five thousand years of history and culture, 1.4 billion people, multiculturalism of 56 ethnics, and a rapidly developing economy. China. And the city, Liyang is located perfectly so that its addition as a sister-city to Columbia will yield greater international diversity.
Why do we want Liyang to be our next sister city?
There are more than 8,000 Chinese Americans and thousands of their family members or relatives are residing in Howard County. The population of Chinese community has been growing rapidly during recent years. There are more and more international students ranging from elementary school children to ambitious young adults pursuing advanced education just as I did many years ago. On top of that, many Chinese professionals are working in Howard county as we see anywhere at working place.
Additionally, the interests of learning Chinese and Chinese culture in the local area is notably increasing: there are 3 Chinese schools in Columbia, thousands of students and hundreds of Americans families are enrolled in extracurricular weekend classes to learn Chinese, Chinese painting, Chinese musical instruments, Chinese Kong Fu and fine arts. Both private and public schools offer Chinese class as one of the high school credit courses to the students. Some local students and residents are fortunate to have traveled to China, and needless to say it was a very enjoyable experience. There is a clear desire for education exchange.
The formation of this sister-city relationship will spur more career opportunities in both Liyang and Colombia. American professionals can apply their unique skills and talents to occupations overseas, while creating more jobs locally, just like Montgomery County, right now, it has many job openings due to rapid development of education, culture and economy exchange programs.
Liyang is a perfect tourist destination that involves thousands of years of history and culture. Tourism to China will be facilitated a lot better with the sister-city relationship, whereas Liyang can provide all the highlights of a tourist destination: stunning and unique natural attractions and heritage sites, amazing ancient oriental culture, and conveniently accessed and relaxing leisurely accommodations.
And the more important thing that must be pointed out is authentic Chinese cuisine.
Liyang was resolved in an anonymous caucus of China Sister City Planning Committee based on the following factors. In addition, these factors will serve as a roadmap for the rest of the presentation. The factors are:
Similarities in levels of governmental hierarchal organization,
Comparable population.
Geographic location advantages.
Opportunities for both cultural and educational exchange.
Preexisting linkages.
Previous experience of conducting sister cities in other countries.
Opportunities for socioeconomic development.
Why Liyang? The governmental hierarchy is organized very similarly to that of Columbia. At the bottom, there are the countries: both U.S. and China are well developed nations. The individual administrative divisions are the state of Maryland and the Province of Jiangsu, respectively. Zooming in on the lower levels of government, the individual counties and districts are also similar in structure and organization: Howard county and The District of ChangZhou. Finally, the two cities we are evaluating, Colombia, and Liyang, lie at the top.
This is a map of China and the yellow part is Jiangsu province. Zooming onto this inset, the green area is the district called Changzhou, and the yellow area in the left lower corner is Liyang. Liyang is a city about 593 square miles. Majority of land is covered in native flora, such as bamboos, and agricultural farmland. The climate is very similar to that of Maryland, with four distinct seasons and weather ranging from rainy days to sunny and clear blue skies. The population is distributed evenly. There are about 434,000 living in urban areas, and a bit less living in the suburbs, at a population of 326,000 people. Astonishingly, the population density of Liyang is almost identical as that of Columbia: about 1280 per square mile.
Liyang has been establishing modern, convenient and well-designed transportation network for decades. Now 5 expressways cover its territory while Two high-speed train stations are set here. The notorious superior high speed railway train systems in China is an affordable and fast way to get from place to place in luxury. There are 6 international airport nearby, within 2-hour driving distance. On the well-integrated network of highways in Liyang, that would only be a 35-minute drive.
Liyang’s public school system is a nationally acknowledged school system. Students focus on all disciplines of education, not just STEM but also art, culture, sports, and plenty of community services. Some high schools established “international classes,” which offer American curriculum and prepare students to go overseas to complete their education for unique experiences and more opportunities. Over the last 3 years, the graduates from the international class had 100% of enrolled in American colleges. Even more astoundingly, last year in 2015, all students were accepted into the top 100 universities in America.
JH - Well, Mr. Dong is a perfect exemplification of wonderful Liyang students, who is admitted by one of the best engineering schools in China, then came overseas and got his PhD degree from UMBC and right now a senior engineer in a biotech company.
Now, let me introduce existing exchange programs of Liyang.
Liyang currently has many notable exchange programs with many countries in the world. Here shows an education exchange program in the United States about 2 years ago. Jennings was the coordinator of this program. Let Jennings give us a talk now.
JZ - The students from Liyang had an one-week class at Walter Johnson High School to learn American culture and daily English. The teacher was wonderful in the classroom so that the students had completely different learning experience from what they had in China. They talked and discussed with the teacher freely and laughed loudly when they truly understand a joke in the classroom. The teacher brought the students to a supermarket and I helped them to read the price tag, use cash register. We went to red lobster, I showed them that it is called smoothie, I helped them to order a meal they like. We did a lot. At the end of this program, all students got a certificate from the program. It is a witness of a wonderful experience in the US. One week passed so fast. The students hugged and cried when they left from us with much reluctant.
Last year, the summer camp involved more than just education, but also full of fun activities. The demographics of the turnout ranged from young children to hyper teens to their parents. A trip to Hershey Park was an exciting and new experience for the Chinese children, who were intrigued by the chocolate making process in the factory. The group experienced days of ecstasy in America on attractions and rides. Next, they visited the National Aquarium in Baltimore, marveling at aquatic wildlife, which they never seen before. Part of the cultural exchange programs was BBQing with native families in forests and groves. This was the first time for those international students and families. They learned how to BBQ and how to serve. We all ate a lot. We played cards together. We are from different countries, but there is no national boundaries for playing cards.
Of course, going to a summer school is one activity of the entire trip. Lola make her own journal at school and wrote paragraphs every day. Her English is not perfect. There are many typos and grammar errors. But it is quite impressive considering this is her got improvement every day. She had a great time in class, sharing lessons and working on group projects.
JH - Recent years, there are more and more international students coming to the US to complete their education. I am so pleased to introduce Mr. Owen Yang, who was from Liyang and now a senior at Glenelg Country School. Let’s welcome Owen to share his new life in the US.
A one-way relationship cannot be considered an exchange. Liyang would like to absorb diverse cultures into its own education programs. For instance, Jiangsu Liyang High School has formed sister-school bonds with Greater Johnstown High School in Pennsylvania, as well as Riverside Christian School in California. Every year, educators from overseas congregate in Liyang to discuss teaching methods and school management and operation. The exchange is not limited to high schools, but several American colleges have reached out to cooperate with Liyang, including University of Maryland at College Park. Educators from Europe have also visited Liyang. German educators meet with Chinese educators. Teachers from the Netherlands taught English class in Liyang. In fact, this specific teacher has earned recognition and awards from the principal of the school for her education expertise.
The spirit of Liyang culture would be its white tea. White tea is a special form of green tea that is minimally processed. This picture was taken me when I had a leisure at Liyang. Here are some photos showing the 13th anniversary of the Tea festival in Liyang. Every episode involves not only hundreds of thousands of Chinese, but also others from all over the world who gather to participate in this lively event. They gather to celebrate and endorse Chinese traditions, whether recent or ancient. The most celebrated and obvious activity would be tea tasting. Guests may tour tea gardens, and even pick fresh tea leaves from the tree. Here, Liyang invites all of you to participate the next tea festival on April this year!
Liyang is such a beautiful city with both stunning natural sceneries and riveting historical heritage sites. When you visit China, exit from the airport of Beijing, the first commercial you will see is Tiamu lake in Liyang. Its beauty cannot be described with any words. You must go and see and experience. This is a sunny day, rainy day and night of Tianmu Lake. One more. Nanshan Bamboo forest is another attraction you should never miss. The graceful bamboo forest, natural hot springs with crystal clear water… you may dip your toes or swim in the water or have yoga on the side… it is called natural oxygen bar. You may see pandas who were the original mascot of Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing. You may take an ancient Chinese raft, listening to the local ballad, or take a lift car to the top of the mountain to enjoy the green of bamboo forest. You may stay in a Chinese style leisurely accommodations for a relaxed night.
Welcome to Liyang!
The structure of the land is very dynamic. There are houses that pop in the midst of arable and trees, while cozy villages colonize the waterways in traditional styles. While the land yields the freshest of fruits, the waters are alive with seafood such as crab. It is a blooming self-sufficient economy. The urban portions of the city are mixed with natural bodies of water and trees, which paints a beautiful scenery for an afternoon rest. Hot springs are attractions and a perfect place for locals to have a rest. During the holidays, people dress up with traditional masks and costumes, sing and dance to celebrate the historical heritages.
Liyang’s industry is fueled by its scientific innovations. Zhongguanqin Science Park is the largest local research facility and manufacturing clusters. Some world-known enterprises have invested in the park for its friendly tax policies, experienced workers and well equipped facilities. The environment protection is the first priority of local development and will never be sacrificed for economic growth. The well established science park generated huge amount of profit and paid lots of tax each year which ensures the exchange programs last longer and stronger.
Liyang endorses environmental protection, to preserve its precious natural resources. It’s home to many national parks of China; it is one of the “greenest” Chinese cities, figuratively and literally. Liyang and Colombia share many common ideologies on human values and rights. Just like James Rouse, the founder of Columbia, said “[to create] a community… which is both centered around people and is racially, culturally, and economically integrated.” The two cities that both have open minded on the concept of globalization must go together.
Columbia is proud of as Top 10 “Best place to live” in the untied states for many years. Liyang is also titled as similar nation-wide honors. Such as…
Liyang has 5 current existing sister cities all over the world and is actively looking for next sister city in the United States. Officials from Liyang, including the vice-mayor, the director of Commerce Bureau, and the Director of foreign affairs, have visited Colombia 3 times over the past 3 years. They were very impressed by the developments in Howard county; a representative office has been established in Maryland to prompt the sister city program, steadily implement the current exchange programs which has been established for quite a few years, and to develop more and more exchange programs which may benefit both cities.
So what is the next step? Of course to obtain the approval from CA. And the sister city partnership is to be processed accordingly. Meanwhile, all of the Columbia association members and related personnel, educational professionals are invited to Liyang for the April 2016 Tea Festival! If possible, the 2016 summer programs for both residents of Columbia and students from Liyang will be planned and implemented soon.
It is always important to discuss financial issues of the resolution. Chinese exchange visitors are most often given their shelter by volunteering community members. It does not cost CA a penny. The travel and transportation for residents of Columbia are paid by themselves as well. Administrative expenses, however, such as refreshments and complementary welcoming gifts for sister cities official visits, copying and printing, office supplies, postage, and other stationaries… will cost around one to two thousand dollars. To attend the tea festival, which includes meals, hotels, and transportations, all to be organized by the program manager, will cost around 2,000 per person.