Sister Cities Commission meeting summary
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The Commission approved prior minutes, reported an $800 donation for Sister Cities purchases, and confirmed several 2025-2026 exchange and event plans, including French Evening, Wine and War, and the culinary and runners exchanges.
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The Commission approved the August 20, 2025 minutes and then focused on upcoming Sister Cities activities. Members reported an $800 donation that will be used for items such as sheet pans, mixing bowls, silverware, and décor, and said 85 people were registered for French Evening at the time of the meeting. They also confirmed or discussed dates for the culinary exchange, runners exchange, a comic presentation at Lincoln Elementary, and the Wine and War event on November 14, 2025. Some details, including the status of a reimbursement issue and the runners race date, still needed follow-up.
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- Approved the August 20, 2025 minutes with corrections.
- Accepted an $800 donation for Sister Cities purchases.
- Finalized the French Evening layout and arranged to borrow a large cooler instead of renting one.
- Set a basket-assembly date for October 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Village Hall.
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- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- August 20, 2025
- 3. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
- 5. STAFF LIAISON'S REPORT
- 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- A. Signature ExchangesDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Culinary/Bon Appetit – Jill Wood-Naatz , Jeff Howard, Robin Jacobi, Melissa MarscinDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 2. Runners – Lisa Christie , Anita Flanagan, Mimi WiseDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- B. Other ExchangesDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Sports - Lillian Mosier, Cindy Ruszay, Vanya CastleDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 2. Comic – Terri Lamberti, Lillian Mosier, Diana Murray, David ChameliDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- C. Special ProjectsDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Special Projects – Marcia Frank , Fanja Raoelijaona-Michel, Robin Jacobi, Cindy RuszayDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- D. French EveningDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. French Evening – Lillian Mosier , Marcia Frank, Jeff Howard, Melissa Marscin, Jill Wood-Naatz, Terri Lamberti, Robin Jacobi, Anita Flanagan, Cindy Ruszay, Lisa Christie, Fanja Raoelijaona-Michel, Mimi Wise, Vanya Castle, Diana Murray, David ChameliDecision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 7. NEW BUSINESS
- 8. OTHER
- 9. ADJOURNMENT
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