Sister Cities plans French events
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The commission reported strong turnout for its upcoming French-themed evening, with 100 people registered and 46 baskets prepared, while also confirming several 2026 exchange dates and moving the next meeting to November 12.
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The commission is preparing several cultural exchange events that connect Hoffman Estates residents with partner-city activities. A French-themed evening has 100 registered attendees, and a Wine and War event is set for November 14 with 70 of 80 spots already filled. Members also confirmed 2026 travel dates for culinary and runner exchanges and discussed additional exchange ideas, including sports and comics.
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- Approved the September 17, 2025 minutes.
- Confirmed the culinary exchange dates with Sylvain for April 4–April 13, 2026.
- Confirmed the runners race in Angoulême for March 28, 2026, with Hoffman Estates runners traveling March 24 to March 31.
- Moved the November meeting to November 12 because of the special project.
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 17, 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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