Ther will not be a meeting on Tuesdays december 26th and January 2nd. Enjoy the Holidays!!
We will resume the Treviso Meetings on Tuesday 9th at 11:30-12:30 - ESCA Restaurant, Main st and Links Ave, in downtown Sarasota.
Blessings, Mirco Chiodi
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Sarasota Sister Cities – Treviso Weekly 11:30 a.m. Meetingon December 19, 2006 at ESCA Restaurant
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Sarasota Sister Cities Vice President, PR & Communications
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
7. Alexandra di Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o
*Mirco spoke about the need for “Day Captains” for each day the delegation is here. These day captains will receive status reports from all volunteers and report to Magdalena at the end of each day and she will in turn create a summary of the delegations stay with us.
*Mirco and Tom spoke of the invitations going out for the Gala around January 10, 2007. There was a meeting this morning at 10:00 a.m. regarding the creation and look and information of the invitation.
*Delegation transportation and special limo for the Gala is being researched by Carol. Thank you Carol!
*Seating for the Gala is first come first serve. Magdalena and Carole la Centra will collect the returns of invitations RSVPing for the Gala until all seating has been filled or until around February 10, 2007.
*Joe suggested having live music during the cocktail hour for the Gala. Magdalena will follow-up.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Follow-up on confirmations for event locations
o Follow-up on sponsors (sponsored events and contribution sponsors)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay eat, shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agriturism” vineyard, contributing to and experience their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Sarasota Sister Cities Vice President, PR & Communications
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
7. Alexandra di Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o
*Mirco spoke about the need for “Day Captains” for each day the delegation is here. These day captains will receive status reports from all volunteers and report to Magdalena at the end of each day and she will in turn create a summary of the delegations stay with us.
*Mirco and Tom spoke of the invitations going out for the Gala around January 10, 2007. There was a meeting this morning at 10:00 a.m. regarding the creation and look and information of the invitation.
*Delegation transportation and special limo for the Gala is being researched by Carol. Thank you Carol!
*Seating for the Gala is first come first serve. Magdalena and Carole la Centra will collect the returns of invitations RSVPing for the Gala until all seating has been filled or until around February 10, 2007.
*Joe suggested having live music during the cocktail hour for the Gala. Magdalena will follow-up.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Follow-up on confirmations for event locations
o Follow-up on sponsors (sponsored events and contribution sponsors)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay eat, shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agriturism” vineyard, contributing to and experience their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Sarasota Sister Cities – Treviso Weekly 11:30 a.m. Meetingon December 19, 2006 at ESCA Restaurant
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Sarasota Sister Cities Vice President, PR & Communications
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
7. Alexandra di Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o
*Mirco spoke about the need for “Day Captains” for each day the delegation is here. These day captains will receive status reports from all volunteers and report to Magdalena at the end of each day and she will in turn create a summary of the delegations stay with us.
*Mirco and Tom spoke of the invitations going out for the Gala around January 10, 2007. There was a meeting this morning at 10:00 a.m. regarding the creation and look and information of the invitation.
*Delegation transportation and special limo for the Gala is being researched by Carol. Thank you Carol!
*Seating for the Gala is first come first serve. Magdalena and Carole la Centra will collect the returns of invitations RSVPing for the Gala until all seating has been filled or until around February 10, 2007.
*Joe suggested having live music during the cocktail hour for the Gala. Magdalena will follow-up.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Follow-up on confirmations for event locations
o Follow-up on sponsors (sponsored events and contribution sponsors)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay eat, shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agriturism” vineyard, contributing to and experience their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Sarasota Sister Cities Vice President, PR & Communications
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
7. Alexandra di Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o
*Mirco spoke about the need for “Day Captains” for each day the delegation is here. These day captains will receive status reports from all volunteers and report to Magdalena at the end of each day and she will in turn create a summary of the delegations stay with us.
*Mirco and Tom spoke of the invitations going out for the Gala around January 10, 2007. There was a meeting this morning at 10:00 a.m. regarding the creation and look and information of the invitation.
*Delegation transportation and special limo for the Gala is being researched by Carol. Thank you Carol!
*Seating for the Gala is first come first serve. Magdalena and Carole la Centra will collect the returns of invitations RSVPing for the Gala until all seating has been filled or until around February 10, 2007.
*Joe suggested having live music during the cocktail hour for the Gala. Magdalena will follow-up.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Follow-up on confirmations for event locations
o Follow-up on sponsors (sponsored events and contribution sponsors)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay eat, shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agriturism” vineyard, contributing to and experience their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Minutes -12/12/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
5. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
6. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Lisa Brecher – Events , Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
10. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
11. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
12. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
13. Suzanne Dameron – Business & Environmental Committee
14. Bill Wallace – Sarasota Sister Cities President
15. Carole La Centra – Sarasota Sister Cities Secretary
16. Rhonda Cesario – Sarasota International Business Council
17. Angel Algeri – Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.
18. Renee Pastor – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
19. Beatrice Jones – Business & Environmental Committee
20. Richard Storm
21. Linda Frary
22. Ed Rudd
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Review new material sent from Treviso.
o Sponsorship for Posters
o Progress on Welcome/Gift Bags
-Mirco brought materials to review that were sent from Treviso. Brochures on local sporting clubs and activities, the influence and impact of the war and the history of local wine and wine makers.
-Tony brought with him a demo-size poster to give everyone an idea of what it will look like. It is based on one of the paintings done by the middle school students in Treviso. Those who would like their company logo on the poster would merely have to contribute $125.00 and send their logo to Tony by the end of this week. Thank you Tony for all your hard work!
And not just Tony, but a big THANK YOU to all of you that have contributed your time, energy and insight! You are appreciated!
To show our appreciation we would like to move some things around on the delegation itinerary in order to have an event in acknowledgement of all our volunteers' efforts.
-Lisa brought the beginnings of a welcoming information bag. Carole suggested the use of Sarasota Sister City cloth bags instead of plastic ones. Great idea Carole, thank you. Lisa will go around St. Armand’s Circle and see if any stores there are willing to give goodies, tokens, gifts or discounts to our delegation.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Progress updates on delegation itinerary
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
5. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
6. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Lisa Brecher – Events , Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
10. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
11. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
12. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
13. Suzanne Dameron – Business & Environmental Committee
14. Bill Wallace – Sarasota Sister Cities President
15. Carole La Centra – Sarasota Sister Cities Secretary
16. Rhonda Cesario – Sarasota International Business Council
17. Angel Algeri – Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.
18. Renee Pastor – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
19. Beatrice Jones – Business & Environmental Committee
20. Richard Storm
21. Linda Frary
22. Ed Rudd
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Review new material sent from Treviso.
o Sponsorship for Posters
o Progress on Welcome/Gift Bags
-Mirco brought materials to review that were sent from Treviso. Brochures on local sporting clubs and activities, the influence and impact of the war and the history of local wine and wine makers.
-Tony brought with him a demo-size poster to give everyone an idea of what it will look like. It is based on one of the paintings done by the middle school students in Treviso. Those who would like their company logo on the poster would merely have to contribute $125.00 and send their logo to Tony by the end of this week. Thank you Tony for all your hard work!
And not just Tony, but a big THANK YOU to all of you that have contributed your time, energy and insight! You are appreciated!
To show our appreciation we would like to move some things around on the delegation itinerary in order to have an event in acknowledgement of all our volunteers' efforts.
-Lisa brought the beginnings of a welcoming information bag. Carole suggested the use of Sarasota Sister City cloth bags instead of plastic ones. Great idea Carole, thank you. Lisa will go around St. Armand’s Circle and see if any stores there are willing to give goodies, tokens, gifts or discounts to our delegation.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Progress updates on delegation itinerary
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Minutes -12/05/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
4. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
6. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Dianne Brin – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
9. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
10. Liliana Truppi – Cultural Committee / Education Committee
11. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
12. Ute Mosti Guest visiting from Cortina D’Ampezzo (Italy)
13. Renee Pastor – Support consulting
14. Alexandra de Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Itinerary Changes made during Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a focus on filling in Itinerary for delegation (Events, Meetings and Meals)
A lot of progress was made during the meeting which was held Tuesday evening, November 28, 2006 at Lisa Brecher’s office. Those in attendance were: Magdalena Picardi, Lisa Brecher, Carol Arroyo, Patti Dembs, Dianne Brin, Joe Polizzi & Renee Pastor. We thank all of you for the extra time you put in.
Mirco began today’s meeting with a recap on how Sister City Treviso came about. Mirco then went on to discuss the new Itinerary which he went through day-by-day.
Many suggestions were made as to alternate events. Some event times were moved and others were cancelled altogether.
Magdalena and Patti will get together and make up a directory for the Sister City Treviso Branch.
Patti will make a list of volunteer translators and contact them to see who will be available to do which events. Thank you, Patti.
Tony is working on posters for the delegation welcome. Thank you, Tony.
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
4. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
6. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Dianne Brin – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
9. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
10. Liliana Truppi – Cultural Committee / Education Committee
11. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
12. Ute Mosti Guest visiting from Cortina D’Ampezzo (Italy)
13. Renee Pastor – Support consulting
14. Alexandra de Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Itinerary Changes made during Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a focus on filling in Itinerary for delegation (Events, Meetings and Meals)
A lot of progress was made during the meeting which was held Tuesday evening, November 28, 2006 at Lisa Brecher’s office. Those in attendance were: Magdalena Picardi, Lisa Brecher, Carol Arroyo, Patti Dembs, Dianne Brin, Joe Polizzi & Renee Pastor. We thank all of you for the extra time you put in.
Mirco began today’s meeting with a recap on how Sister City Treviso came about. Mirco then went on to discuss the new Itinerary which he went through day-by-day.
Many suggestions were made as to alternate events. Some event times were moved and others were cancelled altogether.
Magdalena and Patti will get together and make up a directory for the Sister City Treviso Branch.
Patti will make a list of volunteer translators and contact them to see who will be available to do which events. Thank you, Patti.
Tony is working on posters for the delegation welcome. Thank you, Tony.
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Minutes -11/28/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
4. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Rhonda Cesario – Greater Chamber of Commerce International Business Council
7. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
8. Mary Palmer – Gulf Coast Italian Cultural Society
9. Gayle Maxey – Sister Cities Lunch & Event Coordinator
10. Suzanne Dameron – Electronic Media / Business & Environmental Committee
11. Richard Storm
12. Renee Pastor
13. Alexandra de Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffle
It was brought up by Mirco that we will need audio to be set up in the Treviso Restaurant for any speeches.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a focus on filling in Itinerary for delegation (Events, Meetings and Meals)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
4. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Rhonda Cesario – Greater Chamber of Commerce International Business Council
7. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
8. Mary Palmer – Gulf Coast Italian Cultural Society
9. Gayle Maxey – Sister Cities Lunch & Event Coordinator
10. Suzanne Dameron – Electronic Media / Business & Environmental Committee
11. Richard Storm
12. Renee Pastor
13. Alexandra de Stefanis
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffle
It was brought up by Mirco that we will need audio to be set up in the Treviso Restaurant for any speeches.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a focus on filling in Itinerary for delegation (Events, Meetings and Meals)
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry, etc.
o Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for both tourists and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
o Tv show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an "agriturism" vineyard, contributing to and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso delegation coming for signing
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Province of Treviso
Nation Italy
Region Veneto
Capital Treviso
Area 2,477 km²
Population (2001) 796,171
Density 321
Municipalities 95
Nation Italy
Region Veneto
Capital Treviso
Area 2,477 km²
Population (2001) 796,171
Density 321
Municipalities 95
Minutes -11/21/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Bill Wallace – SSCA President
8. Carol LaCentra – SSCA Secretary
9. Rhonda Cesario – Greater Chamber of Commerce International Business Council
10. Giovanni Angiolini – S.I.E.T.
11. Richard Storm
12. Tony Fiocco
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffle
-Bill Wallace the President of Sarasota Sister Cities joined our meeting again today. Welcome, Bill!
-Mirco has received the initial information on the delegates. Patti has volunteered to translate/edit their correspondence accurately into English.
-Mirco also wants to put together a Bio Packet on the Mayor and other key people, to present to the delegation. Patti has volunteered to help coordinate that translation into Italian.
-It seems that we have plenty of volunteers to be interpreters for the delegation. These people will be instrumental in making the delegation feel comfortable during their stay with us. Suggestion was made by Bill that each delegate should have their own interpreter so as to never feel left out of any conversation. However, this poses an issue at meals, as then the group doubles in size. This must be decided upon quickly since restaurants that would like to sponsor a meal must know how many people to expect.
-Since we have had no word from Mike Nelson regarding loaner vehicles we must come up with a solution. Mirco thinks it would be nice to have a 15/20 person stretch limo for the Asolo event.
-Lisa has volunteered to take pictures of all the delegation events. Thank you Lisa!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
o Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. @ Lisa's office (665 S. Orange) with a focus on filling- in the blanks in the itinerary for the delegation’s time here (Events, Meetings and Meals)
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. · T.V. show following winners of a raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agristurism” vineyard, contributing and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Bill Wallace – SSCA President
8. Carol LaCentra – SSCA Secretary
9. Rhonda Cesario – Greater Chamber of Commerce International Business Council
10. Giovanni Angiolini – S.I.E.T.
11. Richard Storm
12. Tony Fiocco
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffle
-Bill Wallace the President of Sarasota Sister Cities joined our meeting again today. Welcome, Bill!
-Mirco has received the initial information on the delegates. Patti has volunteered to translate/edit their correspondence accurately into English.
-Mirco also wants to put together a Bio Packet on the Mayor and other key people, to present to the delegation. Patti has volunteered to help coordinate that translation into Italian.
-It seems that we have plenty of volunteers to be interpreters for the delegation. These people will be instrumental in making the delegation feel comfortable during their stay with us. Suggestion was made by Bill that each delegate should have their own interpreter so as to never feel left out of any conversation. However, this poses an issue at meals, as then the group doubles in size. This must be decided upon quickly since restaurants that would like to sponsor a meal must know how many people to expect.
-Since we have had no word from Mike Nelson regarding loaner vehicles we must come up with a solution. Mirco thinks it would be nice to have a 15/20 person stretch limo for the Asolo event.
-Lisa has volunteered to take pictures of all the delegation events. Thank you Lisa!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
o Vital Second meeting Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. @ Lisa's office (665 S. Orange) with a focus on filling- in the blanks in the itinerary for the delegation’s time here (Events, Meetings and Meals)
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat, shop, etc. · T.V. show following winners of a raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on an “agristurism” vineyard, contributing and experiencing their daily routine.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Monday, November 20, 2006
Minutes -11/14/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Web Designer
4. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Dianne Brin – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Mary J. Palmer – “West Coast Italian Association”
8. Elena Pierini – Concert Pianist
9. Dora Ines Cardona – Soprano
10. Tony Fiocco
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
o Delegation arrival packet from the Mayor
o Ideas for events for delegation
o Ideas for gifts for delegation
Tom Halbert has made contact with numerous news stations, radio stations and news papers to get coverage for the events we will be setting up for the delegation.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffel
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat ,shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on a grape farm and contribute and experience their daily routines.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Tom Halbert – Web Designer
4. Lisa Brecher – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
5. Joe Polizzi – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Dianne Brin – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Mary J. Palmer – “West Coast Italian Association”
8. Elena Pierini – Concert Pianist
9. Dora Ines Cardona – Soprano
10. Tony Fiocco
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
o Delegation arrival packet from the Mayor
o Ideas for events for delegation
o Ideas for gifts for delegation
Tom Halbert has made contact with numerous news stations, radio stations and news papers to get coverage for the events we will be setting up for the delegation.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Events for delegation
o Media attention for Delegation
o Sponsorship from local businesses
o Fundraiser/Raffel
Long-Term Projects:
o Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
o Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
o Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
o Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat ,shop etc.
o T.V. show following winners of our raffle ticket fundraiser. They will travel to Treviso, Italy and stay with farmers on a grape farm and contribute and experience their daily routines.
Short Term Projects:
o Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
o Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
o Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Minutes -11/07/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
6. Rhonda Cesario –International Business Council; Sarasota Greater Chamber of Commerce
7. Mary J. Palmer – Gulf Coast Italian Cultural Society (GCIS)
8. Alexandria de Stefanis – Oprah Guild
9. Gayle Maxey- SSCA Luncheon Coordinator
Discussion Summary:
· In reference to the idea of an Italian speaker visiting Riverview or other schools, Tom suggested we could put out a "survey" for Italians teachers or groups in and around Sarasota that would be interested in offering up their time to enlighten people about the Italian culture, food and/or language. He also suggested a formatfor this as “An Evening With…” held at various venues like Sarasota’s public libraries.
· Tom also suggested contacting “The Originals” group of local restaurants to see about having a week of menus from each of the countries where we have a Sister City, in order to promote knowledge of the SSCA. (http://www.sarasotaoriginals.com/about.cfm) Their website says, “We are always looking for ways to incorporate interesting styles of cuisine from around the world into our own brand of Sun Coast dining.”
· To get our name out Mirco suggested that we look into bringing Roberto (of St. Pete) here, and create a Sister City Treviso event. Roberto teaches Italian cooking classes.
· Rhonda had 2 great contact ideas if any of the delegates wanted environmental information.
- Dr. Shen, Exec. Vice Pres. at Mote Marine
- Shea Environmental(spelling??) She says they have various local projects going and could possibly do a presentation.
· Gayle offered to assist in any way for a possible Siesta Key/Lido kayaking trip for the delegation, which would be a scenic and active way to enjoy Sarasota.
· Gayle also suggested a tour of Spanish Point as a delegate activity. (approx. 2 ½ hours)
· The delegation might also be interested in the equestrian/rodeo world. Both are available in our area. (Foxley Farms?)
· We need to start thinking about gifts for the delegation. There is a store on St. Armand’s Circle that sells local wine, sherry, etc.
Follow-Up For Next Meeting:
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
· Delegation arrival packet from the Mayor
· Ideas for events for delegation
· Ideas for gifts for delegation
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
6. Rhonda Cesario –International Business Council; Sarasota Greater Chamber of Commerce
7. Mary J. Palmer – Gulf Coast Italian Cultural Society (GCIS)
8. Alexandria de Stefanis – Oprah Guild
9. Gayle Maxey- SSCA Luncheon Coordinator
Discussion Summary:
· In reference to the idea of an Italian speaker visiting Riverview or other schools, Tom suggested we could put out a "survey" for Italians teachers or groups in and around Sarasota that would be interested in offering up their time to enlighten people about the Italian culture, food and/or language. He also suggested a formatfor this as “An Evening With…” held at various venues like Sarasota’s public libraries.
· Tom also suggested contacting “The Originals” group of local restaurants to see about having a week of menus from each of the countries where we have a Sister City, in order to promote knowledge of the SSCA. (http://www.sarasotaoriginals.com/about.cfm) Their website says, “We are always looking for ways to incorporate interesting styles of cuisine from around the world into our own brand of Sun Coast dining.”
· To get our name out Mirco suggested that we look into bringing Roberto (of St. Pete) here, and create a Sister City Treviso event. Roberto teaches Italian cooking classes.
· Rhonda had 2 great contact ideas if any of the delegates wanted environmental information.
- Dr. Shen, Exec. Vice Pres. at Mote Marine
- Shea Environmental(spelling??) She says they have various local projects going and could possibly do a presentation.
· Gayle offered to assist in any way for a possible Siesta Key/Lido kayaking trip for the delegation, which would be a scenic and active way to enjoy Sarasota.
· Gayle also suggested a tour of Spanish Point as a delegate activity. (approx. 2 ½ hours)
· The delegation might also be interested in the equestrian/rodeo world. Both are available in our area. (Foxley Farms?)
· We need to start thinking about gifts for the delegation. There is a store on St. Armand’s Circle that sells local wine, sherry, etc.
Follow-Up For Next Meeting:
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
· Delegation arrival packet from the Mayor
· Ideas for events for delegation
· Ideas for gifts for delegation
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Minutes -10/31/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi –Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Mike Nelson – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Dianne Brin – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
9. Terry Simpson – “Sons of Italy”
10. Michael Moran – Guest
Follow-Up This Meeting:
· Flyer to be posted at ESCA
· Ideas for activities and sites for delegation to experience
· Delegation arrival details
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
Miriam suggested hanging Italian flags all around Sarasota during the stay of the delegation. Tom stated that that would be a pricey project but suggested that we hang flags just on the bridge or by entrances and exits from Sarasota.
We have not received the package of details from the delegation yet however we have many ideas for events and all committees will start to gather together to set the foundation for them.
A new idea was contact Whole Foods regarding the delegation and local dishes we could make there with the cooks they will be bringing.
Mirco informed us that we have an available budget of $4800.00.
Another idea brought to the table was a fundraiser during the Asolo event.
Terry has offered to house some of the guests of the delegation. Thank you, Terry!
Mike has contacted BMW and requested 3-5 loaner cars; he should get an answer this week.
Miriam will contact the Sarasota School Board regarding the artwork from students in Treviso and set up a possible event to show them.
Dr. Polizzo will contact Dora Ines Cardona (soprano) and Elena Pierini (pianist) for possible entertainment for upcoming delegation events.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat ,shop etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi –Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Gianrico Filippetto – Treasurer
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Mike Nelson – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
6. Dr. Joe Polizzi – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Dianne Brin – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
9. Terry Simpson – “Sons of Italy”
10. Michael Moran – Guest
Follow-Up This Meeting:
· Flyer to be posted at ESCA
· Ideas for activities and sites for delegation to experience
· Delegation arrival details
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
Miriam suggested hanging Italian flags all around Sarasota during the stay of the delegation. Tom stated that that would be a pricey project but suggested that we hang flags just on the bridge or by entrances and exits from Sarasota.
We have not received the package of details from the delegation yet however we have many ideas for events and all committees will start to gather together to set the foundation for them.
A new idea was contact Whole Foods regarding the delegation and local dishes we could make there with the cooks they will be bringing.
Mirco informed us that we have an available budget of $4800.00.
Another idea brought to the table was a fundraiser during the Asolo event.
Terry has offered to house some of the guests of the delegation. Thank you, Terry!
Mike has contacted BMW and requested 3-5 loaner cars; he should get an answer this week.
Miriam will contact the Sarasota School Board regarding the artwork from students in Treviso and set up a possible event to show them.
Dr. Polizzo will contact Dora Ines Cardona (soprano) and Elena Pierini (pianist) for possible entertainment for upcoming delegation events.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
· Mike Nelson – BMW loaner cars
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
· Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
· Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat ,shop etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School “Italian Language Program”
· Showing of the artwork from the children of Treviso
· Treviso Delegation coming for signing
Minutes -10/24/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Magdalena J. Picardi – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Suzanne Dameron - Business / Environmental Committee
6. Beatrice Jones – Business / Environmental Committee
7. Mike Nelson – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Lisa Brecher – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Anamaria Tosolini – Education Committee
10. Giuseppe Tosolini – Education Committee
11. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
12. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
13. Richard Storm
14. Rene' Pastor
· Mirco will resend Blog to everyone, since some had difficulties opening the one that was sent previously. The Blog will be for anyone that wishes to be updated on that’s been happening at our weekly meetings.
· Last call to join Sarasota Sister City Membership before the new directory comes out. $25
· We should have a confirmation from the Italian delegation by our meeting next week. We will then be able to really solidify plans and events for them, such as viewing Mote Marine Laboratories and Selby Botanical Gardens.
· Discussed splitting into our collective committee groups to initiate plans, events and scheduling. Should committees want to meet separately in addition to our Tuesday meeting, there is a room in City Hall just for Sarasota Sister City Groups.
· Rene’ will contact Ringling for delegation tour permission (possible date Monday, February 19th).
· Suggestion from Suzanne for an event for delegation - if they bring local produce, take them to Judy Gallagher local cooking radio show and maybe assist in preparation of a traditional dish.
· Mike nelson will contact Mercedes and BMW for possible loaner cars for delegation during their stay with us.
· We need more ethnic support -contacts with other Italian societies should be invited to join our meetings and refer them to our Blog.
· Giuseppe will contact brother-in-law, Beppo Ramansini, to become a Sarasota Sister City legal contact in Treviso, Italy.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
· Delegation arrival details
· Mike Nelson – BMW & Mercedes loaner cars
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota shops, restaurants, and activity centers – the same privileges would go to our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show food, clothing, jewelry, etc.
· Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for both tourist and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Meeting Information Flyer for ESCA
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School
· Treviso delegation coming for signing
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Magdalena J. Picardi – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Vice President SSCA, PR & Communications
5. Suzanne Dameron - Business / Environmental Committee
6. Beatrice Jones – Business / Environmental Committee
7. Mike Nelson – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
8. Lisa Brecher – Events / Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Anamaria Tosolini – Education Committee
10. Giuseppe Tosolini – Education Committee
11. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
12. Carol Arroyo – Cultural Committee
13. Richard Storm
14. Rene' Pastor
· Mirco will resend Blog to everyone, since some had difficulties opening the one that was sent previously. The Blog will be for anyone that wishes to be updated on that’s been happening at our weekly meetings.
· Last call to join Sarasota Sister City Membership before the new directory comes out. $25
· We should have a confirmation from the Italian delegation by our meeting next week. We will then be able to really solidify plans and events for them, such as viewing Mote Marine Laboratories and Selby Botanical Gardens.
· Discussed splitting into our collective committee groups to initiate plans, events and scheduling. Should committees want to meet separately in addition to our Tuesday meeting, there is a room in City Hall just for Sarasota Sister City Groups.
· Rene’ will contact Ringling for delegation tour permission (possible date Monday, February 19th).
· Suggestion from Suzanne for an event for delegation - if they bring local produce, take them to Judy Gallagher local cooking radio show and maybe assist in preparation of a traditional dish.
· Mike nelson will contact Mercedes and BMW for possible loaner cars for delegation during their stay with us.
· We need more ethnic support -contacts with other Italian societies should be invited to join our meetings and refer them to our Blog.
· Giuseppe will contact brother-in-law, Beppo Ramansini, to become a Sarasota Sister City legal contact in Treviso, Italy.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
· Delegation arrival details
· Mike Nelson – BMW & Mercedes loaner cars
Long-Term Projects:
· Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota shops, restaurants, and activity centers – the same privileges would go to our Sister Cities.
· Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show food, clothing, jewelry, etc.
· Local Treviso clothing and jewelry fashion show in Sarasota
· Set up tour of Treviso for both tourist and business trips-local places to stay, eat, shop, etc.
Short Term Projects:
· Meeting Information Flyer for ESCA
· Guest speaker for Riverview High School
· Treviso delegation coming for signing
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Minutes -10/17/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi
2. Patti Dembs
3. Magdalena J. Picardi
4. Gianrico Filippetto
5. Tom Halbert
6. Dianne Brin
7. Dr. Joseph Polizzi
8. Miriam Gebhardt
9. Dr. Joseph Latona
10. Stefania Portofino
11. Carol Arroyo
12. Beatrice Jones
1. Mirco Chiodi
2. Patti Dembs
3. Magdalena J. Picardi
4. Gianrico Filippetto
5. Tom Halbert
6. Dianne Brin
7. Dr. Joseph Polizzi
8. Miriam Gebhardt
9. Dr. Joseph Latona
10. Stefania Portofino
11. Carol Arroyo
12. Beatrice Jones
- We were graced with many new faces at the meeting, including Miriam Gebhardt, whose participation we had discussed/anticipated last week!
- Gianrico met with some of the Treviso delegation while he was there on a business trip. They are excited about this endeavor and will be working out the last of the details of their arrival at their meeting next week.
- Dianne has fixed the DVD of Treviso and Tom will add it to the Sister Cities website to be viewed there. Thank you Dianne and Tom!
- Our Blog has been set up by Suzanne. Thank you!
- Dr. Latona passionately conveyed the importance of the “higher education” connection with Treviso and the need to establish semester student exchanges in various fields of study. The idea of "pen pals" between students was also brought up. Dr.s Polizzi and Latona and Miriam Gebhardt agreed to be a part of this educational committee.
- We now have a good solid foundation of members in committees to begin focusing on priority projects: preparing for the Treviso delegation and arranging an event around the artwork we have from the children of Treviso.
- Riverview High School just started an Italian language course. Maybe we could go through our Italian contacts here in Sarasota and get them a guest speaker.
- Many local activities going on soon such as the Sarasota March, Marathon and Florida Studio Theater Group is also putting something together. Maybe we could include some Sister City involvement in these coming events.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
- Flyer to be posted at ESCA
- Ideas for future projects
- Ideas for activities and sites for delegation to experience
Long-Term Projects:
- Sister Cities Discount Card for local Sarasota Shops, Restaurants, and Activity Centers – The same would go for our Sister Cities.
- Sister Cities Convention at Robarts Arena – Multiple booths for each of the countries to show: Food, Clothing, Jewelry etc.
- Local Treviso Clothing and Jewelry Fashion Show in Sarasota
- Set up a tour of Treviso for tourists and one for Business trips. Local places to stay, eat ,shop etc.
- Try and encourage some members of other local Italian societies to attend our meeting.
Short Term Projects:
- Meeting Information Flyer for ESCA
- Guest speaker for Riverview High School
Minutes -10/10/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Sarasota Sister City Association – Treviso Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Patti Dembs, Magdalena Piccardi, Michael Nelson, Dr. Polizzi, Dianne Brin
Next meeting: October 17, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Discussions
· Mirco brought new version of organizational chart and positions were clarified/changed. Made changes to subcommittees and their respective responsibilities. It was decided to combine the PR and the Event committees into one. Cultural committee to include art, dance, photography, music and drama. Sports and Civic (local government, Boys/Girls Clubs) are other possibilities.
· Grants. Miriam Gebhardt was named for possible assistance. Dr. Polizzi will contact her.
· Dr. Polizzi showed us copies of his beautiful and informative new books. They are great ideas for delegate gifts.
· Local maps of our area were suggested as gifts also.
· Progress of delegate schedule. Many ideas were brought up for their time here.
II. Summary
· Need to get info to be able to start the Treviso blog!
· Need to get information on tourist information centers in the area of Treviso, Venice and Vicenza.
· Need to find out names/positions of each delegate coming in Feb.
· Flyer to be posted at ESCA
· Remaining Board Positions
· DVD on Treviso north America format (Dianne)
· Links to Italians organizations in Sarasota area
Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Patti Dembs, Magdalena Piccardi, Michael Nelson, Dr. Polizzi, Dianne Brin
Next meeting: October 17, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Discussions
· Mirco brought new version of organizational chart and positions were clarified/changed. Made changes to subcommittees and their respective responsibilities. It was decided to combine the PR and the Event committees into one. Cultural committee to include art, dance, photography, music and drama. Sports and Civic (local government, Boys/Girls Clubs) are other possibilities.
· Grants. Miriam Gebhardt was named for possible assistance. Dr. Polizzi will contact her.
· Dr. Polizzi showed us copies of his beautiful and informative new books. They are great ideas for delegate gifts.
· Local maps of our area were suggested as gifts also.
· Progress of delegate schedule. Many ideas were brought up for their time here.
II. Summary
· Need to get info to be able to start the Treviso blog!
· Need to get information on tourist information centers in the area of Treviso, Venice and Vicenza.
· Need to find out names/positions of each delegate coming in Feb.
· Flyer to be posted at ESCA
· Remaining Board Positions
· DVD on Treviso north America format (Dianne)
· Links to Italians organizations in Sarasota area
Minutes -10/03/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Sarasota Sister City Association – Treviso Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Bruno Pasquali, Mary Lou Barber, Carol Arroya, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Tom Halbert, Patti Dembs
Next meeting: October 10, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Discussions
· Mirco produced an initial organizational chart and brought everyone a copy of the requested SSCA “job descriptions”.
· Newsletter. A “blog” format on the SSCA website was decided upon instead of a newletter for communicating meetings/minutes/events with eachother.
· Gifts/momentos to give to the delegates to bring back a part of Sarasota with them. Not just touristy knick-knacks, but symbolic items to increase knowledge/awareness to promote further exchange in the future.
· Budget/grants…where they come from. ($4800/year)
· The need to get the delegates schedule organized in an hourly format as soon as possible.
II. Summary
Smaller group. Gianrico is in Italy. Great ideas coming out and the organizational structure is shaping up.
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Bruno Pasquali, Mary Lou Barber, Carol Arroya, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Tom Halbert, Patti Dembs
Next meeting: October 10, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Discussions
· Mirco produced an initial organizational chart and brought everyone a copy of the requested SSCA “job descriptions”.
· Newsletter. A “blog” format on the SSCA website was decided upon instead of a newletter for communicating meetings/minutes/events with eachother.
· Gifts/momentos to give to the delegates to bring back a part of Sarasota with them. Not just touristy knick-knacks, but symbolic items to increase knowledge/awareness to promote further exchange in the future.
· Budget/grants…where they come from. ($4800/year)
· The need to get the delegates schedule organized in an hourly format as soon as possible.
II. Summary
Smaller group. Gianrico is in Italy. Great ideas coming out and the organizational structure is shaping up.
Minutes -9/26/06 Treviso/Sarasota Sister City Meeting
Sarasota Sister City Association – Treviso Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Bruno Pasquali, Mary Lou Barber, Carol Arroyo, Gianrico Filippetto, Magdalena Picardi, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Suzanne Dameron, Dianne Brin, Rhonda Cesario, Tom Halbert, Patti Dembs
Next meeting: October 3, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Each attendee introduced themselves and expressed their interest in the Treviso project and what they could offer to assist.
II. Discussions
· Time/place of lunch meetings. Discussed other options.
· Positions/titles of committee members. Asked for more official “job descriptions” to be brought from the SSCA.
· Looking for someone in the field of education. Carol knows a “Bridgette” who is teaching Italian at SHS.
III. Summary
Good first meeting. Pleasant surroundings. The “business” of paying for the lunch needs to be better organized to expedite things next time.
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2006
Present: Mirco Chiodi, Richard Storm, Bruno Pasquali, Mary Lou Barber, Carol Arroyo, Gianrico Filippetto, Magdalena Picardi, Lisa Brecher, Hart Torrell, Suzanne Dameron, Dianne Brin, Rhonda Cesario, Tom Halbert, Patti Dembs
Next meeting: October 3, 2006 11:30am - Esca Restaurant
I. Each attendee introduced themselves and expressed their interest in the Treviso project and what they could offer to assist.
II. Discussions
· Time/place of lunch meetings. Discussed other options.
· Positions/titles of committee members. Asked for more official “job descriptions” to be brought from the SSCA.
· Looking for someone in the field of education. Carol knows a “Bridgette” who is teaching Italian at SHS.
III. Summary
Good first meeting. Pleasant surroundings. The “business” of paying for the lunch needs to be better organized to expedite things next time.
Monday, October 16, 2006
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