Attendance:
1. Mirco Chiodi – Treviso Director
2. Magdalena J. Picardi – Treasurer / Secretary / Organizational Committee
3. Patti Dembs – Secretary / Organizational Committee
4. Tom Halbert – Sarasota Sister Cities Vice President, PR & Communications
5. Alexandra Di Stefanis – Cultural Committee
6. Lisa Brecher – Events , Initiatives & PR Committee
7. Tony Fiocco – Treviso Vice-Director
8. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
9. Renee Pastor – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
10. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
11. Liliana Truppi – Cultural Committee / Education Committee
12. Angel Algeri – “Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.” – Guest
13. Ed Rudd – Guest
14. Anamaria Tosolini – Guest
15. Giuseppe Tosolini – Guest
16. Susanna Wriston - Guest
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Recap on the delegation Itinerary and any changes that were made
o Get transportation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get translation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get photography volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
* Susanna recaps on the itinerary and the changes that have been made from the Treviso delegation. Spouses of the delegation members will not be coming but 3 people from their international relation have been added. Total number of the delegation is now 8 plus 2 chefs). The delegation is arranging for flight tickets now and will let us know their arrival time and flight information as soon as they have it, as well as exactly who will be coming.
* We went around the table and confirmed where people were able to commit themselves and on what dates, in order to assist during the delegations stay as far as transportation, translators and photographers are concerned.
*Mirco Chiodi, working with Bridget Coughlin in charge of international languages at Riverview (teaches Italian), along with Miriam Gephard, AnnaMaria Tosolini and Linda Krane at Sarasota School board, to develop programs on the Italian language in the schools.
Mirco Chiodi is also working out details to allow the dinner with the chefs from Treviso, that the province would like to use as a showcase of their products. This dinner is in addition to our gala night.
Mirco Chiodi informed that Tony Fiocco has accepted the vice chair SSCA Director for Treviso, this will allow Tony to get to know the SSCA board and meet once a month and report things that are being developed within the Treviso committee.
Posters are now here and ready for distribution to promote the Feb 20th gala ceremony night, all team members are asked to use their places of influence to place the poster for “Branding” Sarasota Sister Cities Association events around Town.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
· Poster Distribution status,
· new poster and banner to be decided and promote to
· find additional sponsors.
· Streamline the itinerary and iron out its details.
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
o Quilt show/exchange with the Sarasota Amish and the quilters of Treviso.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Sarasota Sister Cities – Treviso Weekly 11:30 a.m. Meetingon January 9, 2007 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 – Cultural Committee
8. Lisa Brecher – Events , Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
10. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
11. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
12. Beatrice Jones – Business & Environmental Committee
13. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
14. Liliana Truppi – Cultural Committee / Education Committee
15. Suzanne Dameron – Electronic Media / Business & Environmental Committee
16. Richard Storm
17. Bill Wallace – Sarasota Sister Cities Association President
18. Angel Algeri – “Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.” – Guest
19. Mary Palmer – “Gulf Coast Italian Culture Society” – Guest
20. Ed Rudd – Guest
21. Silvana Wriston - Guest
22. Susanna Wriston - Guest
23. Liliane Sealy-Schrock – Guest
24. Hope Byrnes – Sarasota Sister Cities Association – Foreign Events
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Recap on the delegation Itinerary and any changes that were made
o Flags and Flag Pole for outside the Oslo
* Mirco recaps on the itinerary and the changes that have been made during the holidays.
* Possible restaurant for a delegation dinner is Roy’s, Mirco is still in discussions with them.
* Another possible restaurant is Flemmings with a possible wine tasting before hand.
* We finally meet the much mentioned Susanna and Silvana Wriston! Thank you ladies for all you have done, all your efforts and contributions, and welcome to our weekly meeting!
* Since we have such a large group today, Mirco has requested that everyone introduce themselves and state a little something about why they are here.
The delegation itinerary has not yet been finalized since we are still waiting on some restaurants to confirm but most important, we are still waiting for information from the “Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce” regarding the meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 and those counterparts of the delegation that will be in attendance.
* It would be nice to have some floral arrangements on the table and stage for the Gala event. Susanna and Magdalena will contact “Beneva Flowers”.
* We need Flags and Flag poles. Hope will look into that. Is the delegation bringing their province flag?!?
* The Gala invitations will be sent out January 10, 2007. First come first serve, so respond right away if you want a seat. All other invites for dinners during the delegation’s stay will go out afterwards.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Get transportation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get translation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get photography volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the 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 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 – Cultural Committee
8. Lisa Brecher – Events , Initiatives & PR Committee
9. Tony Fiocco – Events, Initiatives & PR Committee
10. Miriam Gebhardt – Education Committee
11. Barbara Mosti – Educational Committee
12. Beatrice Jones – Business & Environmental Committee
13. Stefania Orofino – Cultural Committee
14. Liliana Truppi – Cultural Committee / Education Committee
15. Suzanne Dameron – Electronic Media / Business & Environmental Committee
16. Richard Storm
17. Bill Wallace – Sarasota Sister Cities Association President
18. Angel Algeri – “Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc.” – Guest
19. Mary Palmer – “Gulf Coast Italian Culture Society” – Guest
20. Ed Rudd – Guest
21. Silvana Wriston - Guest
22. Susanna Wriston - Guest
23. Liliane Sealy-Schrock – Guest
24. Hope Byrnes – Sarasota Sister Cities Association – Foreign Events
Follow-Up This Meeting:
o Recap on the delegation Itinerary and any changes that were made
o Flags and Flag Pole for outside the Oslo
* Mirco recaps on the itinerary and the changes that have been made during the holidays.
* Possible restaurant for a delegation dinner is Roy’s, Mirco is still in discussions with them.
* Another possible restaurant is Flemmings with a possible wine tasting before hand.
* We finally meet the much mentioned Susanna and Silvana Wriston! Thank you ladies for all you have done, all your efforts and contributions, and welcome to our weekly meeting!
* Since we have such a large group today, Mirco has requested that everyone introduce themselves and state a little something about why they are here.
The delegation itinerary has not yet been finalized since we are still waiting on some restaurants to confirm but most important, we are still waiting for information from the “Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce” regarding the meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 and those counterparts of the delegation that will be in attendance.
* It would be nice to have some floral arrangements on the table and stage for the Gala event. Susanna and Magdalena will contact “Beneva Flowers”.
* We need Flags and Flag poles. Hope will look into that. Is the delegation bringing their province flag?!?
* The Gala invitations will be sent out January 10, 2007. First come first serve, so respond right away if you want a seat. All other invites for dinners during the delegation’s stay will go out afterwards.
Follow-Up Next Meeting:
o Get transportation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get translation volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the itinerary.
o Get photography volunteers to commit to certain days and times and set down in the 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 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
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas / New Year's schedule
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
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
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
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