INFO @ SARASOTA SISTER CITIES May 15, 2016 (8)
INFO @ SARASOTA SISTER CITIES May 15, 2016 (8)
This issue of INFO is more a “mark your calendars” issue than hard news. Like Lily Tomlin, moisten your pencil with the tip of your tongut so it’ll write real dark--and get ready to fill in your calendar.
Modern Pentathlon & Irene Morningstar
Kudos, kudos, and kudos—I love those candy bars--to Irene Morningstar, Vice President for Sports, for her work in the just concluded successful Modern Pentathlon. Many Sister Cities members volunteered. Athletes from all over the world competed, and all who volunteered made Sarasota look good. Great Job!
Good People
Dear Members, Sister Cities is always looking for good people—not ole soreheads—to help make our organization better. Bring someone with you to the next Sister City event you attend. We are too good not to share.
See BELOW for stories about the Russian student who can’t come to the SCAS/FST Play Festival and thedeteriorating mosaic dedicated in 2010 to commemorate our relationship with Mérida.
Meet & Greets for the Summer
Although other things slow down over the summer, we still get thirsty. Therefore we will meet for imbibables and comestibles as follows:
May 18 - Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St. [This one is coming right up. Be there or else……. (smile)]
June 15 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
July 20 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
Aug 17 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
The Speakers Bureau for Fall: who, what, when & where
Each speaker will speak at 4pm, followed at 5pm by a Meet & Greet as a location close by. Meet & Greet locations will be announced later.
Sept. 29, 2016 Cuba AC/BC (after Castro/Before Castro) Eladio Amores
Selby Library
Oct. 18, 2016 Our Friendship City: Rapperswil-Jona: Its History & Culture
Primo Bader & Colleagues
Herald-Tribune Community Room
Nov. 15, 2016 War & Peace, Beth Ruyle, Craig Hullinger, and Troy Scott with the Military Officers Assn.
Community Foundation of Sarasota, 2635 Fruitville Rd.
Dec. 13, 2016 Holidays in Our Sister Cities – Unique Festivities, Sister City Directors Carolyn Bloomer, Marlies Gluck, Michael Fehily, Marie des Neiges Grossas, Anna Madeschi, Pauline Mitchell (5-10 minutes each)
Vineyard Wine Bar, 1528 Main St.
All Sister Cities members and the general public are invited. A small donation of $5 is suggested (except at Selby Library). For more information, contact Ray Young at aloharay4@gmail.com or phone 941-225-1268.
Next Year’s Sister City Luncheon Meetings
Mark your calendars for next year’s luncheon meetings at the Bird Key Yacht Club at 11:30am, lunch served at 12pm.
Sept. 14, 2016
Oct. 19
Nov. 9
Jan. 12, 2017
Feb. 8
March 15
April 12
Don’t be like me! Write ‘em down. I KNOW I won’t remember ‘em!
The Sister City/Florida Studio Theater Write-A Play Contest:
BAD NEWS
The students and chaperones from Tel Mond and Dunfermline will arrive this coming week for a week full of activities planned by Gloria Grenier, Vice President of Arts & Culture, but we recently received bad news from Tatyana Chebotar in Vladimir. I quote her letter to Sister Cities in full because it pulls on our heartstrings.
Dear Sarasota Sister City Members:
I am sorry that I cannot come to your "WRITE A PLAY!" festival. My mother lost her job, we didn't expect that it could happen and now we will need money for our family while she is looking for work. We cannot afford to spend money on my tickets, I am very thankful for your attention, I am sorry that all that you organized for me and my teacher is not necessary now, I am very very sorry. I wish your festival great success. My dream didn't come true but I had such a wonderful time when I was preparing for the trip, so many expectations, that I am still very happy that I am the winner of your project.
With best wishes,
Tatyana
What a well-mannered, conscientious young lady to write us such a letter--when I’m sure she was upset due to the disappointment of not being able to come to see her work performed. We will miss you, Tatyana!
The Mosaic to Commemorate our Relationship with Mérida in Bayfront Park
On December 10, 2010—some six years ago—Englewood Elementary students with their art teacher, Dawn Hinck, and with the help of Luis Manuel May Ku, Mayan artist from Mérida, Mexico, presented the City with a mosaic signifying the friendship between Sarasota and Mérida.
We learned a few weeks ago that the mosaic in Bayfront Park was deteriorating and we immediately looked into having it restored. Afer being examined, it turns out that the mosaic has deteriorated to the point where it cannot be repaired. We are now investigating whether to have it rebuilt, change the medium but keep the same them, or –generally—what to do with it. Stay tuned…….
Dat’s All, Folks!
Comments or Corrections to
Dave Harralson
Editor & General Gossip
dharralson7@gmail.com
941-870-5516
This issue of INFO is more a “mark your calendars” issue than hard news. Like Lily Tomlin, moisten your pencil with the tip of your tongut so it’ll write real dark--and get ready to fill in your calendar.
Modern Pentathlon & Irene Morningstar
Kudos, kudos, and kudos—I love those candy bars--to Irene Morningstar, Vice President for Sports, for her work in the just concluded successful Modern Pentathlon. Many Sister Cities members volunteered. Athletes from all over the world competed, and all who volunteered made Sarasota look good. Great Job!
Good People
Dear Members, Sister Cities is always looking for good people—not ole soreheads—to help make our organization better. Bring someone with you to the next Sister City event you attend. We are too good not to share.
See BELOW for stories about the Russian student who can’t come to the SCAS/FST Play Festival and thedeteriorating mosaic dedicated in 2010 to commemorate our relationship with Mérida.
Meet & Greets for the Summer
Although other things slow down over the summer, we still get thirsty. Therefore we will meet for imbibables and comestibles as follows:
May 18 - Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St. [This one is coming right up. Be there or else……. (smile)]
June 15 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
July 20 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
Aug 17 Meet and Greet 5tpm Sarasota Wine Club on Main St
The Speakers Bureau for Fall: who, what, when & where
Each speaker will speak at 4pm, followed at 5pm by a Meet & Greet as a location close by. Meet & Greet locations will be announced later.
Sept. 29, 2016 Cuba AC/BC (after Castro/Before Castro) Eladio Amores
Selby Library
Oct. 18, 2016 Our Friendship City: Rapperswil-Jona: Its History & Culture
Primo Bader & Colleagues
Herald-Tribune Community Room
Nov. 15, 2016 War & Peace, Beth Ruyle, Craig Hullinger, and Troy Scott with the Military Officers Assn.
Community Foundation of Sarasota, 2635 Fruitville Rd.
Dec. 13, 2016 Holidays in Our Sister Cities – Unique Festivities, Sister City Directors Carolyn Bloomer, Marlies Gluck, Michael Fehily, Marie des Neiges Grossas, Anna Madeschi, Pauline Mitchell (5-10 minutes each)
Vineyard Wine Bar, 1528 Main St.
All Sister Cities members and the general public are invited. A small donation of $5 is suggested (except at Selby Library). For more information, contact Ray Young at aloharay4@gmail.com or phone 941-225-1268.
Next Year’s Sister City Luncheon Meetings
Mark your calendars for next year’s luncheon meetings at the Bird Key Yacht Club at 11:30am, lunch served at 12pm.
Sept. 14, 2016
Oct. 19
Nov. 9
Jan. 12, 2017
Feb. 8
March 15
April 12
Don’t be like me! Write ‘em down. I KNOW I won’t remember ‘em!
The Sister City/Florida Studio Theater Write-A Play Contest:
BAD NEWS
The students and chaperones from Tel Mond and Dunfermline will arrive this coming week for a week full of activities planned by Gloria Grenier, Vice President of Arts & Culture, but we recently received bad news from Tatyana Chebotar in Vladimir. I quote her letter to Sister Cities in full because it pulls on our heartstrings.
Dear Sarasota Sister City Members:
I am sorry that I cannot come to your "WRITE A PLAY!" festival. My mother lost her job, we didn't expect that it could happen and now we will need money for our family while she is looking for work. We cannot afford to spend money on my tickets, I am very thankful for your attention, I am sorry that all that you organized for me and my teacher is not necessary now, I am very very sorry. I wish your festival great success. My dream didn't come true but I had such a wonderful time when I was preparing for the trip, so many expectations, that I am still very happy that I am the winner of your project.
With best wishes,
Tatyana
What a well-mannered, conscientious young lady to write us such a letter--when I’m sure she was upset due to the disappointment of not being able to come to see her work performed. We will miss you, Tatyana!
The Mosaic to Commemorate our Relationship with Mérida in Bayfront Park
On December 10, 2010—some six years ago—Englewood Elementary students with their art teacher, Dawn Hinck, and with the help of Luis Manuel May Ku, Mayan artist from Mérida, Mexico, presented the City with a mosaic signifying the friendship between Sarasota and Mérida.
We learned a few weeks ago that the mosaic in Bayfront Park was deteriorating and we immediately looked into having it restored. Afer being examined, it turns out that the mosaic has deteriorated to the point where it cannot be repaired. We are now investigating whether to have it rebuilt, change the medium but keep the same them, or –generally—what to do with it. Stay tuned…….
Dat’s All, Folks!
Comments or Corrections to
Dave Harralson
Editor & General Gossip
dharralson7@gmail.com
941-870-5516
Luncheon Information
Our luncheons are at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The cost is $26 per person with a choice of 2 entrees and a vegetarian menu. Drink tickets will be available for cash purchase. There will be a table for display in addition to the registration table.
Oct 19, 2016 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
Nov 9, 2016 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
Jan 12, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
Feb 8, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
Mar 15, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
Apr 12, 2017 Luncheon 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club
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Social Networking Report May 2016
Google has provided us a domain email for free since we are a non profit. We will create an email address for Board Members on request. The address will be your title or name, followed by @sarasotasistercities.com. The system is similar to gmail. It also provides a way to share documents and photographs. It is a little confusing at first.
Using the domain email is of course voluntary. If you do use the email it might make it simpler to use it with a separate web browser - perhaps use the Microsoft browser for your regular email and use Chrome or Firefox for your Sister City email. That way you won't have to log in and out of the two email systems. Or you can choose to forward the Sister City email to your regular account.
A few of the new emails have started in the Estonian!! language. We don't know why. Great for internationalism but not so good for comprehension. If this happens give me a call at 309 634 5557 and I will help you get it back to English. This link explains how to change the language support.google.com/mail/answer/17091?hl=en I will be in the Sister Cities office one hour before our Board meeting if you have questions about using the new domain email system, or any of our communications systems.
We email our members several times each month with notices of events. We publish our schedules, info and photos on our Newsletter Blog click: sarasotasistercities.com
You can post information and photos and interact with others on the addresses below. All of our members and friends are encouraged to join us. These systems work best if we have a number of our members posting.
We continue our efforts with our Facebook page. If you use Facebook please check out our page, and contribute thoughts, ideas, and events. facebook.com/SarasotaSisterCities
If you use Twitter please join us. It is easy to create an account and post directly yourself. And prove to everyone that you are up to date.twitter.com/SarasotaSisterC
We also continue our efforts on LinkedIn and Pinterest.
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sarasotasistercities
Pinterest pinterest.com/sarasotasister
And of course our Web Site. We use a consultant to update the site, and we change it infrequently. It does pick up info from the blog automatically and has links to our social media. sarasotasistercities.org
Pinterest pinterest.com/sarasotasister
And of course our Web Site. We use a consultant to update the site, and we change it infrequently. It does pick up info from the blog automatically and has links to our social media. sarasotasistercities.org
We use the Email: sarasotasistercities@gmail.com
In addition I will also use craighullinger@sarasotasistercities.com
We have many photos on line. You can see them on our Pinterest page or see them from the left column of the blog. Or Click Here.
If any of you would like to help improve our social marketing systems give me a call or send me an email or just jump in and start posting to our Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or Twitter addresses. And if you know anyone who can help with this effort please put me in contact with me.
I continue to post news releases with little success. It is easy to write a news release on the Tampa Bay News Wire and theoretically the papers will pick this up. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
News Release tampabaynewswire.com
If you have articles or photos to share, please send them to us and we will post them to the blog and social media.
craighullinger@sarasotasistercities.com
We have many photos on line. You can see them on our Pinterest page or see them from the left column of the blog. Or Click Here.
If any of you would like to help improve our social marketing systems give me a call or send me an email or just jump in and start posting to our Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or Twitter addresses. And if you know anyone who can help with this effort please put me in contact with me.
I continue to post news releases with little success. It is easy to write a news release on the Tampa Bay News Wire and theoretically the papers will pick this up. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
News Release tampabaynewswire.com
If you have articles or photos to share, please send them to us and we will post them to the blog and social media.
craighullinger@sarasotasistercities.com
The Most Popular Social Media Platforms
According to research by Small Biz Trends, these are the top 10 social media websites:
- Facebook. Biggest and has the most users.
- Twitter. Popular because it offers bite-sized content.
- LinkedIn. Most popular site for professional networking.
- Google +. Has 300 million active monthly users. It’s popular with those interested in relationship marketing.
- YouTube. Projected to gross about $5.6 billion by 2016. Each month, viewers watch 6 billion hours of videos. Each day, mobile users watch 1 billion videos.
- Pinterest. Has 70 million users. Its viewers fall in line with the Pareto principle—80% are women, 20% men.
INFO @ SARASOTA SISTER CITIES May 1, 2016 (7)
INFO @ SARASOTA SISTER CITIES
May 1, 2016 (7)
All the news that’s fit to print……at the end of the Sarasota’s season………
OUR NEW PRESIDENT, MARIANNA JANZ-WECKE
At our April Annual Meeting, President Marianna Janz-Wecke was installed. She comes to Sarasota from the Hannover, Germany, area. After working for various large businesses there, she came to the US, where she has worked in real estate. She is employed by Harry E. Robbins associates, where she holds a specialization in international real estate. We look forward to your leadership, Marianna!
WHAT IS THE “CORRECT” NAME FOR SISTER CITIES???
Over the years, members have called our organization by various names. But here are the two—and only two—correct names:
--Sister City Association of Sarasota, Inc. (SCAS) is our official name for tax purposes, official documents, legal documents, and so on. But the name is a mouthful and can be cumbersome in publications and graphics where brevity is a virtue. This led us to a dba….
--Sarasota Sister Cities is our dba—our “doing business as” name. It’s three words instead of five. Easy, quick, concise. Graphically better to work with.
Two names and one acronym. All the new name badges and other material will gradually be changed to reflect the correct usage. That’s it!
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATER/SCAS WRITE-A-PLAY WINNERS
The 2016 international winners of the Write-A-Play contest are………
Naom Drori from Tel Mond, Israel, “Living Together”
Tatyanna Chevotar from Vladimir, Russia, “Part of My Soul”
Gregor Morgan & Hamish Wood from Dunfermline, Scotland, “Lost in London”
The students are working on getting passports and visas and making travel plans, and all hope to be here for the May 18-23 Playwright’s Festival. Over the years, over 50,000 plays have been submitted in this contest. Gloria Grenier is planning this year’s FST/SCAS Play Festival week.
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN for the NEW SCAS BROCHURES
The writing, editing, and graphic work have been created—or borrowed from previous brochures—and the new brochure is now being printed. It is a bright, four-color trifold brochure. It will be placed it in conspicuous locations all over town to publicize the good work we do and to point out opportunities for membership . Editors: Dave Harralson, Chair, Gloria Grenier, Craig Hullinger, and Ray Young. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
THE SARASOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL April 21, 2016
Coordinated by Ray Young, Vice President for Education, Sister Cities was a participant in this school’s international festival. We had three tables at the festival: a general information table about Sarasota Sister Cities. A Sister Cities United Youth table coordinated by Morgan Bortz, our CYD Board member, which explained our high-school students’ efforts to connect teens from our sister cities to those here in Sarasota. As our Vice President of Sports, Irene Morningstar displayed information on the Modern Pentathelon and how people could volunteer to serve for it.
THE CITY DIRECTOR FOR OUR NEW FRIENDSHIP CITY, RAPPERSWIL-JONA, SWITZERLAND (RJ)
At the April Board Meeting, Nelly Camardo was installed as the City Director for Rapperswil-Jona on the north shore of Lake Zurich. Charlotte Hull is the Assistant City Director. As we get to know our Swiss city this year, we look forward to the efforts of Nelly and Charlotte. Welcome!
And…..RJ volleyballers are planning to come here for a week’s stay in June and play beach volleyvall with local teams. We’ll report more and we know more.
By the way, the “w” in Rapperswil is pronounced as a “v.” The “j” in Jona is pronounced as a “y.”
Thanks for reading!
Direct Questions and Comments
to
Dave Harralson, editor & regurgitator of facile facts
941-870-5516
You are cordially invited to be spectators of the Olympic Pentathlon Competition at Benderson Park
Dear GCAA. SCAS, AWCLWR members, families and friends.
You are cordially invited to be spectators of the Olympic Pentathlon Competition at Benderson Park on May 6th, 7th and 8th. (This coming weekend). This is a new sign up format.
Volunteering is very welcomed but not mandatory. You will receive a very fine cottn T shirt, Free lunch and unlimited iced cold beverages and best vantage points to view the world Olympians from more than 30 countries face to face. Other than the approx 3 hours a day of volunteering, you will have close encounters with these magnificent sports and participating in meeting and cheering for the BEST of the WORLD athletes!
You are cordially invited to be spectators of the Olympic Pentathlon Competition at Benderson Park on May 6th, 7th and 8th. (This coming weekend). This is a new sign up format.
Volunteering is very welcomed but not mandatory. You will receive a very fine cottn T shirt, Free lunch and unlimited iced cold beverages and best vantage points to view the world Olympians from more than 30 countries face to face. Other than the approx 3 hours a day of volunteering, you will have close encounters with these magnificent sports and participating in meeting and cheering for the BEST of the WORLD athletes!
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