Newport Beach Sister City Association
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“Community Diplomacy and the World”
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 27 – August 1, 2010
Seeking Teens to Attend Youth Conference
Would you enjoy meeting teens from around the world? Newport Beach Sister City Association is looking for teens (15-19 years old) to take part in the Sister City International Youth Conference “Community Diplomacy and the World” in Albuquerque, New Mexico July 27-August 1, 2010.
How do I apply?
1. Look over the website link below to see if this is something you are interested in.
http://www.sister-cities.org/conference/albuquerque2010/ylc.cfm
2. Write a short Essay on “Community Diplomacy and the World.” (A page or less in length).
All candidates will be interviewed, then notified if selected. Please submit your
essay to ourjanuary@att.net by March 24, 2010.
3. Be willing to volunteer time to Newport Beach Sister City Association and speak about your
experience. Community service hours are available.
4. Family must become a member of Newport Beach Sister City Association for 1 year.
The cost of family membership is $50.00. (This is for those individuals who do not
currently belong to NBSCA at the time of selection).
5. Newport Beach Sister City will provide registration fee for individuals selected. Family must
provide airfare. All will travel together to conference.
Questions: Cherri Penne-Myers, President, NBSCA
Telephone: 949-278-7055
Email: ourjanuary@att.net
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Don’t forget that NBSCA now has a Facebook Fan Page updated weekly.
Check it out under Newport Beach Sister City Association
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Masao Kato, Named as Honorary NBSCA Member
In January 2008, Masao Kato has been invited to Mayor Shibata’s office in Okazaki to receive his new NBSCA Board credentials.
Mayor Shibata with Masao Kato and Kakuko Kato
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Monthly Meetings
A reminder that all NBSCA Members are welcome to attend the meetings as listed below. Check the Annual Calendar for schedule changes. For more Information Contact President Cherri Myers, ourjanuary@att.net.
NBSCA Board Meetings - Third Thursday Each Month, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., at the Newport Beach Library on Avocado Avenue.
Okazaki Committee Meetings - First Tuesday Each Month, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., at the Newport Beach Library on Avocado Avenue.
Antibes Committee Meetings - First Monday Each Month, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at Pascal's Restaurant, 1000 Bristol Street N., #11, Newport Beach (Tel: 949.263.9400 for directions).