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SARASOTA SISTER CITIES Sixty Years of Citizen Diplomacy

 

 


SARASOTA SISTER CITIES 

Sixty Years of Citizen Diplomacy

You can purchase the paperback bok for $10 from Amazon.comSearch for Sarasota Sister Cities. All profits go to Sarasota Sister Cities.

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) is celebrating sixty years since the founding in 1963. We have served on the board of directors of SCAS for many years and felt it was time to record the great achievements realized by the organization during the past sixty years. In this treatise we recognize significant exchanges, events and activities that have been carried out over the years and also recognize the many volunteers that have dedicated their valuable time in service to SCAS.


The book will also serve those interested in how a mid-size city manages sister city relationships around the world. Our organizational structure is described as well as the functions of all the board members, including the vice presidents and the directors for each of the sister cities. SCAS also serves the general Sarasota community with the public invited to all our luncheons, wide ranging presentations and celebratory events. The premier “One World Award”, conceived by board member, Bill Wallace, annually honors one remarkable individual and one outstanding organization in our community that has enhanced “Understanding and Respect” among citizens of the world through their extraordinary work or volunteer service.


The information provided in the book provides a template for cities contemplating the development of their own sister city program and contains useful ideas for possible new programs, events and exchanges in other sister city organizations.



Craig Hullinger Ray Young


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You can read a free earlier and much smaller draft of the book by clicking the title below.

SARASOTA SISTER CITIES

Sixty Years of Citizen Diplomacy


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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Xiamen, China

In 2007 Xiamen, Fujian Province, China became twinned with Sarasota. An enthusiastic Sarasota delegation led by Mayor Lou Ann Palmer participated in signing ceremonies in Xiamen during June 5-11, 2007.
2009 Sarasota Sister Cities International Art Exchange Between MCC (Now State College of Florida) and Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
2009 Sarasota Sister Cities International Art Exchange Between MCC (Now State College of Florida) and Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
"We Are All Good Friends" by Shen H., 1st Grade, Siming District, Xiamen, China, 2009 Embracing Our Differences Exhibit, viaembracingourdiffe...
Xiamen, Fujian Province, China
Art on the bay near Sarasota's Sister City of Xiamen, China
Xiamen, China delegation luncheon at Marina Jack's on Sarasota Bay during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the Sister City Walk on the Sarasota Bayfront where a tree has been planted to signify the formal twinning of Sarasota and Xiamen during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Xiamen, China delegation at the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art during events in Sarasota in October 2007 to finalize the establishment of a Sister City relationship between Sarasota and Xiamen
Mayor Lou Ann Palmer accepts a gift at formal twinning ceremonies between Xiamen, China and Sarasota in June 2007
Mayor Lou Ann Palmer in Xiamen, China presenting a Photon gift to the leadership of our China Sister City in June 2007
Location of Xiamen, China
Xiamen Botanical Gardens
Xiamen Beaches
Xiamen University
Xiamen with University Tower in Background
Xiamen's shopping main street
Xiamen's shopping main street
Sister City Xiamen as seen from a ferry
Sarasota's Sister City of Xiamen, China