Sister Cities

Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting July 9, 2018 Attendees: Cameron Archer Wendy Boring Katie Eaton David Matranga Dallin Peck David Archer Melinda Cebull Kylie Eaton Delsina Matranga Michelle Retallic Elliot Boring Nicholas Cebull Mario Estrada Kendra Peck Jacobi Retallic Maggie Boring David Eaton Victoria Estrada Nathan Peck Business Section of the Meeting Minutes: The June 9th meeting minutes were provided to the group by email. Kendra motioned to approve the meeting minutes and Delsina seconded her motion. Japan Exchange:  Whitney has provided airline tickets by email to all of the students and chaperones. She will check everyone in as a group.  The group will sit together. Students are expected to stay in their assigned seats on the short flight to Salt Lake City. They may be able to switch seats on the longer flights unless it becomes a problem.  Kendra offered to exchange dollars for yen for anyone who needs it. People mentioned Wells Fargo took a bit longer. Zion had a quick turnaround, but they do charge $10 if you are not a member. Contact Kendra if you need money exchanged.  Kendra/Whitney are compiling a list of cell phone numbers for students & chaperones going to Japan. Please provide this information to Kendra if you were not at the meeting.  Whitney will bring badge/passport holders to the next meeting or airport.  Students going to Japan should bring business cards and a small gift (bag or candy/fancy pencil/cute note pads) for the Japanese students. Kendra checked and there are 26 student members and 7 adults.  We talked about gifts for the Sister City house and mayor. Delsina found an Idaho cutting board at Bed Bath and Beyond. Dave Eaton will look for gifts this week.  Kendra went over the itinerary for the trip. o Dress nice for the mayor’s visit. May want to bring a change of clothes since calligraphy is the same day. Do not need to wear a tie. Button down shirts or polo shirts are fine for boys. o Make sure you are on time for all events. You do not want to have the Japanese and other group members waiting for you. (check to be sure your cell phone has switched to Japanese time zone if you are using a cell phone alarm.) o Bring your student ID for the amusement park. (Can keep in the badge holder.) o May want to make sure Whitney has a copy of your medical insurance card. Student Meeting: Kendra went over some Japanese phrase and had the students practice them. A motion to adjourn was made by Mario and seconded by Victoria.  Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Board Meeting July 9, 2018 Attendees: Wendy Boring Melinda Cebull Katie Eaton David Eaton Kendra Peck The board met to discuss allocating funds for airline tickets. The board decided to leave $3500 the city gives us for hosting and any fund earned by student who will not be going to Japan this year but will be eligible for the next trip. The rest of the funds will be split between students based on the point allocations. The decision was unanimous.