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TMP-24664
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | HARROGATE WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
D. Morrison, Chair provided an overview concerning the World Cycling Championship in Harrogate, United Kingdom in September, 2019. He advised that Deputy Mayor, B. Ward has been invited to attend this event.
The Committee approved the expenditure of funds from the International Relations Committee cost centre #1026 660200 not to exceed $2,000.00 to cover costs associated with Deputy Mayor, B. Ward travels to Harrogate, United Kingdom to represent the City of Barrie at the World Cycling Championship beginning on September 21, 2019. | Received | |
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TMP-24665
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (YAP) LEGACY FUND INITIATIVE
D. Morrison. Chair provided an update regarding the Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) Legacy Fund Initiative. D. Morrison advised that he felt it has become more difficult to fundraise for the youth ambassador program and that by creating a “Youth Ambassadors/Global Legacy Fund” through the Barrie Community Foundation it would provide for opportunities for other interested parties to donate to the youth ambassador program.
D. Morrison provided the Committee with the background of Barrie Community Foundation and Community Foundations in Canada.
Deputy Mayor, B. Ward noted he would ask for an Item for Discussion at the September 9, 2019 General Committee meeting concerning the signing of the agreement.
The Committee asked a number of questions related to the Youth Ambassadors Legacy Fund. | Received | |
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TMP-24721
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | ESTABLISHMENT OF A LEGACY FUND FOR THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR’S PROGRAM WITH THE BARRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
That the following matter be received.
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation to establish a Legacy Fund for the Youth Ambassadors Program in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services. | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-24666
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | REPLENISHMENT OF GIFTS FOR EXCHANGE PURPOSES
The Committee met and discussed replenishing the inventory of gifts used for potential exchange purposes.
The Committee approved the expenditure of funds from the International Relations Committee cost centre #1026 500900 in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the purchase of gifts to be used for potential future exchanges. | Received | |
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TMP-24652
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | COMMITTEE BUDGET DISCUSSION
D. Morrison provided an update regarding the Committee Budget. D. Morrison noted that costs associated with transportation and programming related to International delegations have increased over the years. D. Morrison discussed the potential for the Committee to have a reserve account to be used for International delegations and that this matter would be discussed at a future meeting. | Received | |
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TMP-24653
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | JAPAN TWINNING UPDATE
M. Sachkiw provided an update regarding Japan Twinning. M. Sachkiw advised that there are plans to invite an adult delegation from Murayama, Japan to visit Barrie in 2021 and then a recipricol visit to Murayama, Japan in 2022. | Received | |
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TMP-24654
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | YOUTH AMBASSADORS UPDATE
The Committee met and discussed the status of the Youth Ambassadors visits as follows:
Murayama, Japan
D. Morrison, Chair commented that a youth delegation from Japan visited Barrie between July 28, 2019 and August 11, 2019. Deputy Mayor, B. Ward showcased the gift “The Gourd” received from the Murayama, Japan youth delegation. Deputy Mayor, B. Ward advised that he will be making a gift presentation to City Council on September 16, 2019. D. Morrison, thanked Georgian College and especially Kenta Shirakura who assisted in providing interpretors to assist with the Japanese youth delegation.
D. Morrison, welcomed to the Committee Shannon Scully-Pratt as a youth ambassador representative and Kenta Shirakura as a Georgian College representative.
Zweibrucken, Germany
D. Morrison, Chair provided an update regarding the Global Perspectives Program. J. Babcock commented that youth delegation from Zweibrüucken, Germany will be visiting the City of Barrie between September 12, 2019 and October 10, 2019.
The Committee approved the expenditures of funds from the | Received | |
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TMP-24655
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | GERMAN TWINNING AND GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB UPDATE
R. Warman provided an update regarding German Twinning. B. Warman advised that plans to host an adult delegation from Zweibrücken, Germany in October, 2019 have unfortunately been cancelled. R. Warman commented that 2022 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the twinning relationship between the City of Barrie and Zweibrücken, Germany and that plans will be put together to celebrate the occasion.
R. Warman highlighted that the Lord Mayor Dr. Marold Wosnitza accompanied by his spouse Heike Heb from Zweibrücken, Germany visited Barrie between July 10, 2019 to July 12, 2019 and had a wonderful time during their stay.
V. Kompp commented that there was nothing new to report regarding the German Canadian Club. | | |
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TMP-24656
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | THE BOROUGH OF HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE UNITED KINGDOM UPDATE
B. Sergeant provided an update regarding the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire United kingdom. B. Sergeant commented that thirty six members of the St. John Fisher Youth Band visited Barrie on July 12, 2019. B. Sergeant highlighted that during the Youth Band’s visit they played a concert at Meridian Place. B. Sergeant thanked Bunty Brookes and Jean Maurice Pigeon for coordinating the activities for the youth bands visit. | Received | |
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TMP-24662
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ARRAS, FRANCE UPDATE
D. Morrison, Chair provided an update regarding Arras, France. L. Palson, Georgian College commented that staff at Georgian College recently met with the University of Artois in Arras, France to discuss the potential for a partnership with the college. | Received | |
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TMP-24663
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | SIR ROBERT BARRIE PROJECT UPDATE
B. Sergeant provided an update regarding the Sir Robert Barrie Project. B. Sergeant advised that the one-sixth scale model ship has now been relocated from the Downtown Barrie Public Library to City Hall. B. Sergeant commented that the painting of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Barrie (K-138) Flower Class Corvette in action during the Second World War has been drafted by the artist Peter Rindlisbacher.
Mr. Sergeant thanked Rob Warman and Joe Rockburne for coordinating the relocation of the model ship to City Hall. | | |
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