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The Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe

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April 13-May 13, 2012

In our Sister City of Trier

People throughout the world traveled to Trier to see the Holy Robe, which is said to have been worn by Jesus on the way to His crucifixion. Christ’s Seamless Tunic is Trier Cathedral’s best-known treasure. Normally kept covered and protected from light, it is only rarely on open display – that is, during the Holy Robe Pilgrimages. In the last hundred years, this has taken place three times: in 1933, 1959 and 1996. Learn more about the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe Local artist and Fort Worth Sister Cities member Nancy Lamb was invited by the Bishop’s Museum of Trier in cooperation with the Fort Worth Gesellschaft of Trier to attend this event, viewing the exhibition from her own perspective and cultural background. She and other artists from around the globe reflected on their experiences through their craft and will exhibit as part of a review-exhibition, themed “Bring Together what is Divided,” at the Bishop’s Museum in 2013. Nancy Lamb (American, born 1956) is a sculptor and painter of great versatility who blends aspects of perspective, wit and sophistication to create diverse forms of art which never fail to delight and challenge.  The unusual angles and spontaneous, unposed quality of her photos are used to create popular slice-of-life oil paintings, “Social Spaces.” While best known for this series, she has engaged a variety of media since the 1970s, including two 200-foot terrazzo floors at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and murals for 8.0 Restaurant and the Women’s Center in Fort Worth. Lamb is represented by Artspace 111 and has received an Artist Award in 2010 at Preservation is the Art of the City. Pictured below are Nancy Lamb during her expedition to the 4th Century Tombs in Trier:                                             Learn more about Nancy’s work here Get connected with more Sister City Events and Happenings

2012-05-13 11:29

The Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe

April 13-May 13, 2012

In our Sister City of Trier

People throughout the world traveled to Trier to see the Holy Robe, which is said to have been worn by Jesus on the way to His crucifixion. Christ’s Seamless Tunic is Trier Cathedral’s best-known treasure. Normally kept covered and protected from light, it is only rarely on open display – that is, during the Holy Robe Pilgrimages. In the last hundred years, this has taken place three times: in 1933, 1959 and 1996. Learn more about the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe Local artist and Fort Worth Sister Cities member Nancy Lamb was invited by the Bishop’s Museum of Trier in cooperation with the Fort Worth Gesellschaft of Trier to attend this event, viewing the exhibition from her own perspective and cultural background. She and other artists from around the globe reflected on their experiences through their craft and will exhibit as part of a review-exhibition, themed “Bring Together what is Divided,” at the Bishop’s Museum in 2013. Nancy Lamb (American, born 1956) is a sculptor and painter of great versatility who blends aspects of perspective, wit and sophistication to create diverse forms of art which never fail to delight and challenge.  The unusual angles and spontaneous, unposed quality of her photos are used to create popular slice-of-life oil paintings, “Social Spaces.” While best known for this series, she has engaged a variety of media since the 1970s, including two 200-foot terrazzo floors at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and murals for 8.0 Restaurant and the Women’s Center in Fort Worth. Lamb is represented by Artspace 111 and has received an Artist Award in 2010 at Preservation is the Art of the City. Pictured below are Nancy Lamb during her expedition to the 4th Century Tombs in Trier:                                             Learn more about Nancy’s work here Get connected with more Sister City Events and Happenings

Fort Worth Sister Cities Wins Best Overall Program in U.S. for 8th Time

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Sister Cities International Recognizes  2011 Annual Award Winners 

Fort Worth Sister Cities is proud to once again be recognized as having the Best Overall Program in the U.S. awarded by Sister Cities International’s 2011 Annual Awards Program!  The Awards, given in several categories, recognize sister city programs that demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in advancing the goals and mission of the sister cities movement.  Read the press release here. Fort Worth, along with other winners in different categories, were honored at the Lou Wozar Awards Ceremony on July 14th at the 56th Annual Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the eighth time, more than any other U.S. city, Fort Worth Sister Cities has received the award. Thanks to our members and all who have continued to show your support and commitment. This award was received because of the combined efforts of many people. Thank you! Read the Best Overall Program Executive Summary.

2012-05-08 10:06

Fort Worth Sister Cities Wins Best Overall Program in U.S. for 8th Time

Sister Cities International Recognizes  2011 Annual Award Winners 

Fort Worth Sister Cities is proud to once again be recognized as having the Best Overall Program in the U.S. awarded by Sister Cities International’s 2011 Annual Awards Program!  The Awards, given in several categories, recognize sister city programs that demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in advancing the goals and mission of the sister cities movement.  Read the press release here. Fort Worth, along with other winners in different categories, were honored at the Lou Wozar Awards Ceremony on July 14th at the 56th Annual Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the eighth time, more than any other U.S. city, Fort Worth Sister Cities has received the award. Thanks to our members and all who have continued to show your support and commitment. This award was received because of the combined efforts of many people. Thank you! Read the Best Overall Program Executive Summary.

Welcome back to China delegation

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25 , 2012 FORT WORTH, Texas- 71 Fort Worth delegates have returned from Guiyang, China on an inaugural exchange to Fort Worth’s eighth sister city. The delegation was led April 13-22 by State Senator Jane Nelson and City Councilman Dennis Shingleton. Along with the delegation, 28 members of the Texas Wesleyan University choir attended at the invitation from Mayor Li Zaiyong of Guiyang. Mayor Li extended the invitation on Oct. 17, 2011, after the Wesleyan Chamber Singers sang at the official signing of Guiyang as Fort Worth’s sister city. The TWU choir performed in the Guiyang Grand Theater with the Guiyang Symphony. Hundreds were in attendance and strong friendships were created during this exchange between two universities.  The choir was accompanied by John Fisher, chair of the music department, and Jerome Bierschenk, director of choral activities. While in Guiyang, the delegates experienced Fort Worth’s newest sister city by exploring sites of historic interest in and around Guiyang, a city of more than 4.3 million. Sights visited included the Ming Dynasty temple and rang a ceremonial bell in the city square. The group also traveled to Beijing where they explored Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The delegation participated in talks on how to develop future business opportunities between the two cities, as well as educational and cultural exchanges.  As a special recognition, Guiyang Mayor Li made the following people honorary citizens of Guiyang:   Senator Jane Nelson and Mike Nelson Dennis Shingleton Brad Mahon Mike Hyatt John &Nancy Burgoyne Mae Ferguson David Dubois Irene Chase   For more information, visit Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Guiyang travel blog at https://fwsistercitiesguiyang.wordpress.com/ or contact Mae Ferguson, President and CEO, at (817) 732- 7104 or mae@fwsistercities.org.

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2012-04-25 11:43

Welcome back to China delegation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25 , 2012 FORT WORTH, Texas- 71 Fort Worth delegates have returned from Guiyang, China on an inaugural exchange to Fort Worth’s eighth sister city. The delegation was led April 13-22 by State Senator Jane Nelson and City Councilman Dennis Shingleton. Along with the delegation, 28 members of the Texas Wesleyan University choir attended at the invitation from Mayor Li Zaiyong of Guiyang. Mayor Li extended the invitation on Oct. 17, 2011, after the Wesleyan Chamber Singers sang at the official signing of Guiyang as Fort Worth’s sister city. The TWU choir performed in the Guiyang Grand Theater with the Guiyang Symphony. Hundreds were in attendance and strong friendships were created during this exchange between two universities.  The choir was accompanied by John Fisher, chair of the music department, and Jerome Bierschenk, director of choral activities. While in Guiyang, the delegates experienced Fort Worth’s newest sister city by exploring sites of historic interest in and around Guiyang, a city of more than 4.3 million. Sights visited included the Ming Dynasty temple and rang a ceremonial bell in the city square. The group also traveled to Beijing where they explored Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The delegation participated in talks on how to develop future business opportunities between the two cities, as well as educational and cultural exchanges.  As a special recognition, Guiyang Mayor Li made the following people honorary citizens of Guiyang:   Senator Jane Nelson and Mike Nelson Dennis Shingleton Brad Mahon Mike Hyatt John &Nancy Burgoyne Mae Ferguson David Dubois Irene Chase   For more information, visit Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Guiyang travel blog at https://fwsistercitiesguiyang.wordpress.com/ or contact Mae Ferguson, President and CEO, at (817) 732- 7104 or mae@fwsistercities.org.

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Special “thank you” to hosts of Toluca engineering and Trier student delegations

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Muchimas Gracias to the fabulous families who hosted 12 students and 2 delegation leaders from Tec de Monterrey University in Toluca, Mexico.  Your hospitality made them feel so at home and welcome in Fort Worth during their exchange March 31-April 7th. We could not have done it without you.
Danke to the host families for the 15 students and one teacher from Trier, Germany April 9-24. What a treat to have such awesome students visiting Fort Worth.  Thank you especially to Cody Cox and Arlington Heights High School for an incredible job hosting these students as this year’s Ambassador school. Thanks also to Trinity Valley and All Saints Episcopal schools for hosting the German students for a day at their schools. It was truly a special experience for all. Home hosting is an amazing way to meet and get to know a student from another country.  Contact Beth Weibel, Senior Program Director, for more information.

2012-04-25 11:04

Special “thank you” to hosts of Toluca engineering and Trier student delegations

Muchimas Gracias to the fabulous families who hosted 12 students and 2 delegation leaders from Tec de Monterrey University in Toluca, Mexico.  Your hospitality made them feel so at home and welcome in Fort Worth during their exchange March 31-April 7th. We could not have done it without you.
Danke to the host families for the 15 students and one teacher from Trier, Germany April 9-24. What a treat to have such awesome students visiting Fort Worth.  Thank you especially to Cody Cox and Arlington Heights High School for an incredible job hosting these students as this year’s Ambassador school. Thanks also to Trinity Valley and All Saints Episcopal schools for hosting the German students for a day at their schools. It was truly a special experience for all. Home hosting is an amazing way to meet and get to know a student from another country.  Contact Beth Weibel, Senior Program Director, for more information.

Sister Cities International Board of Directors approves Mae Ferguson as Texas State Coordinator

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WASHINGTON, DC – Sister Cities International Board of Directors approved Ms. Mae Ferguson of Fort Worth as the State Coordinator for Texas.  In her new role, Ms. Ferguson will spearhead Texas’ international exchanges and programs. Her vast leadership experience will help facilitate positive economic impact for the state through its sister city relationships. Ms. Ferguson is president and CEO of Fort Worth Sister Cities International where she manages a budget of $1.6 million. She oversees all program activities with Fort Worth’s 8 international partners. Ms. Ferguson serves on Sister Cities International’s human resources, development, advocacy, and governance committees. State Coordinators are dedicated and experienced sister cities volunteers.  They serve as a resource at the local level to provide professional assistance and help, with support provided by Sister Cities International, to member communities in their state; and assist communities wishing to maintain or establish a sister city. Read More About Mae About Sister Cities International Sister Cities International facilitates nearly 2,000 partnerships in 136 countries on six continents between 600 communities in the United States with similar municipalities abroad. Sister Cities International represents citizen diplomats who work tirelessly to promote the organizations’ mission of creating world peace and cultural understanding through economic and sustainable development programs, youth and education projects, arts and culture, and humanitarian assistance. Facebook: Sister Cities International; Twitter: @SisterCityIntl; Website: www.sister-cities.org  

Congratulations, Mae!

2012-03-29 08:53

Sister Cities International Board of Directors approves Mae Ferguson as Texas State Coordinator

WASHINGTON, DC – Sister Cities International Board of Directors approved Ms. Mae Ferguson of Fort Worth as the State Coordinator for Texas.  In her new role, Ms. Ferguson will spearhead Texas’ international exchanges and programs. Her vast leadership experience will help facilitate positive economic impact for the state through its sister city relationships. Ms. Ferguson is president and CEO of Fort Worth Sister Cities International where she manages a budget of $1.6 million. She oversees all program activities with Fort Worth’s 8 international partners. Ms. Ferguson serves on Sister Cities International’s human resources, development, advocacy, and governance committees. State Coordinators are dedicated and experienced sister cities volunteers.  They serve as a resource at the local level to provide professional assistance and help, with support provided by Sister Cities International, to member communities in their state; and assist communities wishing to maintain or establish a sister city. Read More About Mae About Sister Cities International Sister Cities International facilitates nearly 2,000 partnerships in 136 countries on six continents between 600 communities in the United States with similar municipalities abroad. Sister Cities International represents citizen diplomats who work tirelessly to promote the organizations’ mission of creating world peace and cultural understanding through economic and sustainable development programs, youth and education projects, arts and culture, and humanitarian assistance. Facebook: Sister Cities International; Twitter: @SisterCityIntl; Website: www.sister-cities.org  

Congratulations, Mae!

Kids Who Care back from performing in Trier, Germany

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FORT WORTH- Kids Who Care back from exchange to Trier, Germany The 22 students and 17 adult chaperones who traveled to Trier, Germany last month are back after a successful trip. These students are part of a musical theater performance group. The group also visited Albania during their travels. High School students from Trier, Germany visited Fort Worth in 2011 and participated in the Kids Who Care summer camp. The Fort Worth and Trier high school students worded together to perform an original musical in Trier at the Humboldt High School Assembly Hall. The group will be performing  an encore performance of some of the musical numbers from “Choices” at the Trier, Germany High School student farewell potluck dinner on April 19th. Find details here. For more information, contact Beth Weibel, 817/ 632-7105 or beth@fwsistercities.org. Find out more about Kids Who Care by visiting their website: https://www.kidswhocare.org/

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2012-03-28 10:26

Kids Who Care back from performing in Trier, Germany

FORT WORTH- Kids Who Care back from exchange to Trier, Germany The 22 students and 17 adult chaperones who traveled to Trier, Germany last month are back after a successful trip. These students are part of a musical theater performance group. The group also visited Albania during their travels. High School students from Trier, Germany visited Fort Worth in 2011 and participated in the Kids Who Care summer camp. The Fort Worth and Trier high school students worded together to perform an original musical in Trier at the Humboldt High School Assembly Hall. The group will be performing  an encore performance of some of the musical numbers from “Choices” at the Trier, Germany High School student farewell potluck dinner on April 19th. Find details here. For more information, contact Beth Weibel, 817/ 632-7105 or beth@fwsistercities.org. Find out more about Kids Who Care by visiting their website: https://www.kidswhocare.org/

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BNSF, UNT Health Science Center and more hosting engineering students from Toluca, Mexico

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Fort Worth Sister Cities International is thrilled to be hosting a delegation of engineering students from TEC de Monterrey University in our sister city of Toluca, Mexico. Five engineering students and one adult chaperone and, for the first time,  seven bio-engineering students and accompanying professor arrived on Saturday, March 31. The students will have separate but concurrent programs and they will be here through April 7th. While in Fort Worth, the group will visit several businesses and universities to learn about the variety of potential careers  in their chosen field, and to learn about the sciences behind those fields. The group will be hosted by: BNSF Railway, Oncor Electric Delivery, XTO Energy, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth Police Dept. Crime Lab, UNT Health Science Center School of Forensic Sciences and Human Movement lab, University of Texas at Arlington, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences, and DFW International Airport. For more information, contact Beth at beth@fwsistercities.org

2012-03-28 09:49

BNSF, UNT Health Science Center and more hosting engineering students from Toluca, Mexico

Fort Worth Sister Cities International is thrilled to be hosting a delegation of engineering students from TEC de Monterrey University in our sister city of Toluca, Mexico. Five engineering students and one adult chaperone and, for the first time,  seven bio-engineering students and accompanying professor arrived on Saturday, March 31. The students will have separate but concurrent programs and they will be here through April 7th. While in Fort Worth, the group will visit several businesses and universities to learn about the variety of potential careers  in their chosen field, and to learn about the sciences behind those fields. The group will be hosted by: BNSF Railway, Oncor Electric Delivery, XTO Energy, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth Police Dept. Crime Lab, UNT Health Science Center School of Forensic Sciences and Human Movement lab, University of Texas at Arlington, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences, and DFW International Airport. For more information, contact Beth at beth@fwsistercities.org

Health & Social Center opened by group in Swaziland

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Rotary Reading Corner also dedicated

Fort Worth Sister City’s team of ten, headed by board chair Brad Mahon, traveled to Fort Worth’s sister city of Mbabane, Swaziland in February to dedicate a community health and social center the group helped design and build. “To actually be there for the dedication and to see the finished product was very rewarding,” said Brad Mahon. “There are many people we need to thank for helping make this possible including Freese & Nichols who helped with the initial design, and individuals too numerous to mention,” continued Mahon. The goal of the health center is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Nkwalini Zone of Mbabane. The clinic will improve accessibility of health and social services to a community of over 1,500 people providing access to immunization and HIV/AIDS counseling, as well as food and nutrition for orphaned and vulnerable children. The Rotary Reading Corner was also dedicated. The team from Fort Worth brought over 300 books to open the reading corner. Students and teachers going on an exchange in June will take even more books, along with future exchanges, to sustain the library for the children. While there, members of the group researched future Rotary wheelchair projects with local Rotary clubs. Fort Worth Sister Cities was awarded a three-year, $115,000 grant by Sister Cities International funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to construct the community health center in Mbabane, Swaziland as part of the Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program. Fort Worth was one of 28 cities to receive funding for the center after a competitive process of all U.S. sister cities organizations with African partners. For more information, please contact Mae Ferguson, President/CEO at 817/632-7104 or mae@fwsistercities.org.

2012-03-15 11:01

Health & Social Center opened by group in Swaziland

Rotary Reading Corner also dedicated

Fort Worth Sister City’s team of ten, headed by board chair Brad Mahon, traveled to Fort Worth’s sister city of Mbabane, Swaziland in February to dedicate a community health and social center the group helped design and build. “To actually be there for the dedication and to see the finished product was very rewarding,” said Brad Mahon. “There are many people we need to thank for helping make this possible including Freese & Nichols who helped with the initial design, and individuals too numerous to mention,” continued Mahon. The goal of the health center is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Nkwalini Zone of Mbabane. The clinic will improve accessibility of health and social services to a community of over 1,500 people providing access to immunization and HIV/AIDS counseling, as well as food and nutrition for orphaned and vulnerable children. The Rotary Reading Corner was also dedicated. The team from Fort Worth brought over 300 books to open the reading corner. Students and teachers going on an exchange in June will take even more books, along with future exchanges, to sustain the library for the children. While there, members of the group researched future Rotary wheelchair projects with local Rotary clubs. Fort Worth Sister Cities was awarded a three-year, $115,000 grant by Sister Cities International funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to construct the community health center in Mbabane, Swaziland as part of the Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program. Fort Worth was one of 28 cities to receive funding for the center after a competitive process of all U.S. sister cities organizations with African partners. For more information, please contact Mae Ferguson, President/CEO at 817/632-7104 or mae@fwsistercities.org.

36 Peace Murals in 6 months

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One of the many highlights of the Fort Worth Sister Cities evening of cultural perspectives hosted by the Toluca, Mbabane and Reggio committees, was the presentation by local artist, Jo Dufo, whose original goal was to create 36 Peace Murals in just 6 months. Dufo’s plan has now expanded to include a non-profit organization (ZOAZ) and a documentary about the project entitled “Walls of Peace”, to be created and directed by Michael Aku RoDriguez. With murals already completed in Fort Worth, (2009) Nagaoka, Japan (2010) and on all four outside walls of the care center in Mbabane, Swaziland,(2011) Dufo’s plans include our other six sister cities as well. Her vision reaches as far as a children’s mural in Nicaragua, a women and children’s health clinic in Bangladesh and projects in India and Haiti. “It is inspiring to have 150 people show up and be able to complete a 250 foot mural in a day. Especially one that brings awareness to these care centers that provide meals to kids between 3-13 years old, who have been orphaned by AIDS and whose caregivers cannot afford to feed them, “ said Dufo. The documentary, entitled “Walls of Peace”, will be featured on Kick Start.org once completed. Dufo and filmmaker RoDriguez spent two weeks this past Christmas in Chiapas, Mexico at an orphanage completing a 100 ft peace mural with artists in the community, both adults and children. Dufo shared, “Our way of spreading peace in the world is to go to these various locations, orphanages, hospitals, schools, clinics and celebrate life, celebrate the children, and create peace murals as a way for the community to connect with the organization. The experience allows people who live in the same area to develop a relationship with each other.” The nonprofit that supports this project is ZOAS, Creative Healing Arts. To see pictures of the project in motion visit their facebook page. The evening included an historic documentary on the Rose Marine Theater by Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts and Jorge Varela, Executive Director and a presentation of “Mexico and the United States: Perspectives on Police Training” by Fort Worth Police Officers Daniel Segura and Manuel Reyes. You can stay updated on the wonderful international and cultural events hosted regularly by Fort Worth Sister Cites by signing up for our newsletter, or visiting our facebook page.

2012-03-06 05:49

36 Peace Murals in 6 months

One of the many highlights of the Fort Worth Sister Cities evening of cultural perspectives hosted by the Toluca, Mbabane and Reggio committees, was the presentation by local artist, Jo Dufo, whose original goal was to create 36 Peace Murals in just 6 months. Dufo’s plan has now expanded to include a non-profit organization (ZOAZ) and a documentary about the project entitled “Walls of Peace”, to be created and directed by Michael Aku RoDriguez. With murals already completed in Fort Worth, (2009) Nagaoka, Japan (2010) and on all four outside walls of the care center in Mbabane, Swaziland,(2011) Dufo’s plans include our other six sister cities as well. Her vision reaches as far as a children’s mural in Nicaragua, a women and children’s health clinic in Bangladesh and projects in India and Haiti. “It is inspiring to have 150 people show up and be able to complete a 250 foot mural in a day. Especially one that brings awareness to these care centers that provide meals to kids between 3-13 years old, who have been orphaned by AIDS and whose caregivers cannot afford to feed them, “ said Dufo. The documentary, entitled “Walls of Peace”, will be featured on Kick Start.org once completed. Dufo and filmmaker RoDriguez spent two weeks this past Christmas in Chiapas, Mexico at an orphanage completing a 100 ft peace mural with artists in the community, both adults and children. Dufo shared, “Our way of spreading peace in the world is to go to these various locations, orphanages, hospitals, schools, clinics and celebrate life, celebrate the children, and create peace murals as a way for the community to connect with the organization. The experience allows people who live in the same area to develop a relationship with each other.” The nonprofit that supports this project is ZOAS, Creative Healing Arts. To see pictures of the project in motion visit their facebook page. The evening included an historic documentary on the Rose Marine Theater by Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts and Jorge Varela, Executive Director and a presentation of “Mexico and the United States: Perspectives on Police Training” by Fort Worth Police Officers Daniel Segura and Manuel Reyes. You can stay updated on the wonderful international and cultural events hosted regularly by Fort Worth Sister Cites by signing up for our newsletter, or visiting our facebook page.

Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2012

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FORT WORTH-  Celebrating Youth as Global Citizens, March 10-18th  Two youth groups have prepared well for their international adventure this spring where they will be recognized by city officials as Youth Ambassadors, tour cultural sites of the sister cities and be immersed in Italian culture as they visit Florence and Verona learning about the great art masterpieces of Michaelangelo; and experience the Hungarian culture where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites in Budapest like the  Hungarian Parliament, as well as a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. They will have all have the unique opportunity to live with host families of our sister cities while establishing international friendships and memories of this journey. Bon Voyage to: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation  led by Alum Nelcy Cardenas and Associate Delegation Leader and TCU Intern Sierra Ballard. Youth Ambassador high school students are 9-12th graders : Spencer Bartlett, Shelby  Bennett, Leslie Garcia, Leslie Garcia, Benjamin Gordimer, Anne Jacobs, Meredith Johnston, My Hanh Nguyen, Lizbeth Porras, Enrique Rodgriguez, Sarika Sabnis, and Summer Smith. Budapest, Hungary:  Our first youth delegation to include 8th graders along with high school students will be led by Andrea McCormick, Youth Chair for Budapest committee, and Associate Delegation Leaders Maria Carranza and Carina Clemente .  Youth Ambassadors are:  Julia Cobb,  Olivia Darrow, Isabel Gray, Elizabeth McGehee, Georgiana McCormick, Hunter Owings, Shannon Owings, Lenq Qu, Frances Senkowsky, and Ana Tafoya. Comments and questions, please contact Irene Chase by emailing irene@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7101.  

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2012-02-20 12:17

Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2012

FORT WORTH-  Celebrating Youth as Global Citizens, March 10-18th  Two youth groups have prepared well for their international adventure this spring where they will be recognized by city officials as Youth Ambassadors, tour cultural sites of the sister cities and be immersed in Italian culture as they visit Florence and Verona learning about the great art masterpieces of Michaelangelo; and experience the Hungarian culture where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites in Budapest like the  Hungarian Parliament, as well as a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. They will have all have the unique opportunity to live with host families of our sister cities while establishing international friendships and memories of this journey. Bon Voyage to: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation  led by Alum Nelcy Cardenas and Associate Delegation Leader and TCU Intern Sierra Ballard. Youth Ambassador high school students are 9-12th graders : Spencer Bartlett, Shelby  Bennett, Leslie Garcia, Leslie Garcia, Benjamin Gordimer, Anne Jacobs, Meredith Johnston, My Hanh Nguyen, Lizbeth Porras, Enrique Rodgriguez, Sarika Sabnis, and Summer Smith. Budapest, Hungary:  Our first youth delegation to include 8th graders along with high school students will be led by Andrea McCormick, Youth Chair for Budapest committee, and Associate Delegation Leaders Maria Carranza and Carina Clemente .  Youth Ambassadors are:  Julia Cobb,  Olivia Darrow, Isabel Gray, Elizabeth McGehee, Georgiana McCormick, Hunter Owings, Shannon Owings, Lenq Qu, Frances Senkowsky, and Ana Tafoya. Comments and questions, please contact Irene Chase by emailing irene@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7101.  

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