Sister Cities International Annual Conference 2001
July 25-28, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia
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SCI Annual Conference - Highlights
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"This was Sister Cities International at its very best - a celebration of citizens and their communities making an incredible difference in every region of the world. It was a conference filled with substance, passion and commitment. Everyone from our city is returning home with a renewed commitment to the sister city movement, and a much better understanding of how we can strengthen our local programs through innovative projects and creative partnerships." Roberta Somach, Sister City Committee Member Sarasota, Florida.
Scenes from the Annual Conference in AtlantaOrder form for 2001 Workshop Tapes
Bob Utter Report
2001 Annual Business Meeting Results
Annual Conference Report to the Membership
Annual Conference Speeches
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Keynote speakers David Trimble, former First Minister of Northern Ireland,
and Mary Jean Eisenhower each delivered heartfelt speeches, praising the
efforts of thousands of grassroots volunteers, while urging a continued
commitment to mutually beneficial municipal exchange. To read the full text of each
speech, click here for Trimble and click here for Eisenhower.
Ethelda Singer, long-time supporter of SCI from Los Angeles, California, shared her personal memories in a tribute to the late Lou Wozar during the Annual Awards Luncheon. Please click here to read the full text.
Conference Workshop Summaries
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Expanding Your Community's Economic Horizons
Connecting Effectively with Local Government
Counseling or Divorce: Saving Your Sister City Relationship
Sister Cities in Developing Countries-Challenges and Rewards
Educational Partnerships: Joining Classrooms of the World
Getting the Most from the National Office
Lessons Learned from the Domestic Violence Prevention Grant
Effectively Marketing Your Program
Media: Partners or Critics?
International Municipal Cooperation
Strategy for Building Organizational Capacity
Working Creatively with State Municipal Leagues and the CIV