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GERMAN TWINNING AND GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB UPDATE
R. Warman provided an update regarding the German Twinning. Mr. Warman commented that the Mayor’s Office has forwarded an invitation letter to Zwéibrücken, Germany for a delegation to visit the City of Barrie from May 3, 2017 to May 10, 2017 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Twinning certificate.
Mr. Warman highlighted that Mayor Lehman plans to travel to Arras, France in April, 2017 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and he also plans to visit to Zwéibrücken, Germany during this same period of time. Mr. Warman noted that J.M. Pigeon will accompany Mayor Lehman during his visit to Zwéibrücken, Germany
The Committee unanimously approved expenditures of funds from the International Relations Committee account 01-06-0935-0000-3095 in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for the costs associated with hosting a delegation from Zwéibrücken, Germany from May 3, 2017 to May 10, 2017.
V. Kompp provided an update regarding the German Canadian Club. Ms. Kompp noted that the German Canadian Club are trying new ideas to promote increase membership in the club.