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TMP-32787
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | GERMANY DELEGATION UPDATE
S. Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development provided an update concerning the Invest-Barrie Germany Trade delegation.. Ms. Schlichter advised that between November 4, 2024 to November 8, 2024 the delegation will be traveling to Zweibrucken, Germany, the state of Baden-Württemberg to visit Stuttgart, Schonach and Freiburg.
Jean Maurice Pigeon advised that he is working Zweibrucken, Germany to prepare the itinerary for the delegations, and he asked the Committee for feedback on sites of interest during their stay. The Committee members provided their suggestions to Mr. Pigeon.
Jean Maurice Pigeon suggested adding an additional Committee member to the official delegation. The Committee discussed and provided their feedback to Mr. Pigeon.
Ms. Schlichter advised that Invest-Barrie Germany Trade delegation will be comprised of staff from Invest Barrie, Mayor Alex Nuttall and Deputy Mayor Robert Thomson who will be traveling as part of the Invest Barrie portfolio, representatives from three businesses and five International Relations Committe | Received | |
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24-G-204
| 1 | | | Recommendation | COMMITTEE TRAVEL POLICY
That members of the International Relations Committee follow the travel provisions detailed in the Reimbursement of Council Expenses Policy. | recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B") | |
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TMP-32788
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | SAGINAW, MICHIGAN UPDATE
Stephannie Schlichter provided an update on Saginaw, Michigan travel expenditures from May, 2024.
Ms. Schlichter advised that a delegation from the Saginaw Valley State University and City of Saginaw will be visiting the City of Barrie between October 15, 2024, to October 17, 2024.
Colin Hay and Al Jones are the Committee leads for Saginaw, Michigan.
The Committee approved an expenditure of up to $5,000 from the International Relations Committee budget for costs associated with hosting the delegations from Saginaw, Michigan between October 15, 2024 to October 17, 2024. | Received | |
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TMP-32789
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | YOUTH AMBASSADORS/GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM UPDATE
Shannon Scully-Pratt provided a summary of the youth delegation from Murayama, Japan’s visit to the City of Barrie during summer, 2024. She indicated that the delegation was comprised of two leaders and eight youth, and they had a great time during their stay. She highlighted that the youth delegation was very excited to have met the Consul General of Japan.
Ms. Scully-Pratt advised that the host families were great, and thanked the representatives of Georgian College and all those who volunteered their time to welcome the delegation.
Mark Sachkiw showcased a scroll received as a gift from Murayama, Japan.
Jamie Babcock provided an update concerning the Global Perspectives Program. He advised that a delegation from Zweibrucken, Germany will be visiting Barrie between September 26, 2024 to October 24, 2024, and that the goodbye party is scheduled for October 23, 2024 at Innisdale Secondary School. Mr. Babcock commented that the Simcoe County District School Board will now be responsible for the finances related to the Global | Received | |
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TMP-32786
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | HARROGATE, UNITED KINGDOM
Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning Harrogate, United Kingdom. He commented on Harrogate International Partnerships potential for cultural exchanges with retail, hospitality, arts and culture businesses.
Mr. Sergeant discussed the potential for a cultural exchange between Barrie’s Theatre by the Bay and Harrogate, United Kingdom. | Received | |
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TMP-32791
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | MURAYAMA, JAPAN UPDATE
Mark Sachkiw advised that the Consul General of Japan visited the City of Barrie and was able to connect with staff in Invest Barrie.
Mr. Sachkiw commented that he recently attended a goodbye party for a delegation from Toyko, Japan. | Received | |
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TMP-32790
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | ARRAS, FRANCE UPDATE
Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair discussed using his contacts in Arras, France to assist a local group with their travel plans. | Received | |
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TMP-32793
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | SIR ROBERT BARRIE (SRB) PROJECT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning the Sir Robert Barrie Project. He commented that there are plans to temporarily remove the Sir Robert Barrie portrait from the Mayors Office to be varnished.
Mr. Sergeant advised that the Sir Robert Barrie Committee fundraised for all SRB Project Initiatives, and donations were received from Barrie citizens. | Received | |
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