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Meeting Name: International Relations Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Sir Robert Barrie Room
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TMP-34778 2  Discussion ItemCOMMITTEE BUDGET/LEGACY FUND UPDATE Tammie Maynard, Legislative Coordinator provided an update concerning the Committee budget and Legacy Fund.   Not available Not available
TMP-34779 2  Discussion ItemBARRIE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE Mark Sachkiw Co-Chair provided an update concerning the Barrie International Partnership website.   Not available Not available
TMP-34782 2  Discussion ItemYOUTH AMBASSADORS/GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM Shannon Scully-Pratt advised that there is nothing new to report concerning the Youth Ambassadors Program. Jamie Babcock provided an update concerning the Global Perspective Program. He advised that the students from Zweibrucken, Germany are currently visiting Barrie, and that the Goodbye Party has been scheduled for October 21, 2025 at Innisdale Secondary School. Mark Sachkiw Co-Chair advised that the German youth delegation made a presentation at the City Council meeting held on October 2, 2025.   Not available Not available
TMP-34783 2  Discussion ItemSAGINAW MICHIGAN UPDATE Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development provided an update concerning Saginaw, Michigan, including an interest from representatives of the city to visit Barrie during November 2025, and that further details are to follow. Ms. Schlichter provided ideas on potential agenda items for their visit. The Committee members provided their feedback to Ms. Schlichter. Further discussion will take place at the next meeting. The Committee approved an expenditure up to $3,000.00 from the International Relations Committee budget for hosting the representatives from Saginaw. Michigan in November 2025. The Committee approved an expenditure up to $700.00 from the International Relations Committee budget to purchase friendship flag lapel pins.   Not available Not available
TMP-34785 2  Discussion ItemZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY UPDATE Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning Zweibrucken, Germany and the delegations visit to Barrie which also included a tour of Mount Sinai Hospital, in Toronto to discuss their Magnet designation. Jamie Babcock advised that preparations are taking place for a hockey team (ages 12 to 16) and parents from Zweibrucken, Germany to visit Barrie between April 1, 2026, and April 10, 2026. He outlined the teams draft itinerary and discussed potential costs associated with the hockey teams visit. Jamie Babcock that he has been involved in meetings with Mark Sachkiw, Bill Sergeant, Jean Maurice Pigeon and Barrie Minor Hockey Association to organize the hockey’s teams visit. Mr. Babcock indicated that he would follow up with Barrie Minor Hockey Association concerning their participation in the hockey team’s visit. The Committee members provided feedback to Mr. Babcock related to potential sponsors for the team’s visit.   Not available Not available
TMP-34780 2  Discussion ItemHARROGATE UNITED KINGDOM UPDATE Bill Sergeant advised that there is nothing new to report regarding Harrogate United Kingdom. Al Jones commented on his experience visiting Harrogate, United Kingdom. Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development commented on her discussions with the Chamber of Commerce related to Harrogate, United Kingdom. Ms. Schlichter suggested inviting staff from the Chamber of Commerce to a future meeting.   Not available Not available
TMP-34784 2  Discussion ItemMURAYAMA, JAPAN UPDATE Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair provided an update concerning Murayama, Japan. He indicated that there has been a change in government in Murayama, Japan.   Not available Not available
TMP-34787 2  Discussion ItemARRAS, FRANCE Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair provided an update concerning Arras, France including their Beer and Poutinerie Festivals and the potential opportunities for unique exchanges between the two cities.   Not available Not available
TMP-34788 1  Discussion ItemSIR ROBERT BARRIE PROJECT COMMITTEE UPDATE Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning the Sir Robert Barrie Project. He commented on an upcoming meeting scheduled with the Barrie and District Stamp Club concerning their project related to HMSC Barrie K138.   Not available Not available