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2008 AJTMA Conference - Barrhead
Barrhead & District Twinning Committee are pleased to host the 2008 Alberta/Japan Twinned Municipalities Assocation Conference!
Plans have been made for September 12 & 13, 2008 and are being mailed out to Member Municipalities during May. Member Municipalities are asked to get their reports on their 2007 Twinning Activities in to our Committee by June 30, 2008 to include in our Conference package. Please e-mail them to Edie.Yuill@gmail.com. You can download a Conference information and registration form from the Town of Barrhead website - www.Barrhead.ca - What's New
Plans have been made for September 12 & 13, 2008 and are being mailed out to Member Municipalities during May. Member Municipalities are asked to get their reports on their 2007 Twinning Activities in to our Committee by June 30, 2008 to include in our Conference package. Please e-mail them to Edie.Yuill@gmail.com. You can download a Conference information and registration form from the Town of Barrhead website - www.Barrhead.ca - What's New
Delegation from Towada City, Japan
On October 27, 2007 a group of 17 students and 3 chaparones arrived in Lethbridge from Towada City, Japan. The Students were guests of teachers, parents and students from Wilson Middle School. As a continuation of student visitations from Towada City, this delegation was represented the third visit.
This year the weather cooperated and we did not have snow or extreme cold weather. The students were excited to meet their host families and to participate in the activities. The chaparones were busy as well.
The Lethbridge Twinning Society were able to present gifts to each student, and this year we presented warm touques, as we expected the weather to be much colder. We were able to spend time with the students and chaparones and on Halloween evening we met the chaparones and took them out for the evening. We made a stop to "Red Dog Diner" where we enjoyed some fresh hot dogs before embarking on our journey to the "Haunted Mansion" in Stirling, Alberta. A town approximately one half hour away south from Lethbridge. After being scared to death in the "Haunted Mansion" we made our way back to Lethbridge where we had a pizza party dinner and exchanged gifts and became better acquainted.
The Lethbridge Twinning Society appreciates the student visits that have been taking place on a bi-annual basis. We hope to further support these visits in the future.
The Photo album of the visit:
http://lethbridgetwinningsociety.com/content/English/album-October2007.php
This year the weather cooperated and we did not have snow or extreme cold weather. The students were excited to meet their host families and to participate in the activities. The chaparones were busy as well.
The Lethbridge Twinning Society were able to present gifts to each student, and this year we presented warm touques, as we expected the weather to be much colder. We were able to spend time with the students and chaparones and on Halloween evening we met the chaparones and took them out for the evening. We made a stop to "Red Dog Diner" where we enjoyed some fresh hot dogs before embarking on our journey to the "Haunted Mansion" in Stirling, Alberta. A town approximately one half hour away south from Lethbridge. After being scared to death in the "Haunted Mansion" we made our way back to Lethbridge where we had a pizza party dinner and exchanged gifts and became better acquainted.
The Lethbridge Twinning Society appreciates the student visits that have been taking place on a bi-annual basis. We hope to further support these visits in the future.
The Photo album of the visit:
http://lethbridgetwinningsociety.com/content/English/album-October2007.php
Twinning Activities in Barrhead
2006 was a very busy year for our Committee. At the end of February, Mr. Abe (Tokoro-cho) and Mr. Suzuki (Tokoro Board of Education) visited Barrhead to let us know about the imminent merger of Tokoro-cho with Kitami-shi. An interpreter and friend of theirs from Calgary came to visit with us as well. We were informed that even though Tokoro would be merging with Kitami City that our twinning activities would be supported and encouraged by Kitami. We were very relieved to hear that as we have quite an active relationship and wanted it to continue.
During March 18 to 26 we were fortunate enough to host a delegation of five students (three girls and two boys) plus their chaperone/interpreter, Ms. Miwako Nakadai. We arranged billets with various Barrhead students and planned various activities to include all of the students, not just our Tokoro visitors. It turned out to be another great student exchange and upon leaving, many a Canadian and Japanese tear was shed.
In August we planned activities to celebrate our 15th Anniversary of twinning with Tokoro. We coordinated the visit and re-signing ceremony with the opening of our new Japanese Park. We had the honor of hosting Mr. H. Ihara, Deputy Major, Kitami, Mr. M. Sawaai, Council Chair, Mr. Suzuki, Tokoro office, Mr. and Mrs. Kuse, Tokoro and Ms. Miwako Nakadai, interpreter. Included are some photos of the entire group, our visitors and Committee Chair in a portion of our new park plus the signing ceremony.
This November we will be sending a delegation of students and chaperones to visit Tokoro for 10 days. Our students will also get the opportunity to attend school and tour around the area with their host families.
During March 18 to 26 we were fortunate enough to host a delegation of five students (three girls and two boys) plus their chaperone/interpreter, Ms. Miwako Nakadai. We arranged billets with various Barrhead students and planned various activities to include all of the students, not just our Tokoro visitors. It turned out to be another great student exchange and upon leaving, many a Canadian and Japanese tear was shed.
In August we planned activities to celebrate our 15th Anniversary of twinning with Tokoro. We coordinated the visit and re-signing ceremony with the opening of our new Japanese Park. We had the honor of hosting Mr. H. Ihara, Deputy Major, Kitami, Mr. M. Sawaai, Council Chair, Mr. Suzuki, Tokoro office, Mr. and Mrs. Kuse, Tokoro and Ms. Miwako Nakadai, interpreter. Included are some photos of the entire group, our visitors and Committee Chair in a portion of our new park plus the signing ceremony.
This November we will be sending a delegation of students and chaperones to visit Tokoro for 10 days. Our students will also get the opportunity to attend school and tour around the area with their host families.
Alberta Twin Town Conference 2007
The Lethbridge Twinning Society is excited to be the host of the 2007 Alberta Twinned Municipalities Convention. On September 14th and 15th of 2007, representatives from Alberta ’s 18 municipalities that enjoy twinning relationships with municipalities in Japan will visit our city. In addition, many representatives from Alberta ’s sister cities in Japan are expected to attend.
During the conference, delegates will discuss the past, present, and future of our twinning relationships. Topics will include current exchange programs, student exchanges, cultural exchanges, and the development of increased economic ties between the cities. Lethbridge, Alberta enjoys a twinning relationship with Towada city in Aomori prefecture Japan .
In addition to meetings, the two-day conference will be packed with local entertainment, social events, and a chance for people from all over both Alberta and Japan to get to know one another. As host, Lethbridge has an excellent opportunity to showcase the city to the nearly 100 delegates. The Lethbridge Twinning Society’s Japanese Taiko drumming group, Kaze no Rhythm, is one of the expected highlights.
During the conference, delegates will discuss the past, present, and future of our twinning relationships. Topics will include current exchange programs, student exchanges, cultural exchanges, and the development of increased economic ties between the cities. Lethbridge, Alberta enjoys a twinning relationship with Towada city in Aomori prefecture Japan .
In addition to meetings, the two-day conference will be packed with local entertainment, social events, and a chance for people from all over both Alberta and Japan to get to know one another. As host, Lethbridge has an excellent opportunity to showcase the city to the nearly 100 delegates. The Lethbridge Twinning Society’s Japanese Taiko drumming group, Kaze no Rhythm, is one of the expected highlights.
Lethbridge Twinning Society Meeting
On September 26, 7:00PM at the
Culver City Room, Lethbridge City Hall we will have our regular Lethbridge Twinning Society meeting. Please come and invite a friend who may be interested in becoming involved with the Society.
Culver City Room, Lethbridge City Hall we will have our regular Lethbridge Twinning Society meeting. Please come and invite a friend who may be interested in becoming involved with the Society.