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SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting - San Jose\, California
DESCRIPTION:Join Sister Cities International for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meetings in San Jose\, California! SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend. \nMarch 6-7\, 2026\nSan Jose\, CA \nDeadline for a refund is Feb. 20 by 11:59 p.m. ET \nRegister online (special pricing for NorCal SCI)\nTentative Schedule\nAll times are Pacific Time \nFriday\, March 6\, 2026 \n\n5 p.m. – Honorary Board/1956 Society Happy Hour – Dutch treat\n6:30 p.m. – San Jose Mayor’s Welcome Reception and Tribute to Tim Quigley (heavy apps and cash bar)\nHosted by: The San Jose-Dublin Sister City group\n\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \nBreakfast on your own \n\n9 a.m. – State/Region/Country Reps meeting\n11 a.m. – Special session with NorCal (NorCal is also welcome to come to the 9am meeting)\nNoon – Box lunch provided\n12:45 p.m. – Sports Diplomacy Panel\nHosted by: Past Olympian Tommy O’Hare (Super Bowl\, NCAA basketball championship\, FIFA\, LA28 Olympic Games)\nHear from Team San Jose\, Sports Authority on their marketing plans!\n2 p.m. – SCI Board Meeting\n\nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-2026-spring-leadership-meeting-san-jose-california/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:SCI's 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More details to come \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/scis-2025-fall-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Place/Time TBD
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20241020T203433Z
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SUMMARY:President Eisenhower's 135th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:In honor of President Eisenhower’s 135th Birthday on Oct. 14\, 2025\, we are kicking off the celebration with this fundraiser. We will take the week to celebrate and honor his legacy. Give a gift to a young person following in Ike’s footsteps. \nSister Cities International\, which Ike founded in 1956\, provides leadership and citizen diplomacy training to young people\, ages 14-18\, through its Youth Leadership Summit. Your “birthday” gift can help cover the cost of this once in a lifetime experience for a student wanting to learn about leadership and diplomacy. \nDonate today! \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/president-eisenhowers-135th-birthday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit
DESCRIPTION:The year 2024 will mark the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and U.S.\, the 70th anniversary of Sister Cities International\, followed by the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations since the end of World War II in 2025. According to the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S.-Japan Alliance is “the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and fundamental to regional stability and prosperity.” \nTo commemorate these milestones\, Sister Cities International (SCI) will hold a U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit September 16-19\, 2025\, in Izumisano City\, Osaka. All 460 U.S.-Japan Sister City partners\, government entities\, NGOs\, elected officials\, and key stakeholders will be invited to: \n\nMemorialize and reaffirm the S.-Japan friendship “for the next 170 years”\nStrengthen current bilateral partnerships and develop new relationships\nRejuvenate dormant S.-Japan sister city relationships still on pause from COVID\nHonor citizen diplomats who have been key to S.-Japan relations\nCultivate the next generation of leaders and cultural bridge builders\nExplore opportunities for economic development between countries\nParticipate in programming at the Osaka World Expo\n\nTheme:\n“Celebrating Our Legacies\, Empowering Our Future レガシー、そして未来へ” \nPrograms and speakers for each day of the summit will focus on the following words/concepts: \n\nDay 1 (Tuesday 9/16) Honor 〜感謝を込めて\nDay 2 (Wednesday 9/17) Bridge 〜つなげよう\nDay 3 (Thursday 9/18) Reimagine 〜新しいビジョン\nDay 4 (Friday 9/19) Empower 〜そして未来へ\n\nTarget attendance for this summit is 800 participants primarily from the U.S. and Japan. The summit will be conducted in both English and Japanese and simultaneous interpretation will be available to all participants. \nThrough the U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit\, we intend to advance the shared missions of SCI\, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs\, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: cultivating people-to-people ties to foster mutual understanding and peace with other countries. \nMore details to come \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/u-s-japan-sister-cities-summit/
LOCATION:Star Gate Hotel\, 1 Rinkuoraikita\, Izumisano\, Osaka Prefecture\, 598-8511\, Japan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
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SUMMARY:SCI's 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More details to come \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/scis-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:TBD – Fort Worth\, TX\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20241020T194653Z
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SUMMARY:SCI's 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More details to come \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2025-sci-spring-leadership-meeting-meeting/
LOCATION:Sister Cities International Headquarters\, 1012 14th Street\, N.W. Ste 1400\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20241020T201838Z
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SUMMARY:South Africa Winelands Journey
DESCRIPTION:You’ll visit five of South Africa’s wine producing areas in the Winelands to explore the land\, culture and history of where South Africa’s varieties of grapes are grown\, then transformed into to the region’s award-winning vintages. In July 2024\, The International Wine and Spirit Competition judging took place in Stellenbosch. More than 500 entries were judged\, resulting in the award of 520 medals; including 36 gold medal winners. During that same month and year\, The Global Syrah Masters Competition\, awarded the South African entry with its prestigious “Master Medal” at its competition in London — outperforming entries from France! \nSouth Africa Winelands cities are among the most robust and attractive “new” winelands regions in the world. These cities are ready to partner with U.S. cities engaged in the wine industry\, as well as those which are looking for strong partnerships that make a difference. Through our work at SCI Africa\, we have established strong relationships with several wine associations\, the U.S. Embassy and vineyards. As educational partnerships are a stronghold of Sister Cities relationships\, we welcome U.S. colleges and universities which are looking to partner with the University of Stellenbosch\, the preeminent University in viticulture on the African continent. We hope you will consider joining this memorable experience where you will witness the beauty of this part of South Africa and create lasting sister cities that will have a positive impact on both countries. \nPlease review the SCI Winelands Journey brochure for full details and sign up to join! \nWe want your city to be part of this exciting 500/5 Initiative. We look forward to seeing you in South Africa! \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/south-africa-winelands-journey/
LOCATION:ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel\, Polkadraai Road\, Stellenbosch\, 7600\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20241020T193738Z
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SUMMARY:SCI's U.S. Presidential Inaugural Event
DESCRIPTION:More details to come \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/u-s-presidential-inaugural-event/
LOCATION:German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.\, 4645 Reservoir Rd NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20241020T230813Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices: Business\, Trade\, and Professional Exchange Virtual Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This event will spotlight the 2023 Sister Cities International Innovation in Business\, Trade\, and Professional Exchange Award recipients\, showcasing the remarkable programs that earned them their awards. You’ll hear directly from San Antonio Sister Cities\, Birmingham Sister Cities\, Hot Springs Sister Cities\, and Aspen Sister Cities about their successes\, challenges\, and lessons learned. \nThe event will feature presentations from these award-winning programs\, followed by an interactive Q&A session. This is a great opportunity to gain practical insights and strengthen collaboration within the sister cities network. \nRegister online via Zoom \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/best-practices-business-trade-and-professional-exchange-virtual-roundtable/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20241020T181733Z
CREATED:20241020T181255Z
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SUMMARY:SCI Fall Leadership Meetings
DESCRIPTION:SCI Fall 2024 Leadership Meetings\nOct. 15-17\, 2024\nLong Beach and Los Angeles\, California \nTuesday\, Oct. 15\, 2024 \n2 p.m. Optional choice of prearranged tours in Long Beach\, California. Cost will vary between $20 and $40. \n\n\n\nTour of the Aquarium of the Pacific.\n\nIncludes a private welcome at the aquarium and a self-guided tour.\n\n\nTour of Long Beach City College.\n\nCampus tour led by Presidential Student Ambassadors. First Lady of Long Beach\, Dr. Nina Richardson will address the group.\n\n\nTour of The Museum of Latin American Art and The Pacific Islands Ethnic Art Museum\n\nAdmission to both museums is included.\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30-7:30 p.m.: “Meet Me at the Mary” Reception on the Queen Mary. \nWednesday\, Oct. 16\, 2024 \n8:30 a.m.: Mayor of Long Beach Breakfast Reception at Port of Long Beach. \n10-11:30 a.m.: Strategic Plan Activity for SCI Board Members. \n11:45 a.m.: Board buses for an Afternoon Tour and Film at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Los Angeles\, California Boxed lunches and bottled drinks to be brought on the buses. \n12:45 p.m.: Arrival at JANM. \n1-4:20 p.m.: Afternoon Tour and Film at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). \n\n\n\n1 p.m.: Welcome remarks\n1:30 p.m.: Self-guided tour with Docents to answer questions.\n2:30 p.m.: Groups walk across the Norman Y. Mineta Plaza to the Tateuchi Democracy Forum theater for film and Q&A (to be livestreamed). No food or beverages allowed.\n2:40 p.m.: Film and livestream Begins.\n3:20 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Ann Burroughs\, President and CEO of JANM and Harvey Yamagata\, JANM Board Member\n\n\n\n4:20 p.m.: JANM event ends. \n  \nOption 1 at 4:45 p.m.: Participants going directly to the Conrad Hotel evening fundraiser event will depart on a bus. \nThe evening fundraising event at the Conrad\, Los Angeles (hosted by Jessey and Cherie Lee) is separately ticketed. For more information visit\, click here \nOption 2 at 4:45 p.m.: Participants not going directly to the Conrad Hotel depart on a bus for Long Beach. \nThursday\, Oct. 17\, 2024 \n9-11:00 a.m.: SCI Board Meeting – Aboard the Queen Mary. \n11:30 a.m.: Optional Long Beach Port Tour (max. 30 people) \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-fall-leadership-meetings/
LOCATION:The Queen Mary\, 1126 Queens Highway\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTSTAMP:20241020T203507Z
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SUMMARY:President Eisenhower's 134th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:In honor of President Eisenhower’s 134th Birthday on Oct. 14\, 2024\, we are lighting the candle on this fundraiser. We will take the week to celebrate and honor his legacy. Give a gift to a young person following in Ike’s footsteps. \nSister Cities International\, which Ike founded in 1956\, provides leadership and citizen diplomacy training to young people\, ages 14-18\, through its Youth Leadership Summit. Your “birthday” gift can help cover the cost of this once in a lifetime experience for a student wanting to learn about leadership and diplomacy. \nDonate today! \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/ikes-134th-birthday-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20241020T180458Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Youth Leadership Summit includes sessions and activities for youth\, ages 14-18\, from across the globe. The Summit is designed to engage future leaders and expose them to important global challenges inspiring a new generation of citizen diplomats and volunteers who become instrumental in promoting peace\, mutual respect\, and prosperity. The main goal of this summit is to prepare students with leadership and professional development skills to enable their successes and growth in the global community. \nSister Cities International
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/youth-leadership-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Sister Cities International Headquarters\, 1012 14th Street\, N.W. Ste 1400\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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