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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-16/
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T110000
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~Celebrating United Nations’ International Youth Day~\nWe are pleased to inform our global audience that we will be celebrating International Youth Day on August 10\, 2023\, at Noon ET this year! \nSister City programs worldwide play a crucial role in empowering young individuals to adopt a global perspective\, fostering a new generation of citizen diplomats and volunteers who actively contribute to promoting peace\, mutual respect\, and prosperity. The Youth Leadership Summit\, an integral part of our initiatives\, aims to involve future leaders in addressing significant global challenges. Aligned with International Youth Day\, this summit serves as a platform for our diverse global membership of all ages to engage with experts in the field\, participate in student panels\, and take part in the highly anticipated annual Young Artists and Authors Showcase. \nCheck out last year’s Youth Leadership Summit! \nMark your calendars and stay tuned for more information! \nFeel free to contact us at with any questions\, comments or concerns. \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-youth-leadership-summit-public-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-YLS-Youth-Chats.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T123000
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CREATED:20230715T225343Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T080000
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SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Youth Chats - Youth and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the success of last year’s Summit\, this program aims to provide a platform for students to express their ideas freely on crucial topics such as democracy and climate change. Through engaging interactive discussions and thought-provoking sessions\, the Summit will empower students to voice their opinions confidently\, fostering an environment of open dialogue and constructive exchange. \nThe first part of the Summit will consist of two “SCI Youth Chats” on July 20 and August 3\, 2023. These chats will be open to students around the world and will feature leading speakers in their fields. \nThe second part of the Summit\, “Youth Leadership Summit- Public Forum” will take place during the week of International Youth Day\, on August 10\, 2023 and will be open to participation from our global audience. During the program\, participants will have a chance to learn more about Sister Cities International\, listen to the experiences of SCI Youth Chats participants\, and view unique artwork from our Young Artists and Authors Showcase. \nSCI Youth Chats\nJuly 20 and August 3 \n\nAre you a high school student who wants to meet other people from around the world?\nAre you wondering how you can take action on global issues?\nHave you been searching for a platform where you can share your ideas freely and improve your public speaking skills?\nIf your answer to these questions is yes\, our new program “SCI Youth Chats” is perfect for you! Check out our past chats.\n\nApply now \n\nTo apply\, you should be between the ages of 14-19.\nAfter filling out the Zoom registration link\, you will be notified of your acceptance status and asked to confirm your attendance to ensure an engaging conversation.\nIf you are accepted but not able to join the program you will need to let the SCI team know ASAP to give us enough time to adjust our preparation materials.\nYou can apply to as many conversations as you want.\nYou will receive an online certificate at the end of each Youth Chat\, which is a great resume builder!\n\nMore information and applications\n\nYouth and Democracy Chat – July 20\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET\nYouth and Climate Change Chat – August 3\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET\n\nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-youth-leadership-summit-youth-chats-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141513
CREATED:20230725T202339Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nBoard of Directors Meeting\nFriday\, July 28\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T070000
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SUMMARY:Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be it virtually or in-person\, we are excited to invite you to the Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting on Friday\, July 28\, 2023\, at 10 a.m. Eastern time! \nThe Annual Business Meeting is open to all SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams. It will include reports from the Board Secretary\, Board Chair\, and President & CEO and will announce the 2023 Board of Directors election results and the 2023 Annual Awards winners. \nWe hope that you will join us for this important SCI Annual Business Meeting either in person in Durham or virtually through Zoom! \nAnnual Business Meeting Registration\n\nTo attend the Annual Business Meeting in person\, you must register. Online registration has ended for in-person attendance\, but registration will be available at our event venues in Durham.\nTo attend the Annual Business Meeting virtually\, you must register via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday\, July 28\, 2023.\n\n\nOther meetings\nThe Zoom links for other meetings are shown below NOTE: the SCI Academy will only be available for in-person attendees and cannot be streamed virtually. \n  \nState Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT\nZoom link \n  \nBoard Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link \n  \nNOTE: The Zoom links for Thursday morning’s State/Region/Country Reps meeting AND the afternoon Board meeting are purposely the same link. \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-annual-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T100000
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CREATED:20230725T202126Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nBoard Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T070000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141513
CREATED:20230725T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T201951Z
UID:10000176-1690434000-1690441200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: State Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nState Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT\nZoom link \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-state-representatives-and-country-region-representatives-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141513
CREATED:20230715T231427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T231701Z
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SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Youth Chats - Youth and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the success of last year’s Summit\, this program aims to provide a platform for students to express their ideas freely on crucial topics such as democracy and climate change. Through engaging interactive discussions and thought-provoking sessions\, the Summit will empower students to voice their opinions confidently\, fostering an environment of open dialogue and constructive exchange. \nThe first part of the Summit will consist of two “SCI Youth Chats” on July 20 and August 3\, 2023. These chats will be open to students around the world and will feature leading speakers in their fields. \nThe second part of the Summit\, “Youth Leadership Summit- Public Forum” will take place during the week of International Youth Day\, on August 10\, 2023 and will be open to participation from our global audience. During the program\, participants will have a chance to learn more about Sister Cities International\, listen to the experiences of SCI Youth Chats participants\, and view unique artwork from our Young Artists and Authors Showcase. \nSCI Youth Chats\nJuly 20 and August 3 \n\nAre you a high school student who wants to meet other people from around the world?\nAre you wondering how you can take action on global issues?\nHave you been searching for a platform where you can share your ideas freely and improve your public speaking skills?\nIf your answer to these questions is yes\, our new program “SCI Youth Chats” is perfect for you! Check out our past chats.\n\nApply now \n\nTo apply\, you should be between the ages of 14-19.\nAfter filling out the Zoom registration link\, you will be notified of your acceptance status and asked to confirm your attendance to ensure an engaging conversation.\nIf you are accepted but not able to join the program you will need to let the SCI team know ASAP to give us enough time to adjust our preparation materials.\nYou can apply to as many conversations as you want.\nYou will receive an online certificate at the end of each Youth Chat\, which is a great resume builder!\n\nMore information and applications\n\nYouth and Democracy Chat – July 20\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET\nYouth and Climate Change Chat – August 3\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET\n\nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-youth-leadership-summit-youth-chats/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T200000
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CREATED:20230716T015046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T015108Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SCSCA board meeting over Zoom. Email the board president if you are interested in attending. \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/santa-clara-sister-cities-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clara Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:president@santaclarasistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T080000
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SUMMARY:“Kindness Can Change The World....And It Costs Nothing©" Photography Project
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Stockton Sister Cities Association and Parma\, Italy’s Sister City relationship we are inviting residents of Stockton\, and of Provincia di Parma to participate in the “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing” photography project. \nBeginning May 1st-July 31st\, 2023 the Stockton Sister Cities Association will be accepting original digital photos taken from Stocktonian’s and from residents of our Sister City the Provincia di Parma\, Italy that they believe expresses the idea “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing”.  \n\nNo words are allowed to explain or comment about the photo. The photo should express everything without words or caption.\nIf you are submitting a photo which includes people\, please indicate you have permission to use their image.\nAll photos submitted to the Stockton Sister Cities Association for this 25th Anniversary Celebration must be provided digitally.\nOnly a JPG photo with 300 DPI resolution will be accepted. \nMaximum submissions are limited to 3 photos per person please.\n\nAll submitted photos will be exhibited digitally at a “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing© ” photography event during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Parma\, Italy/Stockton\, CA. Week in September 2023\, with 20 selected photos being printed for display. \nAll photos submitted become the property of the Stockton Sister Cities Association. \nSubmission deadline: July 31\, 2023 \nSubmit your photo entry \n\n“Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing© ” photography exhibition event\nLocation: Stockton City Hall Lobby\nDate: September 19\, 2023\nTime: Noon-2 p.m.\nCost: Free \nVirtual
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/kindness-can-change-the-world-and-it-costs-nothing-photography-project/
LOCATION:Virtual
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