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 Muscatine
Sister Cities
Association
Muscatine,
Iowa USA |
To offer the people
of Muscatine and of similar cities in other nations opportunities
to get acquainted -- to understand one another as individuals,
as members of their community, as citizens of their country,
and as part of the family of nations. |
BUILDING
BRIDGES
of Understanding!
Since
our founding in 1986, we have established relationships with
eight cities in seven countries:
 ARGENTINA
Crespo (pop. 12,000) is
located approximately 22 miles from Paraná in Entre Ríos
Province. Its main industry is agriculture; it has been called
the poultry capital of South America. Paraná (pop. 203,000) is the capital of Entre Ríos
and the educational and cultural center of its region. Government
and agriculture are the main sources of jobs.
 JAPAN
Ichikawadaimon (pop. 10,000)
is located near Mount Fuji and Kofu, the capital of Iowa's Sister
State, Yamanashi Prefecture. Paper products and fireworks are
the major industries.
 GERMANY
Ludwigslust (pop. 13,000)
is capital of a district of the same name (on rail line and highways
between Berlin and Hamburg) and site of The Schloss, built by
Prince Ludwig in the 1770s. Known as the "Versailles of
the North," the palace is located in the middle of a vast
park with canals, fountains, and artificial cascades.
 POLAND
Lomza (pop. 80,000) is located
in northeastern Poland. The former capital of the region, its
history goes back to the ninth century when a settlement was
founded on the Narew River. An area of great scenic beauty, its
industry is primarily agricultural.
 RUSSIA
Kislovodsk (pop. 114,000)
is located in Iowa's Sister State, Stavropol krai, near the magnificent
Caucasus Mountains in southern Russia. Known for therapeutic
mineral water springs and health spas, the town is noted for
production of fine porcelain.
 UKRAINE
Drohobych (pop. 100,000)
is located in the scenic foothills of the Carpathian mountains
in western Ukraine. Founded over 900 years ago because of its
salt deposits, our newest sister city is a business and manufacturing
center with nearby oil and tourist industries.
 URUGUAY
Paysandu (pop. 80,000) is
located on the Uruguay River and is famous for its thermal springs.
The major industries are meat packing, leather, breweries, and
woolen mills.
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Kislovodsk Delegation, November
2, 2006
PHOTO ARCHIVE
Our association was featured
in the January 2002 issue of CITYSCAPE, the magazine of
the Iowa League of Cities.
Read
the article.
We helped welcome diplomats
from around the world when they visited Muscatine during their
Iowa tour in August 2001.
See
photos.
Board of Directors
John Dabeet, President
Deb Hutton, Vice President
Walter Conlon, Secretary
Ingrid Rowe, Treasurer
Vera Babich
Bill Phillips
Tom Savage
John Schwandke
Micki Tripp |
PLEASE JOIN.
Members receive minutes of board meetings as
well as announcements of events and exchange opportunities. Members
who support Sister Cities goals but who may not be able to devote
much time to our activities are encouraged to make an extra financial
contribution and be recognized as Sustaining Members.
Mail this form to Muscatine Sister Cities Association, P.O.
Box 976, Muscatine, IA 52761
NAME (First) (Last)
___________________________________ ___________________________________
ADDRESS (Street/Apt./PO Box)
___________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip)
__________________________________ ___________________________________
PHONE____________________________ E-MAIL____________________________
Primary Interests
Travel
Correspondence
Hosting a Visitor
Events
Fundraising
Translation
Speakers Bureau
Country Subcommittee (circle)
Argentina·Japan·Poland·Russia·Ukraine·Uruguay
Board Membership
Other _____________________________ Membership Dues
Single $15
Family $20
Student $5
Sustaining $25-$99
Corporate $100-$500
Voluntary Contribution $_____________ |
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In 1994, Sister
Cities International recognized us and our partners as "Best
overall program" among cities of population 50,000 and
less worldwide.
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LEARN ABOUT ANOTHER CULTURE AND BE A
PEACEMAKER!
Experience another country's
culture. Learn its
history, economy, customs, and religion through personal interaction.
Help visitors learn similar things about the US. Explore the
language of others and celebrate new holidays! Help create positive
and friendly relationships through mutual understanding. Network
for peace through Sister Cities.
Host a Visitor Homestays make a visit memorable
for everyone and reduce costs so that more people can participate
in exchanges and delegations. Our sister cities often return
the favor by hosting Muscatine visitors in their cities.
Travel Membership in Sister Cities Association
entitles you to join a group taking a trip under the sponsorship
of the association. Enjoy the hospitality of friends in other
countries. Live with a host family and see the real city. Join
people from our Sister Cities to work, play, relax, worship,
and socialize--experiences you will never forget!
Correspond Develop a pen-pal relationship with
a person in one of our Sister Cities. Correspondence could be
an organizational activity--one school to another school, one
church to another church, or one club or youth group to another.
SHOWCASE MUSCATINE AND BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE. HELP MAKE
THE WORLD A SERIES OF FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS.
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