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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09242018 City Council Laydown - Adult Applications to Obihiro50th Anniversary Sister City Adult Applicants for Visit to Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan (for council consideration on September 24, 2018) DATE TRAVEL HAVE RELEVANT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES KNOWLEDGE OF[ANGUAGE/CULTURE GOOD SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE CONFLICTS FUNDING PASSPORT APPLICANT WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIAL INTERESTS I can talk to anyone and 1 am open-minded; 1 am open 1 have been a host family for t 2 years loved it); y pas Ye ( Onlyknow what the girls from la an have explained g p p to trying new things as well (food, etc.); more than No conflicts Yes I am Introduce myself and meet new people; try new foods; learn new currency exchange; how getting around is donate my time [o American Legion Auxiliary; greeting and shared over the past 2 years; we used software to that, 1 enjoy traveling and I fit in easily; I also love with dates capable Yes Angela Schwertfeger different from Alaska and meeting and being open-minded translate so we could play card, and games people [akin pictures I would be a good representative because I am a 1 have attended several Seward Obihiro pirnics; I I do not know the Japanese language, but I feel I do people person and I love interacting with others; 1 am I do not have any personal special Interests pertaining to Japan; however, the fact that we as a city have thoroughly enjoyed our interactions and making our have a fairly reasonable understanding of the culturally sensitive and I have experience No conflicts Yes I am Yes Cathy Byars maintained such a dose and enduring relationship with our Sister City fills me with a sense of pride Japanese counterparts feel welcome; SIFA has done a Japanese culture through reading and educational communicating with people who are not native with dates capable marvelous job of keeping our city relationship alive opportunities English speakers In 2016, 1 began studying Tai Chi for health, and in I know very little about the Japanese language, but I would represent our community as a positive voice Chi; last feel comfortable learning a new language for travel; I for Seward, promoting our community efforts that became a certified teacher in Tai was raised by parents who hosted foreign students the my voice would interested in the longevity of the Japanese people and how it relates to their culture; I have learned summer I taught Tai Chi at AVTEC, and will continue sum teaching this fall and winter; I work with a local throughout my childhood and I still keep in touch support families throughout ages; speak positive about our city government and how it I am very that diet and appropriate exercise play an Important factor dietician to create enticing and healthy meals for our with 2 Japanese and Chinese exchange students supports our residents, our values, and provides us No conflicts yes 1 am yes Dana Paperman throughout my years as a senior service provider in staying healthy, engaged, and improves one's outlook on life; I am intrigued by robotic and support my senior dolearning more about better eating through Facebook; I am familiar with the Japanesezens, in over the with a democratic system reflecting our American with dates capable children's' efforts in learning more about robotics in dubs and play time at home habits; my community activities include volunteer culture and their advancements robotics past 40 years, the positive rebuilding of our countries' culture; I am sensitive to other beliefs, religions, and long term ombudsman, vice chair of Seward Nordic relationships since WWII, and their cutting edge cultures, and am intrigued on how other nations Ski Club, and serve on Providence Seward Advisory health exceptional education, and affordable, support their people and the challenges they face Board core, today healthy food for a nation of 127 million As a former council member, I am familiar with the Planning committee for 50th Anniversary; helped Pretty well on the culture; I traveled through all of importance of our relationship; as a chef in Alaska, i No conflicts Yes I am yes Erik Slater As a chef, food is g1; the culture equally organize/cook and source food for the banquet Hokkaido in Jan/Feb 2018 for 2 weeks; I am familiar can represent on a culinary level, which Is important rtant pr with dates capable with astoms, traditions, and food to the Japanese, as well as a business owner I have participated in community theatre through the I studied Japanese for 3 years in college; I have been Ne lived in Seward for 11 years; I wasn't born here, I have a degree in Theatre horn the University of Hawaii; during my theatre studies, I learned Bunraku Port City Players; the last time Me Seward Arts to Narita airport over 10 times; I look through my rpo g but I choose to be here year found; 1 own a house No conflicts Yes I am yes Hank West (Japanese It has been my dream to see a performance; I would also love to bring it to Seward Council went to Obihiro, I taught a workshop on workbooks every couple of months stay sharp; I and I would love to continue to build the bridge from with dates capable puppetry); language and culture, and would love to do Japanese Ian in study Japanese history and theatre n my spare time Seward to Japan it again 1 participated in a few events this August when their My youth and enthusiasm are positive strengths that Since I was young. I have always been fascinated by Japanese culture; their artwork, cinema, and deep delegation was visiting; I have been a staff member I have read much fiction and non-fiction books on would continue to build the great relationship No conflicts yes I am yes Jeremy Horn history are so unique and compelling for SMAF which is umbrellaed under the Seward Arts their history, culture and artwork between the two does with dates capable Council I am a regular volunteer with Sources of Strength, an upstream suicide prevention program, both at the I'm far more familiar with Korean culture, from having I am about representing Seward and I would be honored to represent the City of Seward to our Sister City of Obihiro; while an undergraduate at middle and high schools; this involvement has kept interests of 1 attended graduate school with many Korean passionate making connections with people wherever I travel; I g CO the University of Montana, one of my housemates was from Japan; she Introduced me to Japaneseculture me familiar with the concerns and youth; regularly with Seward Arts Council events, students; while these are not the same culture, they am comfortable staying In the homes of new people; I No conflicts Yes I am yes Kelley Wiley lane and food; I have been curious about visiting since then; I am happy that Seward has a Sister City and would volunteer do share similarities, such as the focus on communal delight in seeing how other people and cultures live with dates capable love to help nurture this relationship through visiting and meeting residents of Obihiro Chamber of Commerce events, and other opportunities as they arise; I was briefly involved in values as opposed to individualism; I do not know the their lives Japanese language welcoming the Japanese students in 2017 when they visited Seward 50th Anniversary Sister City Adult Applicants for Visit to Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan ifor council consideration on September 24, 2019) My mother always had a love for Japan, Asian an and furniture. She had the only house in our tiny, California peninsula community surrounded by the ocean & bay with black living room walls in the SO's highlighting her Asian on and furniture. All my friends thought our living room was very strange. 1 was delighted when we caved to Seward in 1990 & discovered SIF A & the long-standing Obihiro-5eward, sister -city relationship & exchange. Our young family hosted young boys during the Wings of the World Exchange & participated in Many directly related are mentioned above. many of the events & activities. All four of our children, the first I believe in 1996, the last probably in 2004, Currently, I'm your elected school board member. I'm participated in the program all benefiting greatly from their exchanges & the off -years hosting more Obihiro a charter (1990) & continuous member of Seward PTA of the top of my head: arigato (thanks), sayonam students & participating in events & activities. I was the SIF A membership chair for a number of years. We serving on the executive board. I'm co -president of (goodbye). I do have dictionaries, Japanese in Ten also once hosted students from Korea when the city & high school principal Malcolm Fleming were involved Sea View Community Services Governing Board. I'm a Minutes a Day & Google Translate. Whatever I in a short-lived exchange. Hosting enriched our whole family. I would love to see any of the students we member of the Seward Prevention Coalition & learned about the culture is from movies, books, the hosted & their families, especially the young man who's family ran a dairy farm. He was the only student we Resurrection gay Lions. I'm a past: Girl Scout Leader, news&,most importantly, what I remember from the While someone else might be the best Seward hosted who did not live in urban part of Obihiro. 1 would also love to see the Seward mural at the Obihiro Seward Little League president, Catechism teacher, students we hosted &the experiences of our kids. I representative, 1 believe I would be a very good No conflicts Yes I am yes lynn Hohl p city, N accomplished g g an gifting a Zoo. With the het of then the Seward Mural Sore cam lished an amazing hat creating d kin Anchors Montessori School board member, Denali Anchorage would like to relearn the Japanese card game we representative. I'm very familiar with Seward, our with dates capable beautiful piece of Seward an to the people of Obihiro & teaching their artists how to create community Montessori founder, etc. In addition to Obihiro played so I may bring back the special deck & teach schools & our sister -city relationship with Obihiro. murals, thus their gift to us at IMS. I would love to learn more about the Obihiro city government & their exchanges, our four kids also did year -long my grandchildren & any others who might be f school system. I would delight in visiting Kushiro & learning how their schools & government might differ exchanges: Matt with ASAA to the Netherlands, interested. I love American Japanese food the items from Obihiro's. I'd be especially interested in Kushiro's commercial port & marine environment. 1 would love Christie with Rotary to New Zealand, Shannon with shared by the students who stayed with us.. to be able to add a few extra days to try to find an old friend from grade school who's lived in Japan for Rotary to Germany & Corbin independent to many, many years. it's impossible to list all i would love to do, & there surely will be insufficient time to do Germany. Shannon also spent a summer college even what I've noted. Be assured I would be pleased with whatever opportunities present themselves while I semester in Germany. focus on and fully enjoy representing the city & participating in required & optional events/activities. There will be no regrets except that my mother passed away a number of years ago so I won't have the delight of finding her a particular treasure. 1 always found it interesting that she, as the only member of her family not born in the Swiss Alps, loved Asian an & furniture. Most events and exchange students - fishing trips, pot I know how to communicate and make them enjoy No conflicts yes I am Michael Meeks Have worked with these groups for 10 years: exchange students for 30 years, VIP groups for the past 5 years luck award ceremony, wildlife center tours, Alyeska Language Is very little, but culture I do understand everything we do; I have promoted Seward as a great with dates capable Yes r more tram and lunch city I think I would be a great Seward representative Some of my special interests that relate to Japan are the country's cultural focus on both the health of body because I like to practice one of my favorite things and of mind. I own a company teaching yoga classes outdoors mostly in remote areas and In the mountains about Seward, which is being kind and caring part of surrounding Seward, focusing on mind -body awareness and appreciation of the outdoors. Japan's dedication our community. I think that I show kindness and to mindfulness, not just in meditation privately but utilizing meditative practices in their daily life and respect to everyone I encounter (though there are focusing on the immediate moment is something that fascinates me. 1 think that some of the Japanese community d'shave Though I love participating in Sewtime nights bartending at Tony s where that patience is practices of mind and body awareness is something that could greatly benefit the American lifestyle and I I this be the first time have ever I do not know the Japanese language and only know a tested) which is one of my favorite pans of Seward. No conflicts Yes I am Rachel Gordon would love to be immersed in the culture in Obihiro to learn more about those practices and to possibly events would in or anything few thins about the culture but would be VERY g We care deeply about each other and are an with dates capable Yes utilize them in my outdoor yoga business and personal life. I'm also interested in the food culture in Japan as participated an exchange program excited to le incredibly tight community showing love in all the I have worked in restaurants for years but know very little about Japanese food and nutrition. I know that the quite quite like this. small favors and helping hands we give each other. If I Japanese are considered some of the healthiest people in the world with much longer fifespans than the were to go to Obihiro I would be respectful, kind, and average American and 1 would love to learn more about Japanese food and nutrition in regards to eating and appreciative of everything from my host family. Also, living a healthier life. And finally, I think visiting Japan would be AMAZING in order to experience a culture so because I am a small business owner I would be a different from Seward's and to get to stay with locals to understand a deeper what living in Obihiro is like. great representative of all the small businesses that Seward is comprised of. I am currently a commissioner cn Planning and Zoning. 1 also spent 9 years on the Historic Well, I think it would be quite bold of me to think of Preservation Commission which I Chaired for three myself as the best representative of Seward. years. I have been a Chamber member for 17 year, However, as a team member I believe I have some did 1 or 2 terms on that board plus 4 or 5 years on the 1 only know a few words of the language. As for the good qualities to offer. Along with my business and Both my wife and I enjoy the experience of visiting and living in different cultures. Japan with its long history experience Mt Marathon Race committee. I have also operated a Japanese culture, my undergraduate studies was in civic activities, I have a good understanding of outo rselves lisof places to visit for many years. Immersing ourselves in a culture, is and unique culture has been on our visit small business in Seward for the past 16 years . International Management with special interest in the Seward's current and past history. These thinks lend No conflicts Yes I am the type for travel we enjoy most. The opportunity with a family and getting w the people is opportunity Communities do not just happen. It takes a lot of Pacific Rim countries. At that time Japan and China themselves to the ability to exchange ideas with the dates capable Yes Tom Swann they exciting. Student exchange programs like have with our Sister City is of the utmost Importance work from dedicated community minded people to were the dominant countries. This is still true toda le that I will come in contact with. Being part of with when it wines to developing our youth into future leaders. Being part of this years exchange would be a make a community. I believe in our community and Japan has a unique culture . One I would very muchh an an exchange program means participating. I speak tremendous honor. have always participated. 1 also believe business enjoy learning more about. well in both individual and small group settings. Also, owners have a greater responsibility to contribute to with my years on the hospitality industry 1 have the community that provides the opportunity to be in learned to communicate well even when there are business. I believe these ideal directly relate to language barriers. I also just like people participation with our Sister City. . i A 50th Anniversary Sister City Adult Applicants for Visit to Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan (for council consideration on September 24, 2018) I am currently a commissioner on planning and Zoning. 1 also spent 9 years on the Historic Well, I think it would be quite bold of me to Mink of Preservation Commission which I Chaired for three myself as the best representative of Seward. years. I have been a Chamber member for 17 year, However, as a team member I believe I have some did 1 or 2 terms on that board plus 4 or 5 years on the I only know a few words of the language. As for the good qualities to offer. Along with my business and pan with Both my wife and 1 enjoy the experience of visiting and living in different cultures. Japan with its long history a and I Mt Marathon Race committee. 1 have also operated a Japanese culture, my undergraduate studies was In civic activities, I have a good understanding of has been on our list of places to visit for many years. Immersing in a culture, is and unique h , i small business in Seward for the past 16 years . International Management with special interest in the Seward's current and past history. These thinks lend No conflicts yes I am w enjoy most. The opportunity of living with a family and getting to know the people the type for travel opportunity Communities do not just happen. It takes a lot of pacific Rim countries. At that time Japan and China themselves to the ability to exchange ideas with the dates capable Yes Lori Swann imbe portance x have with our Sister City Is of the utmost importance very exciting. Student exchange programs like Student work from dedicated community minded people to were the dominant countries. This is still true today. people that I will come in contact with. Being part of with when it comes to ping our youth into future leaders. Being part of this years exchange would make a community. I believeour community and Japan has a unique culture . One 1 would very much an exchange program means participating. I speak tremendous honor. have always participated. I also believe business enjoy learning more about. well in both individual and small group settings. Also, owners have a greater responsibility to contribute to with my years on the hospitality industry 1 have the community that provides the opportunity to be in learned to communicate well even when there are business. I believe these ideal directly relate to language barriers. I also just like people participation with our Sister City. I am currently president of the Seward Arts Council and was privileged to host several Obihiro citizens on I do not speak or know Japanese; I did spend a couple I love Seward and would be proud to represent our I love to travel experience other cultures; in February, I took my first, but certainly not last, trip to Asia; I their recent visit; It was a delightful experience and I days earlier this year in Tokyo visiting a good friend, lovely town in another country. It would be nice to No conflicts Yes I am Yes Vanessa Verhey and for would love to get to know Obihiro better; I enjoy and feel like 1 got to experience some of life there, but reciprocate the kindness and warmth 1 received as a with dates capable traveled around a month volunteering and playing sports in this great city of I'm sure it was the tip of the iceberg host to the citizen guests. Seward