Catania Committee elezioni ufficiali

Si porta conoscenza della Signoria Vostra di quanto segue:

A seguito di una regolare rotazione delle cariche ufficiali il Comitato Catania dell’organizzazione Phoenix Sister Cities ha eletto alla carica di Chair del Comitato stesso Patti Syverson, la Dottoressa Syverson sussegue me stesso, Rosario Strano.

La Dottoressa Syverson che di professione e’ avvocato presso la ditta legale Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint, partecipa attivamente alle attivita’ del Comitato Catania gia’ da molti anni ricroprendo importanti cariche ufficiali, tra cui l’attuale, quella di Vice Chair. Auguro alla Dottoressa Syverson una felicissima esperienza come lo e’ stata per me, io rimarro’ a fare parte di questo incredibile gruppo nella posizione di Vice Chair,

Rispettosi Saluti,
Rosario Strano
Chair, Catania Committee
Phoenix Sister Cities
www.PhoenixSisterCities.org


To Whom It May Concern:

This is to inform you of the following:

Following a scheduled rotation/election for the officers’ positions for the Catania Committee of the organization Phoenix Sister Cities that the Committee has in fact elected Chair Mrs. Patti Syverson.

Mrs. Syverson whose profession is attorney for Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint has been a very active member of the Committee for a number of years holding various officer’s positions carrying out duties in exemplary manner.
I wish for Mrs. Syverson all the best and to say the least to have the most happy experience as I have for the last three years, I shall remain and continue to work for the Catania Committee in the position of Vice Chair,

Sincere regards,
Rosario Strano
Chair, Catania Committee
Phoenix Sister Cities
www.PhoenixSisterCities.org

updates

Dear Friends,

please save these dates:



1) Phoenix Sister Cities Global Links, Friday May 8th, Arizona Biltmore Hotel.for more detains please visit www.phoenixsistercities.org





2) The Committee in cooperation with other organization supports events on a reciprocal basis and in the light of strengthening a common interest for the greater good, a Not For Profit Concert Held By Giuseppe Ranzani and Ciro Giorgio Tuesday May 12th at Windgate Ranch Outdoor Living Room.



Rosario Strano

C.602-317-7100

http://twitter.com/Rosario_Strano

http://www.phoenixsistercities.org/

El día de los niños, Margaret T. Hance Park April 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m

Dear Friends,

please save the date the Catania Committee will have a booth at El día de los niños, Margaret T. Hance Park in central Phoenix on April 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. volunteers needed , Joanne Landfair is coordinating the teams, e/mail her at landfairj@cox.net .

Thank you,

Rosario Strano

C.602-317-7100
www.PhoenixSisterCities.org

Comitato Phoenix

Benvenuti a bordo come "Comitato Phoenix" Cari amici Catanesi, la WorldFest conclusasi si passa aprogetti successivi, Il Global Link e' on course,sara' eccezzionale per la presenza di massimi esperti in materia di Nano Tecnologie. Desideravo riproporre a voi amici quanto scrissi qualche mese fa.

" Cari Amici,
se ero casa vi avrei detto senza tanti preamboli, andiamoci a mangiar una pizza e ci facciamo una bella chiaccherata,mentre da qui sono obbligato ( sono molto grato per la tecnologia ) all'uso della posta elettronica.

In questi anni si e' fatto molto da parte di Catania,appunto come contributo che la Citta' di Catania ha dato a questo gemellaggio,e questo e' dovuto a voi.Questo e' detto in poche parole ed anche semplicemente.Se andiamo a vedere lo scopo dei gemellaggi tutto e quello che facciamo per supportare gli stessi,hanno degli effetti di lungo termine che e' difficilmente si puo' quantificare,e' statisticamente provato che i gemellaggi che funzionano sono di beneficio per le aree geografiche che ne abbracciano il concetto.

Lo scopo di questa' breve comunicazione e' di presentarvi l'un l'altro, la Citta' di Catania per ordine del Signor Sindaco,Dottor Raffaele Stancanelli,ha eletto in rappresentanza ufficiale per gestire appunto il gemellaggio per parte della Citta' di Catania l'assessorato allo Sport,Turismo e Tempo Libero,nella persona del Dottor Antonio Scalia. Ad oggi ho fatto del mio meglio per ragguagliare il Dottor Scalia di tutto quello che avete fatto,e che si e' fatto,come detto sopra,possiamo in tutti i sensi assertare che questo e' un vero e proprio investimento che facciamo nel bene comune. Ad oggi i programmi del "Youth Ambassador Program" "Artistico Culturali" ed "Economici"sono quantomeno esistenti e ben assestati con una roadmap gia' provata,come per esempio lo Youth Ambassador Program ed Artistico Culturali, molto da fare in altri campi. Ancora un importante dettaglio,l'incessante opera di marketing che i Vostri siti web hanno impostato, un lavoro incredibile.

Progetti conclusasi recentemente:
Youth Ambassador Program
Concerto dell'Artista oriundo Catanese Alfio Bonanno
Mostra artistico culturale Thru Each Others Eyes


Progetti in programma:
WolrdFest-una festa popolare e molto attesa,si propensa ad addiventare la piu' grande in Arizona per numero di persone. Si tiene ogni anno
Un Libro su Vincenzo Bellini scritto per il mercato NordAmericano da Barbara Quick www.BarbaraQuick.com
Una replica di mostra TEOE presso l'aerostazione di Phoenix-quinta nel mondo.
Global Links, un forum Economico Culturale,il tema ( si terra' nel Maggio 2009 ) Nanotecnologie,si tiene ogni anno
Youth Ambassador program- scambio di studenti da tenersi nell'estate del 2009,si tiene ogni anno
Competizione per artisti adulti non abili,si tiene ogni anno
Una fonte certa ed ufficiale di informazioni e' il sito www.PhoenixSisterCities.org io faro' in modo di comunicare con quanta piu' solerzia possibile le novita' in particolar modo per quando rigarda i concorsi.

In aggiunta allo Youth ambassador vi sono delle proposte di "allargare" lo stesso facendo partecipare intere classi a progammi di penpal, ed ancora nell'estate del 2009 una classe universitaria di ricercatori sara' a Catania per studi su ernergie alternative.Il campo educazione/accademico potrebbe espandersi all'infinito.

Per Vostra informazione Il Comitato Catania Phoenix Sister Cities si riunisce ogni terzo Giovedi del mese presso l'Arizona Italian American Club, www.azaic.org .
Il Comitato si onora si lavorare a stretto contatto di gomito con altre associazioni come L' Italy America Chamber of Commerce www.iaccw.net/phoenix, Il Thru Each Others Eyes www.teoe.org ,con Vincenzo Arcobelli fondatore e forte promotore della cultura Siciliana In tutto il NordAmerca vedi www.csna2007.org, Ed ancora il Comitato Catania Phoeni Sister Cities ha contatti con rappresentaza Diplomatiche e con parlamentari eletti nelle circoscrizioni estero, con contatti con associazioni culturali e musei presenti su tutto il territorio della Citta di Phoenix che sarebbe impossibile elencare.

Mi auguro che questa mail list possa continuare ad esistere,beddi ed affascinanti Catanisi ,io da parte mia posso solo dirvi che come mi hanno insegnato i miei genitori 'all'antica" nella vita si vive di soddisfazioni,e voi cari preziosi amici me ne avete date tante.

Con questo chiudo,da voi e' gia' sabato inoltrato, qua' e' appena l'alba, auguro a tutti un sereno fine settimana,

Graditi saluti,

Rosario Strano
C.602-317-7100
O.480-302-8593
F.480-451-0415
www.PhoenixSisterCities.org

rsr.strano@gmail.com

Phoenix Sister Cities Awards

AWARDS

2007 BEST OVERALL PROGRAM
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the award for Best Overall Program in the United States for cities with populations of 500,000 and over. This award, the most prestigious given by Sister Cities International, recognized Phoenix Sister Cities for innovative exchanges with projects like the Bellini Opera Engagement and the enhanced Youth Ambassador Exchange Program as well as outstanding events like WorldFEST featuring all ten sister cities. It also recognizes excellent local program governance and the participation of numerous volunteers in the promotion of international cooperation and friendship. This represents the 7th time in the past 18 years that Phoenix Sister Cities has received the top award.


2007 DISABILITY ADVOCACY AWARD
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the 2007 award for Disability Advocacy. This award was the result of two major projects in calendar year 2007: the 2nd Annual International Competition for Artists with Disabilities; and, a workshop on brain trauma given in Hermosillo, Mexico to a total of over 80 therapists. The award also is a product of an adaptive toy distribution targeted to disabled children in Hermosillo. The Disabilities Awareness Committee of Phoenix Sister Cities has now been recognized 7 times in the past 10 years with this well deserved award.

2006 50th Anniversary Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission was a recipient of the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary Award at the July 2006 conference of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. The award recognized sister city programs that demonstrated long-term commitment and sustainability of their sister city programs. Community submissions were evaluated on the number and quality of exchange programs that emphasized the role of volunteers as leaders in public diplomacy; comprehensive participation from the community in exchanges and events diverse in scope; and the consistent involvement of local government in the sister city program

2005 Best Overall Program
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 500,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.

2005 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of Phoenix Sister Cities participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. Phoenix Sister Cities has continued to cooperate with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department by hosting a delegation from Chengdu, China. This delegation was treated to an in-depth look at the local fire departments as well as public safety program.

2005 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

2004 Best Overall Program
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more that 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.

2004 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cites Commission received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of PSCC's participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. PSCC recently cooperated with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department in presenting a 5-member delegation from Chengdu, China to various public safety departments and facilities throughout Phoenix.

2004 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

2003 Innovation Award for Education
At the 48th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Education in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, International Young Artist Competition, Global Connections World Technology Conference, Short-Term Teacher Exchange and the Long-Term Teach Abroad.



2002 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.

2002 Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in our first-ever participation in the Taipei Dragon Boat Festival in Taipei, Taiwan.

2001 Best Overall Program
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.

2001 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

2001 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.

2000 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

2000 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 45th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.

1999 Best Overall Program
At the 44th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 30,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.

1999 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

1998 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.

1997 Best Overall Program for Youth and Education
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received a Best Overall Award in the category of “Best Youth Program” from Sister Cities International for involving youth in organizational activities with all sister cities, specifically the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, the Chengdu Educational Exchange Programs and Girls Day.

1996 Special Achievement for Education
Sister Cities International presented this award for excellence in Education. Through the efforts of the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission and several innovative teachers at South Mountain High School, students at the inner-city school were able to explore the world around them through the Internet, participate in PSCC/Chengdu Committee events and host students from China. This project was funded from the proceeds of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates’ book, The Road Ahead.

1996 Best Overall Program
For the third time, Sister Cities International recognizes Phoenix and their affiliates for the continuance of an exceptional program that demonstrates, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.

1995 Special Achievement Award for Trade & Tourism Development
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities that have developed unique exchange projects that contribute to the growth and expansion of a local sister cities program. PSCC, in cooperation with the Maricopa Community District Colleges, the Chengdu Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Office, and the Phoenix corporate community, received this award for the establishment of the Chengdu Training Program.

1995 Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll
The Phoenix Excellence in Education Commission placed PSCC on the Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll in recognition of the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program’s outstanding effort and involvement in education partnerships.

1994 Best Overall Program
This award represents Sister Cities International’s recognition of U.S. cities and their affiliates that have demonstrated, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.

1993 Special Achievement for Cultural Exchange
Sister Cities International presented this award in recognition of Phoenix’s contribution to international understanding through cultural exchanges with Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and the increase in value of its exchange activities resulting from Viva Hermosillo Days held in Phoenix in 1992.

1991 Special Achievement for Cultural Awareness
Phoenix received this Sister Cities International award for cultural awareness in recognition of coordinating the 100 member Taipei City Symphony’s U.S. debut and participation in Chinese Week 1990.

1989 Best Single Project
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities for the development and implementation of a significant project that shows imagination for the furtherance of the local program and the community. Phoenix was presented this award for Japan Week 1989.

Il Comitato Catania dell’organizzazione Phoenix Sister Cities informa:

Il Comitato desidera ringraziare L'assessore Allo Sport Turismo e Tempo Libero Dottor Antonio Scalia ed il suo Staff che cura i programmi del gemellaggio per parte della Citta' di Catania.
Si desidera inltre ringraziare gli innumerevoli sforzi effettuati a beneficio di questo gemellaggio da parte dei tanti Cittadini Catanesi e Siciliani, tanti ed innumerevoli che sarebbe impossibile elencare.

Febbraio 27-28 Marzo 1,2009- World FEST, una manifestazione ( annuale ) con fitto calendario di shows e presenze rappresentanti tutte le Citta’ con cui la Citta’ di Phoenix e’ gemellata. La Citta' di Catania e la Citta' di Phoenix sono gemellate dall'anno 2001.

Il Comitato Catania avra’, come per gli anni precedenti una propria area ove esporra’ materiale ed informazioni riguardante la Citta’ di Catania.Volontari membri della Comitato saranno presenti presso il proprio stand per gli interi tre giorni della manifestazione, si prevede che quest’anno ci saranno tra I 15,000 ( quindicimila ) e 20,000 ( ventimila ) presenze.

Maggio 2009- Global links- ( Annuale ) Forum Socio Culturale/Scientifico, il Comitato Catania supportato dalla iniziale sponsorizzazione della StMicroelectronics dalla sua nascita,continua in questa particolare relazione con la presenza quest’anno di uno speaker che rappresentera’ la societa’ stessa. Il tema del Forum quest'anno saranno le nanotecnologie.

Giugno/Luglio 2009- ( Annuale ) Student Ambassadors Exchange, programma annuale di scambio di studenti, il Comitato lavora per assicurare che il programma sia sempre rappresentato con studenti provenienti da entrambe le Citta’. Per la Citta’ di Catania il programma e’ seguito e guidato dall’Istituto Tuttolingue www.tuttolingue.net

Il Comitato Catania si pregia di collaborare e portare avanti progetti di varia natura con altre organzzazioni presenti nello Stato dell'Arizona, tra cui la Italo American Chamber of Commerce,l' Arizona American Italian Club, Ufficio internazionale per le Pubbliche relazioni di Phoenix, il Vice Consolato di Phoenix, l'Arizona State University,ed altre ancora.

Il Comitato desidera ricordare la trasferta ( 5 Ottobre 2007 ) del Teatro Massimo Vincenzo Bellini, per mano del geniale Direttore Artistico Ignazio Monaco il quale ha gestito una rappresentazione unica a cui e’ intervenuta la Governatrice dello Stato dell’Arizona Janet Napolitano.

Il Comitato desidera ricordare l’esposizione dei costume della collezione del Museo Belliniano,esposizione avvenuta presso il terminal quattro dell’aerostazione del Phoenix Sky Harbor. L'esposizione e' durata sei mesi ( Ottobre 2007 Maggio 2008 )

Il Comitato desidera ricordare la recente mostra da parte del TEOE Thru Each Other’s Eyes per mano del fotografo professionista Riccardo Lombardo,avvenuta a Catania presso il monastero dei Benedittini.

Per finire il Comitato Catania desidera ricordare e mettere in risalto il lavoro fatto dal fondatore di www.Cataniaperte.it www.Etnavally.com webmaster e fondatore Salvo Vazzana per il grande e consistente coverage che ha dato e continua a dare alle iniziative del gemellaggio.

Sarebbe lungo e noioso ( per chi legge ) elencare tutte le attivita' svolte ad oggi da questa organizzazione ( non profit ) il nostro desiderio e' di poter continuare a lavorare ed intensificare relazioni che portino a risultati concreti a beneficio reciproco delle rispettive cittadinanze.


Rispettosamente a nome del Comitato che mi pregio di presiedere,

Porgo,

Distinti saluti,

Rosario Strano

Tanti Auguri di Buone Feste

E d e’ certo con un bilancio piu’ che positivo che ci accingiamo a chiudere l’anno,per le attivita’ portate avanti, per le nuove idee e sopratutto per i nuovi amici che si sono avvicinati alla nostra organizzazione. Il gemellaggio per noi e’ cosa molto seria, e’ un link che portera’ con il tempo risultati positivi per entrambe le citta’, siamo altresi convinti che molto rimane da fare.

Cogliamo l’occasione per fare sentiti Auguri di Buone Feste al Signor Sindaco della Citta’ di Catania il Dottor Raffaele Stancanelli e Tutta l’amministrazione in particolar modo salutiamo l’ Assessore allo Sport,Turismo e Dottor Antonio Scalia. Ancora Auguri e saluti affettuosi e tanti ringraziamenti a tutti gli amici a Catania che hanno cosi seriamente appoggiato e supportato le attivita’ del gemellaggio, senza ombra di dubbio cari amici avete dimostrato di essere dei veri paladini del volontariato.

Per chiudere desidero aggiungere che per coloro che desiderassero mettersi in contatto con una qualsiasi organizzazione presente nella Citta’ di Phoenix possono certamente scrivere a me ,saro’ felice di poter essere di aiuto e di fare da tramite, Buone Feste da parte del Comitato Catania Phoenix Sister Cities!



Buone Feste,

Rosario Strano



http://www.phoenixsistercities.org/