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Welcome!
"No impersonal representation of a culture can fully communicate its reality to others
who have never known its living substance. Through personal relations, our curiosity
can be fulfilled by a sense of knowledge; cynicism can give way to trust; and the
warmth of human freindship can be kindled."
President
John F. Kennedy
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Delegates to Izumi announced for High School/College/Boy Scout Delgations
The High School/College/Boy Scout delegates have been chosen. Please see the attached brochure for additional information on the delegates and this trip. If you have any questions, please call 952-563-8713.
Kite Day was May 7, 2006
Kite Day was held on May 7, 2006 during Mayor Isaka's visit to Bloomington. Pictures of this event can be viewed from our photo gallery which is accessible by going to the events page.
Mayor Isaka's VIP Delegation visited May 6 - 11
Pictures of the Mayor's visit can be viewed from our photo gallery which is accessible in the events panel on the left side of your screen.
Gordy Holm and Doree Maser are 2006 Spirit Award recipients
- Gordy Holm and Doree Maser are the 2006 recipients of the BSCO Spirit Award. Gordy and Doree are honored for their outstanding contributions to the BSCO including serving as a host family for students, chaperones, and teachers; serving on the BSCO board; delegates to Izumi City; handcrafting gifts for Izumi officials; and contributing countless hours of volunteer time manning booths at community events. See the BSCO News.
Taste of Japan event on Saturday, March 11th was very successful.
- The Taste of Japan event on Saturday, March 11th was very successful. The dinner was a sell out with 180 people dining on an authentic Japanese meal prepared by Sakura restaurant. An estimated 275 people were in attendance participating in a variety of entertainment and cultural activities. Mu performing Arts, Sakura Kai Koto Ensemble, Hapikido Karate, Mikaharu Kai Dancers and the Kobukan Dojo weapons demonstration were featured on stage at the event. In addition, the event featured a live and silent auction and interactive booths from Normandale College Japanese Garden & Language Program, Kobe College, Como Park Japanese Garden & Conservatory, St. Paul Sister City Nagasaki, Bloomington High School Japanese Clubs and the Minnesota Trade Office. Keynote speakers Kathi Hiyane‑Brown and Joel Suzuki shared their Japanese cultural background. A special thanks to City employees, community volunteers and Councilmember Karen Nordstrom who supported and participated in the event to make it a success!
Senshu Marathon Runners Update - February 22, 2005
- Izumi City has contacted us and relayed that the two marathon runners BSCO sent to run in the Senshu International Marathon on February 19th did a wonderful job. Brendan Hanley, patent attorney for Seagate Technology, ran it in 3 hours, 14 minutes. Tom Silverberg, external reporting manager for Xilinx, Inc., ran it in 3 hours, 34 minutes. The runners reported they had a wonderful time and are currently home in Bloomington. The Bloomington Sister City Organization congratulates both runners on a fine job and thanks them for their participation.
Hage Family recognized for their contributions
- At its meeting on November 7th the Bloomington City Council Proclaimed November 19th, 2005 as National Family Volunteer Day in Bloomington. (See Proclamation) BSCO members the Hage Family were recognized for their contributions. The Hage family is an Honorary Sponsor of the Bloomington Sister City Organization. They have actively supported Sister City's relationship with Izumi City for many years. Everyone in the family has traveled to Japan and their son Joel is currently studying in Japan. Both Joel and Steven have been part of student delegations that have traveled to Izumi city. Steven is currently volunteering as a tutor at the Jefferson High School Japanese class. The family has also hosted many students and a chaperone. They go out of their way to do special things like throwing a surprise birthday party for the Japanese student who was staying with them this summer. In Japan birthdays are not given much importance or celebration so the Hages made this a very special day for their guest. The Hage family are outstanding ambassadors for the City of Bloomington by building friendships and relationships at home and abroad
About this Web site
This site exists to celebrate the Sister City relationship between Bloomington, Minnesota,
USA, and Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. We hope we can provide
visitors and BSCO members alike with useful information about the Sister City relationship.On this website, you can:
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Please enjoy the site, and be sure to send your feedback and ideas about site content
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BSCO Mission |
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The Bloomington Sister City Organization, in support of the City of
Bloomington charter with Izumi City, Japan, works to promote understanding,
prosperity and goodwill through the exchange of education, commerce, and
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Board Officers |
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Lorinda Pearson |
Pres. |
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Tim Anderson |
V.P. |
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Diana Buechler |
Treas. |
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Luminita Vollmer |
Sec. |
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Board Members |
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Dick DeGonda
Jon Eagle
Pat Eagle
Steve Elkins, Council Rep
Nikole Gamble, Student
Brad Gluth, Corporate Rep
Kodo Kawamura
Chiharu Mikkelson
Sandy Nelson
Don Nguyen, Student
Dan Royer
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