Tyler Sister Cities: Citizen Diplomacy
EVERYONE HAS THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The dire situation in Ukraine has attracted the attention of the whole world. Our sister city, Jelenia Gora, Poland, is helping the Ukrainian people by providing aid and sheltering refugees. Tyler Sister Cities has the opportunity to MAKE A DIFFERENCE and assist in this effort. Please read the letter from the Mayor of Jelenia Gora regarding their efforts, and donate to this cause.
City of Tyler Accepts Check on Behalf of Jelenia Gora - April 8, 2022
Tyler Mayor Don Warren accepts a check from Tyler Sister Cities’ President Brent Pemberton and Treasurer Indre Pemberton: Read Facebook post
City of Tyler News Release: April 1, 2022
Tyler Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin speaks via Zoom with Mayor Jerzy Łużniak of Jelenia Góra. The call was facilitated by Tyler Sister Cities Jelenia Góra Liaison Mickey Slimp: Read news release
THANK YOU, EAST TEXAS, FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!
You ARE making a difference!
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE
Salsa dancing, kimono modeling, and even antique shopping are a part of our Tyler Sister Cities activities as we visit our compatriots and learn about cultures and commerce in their countries. With activities in Japan, Mexico, Poland, and Costa Rica, Sister Cities encourages Tyler residents to interact face-to-face with others from a variety of cultures.
On return visits to Texas, our new friends enjoy Tyler’s city treasures, visit the multitude of businesses located in Smith County, and participate in home visits with our community members.
GET INVOLVED
Tyler Sister Cities’ Board of Directors meet monthly to explore new avenues of engaging with our sister cities abroad, as well as continue working on existing projects. Our members participate in all events and are instrumental in our success. We welcome you to join Tyler Sister Cities and accompany us on our journey!
NEARLY 40 YEARS OF HISTORY
The City of Tyler joined Sister Cities International in 1982 in order to offer a global vision for East Texas and the Tyler community. Since that time, Tyler has “twinned” with six sister cities, located in Chile, Costa Rica, France, Japan, Mexico and Poland. Tyler is currently in the process of forming our 7th Sister City relationship with Qujing, China.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Tyler Sister Cities program is open to interested persons who seek to encourage international citizen diplomacy through informal community exchanges, educational, cultural and economic partnerships.
Membership includes entry to Tyler Sister Cities events, opportunities to travel, newsletter updates, and knowing that your contribution supports our mission to make a difference!
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