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Sister Cities International <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />,, ,.. .r f ~ ,. <br /> <br />How to find a sister city <br />Steps to guide you in your search <br />Building a lasting relationship with a sister city, + • <br />county or state may well be one of the most <br />rewarding activities your community becomes involved with. . <br />However, the process of searching for and finding that special partner <br />who shares your interests and goals, is an intricate and often lengthy . <br />one. Therefore, your search. must be extremely well organized and <br />undertaken with great planning arid commitment. <br />It is up to you to take a proactive role in this process! <br />We often compare the'sister cities search process'to .the intricate <br />dance of matrimony, beginning with the awkward days of courtship to <br />well beyond a golden anniversary. With this analogy in mind, it is <br />crucial to be sensitive to the needs of your prospective community <br />and at all times, be aware that:this relationship is intended to.last a <br />uretime. Therefore, choose wisely! <br />-Checklist <br />,. <br />Please be aware that this checklist is meant to serve as a guide as you go through the <br />affiliations process. <br />We recommend that you download this information: <br />(available in Word format and save it for future reference. <br />If you have any questions, please contact Sister Cities (SCI). <br />1. U.S, communities: Please contact SCI for a Membership Application Packet or visit our <br />membership section, fill out the online application and join as adues-paying member. You <br />will gain access to our many resources arid benefits, as well as our global network of sister <br />city leaders. <br />International Communities: Your community is welcome to have their "Request for a <br />Sister City" form posted on our Web site by, filling it out and e-mailing or faxing it back to <br />SCI. You will not have access to individual community profiles, although SCI would be happy <br />to provide those to you when requested. <br />11/17/2003. <br />L' <br />~~°:..;;wF ~~. <br />