DUBLIN SISTER CITY NEWSLETTER

February 19, 2004

Message From President:

Carol Satterthwaite

Well, it is the beginning of another year for the Dublin Sister City Association. Plans are in full force for the best Green & White Gala we have ever had. We are really excited to be having our Gala at the new Dublin Ranch Clubhouse. It is a beautiful place. Claudia McCormick and her committee have worked very hard to guarantee this to be a very snazzy event. Hope to see you all there. Spread the word and bring along friends. We are still waiting to hear if there will be Irish visitors. Fingers crossed!

On another note: I think if we all become active members we can bring a new life to our group and increase our membership. Go DSCA!

Green and White Gala - Friday Evening

The Dublin Sister City Association

Cordially invites you to attend the annual

Green & White Gala

Friday, March 12, 2004

The holiday weekend starts on Friday, March 12th with the Green &White Gala at Dublin Ranch Golf Clubhouse, 5900 Signal Hill Drive.  This will be the inaugural event for Dublin's newest golf club.  An Irish Happy Hour that includes, of course, green beer, begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner following at 7:00 p.m.  The Gala costs $60 per person, and on the menu is prime rib and salmon.  The Dublin Sister City Association sponsors the annual event which honors the delegation from Dublin's sister city, Bray, Ireland, and features rich Irish entertainment with the band Celtic Junket as well as other surprises.  Space is limited.  For tickets, call the Green & White Hotline at (925) 829-4758.

Community Pancake Breakfast - Saturday Morning

This event is sponsored by the Alameda County Firefighters Association Local 55 to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and has become a traditional part of the weekend.  Prices are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and seniors.  Stop by the Fire Station on the corner of Donohue and Amador Valley from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for breakfast on Saturday.  For more information, call (925) 833-6645.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday Morning

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning is the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.  The parade starts on Amador Plaza Road and proceeds east on Dublin Boulevard to Village Parkway, then north to Amador Valley Boulevard and west to Donahue Drive.  More than 60 floats will travel the route led by the Grand Marshals from Bray, Ireland.  The parade is also filled with local groups such as marching bands, bagpipers and emergency service vehicles all wrapped in green and gleaming with civic pride. Join the Sister City Board members and march in this great event.

DUBLIN SISTER CITY

Calendar for 2004:

March 12 - Green & White Gala- Dublin Ranch Clubhouse

April 14 - Board of Directors Meeting - Home of Ron and Carol Satterthwaite

May 12-General Membership Meeting - Knights of Columbus Room, St. Raymond, Dublin

June 9 - Board of Directors Meeting - Home of Phil and Chris Castelluccio

July - to be Announced - Possible Pub Night

August 11 - Board of Directors Meeting - Home of Ron and Carol Satterthwaite

August - 3rd Annual Joint Sister City Barbecue - Date to be announced

September 8 - General Membership Meeting - Nominating Committee for slate of Officers for 2004 Knights of Columbus Room, St. Raymond, Dublin,

October 13 - DSCA Barbecue - Home of Lou and Shirley Noval

November 10 - General Membership Meeting - Election of Officers for 2005, Knights of Columbus Room, St. Raymond, Dublin

December 8 -DSCA Christmas Party - Home of Phil and Chris Castelluccio

January 12 - DSCA Installation Dinner

Dublin Sister City Association

Board of Directors Meeting

February 17, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM at the Castelluccio home at 8189 Elgin Way, Dublin, CA 94568.

In Attendance: Carol Satterthwaite, Phil Castelluccio, Jim Kohnen, Dan Castillo

Minutes of the August 13, 2003 meeting Approved.  (M: Castelluccio, S: Castillo, P:  4:0)

Financial Report                   Balance                                  $3,199.19

Old Business

·         Newsletter to be published by Secretary by the end of February

·         Flagpole for Bray Park was tabled because of the cost of purchase and maintenance.

New Business

·         Green and White Gala planning has been spectacular.  It truly is going to be the event of the year.

·         Irish Visitors communication with Bray has been slow, nothing has been confirmed.

·         No Cal Sister City Conference T. McCormick and D. Piazza will represent Dublin.  Their $40 registration fee will be paid by Dublin Sister City.(M: Kohnen, S: Castillo P:4:0)

·         Consideration of joining City International under the City’s sponsorship was discussed.  McCormick and Piazza are to get more information at meeting

·         Calendar for 2004 Approved.(M: Castelluccio, S: Castillo, P: 4:0)

Meeting adjourned at 8:51PM.