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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEThis edition of our Vision magazine opens the Hispanic Heritage Month celebra-

tions for your Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber. It is time to remember our Hispanic ancestors and the contributions of the Hispanic people to this country. It is time to celebrate the culture, the traditions, and the histories that make us who we are. And to mark this important date, I personally would like to invite you to join us at the 16 de Septiembre celebration that will be held at the Ortiz Center on September 16 from 5pm to 9pm. We are bringing to this event several attractions; the ballet folklórico from the Universy of Coahuila in Mexico, and the Alcorta’s Folkloric Academy from our city, mariachis, singers, arts & crafts from different States in Mexico, and the Grito Ceremony (shout) conducted by the Consul from the Mexican General Consulate of San Antonio, all this too make you experience a little bit of the Hispanic culture with-out leaving town. Another reason that you won’t want to miss this event is because we will be honoring during the event our Mister Amigo, Rep. Todd Hunter, for his con-tinuous support to the Hispanic Chamber and our business community, and Dr. Gilda E. Ramirez will received the Dora Cervera Mirabal’s award. The food will be provided by the Corpus Christi Mustangs and the proceeds from the event will benefit the Mano a Mano Scholarship program. We look forward to seeing you there.

However, we are not only about celebrations. Last month we hosted the State of the Port Address event, during this event Port Commission Chair, Judy Hawley, gave us an update of the latest accomplishments and the upcoming challenges of the Port Corpus Christi with a sold-out audience. As the Port is an important engine that moves our city forward, this was a unique opportunity to our business community to anticipate and be more prepared for the future of our community. We thank again the Port Corpus Christi for allowing us to host this important event and to our sponsors that made it possible.

On another note, in the following pages you will find out how the Corpus Christi Sister Cities Program is changing lives, the importance of wellness and how to add it to your day, and the latest news from the Texas A&M Innovations Center, finally, take a look at your Chamber at work pictures of our latest events and get to know one of our Embajadores, Tania Solis.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Vision Magazine and please remember that here, at your Hispanic Chamber of Commerce we are always working to assist any and all small businesses in the Corpus Christi area, as they are the life blood of this great city. If you would like more information on our business resources and opportunities that we here at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offer, we encourage you to call or to stop by the CCHCC office where we are eagerly awaiting to assist with your business needs.

Respectfully,

Teresa Rodriguez BartlettPresident/CEOCorpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

ExEcutivE BoardEddie L. Garcia

Chairman E.L. Garcia Insurance Co.New York Life Insurance

Rosie Gonzalez CollinChair-Elect

Port Corpus Christi Authority

Carmen AriasSecretary

Radiology & Associates

Justice Greg PerkesTreasurer

13th Court of Appeals Nueces County

John VallsPast Chairman

Valls Consulting Group

Board of dirEctorsEric Villarreal

Parliamentarian LNV

Tom BecquetJason’s Deli

Barbara Canales Port Corpus Christi Authority

Rachel Canales CanLong Investments, LTD.

Luis Cifuentes Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Larry R. Elizondo Sr.CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery

Alex GarciaK & M Premier Real State

Regina GarciaH-E-B

Frank HastingsPlainsCapital Bank

Lisa HinojosaCITGO Corpus Christi Refinery

Samuel Longoria Kleberg Bank

Philip RamirezTurner, Ramirez and Associates, Inc

Fred SegundoCorpus Christi International Airport

Ken TreviñoWorkforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

staffTeresa Rodriguez Bartlett

President/CEO

David DavilaMembership Services Director

Deborah TeixeiraCommunications Liaison



Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this Vision articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the CCHCC or its members and the articles are provided for information purposes only.

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MESSAGE DEL PRESIDENTEEsta edición de nuestra revista Visión inicia con las celebraciones del Mes de la Herencia

Hispana de su Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Corpus Christi. Durante este mes es el momento de recordar a nuestros antepasados hispanos y de las contribuciones de las personas de origen hispano en este país. Es el momento de celebrar la cultura, las tradiciones y las historias que nos hacen quienes somos. Y para celebrar esta importante fecha, personalmente, me gustaría invitarlos a que se unan a nosotros en el Festival del 16 de Setiembre, el cual se celebrará en el Centro Salomón Ortiz de Ésta ciudad, el 16 de septiembre de 5pm a 9pm. Durante este festival, contaremos con varias atracciones abiertas al público como el ballet folklórico de la Universidad de Coahuila en México, y la Academia Folklórica de Alcorta de nuestra ciudad, mariachis, cantantes, artesanías de los diferentes estados de México, la Ceremonia del Grito, llevada a cabo por el Cónsul del Consulado General de México en San Antonio, todo esto para experimentar un poquito de nuestra cultura hispana sin tener que salir de la ciudad. Otra de las razones por las que no podrá perderse este importante festival es la cena preparada por los Mustangs con el propósito de recaudar fondos para nuestro programa de becas para nuestros estudiantes de Mano a Mano, durante la cena se le presentara el reconocimiento a nuestro Mister Amigo, Rep. Todd Hunter, por su constante apoyo a la Cámara Hispana y nuestra comunidad de negocios, y la Dr. Gilda E. Ramírez, quien recibirá el premio de Dora Cervera Mirabal. Los esperamos en este colorido Festival.

Sin embargo, su Cámara de Comercio Hispana no sólo realiza fiestas. El pasado mes se llevo a cabo el Informe de Actividades del Puerto Corpus Christi, durante este evento Puerto la Presidenta de la Comisión, Judy Hawley, informó a los asistentes acerca de los últimos logros y los desafíos del futuro del Puerto Corpus Christi. Ya que el puerto es un importante motor que mueve nuestra ciudad hacia adelante, esta fue una excelente oportunidad para nuestra comunidad de negocios para actualizarse del acontecer en el Puerto y estar mejor preparados para el futuro. Le damos las gracias una vez más, al Puerto Corpus Christi por habernos permitido ser los anfitriones de este importante evento, y a nuestros patrocinadores que lo hiceron posible para nosotros.

En otra nota, en las siguientes páginas encontrará información acerca de cómo el programa Ciudades Hermanas de Corpus Christi está cambiando la vida de las personas, en otro artículo le informaremos acerca de la importancia del bienestar y la forma de incorporarlo a su día, además de las últimas noticias del Centro de Innovación de Texas A&M, por último, eche un vistazo a la sección de su “Cámara Trabajando”, en donde encontrará las fotos de nuestros eventos más recientes y conocerá um poco más acerca de uno de nuestros embajadores, Tania Solis.

Espero que disfruten esta edición de su Revista Visión y por favor, recuerde que aquí, en la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Corpus Christi estamos trabajando continuamente para ayudar a las organizaciones de negocios con énfasis a nuestros pequeños negocios en el área de Corpus Christi los cuales son la sangre de la vida de esta gran ciudad. Si desea obtener más información acerca de los recursos y las oportunidades que ofrece la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, no dude en llamar o visitar nuestras oficinas donde los esperamos dispuestos en todo momento, para ayudar a las necesidades de su empresa. En la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, no dude en llamar o pasar por el CCHCC oficina donde los atenderemos con gusto para ayudar a las necesidades de su empresa.

Respetuosamente,

Teresa Rodriguez BartlettPresident/CEOCorpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Valery McEachin

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6 This is the Hispanic Heritage Month: Let’s Celebrate

8Health and Wellness: Something so big is easier when made small

10 Embajador on the Spotlight: Tania Soliz

12 Your Hispanic Chamber at Work

16Development of Coworking Space is Breaking Down the Cubicle Walls

18 Sister Cities Program: changing lives forever



ChaIRmaN’S MESSAGEBienvenidos! To our current issue of Vision.

September is upon us! I have always considered September as the month that establishes stability. Parents and Grandpar-ents are back on their schedule of shuttling kids and grandkids back to school. Business owners, after vacationing, are revisit-ing the goals they set for themselves at the beginning of the year and working on how to achieve them. To our members, I would urge you to look at the resources we have available at the His-panic Chamber to help you reach your goals. To our prospective members reading this, please reach out to us and let us know how the Hispanic Chamber can help you.

During September, we begin to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to October 15). The length of the cel-ebration was expanded by President Ronald Reagan and en-acted into law on August 17, 1988. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanics and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates their heritage and culture.

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month join us for a 16 de Septi-embre Fiesta with mariachis, ballet folklórico, handcrafted ar-tisanias direct from the artists, and great food provided by the

Corpus Christi Mustangs. Help us honor our own Mister Amigo Rep. Todd Hunter for his support of the community and Dr. Gil-da Ramirez in receiving the Dora Cervera-Mirabal Leadership award. Also, cap of the evening by shouting with us during the Grito, conducted by the Mexican Consulate of San Antonio. The proceeds from this event will go to our ever growing Mano a Mano scholarship program.

I encourage you to take advantage of the services we provide: use our office as your office, join us at events and mixers, and engage with what the Hispanic Chamber can do for YOU and your business. Use our weekly e-blast to share your events and promotions with more than 2000 direct contacts. Send your ar-ticle to the next edition of Vision magazine. Join our events and connect to business leaders of our region. I look forward to cel-ebrating with you at our next event, the 16 de Septiembre.

With YOUR help we can Empower Small Business!

Les deseo mucho exito,

Eddie L. Garcia2015 Chairman



This is the Hispanic Heritage Month: Let’s Celebrate! The month of September opens the

celebrations of the hispanic heritage Month in the United States. Officially, the hispanic heritage month is observed from September 15 to October 15, and this is because September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin american countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, October 12 is the Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, the day Christopher Columbus discovered America, which falls within this 30 day period.

In Mexico, the traditional celebration includes a lot of typical food, music and dance, joining friends and family, and to perform the Grito Mexicano. The Grito is an expression of patriotism, and is normally done after the toast. Everyone shouts together to praise the heroes of the Independence. To be part of this exciting experience, learn these words you should yell very loud:

Mexicanos! Vivan los héroes que nos dieron patria!

Viva Hidalgo! Viva Morelos!Viva Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez!Viva Allende! Vivan Aldama y Matamoros!Viva la independencia nacional!Viva México! Viva México! Viva México!

A good opportunity for you to experience the Grito and the typical dances, music and food is the 16 de Septiembre Festival, offered by the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber. The Festival will take place at the Ortiz Center on Wednesday, September 16 from 5 PM to 9 PM with several special attractions, many of them coming directly from Mexico.

There will be presentations of the Ballet Folklórico Xochiquetzalli and El Grupo Takinkai, from Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila. The Ballet group has been recognized one of the most prominent Ballets of the Coahuila state and has participated on numerous festivals all around Mexico, in Italy, Greece and Cuba, directed by Miguel Angel Salazar Valdes and Professor Carmen Valdes, pioneer of the Coahuila Folklore. Tankikai in the Maya language means “I want to sing”. The Tankikai group was created with the purpose of preserve and spread the traditions and music from Latin America, and counts more than 3,500 performances since its foundation in 1978, including concerts in Mexico, U.S., France, Italy and Cuba. The singers Alejandro Ramirez Arrellin, Navid C. Rodriguez, Walterio Magdaleno and Mariachis will be also sharing the stage and entertaining the audience.

The food at the Festival will be provided

by the Mustangs of Corpus Christi, a group of business men and community leaders from our city. They selflessly cook their famous pork ribs for various charities and community functions since 1988, to help them raise funds for their programs

The ceremony will be held by the Mexican General Consulate in San Antonio that will come to Corpus Christi to this special occasion. The Consulate and the hispanic Chamber have been having a good relationship that benefits the entire population. Earlier this year, the Hispanic Chamber organized and promoted four Consulate Mobile events, providing services to more than 2,000 people.

Another attraction will be the Mexican Artisans that will be selling their arts and crafts at the entrance of the event, starting at 2 PM. Several artists will be showcasing their work with hand-painting, ceramics, jewelry and decorations. Don’t miss the chance to buy Mexican artesanias direct from the artists and without leaving town.

No matter if you are Hispanic or not, look around and see the Hispanic influence over music, sports, literature, movies, politics and food. Come celebrate with us and live this experience and share it with your family and friends! There are so many reasons to celebrate, pick one and have fun!



The Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Invites you to celebrate:

Join us for Food, Fun, Music, Artisans from Mexico, a special ceremony by the Mexican Consulate and

to honor two valuable members of our community:

2015 DORA CERVERA MIRABAL AWARD

Dr. Gilda E. Ramírez

For tickets and information please call 361 887 7408

MISTER AMIGO AWARD

State Rep. Todd Hunter

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Food provided by:

The Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Presents:

Proceeds will benefit

Sponsors:

Scholarhip Foundation



A change in season can lead to something new...

as the summer season ends (although you might not know with the heat that lingers), we approach a time for changes: changes in weather, changes in vacation travel, changes in school activities, changes in sports availability; many things around us are changing, whether we want them to or not. What about the changes within us that we either want to make or need to make? What about our health and wellness for better overall well-being? Come to think of it, how many really know what I’m talking about when I say the words Wellness or well-being?

As an avid exercise and health enthusiast (for over 40 years) who has been involved in the Wellness sector for the last 6 years, I plan to provide a series of insights designed to help you better understand what Wellness is and what it can provide for your health, outlook and overall sense of purpose and well-being.

Wellness is about more than diet and exercise. Many believe that if one has a handle on physical and nutritional modifications, everything else falls into place, yet every year we start with good intentions towards diet and exercise and many of us fall short. In falling short, we may think that things should be done differently the next time, but what about addressing more than just diet and exercise? Thinking that it only takes physical and nutritional preparation to reach your potential can

often result in falling short of your goals, without completely understanding why.

Maybe, bringing other factors into the picture could allow you to have more tools for the bigger picture that defines Wellness.

We can do ‘anything’, if it’s only going to last three weeks!

I have always believed that if you have an end in sight, many things are possible. Another way of putting it is to imagine being able to ‘see the light at the end of the tunnel’ for each endeavor that you encounter; even if you have to make that endeavor shorter to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As an example, when I talk with people about what I do for nutrition, I break it down into small time units. I say that I can do any nutrition routine for 3 weeks. Once I’ve achieved that ‘mini goal’, I say that I can repeat what I just did for another 3 weeks because I know how it feels and I know the results it gives me. Taking it in 3 week intervals allows you to make the initial changes you need to make, without having to see the change as the first day lasting the rest of your life, with no end in sight.

So when we consider that Wellness involves more than diet and exercise towards an improvement in overall well-being, and consider an initial plan lasting 3 weeks, you can see the total plan as a series of 3 week intervals. These series or steps can become much easier to

manage than one life-long plan. The light at the end of the tunnel is seen after each 3 week cycle and it makes the entire time (e.g. 9 to 12 weeks) more manageable and practical.

I truly believe that where the mind is, the body will be; and that where the mind and the heart go, the body will follow.

The mental and emotional parts are critical when reaching goals that are new; especially, those that are considered unreachable or out-of-this-world! Let’s face it, none of us have physical bodies that are actively performing 24 hours a day, yet our minds never shut down. When you think about it, our minds and emotions are in awareness mode at all times. I believe that it’s just a matter of channeling that awareness in a positive direction to allow your physical body to reach the desired goal.

Have fun and congratulate yourself on your achievement each step of the way! Remember that the internet provides access to delicious and healthy recipes. Make your three weeks interesting!

In the next few articles, I will provide experience-based benefits related to the use of 3 week cycles (intervals, or steps) in the areas of physical, emotional and overall well-being - remember: you can do almost ‘anything’ if it’s only going to last 3 weeks!

Mark K. Jordan received a certificate for setting a Guinness World Record for most pull-ups done within 24 hours. (He did 4321 of them, at age 54!). He appeared on Dr. Oz in recognition of his Wellness accomplishments.

For more information about Wellness consultations, coaching services, or speaking engagements contact Mark at [email protected] or visit www.markkjordan.com

About Mark Jordan

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How did you become an Embajador of the Hispanic Chamber?

With my current profession, working for State Farm, comes the importance of being recognized and accepted in the community. Our agent was searching an organization to join and chose the Hispanic Chamber. I immediately voiced my desire to be a part of this organization.

What are your motivations to be a volunteer?

My motivations to be a volunteer stem from the overwhelming sense of accomplishment that came with volunteering for the Catholic Church we were part of in Houston. As a State Farm representative, I believe it is important to give to the community we serve. In order for the citizens of Corpus Christi to embrace us and the profession we each represent we must care for and serve the community by being good stewards to the city’s people.

What do you consider your major achievement?

I am proud to say that my biggest achievement over the years has been the ability to implement my own accountability structure to ensure my audits always passed.

And what was your main challenge? Of all the challenges I’ve ever faced the

biggest by far is being the wife of a police officer. With the negative rhetoric that police have to face, I am very much aware of the dangers my husband faces every time he puts on his uniform.

How long have you been living in Corpus Christi? How do you like it?

My husband and I moved here in 2010 from Houston due to family related reasons. Although skeptical at first, we soon realized that living in Corpus Christi has its advantages in terms of quality time with the family and education for our children.

Why is the Hispanic culture important to you?

Growing up in South Texas I realized that the hispanic culture has deep roots here. Being proficient in Spanish, I have a respect for the culture and the history behind it. I enjoy listening to the stories my clients share with me that define their individual portrayal of the culture.

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Women in Business, June 25, 2015 Sister Cities Press Conference, July 24, 2015

Sister Cities Press Conference, July 24, 2015 Sister Cities Press Conference, July 24, 2015

Twin Peaks Ribbon Cutting, Aug 3, 2015

Women in Business, June 25, 2015 Women in Business, June 25, 2015

Women in Business, June 25, 2015

Sister Cities Press Conference, July 24, 2015





The BIG Event, Aug 5, 2015


International Outreach to Veracruz, Mexico, Aug 12, 2015

International Outreach to Veracruz, Mexico, Aug 12, 2015 2015 State of the Port Address, Aug 19, 2015


TamaCC 40th Anniversary Convention, Aug 6, 7, 8, 2015

International Outreach to Veracruz, Mexico, Aug 12, 2015




2015 State of the Port Address, Aug 19, 2015

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Buenos Dias Corpus Christi, Aug 28, 2015

Gen. Consulate of Spain in Houston, Aug 24, 2015

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In the american culture individualism and independence are considered valu-able. In the work environment, sometimes these values are superseded by profes-sionalism and formalities. By contrast, the research and feedback about coworking spaces all point to a solution that can im-prove a personís motivation, productivity, teamwork and even health in a corporate environment.

The idea of coworking space is relative-ly new but is spreading rapidly due to the seemingly endless benefits it produces for the worker. People in these shared work-spaces find that the communal aspect of coworking spaces help them develop a support system with other people who are passionate about their work. Different minds come together and are free to ex-change information and skills and perhaps combine work projects.

Coworking space is mostly reserved for, “freelancers, remote workers, and other independent professionals [who] work to-gether in a shared, communal setting”. A definition provided in an article by the Har-vard Business Review article, “Why Peo-ple Thrive in Coworking Spaces”.

Fast Company’s online article, “The Fu-ture Of Coworking And Why It Will Give Your Business A Huge Edge” contained a poll over Deskmag, a current coworking space, which revealed that, “68 percent of those said they were able to focus better, and almost as many (64 percent) reported they were better able to complete task[s] on time”. Additional benefits of coworking spaces include the creation of innova-tive ideas inspired by working with differ-ent minds and potential solutions that the worker may have never considered.

This demonstrates the value of cowork-ing spaces, which open up the realm of possibility to the worker by increasing their chance of finding the best-suited solution

to their problem. Perhaps business practices can be re-

defined by revolutionizing the traditional office space. Locally, the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, provides co-working space for clients to pursue suc-cess with their unique business startups. Through this space the clients have im-mediate access to an entrepreneurial en-vironment and are given the opportunity to create a hub of business exchange.

Client companies at the Center include a range of industries from aerospace tech-nology to education, virtually eliminating the fear of working alongside competition. The politics of working in an office environment dissipate and people are open to discuss and test plans with other entrepreneurs.

One of the Center’s first coworking space clients is a company known as Team-Up, a company that joined the Center initially as a Pre-Incubation client. Through that pro-

gram, Team-Up and the staff worked on developing a mobile tracking application designed to monitor the activity of small businesses.

According to Charlie Kode, a founder of Team-Up, the value of the coworking space was found in “being at the cross-roads of new enterprises at various stages of development”.

Since coworking creates a space to share multiple perspectives, tenets may find they have access to ideas and inspi-ration that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Liz Elam, founder of LinkCoworking, recalls what she terms “accelerated ser-endipity” in a quote found in an article by Forbes, “What Coworking Can Really Do For You”, “Not only are you around other inspiring independent business owners - but you could be rubbing elbows with your next investor, your future partner or your board of advisors”.

Coworking Spaces is now available on the 2nd floor of the Innovation Center.

Development of Coworking Space is Breaking down the Cubicle Walls

Think-tank group approach is highly promoted at the Innovation Center.



Many traditional and corporate offices are seeking to replicate the synergetic environ-ment of coworking space by creating less divided and isolated spaces to work in.

In that same Harvard Business Review article it states that more companies are bringing coworking into their business strategy by providing spaces that can be “us[ed] as an alternative place for people to work” and by “providing a 1:1 ratio (or close to it) of desk seats to seats in shared settings used for either collaborative work or quiet work”.

The communal aspect of coworking spaces draw in professionals, but ultimately it is the atmosphere of the brand that keeps tenets there. In this case, professionals looking for a space dedicated to fostering small businesses and entrepreneurs can find that at the Innovation Center.

Entrepreneur’s article, “What’s the Top Benefit of Co-working Spaces” states, “A great co-working space [is] a collection of minds inspired by the brand that brought them together”.

The steps being taken to break down the isolating walls of an office cubicle reflects

people’s desire to engage in real human connection.

“They want to make connections and feel connected in a day and age that is so tech minded and often disconnected”, states Andrea Chen, the Executive Director of Propeller Incubator in another Forbes’ ar-ticle, “Coworking: Is It Just A Fad Or The

Future Of Business?”.The appeal of coworking spaces is the

ability to grow, be authentic and have a voice within the workplace. Such spaces have created a social movement that will change the way we think about traditional business practices and our role in it.

Clients of the Innovation Center enjoyed the networking opportunities at the Innovation Center.



This summer Corpus Christi received a group of very special visitors. Teenagers from France, Japan, and Taiwan arrived in Corpus Christi to spend two weeks for education and fun that will certainly change their lives forever. They are part of the Sister City program. Established in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the program strives for cultural development and global understanding among countries coordinates and maintain relationships between sister cities around the world. Corpus Christi has been part of the program it since 1962 and has established affiliations with seven cities: Agen, France; Toledo, Spain; Yokosuka, Japan; Keelung, Taiwan; Veracruz, Mexico; Monterrey, Mexico, and Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Each year, local students are selected as ambassadors to represent Corpus Christi. After some training, they are sent to one of our Sister Cities where they stay with a host family for two weeks to experience their culture and customs. At the end of two weeks, our local students travel back to Corpus Christi with their Sister City students who are then hosted by families here in Corpus Christi. This year, Corpus Christi sent four students to Agen, France, Yokosuka, Japan, and Keelung, Taiwan, and each sister city have sent two students each. In Corpus Christi, all the 10 teens visited our museums, beaches and other tourist sites around the city, participated on a Press Conference at the Hispanic Chamber, shared their experience at the City Council and had a lot of fun!

More than just visiting another country, the experiences that the Sister Cities Program provides to the participants go further. As the students live with a local family for two weeks, experiencing their daily lives like actual family, the bonds created can last forever. In the following testimonials you can see why this is a unique, life-changer experience.

Sister Cities Program

changing lives forever“In 1976, when I was a junior at W. B. Ray High School, I was selected to

represent my high school and Corpus Christi as a Student Ambassador to Yokosuka, Japan.

The Sister City Program changes lives and impresses upon a person the fact that we are all the same no matter what part of the world we are from. It does not matter if we speak the same language or have the same cultural backgrounds because in the end, we are all the same.

My oldest son, Larry Jr., was selected to be a Student Ambassador to Yokosuka, Japan. He was able to meet my host Mother and Sisters and shared with me the emotion he felt when he entered into their home, and saw that she had a picture of me in my Kimono in her living room.

In 2009, my oldest daughter, Ashley, was honored to be selected to be a Student Ambassador to Keelung, Taiwan thus forging a new and wondrous path for our family. Finally, in 2015, my youngest daughter, Audrey, was honored to be selected as a Student Ambassador to Yokosuka, Japan. Not only my oldest host family sister meet and visit with her for a whole day, but my son’s host family did as well. Now, our three families were one after 38 years. Even more amazing is that our host daughter from Japan, Chieko, also met up with her and spent a day with her as well.

We now have three host children, Monica that lives in Taiwan, and Chieko and Rika that live in Japan. They are forever part of our lives and our family. When we speak about our children we now add that we have three host daughters that we love and cherish.

The Sister City Program is an outstanding and exceptional program that educates future leaders in our Community who spread goodwill to our Sister Cities. It is about educating our youth and teaching them to value and embrace other cultures and people”.

Margaret DechantSister Cities Student Ambassador - Yokosuka, Japan/1977

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changing lives foreverSister Cities students and committee visit the Corpus Christi hispanic Chamber.



The Mano A Mano Scholarship program has helped more than 400 students to continue their education since 2003. Thanks to our sponsors and your participation in our fund-raising events, 12 students were awarded in 2015.

Congratulations!

Alicia Bejaran

Alyssa Ruiz

Beatriz Garduno

Derek Flores

Eric Espinoza

Erica Ortega

Flor Garcia

Marisa Chamberlain

Marla Bantigue

Pedro Elizondo

Rodolfo Medina Sr.

Victoria Rodriguez



“The program was set up after World War 2, as a simple way for towns around the world to become familiar with one another on a personal level. One is less-likely to hate a nation and go to war against them if one has seen first-hand that the people from that nation are just regular folks and decent people.

Alan Thornburg also highlights other reasons why the Program is important: “Seeing a positive change in the lives of Corpus Christi high-school student-ambassadors who have never been in an airplane before, never been beyond San Antonio before, when they come back after living in another country for several weeks. They have experienced the world and seen that it is a big place”.

For those who want to join the committee, he advices: “You can join the Sister Cities program through the city’s website. There are currently 7 vacancies on our committee. But be aware that:

1) You must reside in Corpus Christi;

2) You must attend the monthly meetings (1st Monday of each month, 6PM);

3) We are not an advisory committee; we are a working committee. There’s a lot of work that goes on outside of the meetings, and each member is expected to do their share of it.

Of all of the roles in our committee, the Chairman’s is the least amount of work. The REAL work is done by other members and it mostly centers around our annual high-school student-ambassador program: selecting which students will take part, working out their travel dates with our Sister Cities, conducting training sessions before they go on their trip, making an activities calendar for the visiting student-ambassadors, etc.”

Alan ThornburgSister Cities of Corpus Christi - Chairman

“I love international issues and had lived abroad in several different countries. When I moved to Corpus Christi in 2004, I was looking for some activity to get involved with and I found the Sister Cities program on the City of Corpus Christi website. Since I joined the program, I was part of the team that started the Sister City relationship with Playa Del Carmen. I have not yet had a chance to go to the other sister cities [besides Playa Del Carmen], but my family has hosted students for the last three years”.

Heather emphasizes how significant the experience can be for the students: “It is important for young people to have an opportunity to travel because it opens their minds and eliminates stereotypes about different cultures and countries. It also helps them to solve problems and provides useful life skills. This program gives high school students that opportunity. Other benefits of being part of such program are building lifelong international relationships and having the opportunity to travel as a city ‘diplomat’ or city ‘ambassador’.

This is such a wonderful program, but we need everyone’s support to maintain it. If you are a student and want to participate on the high school student exchange program, you should ask the counselor at their high school who has the application forms.”

Heather MoretzsohnSister Cities of Corpus Christi - General Chairman

Heather Moretzsohn, Alan Thornburg and margaret Dechant

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