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Twenty-one years ago, an amazing bridge was built in Japan, linking several islands to mainland Japan at Sakaide City. Officials from Sakaide came to Sausalito in 1988 and placed a plaque at the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, acknowledging the similarities between their feat and our beautiful bridge.

At that time, a strong relationship was forged between Sakaide and Sausalito. Subsequently, over the years we have sent many student delegations to Sakaide, and students from Sakaide have come to Sausalito. In this cultural exchange, students stay with local families, learn local customs, and participate in educational, cultural and entertaining activities. 

In 2009, ten students from Marin county will be visiting
Sakaide from July 24th to August 4th. The students will be living in the homes of “host families” in and around Sakaide and participating in a wide variety of cultural events to learn about life in Japan.

Next year it will be Sakaide’s turn to send a delegation from Japan to experience life in the United States by life in the United States.

Each year, long-term and loving relationships have been established between the students and families. they came to us to study the Golden Gate Bridge. This relationship has been a strong one ever since.

We have sent many student delegations as part of the cultural exchange program and we have celebrated large commerative milestones, such as this year in 2009 which commences our 21st anniversary. 

Current Events
Announcement for 2010's activities.

Dates of Visit:  July 22-August 1, 2010

13 Students, 2 Chaperones, Mr. Urata, Chief of Planning for the City of Sakaide and Mayor Aya will be visiting. We have a welcome ceremony at City Hall, 420 Litho in Sausalito on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 9:00am, the community is welcome.

Also, Friday 23 Sister City Program hosts Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park. Come and join us for  a dessert reception at the Spinnaker from 8:30 - 9:15pm to officially KAMPAI with Mayor Aya.

Farewell Party - Bay Model on Saturday, July 31, 2010 6:00pm-10:00pm Community is invited.

Fundraising Efforts for 2009/2010
Susan Roe
Cathy Stierhoff

Student Selection process for 2011
Committee Members to work on new forms

Student Activity Committee for 2010
New members - outreach, Jeanne Friedel has agreed to help with the student roster and activity list with a working committee

Web Site Update – Tom Clark and Harry Chapman                     

Public Relations and Media    - Cathy Stierhoff