2009 Delegation from Rubtsovsk (May) Photographed on arrival at Don and Carolyn Rice's home by Ruth Pepple.
![]() DAN, KATE, OLGA |
![]() DON, TATYANA, CAROLYN |
![]() GISELA, TAMARA, FRITZ |
![]() YELENA, BRIAN |
![]() TATYANA, BETTY, GLEN, KSENIYA |
PLEASE SEND JUDY YOUR PHOTOS OF THE DELEGATION'S ACTIVITIES. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SENT PHOTOS. I WILL GET THEM POSTED ASAP. SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW. |
![]() MAYOR'S OFFICE Photo by Nancy |
![]() Group with Mayor's Painting, photo by Nancy |
![]() Group w/ Mayor's Painting2, photo by Nancy |
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Brian Robinson comments
May 24, 2009:
Well folks, we got them safely loaded onto a plane headed toward Russia. It was obvious from their reluctance to go, that they had a very good time. Thank you to everyone that helped put this together. Donna and I enjoyed every minute of being around our new friends. A huge thank you to Nancy and Ruth for the energy, drive and heart of this effort. Most of what they did was behind the scenes and it was a huge amount of work. I’m always amazed how the efforts of a small number of people can have such a positive impact on our community. In these tough times it is it is renewing to be part of the energy they share. Thanks again, Brian THE FOLLOWING 13 Photos are from Glen and Betty Erps: |
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BELOW: SCHEDULE OPEN WORLD PROGRAM GRANTS PASS—RUBTSOVSK, EDUCATION MAY 16—24, 2009 (Nancy Hitchcock)
| Day/times | Events & Notes | Hosts, Drivers, Interpreters |
| Sat., May 16 7:45 pm 8:30—9:30 pm |
Arrival on United
#5973 (Brunes, Erps, Robinsons, & Rhodes to airport) Snacks, brief orientation at Rice’s home—tote bags, phone cards 413 NW "A" St. |
All host families Host families & planning committee, interpreters |
| Sunday, May 17 8:30 9:00 |
Meet at Rice’s
house Travel to redwoods and coast; stop for snacks at Kitty Waud’s, 821 Logan Cut Drive, CJ. 846-0507; cell-218-1393 Picnic lunch—Sandwiches from Taylor Sausage (Kitty) Dinner at Grotto, Crescent City |
Brian, Gwen, Kitty,
Erps, Rhodes
fruit, sweets, etc.—Gwen Kitty--reservations |
| Monday, May 18 9:00 9:30—10:45 11:30—12:00 12:30—1:30 1:30—3:00 3:00—4:00 4:00—4:30 7:00 |
Meet at Rice’s
house. Business binders & information. Riverside School —Linda Austin, Reading TeacherCity Council workshop meeting—intros, welcome, brief remarks Lunch at Sophia’s (Nancy, Ruth, Joanne, Kitty, Larisa, Katya) Downtown walk City facilities tour with mayor. Maybe 911 dispatch center (Kitty) Drive or walk to Rices. Daily 15 minute de-briefing at Rices* (Joanne). Optional Orchestra Concert—GPHS Performing Arts Center |
Drivers & hosts Brian, Ruth, Nancy Joanne Barbara—lunch res. Joanne, Ruth, Nancy Mike Murphy
Host families & Ruth |
| Tuesday, May 19 8:45 9:15—11:00 am 12:00—4:00 pm 4:00—4:30 |
Meet at Rice’s
house
Southern Oregon ESD - Gilbert Creek Child
Development Center, Grants Pass High School, start with lunch in cafeteria. Ernie Baldwin, Principal & Jann Taylor, Curriculum Dir. Tour and meet with peers. Drive or walk to Rices for de-briefing (Barbara) & pick-up Evening free with host families |
Drivers: Brian,Joanne, Ruth Ruth, Nancy (Barb subbing) (2:00 Sue Boigon meets Yelena.) |
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Wed., May 20 8:00 8:45—12:00 12:00—12:45 12:45—1:45 2:00—4:00 Early evening |
Meet at
Rice’s house Rogue Community College —Chelsea Hamilton.Lunch—RCC cafeteria Travel to Ashland, OR SOU International Programs & College of Education , Meagan DeNeui Shopping & dinner in Medford on way home |
Drivers: Brian & Joanne Mary Slayter-meet at Stud. Services Barbara meets in cafeteria Brian & Barbara SOU Parking Passes--Brian |
| Thurs. May 21 9:00 9:30—10:45 11:15—1:00 Lunch 2:00—3:30
6:30—8:00 All Day--Yelena |
Meet at Rices. (Sue
& Cheri meet Yelena & Ksenia at Rices.) Fleming Middle School —Greg Tardieu, principalSt. Vincent de Paul— Tom Miller, tour & help serve lunch TBA Boys and Girls Club—tour, meeting, and snacks. Debriefing for two days (Barbara) at club Drive or walk to Rices for pick-up by 4:30 Community presentation by delegates at library, Ben Bones room *Special program with SOESD Vision Specialists for Yelena |
Drivers: Brian,
Nancy, Ruth Joanne, Barbara Barbara Nancy, Jess Webb, Barbara Starts at 7:00 for public. Ksenia |
| Fri., May 22 8:45 9:00—12:00 12:00—12:30
2:30—4:00 4:30 5:30 pm |
Meet at Rices Evaluation & action plan session . Parkside Public Safety Building. Facilitator: Maureen Jameson, World Services of La Crosse, Wis.Tour of public safety facility, Joe Henner (Lunch, TBA/ free time for shopping) Meet with Mayor Murphy and Prof. Terry Emmon in Murphy Host families pick up at Rices. Farewell Party at All-Sports Park, Bank of America Shelter: Quilt Presentation, Certificates, Music (Sequoia) and Western Dinner. |
Brian, Kitty, Carl, others-- Maureen Jameson. Sister City members Larisa, Gisela Brian, Maureen, Kitty, Joanne, Barbara, ?? Host families, interpreters Set up: Ruth, Nancy, Betty. Don Rice—collect money. |
| Sat., May 23 9:00
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Meet at Rice’s &
organize day Boatnik parade and park activities Free time, shopping, packing Possible get-together for just host families & delegates |
Host families, interpreters |
| Sun., May 24 3:15 am 6:05 am |
Leave Grants Pass;
meet at Appleby’s. Glen, Brian, Fritz. Departure on United #5975 |
Host families |