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Organization of The Committee

The Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro Sister Cities Committee is a member of the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission, with the Chair of the Committee working as a liaison between the two organizations.

The Committee officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) are elected by the Committee voting members for at least a one calendar year term. Each officer may remain in office as they are able to perform the required duties. Their work is voluntary and there is no compensation associated with the position.

In 2004 Wilma Kruger was elected Chair of the Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro Sister Cities Committee. Wilma is the first Brazilian to hold this position.

Here is a list of the current officers in the Committee and their contact information:

Chair	Wilma Kruger	wilma@atlantario.org
Co-Chair	Franklin McGruder	franklin@atlantario.org
National Vice Chair	James Brock	james@atlantario.org
International Vice Chair	Jairo Barreto	jairo@atlantario.org
Secretary	Melanie Henry	melanie@atlantario.org
Financial Vice Chair	Will Giddens	will@atlantario.org
Membership Director	Court Robertson	court@atlantario.org
Cultural Attaché	Corina Brito	corina@atlantario.org
Webmaster	Melanie Henry	melanie@atlantario.org