- To encourage the participation of a cross section of individuals in the development of international friendships with Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro residents, thus fostering a continuing relationship of mutual concern through long-term relationship.
- To assist with the establishment and support the Rio de Janeiro-Atlanta Committee which will encourage and facilitate economic, social, cultural and civic exchange.
- To collaborate with other organizations which have similar visions and goals
- Review one-by-one other cities that seek a relationship with Rio de Janeiro. Twinning must be beneficial to Atlanta’s relationship.
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 are the members of the Board of Directors of the Committee and their contact information:
Goals of the Committee
Committee Overview
Chair
Co-Chair
National Vice Chair
International Vice Chair
Secretary
Financial Vice Chair
Membership Director
Cultural Attaché
Webmaster
Wilma Kruger
Franklin McGruder
James Brock
Jairo Barreto
Maria Santos
Bill Price
Paul Bush
Corina Brito
Melanie Henry
wilma@atlantario.org
franklin@atlantario.org
james@atlantario.org
jairo@atlantario.org
maria@atlantario.org
bill@atlantario.org
paul.bush@atlantario.org
corina@atlantario.org
melanie@atlantario.org
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