Meeting of Wednesday, January 5, 2011 — 7 PM

Sequoya Branch Public Library

Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

Please note: January’s meeting to be held in Study Rooms A & B at Sequoya Library.

A G E N D A

I.  Happy New Year!  Welcome and introductions.

II.  Progress report on Wisconsin Medical Project’s travel license application and related programs.

III.  Crane Project report.

IV.  Treasurer’s report.

V.  What’s ahead for 2011: Economic changes in Cuba and prospects for US-Cuba policy.

VI.  Other business.

VII.  Adjournment.

The Madison-Camagüey Sister City Association Annual Meeting/Holiday Party will Wednesday, December 1 from 7 to 9 pm at Cardinal Bar, 418 East Wilson St.  A fruit & dessert buffet will be available with lots of holiday cheer.  Come hear an update on Cuba from our WMP travelers just returned from a visit to the Island.

Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

A G E N D A

I.  Welcome and introductions.

II.  A.  All set — Wisconsin Medical Project’s next delegation to Camaguey, Nov. 6-13.
B.  Ricardo will travel with the group and take donations to
Camaguey’s Video Art Festival.  NOTE:  Laptop needed to donate to this project; if you have one you wish to donate or sell, please reply to this message.

III.  Crane Project report.

IV.  Update on the Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Wednesday, Nov. 17
at Cardinal…

Meeting of Wednesday, September 1, 2010  — 7 PM
Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

A G E N D A

I.  Welcome and introductions.
II.  Update on Wisconsin Medical Project’s next delegation to Camaguey.
III.  Crane Project report.
IV.  Report by Bob Skloot on his visit to Camaguey in early August.
V.  Update on the Wine Tasting & Silent Auction coming up in November.
VI.  Review of current conditions for opening travel to Cuba.
VII.  Treasurer’s report.
VIII.  Other business.
IX.  Adjournment.

Meeting of Wednesday, June 2, 2010  — 7 PM
Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

Reminder:  There will be no meeting in July.
Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, August 4.

A G E N D A

I.    Welcome and introductions.
II.    Update on Wisconsin Medical Project and prospects for sending a container this summer.
III.   Update on Crane Education Project.
IV.   Update on Cuba legislation pending in Congress.
V.    Other business.
VI.    Adjournment.

Please remember to send in your…

This project, funded by the Christopher Reynolds Foundation and sponsored by the MCSCA, aims to connect students from throughout the Madison and greater Wisconsin community with children living in the Gran Humedal del Norte region of central Cuba.  Both Wisconsin and the Gran Humedal hosts important breeding populations of Sandhill Cranes, which can be used as a common denominator by which children learn about environmental issues facing both countries.  The Cuban Sandhill Crane is an endangered and endemic subspecies of Sandhill Crane, found only in Cuba and the neighboring municipality of the Isle of Youth.…

Meeting of Wednesday, May 5, 2010  — 7 PM
Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

A G E N D A
I.    Welcome and introductions.
II.    Report on recent visit to Camaguey by Wisconsin Medical Project group, April 10-17, and prospects for sending a container this summer.
III.   Update on Crane Education Project.
IV.  Tuesday’s (May 4) benefit for MCSCA, Arcatao and WORT–Radio Victoria, El Salvador.
V.    Other business.
VI.    Adjournment.

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A G E N D A

I.    Welcome and introductions.

II.    Wisconsin Medical Project group to visit Camaguey April 10-17.

IV.   Report of committee on Crane Education Project regarding partial approval of grant proposal.

VI.   Treasurer’s report and details on upcoming fundraising event: Tuesday, May 4 at Cardinal with Bonobo Secret Handshake band.

VII.    Update on prospects for Congressional action on Cuba expected in April.

VIII.    Other business

IX.    Adjournment.

Meeting of Wednesday, January 6, 2010  — 7 PM
Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards — Madison, WI

A G E N D A

I.    Happy New Year.  Welcome and introductions.

II.     Update on Wisconsin Medical Project.

III.    Upcoming Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Benefit on Wednesday, January 20 at Cardinal Bar.

IV.    Crane Education Project in Cuba by Korie Klink.  Proposal for discussion and sponsorship by MCSCA.

V.    Other business.

VI.    Adjournment.

Please remember to send in your dues for 2010:  $30/family/$20 individuals.  Send to MCSCA, P. O. Box 608,…

Meeting of Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 7 PM
Sequoya Branch Public Library
Tokay at Midvale Boulevards – Madison, WI

A G E N D A

I.    Welcome and introductions.

II.   Cuban Artists in Madison/Celebrating Friendship:  Exhibit by Orestes Larios and Gregorio Escobar being held at DiRicci Gallery at Edgewood College, November 4-24.  Join us tonight in welcoming Orestes, his wife Maria Ofelia, and Gregorio to Madison.  Opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 PM.  See Press Release below.

III.    Wisconsin Medical Project Update: Group to travel November 14-21.

IV.   …