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Office of the Secretary of State International Affairs Subcabinet for International Affairs

Office of the Secretary of State International Affairs Subcabinet for International Affairs Mission: Encourages open communication and collaboration among Maryland State agencies, international coalitions and the Governor’s Office. . Maryland Sister States Program

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Office of the Secretary of State International Affairs Subcabinet for International Affairs

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  1. Office of the Secretary of State International Affairs Subcabinet for International Affairs Mission: Encourages open communication and collaboration among Maryland State agencies, international coalitions and the Governor’s Office.

  2. Maryland Sister States Program • Affiliated with Sister Cities International • Volunteer-based citizen diplomacy network • Promotes exchanges, fosters cultural awareness and maintains diplomatic connections

  3. Anhui Province, China, 1980 • Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 1981 • Nord-Pas de Calais, France, 1981 • Walloon Region, Belgium, 1989 • Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea,1991

  4. City of St. Petersburg/ Leningrad Oblast, Russia, 1993 • Lodz Region, Poland, 1993 • State of Jalisco, Mexico, 1993 • State of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1999 • Bong and Maryland Counties, Liberia, • 2007

  5. No financial support from the State Funded through grants, fundraisers, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind contributions

  6. More than 150 volunteers from institutions, businesses and organizations Membership is free and bipartisan Advisory Board of Directors meets quarterly Operates under the auspices of the Annapolis Community Foundation* * As our fiscal agent, ACF offers donors the benefits of a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

  7. Hosting International Delegations • Medical/Nursing Exchange • Environmental Training • Programs for Local Government Officials • High School Student and Teacher Exchanges

  8. Other Activities • Support for Establishment of Rural Libraries • Rule of Law Program • Sister States International Film Festival • Youth Sailing Races • Lacrosse Coaching

  9. Some of Past Partners • World Trade Center Institute, Baltimore • Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development • Open World Program, Library of Congress • Sister Cities International • Rotary International • Governor’s Office on Community Initiatives

  10. Get Involved! Opportunities are only limited by your desired level of involvement. • Volunteer • Host a Delegation or Event • Sponsor an Exchange • Donate In-Kind Services

  11. For more information contact Ms. Mendy Nitsch, Director International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of State, The Jeffery Building 16 Francis Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 mnitsch@sos.state.md.us 410-260-3865 1-888-974-0013 (toll free) http://www.sos.state.md.us/International/index.htm

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