SCA of Cary

919-466-0355

919-319-1848

NEVER DOUBT

THAT A SMALL GROUP OF

THOUGHTFUL   

COMMITTED CITIZENS

CAN CHANGE

THE WORLD.

INDEED

IT’S THE ONLY THING

THAT EVER HAS.

MARGARET MEAD

Established in 1989

A 501(c)(3) Corporation

SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION OF CARY, Inc.

Cary, NC, USA

THE UNIVERSAL QUESTION

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meaning of life?

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this question,

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                          MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  JOIN SCA TODAY.

To be on our mailing list, please email us from the email address you wish to be added.  In the body of the email, request that your name and contact information be added to our mailing list.  To receive invitations to our cultural and social events, please apply for membership by clicking on the membership page, and follow the directions.  Thank you for your continued interest and support of Cary’s Sister Cities!

Question 4:  What do I need to do to be on the mailing list, and to receive invitations to Sister Cities events?

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Our primary fundraiser is an International Hospitality Booth at Lazy Daze.  This event proves to be quite successful in its inaugural year serving as an opportunity to promote cultural diversity and to increase community awareness of our mission.

A generous portion of our money comes from grants for cultural initiatives, including a Lazy Daze Grant.

The Commission (SCC) is a group of 11 individuals appointed by the Town of Cary Town Council.  They provide policy and represent the Town  in official Town matters.  The Association (SCA) is a community based organization composed of individuals  who support the initiatives of the SCC, host socials,  and are the fundraising armature for the Commission.  Anyone who supports the SCA Mission is welcome to join.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a great question that we posed to Mr. Herbert L. Pankratz, Archivist at the Eisenhower Historical Archives.  He replies:

“The sister cities program started as part of the People to People movement which began with President Eisenhower's encouragement in 1956. To combat East-West tensions and promote better understanding between nations President Eisenhower convened a conference of leaders from the fields of business, sports, music, education, etc. from throughout the country to meet with him in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 1956 to explore the possibilities of a program for people-to-people contacts between Americans and people of other nations. Eisenhower spoke to the conference and stated his belief that professor and student exchanges, technical assistance, and even ordinary travelers could help create greater understanding between peoples. People to People was established as a result of this conference. It initially operated with funding and direction from the United States Information Agency, but eventually it became a totally private non-profit organization. People to People had numerous programs which involved music, sports, student exchanges, and sister cities.”

“The actual concept of sister cities had originated with a town affiliation program started by the American Municipal Association (later National League of Cities) in the 1940's. However, only about a dozen cities had such relationships with foreign cities before People to People was begun in 1956. Under the auspices of People to People the sister city program grew to include over 300 U.S. cities by 1966. Eventually, the sister city program became large enough that it broke away from the People to People organization and became Sister Cities International.”

Question 1:  How did the Sister Cities movement begin?

Question 2:  What is the difference between the Sister Cities Commission and the Sister Cities Association?

Question 3:  How does SCA of Cary generate funds for its numerous activities?