Corowa Rotary Club present $500 cheque - Miki City Exchange

Published on 15 August 2023

In support of the Federation Sister City Program with Miki City, the Corowa Rotary have presented a cheque for $500 to support the framing of the official delegates and hosts’ photo.

Federation Council Mayor Cr Pat Bourke said this is a very generous community contribution towards the long standing and valued Sister City Program.

“Each year an exchange takes place between the Federation Council and Miki City, where culture and customs are shared and lifelong friendships are made,” he said.

In this 26th year of the Program, a Miki City delegation is scheduled to visit Federation Council from the 22nd to the 27th August 2023.

The funds will support an official framed photo of delegates together with their hosts and the Federation-Miki Sister City Committee. It will be presented to Miki City, celebrating the long-standing relationship and the 2023 visit to the Federation Council.

Members from the Federation-Miki City Committee worked together with Corowa Rotary, volunteering at community event BBQ’s to raise funds.

Mayor Bourke said a lot of hard work takes place behind the scenes to maintain the relationship and plan and coordinate the program.

“The input from Council’s volunteer Miki City Committee is a key and valued part of this,” he said.

To support the impending Miki City delegation visit, a Memorabilia Display will be on show at the Corowa Art Space from Friday 11 August until Sunday 3 September, 2023. Featuring mementos and artefacts from students and community members who have participated in the Miki City and Federation Council Sister City Exchange Program. Items include gifts presented to Federation Council, artworks, photos, ceramics and examples of the agricultural, hardware and blacksmithing industries which flourish within Miki City. Entry to the Miki City Memorabilia Display is free. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

Find out more about the Miki City Exchange program and the upcoming visit.

Image: Left to right: Gary Poidevin, Corowa Rotary Club, Federation Council Councillor Aaron Nicholls.