Organizational Structure
At the heart of all sister city programs is an agreement signed by the mayor of each city. This agreement is a commitment to send and receive delegations of various types, including political and business leaders, arts and cultural representatives, educators and technical experts. View agreement.
The Stillwater Sister Cities Program (SSCP) is supported by the City of Stillwater and a committee of volunteers who are interested in promoting international friendship and goodwill. The program works in cooperation with the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Public Schools, various community organizations and governmental agencies.
SSCP is partially funded by the City of Stillwater and contributions from generous donors.
We are a chapter of Sister Cities International.
Stillwater Sister Cities Council
Leadership for the program is provided by an eleven-member council appointed for three-year terms by the Stillwater City Council and supported by City of Stillwater staff.
Stillwater Sister Cities Council duties include:
- Coordinating and promoting sister city activities.
- Making recommendations to or carrying out requests made by the Stillwater City Council.
- Assisting other community groups involved in international exchange projects.
Executive Committee
Larry D. Jones, Chair
Cindy Petree, Vice Chair
Linda Ely, Secretary
Council Members
Sylvia Duncan
Linda Ely
Chad Kenkel
Nelda Helt
Becky Irby
John Mills
Nancy Simpson
Latasha Wilson
City of Stillwater Support Staff
Stephanie Gudgel, City of Stillwater Community Center, Manager
Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend Stillwater Sister Cities Council meetings. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Kameoka Room of the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 W. 8th Ave.