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Minutes Zvolen 2012 - Douzelage.org

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DOUZELAGE – EUROPEAN TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION<br />

Susice have also new idea for project “Travel free” will be held at the beginning of July of the next year. The<br />

project will be implemented in Susice for students aged 14-26. More details in September.<br />

Vice President Mr. Mike Balfour recalled the Sherborne idea of cooperation in a game of rugby. He encouraged<br />

those interested in the project to send notification of their interest in participating to Mary Clothier in Sherborne.<br />

President of <strong>Douzelage</strong> announced its intention to write the draft of the course. Encouraged to participate. It<br />

should be held in the first week of February 2013 in Chojna.<br />

4. Presentation on funding opportunities for <strong>Douzelage</strong> – European funds for<br />

General Meetings of <strong>Douzelage</strong>.<br />

Mr. Mark Causon EU Affairs Consultant from Marsaskala delivered a speech on the acquisition of EU funds for<br />

projects. He presented information on where and what resources we can find and who may apply for receiving<br />

EU funds. The most important thing is to have ideas. Mark encouraged everyone to apply for funding for the<br />

implementation of EU projects, according to him it is a great opportunity which can not be missed.<br />

5. Election of the Chairperson of the <strong>Douzelage</strong> Education Committee.<br />

The result of the vote of the Education Committee new Chairman is Agnes Lepold from Köszeg. She will be<br />

supported in this role by Mr. Bert van Doorn.<br />

6. <strong>Douzelage</strong> structure and <strong>org</strong>anization<br />

The President informed about their activities of the previous GM in Granville. He took part in the project<br />

“VoluTEAMing”, visited also Marsaskala, Sigulda, Siret and Brussel. It is the last year of 3-year term and there<br />

will be the election of the new President of <strong>Douzelage</strong> in 2013 during our meeting in Bellagio. The procedure will<br />

be similar to the previous election.<br />

7. Provisional agenda for the General Meeting in Bellagio<br />

Ms. Donatella Gandola presented to all GM delegates provisional agenda for the next General Meeting in<br />

Bellagio on 9-12.05.2013.<br />

II. Education Meeting Report<br />

Friday May 18<br />

Morning session 10.30 - 14.00<br />

Visit to the local secondary school and its facilities<br />

Afternoon: 15.00-17.00<br />

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