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Rogue Valley Times: Alba Sister City Students to Return to Medford for Cultural ExchangeTo read full article, please visit RV Times Website or see PDF below.
Medford & Italian Ambassadors visiting Crater Lake, 2023
Fondly Remembering Doug SniderIt is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Doug Snider. Doug was a past Medford Alba Sister City President, but so much more than a title in the history of our special relationship between our cities. He continued to share the passion his father, John Snider (former Medford mayor who started our Alba relationship), had for Alba. Doug fostered so many connections between our cities for many years!
Doug spoke Italian and immersed himself into Italian culture. He loved Alba and our family and friends in Alba! I always enjoyed seeing Doug laugh and smile while he was talking Italian with our Alba family and friends, and that is a memory I will cherish. Our Alba family and friends loved him dearly! Thank you, Doug, for all that you did for the sister city program and strengthening the bond between our cities. You were loved and will be missed! Robin Snider Doug's niece, Medford Alba Sister City President, and Medford Alba Sister City Association Committee
Join Us for the 40th Student Exchange
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This Fall (2024) and next Spring (2025), a selected group of Medford High School Student Ambassadors will experience an exciting two-week exchange with Student Ambassadors, from Alba, Italy.
Since 1985, many Student Ambassadors have enjoyed this life-changing adventure, where they gain first-hand experience of a whole new culture, enjoy amazing cuisine, visit beautiful and ancient historic sites, and make lifelong friendships. Scheduled daily activities enable students to experience the differences and similarities of one another's country. We look forward to introducing you to our 2024 Ambassadors & Chaperones and will share details as they become available. Stay tuned! |
2023 Student Ambassadors in Italy
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Over 60 Years & Going Strong!
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History
Over 60 Years and Going Strong! In 1960, Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy became Sister Cities in support of President Eisenhower’s “People to People” initiative. His vision was for global communities to join together to gain cultural understanding and establish friendships. Our two communities deeply honor this tradition and in 2020, we marked our 60th Year Anniversary -- a remarkable milestone that has impacted generations! We support various projects to strengthen our community with our “sister” across the sea. Learn More About Us Fostering Strong Relationships. The Medford Alba Sister City Committee is a member of Sister Cities International, which serves as a resource center and consultant for sister city programs throughout the United States. Medford's Committee is active in promoting and facilitating exchange programs between Alba and Medford, which continue to enhance our strong relationship. Official correspondence, holiday greetings, and letters of introduction for persons visiting Alba are coordinated through the Mayor's Office. |
Bi-Annual Student Exchange
Travel abroad, meet new friends, and experience life-changing adventures! Since 1985, the Medford Alba Student Exchange has been instrumental in strengthening the ties between our two cities. These journeys have been life changing to the outstanding students selected to participate. Some students have forged lifelong friendships that have brought together entire families. Almost all return with an increased sense of confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for future travel. Learn More Sister Cities Alba and Medford shared some essential traits. Both cities had nearly the same population and both were the centers of flourishing agricultural regions. Both cities enjoyed remarkably similar temperate climates due to their proximity to the sea. The two cities were similarly located in large river valleys surrounded by scenic foothills and the mountains beyond them. Their differences in language, culture and history were not barriers but gifts that they would come to share and appreciate. |
Alba, Italy (August 2023)
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Medford Alba Sister City Association
PO Box 8738 Medford, OR 97501 Contact Us Not for Profit Organization 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 93-0906778 |
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