23-member Tulsa delegation traveled to Celle, Germany, to participate in the Sister City 30th Anniversary celebration between Celle and Travistock, England. The delegation included Tulsa City Councilor Bill Martinson (Honorary Ambassador of Celle), Tulsa Fire Marshal Paul Gallahar, TGA President and Board Chair Becky and Dr. Markham Collins, respectfully, TGA Community Relations Director Jocelyn Wood, and many Tulsa's who have visited Celle in the past and those making the trip for the first time.

We were fortunate to hand deliver a cash award and certificate to Hannelore Gaerner who was the First Place-Spring winner in the 2007 Sister City Photography Contest "Season's Around World". A 2008 calendar featuring all the winners is currently being published, and advance sells are being taken. Contact TGA at 591-4750 to order your calendar today.

Opening Ceremony and reception for official delegates
Took place at the Kunstmuseum Celle (Art Museum)

A night out at the Wine Cellar. Pictured is Jocelyn Wood, Ingo Vormann, Susanne Reinike, Mieke Epps and Wiebke Ereingsen. You may notice Mieke and Wiebke who were featured in the 2005-2006 TGA Annual Report, which tells the story of their first meeting during the 2005 Sister Cities Summit. If you don't remember, check it out here.

Stallion Parade Lunch - Sister City delegates enjoyed an afternoon of horse pageantry, as they witness the Stallion Parade, in its 99th year.

City Of Tulsa key presented by Mr. Bill Martinson (right) to the longest-serving Celle City Councilor.

Grant Wilber, Tulsa student from Bishop Kelley, participated in the Global Youth Project. His art doodle screams Celle.

Tulsa Fire Marshal Paul Gallahar and other Tulsans visited with the Celle Volunteer Fire Department, which some of its members visited Tulsa earlier this year. Here is a fire station water demonstration

A special treat was a tour of Celle from above.

Official Ceremony at the Castle. Pictured is TGA staff Jocelyn Wood, Celle Fire Chief Heindorff and Tulsa Fire Marshal Paul Gallahar.

Tulsa Fire Marshal Paul Gallahar presents the Celle Fire Department with a Tulsa-Celle Fire Department fire hat.

A potluck dinner for Tulsa delegation was hosted by Susanne Reinike at her home on Sunday, Sep. 30.

A few of the members of the Tulsa delegation visited Berlin. Taking a rest at the museum park is TGA staff Jocelyn Wood, Margaret Martinson (front row), Kaye Gallahar, Bill Martinson and Paul Gallahar (back row).

 

More photos can be viewed in TGA's photo album. (Password is tgatga)