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RSCC mourns Max Wappel

Max Wappel was a former school liaison, emcee and director for RSCC.  He resigned lately to focus on treatment of an aggressive cancer diagnosis.  He succumbed to that disease on May 13.  He was much too young for this passing.  We are shaken.

Pinneberg, Germany Elects a new Bürgermeister: Thomas Voerste

Thomas Voerste was elected as a new Bürgermeiste in Pinneberg, in the election of October 29, 2023.  He will be innaugurated January 9, 2024.  He replaces Bürgermeisterin Urte Steinberg, whom retired after ten years of service.

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RSCC Elects New President: David Hill

At the October 2023 Board meeting, RSCC Directors elected a new President: David Hill.  Mr. Hill supersedes Drew Powell, effective directly.

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New Directors, Annual Meeting 2023

RSCC welcomes three new directors, elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Corporation: Hung-Bin Ding, Chaiyee Mao, Adjoua Silue.  Welcome aboard and thank you for your service.  These directors fill seats vacated by Allison Chang, Chris Malone and Max Wappel.

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Yilan City, Taiwan, Elects a new Mayor: Chen Mei-Ling

During Taiwan national elections, Nov. 26, 2022, Yilan City elected a new mayor: Chen Mei-Ling.  Former Mayor Chiang did not run again, opting to run for Yilan County Magistrate instead.  [More information to come.]

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RSCC's own Drew Powell elected to Board of Directors of Sister Cities Intl., at their July 2022 Annual Meeting (in Santa Fe, NM).

He adds this national level service to already being the Maryland State Representative to Sister Cities Intl.

Congratulations Drew!  Thank you for your service.

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