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Our Mission &amp; Why Connect Newberg Was Formed Our MissionConnecting Newberg to the world. Connect Newberg is an independent 501(c)(3) community-led nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Newberg&rsquo;s sister city relationships through cultural exchange, youth education, economic collaboration, and civic partnerships. &nbsp; Why We FormedSister city connections shouldn&#39;t just be signatures on official paperwork. We formed Connect Newberg as a dedicated nonprofit to bring these partnerships to life for our entire community. Working alongside the City of Newberg, we build hands-on, community-driven programs that ensure international learning, global friendships, and travel opportunities are active, sustainable, and accessible to every resident, student, and local business in Newberg. Our Sister Cities &amp; What We Are Doing Right Now We proudly support Newberg&#39;s relationship with two incredible international partners:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Asago, Japan: Located in Hyogo Prefecture. Maintained by a middle school exchange program between Chehalem Valley Middle school and Wadayama Middle school. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Poysdorf, Austria: Located in Lower Austria, renowned for its historic wine region. Newberg and Poysdorf have exchanged civic delegations with one another for nearly 20 years.</li></ul> What We Are Doing Right Now (2026 Focus):<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">September 2026 Poysdorf Delegation: Actively coordinating an official civic delegation to visit Poysdorf, Austria, laying the groundwork for a Mountain View Middle School exchange and exploring trade connections between our local wine industries. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Language &amp; Travel Prep for Youth: Providing introductory Japanese language instruction, textbooks, and learning supplies for local Chehalem Valley Middle School exchange students. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Student Exchange Support: Collaborating with the Newberg-Dundee School District to assist traveling students, welcome visiting delegates, and support host families.</li></ul> Where We Are Headed (2026&ndash;2029 Roadmap) Over the next four years, Connect Newberg is rolling out programs across four core pillars: 1.&nbsp;The 4-Year Civic Delegation Cycle<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2026: Outbound Delegation to Poysdorf, Austria</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2027: Potential Outbound Delegation to Asago, Japan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2028: Inbound Delegation &mdash; Hosting Poysdorf in Newberg</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2029: Inbound Delegation &mdash; Hosting Asago in Newberg</li></ul>2.&nbsp;Cultural Festivals &amp; Community Learning<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Signature Cultural Events: Bringing local celebrations to Newberg, including Natsumatsuri (Japanese Summer Festival) featuring authentic food, music, and art.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Language Classes: Expanding introductory Japanese and German language instruction to the broader public.</li></ul>3. Student Scholarships &amp; Youth Leadership<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creating Student Exchange Scholarships to ensure financial need never prevents a local student from participating in international exchange.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Offering pre-departure ambassador training and leadership opportunities for returning youth delegates.</li></ul>4. Economic &amp; Regional Connections<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wine Industry Partnerships: Building a direct bridge between the Chehalem Valley wine region and Poysdorf&#39;s world-renowned wine industry for cultural and business collaboration.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local Business Support: Implementing shopping voucher programs for international delegates to directly support downtown Newberg businesses.</li></ul>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you so much for your generous donation to Connect Newberg! <span fr-original-style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;" id="isPasted" style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Your support directly funds our sister city initiatives. From helping middle school students travel to Asago, Japan<span fr-original-style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;" style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; box-sizing: inherit;">, to hosting civic and educational delegations with Poysdorf, Austria<span fr-original-style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;" style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; box-sizing: inherit;">, to launching community cultural events right here at home<span fr-original-style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;" style="font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; box-sizing: inherit;">. &nbsp; We appreciate your support.&nbsp; Thank youVielen Dankありがとうございます The Connect Newberg Team,Connect Newberg | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://connectnewberg.org&authuser=1" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">connectnewberg.org</a>info@connectnewberg.org

Our Mission &amp; Why Connect Newberg Was Formed Our MissionConnecting Newberg to the world. Connect Newberg is an independent 501(c)(3) community-led nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Newberg’s sister city relationships through cultural exchange, youth education, economic collaboration, and civic partnerships.   Why We FormedSister city connections shouldn't just be signatures on official paperwork. We formed Connect Newberg as a dedicated nonprofit to bring these partnerships to life for our entire community. Working alongside the City of Newberg, we build hands-on, community-driven programs that ensure international learning, global friendships, and travel opportunities are active, sustainable, and accessible to every resident, student, and local business in Newberg. Our Sister Cities &amp; What We Are Doing Right Now We proudly support Newberg's relationship with two incredible international partners:<ul><li>Asago, Japan: Located in Hyogo Prefecture. Maintained by a middle school exchange program between Chehalem Valley Middle school and Wadayama Middle school. </li><li>Poysdorf, Austria: Located in Lower Austria, renowned for its historic wine region. Newberg and Poysdorf have exchanged civic delegations with one another for nearly 20 years.</li></ul> What We Are Doing Right Now (2026 Focus):<ul><li>September 2026 Poysdorf Delegation: Actively coordinating an official civic delegation to visit Poysdorf, Austria, laying the groundwork for a Mountain View Middle School exchange and exploring trade connections between our local wine industries. </li><li>Language &amp; Travel Prep for Youth: Providing introductory Japanese language instruction, textbooks, and learning supplies for local Chehalem Valley Middle School exchange students. </li><li>Student Exchange Support: Collaborating with the Newberg-Dundee School District to assist traveling students, welcome visiting delegates, and support host families.</li></ul> Where We Are Headed (2026–2029 Roadmap) Over the next four years, Connect Newberg is rolling out programs across four core pillars: 1. The 4-Year Civic Delegation Cycle<ul><li>2026: Outbound Delegation to Poysdorf, Austria</li><li>2027: Potential Outbound Delegation to Asago, Japan</li><li>2028: Inbound Delegation — Hosting Poysdorf in Newberg</li><li>2029: Inbound Delegation — Hosting Asago in Newberg</li></ul>2. Cultural Festivals &amp; Community Learning<ul><li>Signature Cultural Events: Bringing local celebrations to Newberg, including Natsumatsuri (Japanese Summer Festival) featuring authentic food, music, and art.</li><li>Community Language Classes: Expanding introductory Japanese and German language instruction to the broader public.</li></ul>3. Student Scholarships &amp; Youth Leadership<ul><li>Creating Student Exchange Scholarships to ensure financial need never prevents a local student from participating in international exchange.</li><li>Offering pre-departure ambassador training and leadership opportunities for returning youth delegates.</li></ul>4. Economic &amp; Regional Connections<ul><li>Wine Industry Partnerships: Building a direct bridge between the Chehalem Valley wine region and Poysdorf's world-renowned wine industry for cultural and business collaboration.</li><li>Local Business Support: Implementing shopping voucher programs for international delegates to directly support downtown Newberg businesses.</li></ul>

Connecting Newberg to the World

Nuestra Misi&oacute;n y Por Qu&eacute; Se Form&oacute; Connect Newberg Nuestra Misi&oacute;nConectando Newberg con el mundo. Connect Newberg es una organizaci&oacute;n sin &aacute;nimo de lucro independiente 501(c)(3) dirigida por la comunidad, dedicada a fortalecer las relaciones de ciudades hermanas de Newberg a trav&eacute;s del intercambio cultural, la educaci&oacute;n juvenil, la colaboraci&oacute;n econ&oacute;mica y las asociaciones c&iacute;vicas. Por Qu&eacute; Nos FormamosLas conexiones de ciudades hermanas no deber&iacute;an ser solo firmas en documentos oficiales. Formamos Connect Newberg como una organizaci&oacute;n sin &aacute;nimo de lucro dedicada a dar vida a estas asociaciones para toda nuestra comunidad. Trabajando junto a la Ciudad de Newberg, construimos programas pr&aacute;cticos impulsados por la comunidad que aseguran que el aprendizaje internacional, las amistades globales y las oportunidades de viaje sean activas, sostenibles y accesibles para cada residente, estudiante y negocio local en Newberg. Nuestras Ciudades Hermanas y Lo Que Estamos Haciendo Ahora Apoyamos con orgullo la relaci&oacute;n de Newberg con dos incre&iacute;bles socios internacionales:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Asago, Jap&oacute;n: Ubicada en la Prefectura de Hyogo. Mantenida por un programa de intercambio de escuela secundaria entre la escuela secundaria Chehalem Valley y la escuela secundaria Wadayama. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Poysdorf, Austria: Ubicada en Baja Austria, famosa por su regi&oacute;n vin&iacute;cola hist&oacute;rica. Newberg y Poysdorf han intercambiado delegaciones c&iacute;vicas entre s&iacute; durante casi 20 a&ntilde;os.</li></ul> Lo Que Estamos Haciendo Ahora (Enfoque 2026):<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Delegaci&oacute;n de Poysdorf de septiembre de 2026: Coordinando activamente una delegaci&oacute;n c&iacute;vica oficial para visitar Poysdorf, Austria, estableciendo las bases para un intercambio entre la escuela secundaria Mountain View y explorando conexiones comerciales entre nuestras industrias vin&iacute;colas locales. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Preparaci&oacute;n de Lenguaje y Viaje para J&oacute;venes: Proporcionando instrucci&oacute;n introductoria sobre el idioma japon&eacute;s, libros de texto y suministros de aprendizaje para los estudiantes de intercambio de la escuela secundaria Chehalem Valley.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Apoyo al Intercambio Estudiantil: Colaborando con el Distrito Escolar de Newberg-Dundee para ayudar a los estudiantes viajeros, dar la bienvenida a los delegados visitantes y apoyar a las familias anfitrionas.</li></ul> Hacia D&oacute;nde Nos Dirigimos (Hoja de Ruta 2026-2029) En los pr&oacute;ximos cuatro a&ntilde;os, Connect Newberg est&aacute; implementando programas en torno a cuatro pilares fundamentales: 1. El Ciclo de Delegaci&oacute;n C&iacute;vica de 4 A&ntilde;os<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2026: Delegaci&oacute;n saliente a Poysdorf, Austria</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2027: Posible delegaci&oacute;n saliente a Asago, Jap&oacute;n</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2028: Delegaci&oacute;n entrante &mdash; Recibiendo a Poysdorf en Newberg</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2029: Delegaci&oacute;n entrante &mdash; Recibiendo a Asago en Newberg</li></ul>2. Festivales Culturales y Aprendizaje Comunitario<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Eventos Culturales Firmados: Trayendo celebraciones locales a Newberg, incluido el Natsumatsuri (Festival de Verano Japon&eacute;s) con comida, m&uacute;sica y arte aut&eacute;nticos.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Clases de Idiomas Comunitarios: Ampliando la ense&ntilde;anza introductoria de los idiomas japon&eacute;s y alem&aacute;n al p&uacute;blico en general.</li></ul>3. Becas para Estudiantes y Liderazgo Juvenil<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creando Becas de Intercambio Estudiantil para asegurar que la necesidad financiera nunca impida que un estudiante local participe en un intercambio internacional.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ofreciendo entrenamiento para embajadores pre-salida y oportunidades de liderazgo para los j&oacute;venes delegados que regresan.</li></ul>4. Conexiones Econ&oacute;micas y Regionales<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Asociaciones de la Industria del Vino: Construyendo un puente directo entre la regi&oacute;n vin&iacute;cola de Chehalem Valley y la renombrada industria del vino de Poysdorf para colaboraci&oacute;n cultural y comercial.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Apoyo a Negocios Locales: Implementando programas de vales de compras para delegados internacionales para apoyar directamente a los negocios del centro de Newberg.</li></ul>

Hola <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Nombre, &iexcl;Muchas gracias por tu generosa donaci&oacute;n a Connect Newberg! Tu apoyo financia directamente nuestras iniciativas de ciudades hermanas. Desde ayudar a estudiantes de secundaria a viajar a Asago, Jap&oacute;n, a recibir delegaciones c&iacute;vicas y educativas de Poysdorf, Austria, hasta lanzar eventos culturales comunitarios aqu&iacute; mismo en casa. &nbsp; Agradecemos tu apoyo.&nbsp; GraciasVielen Dankありがとうございます El equipo de Connect Newberg,Connect Newberg | 501(c)(3) Organizaci&oacute;n Sin Fines de Lucro<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://connectnewberg.org&authuser=1" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">connectnewberg.org</a>info@connectnewberg.org

Nuestra Misión y Por Qué Se Formó Connect Newberg Nuestra MisiónConectando Newberg con el mundo. Connect Newberg es una organización sin ánimo de lucro independiente 501(c)(3) dirigida por la comunidad, dedicada a fortalecer las relaciones de ciudades hermanas de Newberg a través del intercambio cultural, la educación juvenil, la colaboración económica y las asociaciones cívicas. Por Qué Nos FormamosLas conexiones de ciudades hermanas no deberían ser solo firmas en documentos oficiales. Formamos Connect Newberg como una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a dar vida a estas asociaciones para toda nuestra comunidad. Trabajando junto a la Ciudad de Newberg, construimos programas prácticos impulsados por la comunidad que aseguran que el aprendizaje internacional, las amistades globales y las oportunidades de viaje sean activas, sostenibles y accesibles para cada residente, estudiante y negocio local en Newberg. Nuestras Ciudades Hermanas y Lo Que Estamos Haciendo Ahora Apoyamos con orgullo la relación de Newberg con dos increíbles socios internacionales:<ul><li>Asago, Japón: Ubicada en la Prefectura de Hyogo. Mantenida por un programa de intercambio de escuela secundaria entre la escuela secundaria Chehalem Valley y la escuela secundaria Wadayama. </li><li>Poysdorf, Austria: Ubicada en Baja Austria, famosa por su región vinícola histórica. Newberg y Poysdorf han intercambiado delegaciones cívicas entre sí durante casi 20 años.</li></ul> Lo Que Estamos Haciendo Ahora (Enfoque 2026):<ul><li>Delegación de Poysdorf de septiembre de 2026: Coordinando activamente una delegación cívica oficial para visitar Poysdorf, Austria, estableciendo las bases para un intercambio entre la escuela secundaria Mountain View y explorando conexiones comerciales entre nuestras industrias vinícolas locales. </li><li>Preparación de Lenguaje y Viaje para Jóvenes: Proporcionando instrucción introductoria sobre el idioma japonés, libros de texto y suministros de aprendizaje para los estudiantes de intercambio de la escuela secundaria Chehalem Valley.</li><li>Apoyo al Intercambio Estudiantil: Colaborando con el Distrito Escolar de Newberg-Dundee para ayudar a los estudiantes viajeros, dar la bienvenida a los delegados visitantes y apoyar a las familias anfitrionas.</li></ul> Hacia Dónde Nos Dirigimos (Hoja de Ruta 2026-2029) En los próximos cuatro años, Connect Newberg está implementando programas en torno a cuatro pilares fundamentales: 1. El Ciclo de Delegación Cívica de 4 Años<ul><li>2026: Delegación saliente a Poysdorf, Austria</li><li>2027: Posible delegación saliente a Asago, Japón</li><li>2028: Delegación entrante — Recibiendo a Poysdorf en Newberg</li><li>2029: Delegación entrante — Recibiendo a Asago en Newberg</li></ul>2. Festivales Culturales y Aprendizaje Comunitario<ul><li>Eventos Culturales Firmados: Trayendo celebraciones locales a Newberg, incluido el Natsumatsuri (Festival de Verano Japonés) con comida, música y arte auténticos.</li><li>Clases de Idiomas Comunitarios: Ampliando la enseñanza introductoria de los idiomas japonés y alemán al público en general.</li></ul>3. Becas para Estudiantes y Liderazgo Juvenil<ul><li>Creando Becas de Intercambio Estudiantil para asegurar que la necesidad financiera nunca impida que un estudiante local participe en un intercambio internacional.</li><li>Ofreciendo entrenamiento para embajadores pre-salida y oportunidades de liderazgo para los jóvenes delegados que regresan.</li></ul>4. Conexiones Económicas y Regionales<ul><li>Asociaciones de la Industria del Vino: Construyendo un puente directo entre la región vinícola de Chehalem Valley y la renombrada industria del vino de Poysdorf para colaboración cultural y comercial.</li><li>Apoyo a Negocios Locales: Implementando programas de vales de compras para delegados internacionales para apoyar directamente a los negocios del centro de Newberg.</li></ul>

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   - Connect Newberg is dedicated to fostering community connections and supporting local initiatives in Newberg, Oregon. Their mission is to create a more interconnected and supportive community by facilitating access to resources, promoting local events, and encouraging community engagement. They aim to bridge gaps between community members and local organizations to enhance the overall well-being of the area.

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