3. Office of the Secretary of State Subcabinet for International Affairs Mission: Encourages open communication and collaboration among Maryland State agencies, international coalitions and the Governor’s Office.

4. Sister State Program Affiliated with Sister States International Volunteer-based citizen diplomacy network Promotes educational exchanges, fosters cultural awareness and maintains diplomatic connections

5. Walloon Region, Belgium State of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Anhui Province, China Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Gyeongangnam Province, South Korea State of Jalisco, Mexico

6. Lodz Region, Poland City of St. Petersburg/Leningrad Oblast, Russia Nord-Pas de Calais, France Liberia, Bong and Maryland Counties

7. No State Tax Dollars Funded through fundraisers and corporate sponsorships

8. More than 200 volunteers from institutions, businesses and organizations Membership is free and bipartisan Board of Directors meets quarterly Non-profit 501 (3) organization

9. Host international delegations Medical /nursing exchange Guest worker program Environmental Training

10. Support for rural libraries Rule of Law Program Youth Sailing Races Lacrosse coaching Sister States International Film Festival

11. World Artists Experiences www.worldartists.org wae@comcast.net Betty McGinnis, President Mission: bridge international understanding using the universal language of the arts

12. For more information: 410-974-5574 1-888-974-0013 (toll free) Ms. Mendy Nitsch, Director, International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of State, The Jeffery Building 16 Francis Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 U.S.A. mnitsch@sos.state.md.us@sos.state.md.us www.marylandsos.gov

13. Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development www.choosemaryland.org International Operations Mission Foreign Direct Investment, Stimulate international marketplace activities, Attract new businesses, Provide state support for exporting goods and services