German Consul General is guest of Foley Sister Cities

German Consul General is guest of Foley Sister Cities

Melanie Moltmann, the German Consul General, was the special Guest of Foley Sister Cities Global Leaders Advisory Council Annual Meeting. She addressed the audience and talked about the importance of Sister Cities and how they build friendships and partnerships across the world.
Sister Cities are not political but an opportunity to learn about other cultures and exchange ideas. She addressed the importance of educational exchanges and the importance of building partnerships and friendships around the world.
Foley Sister Cities also presented their annual report which gave an oversight of “A Year in Review” with a “Glimpse to the Future”.
To date Foley Sister Cities has had three successful Oktoberfest 5 K runs, wrote, edited and published an international intergenerational cook book in English and German, have had two educational exchanges, have had 100 5th grade pen pals write over 500 letters, participated in three holiday parades and numerous Christmas tree decorating projects.
They have held festive holiday galas of wine tasting and silent auction, held restaurant spirit nights, met with civic, business and community leaders in both cities.
Foley Sister Cities unveiled their newest adventure, an Oktoberfest Golf Jamboree, October 23, 2026. This is not just a golf tournament but a full blown, authentic Oktoberfest.
Foley Sister Cities is preparing for their second educational exchange of teachers and students with Hennef, Germany.
During Mardi Gras week 2026, Foley will host teachers and students from Hennef who will stay in the homes of Foley host families.
Then in June Foley students and chaperones will travel to Hennef Germany for an exchange. At the end of the meeting, families and students involved in this program expressed their thoughts to the Advisory Council Members, City Council, and Commissioners.
“I chose to apply to Foley Sister Cities Program because I wanted to trade my comfort zone for a growth zone, moving beyond the familiar to a culture that values deep history, community and a unique way of seeing the world,’’ said Lilly Ingram, a student delegate going on the exchange in June 2026. “I know the person who boards that plane will not be the same person who returns.”