Saint Louis To Bogor: An Official Visit of the Chairman of the Board

The Visit of Indonesian Ambassador to St. Louis and the 3 rd Anniversary of St. Louis Bogor Sister Cities Affiliation

Letter of Stipulation from the Indonesian Ambassador

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Meeting with Indonesian and American Communities on

Day 1 (September 08, 2008)

Breaking of the Fast Dinner with the Indonesian Ambassador (Part 1)

Breaking of the Fast Dinner with the Indonesian Ambassador (Part 2)

The Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, is addressing the attendees of the meeting with the Indonesian and American communities.

From left: Alex Soetjipto (Chairman of St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities), Timothy Cowin (Senior Pastor of Rock Hill Baptist Church), Chris Culley (Associate Pastor of South County Baptist Church), Ed Moncada (Director of International Student Ministry of Missouri Baptist Convention), Ambassador Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, Joe Passanise (President St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities), Dr. George Thomas (Chancellor of the University of Missouri - St. Louis), Dave Greiner (Senior Pastor of Chatham Bible Church), and Leonard Trudo (Executive of International Students Service of the University of Missouri - St. Louis)

(Our appreciation to Mr. Togu Lumbantobing for the wonderful photos)

Ambassador Forum hosted by the World Affair Council of St. Louis

on Day 2 (September 09, 2008)

The Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, was awarded with the Proclamation by the Mayor of St. Louis City, Mayor Francis Slay. The Proclamation was read by Mr. Tim Nowak, the Executive Director of the World Trade Center St. Louis

From left: Ambassador Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, Alex Soetjipto (Chairman of St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities), Tim Nowak, Robert Fischer (Executive Director of the World Affair Council of Saint Louis)

Some of the Attendees of the Ambassador Forum.

The Ambassador is delivering his final address to the attendees of the forum.

(Our appreciation to Mr. Jon Murray for the wonderful photos)

Mayoral Support to Mr. Soetjipto

With the Honorable Diani Budiarto, the Mayor of the great city of Bogor.

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Letter of Support from the Mayor of the City of Bogor.

Some of the Newspaper Coverages

Newspaper Coverage on Visiting the Mayor of Bogor, Honorable Diani Budiarto.

Another Newspaper Coverage on visiting the Mayor of Bogor.

Newspaper coverage on visiting the City Council of the City of Bogor.

Another Newspaper coverage on visiting the City Council.

Visit to the County Executive of Saint Louis County

The Chairman of the Board of the St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Committee, Alexander Soetjipto is presenting the gift from the Mayor of Bogor to the Saint Louis County Executive, Honorable Charlie A. Dooley.

Mr. Soetjipto is reporting his visit to Bogor to the County Executive Charlie Dooley.

Mr. Soetjipto is taking picture together with the Director of International Cooperation and Planning of Saint Louis County, Ms. Joanne Gladney, after reporting his visit to Bogor.

Meeting with Officials and NGO's representatives

Meeting with several high ranking government officials at Bogor Regency.

Conversing with one of the Chairpersons of the Bogor City Council.

Meeting with some personals of the team for AIDS Task Force of Bogor City: One of the personal in the team is dr. Sri Pinantari Hanum (second from left).

Visiting the Bogor Botanical Garden: (Conversing with Dr. Irawati, Director of Bogor Botanical Garden)

Meeting with the Executives of the Bogor Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of Mr. Radjab Tampubolon (third from left), at Bogor City Hall.

Meeting with the Executive of INOFICE (Indonesian Organic Farming Inspection and Sertification).

Visiting the Sringanis Garden : (From left: Mr. Wiwid, Ms. Endah Lasmadiwati (owner and manager of the garden) and Mr. Joko Sukisno (Akupunkturis dan Cultural Tourist Guide).

At Guava Juice Production, Sukaresmi, with Ms. Maryam (second from left), The Leader of the Farmer Female Group of Sukaresmi.

Visit to the Mayor of Bogor and the City Hall

The Chairman of the Board of the St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Committee is received by the Mayor of the City of Bogor (on the left), Honorable Diani Budiarto, in the City Hall, during his visit to Bogor.

Mr. Soetjipto, accompanied by Ms. Tyas Ajeng from the city government, is received by the Secretary of the City of Bogor (on the left), H. Dody Rosadi, in his office.

Conversing with Executives and Officials from the City Hall (from left: Mr. Hari Sutjahyo, Mr. Rahmadi Santosa, Mr. Alex Soetjipto and Mr. H. Idih Wiharja, the Assistance Mayor of the City of Bogor).

Mr. Soetjipto is attending a meeting at the City Councils Event.

Mr. Soetjipto is attending a ceremony at the City Hall of the City of Bogor.

Visit to Research and Tourism Facilities

Visiting Etnobotani Museum: conversing with Ms. Mulyati Rahayu, Head of the facility.

Visitng Wayang Golek Facility: (Conversing with Mr. Enday Media, Manager of the facility)

At Bogor Botanical Garden, accompanied with Senior Guide from Bogor Botanical Garden, Mr. Yaya Sukarya. (On the background is the Bogor Presidential Palace)

At Sringanis Garden

Visiting research facility for herbal medicine.

Visiting the garden of Indonesian traditional plant.

Visit to Governmental Facilities

At the plenary meeting room of the Bogor City Council, together with one of the members of the Bogor City Council and several of Council Executives.

Visiting to Regional Planning Board (Bapeda): (From left : Mr. Hari Sutjahjo, Mr. Edang M. Kendana, Mr. Soetjipto and Mr. Naufal Isnaeni)

In front of the Map of the City of Bogor: (from left: Mr. Edang M. Kendana, Head of the Governmental Department of the City Government, Mr. Soetjipto and Mr. H. Eddy Supriadi Warsa, Head of the Regional Planning Board (Bapeda).

At Bogor City Council

Visit to Industrial Facilities

At Sundanese Puppet Production (from left: Mr. Wiwid, Director of Genta Wisata Tourist, Mr. Soetjipto and one of the Wayang Golek Artist)

At Guava Juice Production, Sukaresmi with Mr. Taufik, the Manager of the establishment.

At Guava Juice Production, Sukaresmi (from left : Mr. Hendy Kusumah, from Agribisnis Department of the City of Bogor, Ms. Tyas Ajeng, Mr. Soetjipto, Mr. Hidmat Sughiana, from Agribisnis Department, Ms. Maryam, the Leader of Farmer Female Group of Sukaresmi and their member)

At Aloe Vera Juice Production “Nuke de Aloe Vera”, Katulampa, Ms. Nuke, the President of the company, was explaning her aloe vera juice making process.

At DINI DESIGN, Natural Invitation Card and Souvenir. Ms. Dini Astriani, the owner of the business, was explaining her product making process.

At PT. Muara Krakatau (Garment Company).

At PT. Trias Sukses Dinamika (Javanony), Juice/health drink industry.

At PT. CAHAYA SAKTI FURINTRACO (OLYMPIC): Furniture, Manufacturing & Trading Company.

At CV. Suratin Bamboo (Bamboo Small Industry) (from left: Mr. Nazarudin from Department of Industri and Commerce of the City of Bogor, Mr. Soetjipto and Mr. H. Kosasih, the director of the company).