The WVMSCA was established in 1981 between Misawa, Japan, Wenatchee and East Wenatchee to promote friendship, cultural exchange and commemorate the historic first non-stop Trans-Pacific flight by Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon in 1931.
The Wenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City Association was founded in 1981 to promote friendship and cultural exchange and commemorate the historic first non-stop trans-Pacific flight taking off from Misawa and landing in Wenatchee in 1931.
Each year the WVMSCA and the City of Misawa send their delegations of dignitaries, community representatives and students to attend their respective festivals - the Misawa summer festival held in August and the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee each May.
During the Misawa delegation visit to our valley, the Association hosts and coordinates a variety of tours and events and finds host families to provide our Japanese guests with a once in a lifetime experience and opportunity to enjoy our lifestyle and hospitality.
The WVMSCA is also responsible for selecting the members of the Wenatchee delegation for the trip to Misawa. Our delegation is made up of local dignitaries, school students between the ages of 12-18 and various business and professional people who are active in our Valley. Details regarding the trip, applications for consideration, rules and regulations may be found on the Association's website at www.wenatcheevalleymisawa.org or by contacting Teresa Allen at the City of East Wenatchee at 509.886.5385.
The WVMSCA is a non-profit organization with the only income coming from annual membership dues and various fund-raising events. Membership is open to all through individual, family and business classifications. You do not have to be a member of a delegation to become a member or support our association. We can use all the support we can get!
Address & Contact
- City:
- East Wenatchee
- State:
- WA
- Zip:
- 98802
- Phone:
- (509) 886-4507
- Website:
- www.wenatcheevalleymisawa.org
- Category:
- Community Organization