Community Partners

SCNN offers a number of unique programs that support cultural diversity in the city of Newport News and tie-in directly with the goals and objectives of the City’s Framework for the Future. SCNN programs have included local partnerships with:

Corporate Diplomats
• Canon Virginia, Inc.
• City of Newport News
• Jeff’s Flowers of Course
• Mellen Street Graphics

Nonprofit World Partners
• Newport News Public Schools
• Langley Federal Credit Union
• Tidewater German American Society
• Oyster Point Rotary

Board of Directors, Sister Cities of Newport News, Inc.

The SCNN Board of Directors is comprised of citizens and City leaders with a passion for International Relations. The purpose of the Board is to manage and create policy for the non-profit organization. Per the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, the nonprofit is tasked with undertaking any activities and programs that:

Foster and nurture international cooperation, understanding and development between the people of Newport New, Virginia and selected sister cities through educational, cultural, economic, technical, medical, charitable and sports related exchanges and programs.

Those interested in serving on the Board must be members in good standing of SCNN, Inc. and complete a Director Questionnaire (link document). Elections are held each November at the annual membership meeting. Questionnaires should be received no later than October 1, for consideration by SCNN’s Governance Committee.

Click here to download the Board of Directors questionnaire.

Monthly SCNN Board of Directors Meetings:
2nd Thursday of each month; 8:00 am to 9:30 am
York Conference Room of Fountain Plaza 2
700 Town Center Drive, 1st Floor
City Center, Oyster Point, 23606

SCNN, Inc. Contact Information:
Kate Helwig, Executive Director
Email Correspondence: info@sistercities-nn.com
Office Phone: 757-926-1348
Office Fax: 757-926-1349
Official Website: www.sistercities-nn.com