Statement of Purpose
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions, Inc encourages global understanding between our community, other local communities outside of the City of Owensboro, and other world communities. OSCAR will assist government entities with the proper reception of foreign visitors and dignitaries by serving as the community’s office of protocol; pursue an ongoing mission to inform and educate our community concerning our area’s international cultural and business ties and their effects on our community; initiate exchange programs in education, business, professional groups, and the arts; assist government and its agencies in promoting our community’s cultural heritage through our Sister Cities relationship; encourage development and expansion of international trade relationships and assist with foreign trade missions; assist community organizations in direct relationships with similar organizations in our Sister Cities and elsewhere in the world where possible.