 May is upon us and Spring is everywhere. This is such a beautiful time of the year with a festival every weekend. It is no wonder so many people want to come visit us. We are so happy to have new members joining. We just had a new member orientation at Judy Ratliff's house. We presented orientation material to make it easier to understand how we function. You can find out more by going to our FAQ page at this link. Or look at our "Ways to Participate without leaving Home." This month we will have the board meeting on Tuesday, May 8 at 2:45pm at the Old Quarry Library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to be more engaged. Following the board meeting at 5:00 there will be a happy hour at Brio at the Arboretum, located at 10000 Research Blvd. Come on by to see your friends. The Winter 2018 newsletter was distributed by email and it is also found here. Press this link to download or view the Winter Newsletter. Thank you Diana Tanner for preparing this for us. Please think about contributing your travel and Friendship Force items of interest to the next newsletter. Send a note to our editor Diana at Dtan1480@att.net for her consideration. 2018 Journeys and coordinators:
If you are a member and not receiving our Yahoo Group communications, please send a note to Joseph Hunt - joshunt@sbcglobal.net and you will be added. Leadership Council Members
Thanks to new committee members:
,_.___ Interested in getting more involved? Contact any board member to see how you can help. Also, we are actively seeking new members, so talk it up with your friends, neighbors, and social clubs. Can't wait for our next trip? Visit Friendship Force International and join another club on their trip. http://catalog.thefriendshipforce.org/ We are the Austin chapter of Friendship Force International. We join others around the world who believe that "a world of friends is a world of peace". This is a people to people program to learn about each other and strengthen ties of friendship. We hope you will join us!!  CLUB PROFILE Our club was established in 1984. Our mission is to sow the seeds of friendship across the nations of the world. Since 1985 our active members have participated in Friendship Force sponsored trips to Australia, Africa, Cuba, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East and South America. In addition, Friendship Force clubs from Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Russia, Taiwan, and some within the United States, have visited us to have the Austin Experience. . Our members are adventurers who enjoy forging new friendships as we explore places around the world. We live, work and play in Austin and the surrounding communities when we aren’t traveling. A typical inbound/outbound exchange. Travel to the exchange location is usually arranged by the member. Exchanges are typically one week at each club and some exchanges may go to two clubs on an exchange. The exchange begins with a welcoming party for the arriving ambassadors. Ambassadors are hosted at club member homes during their visit. During the visit ambassadors see sites of interest in the area. The exchange concludes with a farewell dinner with our new friends. Often an exchange will include an optional after exchange tour.  http://catalog.thefriendshipforce.org/ We are committed to the following pledge: As a member of the Friendship Force, I recognize that I can make a difference. I recognize that I have a mission. That mission is to be a friend to the people of the world. As I embark upon this adventure, I know that others will be watching me. I know that through my own example to my own fellow citizens and the people of other countries, the cause of friendship and peace can be furthered. I can make a difference. For more information on the Austin Club or to receive a membership application eMail us at sallyscott33@gmail.com or download this link Learn more about Friendship Force International at http://www.thefriendshipforce.org |
