The Friendship Force of Austin will be holding a Community Event aiming to bring together people who have a common interest in World Peace and Friendship. Terrytown United Methodist  Church, 2601 Exposition Blvd is opening their doors at 7:30pm  for this gathering of like minded people. The theme is "Making a difference and Making Friends here and around the world."  So be sure to and bring a friend to share in this goal. 

LEO (Let's Eat Out) had a great get-together luncheon at French Quarter Grill in August. September 10 we will meet for lunch at Cypress Grill at 4404 William Cannon drive at 11:30  Be sure to come. Meet host Pam Douglas and be sure to RSVP to the Evite you will receive. 

For more details see our September  Newsletter here.  Do you have questions about Austin Friendship Force - send us an email - austinfriendshipforce@gmail.com and ask away. 

Here is the Leadership team for 2025

Thanks to committee leaders for 2025:

Joining one of our committees is a great way to get involved. Perhaps you have a fresh idea on how to make Friendship Force of Austin more fun. 

Have a friend who would like to be a member?

If you have not renewed your membership for 2024 send your check for $45 made out to Austin Friendship Force to our treasurer Judy Ratliff  1322 Nightingale Dr, Cedar Park, Tx 78613  For new members it is $45 plus $10 for a badge.  - see application


To find out more about International and Austin Friendship Force look at our 

 New Members Welcome Brochure.


Are you getting our communications?

FF Austin Communications will  be coming from Google Groups. If you are not receiving notes, contact Joseph Hunt (joshunt@sbcglobal.net). And if you have questions send us an email - austinfriendshipforce@gmail.com


The Latest Newsletter is here

The July 2025 Newsletter (June 2025) (May 2025) (April 2025) (March2025 ) (Feb2025) can be found here. Press this link to view.   The deadline for articles for the Spring newsletter is March 10. Thank you Lisa Judge 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 Lisa at lisaclarej@gmail.com  for her consideration. 

2025 Journeys and coordinators:

Interested in getting more involved? Contact any Leadership team 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.

The Ten Commandments of Ambassadors  - a must read - touch this link

Can't wait for our next trip? Visit Friendship Force International and join another club on their trip. 

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!!



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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.

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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.