Month: July 2020

Journey Catalog

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July 28, 2020

 
AUGUST JOURNEY CATALOG
NEW JOURNEYS
Grand Tour of Italy April 10 to April 24, 2021 Click for Details >
Best of Scotland August 29 to September 8, 2021 Click for Details >
We understand that the impact of COVID-19 on 2021 international travel remains uncertain. At the same time, it is important to support clubs looking optimistically towards the future. Please indicate your interest in any Friendship Force Journey, safe in the knowledge that we will keep you updated as we learn more about the global travel situation.
Feeling adventurous? Ready to travel soon?
Journey Coordinator seeks indications of interest for May 2021 Global Journey to Armenia and Azerbaijan.
In order to begin preliminary planning, it’s only fair to our two hosting clubs, FF Baku & FF Yerevan, (both of whom are very keen to host us,) that we have an idea of whether or not we will be able to recruit enough ambassadors to fill this Journey. Please email Journey Coordinator, Bobbie Mulholland, mulholland.bobbie1@gmail.com, to register your interest.
It is well understood that this Journey will only proceed if the COVID19 situation has improved enough to permit travel.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
For more information, or to register for any of the options below, visit the FFI Virtual Experiences page.

Faces and Places in France Thursday, July 30, 2020, 4:00 p.m. CEST Host: Valerie Malfara, FFI Staff

Trivia Quiz (First day/time option of two identical sessions.) Monday, August 3, 2020, 7:30 p.m. CEST Host: Kerstin Hogan, FFI Staff

Trivia Quiz (Different day & time, identical questions.) Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 11:00 a.m. CEST Host: Kerstin Hogan, FFI Staff

Faces and Places in Brazil Thursday, August 6, 2020, 9:00 p.m. Sao Paulo Hosts: Thiago Lorena, FF Ribeirao Preto and Hemily Nogueira, FFI Staff

Improve Your Travel Photography: Tips, Tricks, and Gear Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 11:00 a.m. US EDT Hosts: Dr. Sharon Swallwood, FF Florida Suncoast and Allison Lindsey, FFI Staff

Faces and Places New Zealand Thursday, August 13, 2020, 11:30 a.m. New Zealand Time Hosts: John Hannah and Kimberly Fraser, FFI Staff

The 2021 Festival at Sea

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July 6, 2020
Dear Friends, As the world slowly opens up again for international adventures, we are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to explore northern Europe in August 2021.
Next year’s Festival at Sea, on-board the beautiful Niew Statendam ship, starts and ends in Copenhagen, Denmark. For two weeks we will sail through multiple ports in Norway, Iceland, and Scotland, and, as always, we will offer our very own Friendship Force workshops and social events, on a route that is sure to be enchanting.

Please review the schedule, pricing and sign-up details on the Festival at Sea page. Pay particular attention to Holland America’s special deal, the Have It All Sale, valid for all sign-ups prior to July 31, 2020.
Receive up to US $2,300 in extras:
• Free drinks • Free gratuities • Free Signature Dining Package • Free Wi-Fi for Suites • 50% Reduced Deposit (refundable)
Cruise lines offer different promotional deals throughout the year, so if you miss this one, don’t worry! We will be happy to work with you for the best package possible at the time you register. Registration details are on the Festival at Sea page. If you have any other questions not covered on that page, simply email our partner agent at Total Travel Events: sherry@totaltravelevents.com

We would love for you to participate in next year’s Festival at Sea, but even if you cannot, please feel free to share this information with any friends or family that you think would like to join us! Wishing you all the best, wherever you are, and I look forward to our next face-to-face meet-up!

In Friendship, Jeremi Snook President/CEO
SECURE THIS DEAL NOW WITH NO-RISK BOOKING Deposits are fully refundable up until April 1, 2021

The Catalog of Virtual Experiences

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July 2, 2020
We are pleased to introduce Friendship Force Virtual Experiences, a series of opportunities to meet friends, experience other cultures, or learn something new. With new experiences added regularly and curated by members like you, FFI staff, and special guests, the series offers something for everyone. Thanks to your recent contributions, FFI is still here and able to make all of this possible. Thank you for your generosity and for continuing this journey with us!

– Allison Lindsey, VP of Member Engagement
There are three main types of Virtual Experiences, indicated by the following icons:

Friendship Force Virtual Journeys

A Virtual Journey is a virtual experience that would take place over the course of about a month. Clubs would be matched to “visit” one another virtually, with one club assigned as the host club and one club as the ambassador club. The members of these clubs would come together using online tools like Zoom. There would be a “welcome party” with participants from both clubs in a Zoom meeting, a period of 2 – 3 weeks when paired hosts and ambassadors get to know one another through email, written letters, video chats and phone calls. The experience would culminate with a “Farewell Party” in which the ambassador club shares about their culture and country and participants share their experiences or impressions.

Friendship Force Learning Place

In the “Learning Place”, you can take advantage of training materials designed to help y
ou learn new skills and become more successful in what you do. Here you can find all kinds of resources, from best practices to help your club flourish, leadership training to support your members, technology tutorials to help you stay connected, and chances to learn about Friendship Force activities that support our mission. Connect with an online community, talk with other registrants and webinar moderators, and grow with us.

Friendship Force Members Connect

This is where Friendship Force members come to connect to spend time online with one another, learn from our members about their home country, culture and traditions, and connect on a deeper level through interacting via Friendship Force Faces and Places, Friendship Force Pen Pals, or Friendship Force Bridging the Gap experiences.
Friendship Force Faces and Places – In the “Faces and Places” series, you will have the opportunity to meet Friendship Force members from around the globe as they showcase their countries. These webinar-style events will give you a chance to learn firsthand about another person’s culture, community, and experience – all without leaving your home. Participants will be able to interact with hosts, ask questions, and gain more knowledge about destinations and travel options for the future. Friendship Force Pen Pals – FFI Pen Pals is a new way to “experience different views and discover common ground”. Get matched up with another FFI member based on your interests – shared hobbies, common interests, a specific region or city, or a foreign language you’d like to practice. Or simply be surprised and get matched randomly! Then sit down and start writing – all you need is a pen, a piece of paper, an envelope and a stamp. Friendship Force Bridging the Gap – Bringing people together to get to know each other in spite of their differences. – Coming soon!
Access Virtual Experiences Catalog Here!
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