Friendship Force International

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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FFI: The friendship connection

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June 18, 2020
In this issue…

  • Virtual Events: Connecting on a Theme
  • 2019 Annual Report
  • A Heartfelt “Thank You” to Our Generous Donors
  • Planning 2022 Matching Timeline
In case you missed it…
  • Embrace This Moment
  • “Continuing Our Journey” Campaign Update
FEATURED
Virtual Events: Connecting on a Theme If you’ve got a webcam and an internet connection, a whole world of friendship is open to you Read more…
2019 Annual Report A year-end snapshot of 2019 for Friendship Force International View Report…
A Heartfelt “Thank You” to Our Generous Donors We sincerely appreciate all who donated for Friendship Force’s future Read more…
Planning Department’s 2022 Matching Timeline A schedule of important dates to remember while planning for 2022 Journeys Read more…
In Case You Missed It…
“Continuing Our Journey” Update
Embrace This Moment

Friendship Force has a NEW mailing address!

279 West Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 USA
The Friendship Connection is a new periodical email newsletter focused on keeping our members informed with up-to-date happenings from the organization.
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