JOHN WILHELM IS HOST COORDINATOR for COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND

COUNTY DURHAM HOST EXCHANGE DIRECTOR IS JOHN WILHELM: We have a group of 12 ambassadors inbound exchange coming from the County Durham of England Friendship Force Club for a week staring on April 3, 2018. Please contact John Wilhelm, Event Coordinator, at 770.921.4333 to assist with event planning. You can also contact Bonnie Evans, Host Coordinator … Read more

HOLIDAY PARTY SATURDAY 12/2 AT 12:30 PM

We are excited to see new and old friends on Saturday, December 2nd, at La Petite Violette Restaurant for our Annual Holiday Party! We’ll meet at 12:30 p.m., at La Petite Violette, 2948 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. This is our chance to pull our fanciest holiday outfits … Read more

WEBMASTER AND AUDITOR UPDATE

Allison Lindsey has joined our FFGA Club. Allison is also on the staff of FFI, and was at our Annual Meeting on the 15th of this month, at which she gave a presentation and update on FFI. Allison has volunteered to be our Webmaster. Thank you! Barb Shields, longtime member of our club, has volunteered … Read more

WANTED HOST JOURNEY COORDINATOR

We are delighted that we have an international club coming to visit us April 2018, right after Easter . The club is from Durham, England, and we are hoping there is no language barrier. Please contact Cynthia Williams (404-351-5352; madamew@hotmail.com) if you can assist. There will be more details in the up-coming newsletters.    

HOLIDAY PARTY SET FOR DECEMBER 2

Our Annual Holiday Party is set for December 2nd begin-ning at 12:30 p.m. at Petite Violette. Mark your calendars. The November newsletter will have specifics and we’ll also send out a Newsflash shortly.  

Thanks to the FFGA Hosts of the Oregon Club Ambassadors

It has been a whirlwind! The FF club from Willamette Valley, Oregon has seen a LOT of what Atlanta has to offer. We were at the Atlanta History Center, the Swan House, CNN, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Park, and more that I haven’t … Read more

2018 OFFICERS ELECTED

Our meeting was held on October 15th, at Bambinelli’s at Northlake. Beside meeting friends and enjoying a great meal, we elected our officers for 2018. They are: President: Robin Scott Vice President: Bonnie Evans Secretary: Anne Earle Treasurer: Ron Scott

Annual Meeting held and 2018 Officers Elected

The Friendship Force Greater Atlanta had their annual meeting today at Bambinelli’s at Northlake where 25 members attended. Elections were held for officers for 2018. Officers for 2018 were unanimously elected by the members. President: Robin Scott Vice President: Bonnie Evans Treasurer: Ron Scott Secretary: Anne Earle Good news is that Allison Lindsey is joining … Read more

ANNUAL MEETING 10/15 At BAMBINELLIS

JOIN US AT BAMBINELLI’S ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH! We are meeting and dining at Bambinelli’s Northlake. Social and Annual Meeting begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 15th. Supper begins at 5 p.m. Cost is still the same at $25 per person which includes soft drink, salad, entrée and garlic knots. Select your entrée and … Read more

Webmaster needed for 2018

The club needs a new webmaster for 2018 to handle our  website. Computer literacy needed and Bonnie Evans will train you. Please contact Bonnie at 404.771.0010 or via email at kbemje@bellsouth.net

Annual Meeting 10/15, HOLIDAY PARTY 12/2

Dates to REMEMBER ANNUAL MEETING 10/15 HOLIDAY PARTY 12/2 at La Petite Violette

OREGON DINNER HOST DATE CORRECTION

Date correction to the newsletter: Dinner hosts are still needed for the evening of Monday, October 23rd, when we have our Oregon Ambassadors in town. Contact Bonnie Evans if you can help out (404-771-0010).

SPECIAL EVENT 8/10 SPOTLIGHTING MEMBER WILMA KIRCHHOFER

Congratulations to our club member, Wilma Kirchhofer, who has co-authored a book! Wilma is having a book signing on August 12th, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Decatur library. We are thrilled for Wilma and decided to hold a club lunch/social event starting just before her book signing, at the Marley House Irish Pub … Read more

THE WEST IS COMING EAST. HOSTS NEEDED!!!!!

Hosts are still needed for incoming guests for Friendship Force Central Willamette Valley Oregon from 10/19 till 10/26. Dinner Hosts are also needed for one night. Contact Bonnie Evans, kbemje@bellsouth.net or 404.771.0010. We will be going on a journey to their club in 2019.