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Welcome! Members of Friendship Force, Columbia Cascade live on both sides of the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon. We hope you will find information here that is valuable to you and be interested enough in what you see to join us in our varied activities. Be sure to click the links above for LOCAL ACTIVITIES and UPCOMING EXCHANGES. |
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Club Officers
Links Section
President:
Grace White
Vice-Pres.:
Gordon Solie
Outreach:
Virginia Richards
Membership:
Sharon Dawson
Newsletter:
Fran Guzie
Activities:
Donna Egan
Ann Borowiak
FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL THE HUNGER SITE ADOBE READER CURRENCY CONVERTER
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Piracicaba, Brazil 2007
The Friendship Force
of Columbia Cascade
Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington
Makes a Difference
Friendship Force International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that each person can make a contribution to global goodwill. Home hospitality - the heart of a Friendship Force exchange- provides the opportunity for people of different countries and cultures to connect at a personal level. More than half a million participants have experienced the personal enrichment and cross-cultural understanding that result from a Friendship Force exchange. The ever-widening Friendship Force global network represents a powerful and growing force that can overcome differences between people and nations.
The Friendship Force is a private, non-profit international organization which brings people of all ages and backgrounds together in friendship across the barriers that divide them - barriers of distance, culture, language or political differences. Through home hosting, individuals and families enhance the opportunity to build friendships, enrich relationships, and contribute to world peace and world cooperation.
Piracicaba, Brazil 2007
Friendship Force members visit other countries as ambassadors or guests in the homes of The Friendship Force members of that country. They join in the “day to day” activities as well as special Friendship Force events. While learning about the culture of that country and sharing ideas, lasting friendships are made.
Members host ambassadors from other countries in their homes for one week during an incoming exchange. They share life-styles and activities such as school, church, shopping, community events, individual interests and show off points of interest in the great Pacific Northwest.
Sometimes members choose to “day host” guest ambassadors for a host family and provide a different perspective of our American way of life.
Whether you host, travel or both, The Friendship Force experience is one you will remember for a lifetime. The joy of meeting new friends, the delight in experiencing new cultures and languages and the good feeling of knowing that you have brought the people of the world a little closer together--these are the benefits of membership.
HOW DID FRIENDSHIP FORCE START?
The Friendship Force was established in Georgia in 1977 by Dr. Wayne Smith with the support of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. The organization has now become one of the largest international exchange programs in the world, with 25,000 volunteers in 50 countries, exchanging 7,000 to 8,000 people each year.
WHO CAN BELONG?
Anyone of any age who wants to make friends with people of other countries can join. The Friendship Force members come from across the entire spectrum of American life.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?
FLEXIBILITY! It is the one word that summarizes what makes a good Friendship Force member.
Ambassadors pay their own travel and personal expenses plus an induction fee which is given to the host chapter to cover some expenses of hosting the visiting club. The Friendship Force hosts provide meals and housing and do not charge for their hospitality.
INTERESTED?
Click the Membership Application link (above on the left). By joining The Friendship Force of Columbia Cascade, you will receive information about upcoming activities through the club newsletter. You will also meet local people with similar interests and be encouraged to participate in club activities. All seek a world at peace.
Fond farewells to new friends.
