Friendship Force of Austin Ambassadors journeyed to Dayton, Ohio for a week of great friendship and adventure. Despite the government shutdown, the host club made last minute adjustments to make the journey meaningful and fun. The host were most gracious and everyone had a good time. Then eight members continued on to Cleveland for a short home hosting experience with the Cleveland club. This month we are having our Leadership Meeting at the La Madeline restaurant in the Arboretum as it is on Veteran's day and the library is closed November 11. 

LEO (Let's Eat Out) had a great get-together luncheon in October at Titaya Thai Restaurant on North Lamar..  This month we will meet at Tiny Boxwoods at 1503 West 35th street at 11:30 on Tuesday November 25. Be sure to come and dine with your friends. Meet host Pam Douglas and be sure to RSVP to the Evite you will receive. 

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

This year's holiday party will be held at Freda's Seafood Restaurant at 11:00 on Friday December 5. The address is 10903 Pecan Park Blvd, Austin. It will be an all inclusive meal with appetizer, entree, salad, dessert, drink, including tax and tip for $45.  We will also be voting for next year's Leadership Officers.   

Here is the New Leadership team slate for 2026

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. 

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

 New Members Welcome Brochure.


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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. 

2026 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.