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Gwen White hosted an training day at her home for the club members, especially new members, to learn about our club activities and how we travel. Marilyn Peterson, our regional field representative conducted the training. A walk through the Friendship Force International website to find various kinds of assistance, and a presentation on how our organization travels, mainly through “exchanges” wherein the traveling “ambassadors” are hosted in individual homes by another club’s members was the main focus. About 18 members were present and enjoyed a wonderful lunch hosted by the club. This information will help our club in the early planning stages of our upcoming exchange to Australia in March 2017. Many thanks to Marilyn Peterson and Gwen White!

FFCC will be hosted by Gold Coast (near Brisbane) and Mount Barker (near Adelaide) Australia on two weeks of exchange in March 2017. An extension to Tasmania is also planned for an additional week excursion. Check your calendars and start making arrangements to join us. More information will be coming along shortly. Please contact Gwen White (gwenmwhite@msn.com) for more information or to add you name to the list of ambassadors.

Donna Egan will again host the annual Christmas Boats on the Columbia River at her Vancouver home on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The party starts at 5:30 pm. A winter meal of chili, soup, and cornbread will be provided to the participants by the club. Bring some seasonal goodies if you’d like to add to the festivities. If you desire wine, please bring your own, or bring a bottle to share. No need to bring your plates or utensils, as the club will be hosting the event. Please come and add to the fun of the parade of decorated boats traveling the river. Parade reaches this location about 7pm. RSVP to Mary Dickson at mbdinor@gmail.com before December 1.