August In-Person Meeting

In August we had our first "in-person" general meeting for a long time. Over 30 members gathered at the Arden Dimick Library to share travel stories and to socialize. We had 4 new members and 5 visitors join us. Afterwards about half the group went out to an Ethiopian restaurant for some delicious, and to most of us, a unique meal.  It was great to be able to meet together and talk over a meal. That is almost the definition of Friendship Force!  Join us in September for another great time.  Click here for more details.

New Members Meeting a Success

The New Member Orientation was held in Discovery Village, Gold River, and hosted by our Membership Chair Barbara Horton.

Nine new members (Dan & Angie Rooney, Peter Damiano, Christie Brazil, Maryellen Burns, Neal Hinson, Lisa Moore, Pamela Bradley, Elaine Armstrong) and 5 board members, Chris Smith, Ray Missman, Kathy Hart, Pat Ghiglieri, Barbara Horton) met for a luncheon, introduction to the club, and building of new friendships.

Kathy Hart led everyone through a presentation of the foundation of FFI and the local club structure. Various Board members taught the ins and outs of journeys, made the new members aware of the opportunities to get involved in, and gave a live demonstration of our website and the new My.FriendshipForce.org site.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this a successful event.

Recycle TVs, Computers, Printers, eWaste for FREE

To get rid of that old printer or computer, just go to www.ewaste4good.com  and select* “Friendship Force of Sacramento, Inc.” as the organization of choice.  You need to have at least 3 items for a pickup so maybe combine with a neighbor or other FF Member?They will then pick the items up for free and give a small financial contribution to our club.

* If you don’t see our club name in the selection list yet, just type it in the ‘write-in’ window.