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Friendship Force Newsletters

The Friendship Force of Kern County publishes a monthly newsletter, usually available by the middle of the month, with current information about meetings, exchanges, members, programs and news.  These Newsletters are a good way to keep up with the club activities and announcements. The most recent, and a few past newsletters, are available on this page.

Right click on the button below the month you would like to review. 
(With Mac system use "ctrl+click")
 

  • A menu will pop up. Then, for best results, click on "open link in new window" although "open link" will get the job done.
  • You are welcome to use anything on this page for Friendhip Force purposes as long as you give credit to Friendship Force of Kern County.
  • You will need Adobe Reader to view these newsletters.
  • If you are using a "dial-up" connection the newsletter may require a minute or more to download to your browser.  

January 2012 Newsletter

Articles for January:

  • 2012 begins with a Kern County Friendship Force bang.
  • We have an Inbound group from Mundo Maya Mexico coming near the end of February.
  • In March we will be going to Guaranja and Curitiba, Brazil with a stop off at Iguazu Falls.
Right-click the following link to read the October Newsletter.

Download FFNL JAN. 2012 final.pdf
October 2011 Newsletter

Articles for October:

  • President McCalley's message with comments on exchanges.
  • October meeting agenda featuring report of Hay River Exchange and Mock Moose Stew.
  • Announcing 2012 exchange to Brasil
  • Support FFI with Silent Auction.
  • Report from Hay River Exchange with beautiful photos.
Right-click the following link to read the October Newsletter.

Download FFNL OCT.  2011 final.pub.pdf
September 2011 Newsletter

Articles for September:

  • New photos and report from the Grandparents' Inbound Exchange
  • Report from the Hay River Outbound Exchange with photos.
  • Plans for the Language Learner Inbound Exchange in October.
  • Upcoming Friendship Force events.
  • Presidents letter for September.
Right-click the following link to read the September Newsletter.

Download FFNL SEPT.  2011 final.pdf
August 2011 Newsletter

Articles for August: 1) New Members, 2) Grandparents' Exchange photos, 3) Hay River Exchange News.

Download FFNL Aug.  2011 final.pdf
July 2011 Newsletter
Articles for July: 1) Invitation to "Old Fashion Potluct" at President Steve's home, 2) recommendations for mosquito repellent for Hay River exchange, and 3) Prepare with exercise to "be in shape" for Hay River exchange: The Exchange Director says "Walking is Fun!".
Download FFNL JULY  2011 final.pdf
June 2011 Newsletter

Emad Meerza, the president of the Islamic Shoura council, will speak on the Islamic culture in our community. Late Monday evening August 8, 25 ambassadors from Germany, Japan and Ukraine will arrive in Kern County.

Download FFNL JUNE  2011 final.pdf
May 2011 Newsletter

"Our May 25th meeting will focus on the future. Sandy Larson will be presenting on the Trailblazer Project. This is a new and creative opportunity for exchanges and Club growth. You must plan to attend this very informative presentation."   News and future programs are covered.   

Download FFNL MAY  2011 final.pdf
April 2011 News Letter

President Steve McCalley opens the News Letter with "We are quickly moving in to one of the best times in Kern County as spring arrives. I am always amazed at the feeling of optimism that comes with the sprouting of new growth, flowers and warmer weather. As our energy begins to increase with longer days it is time to focus on our upcoming exchanges and activities."  Includes details of April meeting of the Friendship Force of Kern County and upcoming events.    

Download FFNL MAY  2011 final.pdf
March 2011 Newsletter
Kern County Friendship Force Newsletter for March 2011
Download FFNL March  2011 final.pdf


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