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1 South Pacific eflyer April 2015 Exchanges are open to all ambassadors and represent some of the many places where you can experience new cultures and grow your global circle of friends. If you are interested in any of the following exchanges, please contact the exchange director or club directly.

2 April FFA Domestic Exchange: Mt Barker to Kempsey Leaving soon!! Approx 11 spaces available. Kempsey can accommodate up to 20 and only 9 Ambassadors able to go from Mt Barker - Please join us! About FF Kempsey s Exchanges: Exchange number: AusD108 Dates: April 29th to May 6th Cost: Domestic Exchange Fees $50USD Rosemary at rmstrach@hotmail.com for details ASAP We organise group outings during the week, usually by bus, which include local culture, scenery, flora, fauna, some of our unique wildlife and food. Thus allowing our visitors to enjoy every aspect or our lovely region. We have an evening welcoming and - or farewell function which allows hosts, non hosting members and ambassadors to interact together. Weekends are free time with hosts and their families. Special Announcement! FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF SYDNEY IS CELEBRATING THEIR 25th ANNIVERSARY on Saturday 6th June 2015 Join us for a fun filled weekend during Vivid Sydney a unique festival of light and sound Pennant Hills Golf Club Cnr Copeland & Burns Roads, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 RSVP by Friday 8th May Val Hobart or valhobart@hotmail.com or Lesley Nelson on or lgnacn@hotmail.com Cost: $58.00 per person Dress: Smart casual with a silver theme Limited home hosting available

3 May FFA Domestic Exchange: Sunshine Coast to Mount Gambier Mount Gambier, South Australia!! The beautiful city of craters, lakes, caves and sinkholes. Attractions include the spectacular Blue Lake and the pumping station tour, Englebrecht and Umpherston. Caves, the amazing cave gardens in the middle of town, famous for its roses, and the fabulous Valley Lake playground and surrounding areas for picnics and BBQs. Highlights will include: Exchange number: AusD111 Dates: May 5-12, 2015 Cost: Domestic Exchange Fees $50USD Host fee $100AUD Nelly Rogers Phone: Welcome Function, Mayoral Reception Rose Planting in FF Garden Full Day Coach Tour, Wineries Visit Fossil Cave Tour, Wildlife Park, Galleries and Museums, Timber Mill Tours, Coastal Tour Sink Hole Tour, Limestone Quarry Tour. Wellington & Kapiti Coast to Nor Peru, Peru and Brasilia & Belem, Brazil We invite you on this three phase journey to South America. Our first exchange is to Nor Peru club in the city of Trujillo, 550 km north of Lima. It is located next to the Pacific coast at the mouth of the Moche Valley on the edge of the desert plain. The third largest city in Peru, it has a colourful colonial central area with many historic buildings and monuments around its impressive main square. Not far away are the notable archaeological ruins of the adobe city of Chan Chan (World Heritage Site) and the adobe brick temples of the Sun and the Moon. FFI Exchange number: Dates: May 2015 Cost: Approx $6,500 Return from Wellington (includes FFI and Host Club Fees) John Durnford durnford@paradise.net.nz We fly on to our second hosting at Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. This planned modernist city in the country s south east interior was founded only 54 years ago and features many innovative and imaginative official buildings and structures. Our visit will include two tours, one in the city and one to the interesting sites outside Brasilia, and there will be the opportunity to add other tours around this amazing area. Next we fly north to Belem, a historic tropical city port 100 km upriver from the Atlantic on the huge Para River which is part of the greater Amazon River system. The region has been home to indigenous tribes and was controlled by Portuguese conquerors. The original area became known as the spice capital of Brazil. Away from the present modern metropolis, there is the old city district with its blend of Colonial architecture and historic charm. We will be touring this interesting city and visiting a beach on nearby Masqueiro Island. There is also the optional extra of including a two night stay on fascinating Marajo Island after the exchange. This exciting trip provides the opportunity for ambassadors to add their own personal excursions before and after the exchanges. There are many fabulous possibilities, including Mach Picchu in Peru and the Iguacu Falls and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

4 August 2015 Napier to Greater Des Moines, Lincoln and Northern Colorado, USA FFI Exchange number: Dates: August 2015 Cost: $4,500-5,000NZ (includes FFI and Host Club Fees) Ray McQuade (Napier) If a visit to America is on your plans, then how joining our three phase exchange?! Our first exchange is to Greater Des Moines, Iowa s capital city and home of the 275ft gold leafed capitol dome made famous around the country during the first nation-wide Presidential Election Caucuses held every four years. While Des Moines is a major centre for financial services, publishing, and insurance, it is also pre-eminent in agribusiness, innovation, research and development. We may visit incomparable museums such as a Victorian style Governor's Mansion; Salisbury House and Gardens; Living History Farms; Gold Star Museum (defence/military). We move to our second hosting at Lincoln, Nebraska in the centre of USA. This will be an interesting visit starting from the welcome and farewell dinners which generally include Nebraska beef and home grown tomatoes. Day outings to nearby towns are popular activities. Or we can board the Magic Friendship Bus for a 3- or 4-day trip to see (a) Ashfall Fossil Beds, (b) the sand hill crane migration on the Platte River, (c) Nebraska's amazing sand hills, home to cowboys, and (d) the Great Platte River Road where an Oregon Trail experience takes you across America on a wagon train. Then it s on to our third exchange at Northern Colorado, an area of natural beauty with year round recreational activities. An exchange with FF of N. Colorado usually includes a visit to the mountains (Big Thompson Canyon, Rocky Mt. Nat'l Park & Poudre Canyon) in addition to special activities in each of our three cities which comprise N. Colorado. The community of Loveland is well known for art, especially bronze sculpture and artists' studios/galleries, and the public art located throughout the city. Other popular exchange activities include a tour of one of our microbreweries, visit to local museums, and various outdoor activities such as bird-watching, and hiking. All good things come to an end, but what a blast we will have had. FFA Domestic Exchange: Maiden's Inn Holiday Park The first ever Australian Friendship Force Caravan /Cabin Muster. Situated on the banks of the Beautiful River Murray A different and exciting venture which we trust will lead on to other ideas going into the future of Friendship Force in Australia Exchange number: AusD106 Dates: August 6-13 ( 7 nights) Cost: Domestic Exchange Fees $50USD Caravan sites app $33 to $47AUD less 10% Cabins various prices per size Brian Smith (Mount Barker and Districts) msm22466@bigpond.net.au Marilyn Berry (Northern Districts) nevberry@bigpond.com Bill Marshman (Central Districts) wmarshman1@gmail.com Keith Cropley (Southern Districts) kandhcropley@bigpond.com Echuca/Moama is renowned as an events destination and one particular event in that week is The Country Music Festival, which attracts Artist and Visitors from all over Australia. The National Holden Motor Museum, A Paddle Steamer Cruise and Lunch at Morrison Winery and wine tasting are two of the many activities on offer. Nowhere else can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World -Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard MV Kingfisher. The Great Aussie Beer Can Shed and Farm Museum. (A BBQ farewell get-together is planned at this interesting location) The Shamrock Hotel - Echuca -they have the biggest parma selection you find anywhere in Australia. Or just sit back and relax with fellow Friendship Force Members. Will reserve 25 Caravan sites, pets and non-pets and 10 various cabins (no pets in cabins). Need to book own sites. $50 deposit.

5 September Nelson to Kempsey & Albany, Australia FFI Exchange number: Dates: September 2015 Cost: Approx $2,500-3,000NZ (includes FFI and Host Club Fees) Lynda Day (Nelson) or This is a chance to enjoy two contrasting exchange across the ditch with our Aussie mates. Our first exchange is in the mid coast area of New South Wales at Kempsey on the Macleay River. Although situated about 15kms inland., we will still enjoy the beautiful beaches and waterways of the Tasman Sea. Not far away are the mountains with the natural native flora and fauna, especially the native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and so on. Highlights of our visit will be Indigenous displays and of course the famous Aussie barbie. We then move across this great continent to our second hosting at FF Albany on the dramatic and spectacular south coast. This city based on the beautiful King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour is steeped in whaling and maritime history and was the stepping off point for thousands of soldiers on their way to and was the stepping off point for thousands of soldiers on their way to WW2. We will visit Brig Amity, Patrick Taylor Cottage, the Residency Museum and Old Jail, the Whaleworld Museum, Princess Royal fortress, and other places of special interest. And there are so many places to walk, cycle, swim, boat, or drive through this stunningly spectacular area. So make the decision now for this wonderful exchange. Wanganui & Manawatu to Kauai, USA, Edmonton & Area, Canada, and New Hampshire Seacoast, USA The first leg of the Exchange to Kauai is now full although I can put you on a waiting list if that is your wish. We would still welcome about 5 more Ambassadors to meet us in Vancouver of the morning of the 14th September and finishing with the New Hampshire, Seacoast exchange. This smaller exchange may suit your needs! FFI Exchange number: Dates: 6th September to 10th October 2015 Approximately US$400 in FFI and host fees. Manawatu - Bruce Owen bruceandellen@paradise.net.nz Wanganui - Denise Gordon dinnyg@clear.net.nz Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and is situated on the Nth Saskatchewan River in an area which includes multitudes of lakes and diverse natural areas, farms, market gardens and vast oil and gas reserves. The locals like to highlight their history through visits to Edmonton City Hall, Chinatown and the downtown area, the Alberta Legislature Building, the Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Heritage Park, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village or other attractions as time permits include visits to the world famous West Edmonton Mall and the largest open-air farmer s market in Western Canada at St Albert. Another 3 day interlude is planned. From Edmonton we fly to Toronto where we take a 2 day Niagara Falls tour. From Buffalo we take the train to Boston, then bus to Portsmouth to meet our Seacoast, New Hampshire hosts. We are visiting during the autumn when the leaves create a beautiful display in this historical area which was established in During this exchange we may make a boat tour of the Portsmouth Harbour and learn some of its history, or perhaps go further to the Isle of Shoals. We may tour Strawberry Banke which is a colonial community. Other activities might include a tour of Maine, lighthouses, a walk along the ocean, tour of the Shakers Community, tour of the State Capitol in Concord, tour of Boston, visit to the University of New Hampshire. Ambassadors will make their own arrangements from the end of the final exchange on the 5th October until their departure from Los Angeles on Saturday 10th October. The quoted price does not include your arrangements for this period, but includes the flights back to NZ. NOTE: $7,299 NZD Price includes all air flights inclusive from Palmerston Nth to Auck to Vancouver and return via Los Angeles, the hotel accommodation and tour fees (Rocky Mountaineer (subject to availability )and Niagara Falls Tour. Contact Denise for payment options.

6 Taupo to Tamworth & Tweed Valley, Australia If it your wish to take part in a cheaper but fantastic exchange in 2015, this visit to the Australian East Coast is a must. Our first exchange is to Tamworth which sits roughly halfway between Sydney & Brisbane and which gives an opportunity to visit both these major cities and make the tour between. Think Tamworth, think the Country Music Capital of Australia and the Festival during January each year. But there is much more to Tamworth which is an important commercial centre serving their agricultural and tourist industries which have a large impact on the finances of the city. FFI Exchange number: Dates: September 2015 $480US FFI & Host Fees. More details on application to ED Helen Bygate (Taupo) nelen@xtra.co.nz Surrounding the city is rich agricultural country with the primary producers farm dairy cattle, sheep, poultry and beef cattle. Crops such as wheat, soy beans, cotton, fruit and vegetables are also produced in abundance. Although there is a strong agricultural base in Tamworth, there is also a vast array of historical features in our area and a broad range of artistic cultures to be enjoyed including music, dance, and theatre. The Lookout is popular for its many hiking tracks, while others enjoy strolling through any of the beautifully maintained parks and gardens. Nothing could be more in tune with our "easy-going" lifestyle than experiencing nature first hand in these lovely spots. We continue our journey to Tweed Valley on the NSA / Queensland border. This area offers the greatest variety of Australian landscapes including magnificent rainforests, oceans, and mountains which we will explore during our visit. And we will meet the local fauna kangaroos, koala, echidnas, platypus, and all those animals special to this part of the world. Not far up the road are the cities of Brisbane and Gold Coast with an abundance of sightseeing, attractions, and of course shopping. Then spend a few days of R&R before returning to home Hamilton & Waikato to Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier, Australia This is an opportunity to visit our Aussie mates in a particularly enjoyable part of the country. FFI Exchange number: Dates: September 2015 Cost: Approx. $1200NZ (includes FFI and Host Club Fees) Keith Burt (Hamilton & Waikato) keburt@xtra.co.nz Our first exchange is to Murray Bridge FF on the Murray River east of Adelaide. This is predominately a farming area but there with many interesting places to see. Such as a visit to the famous wine area of the Barossa Valley, or to the historic German village of Hahndorf, or just mosey through the fascinating villages of the Adelaide Hills, and a visit to Victor Harbour where we might see the whales is a must. Or we might visit the Monarta Zoo where we drive among the wild animals, or check out the birdlife at Coorong and Lakes, or visit the Aboriginal displays. We now move south along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to our second hosting at Mt Gambier FF Club which is situated roughly half way between Melbourne and Adelaide. Mount Gambier is known as Blue Lake City, a name synonymous with the lake which mysteriously changes in colour from grey to turquoise blue in November and back again in March. It is the site of Australia's largest pine plantation and the centre of a thriving wool, prime lamb, dairy, beef, cattle, lobster and limestone. So much to do. A Welcome Function, Mayoral Reception, Rose Planting in F.F.Garden, Full Day Coach Tour, Wineries Visit, Fossil Cave Tour, Wildlife Park, Galleries and Museums, Timber Mill Tours, Coastal Tour, Sink Hole Tour, Limestone Quarry Tour, and Farewell Dinner. The Welcome sign is always out at Mount Gambier Friendship Force!

7 South Taranaki to Kiel, Germany and Bordeaux, France (4 spaces left!) FFI Exchange number: Dates: 13 September - 15 October, 2015 $9-9500NZD New Plymouth to New Plymouth (includes transfers, tours and cruise, but not FFI and Host Club Fees of approx. $680). Can be changed to suit individual travellers. Ian Wards (South Taranaki) Mobile i.j.wards@xtra.co.nz We fly Auckland Hong Kong and stay one night which gives us nearly two full days for sightseeing in Hong Kong. We then fly via Munich to Hamburg where we stay two nights giving us one full day to savour the sights and culture of Hamburg before taking the train to Kiel and our first six night hosting in the beautiful northern German city on the Baltic coast. Some sights we will see include the Kiel canal -- the link between the two seas, Hamburg in the south and the Danish border in the north can be reached within an hour. Neat historic towns and estates are typical for Kiel's surroundings. On September 24th train journey to Ieper (Ypres in French) in Flanders. We have two nights here where we will tour the area where the tragic events of WW1 involving New Zealand soldiers unfolded in the area around Passchendaelle nearly one hundered years ago. We then continue our journey to Paris where we will board our boat for a night cruise on the Seine in Paris before continuing the next day on the Seine to the coastal town of Honfluer, visiting towns and villages on the way before returning to Paris to take the train down to our second Friendship Force exchange at Bordeaux, finishing on 13th October. Think Bordeaux, think wine the red wines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit verdot, Malbec, and, less commonly in recent years, Carménère and the white wines Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Sauternes is a subregion known for its intensely sweet, white, dessert wines such as Château d'yquem. There is history dating back hundreds of years even to Roman times, and Bordeaux has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble". Following this amazing exchange, ambassadors can then return directly to New Zealand in their own time or travel on to visit friends elsewhere. New Plymouth to Perth, WA. / Salisbury and Northern Districts, Adelaide Here is the chance to get away from home and enjoy the warmth of Perth and Adelaide! FFI Exchange number: Dates: Leaving 23rd September (Exchange starts 28th with Pertch) to 16th October 2015 $4,500NZD (Includes FFI and Host Clubs fees. Free time 23rd 27th September not included.) Betty Tarrant (New Plymouth). Phone bet.tarrant@xtra.co.nz There will be a varied programme arranged by the club which will include no doubt many of their attractions which this city is well-known for, including;- The Perth Mint, learning about early gold rush days; riding the CAT to Parliament House; visiting the Barrack St. Jetty; and spending a day cruising down the Swan River to the Port City of Freemantle with its old buildings and museums. Also of course, time to enjoy our Aussie friends and have a barbie before travelling on. On the 4th October mid-day, we board the Indian Pacific Rail Train to travel across the Nullarbor Plains for 2 nights, private cabins each with bathroom facilities. Enjoy the true outback of Australia riding the rails, stopping at Cook for a look around before being met Tuesday by our Salisbury hosts. Adelaide, and South Australia region boasts some of the best wines in the world, with a visit to one definitely a must. Also in this fast growing area, are manufactures of outback clothing & footwear, The Levels Technology Park of Research and Computer Centre; and The Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Salisbury also has many sporting and Leisure Clubs and they are developing and sustaining their wetlands and preserving the mangroves. Lots to see in this fast growing area. Leaving Adelaide by Coach we travel on a 2 day tour through SA crossing the border into Victoria and staying a night at The Grampians. Next day s tour takes us along the Coastal Scenic Highway enjoying the historic towns and bays before arriving at our Hotel in the CBD of Melbourne. Here you will have 3 free days (Hotel accomm. paid) before we depart on our flight back to N.Z.

8 October Sunshine Coast to Karsiyaka Bay, Turkey Join us for a great experience to Karsiyaka Bay, also known as Beautiful Izmir, for an exciting Friendship Force. During our 7 night homestay with FF Karsiyaka Bay in early October, we will experience a thorough introduction to the culture and history of this fascinating city. We will stroll through an ancient bazaar and one of the largest farmers markets in all of Turkey. We will also visit the nearby site of ancient Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary, a site of Catholic pilgrimage where some believe the mother of Jesus spent the final years of her life. We will also enjoy experiencing modern life in Turkey with our hosts and with a visit to Cesme, the country s most popular summer resort. FFI Exchange number: Dates: October 2015 Cost: FFI and *Host fees $390USD. We will enjoy a welcome and farewell party with the farewell party being held at a luxurious venue with live music. A bus is rented to meet ambassadors at the airport and for the excursions. Marilyn Berry marberry@bigpond.com Phone: *Host Fees: This price includes everything, all museum entrances, The excursions during the exchange, to Ephesus and Virgin Mary with an English speaking guide and Cesme a summer resort with a boat tour - Inc lunches. OPTIONAL: Pre-exchange Treasures of Turkey tour. Estimated Price: AU $2150 twin share. Before the exchange, you can opt to go on a 15day pre-exchange Treasures of Turkey Tour. From the cosmopolitan delights of Istanbul to the Roman remains of Ephesus, you ll discover a country of fascinating contrasts. You ll cover a lot of ground in 15 days but still have relax with a pot of apple tea. Southern Sydney to Cali, Colombia and Xalapa, Mexico + Mayan Civilization Tour Cali is located near the west coast of Colombia. The club was established in Santiago de Cali has been a sugar and coffee growing region since Cali National Park has a mountain village where local Indians descend to shop, dressed in national costume. FFI Exchange number: Dates: October/November 2015 Cost: TBD, please contact Pam for further details. Xalapa or Jalapa is located on the east coast of Mexico. It was named as 'birthplace and home of the flower'. The 500,000 people include writers, artists and musicians. Buildings are of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture. It's wealth comes from coffee, tropical fruits and tobacco. In addition, we will take a fascinating journey exploring history, culture and nature through the splendours surrounding the Mayan civilizations. Pam McGrath mcgrath.ffss@gmail.com

9 Put your name down on our wait list for the Vancouver, Canada for the 2015 FFI World Conference!! Also, please check out these Global Themed Exchange Opportunities! Arts and Crafts in New Zealand (October 1 to 18, 2015) Taming America s Great Plains: Cowboys, Indians, Pioneers, and Culture of America s Great Plains (April 22 to May 9, 2015 ) Eco Walk in North Carolina (August 9 to 16, 2015) Pick Your Passion: Discover Louisiana! (April 6 to April 18, 2016) - and many, many more in our World Of Friends Catalog

10 2015 March - August South Pacific Exchanges Date Exch# Exchange Name March Bristol, UK to Hobart, Albany, and Perth, Australia March Hiroshima, Japan to Adelaide, Australia March Sacramento, USA to Mount Gambier and Blue Mountains, Australia March Nagasaki, Japan to Sydney and Gold Coast(Stop over), Australia March Newcastle, Australia to Gifu and Yamaguchi, Japan March Guadeloupe to Melbourne and Murray Bridge, Australia April Montreal, Canada to Taupo and Nelson, New Zealand April Sydney, Australia to Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, Taiwan April Central Coast, Australia to Noumea, New Caledonia and New Plymouth and Christchurch, New Zealand April Brisbane, Australia to Nara and Yamagata, Japan April North Moreton, Australia to Gisborne, South Taranaki and Marlborough, New Zealand April Auckland-North Shore and Gisborne, New Zealand to Austin, East Central Florida and Baton Rouge, USA April Tottori, Japan to Hamilton and Waikato, New Zealand April Pau, France to Adelaide and Southern Sydney, Australia April Melbourne, Australia to Nicosia, Cyprus and Sibiu, Romania April Tweed Valley, North Moreton, and Southern Sydney to Adelaide, Australia May Western North Carolina, USA to Perth, Murray Bridge and Queanbeyan-Canberra, Australia May Mount Barker to Kempsey, Australia May Wellington and Kapiti Coast, New Zealand to Nor Peru, Peru; Brasilia and Belem, Brazil May Sunshine Coast, Australia to Mount Gambier, Australia May Bundaberg, Australia to Brandon & Area, Canada; Greater Detroit, USA; Comitan, Mexico May Noumea, New Caledonia to Sao Paulo and Curitiba, Brazil May Perth, Australia to Greater Manchester and Leicestershire, UK May Blue Mountains, Australia to Seoul, South Korea and Sapporo, Japan May Christchurch, New Zealand to Sacramento, USA and Leuven, Belgium and Szekesfehervar, Hungary May Marlborough, New Zealand to Recife and Campinas, Brazil June Kempsey, Australia to Penticton-Okangan and Ottawa, Canada and New Hampshire Seacoast, USA June Murray Bridge to Sunshine Coast and Cairns, Australia June Salisbury and Northern Districts, Australia to Norderstedt, Germany and County Durham, UK June Shizuoka, Japan to Casterton, Australia July Napa-Sonoma, USA to Brisbane, Bundaberg and Gold Coast, Australia August Vietnam and Baku, Azerbaijan to Sunshine Coast, Australia August Brisbane to Perth, Australia August Napier, New Zealand to Greater Des Moines, Lincoln and Northern Colorado, USA August Newcastle to Hobart, Australia August Nelson, New Zealand to Kempsey and Albany Australia August Whangarei, New Zealand to Fort Worth, USA, Greater Manchester, UK and Hamburg, Germany August Brisbane to Perth, Australia

11 2015 September - November South Pacific Exchanges September Gold Coast, Australia to Mispah, South Africa September South Taranaki, New Zealand to Bordeaux, France and Kiel, Germany September Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand to Edmonton and Area, Canada; New Hampshire Seacoast and Kauai, USA September Hamilton and Waikato, New Zealand to Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier, Australia September Taupo, New Zealand to Tamworth and Tweed Valley, Australia September Adelaide, Australia to Toronto, Canada, Chicago and Denver, USA September Sydney to Bundaberg, Australia September English Language Learners from Japan to New Zealand September New Plymouth, New Zealand to Perth and Salisbury & Northern Districts, Australia October Creative Arts and Crafts of NZ (with FF Nelson, FF Wellington, and FF South Taranaki) October Southern Sydney, Australia to Xalapa, Mexico and Cali, Colombia October Tamworth, Australia to Canadian Cap.Region, Canada and Connecticut & National Cap. Area, USA October Seattle-Tacoma, USA to Marlborough and Napier, New Zealand and Adelaide, Australia October Fukuoka, Japan to Sydney and Bundaberg, Australia October Mount Gambier, Australia to Vietnam October Sunshine Coast, Australia to Karsiyaka Bay, Turkey October Biarritz and Toulouse, France to Brisbane and Blue Mountains, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand October Kansas, USA to Cairns (stopover), North Moreton, Tweed Valley, and Melbourne, Australia October Kempsey to Melbourne and Casterton, Australia October Hobart, Australia to Western Bay of Plenty and Horowhenua, New Zealand October Perth, Australia to Jakarta, Indonesia November Kapiti Coast, New Zealand to Hobart and Newcastle, Australia November Taipei, Taiwan to Whangarei and Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand November Albany, Australia to Kapiti Coast, Taupo, and Christchurch New Zealand November Murray Bridge, Australia to Wanganui and Wairarapa, New Zealand November Santiago, Chile to Malang, Indonesia and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Cairns, Australia November Moscow, Russia to Sydney, Australia and Auckland - North Shore, New Zealand You can now download a complete list of all 2015 FFI Exchange Programs!! CLICK HERE

12 2016 February to July South Pacific Exchanges Date Exch# Exchange Name February Sydney, Australia to Southland, Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty and Napier, NZ February Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Nelson and Christchurch, New Zealand March Salisbury and Northern Districts, Australia to Florida Suncoast and East Central Florida, USA March Metropole Ruhr, Germany to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia March Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA to Horowhenua, New Zealand March Taipei, Taiwan to Bundaberg and Gold Coast, Australia March Turrialba, Costa Rica to Melbourne and Southern Sydney, Australia and Auckland-Howick, NZ March Whangarei, New Zealand to Mount Barker and Mount Gambier, Australia April Freiburg and Schwerin, Germany to Kapiti Coast and Hamilton & Waikato, New Zealand April Napier, New Zealand to Hobart, Australia and Noumea, New Caledonia April Long Island, USA to Marlborough, New Zealand April Kempsey, Australia to Guzelbahce, Turkey and Azrou, Morocco April Queanbeyan-Canberra, Australia to Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley and E. Washington/N. Idaho, USA April Calgary Region, Canada to Adelaide and Casterton, Australia, Wellington and Gisborne, NZ April Oita, Japan to Tweed Valley, Australia and Auckland-NS, NZ April Albany and Bundaberg, Australia to Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Koriyama, Japan April Sunshine Coast, Australia to Greater Atlanta and Central North Carolina, USA May Newcastle, Australia to North Bay and Niagara, Canada May Tamworth and Hobart, Australia to Seoul, Korea and Fukuoka, Japan May Honolulu, USA to Taupo, New Zealand May Fortaleza, Brazil to Sydney, Australia and Auckland-North Shore, New Zealand May Blue Mountains, Australia to Minsk, Belarus and Sochi, Russia May Perth, Australia to Seattle-Tacoma and Flathead Valley, USA and Medicine Hat, Canada May Nelson and Horowhenua, New Zealand to Malang, Indonesia and Yamaguchi, Japan May North Moreton and Cairns, Australia to Osaka and Sapporo, Japan June Discover the Outback June Noumea, New Caledonia to Kyoto-Fukuchiyama and Saitama, Japan June Murray Bridge, Australia to Victoria & Vancouver Island, Canada and Columbia Cascade, USA June Wanganui and Otago, New Zealand to Cornwall, UK and Metropole Ruhr, Germany July Southland and Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty, NZ to Tamworth and Brisbane, Australia July Southern Sydney, Australia to Brussels-Pajot, Belgium and Oxfordshire, UK July Marlborough, New Zealand to Tweed Valley and Bundaberg, Australia July Christchurch, New Zealand to Cairns and Sunshine Coast, Australia

13 2016 February to July South Pacific Exchanges Date Exch# Exchange Name August Manawatu, New Zealand to North Moreton and Queanbeyan-Canberra, Australia August Mount Gambier, Australia to Cape of Good Hope, South Africa September Melbourne, Australia to Denver, New Mexico and Fort Worth, USA September Miyagi and Ota-Gunma, Japan to Sydney, Australia September New Plymouth, New Zealand to Oklahoma, Chicago and Milwaukee, USA September Adelaide, Australia to Somerset, UK and Zeeland, Netherlands September Tweed Valley, Australia to Hay River and Lethbridge, Canada September Auckland-NS and Auckland-Howick, NZ to Bordeaux, France and Solothurn, Switzerland September Thames Coromandel, New Zealand to Edmonton and Area and Metro Vancouver, Canada October Flathead Valley and Morganton, USA to Hobart and Mount Gambier, Australia October Hamilton and Waikato, New Zealand to Sao Paulo and Maringa, Brazil October Brisbane, Australia to Vogtland, Germany and Greater Manchester, UK October Kapiti Coast, New Zealand to Quebec Region, Canada, Connecticut and Richmond, USA October Baton Rouge, USA to Gold Coast and Bundaberg, Australia October Western Michigan, USA to Casterton and Murray Bridge, Australia October Minsk, Belarus to Christchurch and Otago, New Zealand October Taupo, New Zealand to Cankaya, Turkey and Hsinchu, Taiwan November Gold Coast, Australia to Bandung, Indonesia and Taichung, Taiwan November Niigata, Japan to Kempsey, Australia November Novgorod, Russia to Perth and Albany, Australia November Wessex, UK to Wanganui and Wairarapa, New Zealand November Las Vegas, USA to Cairns, Australia November Sydney, Australia to Belem, Piracicaba and Curitiba, Brazil November West Alajuela, Costa Rica to Salisbury & N. Districts and Blue Mtns, Australia and Southland, NZ November Korolev, Russia to Newcastle, Australia and South Taranaki, New Zealand November Isle of Wight, UK to Adelaide and Southern Sydney, Australia November E. Washington-N.Idaho and Central Montana, USA to Manawatu and New Plymouth, New Zealand November Olympia, USA to Whangarei and Thames Coromandel, New Zealand

14 Submissions are due to the eflyer contact by the 20th of each month. Australian eflyer Jim Haxton New Zealand eflyer Colin Ridge OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FFI Matthew Nidek, Sign up to receive FFI news and notices! (Click HERE) Easy online currency conversion! $$$(Click HERE)$$$