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1 0/Experience Different Views. Discover Common G ffgm Experience Different Views. Discover Common Ground. July August, Sara Harmelink President President s Message Celebrate summer with FFGM! We are anticipating the arrival of FF(Friendship Force) Clearwater, Florida in July and FF Alajuela, Costa Rica in September. Read about the many activities open to all club members and come to meet and share time with our inbound ambassadors. Many thanks to our journey coordinators, planning committees and those who are home hosts, dinner hosts and day hosts for these special weeks. It is impressive that many newer members are directly involved on planning committees and will be hosts. What a great opportunity to learn about different cultures, to help our visitors understand what it is like to live in the Greater Milwaukee area, Wisconsin USA and to share time with a new friend. Won t it be fun to explore the ways that are different in their communities, whether it is types and preparation of foods, family and social customs or how their local and national government works? And this is what I find so exciting. After we have had these opportunities it comes back to this: by exploring our differences we discover how much we are the same. Friendship Force is a non- profit cultural organization that is present in 60 countries with over 300 journeys occurring each year. During the journeys we travel or home host in order to reach a new level of understanding. We explore, understand and serve our global community. If you are not already a member, come join us! All the information you need is in this newsletter. Find out more by looking at Friendship Force International s website at or Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee s website at Calendar of Events The 5 th at 5 events will always be on the 5th of each month except for July, / th instead of the 5 th at 5, 9 AM Tosa Parade Party, Home of Jerry Randall 07/05... Book Club, Nancy Rubly 07/ Clearwater, FL, Inbound 07/23... Annual Picnic 08/ th at 5, Home of Bob & Nancy Mitchell 08/06... Board Meeting 09/ Alajuela, Costa Rica, Inbound 09/ th at 5, Home of Nancy Rubly 09/06... Book Club 09/22... Lao Dinner, Brookfield. Specifically for our club. 10/01... Board Meeting 10/ Rumsfeld Foundation program 10/29... Indian Cooking Demo, Sue Pack 11/ FF-Santa Barbara, Outbound 12/03... Board Meeting / English Language. Inbound 07/ FFI World Conference, Boulder, CO With 2 day tour option afterwards 09/ FF-Montreal, Canada, Outbound TBD... FF-Santa Barbara, Inbound 1

2 Annual Picnic Monday, July 23, 5-8 pm Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm Street For only $18/person enjoy a delicious meal, entertainment, and a chance to say farewell to our visiting Ambassadors from Clearwater, Florida. Please wear your name tag. Directions: From Mequon Road (east or west), drive to Buntrock; go north, (becomes Green Bay Rd.) Turn right onto Elm. Continue to the park. See page 7 for sign-up. Deadline is July 15, Send your check and reservation to Cris Reischl, 7163 Horizon Dr., Greendale, WI (Note: Ambassador s meals are paid for) The Super-Regional FF Conference was Just Super!! By Gary Drescher Two club members, Dave Kalan and I, headed towards Cincinnati (actually Covington, Kentucky) to represent the Milwaukee club at the super-regional conference in late April. The goals of the conference were to develop and nurture new leaders, to energize our clubs, and to open our minds and hearts to new and exciting possibilities. These goals were met through a number of plenary and break-out sessions presented by leaders from the super region s clubs. Attendees learned about embracing change, developing leaders, setting club goals, and moving FFI into the future. Many ideas shared by speakers and participants have already been implemented in our Milwaukee club, thanks to our club leaders. There were also presentations by FFI employees, who shared where to find helpful information on the FFI website (e.g., the steps to take as journey coordinators and journey hosts). The keynote speaker holds several prominent positions in sister city partnerships, creating educational exchanges for students of all ages. He shared examples of how he turned comments such as no, it can t be done into the students will be coming next semester. Over 115 participants from 3 regions (Great Lakes, Midwest, & Southwest --29 clubs in all) shared in the camaraderie and resolved to improve FF at their local and regional levels. P.S. For 4 days before the conference, we were home-hosted by the enthusiastic Dayton, OH club, where we learned a lot about the Wright Brothers and aviation. Our hosts were new to FF.. 2

3 Fifth at Five Events Why volunteer? It is an easy activity to arrange so volunteer to plan an evening event. Pair up with another member to plan. Choose either your home or a local place to bring members together for a fun evening. If interested, contact Dale Harmelink at or dalelink627@gmail.com. Become one of the future volunteers: July 4th (note the date) Jerry Randall s home. Location: W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Instead of the 5th, we ll be meeting on July 4th at the home of Jerry Randall for the 4 th of July Wauwatosa Parade Party. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at about 80th street and North Ave. and moves west to Mayfair, so Jerry s house is close to the end of the parade. It would be a good idea for guests to arrive by 9 a.m. to get situated on the lawn and get their snacks, etc. We recommend parking at Mayfair at the south end of the parking area and walking the block to Jerry's house, W. North Ave., on the south east corner of North Ave. and 103rd St. Bring a snack and a lawn chair. Aug. 5 th at 5 Bob & Nancy Mitchell home. Location: W289 N1336 Elmhurst Dr., Waukesha, WI We are located between the Hwy. SS exit 290 and the Hwy 83 exit 287 immediately south of I-94 on Elmhurst Rd. From the east on I-94 take exit 290. At the stop light turn left (south) to the end of the road about 1 block. Turn west on Silvernail Rd. and proceed 1 mile to stop sign. Turn left (south) on Elmhurst Rd. We are the first driveway on the left (actually two driveways) just passed the deer crossing sign. You will see pine trees, two red barns and an old stone house. From the west exit 287. Turn right and proceed to Hillside Rd. stop light. Turn left on to Hillside and proceed east (pass movie theater, Home Depot). At the first stop sign, Hillside Rd. becomes Silvernail Rd. Continue east to second stop sign which will be Elmhurst Rd., (Hwy G south). Turn right on Elmhurst and we are the first driveway on your left. See row of pines, and just past the deer crossing sign. There is an old stone house, and two red barns. Bring to share: appetizer or dessert or beverage soft drinks, iced tea etc. Bring your own favorite beverage. Sept. 5th at 5 Nancy Rubly s home Location: 2440 N Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield, Wi This is the first house north of North Ave, close to Parkside 23, across from Wirth Park. I am on a busy road so please park next door at Dixon Elementary School. There is a large well-lit parking lot. Walk over and down the drive toward the garage. Bring to share, (appetizer or dessert or beverage). An entre of pulled pork will be served. Costa Rica Inbound, September 4-11, 2018 FF Alajuela, Costa Rica will be visiting us September We are in need of hosts. If you can help, contact Co-Coordinators Rosie Haas, , rmhaas1@gmail.com or Nancy Rubly, , njrubly@gmail.com. See page 6 of this newsletter to sign up for any Costa Rica Inboundevents before August 21 st. 3

4 FFGM Book Club Thursday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Nancy Rubly located at 2440 N. Pilgrim Rd. in Brookfield. R.S.V.P. to Nancy at njrubly@gmail.com or The book is The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell. September 6: FFGM Book Club will discuss the best-seller Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. This is a story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom. See the next newsletter for Sept. location. Laotian Ethnic Dinner 5 pm, Saturday, Sept. 22nd Lao Christian Church, 2400 N. Brookfield Rd, Brookfield, WI. FFGM members Gen Brunhoefer and Cris Reischl, and sister Connie Keating attended the annual Lao Christian Church fund-raising church dinner last year. The food was delicious and the company genial! Now the members of the Lao Christian Church will cook a homemade Laotian dinner just for our Friendship Force members. Following the dinner, there will be a short cultural presentation on Laos and the Laotian Community in Milwaukee, a student group of musicians playing Lao instruments, a demonstration of ethnic dancing will be given and guest participation is encouraged! There is plenty of parking behind the church. Mark your calendar now. Watch the next newsletter for final details, reservation form and cost. Reservations will be required by September 15. Program, Oct Instead of Open World, Friendship Force International will be working with the Rumsfeld Foundation this year. FFGM will welcome five or six delegates from Central Asian countries. The 2018 program theme is Economic Development. The Rumsfeld Foundation was established in 2007 by Donald Rumsfeld, the former US Secretary of Defense and his wife, Joyce. The mission of the Rumsfeld Foundation: Encourages leadership, public service and free political and economic systems at home and abroad. Across our focus areas, we are committed to providing opportunities for rising leaders, honoring service to nation and to promoting liberty. This visit to FFGM is only four nights, so the program will be very full. Any member who wants to host delegates or be involved with planning the itinerary should call or Mary Hauser, the HC, at or mhauser2012@att.net. Indian Cooking Demo Sue Pack, FFGM Member, will present an Indian Food Demonstration that you won t want to miss. You are invited for this event taking place Oct. 29 th. Sue has given many classes throughout the greater Milwaukee area so this is a nice opportunity to learn about Indian cuisine. If you are interested in attending and because of space, limitations contact Sue at or spack@wi.rr.com 4

5 Please welcome our newest members and update your 2018 directory. We extend a warm welcome to all our newer members Please send details of any person who might be interested in Friendship Force. Contact Rosie Haas at rmhaas1@gmail.com or If you need brochures. Rosie will provide them for you to distribute. Update: Anne Lee, Home: Membership New Members: Camille Faherty W Nicolet Dr, New Berlin (H) (C) camelot1032@att.net Angie Rester N17 W6561 Garfield Ct. Cedarburg pdgrestersamse@aol.com SIGN-UP FOR COSTA RICA INBOUND EVENTS The following events are open to all FFGM members. Sign up now. Don t forget to wear your name badge. Wed. 9/5... Welcome Party - 5 th at free Nancy Rubly s, 2440 N. Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield, park at school Bring an appetizer or dessert, warm pulled pork will be provided. Thur. 9/6... Bus trip to Green Bay and Oshkosh $42 /p Price includes bus (covered by FFGM), entrance fees and tips Tour of Lambeau Field Tour of Oneida Nation Reservation including Farmers Market (lunch... on your own) Museum, Log Home & Longhouse, Oneida Market Tour of the Paine Mansion & Gardens in Oshkosh, Tiffany Glass Show Fri. 9/7... Milwaukee River Walk free Public Market for Lunch on your own Vista-King Boat Cruise $20 /p Deadline is August 21. Send check made to FFGM to Rosie Haas, W Gilbert Ave, Wauwatosa Reservation Costa Rica Inbound Events Name(s) 5 th at 5 Event, RSVP to Nancy... No. persons......no charge Green Bay Bus Trip... No. persons at $42 /p... $ Vista King Boat Cruise... No. persons at $20 /p...$ Total Amount enclosed $ 5

6 Santa Barbara, CA Outbound Journey, 11/08-15, 2018 Wouldn t it feel good to get away in November to sunny Santa Barbara, CA. Just a few of the many things you may experience are: walking tour of downtown Santa Barbara with its multiple Paseos (small alleys with unique statues and shops), Santa Barbara Mission established in 1786 and home to a community of Franciscan friars, Cold Springs Tavern, an old stagecoach stop located in the hills of Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf which has a marine museum and 17 businesses, farmer s markets. wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley, beach walks, and a possible trip to the Reagan Library. Most of all traveling with a group of FF members from Milwaukee and making new friends in the Santa Barbara club. Questions: contact Sara Harmelink at hlinkds@gmail.com or Dorothy Kelley at dorothykelley60@gmail.com FFGM Executive and Operating Board President... Sara Harmelink hlinkds@gmail.com Vice-President... Ann Line linerusy@yahoo.com Secretary... Louise Cieslak lamck58@sbcglobal.net Treasurer... Dale Harmelink dalelink627@gmail.com Ex-President... Rosie Haas rmhaas1@gmail.com Activities Co-Chairpersons... Mary Hauser mhauser2012@att.net Ann Line linerusy@yahoo.com Leadership Development... Dave Kalan dakalan@yahoo.com Public Relations... Chris Vogel cvogel@wi.rr.com Communications... Doris Mueller calldmm@gmail.com Fundraising... Ed Kelley edkelley88@gmail.com Donna Baldwin-Haut djhaut2006@sbcglobal.net 5 th at 5 Events... Dale Harmelink dalelink627@gmail.com Community Outreach... Sue Pack spack@wi.rr.com Archivist... Anne Szcygiel als@wi.rr.com FFGM Store... Charlotte Button ca_b@msn.com AMBASSADOR AND HOST COORDINATORS, HC = HOST COORDINATOR, AC = AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR Mexico, Outbound, AC Donna Baldwin-Haut djhaut2006@sbcglobal.net Dayton, Domestic Outbound, AC Rosie Haas rmhaas1@gmail.com Santa Barbara, Domestic Outbound AC Dorothy Kelley dorothykelley60@gmail.com AC Sara Harmelink hlinkds@gmail.com Alajuela, Costa Rica, Inbound, HC Rosie Haas rmhaas1@gmail.com HC Nancy Rubly njrubly@gmail.com Clearwater, FL, Domestic Inbound, HC Ann Line linerusy@yahoo.com HC Cris Reischl creischl@hotmail.com Open World, Inbound, Mary Hauser mhauser2012@att.net English Language, Inbound, HC Gary Drescher gdrescher2001@yahoo.com HC Joe Geck geckj@icloud.com WEBSITES & CONTACT INFORMATION Midwest Regional FFI Rep.... Dale Moore moordale@imonmail.com Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee Websites: (Also under Wisconsin clubs on FFI website)... FFGM on Facebook Friendship Force International FFl@thefriendshipforce.org FFI website... FAX FFI NEW mailing address W. Peachtree St. NW, Suite 4-980, Atlanta, GA New Assignment Dorothy Krupa will be our new Interim Assistant Treasurer for the remainder of Welcome aboard! The Friendship Force Newsletter A bi-monthly publication of FFGM Editor & E-newsletter: Doris Mueller Proofreader: Dave Kalan USPS Mailing Joe Geck 6

7 Sign-up for Clearwater Events The following events are open to all FFGM Members. Wear your name badge and please be on time. Sign up now. Thur. 7/19 11:15 am Mader s Restaurant background talk.. free Park: Mader s parking lot, 1041 N Old World 3rd St 11:30 Mader s Welcome lunch $21/person Please note: Free River Walk after lunch and before the cruise. 3:00 4:20 pm Edelweiss Cruise $20/person Boarding is at 2:45 pm. 205 W. Highland. Please be on time Mon. 7/ pm Farewell and Annual Picnic $18/person Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm Street. Directions: From Mequon Road (east or west), drive to Buntrock. Go north, (becomes Green Bay Rd. Turn right onto Elm. Continue to the park. Deadline is July 1, 2018 Send your check and reservation to Chris Reischl, 7163 Horizon Dr., Greendale, WI (Note: Ambassador s meals are paid for.). Reservation Clearwater Inbound Events Name(s) Mader s Lunch-$21/person No. of persons Amount Check Lunch Selection Sauerbraten (marinated roast beef & sauce, with red cabbage and spätzle) Weiner Schnitzel (sautéed, breaded pork cutlet, with sauerkraut and spätzle Usinger's Bratwurst & Knockwurst Platter (with sauerkraut and parsley boiled red potatoes) All entrees come with salad, rolls, coffee, and apple strudel. Edelweiss Cruise -$ 20/person No. of persons Amount Annual Picnic - $18/person No. of persons Amount Total Amount Enclosed 7

8 The Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee Sara Harmelink, President 2911 W. Bradley Rd. River Hills, WI If undeliverable, return to sender FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF GREATER MILWAUKEE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Last Name First Spouse Street City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Is any of your information new? Yes Alternate Work Phone Please circle any of the following that you use: FFGM website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Texting Skype WebX Age range: (Spouses can average their ages) Under 36 Age Age Age 65 + I am interested in: Home Hosting Day Hosting Dinner Hosting (# of guests) FFGM Facebook Fund Raising Host or Ambassador Coordinator Website Activities Driving (Have a Van) Special Events Outreach/speaker Public Relations Desktop Publishing Musical instrument/singing Language(s) Very Little Good Fluent Referral source: friend/neighbor website media other Current or former vocation Membership: Single ($35) Family ($65) Hardcopy Newsletter ($10) Total Enclosed Check one: New Member Renewal Total amount enclosed Make dues check payable to: Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee (or FFGM) Send completed application to: FFGM c/o Dale Harmelink, 2911 West Bradley Rd., River Hills, WI