DATE: November 15, 2002

TO: Friendship Force Club Presidents, Field Representatives, District Administrators, and Exchange Directors
 
FROM: Constance Swank, FFI Executive Director
 
1. Leadership Changes:  The Board of Trustees has accepted the resignations of Mrs. Rosalynn Carter (Honorary Chairperson) and Mr. Chip Carter (President).  A statement from Mr. Tony Coates (Board Chairman) is attached to this Forum.  Please monitor the FFI Website for additional information regarding these changes.

2. Fee Changes for 2003:  The FFI Board of Trustees has approved membership fees and exchange fees for 2003.  Please review the two attached communications (Changes in Leadership statement and New Fee Schedule) regarding these fees and distribute them to your full club membership.   FFI will now collect membership fees instead of club fees.  Information on how to submit these fees to FFI will be sent to you shortly.  Please do not send any 2003 membership fees to FFI until you receive that information. 

3. U.S. Club Mandate to Use FFI Travel Services Lifted:  Within the fee schedule materials attached to this Forum, please note that the mandate on U.S. clubs to use FFI Travel Services will be lifted in 2003.  See the fee schedule document for details.  We encourage U.S. clubs to use FFI Travel Services for their exchange arrangements—the staff are experienced professionals and committed to providing excellent service in support of the FFI mission.

Letter from Dallas President, Mac Mackenzie

Letter from Tony Coates - 11-02

Letter from Tony Coates - 12-02-02

Changes in Leadership - 11-15-02

New Fee Schedule - 2003

New FFI President