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History ABOUT FFLV EXCHANGES FFLV has traveled to Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Thailand, Poland, Japan, Columbia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico among others and within the United States we have visited with Charlotte, NC; Helena, Montana; Florida and others. Countries FFLV has hosted include Costa Rica, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, England, Columbia, Mexico, Poland and others. FFLV has also hosted Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, and Kansas. A
few of the things we have shown our ambassadors include the Grand Canyon,
Death Valley, Valley of Fire, Lost City Museum, Red Rock, local parks, Mt.
Charleston, Clark County Heritage Museum, Ethyl M's factory and cactus
garden, and many more local attractions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is an exchange? There are two types of exchanges, incoming, in which FFLV hosts members from other clubs, and outgoing, in which FFLV members travel together to other places and are hosted by FF clubs there. Club member responsibilities differ in each case, so we will look at them separately. Incoming Exchanges Annually the FF International gathers data about clubs willing to participate in exchanges, e.g., how many they can host. As soon as the club knows the schedule a member becomes the Exchange Director (ED) and informs International, and the contact at the hosting club. The two clubs determine dates and other items of interest. You can sign up to be a home host, a day host, a dinner host or to help with food or entertainment. The cost is minimal, however you will be expected to pay for your own entry fee if one is required ( a lot of the things we do in Las Vegas are free), and you will pay for your meals. Everyone in the club is kept informed and has ample opportunity to sign up for the things in which they want to participate. It's a great way to meet people from other countries and learn about their culture. Outgoing Exchanges As with incoming exchanges, the schedule is announced well in advance and someone becomes the ED. A sign up sheet will be passed around for you to indicate your interest in joining the exchange. We understand that many people want to use frequent flyer miles, or for other reasons want to plan their own travel. this is usually accommodated with an exchange. Since you are being home hosted there are no housing costs. They will plan a program which includes group activities and opportunities to explore your own interests with your host. These activities introduce you to the area and its culture. It's a great time. Can I take a friend with me on an exchange? There is a special form for anyone who is not a member who wishes to travel with an exchange. The ED evaluates the data and 99.9% of the people are invited to join the exchange. What if I get sick while I am traveling? Special insurance is recommended for travel. It includes hospital care and transport. What will Friendship Force cost me? The annual membership is $26 for singles and $36 for couples or families. The FFI magazine is $10 annually. For outgoing exchanges there is a $75 fee to the hosing club, $75 plus a fee of about $75 to the International office (their source of income). You will pay transportation costs, possibly some during the exchange or the extra costs of getting from the airport to the host town. Travel insurance is recommended in case of accident or illness. You will have some costs during the exchange for some meals, snacks, souvenirs and you are expected to bring a gift to your host and treat them to at least on meal out. For Incoming exchanges costs depend on your participation. Hosts provide most meals, transportation, entry fees are paid by each FFLV member, day hosts pay for their fuel, dinner hosts pay for the meal they serve, food providers pay for some of the food, etx. Local costs: FFLV has a meeting bimonthly, a potluck is served. On the off months there is an activity. Some of these require an entry fee or the cost of a meal, some are free. What if I do not have a passport? Members of FFLV can help you with the details of getting your passport? Members of FFLV can help you with the details of getting your passport. it can take up to 6 months, so start, so start early. What if I do not want to travel abroad? You are not required to travel abroad. You can meet people and make friends from other countries by being a home host, dinner host, or just participating in the activities. What if I can not home host? You can Day Host, Dinner Host, help with food or entertainment, or attend the activities of the exchange. What is a Day Host? A Day Host provides transportation for ambassadors when the host cannot. You can day host for the entire exchange, or just for specific days or events. What if I want to go to a different country than the one FFLV is going to? Both the FFI magazine and website list all of the exchanges. You can contact a club going to the country you desire and see if they have an opening. FFLV members often travel with other clubs. Is there travel within the USA? Yes, there are 69 clubs within the USA and most of them will accept an exchange with another USA club. FFLV has had several domestic exchanges.
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