Welcome New Members to Friendship Force of Lincoln

On Saturday, February 24, Friendship Force Lincoln welcomed six new members to the Club. Another five members will be welcomed at another event shortly. Vickie McDonald and Larry Harnisch welcomed FFL members to their home for a brunch provided by FFL members who brought food, were escorts, and participated in the program. FFL President Arlene Rea led the group with the Friendship Force Pledge and introduced the members. Each of the members received a New Member Orientation booklet. The following committee chairs shared some of the many activities: Marilyn Watson talked about Saturday Breakfast and Conversation on the second Saturday of the month and as Membership Chair she encouraged everyone to visit with friends and relatives to become members; Arlene shared upcoming dates for Let’s Eat Out, as arranged by Bruce and Carlene Keim; Maxine Moul talked about the outbound journey Indonesia in June; Judy Keetle encouraged members to become involved with the San Diego inbound journey in late September; Julie Albrecht, also encouraged members to become involved with an Open World activity in November; Janet Walters shared the Diversity and Community Service Committee’s activities with the Muslim community of Lincoln; Julie Splichal encouraged us to join the social committee helping with a variety of activities; Vicki McDonald shared activities on FaceBook; Arlene Rea shared the different items that can be viewed on the FriendshipForceLincoln.org website and my.friendship.org website (members-only).

The new members pictured are: Back row: Prudence Coccodrilli, Leslie Ryan, and Midge Dublinske. Front row: Eloise Hiatt, DiAnna Schimek, and Susan Grieger.