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About the Club

The Friendship Force of Knoxville was chartered on May 16, 1981.  We have approximately 50 members who live in Knoxville, and in surrounding communities (Farragut, Maryville and Oak Ridge.)  We welcome at least two incoming journeys each year and send out at least one outgoing journey. 


See below for a list of officers, club PDF documents and board meeting minutes.

2021 Club Officers & Board

2021 Club Officers & Board

2021 Club Officers & Board

President:  Jayne Raparelli

Vice-President: Betsy Tonkin

Secretary: Barbara Elder

Treasurer:  Bruce Robinson

Past President: Kaye Bultemeier

 

Communications Committee Chair: Janis Robinson

Newsletter Editor: Janis Robinson

Webmasters: Jonathan Hash and Ray Simko

Activity Chair: Sandy Kehne

Program Chair: Betsy Tonkin

Club Concerns: Renee Ioannides 

Public Relations Chair: Carolyn Dougall

Publicity Committee Chair: Carolyn Dougall

Historian: Jonathn Hash


Co-Chair Journey Directors: Diana Lopez & Leslie Badaines 

Napa/Sonoma, CA , Outbound  Jayne Raparelli/Mike McDonough

Inbound  Des Moines

Outbound San Antonio, TX Leslie Badaines

Outbound Romania, Diana Lopez

Inbound San Antonio, TX Jayne Raparelli/Mike McDonough

Inbound St. Louis

Open World Uzbekistan, Betsy Tonkin

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Journey Coordinator Australia: Leslie Badaines



Past Club Presidents

2021 Club Officers & Board

2021 Club Officers & Board

1981-82: Aileen Caldwell

1983: Claude Haws 

1984: William Grieve

1985-86: Robert Ebinger 

1986-88: Robert Young

1988-89: Gordon Ford 

1990-91: Byrl Logan 

1992: Letha Dixon 

1993: Betty Rose 

1994: Hugh Sells 

1995: William Grieve 

1996-97: Fritzie Logan 

1998: Thomas Bush 

1999-00: James Dennis 

2001-02: Roger Frye 

2003-04: Grant Stradley 

2005-07: Joanne Schuetz 

2008-09: Phyllis Driver 

2010-13: Joanne Schuetz 

2014 -15: Panos Ioannides  

2016-19: Diana Lopez

2020: Kaye Bultemeier

About the Journeys

Our primary emphasis is for the Host Family and Ambassadors to get to know each other and share cultures. We take pride in giving our Ambassadors a chance to enjoy our Southern hospitality, picturesque countryside, mountains and friendly people.  


A typical "Journey" will include an opening reception hosted by our Mayor and a gala farewell party. Non-hosting FFK members also join in the festivities. Each stay is tailored to the Ambassadors' interests.  These activities may include visiting museums, hiking in the mountains, shopping for local crafts, attending sporting events, exploring the Civil War sites, and participating in local festivals. 


Through such activities, we bond with our Ambassadors, establishing long and lasting friendships, and hope they take a fond memory of our beautiful East Tennessee and friendly people back home with them.

Read, print or download Club Documents

2021 FFK Membership Application/Renewal & Interest Survey (pdf)Download
Bylaws approved Nov 24 2020 (pdf)Download
Bylaws_approved_Nov-19-2019- (pdf)Download
By-Laws (Revised Oct 14, 2013 & Effective Jan 1, 2014) (pdf)Download
Policies & Procedures-Approved Oct. 26, 2020 (pdf)Download
Policies & Procedures (approved by Board Oct 9, 2019) (pdf)Download
FFK Journey Policies Approved Oct. 26, 2020 (pdf)Download
Journey Policies Approved by Board Jun. 10, 2019 (pdf)Download
Journey Inbound Agenda Sample for First Meeting (pdf)Download
Journey Inbound Checklist (pdf)Download
Quick Checklist for Outbound Journey for Ambassador Coordinator (pdf)Download

2021 Board Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2021 Board Meeting (pdf)Download
February 9, 2021 Board Meeting (pdf)Download
Link to Previous Years' Board Minutes

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