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About the Club

The Friendship Force of Knoxville was chartered on May 16, 1981.  We have approximately 40 members who live in Knoxville. We welcome at least two incoming journeys each year and go on at least one outgoing journey. 


See below for a list of officers, journey coordinators, a summary of our Journey activities and club PDF documents.

2025 Club Officers & Board

   Officers

President: Karen Scott

Vice President: Barbara Elder

Secretary: Carol Ann Johnson

Treasurer: Marsha Mitchell


Chairpersons

Journey Coordinator: Open Position 

Membership Chairperson: Barbara Elder

Program Chairperson: Open Position

Communication Chairperson: Janis Robinson

Member Concerns: Paulette Anderson

Historian: Karen Swander

Hospitality Chairperson: Open Position

See Journeys page for Host & Ambassador Coordinators    




About the Journey

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.


Our theme for inbound journeys is “Mountains and Music”. Typical activities will include a welcome dinner and a farewell party where all FFK members also join in the festivities. Other activities may include visiting museums, learning about the history of the area, hiking in the mountains, shopping for local crafts, exploring the Knoxville downtown area, enjoying live music 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

2025 Member Renewal & New Member Application (pdf)Download
2024 Revised Covid-19 Policy for Journeys (pdf)Download
Instructions for MyFF (pdf)Download
FFK Bylaws Approved Nov 26, 2024 (pdf)Download
Policies & Procedures Approved June 8, 2021 (pdf)Download

FFK Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly FFK Board meeting minutes are available to members upon request. Send an e-mail to Janis Robinson at friendshipforceknoxville@gmail.com to obtain a copy.


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