About us
This is a group for anyone who loves to Travel Internationally and host members within the US and while developing friendships all around the globe. This group of locals in the SF Bay Area have monthly social activities to develop friendships and plan upcoming international travel and host traveling international members from other clubs around the world.
We are the SF Bay Area club was established in 1984 which is part of Friendship Force International established 1970 and was inaugurated by President Jimmy Carter.
Come visit us at our home page: http://www.FFSFBA.org
And our parent organization:
Friendship Force International
https://friendshipforce.org/
Upcoming events
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June LEO Let's Eat Out at Bill's Cafe - Bascom
Bill's Cafe - Bascom, 302 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA, USLEO Let's Eat Out at Bill's Cafe - Bascom,
302 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128June LEO is sure to cool you down and get us all back together again.
This event is hosted by Helga Campbell.Our June LEO outing will take place on Friday, June 12th at 10:00 AM for those joining the pre‑lunch event at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose.
Museum Address: 1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM at the museum entrance
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the Western United States, including pottery, textiles, statues, and mummies. A gift shop is also available.
We will not have a docent-led tour, but self‑guided audio tours are available. Please bring your own earphones.
We plan to spend approximately 2 hours at the museum. I have secured 10 tickets for our group at $12.00 each.
Lunch
After the museum visit, we will head to Bill’s Café for lunch. The restaurant is only a couple of blocks away:
Bill’s Café 302 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose (They close at 2:00 PM.) We can either walk or drive over from the museum.RSVP
Please RSVP to me by Wednesday, June 10th.
Let's enjoy lunch at the delicious Bill's Cafe restaurant in San Jose.Please be sure to register so we can let the restaurant know. There is no cost for this event except for your food! If you are an FF member, please wear your FF name badge. New guests are welcome!
Guests will get a name sticker!Menu Link - Order Online
For New Members -
We're excited to introduce you to Friendship Force travel and hosting. This is a great chance to ask any questions you might have before joining the club and for us to get to know you better. Let's connect and explore the wonderful world of Friendship Force together!- Link to the video about Friendship Force International.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3VIrWIxHl0
Please see the videos before you sign up to attend the meeting.
1972 - Friendship Force International was founded by Wayne Smith and introduced by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Since then, the organization has held true to the ideals of bringing people together and promoting peace–and has facilitated millions of new friendships. There are 300 clubs around the world, and our San Francisco Bay Area club is one of them.
2. Link to the video explaining how Friendship Force travel and hosting work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3jS8TPhkg&feature=youtu.beLink to our FF SF Bay Area club website - FFSFBA - Home
Link to the FF international website whom we are a part of - Friendship Force | Creating Friendships Around the Globe
Thank you,
Ravi Verma
Membership & Events Director
Friendship Force SF Bay Area Club4 attendees- Link to the video about Friendship Force International.
Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure in Fortaleza Brazil!
Fortaleza, BROur 2026 International Journey will be to Fortaleza Brazil! Only 2 spots left.
We already have 8 people going and may be able to get another 2 more in.
Here is a link to the presentation at the Holiday Luncheon:
Homestay dates are June 14-21, 2026. It's a long way down there, so we expect to have some extensions before and/or after the homestay. Anything on your bucket list for places or experiences to include? Let us know your thoughts ....
Need commitment now but do let us know if you have an interest or want more information. You can do this by "registering" or contacting an FFSFBA Board person.
Not a member yet of Friendship Force? We are glad to let you know more about the Mission - A World of Friends is a World of Peace. We need you!
For New Members -
We're excited to introduce you to Friendship Force travel and hosting. This is a great chance to ask any questions you might have before joining the club and for us to get to know you better. Let's connect and explore the wonderful world of Friendship Force together!- Link to the video about Friendship Force International.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3VIrWIxHl0
Please see the videos before you sign up to attend the meeting.
1972 - Friendship Force International was founded by Wayne Smith and introduced by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Since then, the organization has held true to the ideals of bringing people together and promoting peace–and has facilitated millions of new friendships. There are 300 clubs around the world and our San Francisco Bay Area club is one of them.
2. Link to the video explaining how Friendship Force travel and hosting work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3jS8TPhkg&feature=youtu.be
Link to our FF SF Bay Area club website - FFSFBA - Home
Link to the FF international website whom we are a part of - Friendship Force | Creating Friendships Around the GlobeThank you,
Ravi Verma3 attendeesAugust LEO Let's Eat Out at Country Gourmet
Country Gourmet, 1314 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale 94087, Sunnyvale, CA, USLEO Let's Eat Out at Country Gourmet,
1314 S Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CAAugust's LEO is sure to cool you down and get us all back together again.
This event is hosted by Stephen Kampmeier.Please be sure to register so we can let the restaurant know. There is no cost for this event except for your food! If you are an FF member, please wear your FF name badge. New guests are welcome!
Guests will get a name sticker!Country Gourmet is a family-owned restaurant dedicated to high standards and committed to sustainability, serving local, wild, free-range, and organic products whenever possible. They offer high-quality, healthy, and innovative food with the convenience of casual dining.
Menu Link - https://country-gourmet.com/cg/index.php
For New Members -
We're excited to introduce you to Friendship Force travel and hosting. This is a great chance to ask any questions you might have before joining the club and for us to get to know you better. Let's connect and explore the wonderful world of Friendship Force together!- Link to the video about Friendship Force International.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3VIrWIxHl0
Please see the videos before you sign up to attend the meeting.
1972 - Friendship Force International was founded by Wayne Smith and introduced by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Since then, the organization has held true to the ideals of bringing people together and promoting peace–and has facilitated millions of new friendships. There are 300 clubs around the world, and our San Francisco Bay Area club is one of them.
2. Link to the video explaining how Friendship Force travel and hosting work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3jS8TPhkg&feature=youtu.beLink to our FF SF Bay Area club website - FFSFBA - Home
Link to the FF international website whom we are a part of - Friendship Force | Creating Friendships Around the Globe
Thank you,
Ravi Verma
Membership & Events Director
Friendship Force SF Bay Area Club3 attendees- Link to the video about Friendship Force International.
Past events
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