Club Profile
THE FFGM CLUB:
The official name of our chapter is the Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee. Our membership averages 105 persons who reside in Milwaukee and in communities within a 25-mile radius. Members are of diverse backgrounds and professions and have many interests, multiple talents with lots of enthusiasm. Some have volunteered for many non-profit organizations and causes. Foremost, our members are adventurers who enjoy opening their hearts and minds by hosting visitors and by traveling to new places around the world forging new friendships.
Since 1990 our members have participated in bridge-builders, missions, conferences and outbound journeys to all the major continents, including the Americas. In addition, FFGM has annually hosted many visitors through the Open World Program of the Library of Congress. Clubs from all over the globe have visited us to have the "Milwaukee experience".
ABOUT THE CLIMATE:
The weather is seasonal in Milwaukee. The summer months, June-September, warm temperatures, (60-82'F), are often cooled by Lake Michigan breezes. During the winter months, December- February, with brisk and snowy days, (12-42' F), warmer attire is needed to enjoy the abundance of Wisconsin winter activities.
ABOUT THE REGION:
Greater Milwaukee, on the shores of Lake Michigan, is an exciting center of commerce, industry and education. Milwaukee is a culturally vibrant community with great support of the performing arts. Numerous historic attractions include the world-renowned Santiago Calatrava Art Museum. Fans embrace professional teams of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers. Southeast Wisconsin offers visiting Ambassadors our ethnic celebrations and great cultural diversity. Various ethnic summer festivals and our annual fall Folk Fair attract performing artists from many countries. The scenic beauty of this area provides a perfect setting for nature lovers.
ABOUT THE JOURNEY:
Transportation: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, (within the city limits). No additional charge to ambassadors. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, (90 miles from Milwaukee). Current cost of transportation between the airport (Chicago O'Hare) and Milwaukee are as follows: Scheduled bus, (Wisconsin Coach Lines): $30/person one-way, $55/person round trip. Group discounted rates are available. Chartered bus one-way for up to 47 persons; check www.wisconsincoach.com for current pricing. Train: Prices vary for air-to-rail service between O'Hare Int'l. Airport and Milwaukee Mitchell Int'l. Airport.
The Journey: Generally, FFGM has two outgoing journeys and two incoming journeys, along with their club activities throughout the year. Each inbound journey or program is planned for visitors to experience everyday life with the host family along with a schedule of creative activities that may include special-interest tours, interactive projects, humanitarian service, sightseeing, shopping, area events, and small dinner parties. Special programs will vary depending on the focus. Examples are following a theme such as arts, foods, leadership development, language; or the emphasis may be inter-generational for a wide range of ages.
The maximum number of Ambassadors our club can host is 20. While the primary focus is for the ambassadors to make friends with the host family, they can enjoy getting acquainted with other club members at one or more group functions or events during the week, such as a dinner party, an outing or the welcome and farewell parties. We hope to welcome you soon to a great place on a great lake: bold, beautiful and progressive Milwaukee.
CONTACT:
Bob and Nancy Mitchell, Co-President of FFGM
Telephone: 262-646-2842 E-mail: [email protected]
The official name of our chapter is the Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee. Our membership averages 105 persons who reside in Milwaukee and in communities within a 25-mile radius. Members are of diverse backgrounds and professions and have many interests, multiple talents with lots of enthusiasm. Some have volunteered for many non-profit organizations and causes. Foremost, our members are adventurers who enjoy opening their hearts and minds by hosting visitors and by traveling to new places around the world forging new friendships.
Since 1990 our members have participated in bridge-builders, missions, conferences and outbound journeys to all the major continents, including the Americas. In addition, FFGM has annually hosted many visitors through the Open World Program of the Library of Congress. Clubs from all over the globe have visited us to have the "Milwaukee experience".
ABOUT THE CLIMATE:
The weather is seasonal in Milwaukee. The summer months, June-September, warm temperatures, (60-82'F), are often cooled by Lake Michigan breezes. During the winter months, December- February, with brisk and snowy days, (12-42' F), warmer attire is needed to enjoy the abundance of Wisconsin winter activities.
ABOUT THE REGION:
Greater Milwaukee, on the shores of Lake Michigan, is an exciting center of commerce, industry and education. Milwaukee is a culturally vibrant community with great support of the performing arts. Numerous historic attractions include the world-renowned Santiago Calatrava Art Museum. Fans embrace professional teams of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers. Southeast Wisconsin offers visiting Ambassadors our ethnic celebrations and great cultural diversity. Various ethnic summer festivals and our annual fall Folk Fair attract performing artists from many countries. The scenic beauty of this area provides a perfect setting for nature lovers.
ABOUT THE JOURNEY:
Transportation: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, (within the city limits). No additional charge to ambassadors. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, (90 miles from Milwaukee). Current cost of transportation between the airport (Chicago O'Hare) and Milwaukee are as follows: Scheduled bus, (Wisconsin Coach Lines): $30/person one-way, $55/person round trip. Group discounted rates are available. Chartered bus one-way for up to 47 persons; check www.wisconsincoach.com for current pricing. Train: Prices vary for air-to-rail service between O'Hare Int'l. Airport and Milwaukee Mitchell Int'l. Airport.
The Journey: Generally, FFGM has two outgoing journeys and two incoming journeys, along with their club activities throughout the year. Each inbound journey or program is planned for visitors to experience everyday life with the host family along with a schedule of creative activities that may include special-interest tours, interactive projects, humanitarian service, sightseeing, shopping, area events, and small dinner parties. Special programs will vary depending on the focus. Examples are following a theme such as arts, foods, leadership development, language; or the emphasis may be inter-generational for a wide range of ages.
The maximum number of Ambassadors our club can host is 20. While the primary focus is for the ambassadors to make friends with the host family, they can enjoy getting acquainted with other club members at one or more group functions or events during the week, such as a dinner party, an outing or the welcome and farewell parties. We hope to welcome you soon to a great place on a great lake: bold, beautiful and progressive Milwaukee.
CONTACT:
Bob and Nancy Mitchell, Co-President of FFGM
Telephone: 262-646-2842 E-mail: [email protected]