ABOUT US
Friendship Force of Memphis
Friendship Force of Memphis is a chapter of Friendship Force International, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
We were chartered in 1982. Since then, we have made over 50 journeys, or exchanges.
What are exchanges and ambassadors? Our mission is to promote global understanding across the barriers that seperate people. A world of friends is a world of peace!
Exchanges/Journeys are the mutual trips between the worldwide Friendship Force Communities. Ambassadors are the people to spread friendship.
The Friendship Force of Memphis Community
Memphis is located on the Mississippi River.
It has a population of 633,104 from the 2020 census.
Discovered by Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto in 1541.
Its early wealth came from cotton grown in the nearby Mississippi River Delta. Today, Memphis serves as a distribution center where FedEx was founded in 1973, making Memphis the world’s busiest cargo airport.
Memphis has become known as the BBQ capital of the world. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is located here through the efforts of entertainer Danny Thomas. Elvis Presley’s Graceland home is visited by people worldwide.
Memphis Points of Interest
Shown is a collage of photos that point out the major points of interest in Memphis.
Row 1 – The Mississippi River, Hernando de Soto Bridge at night; The Peabody Hotel with its famous duck residents; Graceland, home of Elvis Preseley; The FedEx Superhub.
Row 2 – The Mississippi River tour boat; Bass Pro Pyramid; Beal Street; Memphis Botanic Gardens.
Rows 3-4 – Dixon Gallery; Sun Studio; STAX soul music museum; Rock n Soul museum; Lorraine Motel.
Journeys with Friendship Force connect people across cultures. Not as tourists passing through, but as welcomed guests
Karen Bowyer, President
Friendship Force of Memphis - Code of Conduct
Welcoming:
FFM promotes friendship amongst peoples of different backgrounds and cultures globally, regionally, and locally. Friendship Force Memphis welcomes everyone regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political opinion, religion, or any other difference.
Open-minded:
FFM seeks to foster mutual respect and appreciation of differences. Members challenge their own prejudices and approach new situations with a learning attitude.
Adventurous:
FFM members have a spirit of adventure! They are flexible and adapt to uncertain circumstances with energy and enthusiasm.
Innovative:
FFM seeks to be constantly evolving; adapting to new and better ways of carrying out our goals. FFM will be responsive to cultural and social changes. FFM members are open to change.
Peace:
FFM firmly believes that a world of friends is a world of peace. FFM brings diverse people together to discover common ground. FFM members seek to further peace in all they do.
Legal Statement
The Friendship Force Member understands that the scope of their relationship with Friendship Force Memphis is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation or employment-related benefits are expected in return for services provided by the Friendship Force Member. The Friendship Force Member recognizes that connected with any travel there are risks of loss, damage, and injury to persons and property, and the Member is willing to assume and bear those risks. The Member also recognizes that they are responsible for complying with all laws of all countries visited. Therefore, the Friendship Force Member agrees to and does hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Friendship Force of Memphis (which shall include the Board of Directors, officers, and employees thereof, as well as its volunteer leaders and members) from all claims, actions, and causes of action related to Friendship Force of Memphis events, journeys, or other activities. The Friendship Force of Memphis Member understands and acknowledges that this release discharges Friendship Force of Memphis from any liability or claim that they may have against Friendship Force of Memphis with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the Member’s involvement in Friendship Force of Memphis activities.