Membership Renewal 

FFLA membership dues for 2026 are suspended for this year. The Club is absorbing the cost of FFLA membership for now.

Beginning January 1, 2026 FFI Membership Renewal payments must be paid on the Member Portal of the my.friendshipforce.org website.

FFI annual membership dues are $100.00. You  may pay annually or monthly.  

The online process is self-explanatory. But if you need detailed instructions please read this document:    FFI_NEW_DUES_INSTRUCTIONS.docx

Inbound Journey from Chiang Mai, Thailand

At the end of October, FFLA hosted an enthusiastic group from Chiang Mai, Thailand.  We began the journey with a Welcome Potluck Brunch at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church.  The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed getting to know one another.

The next day we all met at the Getty Center for a picnic lunch.  The ambassadors enjoyed seeing the architecture, gardens and the artwork.

Saturday night was folk dancing thanks to FFLA member Arlette Chew.  The ambassadors thoroughly enjoyed the dancing and even demonstrated a Thai dance for the folk dancing club members.

Sharon & Larry Lavenberg led the group on a Los Angeles downtown walking tour.  We visited many sites downtown and had lunch at Grand Central Market.  Judy Herman gave us a tour of the downtown library where she had previously worked.

Our farewell party was at the home of Judy Francis where the ambassadors provided us with a feast of various types of Thai foods.

The ambassadors spent much of their time with their hosts who gave them an individualized experience.  Although there were only 6 ambassadors, this was quite a successful journey.

In friendship,

Sumi Arnheim, FFLA Leadership Team Chair 

mailto:leadershipffla@gmail.com