WFD - The Friendship Force of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

With many of our club members planning to be away on 1st March to attend the 16th Australian Conference it was decided to hold our “Welcome to our World” get-together a little early.

Following our monthly club meeting, a number of us gathered to share an afternoon of fellowship in one of the many lush beachside parks.

Some tasty nibbles, a game of boules, lots of chatter and a convivial ale or two were followed by a community ‘Pizza in the Park’ dinner. Made welcome on this occasion were two members of New Zealand's Western Bay of Plenty club - a couple who had been hosts when our club visited them in Oct/Nov. 2003.

Once again Friendship Force of the Gold Coast celebrated World Friendship Day with lots of FRIENDSHIP......

For a look at some more photos of our World Friendship Day get-together go to World Friendship Day 2006

16th AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE
Soon after these photos were taken a large contingent of our members began the long trek to Mt Gambier in South Australia for the 16th Australian Conference, which is to be held from 10th to 12th March, 2006.

This is quite a trip - approximately 2,200 kilometres with driving time of around 30 hours! And that's just one way........!

The Australian Conference is held each year in a different part of our vast country - and with many people from clubs all over the continent attending, it's a great way of meeting new people and continuing previous friendships.

Following the Conference, a summary of events, and photos will be uploaded to our website. Visit us again soon.

Friendship Force of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia