World Conference Package includes:
- 3 nights on-campus accommodation, with shared room and bathroom,
July 23-26
- 1 dinner, July 23
- 3 breakfasts, July 24, 25, 26
- 2 lunches, July 24 and 25
- 2 full days of updates and training, July 24 and 25:
- a general session with campus welcome, recognition of countries, host cup
ceremony, FFI updates, and keynote speaker
- 5-6
workshop sessions with at least 16 different topics to choose from
- Conference bag and gift
- Friendship Force's "Bluegrass in Boulder" Night: Our
private party in downtown Boulder with barbecue buffet, bluegrass band,
dancing and awards
Optional 2-Night Campus Stay Extension includes:
- 2 nights on-campus accommodation, with shared room and bathroom, July 26-28
- 2 breakfasts, July 27 and 28
- 2 lunches or dinners on campus
Scroll down to "Registration and Options" for a list of optional activities during the extension
Welcome Conference Participant!
In much the same way Boulder, Colorado, USA, bridges the diverse landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, the 2019 conference aims to bridge our diverse cultures, beliefs, and abilities to share in our passion for citizen diplomacy. Located at the University of Colorado, my hope is that participants will leave this conference feeling re-energized in our purpose to create greater cultural understanding and a more peaceful world.
What is the status of peace in the world? How can we as an organization make a bolder impression in the world? How can I, a common citizen, make a bolder impression in my community?
Highly engaging, interactive, and full of relevant information and tools for you and your club, this conference aims to answer these questions and more. I look forward to sharing this time with you as we continue to learn and grow together.
Jeremi Snook, President and CEO, Friendship Force International
CONFERENCE ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
Please arrive at the Williams Village Campus (not the main campus!) on July 23 to check into your room and register at the
FFI desk. Please have some dinner in the University Dining Center anytime until 7:30 PM that evening; this is included in your conference fee. The conference opening
ceremonies begin promptly at 9:00 AM on July 24. We ask that you please take
your seats no later than 8:50 AM.
Your conference package ends on July 26 with breakfast in the Dining Center,
anytime between 6:30 and 10:00 AM. If you are not staying on campus for our
optional two-night extension, please check out of your room by 10:00 AM.
Those joining us for the extension will check out of their rooms by 10:00 AM on
July 28. Please see the registration form for details of the extension and all
the activities available for an additional fee.
GETTING HERE AND AROUND
Boulder is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver International
Airport (DEN) and the best way to get to Boulder is with the Super Shuttle,
direct to your destination with no stops, for approximately $100 round trip for
4 people. We will send you directions for booking your shuttle in May together
with details of the buses you can use to get around the city of Boulder and
to/from campus.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION
Relive your teenage years on campus! University dorm accommodation at the Williams Village Campus is of a very good standard and is included in your 3-night conference package. An example of a typical room set-up is shown to the left. Each room has two single beds, a desk with chair, dresser, micro-fridge, and air-conditioning. You will also find a linen package on your bed, which includes 2 sheets, pillow, pillowcase, 2 towels, 1 washcloth, bedspread or blanket. Men's and women's shower rooms are on each floor.
Please indicate your roommate’s name on the registration form or indicate if you would like us to match you with one.
If you prefer not to stay on campus we have secured a small number of king and double rooms a 20-minute walk away at Boulder's Millennium Hotel. Please contact Debbie Powell at debbie@friendshipforce.org for more information.
DINING ON CAMPUS
All delegates purchasing the conference package will receive a swipe card for use at the University Dining Center. Your swipe card is preloaded for one dinner on July 23, breakfast on July 24, 25 and 26, and for lunches on July 24 and 25. The state of the art Dining Center has a variety of food stations to suit every taste, with menus selected and prepared by expert chefs. Simply choose your meal and swipe your card at the check station. You can load more money on your card if you want to use it for other meals, a coffee stop etc. Enjoy!
OTHER LANGUAGES
If there is a large enough delegation from one
language group, guide sheets for some of the workshops as well as plenary remarks will be
provided in that language. Dependent on delegate interest and numbers,
workshops in native languages may also be provided. If you are a group of 20 or
more people from one language group planning to attend, please contact Debbie
Powell to express your interest.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Friendship Force is pleased to be able to provide travel insurance
policies to ALL our members worldwide. It is strongly recommended that
all conference participants secure adequate travel and medical insurance to
cover trip interruption, emergencies, accidents, illness and cancellation. US
residents can purchase the Friendship Force Travel Protection Plan by
clicking here. Non US residents should use this
link: Safe Travels USA. For questions about travel insurance
please contact FFI's Allison Lindsey at allison@friendshipforce.org