Friendshipforce welcomes Friendshipforce Lincoln, Nebraska October 5 to 11, 2015

"Franconian Impression" Watercolor by FF-Bavaria Club Member Angelika Tuerke-Wildhagen 2

Dear Friends of Friendship Force Lincoln, THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE PLEDGE As Club President and Exchange Director and on behalf As members of the friendship force we recognize that we of all members of our FF Club Bavaria we are pleased can make the difference. We recognize that we have a to welcome you in . mission. That mission is to be friends to the people of the We are looking forward to sharing our homes and this beautiful world. As we embark on this adventure we know, northern part of Bavaria with you. that others will be watching us. We know that through We hope you will enjoy the activities and the program we have arranged our example to our fellow citizens and the people of other for you. Enjoy your host families and the other members of nations, the cause of friendship, love and peace can be our club participating in the exchange. furthered. We are confident to establish long lasting friendships and sincerely hope that you take home many happy memories. WE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

Club President Exchange Director Claudia Maron Willi Thomas Exchange Program Incoming FF Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Hosting Club FF Bavaria 01.10.2015 Day/Cty Date Time Schedule Where/What Details Tour Guide

Mon 5.10. Arrival 14.00 h Airport Ambassadors are welcomed at Nuernberg Airport and will have individual evening with hosts from Berlin Afternoon in family Ambassadors get their information bags before leaving the Airport together with their hosts.

Tue 6.10. 10h15-12h15 City tour We meet in Nuernberg "Hexenhäusle" to enjoy the Castle view and many historical places. Günter Nerz Nuernberg 12h30-14h00 Heilig Geist Spital Try local food, with beer or a glas of Franconian wine, in the old crafts market some famous gingerbread 14h30-16h30 Opera House Guided Tour through the Nürnberg State Opera, entrance fees included All participants at own expense 19h Potluck Party Sportheim Eckenhaid (organized by Rosi Knecht) Food and Drinks for our guests included

Wed 7.10. 9h30 -10h30 Bürgerm. Schalwig Mayors Reception at town hall in Heroldsberg Host/Day host Bamberg about 11h30 Parking Geyerswörth Meet with hosts' cars at Central Parking World Heritage 11h45 - 13h00 Bavarian Lunch Historical Gasthaus Schlenkerla with local food and "Rauchbier" ( Speciality: "Smoked Beer") at own expense 13h00-15h00 City Tour Experience the charming, historical "City of the Bishops, arts and the Breweries" Günter Nerz Afterwards free for individual activities. 19h00 Different non host dinner parties

Thu 8.10. 8h30 Station Eschenau Bus Tour (8:45 Festplatz Heroldsberg) Across to visit the Creglingen 11h00 - 11h45 Tour Herrgottskirche in Creglingen with its famous Riemenschneider Altar Willi Thomas 12h15 - 13h30 Landgasthof Rappen Lunch Buffet (included with a glass of beer, wine or nonalcoholic drink free for Ambassadors) , in Schonach Rothenburg 14h00-16:30h City tour We visit the romantic, most medieval German city Rothenburg ob der Tauber Willi Thomas 16h30 Bus Be back in time at the bus stop!!!! Return about 18 h

Fri 9.10. Individual Tours "Experience Hosts will drive their ambassadors to "Franconian Mountains": Gräfenberg, Egloffstein, Trubachtal, … Home Stay Franconia" Taste some beers in a local brewery, experience the scenic landscape by car or on a hiking tour Host/Day host Possibility for the ambassadors to invite their hosts for a dinner

Sat 10.10. Individual day With Host / Dayhost e. g. visit Lauf, its historical church tower and underground, or Nuernberg Documentation Center and NS Rally Grounds, and/or use your time for some shopping … Host/Day host 18h30 Farewell Dinner Gasthof Rotes Ross, Heroldsberg Hauptstr. 10 Food and drinks for our guests included

Sun 11.10. Individual departures Hosts will bring you to your next destination Farewell and see you again!