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Welcome to
Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors
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Fort
Bend Friends and Neighbors is a social and philanthropic
organization open to all Fort Bend County residents. Many new and long-time
residents of Fort Bend County have made lasting friendships through
membership and activities in the Club.
FBFN is an ideal place for newcomers to the area to
become familiar with our county and what it has to offer, as well as,
have fun while making new friends along the way. If you are a current resident of Fort
Bend County, Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors is a wonderful place to
socialize and/or become involved in your community through its’
philanthropic activities.
FBFN was organized exclusively for social,
education, and charitable activities. Our objectives are:
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to provide an opportunity for
members to become acquainted with others in the community and/or
neighborhoods;
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to provide an atmosphere of
friendliness, goodwill and helpful information for Club members in the
local community;
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to undertake and promote
charitable and humanitarian projects within the community; and
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to form enduring friendships.
No matter what life stage you are within, we have a group or
activity for you!
SCHOLARSHIPS
FBFN
devotes back to the community through their Fort Bend Friends and
Neighbors Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program is designed to
assist Fort Bend County students planning to attend a Fort Bend County
college. FBFN’s primary fund
raiser is a Silent Auction, which is happening on November 4, 2010.
Additionally, honoree and memorial donations are made to the Scholarship
Program.
Fort Bend County young adults are the
primary resource for the future. At the May 2010 luncheon, FBFN
awarded six $1,000 scholarships to deserving graduates. These
students are using their scholarships to further their education at
Houston Community College, Wharton Junior College, or Fort Bend County University
of Houston branches. Since the inception of the Scholarship Program in
2005, approximately $44,000 has been awarded to Fort Bend County
students.
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
2010-2011 is Fort Bend Friends
and Neighbors’ 30th anniversary! The Club started as Welcome Wagon in
1981 and became Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors during President Ann
Hayden’s term in 1988-1989.
Please join us on Thursday, September 16, 2010 to “Celebrate Friendship” at Safari Texas
Ranch in Richmond, Texas. Come at 10:30 a.m. to visit, make new
friends or catch up with old friendships.
Plus, you will have time to browse the display of FBFN
activities. The luncheon and
program will start at 11:30 a.m.
Exciting news! FBFN’s 4th cookbook with 500
member recipes – Cooking with Friends, A Fort Bend
Friends and Neighbors 30th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook
– will debut! Presales of the
cookbook will be distributed at the Luncheon and the cookbook will be
available to purchase. Proceeds from the cookbook will be donated to the
2011 FBFN Scholarship Program. Please contact cookbook@fbfn.org for more information.
Click on Entertainment/Keynote Speaker
and Menu/Reservations for
detailed information regarding the 30th Anniversary
Celebration Luncheon on September 16.
Who can attend the 30th Anniversary Celebration?
FBFN
members – FBFN prior members – Friends of FBFN members – Spouses of FBFN
members –
Relatives
of FBFN members – Neighbors of FBFN members – Any Fort Bend County
resident
For
more information or to make reservations, please email vpluncheons@fbfn.org. The
deadline to place your reservation is September 9.
WHAT’S
HAPPENING!
Click on FBFN Events Calendar for a view
of scheduled activities and visit our Activities page for links to
the individual activities.
MEMBERSHIP
If
you are interested in becoming a new member or renewing your membership,
please download, complete, and mail as directed on the following
membership form. Click on FBFB Membership Form to
open and print the form.
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