[Taiwan] English, Cooking, NC trip, Apt/Car Finder, Etc...

Tue Jun 26 16:57:21 EDT 2007

Hello!

            Following is a list of events and activities with Friends of
Internationals for the next few weeks! Please read and come join us! Don't
forget to visit our website to see pictures from our most up to date trips!
To see the most up to date photos, visit our website
(http://www.internationals.org/gallery2/main.php). 

            We had a great time this weekend visiting the Holocaust museum
and going Sky Diving! Look forward to more pictures coming up soon!

FI Office Closed

            Though the activities listed below will still go on, the FI
office will not be open during the month of July. I will be out of the
country. If you have any specific concerns/needs, please email Kylie
(kylie at usfbcm.com). I will leave on this Thursday morning and return to the
office on August 3rd. 

Conversational English Classes

            Friends of Internationals offers English conversational courses
open to all students, scholars, and their families. These classes are FREE
of charge and there is no need to pre-register - just show up ready to
learn! The classes are offered most every Tuesday throughout the summer. All
classes will be held at the BCM/FI building
<http://www.internationals.org/tampamap.php>  (click link for directions)
from 7-9 p.m. Come and take advantage of this great program! Click here
<http://www.internationals.org/01/01tampa.php>  for the most up to date
information.

Ladies Bible Study

            Every Monday FI offers a Women's Bible Study. All women are
invited to come! Do note: THERE WILL BE NO CLASS THIS MONDAY, JULY 2ND.
CLASSES WILL RESUME ON JULY 9TH. These will be held at the BCM/FI building
<http://www.internationals.org/tampamap.php>  (click link for directions)
starting at 9:45 a.m. and lasting until approximately 11:45 a.m. most every
Monday throughout the summer. A special opportunity to get together with
other women for a great time together and to learn. For more information,
please email Debbie (dwoltmann1 at yahoo.com). Click here
<http://www.internationals.org/01/01tampa.php>  for the most up to date
info!

Cooking Class

            On Monday, July 9th, FI will host a Cooking Class at the BCM/FI
building <http://www.internationals.org/tampamap.php>  (click link for
directions) at 12 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend! We have a great cook,
Mrs. Naffany, who will be teaching the class. Naffany is skilled in making
Vietnamese winter rolls, Cantonese stir fry vegetables, and much more! On
this day the menu will be vegetarian pizza. The cost is $4 per person and
this is to cover the cost of ingredients. After you cook, you of course will
enjoy the food you have made. For a look at some of Naffany's dishes, click
here <http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmos/sets/72157600099161524/> . If you
plan to come, please email Naffany in advance so she may plan
(naffanylee at hotmail.com). 

Drawing and Painting Classes

            FI is offering FREE classes to learn how to draw and/or paint.
These classes are open for students, scholars, and their family members who
are at least 6 years old. You will need to buy your own supplies, but the
classes are free. There is a one time cost of $5 to cover fixed costs for
this event. These classes will be held on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. - 12
p.m. in the BCM/FI building <http://www.internationals.org/tampamap.php>
(click link for directions) at USF. The classes will be conducted by a USF
faculty who is a professional artist. If you are interested, please email
Sorina (thebrightred at gmail.com). Click here
<http://www.internationals.org/01/01tampa.php>  for the most up to date
info!

My Future at Friends of Internationals

            I plan to leave the Director position of Friends of
Internationals. This will be effective starting in August 2007. This has
been a decision that has come after much prayer and thought. I have been
taken classes at the Southeastern Seminary Extension (www.sebts.edu
<http://www.sebts.edu/> ) here in Tampa since January 2006. I now have a
total of 24 credits towards my Master of Divinity degree. The total credits
needed are 90. Taken all things into consideration, the best path seems to
be for me to move to North Carolina at the main campus. I will miss USF,
Tampa, and all of you I have met through Friends of Internationals. I hope
we will continue to be in touch.

RIDGECREST 2007 

            This is a national collegiate meeting held in the beautiful
mountains of Asheville, NC. The BCM goes on this trip each year and it is
always fantastic. It will be held August 4-9. The cost is $225. For more
information and to sign up, click here <http://www.usfbcm.com/ridgecrest> .
<http://www.usfbcm.com/ridgecrest> If you have any questions, please email
Kylie (kylie at usfbcm.com). 

Pictures

            We are now updating our picture album page and hope to be adding
new pictures to the website from events this summer. If you have any
pictures you would like to share, please email them to Charmy
(charmcarina at yahoo.com). If there are any concerns with transferring
pictures, please email Charmy (charmcarina at yahoo.com) as well. Thank you!

Airport Taxi Service

            With the end of the semester here you may be interested in our
Airport Taxi Services. This is year round, but especially useful during
vacation times. You may receive free transport to and from the airport,
provided volunteers are available. For more information, click here
<http://www.internationals.org/01/01taxi.php> . 

Host Meal Opportunity - North American Family

            The Host Meal opportunity involves visiting a North American
family who would like to have you to their home for a meal. If you would
like to sign up, just reply to this email with your phone number and home
country. Someone will then contact you inviting you to their home! These
families are interested in getting to know you as you learn more about the
culture and people here in the United States. Click here
<http://www.internationals.org/01/01tampa.php>  for more info. 

Furniture

Come by the BCM/FI building <http://www.internationals.org/tampamap.php>
(click link for directions) between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday -
Friday to take the following FREE items. We do not reserve these items. They
are given on a first come, first serve basis.

-         Coat hangers

-         Children's toys

Apartments

Private 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment building is now available on the N.
14th St. It is between the MD Oriental Market and University Mall. The rent
is low. If you are interested, please call Jemy (a Chinese lady) at
813-503-1893 for detailed information.

An exchange scholar (female) is looking for apartment (share with
roommates). She expects to stay from August to December. If anyone has
available room near USF campus and is now looking for roommate, please
contact mejmzhai at scut.edu.cn

A 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Apartment on 42th street(just across the Fletcher
from USF campus, ZIP 33613) is available till 20th of August. $725 per month
including water and cable or $800 per month to cover all the utilities.
chenhj at student.dlut.edu.cn or 713-377-0886.

Female looking for apartment until end of December. 813-966-0123

Male looking for apartment. crazysky_unlimited at yahoo.co.in 

Car

Toyota Corolla - $3300. Yr 1997, Mileage 68000, very good condition. stick
drive (manual), 2 new tires, new brake drums. AC needs to be fixed
Nicola.von.Koss at gmx.de

Have a great summer!

Roland

Roland Grenouillou

Friends of Internationals

813 988 6500

www.internationals.org <http://www.internationals.org/> 

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