http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/ 2008-10-23T06:49:04-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/ http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-10-12T16:26:45-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=diplomatoj&rev=1223846805&do=diff “At a time when the world is becoming even smaller through the communications revolution, the objectives of your Society are becoming increasingly important as guideposts for a more peaceful global environment. The idealism and generosity you promote through your activities deserve the highest praise, I am confident that our children and grandchildren will live in a world of peace, friendship and international understanding thanks to the strivings of the highly dedicated men and women of good wi… text/html 2008-10-12T15:53:58-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=eventoj&rev=1223844838&do=diff October 1-7: Universal Children's Week 25-31: Peace, Friendship, and Good Will Week November 1-7: World Communication Week 8-14: Pursuit of Happiness Week December 1-7: Tolerance Week 1-31: Universal Human Rights Month January 1-7: Celebration of Life Week 8-14: Universal Letter-Writing Week text/html 2008-10-12T16:23:41-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=festoj&rev=1223846621&do=diff * January 1-7: Celebration of Life Week * January 8-14: Universal Letter-Writing Week * Second full week in February: Celebration of Love Week * Last full week in February: International Friendship Week * March 1-7: Universal Human Beings Week text/html 2008-10-12T16:16:47-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=historio&rev=1223846207&do=diff The idea for an international organization to foster international understanding, better human relations, peace, friendship, and good will came to Dr. Stanley J. Drake on his 60th birthday, March 8, 1976, when he was contemplating retiring as president of Fort Lauderdale University. Dr. Drake discussed the kind of organization he envisaged with his internationally minded friends in the United States and corresponded with others in Europe, and two years later, on March 8. 1978, the International … text/html 2008-10-12T16:11:04-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=kontakti&rev=1223845864&do=diff D Gary Grady, President International Society of Friendship and Good Will 3119 Lassiter Street Durham NC 27707-3888 USA Email: dgary (at) mindspring.com Dr. Stanley J. Drake, President Emeritus 205 S Bickett St Burgaw NC 28425 USA Email: StanleyDrakeSr (at) ee.rr.com text/html 2008-08-13T20:01:34-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=ligoj&rev=1218675694&do=diff Esperanto Esperanto is a remarkably easy to learn language spoken on every inhabited continent by an estimated two million people. Contrary to a common misconception, it was never intended to be a magic road to peace but only a politically neutral, quick to learn medium of communication for people of different cultures and nationalities. Originally a “planned” language, Esperanto has long since become a naturally evolving tongue with its own lively literature and culture and a large selection o… text/html 2008-10-20T22:38:29-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=membreco&rev=1224560309&do=diff Please Print Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State/Province _________ Postal Code ____________ Country ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Email ___________________________________ ISFGW no longer has annual Membership fees in different categ… text/html 2008-10-12T15:58:31-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=objektivoj&rev=1223845111&do=diff * To encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, better human relations, friendship, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of men and women of good will. * To honor and respect the law, to serve humanity, and to uphold worthy ideals and institutions of one's country. * To work for international accord and support the cause of international cooperation. * To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. * To pr… text/html 2008-10-20T22:06:23-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1224558383&do=diff Home Events Objectives Contact History Observances Diplomats Links Join text/html 2008-10-12T16:46:51-05:00 http://www.friendshipandgoodwill.org/doku.php?id=start&rev=1223848011&do=diff Celebrating Its 30th Year The International Society of Friendship and Good Will, founded by Dr. Stanley Drake in 1978, is dedicated to the time-honored principles embodied in its name. A sample Society newsletter can be read in PDF form here. News * The next meeting of the Society has been scheduled for the weekend of May 22-25, 2009, in St Louis, Missouri. See the calendar.