Announcements 📢
Aloha, Friends of the Family crew!
We are accepting new members into our club for FALL 2019, so please invite your classmates! Membership fees include the following:
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$10 for returning active members
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$20 for new members
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$10 for a shirt (required for most events).
We have a lot of new things planned out for the semester so we encourage you to join us!
2020-2021 New Officers Application
Becoming an officer for the Friends of the Family Club is a great opportunity for you to enhance your leadership skills and engage more with the community! We are accepting officer positions for the 2020-2021 academic school year until November 1, 2019.
Sign-up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY6caTWO89I1qpWAT6Mje3kvWmGFQWnNHDXpVigIAloFHSFg/viewform
QUICK REMINDERS 📑
First General Meeting
Friday, September 6, 2019
5:30-6:30pm in Sakamaki B102
Second General Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 2019
5:30-6:30pm (Location: TBA)
Third General Meeting
Tuesday, November 1, 2019
5:30-6:30pm (Location: TBA)
Fourth (Last) General Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2019
5:30-6:30pm (Location: TBA)
End-of-the-Semester Banquet
Saturday, December 7, 2019
5:00-9:00pm in CC Dining Room 203A & 203B
Our Mission Statement
The Friends of the Family (FOF) at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa is a student-operated club, consisting of officer positions and a general member body. Our mission is to motivate college students in giving back to individuals and families through service in the local community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build resilient individuals and families in Hawai'i.
Our Goals
Our goals are to (1) volunteer our time to local organizations in Hawai'i, (2) provide opportunities to gain relevant knowledge and experience in the community, (3) build connections between students, alumni, professionals, and the community at large, and (4) promote the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Program.
Who Can Join?
Anyone and everyone! We encourage ALL MAJORS at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa to join. Submit an application below with your one-time fee (per semester) of $20 and your club t-shirt fee of $10 when you attend your first/second meeting or event with us.
Local Organization Partners
In the past, we worked with Make-A-Wish, HUGS, and the Salvation Army. This year we are in partnership with the Hawaii State 4-H Program. We will be conducting SPecial INterests (SPIN) Club classes for children and young teens.
The History Behind FOF
Founding of Friends of the Family: Dr. Joe O'Reilly, a long-time faculty member before he retired some time ago, started the club in 1996. He believed it was important to give students a chance to get together for social activities and to give back to the community with service projects. It is amazing to think that the club is still carrying on the same goals since its founding this many years ago. The club's longevity is due to the active involvement of students like you and others over the years.
Meet the Officers
There are a total of 10 officers for the Spring 2019 semester, including our Advisor. Each officer has a specific role and responsibility in our club.
