WHY JOIN THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE?
Chapters of the Alliance Française located
throughout the United States and around the world foster cross-cultural
friendship through the study of the French language and francophone literature and
culture. Members of the Alliance Française of
Northwestern Connecticut are welcomed guests at other Alliance chapters.
Members of the Alliance Française acquire skills
which can be invaluable assets when traveling or doing business abroad. Members
receive up-to-date information about French products and events. Alliance
chapters facilitate contacts between their members and others providing
business, educational, travel and correspondence opportunities.
WHAT WE DO
GIVE LANGUAGE LESSONS
MEET REGULARLY TO PRACTICE FRENCH LANGUAGE SKILLS
DISCUSS CURRENT ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL
ISSUES IN FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES AND REGIONS AROUND THE GLOBE
READ AND DISCUSS FRENCH LITERATURE
ATTEND LECTURES RELATING TO FRENCH HISTORY, AUTHORS, ARTISTS,
COMPOSERS, CUISINE, ETC.
DISTRIBUTE FRENCH LANGUAGE MAGAZINES, PAMPHLETS, BOOKS, VIDEOS AND
CASSETTES TO MEMBERS
AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES TO DESERVING STUDENTS OF THE FRENCH
LANGUAGE
PLAY LANGUAGE GAMES SUCH AS SCRABBLE TO REVIEW VOCABULARY
VIEW AND DISCUSS FRENCH FILMS
HELP MEMBERS PLAN BUSINESS OR PLEASURE TRIPS TO FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES
CELEBRATE FRENCH HOLIDAYS
MEET INFORMALLY TO SPEAK FRENCH WITH OTHER MEMBERS
WHO JOINS?
Anyone may become a member. The only requirements are: an interest in
French culture and language, and a willingness to meet with others in a
welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of lively discussion. Members vary widely in their ability to speak
and use French. Some were born in countries where French is spoken. Others studied
French in high school or college. Some learned the language while living in a
French-speaking country or serving in the armed forces. Still others are
searching for their roots and want to learn about the language and culture of
their ancestors. Consider joining our
growing group of francophones and francophiles
of all ages.
HOW TO JOIN
To
receive a membership card and a current program of events, send your name,
address, telephone number, and e-mail address to:
AFNWCT, Inc.
P. O. Box 31
Woodbury, CT 06798-0031
Annual dues are as follows:
Student -- $15.00
Member -- $25.00
Family -- $40.00
Note that members may request a copy of the latest financial report of
the Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut by
e-mailing their request to our treasurer at liserinaldi@snet.net or our school
financial officer at maclasse@sbcglobal.net
.
Phone (203)263-4096
To see a copy of our by-laws,
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