Upcoming Reminders for March 14th meeting

Here are some reminders for the next meeting this coming Sunday.
Bring your great fundraising ideas too!

Please complete the following tasks and assignments and be prepared with
ideas to share at meeting #3 to be held on March 14, 2010, from Noon-3pm
(Time change: SPRING AHEAD).

Tasks:
Submit any outstanding paper work
Submit signed waiver if it applies to your program
Bring your signed Success Contract
Start a walking routine to "get in shape"
Assignments

*Student Ambassador Certification: Hotel Safety and Procedures, Your
Home Stay, and Standards for Success (online chapters 6-8.)

* Pre-Travel Journal/Reflective Writing: Complete the first pre-travel
journal assignment: Find a public place to observe and record
your impressions of people, environment and activities in
which life forms are engaged! Yes, use the point of view
of a visitor from another country, galaxy or universe!!!!!

* Global awareness online education: Complete the Religion and Art
chapter and Daily Life chapter for your country(s).

* Clothing Expectations: Read handout

* Student Ambassador Protocol: Read the Standards for Success (This
document can be found under the "Gearing Up" section of the online Student
Ambassador Protocol in OnBoard)

* Reminder: Prepare for the Project
Bring a snack if you are bringing your project!

Feb. 21st meeting...what to bring!

February 21, 2010 Meeting Reminders
1.Please bring 2 current news articles about travel destinations (BELFAST is in the news this week...Feb 5-6)

2.Journal entry topic: List 5 character traits of an ambassador and discuss how this impacts YOUR behavior.

3.Project topic should be determined and submitted.

4.Know YOUR government.

5.Complete 1st 5 Chapters of Student Ambassador Certification and take the quiz.
ALSO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!!!!

6.Remember to bring 2 extra official passport photos for your file.
We'll also need 5 copies of your SIGNED passport, when available, for your file.
Also, make one to keep at home! Passports need to be valid for 6 months after our return date!

7.Bring your completed HEALTH FORMS (IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!) OR mail them directly to us:
Mike and Barb Cantlon, 938 E 34th Av,
Spokane, Wa 99203

or
[Depending on which delegation you are in!}
Tessa Totton
2108 E. Rowan
Spokane, WA. 99207

8.PLEASE BRING A SNACK TO SHARE...AT EACH MEETING WE'D LIKE A FEW OF YOU TO "VOLUNTEER" TO DO THIS. IF IT COORDINATES WITH YOUR PROJECT PRESENTATION THAT MAKES IT CONVENIENT AND ORGANIZED!
One person will have their project ready to present in February. Don't be shy...bring your project and a snack in February!!!!

E-mail or call if you have any questions

Tessa [blog editor]

Big Event Fundraising

Many of you are from different towns in the region...and every town seems to have some community wide event. Check and see if you can sell bottled water/pop/gatorade at the event. I am checking with Bloomsday and Hoopfest to see if there are any possibilities. It never hurts to ask. Remember, you are a super responsible teenager trying to earn money to go on an amazing life changing journey....people want to help you make it happen. Advertise what you are trying to earn money for. If I am thirsty and I want to buy water....I will buy from the student who is trying to earn money for an educational adventure...rather than a teen who wants to buy a car.

Meeting Notes from Jan. 10th Meeting

Official departue date June 23rd. Returning July 11th. (may be different for Tessa's team)

Watched film on 50th anniversary of People to People program. It was very interesting and informative.

Many delegates can log into OnBoard, a few that could not talked to Mrs. Cantlon

Went through chapters 2 and 3 of Ambassador Certification on On Board:
How and What to Pack:
Dimensions for suitcase H+W+L=54" weight 44lbs.
Dimensions for carry-on H+W+L= 39" weight 11lbs.
Khaki pants are required uniform for traveling days and can be capri length.

Pack clothes that are light and easy to wash, because we will be handwashing and air drying.
Jeans take longer so plan to wash when we stay for a few days in one place

• Tank top straps need to be three fingers wide,
• swimwear should be one piece or tankini and covered with a wrap or cover-u to and from the beach/pool

Butterbraid and Pastry Puffins Fundraiser
Sell through February 27th, no minimum order.profit is $5.50 if selling pastries for $12.00 (amount written in on forms)
Checks should be written to seller and deposited into account. Pay before or on delivery $6.50 X number sold.
Okay to make photocopies of forms.

Samples available.

Reminders: Bring in Health Form if you have not already.

Do you have your passport yet?

Bring 3 current events from the news about the countries we will be traveling to

Work on your research project

Next meeting: February 21 12:00-3:00 pm at East Valley High School.

Reminders for Jan. 10th meeting!

Hi to all Ambassadors of our NEW DECADE!! Hope the New Year is treating you well and finding you excited about preparations for the CELTIC CULTURES experience!

There are LEARNING CENTER activities and certification quizzes which must be accomplished on-line through P2P website.

We're looking forward to seeing you AND an adult at this 1st meeting. We will be distributing your journals! Rememer, this meeting is Jan. 10th from 12-3 pm at:
East Valley High School
15711 E. Wellesley

Go through the main entrance and we will meet in our spacious library.

1.Expectations and requirements for successful preparation and travel experience will be given!

2. Hopefully, you've started the passport application process. Remember to bring 2 extra official passport photos for your file. We'll also need 5 copies of your passport when available for your file. Also, make one to keep at home! Passports need to be valid for 6 months after our return date!

3. Bring your completed HEALTH FORMS!

4. Please bring 2 relevant and interesting news articles to share with your fellow ambassadors!

TAKE CARE and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Mike and Barb Cantlon

Another fund-raising Tool from People to People

It may seem crass to ask for gifts, but this is a great way to let people know that instead of traveling to the mall they can help you travel to Europe!

http://invite.peopletopeople.com/give/
It is a way to send e-cards to people who know and love you so that you can ask for their assistance as you raise funds for your trip.

Contact Information for your Delegate Leaders

Mike and Barb Cantlon: fmcantlon@gmail.com
Tessa Totton: Tottont@evsd.org