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*Note – this trip is not affiliated with Moscow Middle School or the Moscow School

Japan: An Ancient and Modern Adventure Summer 2015. *Note – this trip is not affiliated with Moscow Middle School or the Moscow School District. It is an independent student/parent educational opportunity. We are heading to Japan in a little over a year! .

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*Note – this trip is not affiliated with Moscow Middle School or the Moscow School

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  1. Japan: An Ancient and Modern Adventure Summer 2015 *Note – this trip is not affiliated with Moscow Middle School or the Moscow School District. It is an independent student/parent educational opportunity.

  2. We are heading to Japan in a little over a year!  • Welcome & Intro (Please turn off cell phones) • Tour participants and counting groups • Ropes course and team building • To tax or not to tax? • Fundraising: Car wash and odd jobs letter • Passports: Valid through Dec 2015 • Upcoming dates/ meetings • Questions/concerns • Parent traveler meeting (Last 10 min) • All information and slides are available at globalxpeditions.weebly.com Agenda

  3. Japan 2015 tour participants Students Adults

  4. Counting Groups

  5. Ropes Course and Team Building for International Travel • Liability Forms • $40 fee for Two Team Building Days (Fall 2014 and Pre-departure 2015 • Money is non-refundable – You need to be there!!! Paradise Ridge Challenge Course An Experiential Adventure in Building Meaningful Relationships, Trust & Respect http://www.paradiseridgechallenge.com/

  6. To tax or not to tax? • Fundraisers and sales tax…. What we’ve learned and why some fundraisers require sales tax and others don’t • Donations (no sales tax) • Suggested donations (sales tax) • Carwashes (no sales tax) • A resale like Yankee Candles (sales tax)

  7. Save the date!!CARWASH FUNDRAISER Saturday, JUNE 7th (Reminder: Proceeds are divided amongst student travelers only; according to their level of participation.) Stay tuned! More details to come…

  8. CARWASH CONT. How is the money raised? • Advance Tickets (May 16th-May 30th) • “Drop-ins Welcome!” Japan 2015 7th 2014

  9. Ideas for Individuals Tips for a successful solo fundraiser • Goods & Services • Goods—Get creative! • Baked goods, handmade jewelry, etc. • Services—Play to YOUR strengths… • Babysitting or snow shoveling • Consider your “audience” • Ain’t no party like a Pampered Chef party…

  10. Ideas Cont. • Publicize!!! (Templates at www.globalxpeditions.weebly.com) • Fundraising Letters to family and friends • “Euros make excellent birthday gifts!” • Business cards • Flyers

  11. Sample “odd jobs” flyer Business Cards

  12. Open Fundraising Forum • Now is your chance to share your ideas with our entire group! • Use our group email list to share ideas and invitations to participate.

  13. Passports & Emergency Contact Information • Make sure to have your passport by December 2014 and that it is good through the end of December 2015. • We will collect three color copies of your passport and a copy of your medical insurance card in the spring as the trip nears.

  14. Luggage, Cell Phones, and Debit Cards A Visa Debit Card from a local bank is the best way to access money overseas. Feel free to check out other options! Phone card or an international cell Pack LIGHT! You will be carrying this around.

  15. Additional Items for the group • Has anyone not been receiving my emails? • Meetings/ropes courses are mandatory! • Please read your emails and do not miss deadlines! • Parent meeting after this meeting 

  16. Japan Tour 2015 – Schedule of meetings/events • Mar 31st, 2014 Collect Yankee Candle fundraiser and collect $40 for ropes course days @ 7pm in the MPR • June 7th, 2014 Car wash fundraiser @ Howard Hughes @ 10am-3pm • Sept. 6th, 2014 Ropes course adventure @ Paradise Ridge and fall fundraisers (Oct. Krispy Kreme's & Nov.-Dec. holiday wreathes) @ 9am-3pm • Dec. 8th, 2014 Japanese Culture Night & final rooming preferences, roles/expectations, etc. @ 7pm in the MPR • March 23rd, 2015 Japanese history and travel logistics @ 7pm in the MPR • May 18th, 2015 Pre-travel information @ 7pm in the MPR • May 30th 2015 Ropes course #2 (pre-trip) @ Paradise Ridge 9am-3pm • June TBA, 2015 Night before departure meeting. All meetings and times are subject to change and you will be notified of any changes in advance. Please remember that all travel participants, including traveling adults, are required to attend at least 85% of all team meetings.

  17. Questions, Comments, and/or Freaking Outs This Power Point and more information can be found at our website: www.globalxpeditions.weebly.com

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