In the last e-mail and blog, we informed everyone that registrations can begin for the Peru trip. There is a small savings that can be realized by registering before the end of November, as well, monthly payments will be much more manageable if that is the payment method that you choose.

We are going to have a registration meeting on Thursday, November 26, @ 7:30 PM
in the school library to cover the following topics:
1. Current cost of the trip
2. Payment options (lump sum, deadlines for payments, and monthly payment plans)
3. Registration options (online, paper)
4. We will have computers available and will help you through the online process if you want to sign up that night. (you will need banking information as well as all contact information [address and phone number, etc.])

Even if you are not ready to sign up you should attend this meeting to get all the information that you need (booklets, etc.)

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

M. Leggette and L. Jacobson

REGISTRATION

We are able to start our registrations now. Students who are ready to register can come and get instructions from Mr. Leggette. I will have an instruction sheet for both online and manual form registration.

Things to consider:

• The departure fees have increased $9 from what was presented in the last posting (see below) and the first meeting. All other prices are the same.
  
• If you register before November 30, 2009, you will save $75.00
• If you register before December 15, 2009, you will save $50.00
• Our fees will be set until March 31, 2010 as we will have enough travelers registered to lock in our fee structure. This does not include a possible increase in departure fees.
• We have an agreement with EF Tours (in writing) that if Chinook's Edge School Division does not approve the trip, all fees will be refunded.

Do not register if you have any questions or concerns. I will be happy to go over these with individuals or families before you register. If you were at the first meeting, your place will be saved until you indicate that you are not going on the trip or you decide to register. We have had some individuals from the first meeting that have indicated they are not going to be able to go on this trip, however, we already have some individuals on a waiting list.

November 12 Meeting

Last night we held our first meeting for Peru 2011. We had about 70 individuals sign up with about 10 others who had spoken to me before the meeting. Wow!

I have sent out an e-mail with followup information from the meeting, however, it may take a few days to get some e-mails properly entered. Here is the information that I put in the e-mail:

Hello,

Thank you for coming to the Peru 2011 meeting last night at the high school. I hope you were able to get all the information that you needed.

The websites that I suggested you go to for more information are:

http://peru2011dhs.blogspot.com/ (Our personal planning and organization site for Peru 2011. Visit this site often for updated information)

eftours.ca (This is the main site where you can browse around. We will use many parts of this site after registration) http://www.eftours.ca/ForTeachers/PriceTours/TourDetail.aspx?TourCode=PEX&Year=2010&Product=ET&Tab=itin (Contains information similar to the guide handed out last night)
http://student-travel.eftours.ca/international-travel/country-guides/Peru/country-overview.aspx (a little more information on Peru)

Here is an outline of the cost breakdown that was presented last night. Remember this is a close estimation at this point. I will update prices as I get them from EF Tours.
Tour Fees
Program Fee: $2,615^^
Departure Fees^ $576 ^
Weekend Supplement Fee $80
Peace of Mind Program: Free

Total for Students: $3,271
Adult Supplement: $360
Total for Adults: $3,631
Total for Students (w/ 2 day extension) $3,846
Total for Adults (w/ 2 day extension) $4,206

Optional Inclusions
Cancellation Protection Insurance $89
Property and Medical Insurance Free
^ departure fees are subject to change
^^ Program fee valid for all those who enrol up to October 31st

Here is a copy of the brochure that you can view:

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0ByQoxqXkwEPpNzA5MGM1MmEtYmI3YS00MjU3LWJmZmEtNGQ5Yzc4MDA2MjVj&hl=en

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you have (home phone 335-8512 other contact information is listed below)

I hope to be posting/sending information within the next two weeks with instructions for registration.

Thank you,
Mark Leggette