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Official Newsletter of District Governor Al Bergsma July 2010

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 DG Al Bergsma’s Bio 3 Service Above Self Award 4 School Buses to Mexico 5 Help End Polio Now 6 Monthly Attendance Report—May 2010 10 6th West Africa Project Fair and Immunization

District 5360 Welcomes DG Al Bergsma and Shirley

plan unifies the strategic direction of RI and the Rotary Foundation by emphasizing the connection between clubs’ most popular types of service and the areas of focus in TRF’s Future Vision Plan. Speaking of Future Vision, our district has been selected as one of 100 districts worldwide and only three in Canada to be a pilot for this new ini-tiative. We have spent the last two years preparing for this new grant funding model, and now it is here. Your club president recently received an email, explaining the new format for applying for grants, and the fact that we need this information by September 1st, in order to obtain the

funds from TRF. Please don’t delay in providing this information, so that as a district we have funds avail-able for your projects. This will apply for both inter-national as well as domestic/community projects. PDG Bernie Carrier has agreed to coordinate the new Rotary Leadership Institute programs for the district. If you are not familiar with RLI, it is designed to pro-vide Rotarians with the knowledge and skills needed

District 5360

Rotary International

Welcome everyone to a new Rotary year. I hope you like the look and feel of the new design of the newsletter. Thank you, Cindy for all of your hard work on producing this valuable communi-cation tool. By now most of you will have been introduced to the theme for this Rotary year, which is Build-ing Communities, Bridging Continents. RI President Ray Klinginsmith has spent consider-able time to come up with a theme that not only reminds us Rotarians what we do, but also tells the rest of the world what we have known for a long time already, that we do build commu-nities and bridge the continents. What an appropriate theme following RI president Kenny’s theme of The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands. In addition to a great theme, President Ray has also added the mantra: That together we can build our clubs Bigger, Better and Bolder. Let’s make this the year that we can all be proud of, by establishing goals and objectives that we can all reach. This is also a year of a number of new initiatives both at RI and within the district. Let me just name a few of them for you. Starting July 1st, the RI board has adopted a revised strategic plan that focuses on three fundamental priorities: supporting and strengthening clubs, focusing and increasing humanitarian service, and enhancing our public image and awareness. The

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to lead a Rotary club, as well as Dis-trict committees. If your club is struggling year after year with devel-oping leadership, then this is the training designed to help. Already 53 Rotarians have taken advantage of the RLI programs. PDG Bernie is publishing the dates for the coming year in another communiqué. A couple of other dates to circle on your calendars are: Sept. 10-12/10 Waterton Peace Park activities; Oct. 1-2/10 is the Make Dreams Real Seminar/PETS1 in Calgary; Oct. 23/10 Ross Kennedy is hosting a membership seminar in Red Deer; and on Oct. 15-16/10 we will be co-hosting the Success Seminar in Ed-monton. All of these items are to be posted to the district website, so you can learn more about them, and register at the same time.

For my first attempt at writing an article for the newsletter, I think I have gone on long enough. We do want to make sure that we add value to your Rotary experience by provided valuable information in these columns. Please feel free to comment on the contents of the newsletter. Remember that Rotary Builds Communities and together we will be Bigger, Better and Bolder.

DG Al Bergsma—Biography

Al Bergsma has been a Rotarian since May of 1993 and is a charter member of the RC of Spruce Grove. His classification is Retirement and Estate Planning. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1988 and holds the designation of Charter Life Under-writer, and Elder Planning Counselor. Al served as president of the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove in 1998-1999. For the next four years, he applied for and completed a major World Community project in Bali, Indonesia. This project involved applying for grants to pro-vide new equipment for the Bali Blood Bank in Denpasar, Bali. The success of this project was put to the test in Oct. 2002 when two night clubs were bombed in near by Kuta Beach.

Al joined the RC of Rocky Mountain House in July of 2004, and serves as the Rotary Foundation chair for the club. He has recently completed a three year term as an Assis-tant Governor and served the relationship of four clubs in central Alberta until June of 2008. For the past fifteen years he has had an active role in World Community Service in District 5370 and District 5360, chaired the World Community Service committee for two years, and served as district representative on the Cana-dian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID) for two years. His other volunteer activities have included, 25 years of service as an adult in Scouting, 6 of those years as a direc-tor of the three Scouting charitable foundations in Alberta. Al was awarded with the Silver Acorn for “Especially Good Service” in 2000 by Scouts Canada. Al was a deacon and church treasurer for 19 years and is a volunteer to the President of the Evangelical Free Church of Canada to de-velop the nation-wide Planned Giving Program. He has worked with MEMO Cuba to facilitate the procurement, loading and shipping of four containers of medical supplies and equipment to Cuba. Al is currently the treasurer/director of West Country Family Services Association in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Al is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Be-quest Society. He is married to Shirley for the past 39 years. They have two married sons and five grandchildren. His other interests include golf and travelling to new places.




The Rotary International Service above Self Award is an inter-nationally competitive award granted to a maximum of 150 Rotarians world –wide per year that are examples of service above self. The nominee must have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and a continuous active involvement in helping others through Rotary Service. Personal financial contributions are not considered relevant for this award. Past District 5360 recipients of this prestigious recognition in-cludes: Dr. L.C. “Chuck” Masur, Calgary Centennial 1995-96; R Carl Smith, Calgary 1998-99; Philip Libin, Calgary 1999-00; Raju Paul, Calgary Heritage Park 2000-01; Clayton Carroll, Calgary South 2002-03; Neil Swensrude, Red Deer East 2007-08; Garth Toombs, Calgary 2008-09. Any active Rotarian in good standing may be nominated with certain exceptions. The general nomination form consists of 4 parts:

General Biography Rotary Activity Services (including positions held in Rotary ) Non-Rotary Service Activities Specific reasons and ways this candidate embodies Service above Self.

This document cannot exceed one page. Clubs or an individual Rotarian considering forwarding a nomination to District Governor Al Bergsma for his consideration must do so prior to August 15, 2010. Proposed individual resumes may be forwarded to Bill Gillott or Stan Cichon co-chairs of Awards for District 5360. Bill Gillott Stan Cichon E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 403-686-6244 Fax: 403-281-4819

Service Above Self Award

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School Buses to Mexico




Dear Rotarians, WOW!! We have had a fabulous year toward meeting our $ 200 million Challenge. We have only $ 65 million to go..................! If we continue with our strong support, our creative, innovative marketing program and continue to 'go outside of the box' to let others participate in this dream, we will suc‐ceed in meeting our Challenge. Please try to concentrate on those clubs that have not yet participated. They, too should have the opportunity to be part of the Team and share our suc‐cess. Ms. Thie Convery has a new idea for us: she will swim across Lake Ontario to raise funds for Polio. This venture is called STEP ‐ Swim To Eradicate Polio. There is a file attached with dates and distance. If you know of someone who would sponsor Thie and her swim, by all means do inform me. I would truly appreciate any contribution towards Thie's swim. All money will go to The Rotary Foundation. Send it to David Prowse, The Rotary Foundation, Can‐ada, Box B 9322, Post Office Box 9100, Postal Stn F, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3A5. What an easy way to meet our Challenge and promote Polio eradication. William R. Patchett District 7070 Foundation Chair Past District Governor 7070 2006‐2007 Zone 24 $ 200 Million Challenge Coordina‐tor [email protected] 905‐372‐5271

Help End Polio Now

Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future

Sidney Craig Courtice, [email protected] 403-289-5003 John Griffith, [email protected], 403-210-2802 INFORMATION ABOUT SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONS CENTRE: We are a not-for-profit personal and spiritual development centre, founded in 1999 and operating under the auspices of the Community Opportunity Foundation of Alberta. We have been providing afford-able courses, workshops, counselling, spiritual mentoring, various types of energy therapies (Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, Reiki, etc.) and some training programs (Art and Animal Assisted Therapy, Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Tapas Acupressure Technique). We are not connected to any religious organization and focus on meeting and helping people find meaning and purpose in their life journeys. With charitable foundation funding we have been able to provide some subsi-dized counselling services, and have donated leadership at the Drop in Centre, Sunnyhill long term care facility, the hospices, school programs and several other not-for-profit organizations. Our reasons for hosting this conference:

We are concerned about the lack of collaboration, long-term focus and systemic perspective in the way crucial decisions are being made by leaders in many sectors.

We are concerned about social inequities and many environmentally unsustainable practices that have been the norm for many years, and want to do our part in introducing Albertans to the exper-tise of two world-renowned experts in the areas of sustainable social, environmental and business practices.

We are hoping that this conference will be a fund-raiser for us, as well as a celebratory event to mark 10 years of service to our community.

We hope this conference will be the beginning of several ongoing conversations addressing community issues

For more information and to learn how your club can sponsor this event please visit the District 5360 website. www.clubrunner.ca/5360




S W I M T O E N D P O L I OOn August 6th & 7th, Rotarian Thie Convery will swim 52km across Lake Ontario for Rotary International’s END POLIO NOW Campaign.

To donate online visit www.SwimToEndPolio.ca

Name:

Address: Postal Code:

My Donation to Swim to End Polio $200 q $100 q $50 q Other $________

Please make all cheques payable to Rotary Club of Dundas Charitable Trust and MailTo Rotary Club of Dundas, P.O. Box 65595, Dundas Ontario, L9H 6Y6

To donate online visit www.SwimToEndPolio.ca Rotary Club of Dundas

Tear Off to Donate

**Monthly Attendance Report ** May 2010


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NR MEMBERSHIP ATTENDANCE Meetings Member Count May YTD % Rank Held

Club Name 01-Jul-

09 31-May-

10 +/- +/- % Last Year May YTD May YTD May

Airdrie 34 32 2 -2 -5.88% 64.16% 100.79% 80.86% 1 7 4

Banff NR 0 27 0 27 0.0% 39.26% 47.20% 0.0% 45 41 4

Brooks NR 0 27 0 27 0.0% 73.00% 80.00% 83.43% 13 3 0

Calgary 285 281 -2 -4 -1.40% 46.08% 48.00% 48.64% 44 39 4

Calgary Centennial 46 46 0 0 0.0% 79.32% 80.80% 80.65% 11 8 4

Calgary Chinook NR 108 107 2 -1 -0.93% 65.03% 58.51% 57.86% 35 32 4

Calgary Crowchild 15 22 2 7 46.67% 50.62% 53.57% 48.70% 38 38 4

Calgary East 0 33 -1 33 0.0% 78.75% 66.42% 71.69% 29 15 4

Calgary Fish Creek NR 25 29 1 4 16.00% 65.33% 59.44% 47.97% 34 40 5

Calgary Heritage Park 44 49 0 5 11.36% 78.93% 72.40% 78.80% 18 10 4

Calgary Millennium 22 21 0 -1 -4.55% 68.33% 81.25% 69.70% 10 20 4

Calgary North 49 53 0 4 8.16% 66.16% 69.44% 63.99% 24 28 4

Calgary Olympic 28 25 0 -3 -10.71% 50.75% 68.00% 66.55% 25 27 2

Calgary Sarcee NR 31 31 0 0 0.0% 61.67% 55.00% 55.00% 37 35 0

Calgary South 175 167 0 -8 -4.57% 76.38% 78.64% 74.88% 14 12 4

Calgary West 76 75 0 -1 -1.32% 56.42% 53.03% 62.81% 39 29 4

Canmore 82 79 0 -3 -3.66% 62.10% 70.57% 67.83% 23 25 4

Cardston 19 18 0 -1 -5.26% 60.89% 61.00% 69.73% 33 19 4

Coaldale NR 0 19 0 19 0.0% 59.84% 48.70% 0.0% 43 41 4

Cochrane 26 29 0 3 11.54% 63.10% 90.59% 81.38% 4 6 4

Drumheller NR 0 43 0 43 0.0% 0.0% 89.00% 0.0% 6 41 2

Fort Macleod 24 18 0 -6 -25.00% 57.08% 53.00% 54.18% 40 36 4

High River 0 83 2 83 0.0% 63.30% 66.91% 53.87% 28 37 4

Innisfail 58 58 0 0 0.0% 70.63% 75.58% 68.86% 16 23 4

Kananaskis NR 0 13 0 13 0.0% 0.0% 50.00% 0.0% 42 41 4

Kindersley 21 24 0 3 14.29% 59.46% 82.20% 62.49% 9 30 4

Lacombe 49 48 3 -1 -2.04% 84.94% 75.64% 80.53% 15 9 4

Lethbridge 122 125 0 3 2.46% 58.14% 64.17% 57.29% 30 33 3

Lethbridge East 0 33 1 33 0.0% 66.91% 57.00% 71.18% 36 16 4

Lethbridge Sunrise NR 30 33 0 3 10.00% 73.24% 63.28% 69.33% 31 21 4

Lethbridge Urban Spirits NR 0 32 0 32 0.0% 0.0% 90.00% 70.80% 5 17 3

Medicine Hat 99 93 0 -6 -6.06% 70.34% 71.68% 73.94% 20 13 3

Medicine Hat - PACE 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 46 41 0

Medicine Hat (Saamis) 26 28 0 2 7.69% 69.75% 94.00% 73.52% 2 14 4

Medicine Hat Sunrise 47 42 -1 -5 -10.64% 64.92% 70.63% 68.04% 22 24 4

Okotoks NR 0 35 0 35 0.0% 36.70% 52.87% 55.58% 41 34 3

Olds 36 40 0 4 11.11% 72.05% 84.62% 82.88% 7 4 4






Club Name 01-Jul-

09 31-May-


Pincher Creek 37 32 0 -5 -13.51% 62.61% 67.97% 61.25% 26 31 4

Ponoka 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 46 41 0

Raymond NR 15 12 0 -3 -20.00% 65.13% 71.00% 78.00% 21 11 4

Red Deer 107 104 3 -3 -2.80% 67.69% 62.00% 69.00% 32 22 4

Red Deer Centennial 20 23 0 3 15.00% 73.18% 84.09% 85.31% 8 2 4

Red Deer East 0 39 1 39 0.0% 89.56% 93.00% 89.82% 3 1 4

Red Deer Sunrise 46 37 1 -9 -19.57% 75.26% 67.88% 67.35% 27 26 4

Rocky Mountain House NR 21 18 0 -3 -14.29% 57.48% 72.22% 70.32% 19 18 4

Rotaract Calgary U of C 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 46 41 0

Rotaract Mt Royal College 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 46 41 0

Stettler NR 0 44 -1 44 0.0% 0.0% 57.00% 0.0% 36 41 4

Swift Current NR 20 20 0 0 0.0% 67.75% 73.00% 0.0% 17 41 4

Sylvan Lake 23 24 -1 1 4.35% 84.14% 80.21% 82.51% 12 5 4

Totals 1866 2272 12 406 0.12% 52.01% 60.61% 52.01%






Club Name 01-Jul-

09 31-May-


District Administrator Sue Williams Phone: 403-670-2624 [email protected]

District Webmaster Marty Boogaart [email protected]

District Newsletter Editor Cindy Oliver Phone: 403-506-5476 [email protected]

The West Africa Project Fair was created to share the needs and challenges of West Africa, to give the you a hands-on experience in communities immunization and humanitarian programs, and to create lifelong friendships. Our West African hosts have opened their arms to receive us by creating an exceptional itinerary. Modeled after polio immunization exercises, you will participate in a community health outreach program, where we will travel to communities and villages in and around Accra to deliver Guinea-worm and other vaccines to children. The emotional experience is identical to participating in an National Immunization Day. We also will join the Ghanaian Rotarians for a Community Service Day to visit the local communities to visit humanitarian project sites and engage the local communities. In addition to our humanitarian purpose, we will spend time exploring the sites, culture and friendships that are only possible by being Rotarians. This trip will create memories and experiences to last a life time.

To receive full information about the travel program

Howard Tours 516 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610 USA Tel: 510-834-2260 Fax: 510-834-1019 www.HowardTours.net [email protected]

10 Days • Land Only $1,865 Per Person,

Double Occupancy Single Occupancy, add $850

Price includes hotel, sightseeing, transfers, meals, Project Fair registration, Rotary events, village health and community service/humanitarian programs. (Roundtrip, group airfare from North American to be offered in mid-August 2010)

NOVEMBER 3 - 12, 2010 ACCRA, GHANA

and Village Immunization

program

Howard Tours Founded in 1948, Howard Tours has been operating tour programs worldwide for six decades. We have taken thou-sands of Rotarians to participate in polio eradication, wheelchair deliveries, and humanitarian missions, and played a critical role in the creation of the West Africa Project Fair by providing an easy, comprehensive travel program for North American participants. More than 300 people from North America have traveled with us to the Fair. Howard Tours is a tour company, and not a travel agency. As such, you are ensured of the greatest travel value. We do not resell tours from other compa-nies. We purchase the travel services directly from the airlines, hotels, sight-seeing companies, etc., and then sell the program directly to our customers.

Rotarian Purpose The West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) was created to provide support to West African Rotary projects, expose all Rotarians to the needs and challenges of West Africa, give the participants a hand-on experience in community immuni-zation programs and create lifelong friendships. Our West African hosts have opened their arms to receive us by creating an exceptional itinerary. By joining this program, you should expect to work with the local Rotarians to understand how important Rotary is to their communities. You will look at and participate in Rotary Foundation projects, engage in field work in the local communities, create strong friendships with the West African Rotarians, and participate in hands-on humanitarian and health related field work.

Community Immunization and Humanitarian Project Site Visits: A unique element of this program is the way we explore the local communities. One day you will travel deep into the local communities, with the Ghanaian Rotarians, to provide health immunizations. This process is identical to the polio immunization programs. The only difference is what is in the dropper. On the next day, the Ghanaian Rotari-ans will take us to their humanitarian project sites to experience, first-hand, the work of Rotary and The Rotary Foun-dation. We will join together to provide a hands-on experience in African community service. Through these two spe-cial days, you will have a unique experience in the villages, towns and communities of Africa. Membership is limited, and will be confirmed, on a first-come, first-served basis. Interest in this tour has been overwhelming. We expect it to sell-out quickly.

Passport, Visa and Health Requirements

All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport and Ghana visa. The cost of obtaining your passport, visa and inoculations are not included in the tour price. It is your responsibility to apply and pay for the following items: U.S. Passport: Must be valid at least six months after your scheduled return to the U.S. Ghana Visa for all U.S. citizens: An application and information on applying for the visa will be sent to you with your trip confirmation materials. Allow four weeks to process the visa application. Required Inoculations: The Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov) states that a yellow fever inoculation is required. They also recommend that U.S. citizens take precautions against malaria and other diseases. Please con-sult your physician to determine precautions appropriate for you.

To Order Call: 1.800.475.2260 Page 2

Special Airfare Note: Tour price does NOT include roundtrip airfare. This program is being offered to Rotarians throughout the world, making it impossible to anticipate and include the necessary flight itineraries. In August, after our group has formed, we will offer the lowest possible group airfare options to North American members. Alternatively, you are free to purchase your round-trip airfare or use your frequent flyer mileage.

West Africa Project Fair, Community Immunization and Service Program

10 Days – Only $1,898, Per Person, Double Occupancy For Single Room, Add $850

When you look into the eyes of a child whose life you have changed, you will be forever different. Wed., Nov. 3 - Arrive in Accra: Evening arrival in Accra. Airport/hotel transfer pro-vided for group members arriving on specified flights. Accommodations are at the first class Novotel Accra Hotel, including daily breakfasts. Thu., Nov. 4 – Accra: Morning exploration of Accra. An Intercity Rotary lunch will be included as a tour event. After lunch, we will visit the U.S. Embassy for a cultural, economic and political briefing. Free evening for rest. Fri., Nov. 5 - Immunization Program: Today, we will divide into smaller groups to join with the local Rotarians who will take us into communities in and around Accra to distribute Guinea-worm and other essential vaccines. Today’s emotional experience is identical to participating in a polio eradication exercise. Evening welcome reception hosted by local Rotarians.

Sat., Nov. 6 - Community Service/Humanitarian Day: Today, we will divide into smaller groups to be paired with the local clubs to create friendships and be ex-posed to the community service and humanitarian programs of the Accra Rotary clubs. We expect to engage in a hands on project with many of the clubs. Lunch provided by local Rotarians. This evening, we will enjoy a home hospitality event. Sun., Nov. 7 - West Africa Project Fair: All day engagement with Rotarians from 15 West African host nations. We will enjoy the Opening Ceremony, and get a bet-ter understanding of the Rotary Foundation’s engagement in Africa. Lunch is pro-vided. This evening, as a part of the Project Fair activities, we attend a special din-ner event.

Mon., Nov. 8 - West Africa Project Fair: Today, the project fair booths will be open. We visit with clubs from all over West Africa to learn about their projects and see how we can join them in addressing their humanitarians needs. Lunch included. Tonight we enjoy a special closing event with dinner and a cultural show. Tue., Nov. 9 - Accra/Elmina/Cape Coast: This morning, we begin exploring Ghana by traveling to Cape Coast. Lunch provided en route. Upon our arrival, we will visit Elmina Castle, built in 1482 by the Portuguese, where slaves bound for Europe and America were stored. This evening, we continue enjoy a special dinner/show event at the Coconut Grove. Elmina Beach Resort accommodations including breakfast. Wed., Nov. 10 - Cape Coast/Kumasi: This morning, we travel to Kakum National Park, to enjoy the magnificent canopy walk, before continuing to Kumasi, the capital of the famous Ashanti Kingdom. Lunch and dinner provided. Accommodations at Golden Tulip Hotel, including daily breakfast. Thu., Nov. 11 - Kumasi: All day sightseeing in this famous city, including visits to the Ashantehene’s Palace, Bon-wire market, etc. where you will be able to shop and continue our exploration of Ghana. Lunch provided. Fri., Nov. 12 - Kumasi/Accra/Depart for Home: Sightseeing en route to Accra, with lunch provided. This evening, we depart for home.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS Bank Trustee Account and Financial Responsibilities: Payments are deposited in a Bank of America, Grand Lake Branch, Oakland, California, trustee account, used exclusively for this program. By law, Howard Tours cannot and will not use these funds for any purpose other than to defray the program costs. While the money is in the bank, Bank of America, and NOT Howard Tours, is custodian of the funds. When the travel service companies are paid, Howard Tours will have met its financial and trustee obligation for the travel services involved. Per Person Tour Prices Include: (1) Double occupancy hotel accommodations; (2) Meals and special events specified in the itinerary; (3) Private motorcoach sightseeing and transfers; (4) English speaking guide throughout; (5) Entrance fees; (6) Tips to local guides, drivers and hotel porters; (7) West Africa Project Fair registration; (8) Community visitation program and other special Ro-tary events and values as stated in the itinerary; and (9) Other Rotary and tour materials. Prices do NOT include: (1) All airfares; (2) Passport and visa fees, if any; (3) Local airport departure taxes not included in the airline ticket; (4) All insurance; (5) All personal expenses, (e.g., phone, laundry, etc.); (6) All health and medical services, and related expenses; (7) All required travel immunizations, and related expenses; (8) Refunds for missed or unused services; (9) Accommoda-tions in excess of the nights listed in the itinerary; (10) Overnight delivery fees or delivery fees for clients outside the continental U.S.; (11) Meals not specified in the tour itinerary. Conditions of Prices: Prices are based on the relative value between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries listed when the tours are priced and the folder is printed. If the exchange rates, airfares, or other travel costs change, the traveler may be assessed any extra charges, or refunds. Changes of Itinerary: Howard Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary or services for reasons which may be out of our control, (e.g.,: airline schedule changes, number of people who join a tour, natural disasters, etc.) If changes are necessary, the trav-eler may be assessed any extra charges or refunds. Prices were set and folder was printed July 15, 2010. Cancellations and Other Charges: Cancellations must be made by letter, E-mail, or fax and NOT by telephone. Partial or total cancellation of tour services, regardless of reason, are subject to: (1) Funds that may be withheld or imposed by the airlines, ho-tels, sightseeing companies, etc.; and (2) A per person Howard Tours' cancellation service fee, prorated before departure, as fol-lows: $300 up to 46 days before departure, and $400 within 45 days of departure. Travelers whose changes result in rewritten air tickets will be charged whatever penalties the airlines may impose, and a Howard Tours $50 service fee. Those applying within 45 days of departure will be assessed extra expenses caused by late enrollment, with a minimum charge of $50 per person. Because the airlines, hotels, etc. impose heavy cancellation fees, we recommend the purchase of "Cancellation Insurance," which is available through Howard Tours. Responsibility Clause: Howard Tours of Oakland, California, operates these programs as an agent for the travelers who join them, and for the various companies which perform services on land, sea and in the air. Individuals apply for membership and are accepted in these programs on the conditions that Howard Tours and its officers will not be responsible for irregularities, omis-sions, acts, events, or for any additional expenses due to delays, strikes, military action, riots, airplane hi-jacking, civil disorders, losses, injuries, sickness, damage, political action, and/or other matters related to any personal or property involving any facility, transport services, personnel and/or activity in the operations of this program. Because Howard Tours has no control over flights, sailings, rail schedules, and connections between flights, Howard Tours does not accept any responsibilities for these services. Air tickets, and the related tariff conditions filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board, constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of the travel program.

Prices Set and Printed July 2010

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Payments: send $400 per person, payable by check, with application. Remaining payments are due upon request and may be paid vie check or credit card. Assign deposit check to : “Howard Tours, Trustee Account,” Specify “WAPF 2010” on the lower left corner of the check.

West Africa Project Fair, Community Immunization and Service Program

Accra, Ghana Membership Application

(Please Print)

Traveler 1: NAME: _____________________________________________________________ (Full Legal Name EXACLY as it appears on passport—no nicknames, please)

Traveler 2: NAME: _____________________________________________________________ (Full Legal Name EXACTLY as it appears on passport—no nicknames, please)

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: Day: Eve:

E-Mail:

Rotary Club: District:

Would You Like Howard Tours to Make Your Air Reservations: (circle one) Yes No

Airport Nearest Your Home:

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Accommodations Desired: (circle one) Single Double Desire to Share with

Traveler 1: Badge Name or Nickname : Traveler 2: Badge Name or Nickname : Send application to Howard Tours, with a deposit by check of $400 per person. I have read and accept all conditions attached. Signature: Date: Howard Tours

516 Grand Ave. • Oakland CA 94610 Tel: 510-834-2260 • Fax: 510-834-1019

www.HowardTours.net Calif. Seller of Travel 101526-10

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