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August 4-8, 2008
Amigo Centre, Sturgis, Mich.
Orientation is a time to meet other volunteers, reflect, plan, learn and have a great deal of fun. Please review the orientation schedule and travel guidelines below, and the orientation checklist then register to attend the event.
Not assigned to attend the August 4-8 orientation? Get information on the September event .
Orientation schedule
Please plan to arrive at the camp on Monday, August 4, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to register and get ready for our first activity. Orientation will end around 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8. You are expected to attend all sessions. On Thursday evening there will be a special time to share songs, readings, skits, or anything else (humorous or serious). Please keep this in mind as you plan for the week.
Travel
As outlined in the MVS Handbook, travel to and from orientation as well as to and from the unit is the participant's personal expense. We therefore encourage volunteers to make their travel arrangements early in order to take advantage of lower prices.
If you plan to fly to the orientation, a shuttle will take you from Chicago Midway and South Bend airports to the camp. To eliminate multiple airport runs and ensure everyone is able to participate in the full orientation, plan to arrive at Midway airport by 2 p.m. (Central time), or at South Bend, Ind., airport by 4 p.m. (Eastern time). You will be picked up at the baggage claim area. Please schedule your return flight for after 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on Friday.
If you prefer to fly into Chicago O’Hare, take the transit service to the Loop and then to Midway airport. For more information on travel from O'Hare to Midway visit the Chicago Transit Authority Web site. If you have flight delays or other changes during your travel, please call Hugo Saucedo at 210-854-2533 or Ben Regier at 316-772-0466.
About Amigo Centre
Amigo Centre is located north of the city of Sturgis in southern Michigan approximately one hour from the Goshen/Elkhart, Indiana area. Amigo Centre sits on 400+ acres including a 100-acre lake and hiking trails through diverse environments. There is an interpretive Nature Center and an activity center that houses a full-size gym plus game areas for playing ping-pong, shuffleboard and carpet ball, all available to us during the week. For more information, visit www.amigocentre.org
Registration
Online registration is available for orientation. Please register no later than July 15.
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Checklist
Preparing for orientation just got easier. Check the list of things you need.
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