District Trip Chair, John F. Ramey [email protected].

District Trip Chair, John F. [email protected]

Why Go On a District Trip?

• Fellowship– Over 100 District 5280 Rotarians will make the trip– Meet Rotarians from District 7000 clubs

• Service– Opportunity to participate in 13 different service

projects throughout Puerto Rico• Fun– Several excursions are being planned

The Details

• February 8-13, 2012– Depart LAX on a red-eye on the 8th (one stop flight)– No passport or shots required!

• The cost will include– Air fare, hotel (double occupancy), all meals, and ground

transportation – Planned excursions are extra– Group hotel rate is guaranteed for 5 days before and 4 days after

the group trip dates if you want to come earlier or stay later • Host Hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott in Isla Verde, San Juan

The view from our hotel in San Juan

Old San Juan

The ProjectsProject (Puerto Rico Club) Project (Puerto Rico Club)

Elementary school equipment (Manati) Improve facilities for nursing home (Arecibo)

Hydroponic system for growing vegetables (Bayamon)

Mobile waste management as part of a rehab program. (Santurce)

Provide dictionaries to all 4th graders in Puerto Rico (Mayaguez)

Equipment for a biology/chemistry lab at a school (El Vigia)

Administrative and lunchroom equipment for a school for the deaf (Perla del Sur)

Equipment for at-risk girls center (Camuy-Hatillo)

Furnish facilities in police stations for abused children (Fajardo)

Provide funding for literacy, tutoring, arts and sports programs at Boys & Girls Club (San Juan)

Provide equipment for solar power for local aqueduct (Turabo)

Wheelchair distribution (multiple clubs)

Baking equipment for women’s vocational & rehab facility (San Juan)

The Excursions

• El Yunque Rain Forest• Camuy Caves• City Tour of Old San Juan• Snorkeling & Scuba Diving• Golfing• Fishing• Rum Factory Tour• Rafting & Horseback Riding

Learn about Puerto Rico

Caves and Rain Forest

Shopping

The Experience

• Have your Rotary Moment through hands on participation in projects which will change lives

• Learn about Puerto Rico’s history & culture

• Great hospitality provided by District 7000 Rotarians

• Shopping & Dining in Old San Juan

• Enjoy the Caribbean’s warm water & white sand beaches

Q & A