IP Activities & Dates to Remember

JANUARY - JULY 2002

JANUARY 2002
21 MARTIN LUTHER KING ( HOLIDAY)
25-27 Yosemite National Park, (Family)

FEBRUARY 2002
3 Report Date-Refresher
9 International Valentine Party/Dance Adults (21 years and older)
12 Pre-Grad Meeting (Mar Grads)
12 Group Photo (Mar Grads)
18 PRESIDENT’S DAY (HOLIDAY)
19 Senior International Officer Meeting
19 Refresher Convene
23 San Jose Tech & Historical Tour (Family)
26 New Student follow-up meeting

MARCH 2002
1-2 Sacramento Government Tour Adults (18 years and older)
8 Graduation Dinner/Dance Adults (18 years and older)
17 Report Date (Apr Qtr)
17 St. Patrick’s Day
29 GRADUATION
26-31 Washington DC Orientation Tour (Students Only)

APRIL 2002
1 April Fool’s Day
1 Classes Convene (Apr Qtr)
19-21 Yosemite National Park (Family)
27 International Day
28 Report Date-Refresher

MAY 2002
4 San Juan Bautista (Family)
7 Group Photo (June Grads)
10 Monterey Bay Aquarium (Family)
13 Refresher Convene
18 Salinas Valley Fair (Family)
27 Memorial Day (Holiday)
31 Graduation Dinner/Dance Adults (18 years and older)

JUNE 2002
21 GRADUATION
23 Report Date (July Qtr)
22 Jun-7 Jul Summer Break

JULY 2002
4 Independence Day (Holiday)
8 Classes Convene

INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM (IP)

IP ACTIVITY GUIDELINES – IP ACTIVITIES ARE FOR YOU, THE STUDENT. For activities where spouses/families are eligible to participate, YOU THE STUDENT must attend the activity in order for your family to join the activity as well.

REMEMBER, when signing up for International Programs trips/activities, a DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, AND IS PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. You will not be eligible for selection if you do not have a check attached to your sign-up form. As in the past, your check will be returned to you upon arrival for that specific activity. (Note: if you do not have a checking account, you will need to provide a money order or cashier’s check. According to government regulations, we are not authorized to handle cash.)

A $10 deposit per person is required for day activities; the deposit for overnight activities is $25 per person. Make checks payable to U.S. Treasurer. NOTE: Dinner Dance checks are payable to International Programs.

Some activities have age restrictions set upon them for various reasons, such as the fact that the activity may be an adult oriented activity. The Graduation Dinner Dance held each quarter is a typical example of an adult function. The invitations as well as the newsletter, make it clear that the Graduation Dinner Dance is an ADULT FUNCTION. This means NO CHILDREN, to INCLUDE INFANTS (babies). It is particularly important that you communicate that to any guests you may invite who have small children. If everyone follows this basic guideline, we will avoid any more embarrassing situations such as occurred at past activities.

REMINDER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SPONSORS: IP and International Committee Activities are for you, the student and your immediate family members. Do not put the International Office or the International Committee on the spot by bringing extended family members (i.e., sisters, brothers, grandchildren, etc) or friends without getting approval prior to the activity. It would be very disheartening to bring additional unexpected participants to a function and have to be turned away because of space or other limitations.

UPCOMING IP TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

PLEASE REMEMBER - EACH PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING UP THEMSELVES (IN PERSON) FOR AN IP ACTIVITY; PLEASE DO NOT ASK A FRIEND OR CALL THE OFFICE AND ASK THEM TO SIGN YOU UP. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR AN IP ACTIVITY - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD TO SEE IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE. DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED, YOU NEED TO CONFIRM IN PERSON, WITH WOODIE. HE WILL GIVE YOU YOUR INFORMATION PACKET AT THE TIME YOU CONFIRM.

IF YOU HAVE NOT CONFIRMED YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIP WITH WOODIE BY THE “CONFIRM BY” DATE, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SELECTION LIST AND THE NEXT PERSON ON THE WAITING LIST WILL BE CALLED.

IF YOUR WIFE IS PREGNANT AND YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO ATTEND AN IP ACTIVITY, PLEASE REMEMBER TO PROVIDE THIS OFFICE WITH A DOCTOR'S NOTE AUTHORIZING HER TO TRAVEL (IF APPLICABLE) AND TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES BY THE CONFIRMATION DEADLINE DATE.

IP GUIDELINE REMINDER - If you have been selected for an IP activity and you need to cancel, please see Woodie to cancel your participation. Please do not write or cross your name off the posted list on the bulletin board. We may not look at the posted list and will be unaware that there has been a cancellation; this in turn may cause a penalty to be enforced and could cost another person the opportunity to participate in the activity.

1 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK-Friday, 25-27 January 2002 (FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Selections posted. There is a long waiting list; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 17 Jan 2002 2 INTERNATIONAL VALENTINE PARTY/DANCE-Saturday, 9 February 2002, 1900-2300 (ADULTS ONLY (ATTENDEES MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER!) Join us for an evening of fun, food and dancing (don’t forget to bring your Valentine). Sign-up through 30 Jan; selections will be posted on 31 Jan and the last day to confirm /cancel to avoid a penalty will be 6 Feb 2002. 3 SAN JOSE TECH & HISTORICAL TOUR-Saturday, 23 February 2002, (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS, CHILDREN 8 YEARS OR OLDER). The bus departs NPS at 0830, returning approximately 1800. The first stop of this orientation will be San Jose’s Tech Museum of Innovation. This facility features interactive exhibits on advanced technologies. The Tech is an educational resource established to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire the young to become innovators in the technologies of the future. After the Tech, the group will have lunch and then take a step back into the past at the San Jose Historical Museum. This “museum” is set on 25 acres and includes 21 original and restored Victorian buildings reflecting San Jose’s early history from the time of the Gold Rush. There are also exhibits on early Indian, Spanish, and Mexican influences. Sign-ups will be from 18 through 30 Jan 2002; selections will be posted on 1 Feb 2002; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 14 Feb 2002. 4 SACRAMENTO GOVERNMENT TOUR-Friday and Saturday, 1-2 Mar 2002 (ADULTS ONLY) The bus will depart on Friday morning, returning to Monterey late Saturday afternoon. Join us on this trip to the State Capitol. In addition to the Capitol, the tour will include California Highway Patrol Academy, Sutter’s Fort, Old Town Sacramento, the California Railroad Museum, and more. This is a fast-paced trip full of interesting people, places, and California history. Sign-ups will be from 24 Jan through 6 Feb 2002; selections will be posted 8 Feb; last day to confirm/cancel to avoid a penalty will be 21 Feb 2002. 5 GRADUATION DINNER/DANCE-Saturday 8 Mar 2002. (ADULTS ONLY (ATTENDEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER)! Advance Sign-ups for graduates will be 30 Jan through 8 Feb 2002; Sign-up for all others will be 8-22 Feb 2002. NONE CAN OR WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please note: Because of the large number of graduates this quarter, graduates are strongly encouraged to sign up EARLIER THAN THE DEADLINE OF 8 Feb in order to accommodate your seating requirements. 6 WASHINGTON DC ORIENTATION TOUR-Tuesday through Sunday, 26-31 Mar 2002 (STUDENTS ONLY). This is a fast-paced trip designed to cover various aspects of the United States Government for the International Student. Thursday (Military Day) includes tours of the US Naval Academy; Friday (Government Day) includes the White House (if available), the National Capitol, and other government agencies as available; Saturday (History Day) includes the Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery, and much more. There will be a mandatory pre-briefing on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2002. PLEASE NOTE: #1. This trip leaves very early on Tuesday morning. You need to plan your schedule around this timing. Academic requirements take priority; you may not reschedule exams to attend. PLEASE NOTE: The Washington DC trip is designed to meet International objectives; therefore very little time is open and free! Your attaches and embassies need to be alerted to this fact, and must plan any meetings or functions with you around our schedule! Selected participants will not be excused from any scheduled function on this trip! Sign-ups will be from 22 Jan through 7 Feb 2002; selections will be posted on 11 Feb 2002; last day to confirm/cancel to avoid a penalty will be 8 Mar 2002. 7 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK-Friday through Sunday, 19-21 April 2002. (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). There’ll be ample time to explore the Valley floor and to go ice skating and possibly skiing on Saturday weather permitting On Sunday there’ll be a Valley tour, and an opportunity to do some last minute hiking and shopping before the bus returns to NPS. Depending on the weather, there may be a little or a lot of snow, in either case, participants on this trip needs to be prepared for the cold! Sign-ups will be 1 through 15 Mar 2002; selections will be posted on 18 Mar 2002; last day to confirm/cancel to avoid a penalty will be 11 Apr 2002. 8 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA- Saturday 4 May 2002 (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). The bus will depart NPS at 0900 for the historical town of San Juan Bautista nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Gabilan range. The focal point of the town is the Mission San Juan Bautista. Established 24 Jun 1797, it is the largest of the mission churches in California. There will be a “Living History” on the plaza looking much as it did in the mid-1800 where local residents dress as they did 150 years ago You will have a chance to talk with people about life in early California. Sign-ups will be from 18 Mar through 3 Apr 2002; selections will be posted on 5 Apr 2002; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 25 Apr 2002. 9 MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM-1530 on Friday, 10 May 2002 (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Students must participate in order for the family member to be able to join the tour. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world. Dramatic displays of more than 500 species of marine life, a two story sea otter exhibit and a 3-story kelp forest. The aquarium also has hands-on tide pool; a shorebird aviary, life sized models of whales and other marine animals. (PARTICIPANTS WILL DRIVE THEIR OWN CARS TO THE AQUARIUM FOR THIS ACTIVITY). Sign-ups will be from 18 Mar through 3 April 2002; selections will be posted on 18 Apr; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 1 May 2002. 10 SALINAS VALLEY FAIR-Saturday, 18 May 2002 (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Here’s another fun filled day for the entire family. This is a traditional, old-fashioned American fair. It will have a variety of agricultural and 4-H displays, animals that the 4-H children have raised, exhibits and craft booths, carnival rides and lots of great food. Sign-ups will be from 1 through 15 Apr 2002; selections; will be posted on 17 Apr 2002; last day to cancel/confirm to avoid a penalty will be 9 May 2002. 11 GRADUATION DINNER/DANCE. -31 May 2002 (ADULTS ONLY ATTENDEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER!) Advance Sign-ups for graduates will be 26 Apr through 10 May 2002. Sign-ups for all others will be from 10 May through 22 May 2002. NONE CAN OR WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please note: Graduates are strongly encouraged to Sign up EARLIER than the deadline of 10 May in order to accommodate your seating requirements