China May 2010 - Dates and Deadlines
These are the key dates involved in preparing for the trip to China. Exact costs are not set at the moment. Airlines do not set their group fares until approximately 6 months in advance but estimates are very close. We will be able to get group rates on all fees, tariffs and insurance. Some of these dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances, but not without weeks of advance notice.
| Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 a.m. | Informational meeting on the China Trip at Tempe Public Library, SW corner of Rural & Southern, coffee shop lounge area, Connections Room. This meeting will answer your questions about all aspects of the trip. |
| Friday, December 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m. | Informational meeting on the China Trip at Tempe Public Library, SW corner of Rural & Southern, coffee shop lounge area, Connections Room. This meeting will answer your questions about all aspects of the trip. |
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December 30, 2009 |
A refundable deposit of $100 for each traveler holds your seat on the China trip until December 30, 2009. Submit a check payable to the ASU Foundation with your Tentative Registration Form. |
| December 31, 2009 | Deadline for purchase of airline ticket, trip insurance and payment of 50% of ground tour costs: approximately $2,850. |
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February 15, 2010 |
Deadline for payment of balance of ground tour costs. Approximately $1,500. Travelers apply for or check status of passport. |
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April 1, 2010 |
Meeting to review luggage size/weight requirements, packing, clothing, money exchange/access, medications, etc. Travelers will complete visa application form for China. |
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May 1, 2010 |
Travelers review/renew medication supplies for trip. |
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May 18, 2010 |
Travelers board plane at Sky Harbor for flight to Shanghai. |
| June 8, 2010 (probable return date) |
Travelers return to Sky Harbor with T-shirts and silk sheets. |
Questions? Contact Gary Anderson
or phone 480-839-3542.