Tuesday, June 30, 2009

MBI 2009 International Flight Information

Hello MBI Families,

Here is the MBI international flight information.

NY
ELAL
Mon July 6 #12 depart 2:20 am land 19:45

Vancouver
Delta
July 5 YVR-ATL #1804 depart 11:51 Am lands 7:54Pm
July 5 ATLTLV #152 depart 10:35 Pm lands 5:25Pm

Toronto
Delta
JUL 5 #6433 YYZ-JFK 100Pm 249Pm
JUL 5 #86 JFK-TLV 755Pm 255Pm

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Reminders from the Conference Call

For anyone who missed the conference call here is a reminder about what your child needs to bring.
2-3 liters water bottle. The best thing to get is called a camelback. It is a pouch of water with a straw and it sits in a backpack that can also be used on hikes. This is very important!
A good pair of sneakers or hiking boots.
A good pair of sandals. They will not be able to wear flip flops during city tours.
A hat
A sleeping bag
Due to the extremely hot weather and strong sun tank tops will not be allowed to be worn during the day.

If anyone has further questions please contact the office.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Camp Health Advisory

Hello Parents,

The Habonim Dror Camping Association Executive Director, along with several other Camp Executive Directors and Israel program directors have sent out the following message.

Many camps and programs have been affected by swine flu. It is apparently spreading throughout the United States and several non-Habonim camps have staff and campers affected.

We have not received any warnings from our program provider in Israel or from the Israeli Ministry of Health that is dangerous to travel to Israel. I have also brought this issue up to Gil, Rosh MBI and we want to assure you that the health and safety of our participants is our top priority.

This being said if your child is feeling sick or exhibiting flu-like symptoms please take them to a doctor prior to the trip.

MBI Travel day information

Hello Families,

Here is all of the travel day information.

Vancouver- Delta #1804 11:51 AM
Chaperon- Efrat Gal-Or- 604-721-5293
She will be at the airport early and will have a list of all the participants flying on this flight. Once everyone is there she will take the kids through security.

Toronto-Delta #6433 1:00pm
Chaperon- Assaf Gal-Or
He will be at the airport early and will have a list of all the participants flying on this flight. Once everyone is there he will take the kids through security.

Bus Transportation

Chaperons- Torrie Partridge (202.212.9190)and Jake Passel (703-899-3553)

Montgomery Blair High School - 3:00pm

51 University Blvd
Silver Spring MD 20901

For families who will be at Moshava visiting day
Target- 4:30
580 Marketplace dr
Bel Air MD 21014

Pennsylvania- 6:00

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Road
(US Route 611 & PA Route 73)
Elkins Park, PA 19027

People Driving to JFK airport
Please be at the airport by 10pm
Drop off at Terminal 4- ELAL.

There will be Habonim Dror staff at the airport to meet all domestic flights as well as everyone being dropped off and the buses.
If there are any issues or questions during the day please call the Habonim Dror emergency cell phone- 917-822-2330.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

MBI Kupa

Hello MBI families,

I am writing to remind you that the recommended amount for kupa is $150 and that we prefer this as a separate check aside from the final payment.

If it is easier, especially for Canadians to have this charged to a credit card we can do that but we do prefer checks in US funds.

Please be in touch with me or Yelena, financial director at money@habonimdror.org if you have any questions.

Shani

Monday, June 8, 2009

Another Update- Western States Call

The Western States call has been rescheduled. It will now be on June 11 at 4pm east coast time.

I have been informed that we are not in EST but in daylight saving time. So to avoid confusion, the times noted for the conference call are current east coast time.

Please be in touch if you have any questions.
Shani

Update to Conference Call Schedule

The Maryland conference call has been moved to Thursday June 18 at 12pm (noon).

All calls are eastern standard time.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

MBI conference calls

Hello MBI families,

In the coming weeks I will be holding conference call by area. During this call I will discuss travel information as well answer questions. Gil Browdy, Rosh MBI will also be on the call to introduce himself and answer questions about the itinerary.

The schedule is as follows:

June 8
12pm - families who are driving to the airport (NY, NJ, MA, CT)
4pm- Western States (California, Oregon, Washington)

June 10
1pm- Camp Tavor (Chicago, Detroit)

June 11
1pm- Toronto

June 15
4pm-Vancouver

June 17
1pm- Pennsylvania

June 19
1pm- Maryland

The conference call call in number is 218-936-7988 and the pin code is 194815.

Speak to you then. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Shani