Helpful details from the retreat...

Following is information that was given out at the retreat. That way you can check it out if you want to refer back...

Rules
#1 Follow directions explicitly; explanations might be coming…
#2 Sleeping areas are personal space; respect it and don’t go in if it’s not yours
#3 Be nice to each other; couples not too nice
#4 Electronic devices during free time only; school standards apply
#5 Be fully clothed for the situation you’re in

Info to know about going to Jamaica:
- You’re getting 3 mission shirts for the trip
- For going to schools and orphanages, you’ll need khaki colored pants, capris or skirt; or jean skirt
- For church, you’ll need nice clothes (recommended skirts/dresses for girls to fit the culture; guys – dress pants/shirt)
- You’ll want work clothes and play clothes, and shoes; and probably sandals for showers/beach
- Electronic devices are at your own risk and should comply with rule #4
- If rule #5 is an issue, we’ll find a way to fix it but you might not like it, so ask before the trip or bring extras
- Pack the normal stuff – sunscreen (please!), bug spray, bedding, towel (bath & beach), toiletries, water bottle, personal meds (Tylenol, pepto), spending $$ (for market), photocopy of ID papers, swimsuit
- 2 suitcases – one for personal stuff; one for mission stuff (max 50 lb. and 62 in. each); 1 carry-on (max 30 lb. 45 in.)
- The college asks everyone to bring 4 rolls of Scotts toilet paper along with you… you might use it 
- If you forget all else, you NEED your passport and your maori sticks!
- We reserve the right to send you home at your parents’ expense if you can’t follow rule #1

Other items we discussed this weekend:
- no AC at college but it's usually in 70's at night
- water shoes can protect your feet if you plan to go in the ocean
- mission suitcase to school by March 19
- passports to school by March 19 (copy will be made for you, and passport will go in lockbox to be given out the morning of the trip)