Afro-Roots Youth Cultural Exchange

Proposed Itinerary“O” Ambassadors & Dance TroupesBarbara A. Sizemore AcademyApril 3 -  April  11, 2009  April 4– 7  (partial itinerary)         Barlovento region, Venezuela                  - Cultural Exchange with La Muchachera, youth cultural performing group                 - Visit to Juan Pablo Sojo school and Martin Luther King Day Care Center                 - Visit to Cocoa and Banana plantations                 -  Learn about Venezuelan cooperatives and how they work                 -  Learn traditional basketweaving,  jewelry making, dancingApril 8-11          Caracas, Venezuela                 -   Visit to Venezuelan Congress Halls                 -   Tour free Medical Centers                 -   Visit a Caracas School that serves neighborhood children                 -   Visit organizations affiliated with YMCA                 -   See a professional baseball or soccer game Adults      100 -  passport      700  -  airfare      500  -  accommodations, breakfast & lunch (triple occupancy)      210  -  additional food & incidentals   Total   $1510 Children        85  -  passport      700  -  airfare      450  -  accommodations, breakfast & lunch (triple occupancy)        90  -  additional food & incidentals   Total    $1325 Adults—double occupancy  - $1600 per person  6 adults =  $9,00012 children =  $15,600 Total basic expenses:   $24,600         (Excludes luggage, toiletries, gifts for schools and children or souvenirs)    Youth Cultural Exchange TripBarbara A. Sizemore AcademyVenezuela, South AmericaApril 3—11, 2009 Community Interest Form ____  Yes, I am interested in going on the Youth Cultural Exchange Trip to Venezuela, South America during Spring Break 2009._____ No, I cannot go but I am willing to sponsor a child for $_______ Your Name:_________________________________________________________   Your Address:_______________________________________________________                                                                                                    City, State, Zip CodeYour Company (Sponsors only):________________________________________                                                                                           Male or Female_____________    Do you have a passport?___________ Other  name traveling with you :_________________________________________ Your  Signature:______________________________________ Home phone/______________________________Cell phone:__________________  Email address:_______________________________________ Time Table  (Will be finalized once we have actual costs)              November 15-30— Apply for passports. Begin Fundraising activities       December 15— Place deposit down on airfare  $100 per person       January 15, 2009—Place down deposit on accommodations $150       January 30, —Airfare  $350—Continue fundraising activities       February 15, —Accommodations—$150       March 1—Balance of airfare or $350       March 15—Accommodations—$250 or balance -       March 30—Balance of accommodations Website: www.freewebs.com/mtvenzuela 

Make payments to:  Binkabi Consulting, Karen Bozeman-Gross, 1323 East 72^nd

St., Chicago, IL 60619, 773-908-9372, binkabi2004@yahoo.com