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| Contact Cathy Carlson at 468-4918 if you have any questions. DESTINATION Chicago, Illinois, working with D.O.O.R, www.doornetwork.org. DATES Sunday, July 13 –
Saturday, July 19, 2008, including Friday late afternoon and evening at Six
Flags in Chicago, a motel stay Friday night, and driving back on Saturday. Who
Can Participate? The location is now full and we can no longer accept new registrations, however Cathy Carlson is maintaining a waiting list. The DOOR-Chicago
program is designed for participants from high-school age (including incoming
9th graders) and beyond and is open
to all denominations. One adult
sponsor must accompany every five youth who make up the group.
DOOR-Chicago can accommodate groups of up to 50-75 total participants (youth
and sponsors). Smaller groups may be
paired with other small groups, a practice that allows participants from
different places and denominations to share in service. Cost and Registration We are estimating around $350-$375 total cost for the trip. This includes a $240 payment to DOOR, food on the drive out there, a Wednesday night meal and activity in Chicago, Six Flags admission, a motel stay Friday night, food Friday night and on the way back Saturday, and chipping in for gas. We will do fundraisers to help offset these costs. Now:
Return the form and the non-refundable
$40 per person registration fee to Cathy Carlson. This
deposit will
hold your spot. February 17: Another non-refundable $100 per person payment is due by February 17 to Cathy Carlson. Upon receipt of this deposit, DOOR will send us an orientation package. June 8:
The final DOOR payment of $100 is due by June
8 to Cathy Carlson.
July 6: The last $100 to $125 of expenses will be due July 6 to Cathy Carlson, a week before we leave. Fundraising Plans: During the 2006 mission trip, with similar fundraising events, The average fundraising credit earned was $135. The range of fundraising credit that each person earned was $65 to $245, with the Younkers booklet sales contributing a big part of the highest fundraiser's total. Financial aid is also available through our camp scholarship program. If there is a financial need please talk to Gregg Miller or Cathy Carlson. This financial assistance is also available for the deposit, as long as you are firmly committed to going on the trip. Participation at fundraising events is expected for scholarship recipients. SCHEDULE: A typical week in Chicago
begins on arrival Sunday evening after supper (before 6:00 pm) and ends with
departure around noon on Friday. A
one-to two-hour orientation/logistics session Sunday evening helps prepare
everyone for the week. Our group will be divided into work teams, (4-6
participants with one adult sponsor as designated leader) that are also our
meal teams. Meal teams are responsible for preparing and cleaning up after all
meals eaten together by the group. Groceries,
menus, and cooking instructions are provided and a DOOR-Chicago staff person is
on hand for reference. Although the schedule
varies and is flexible, a typical day may go as follows:
Evening sessions
include worship, presentations, and group reflection.
Thursday evening is set aside for a time together to help participants
reflect on and process what they have seen, felt, and learned during the course
of each day. This is perhaps the
most important time of the week. Issues
raised are addressed in light of our calling as Christians to love others and to
respond to those in need. Although the schedule
varies and is flexible, a typical day may go as follows:
Transportation The DOOR-Chicago
program relies on a combination of public transportation (subway and buses) and
the vehicles we come in for transportation of our work teams to and from
service assignments around Chicago. We are responsible for driving our own vehicles around the city. Riding
public transportation throughout the city is often a valuable learning
experience and a good way to see the city from a local perspective.
There will be a $18 additional cost per person if we choose the public
transportation option (this is very likely). During our time in Chicago, groups with their own vehicles will need to pay for parking.
Groups park at a hospital two blocks away from the church and the fee is
$2/vehicle/day. We will arrive at First Church of the Brethren to unload
our vehicles. Once we've unloaded, DOOR staff will lead
us to the hospital parking lot. What
To Bring To Chicago
While in Chicago, groups stay
at First Church of the Brethren on the west side of the city. Each
participant should bring a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, a towel, and toiletries. Work
clothing is a must and other casual/sport clothing as desired. There
are no laundry facilities. Participants
should also bring Bibles and notebooks. A
detailed list of what to bring will be included in the orientation materials
sent in the spring. DOOR
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions Will
our group have any free time in
Chicago? Monday through Thursday after worksites you may have some downtime before supper. Wednesday evening groups have a free night to explore the city and have a Chicago style meal on their own. Does First Church of the Brethren have showers? Yes, there are four
showers at the church. Does the church have air-conditioning? Yes. What is the sleeping arrangement at First Church of the Brethren? All DOOR participants
sleep on the floor of the church. We
separate men and women between the balcony of the sanctuary and classrooms. Each
participant needs a sleeping bag and pillow. Please
do not bring large air mattresses as they take up too much space, however, you
may bring a camping mat along with your sleeping bag. Is there parking at First Church of the Brethren? Yes, DOOR has a gated, locked parking lot for all vehicles. Where should our groups eat on Sunday evening before we arrive at
First Church of the Brethren? We need to have eaten
before we arrive at the church (by 6 pm). East Garfield Park
does not have many places to eat, so it is best to eat before arriving in the
city. Most
things in the community close around 8 pm on Sunday evening, so please do not
count on eating after our orientation session on Sunday night. Are there opportunities to ride public transportation during the
week? Yes and this can be one of the best ways to experience the city. Groups may choose to use public transportation for the entire week (extra charge of $18/person for a 5-day pass). If we do not choose this option, we will still have a chance to ride public transportation at least one time during our week in Chicago. Are we the only church coming? Do
churches mix when putting together teams? Probably not. DOOR
books up to 65 people per week. Most
likely we will be there with other churches. When
making the teams to send to worksites, DOOR does not mix churches. What kind of clothes should we wear? Most sites allow shorts but
certain ones require that you wear pants. They
suggest you pack both pants and shorts. In
addition all sites require that you wear t shirts. Your
clothes should not have any vulgar or offensive messages printed on them.
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