Tour T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all student artists!  We need you to submit designs for the front of our tour t-shirt.  The design can be either hand drawn or done on the computer.  Please incorporate the following words/phrases into your design: District 99 Orchestra, Germany, Spain, Downers Grove, IL and June 12-26, 2010.  Design submissions are due by Friday, April 30th!

New York Hostel

For pictures and information regarding the hostel in which we will be staying while in Barcelona, check out their website.

Next Mandatory Trip Meeting 3/22

The next trip meeting for all tour participants and their parents/guardians will be on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the North High Orchestra Room.  During this meeting, we will review the most current itinerary, distribute medical release forms, and answer any questions you have about the trip.  Please mark your calendars now to avoid any conflicts.  Again, this is a mandatory meeting for all tour participants and their parents/guardians.

All About the EURO!

The euro (€) is the official currency of the European Union, and is currently in use in 16 of the 27 Member States, including Germany and Spain.  This change of currency holds many benefits for the traveler. For example, you will now need to change money only once—from dollars to euros. When shopping in the euro countries, prices will be displayed in the same currency where ever you go. Euro coins and notes will be available at all banks, post offices, cash dispensers and shops. More information about this currency can be found at this link.  Information regarding the current exchange rate from the dollar to the euro can be found here.

Travel Insurance Information

If you are intested in purchasing optional travel insurance, you may find information regarding the travel insurance recommended by our travel agent, World Group Travel, here.