The International Committee has provided the following information and delegates are responsible for having read and understood the following rules: Homepage
IDENTIFICATION:
A valid PASSPORT is required by the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth for
EVERYONE participating in
the program. It will be used at all border crossings and at airports.
Do
not wait to apply for your passport - "... the U. S. State Department has seen a
44 percent increase in applications since this time last year." (from Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Click for full text.)
CONDUCT:
It is an honor to have been selected to
represent an international organization, your community and the young people of
your country. At all times you should conduct yourself in a manner that
will leave a lasting good impression on you and your peers. Unruly and
disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated from anyone. Remember, that
should your behavior cause a problem during the Tour , the Tour Leaders can and
will send you home, at your parents’ expense. You have been chosen for
this wonderful opportunity, we trust you will conduct yourself in an exemplary
manner.
This is a non-smoking tour. US and Canadian law prohibits people under
the age of 18 to purchase or carry tobacco. Drugs and alcohol are
strictly forbidden. Violators will be sent home at
their parent or guardian's expense. No exceptions.
LUGGAGE:
Each delegate is
limited to two pieces of luggage(max. 62 linear inches and 50 lbs) and a small
carry-on bag. For easy identification, please use the luggage tags
provided. If you are traveling by air, please check your flight 24 hours
prior to departure. At the airport, be prepared to show your passport.
DRESS CODE:
Two days of the week, gentlemen are required
to wear a jacket, dress pants,
shirt and a tie and ladies must wear a dress, skirt and top or business
suit (dress pants and top) when we visit the United Nations (No Sweat
shirts). For the remainder of the Tour, casual clothes, shorts and cool
summer clothing is acceptable. Please refrain from wearing clothing that
exposes stomachs (navels), undergarments or private areas. Also, the
length of shorts and skirts must reach at least to the middle of the
thigh/finger tip length. T-shirts with suggestive or offensive messages/pictures
are unacceptable. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket and
something nice to wear to dinner and the theatre on Broadway. NO shorts,
jeans or cargo pants for dinners and the theatre.
MONEY:
It is not wise to
carry excessive amounts of cash. ATM machines are readily available and
travelers checks are widely accepted. In the event of an emergency,
Western Union wire services can be accessed while in
All meals are provided. Extra
money is required for laundry, souvenirs and snacks. Film and stamps can
be purchased on the Tour route. It is also suggested that you carry a
calling card or prepaid phone card. You will not be allowed to bill long
distance calls to your room and outgoing calls are restricted.
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS:
Please do not use cell phones, pagers or MP3 players during the daily program.
Especially when you are walking on the tours. They should be turned off.
SPEECH CONTEST: A
$1,500.00 USD Scholarship will be awarded to our Weekly Speech Contest winner, courtesy
of the I.O.O.F. Educational Foundation. The speech topic is announced in
REPORT: Upon your return home, make arrangements to deliver your report to your sponsoring lodge as soon as possible while the trip is still fresh in your mind.