Visa Buxx

As you are going over your expense account assignment, you might want to look into Visa Buxx. Many delegates have used them, and both students and parents have liked the convenience. Here is a link to their website: http://www.visabuxx.com/

I've been asked if anyone has had trouble with any of the banks listed, or which one seems to be the one that most parents use? I really don't know; do any of you?

Swimsuit Guidelines/Expectations for 2005

In response to the many questions regarding appropriate bathing suites for delegates, People to People has set up the following guideline for 2005:
"A shirt, top or swimsuit (bikini) exposing a bare midriff is not appropriate for wear in hotel, street or public areas. Appropriate two-piece swimsuits may be worn while on the beach or in a pool area. They are not to be worn uncovered to/from the beach or pool or for any other activities. The Delegation Leaders should set expectations at the Orientation Meetings as to what suits are appropriate. Examples of inappropriate swim suits would be 'string bikini', transparent/translucent suits or those which do not adequately cover breasts and buttocks. Leaders may request that delegates wear a shirt over any swimsuit that is deemed inappropriate, even while swimming."

May meeting

Questions about our meeting this month? Follow this link:
http://charleshall.blogspot.com/2005/03/may-meeting.html

Skirt length

For the ladies in our group: the question of acceptable skirt length for the trip has come up. Normally, the appropriate length for a female ambassador’s skirt length is “fingertip length.” This is the same rule of thumb (okay, a bad pun) most schools use; if you are standing straight with your hands at your side, is your hem lower than your fingertips? The question comes up regarding our trip to the Vatican. There, it isn’t a People to People rule that applies, but a Vatican City rule. Basically, while visiting the Vatican your knees must be covered. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: wearing a longer skirt, or wearing pants. With that bit of knowledge, the choice is up to you as to how you’ll cover your knees. And no, shorts with volleyball knee pads won’t work. (You see guys, I really wasn’t kidding about this being for the ladies only.)