Chapter funds are limited and normally reserved for projects.  Hence, cost of travel is shared and each traveler pays his or her own food, lodging and personal expenses.  You can ask your specialty coordinator or trip coordinator for a cost estimate for your destination.

Travel light.  Bring cool clothing for warm days and extra layers for colder days or nights.  Dress is informal, but should be proper for local customs/culture.  Proof of citizenship (*passport or original birth certificate is required to cross the border. 

 If you must cancel your trip for any reason, let the coordinator know ASAP, or better yet find a replacement.

To ensure that you do not forget any important items, keep the  list on the right  handy as a guide:                 

*After January 23, 2007 the only proof of citizenship allowed for travel to Mexico will be a valid passport.

• Cash for lodging, food and personal expenses.

  --tip--  Bring small bills

• A check or cash for your portion of the cost sharing for the airplane.  The total amount will be determined upon landing at your return airport.  The check should be made out to the pilot.

•  Passport or certified birth certificate.

• Change of clothes

  --tip--  Bring cool clothing for warm days and sweatshirt for cool nights.

• Bottled WATER!

• Camera to capture memories!