December 13, 2010
Well, here we go everyone.
It is time to get this trip rolling! If you have not heard, the Grand
Rapids High School Band will be returning to Hawaii in April of 2013. There will be many historic activities, the
beauty of the tropics of Hawaii and Great Performance Opportunities! It will be an unbelievable trip opportunity
at a great price!
Here is what you will find in this packet:
1.
Trip Experience Contract
2.
“Not participating on the
trip” contract
3.
Chaperone Interest
Survey/Application
4.
Grand Rapids Bands Basic
Rules/Guidelines and Penalties
5.
Tentative 2013 Band Major
Trip Experience to Hawaii Itinerary.
The timeline we travel is Early April 2013 revolving. Exact travel dates will be set according to
the best flight rates available and their timelines.
Students and families have been raising funds since the
spring of 2010. A certain percentage of
students past fundraising has gone into an account on their behalf. Fundraising opportunities since the beginning
of the school year 2010-2011 have had profits entirely set aside for your
trip. The profits from all student
participated fundraising will continue to be credited to your accounts until
February of 2013. Some students have taken the opportunity to participate in
early fundraising opportunities with great enthusiasm.
Time lines on the contract are what the Band Boosters are
expected to make to trip vendors. Band
Boosters are not in a position to give people loans and I need to stress that
we are making the payments for you. It
is not a fundraising venue for the Band Boosters and will still cost them some
money that will defer additional costs to you.
Please make your payments in a timely manner so we can make our payments
for you.
Please read over the contract and if you have any questions,
please contact Mr. Gunderson at the GRHS Band office: 218-327-5760 ext. 1502.
What do we need at
this time? We need a signed contract with a $200 deposit brought to the High School
Band office or mailed to Leonard
Brown, Band Booster Treasurer. His
address is on the contract. This needs
to be to us by February 25, 2011 so
we can tell our travel vendors how many rooms, flight tickets, etc. to
tentatively reserve. Make checks out to:
GR Band Boosters.
Chaperones will be
needed. We cannot make these
trips happen without you the wonderful parents who not only contribute
financially, but personal time to help all of the band students. We hope you will consider being a chaperone
for the Grand Rapids Bands. We realize
you might need to put in for time off from work very soon, so we are going to
try and start filling chaperone positions by October 2011. If you are interested in chaperoning, getting
involved now with the band program helps us to get to know you. A suggestion might be attending a monthly
Band Booster meeting. They take place the third Monday of each Month and are
listed on the band calender. The
meetings take place in the GRHS Band room at 7:00 PM. You can also find more info on our band
website www grbands org. Look for the “Hawaii” page. Chaperones do have to pay to attend this
trip. The cost is typically about half
or a bit more of the cost of a student’s trip.
We will get a firmer price soon.
Again, thank you for your attention to all the information
and making an incredible “Trip Experience” a reality for your child.
Dale Gunderson Michael
Thursby
Director of Bands Director
of Bands
800 Conifer Dr. 800
Conifer Dr.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Grand
Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-5760 ext. 1502 218-327-5760
ext. 1486
Grand
Rapids High School Bands
Dale
Gunderson & Michael Thursby Phone:
(218) 327-5760
Grand
Rapids High School Fax:
(218) 327-5761
800
Conifer Drive
Grand
Rapids, MN 55744
Hawaii Traveler
Tips
Island of Oahu
Aloha!
This guide serves to assist visiting travelers with disabilities and
health conditions by providing information about the accessibility of Hawaii’s
airports and transportation systems. Also included is a list of medical
supply companies and support services. Please make direct contact with
any of the businesses or services in this guide to obtain additional
information. This guide is also available on our web site at http://hawaii.gov/health/dcab. Information contained in this guide does not
serve as an endorsement for these or other businesses or services, and is
intended only as a resource.
The island
Oahu has the largest population base in the Hawaiian Islands, therefore the
majority of resources for visitors with disabilities are located on Oahu. Resources are limited as you leave the island
of Oahu for the neighbor islands.
Honolulu International Airport
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation provides
an Access Guide for passengers with disabilities on services (such as animal
quarantine, ground transportation, motorized wheelchairs, porter services,
accessible restrooms, TTYs) at the Honolulu International Airport. Obtain this guide at http://hawaii.gov/dot/airports and select “ADA”. For more information, contact the Visitor
Information Program at the Honolulu International Airport at (808) 836-6413 (V/TTY).
Air Travelers with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) offers the following assistance and information for travelers with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) offers the following assistance and information for travelers with disabilities.
·
Individuals who experience
disability related air travel problems can obtain "real time"
assistance and information to resolve problems by calling the DOT at (800) 778-4838 (V) and (800) 455-9880 (TTY).
·
Information on
investigating and filing a complaint about a disability issue can be found at http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/hotline.htm.
·
Information for the air traveler with a disability can be
found at
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/publications/horizons.htm.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration, which is responsible for passenger airport security screenings, has information for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions on its web site at www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration, which is responsible for passenger airport security screenings, has information for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions on its web site at www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm.
Adapted Vehicle
Rentals
With advance notice, car rental companies will install
hand controls, provide accessible transportation from airport or airport car
rental booth to vehicle pickup point, or deliver the vehicle to the airport
terminal.
Alamo Rent-A-Car
(800) 327-9633 (Toll Free)
(800) 321-3712 (Toll Free)
(800) 527-7000 (Toll Free)
(866) 434-2226 (Toll Free)
(800) 654-3011 (Toll Free)
Transportation
Oahu Transit
Services (OTS) operates an island-wide fixed-route bus service (TheBus) and a
paratransit service (The Handi-Van) on a daily basis. All buses are wheelchair accessible. TheHandi-Van uses wheelchair accessible
vehicles to provide curb-to-curb service to individuals with disabilities who
are certified as "ADA Paratransit Eligible." Visitors from other states who possess valid
ADA Paratransit Eligibility identification cards may use TheHandi-Van. Contact the Department of Transportation
Services for information at (808)
768-8300.
ADA Paratransit Eligibility
Department of
Transportation Services
Honolulu
Municipal Building
650 South
King Street, 3rd floor
Honolulu,
HI 96813
(808)
768-8300
(808)
768-6924 (Fax)
TheBus
Oahu Transit
Services, Inc.
811 Middle
St.
Honolulu,
HI 96819
(808)
848-4500 (Customer
Service)
(808)
848-5555 (Routes
& schedules)
Web site: www.thebus.org
The Handi-Van
Oahu Transit
Services, Inc.
811 Middle
St.
Honolulu,
HI 96819
(808)
456-5555 (V) Customer
Service)
(808)
454-5045 (TTY)
(Customer Service)
(808)
456-5555 (Trip
Reservations)
Web site: www.thebus.org
5 Star TransCare System
(808)
456-8457
(808)
455-2599 (Fax)
Email:
info@5startranscare.com
Web site: www.5startranscare.com
Charley’s
Taxi
Provides
Medicab service, which is a door-to-door escort service to doctors’ offices and
pharmacies. This is not ambulance or
paramedic transportation.
(808)
531-1333
CNA Senior
transport LLC
(877)
735-9500 (Toll Free)
(808) 735-9500
The Cab
(808) 422-2222
Accessible
Parking
The State of
Hawaii recognizes valid person with a disability parking placards issued by
other states and countries for parking in designated, accessible parking
spaces. Parking placards must hang from
the vehicle's rearview mirror when the vehicle is parked in a designated space.
Access to Beaches and Trails
All terrain wheelchairs are available at selected beaches on Oahu. Contact the City and County of Honolulu,
Department of Parks and Recreation for further information at phone: (808)
768-3027 (V/TTY), web site: www.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/beach/
or email at the link found at web site.
For
information on accessible trails through out the state you may contact the
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Na Ala Hele Statewide Program Manager
at Oahu phone (808) 587-0062. Information
about the Na Ala Hele access trail program and contact information for all
islands can be found at www.hawaiitrails.org/.
Medical Equipment
The following medical supply and health care companies sell and rent
medical equipment and supportive aids.
This listing is not an endorsement for any particular company, business
or product. You can also refer to the
phone directory yellow pages under Medical Equipment and Supplies for more
listings. Contact the medical supply and
health care companies in advance to ensure your equipment needs are ready when
you arrive in Hawaii.
Apria Healthcare
98-720 Kuahao
Place
Pearl City,
HI 96782
(808)
485-0178
(808)
485-0169 (Fax)
Web site: www.apria.com
C.R. Newton Co.
1575 S.
Beretania Street, Suite 101
Honolulu,
HI 96826
(800)
545-2078 (Toll free)
(808)
949-8389
(808)
955-4721 (Fax)
Web site: www.crnewton.com
Hawaiian Islands Medical
841 Pohukaina
Street, Suite 8
Honolulu, HI
96813
(866)
264-4633 (Toll free)
(808)
597-8087
(808)
597-8474 (Fax)
Email: info@himed.cc
Web
site: www.himed.cc
Hawaiian Rent-All
1946 South
Beretania Street
Honolulu,
HI 96826
(808)
949-3961
(808)
949-1338 (Fax)
Email:
hrarents@gmail.com
Web site: www.hawaiianrentall.com
Total Home Care
740 Moowaa
Street, Suite F
(866)
848-5197 (Toll free)
(808)
848-5197
(808)
842-1552 (Fax)
Web site: www.wheelchair-kauai.com
United Rent-All
46-012 Alaloa
Street.
Kaneohe, HI
96744
(808)
235-8715
(808)
236-2407 (Fax)
Email:
bongo_823@yahoo.com
The following businesses provide in-home services that may include
nurses, nurse’s aides, and home assistance for persons with disabilities or
health conditions. Fees are charged for
all services. Contact the business in
advance for information. The Centers for
Independent Living may also be a resource for other support services.
CareResource Hawaii
680 Iwilei
Road, Suite 660
Honolulu,
HI 96817
(808)
599-4999
(808)
599-8885 (Fax)
Web site: www.careresourcehawaii.org
Hawaii Centers for Independent Living
Oahu - Honolulu
414 Kuwili
Street, Suite 102
Honolulu,
HI 96817
(808)
522-5400 (V)
(808) 522-5415 (TTY)
(808)
522-5427 (Fax)
Web site:
www.hawaii-cil.org
Hawaii
Centers for Independent Living
Oahu –
Hauula
Hauula,
Hawaii 96717
(808)
293-9775 (V)
(808)
293-1742 (Fax)
Email:
hcilhaaula001@hawaii.rr.com
Web site: www.hawaii-cil.org
Wilson Homecare
1221
Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 940
Honolulu, HI
96814
(808) 596-4486
(808) 596-4822 (Fax)
Email:
info@wilsonhomecare.net
Web site:
www.wilsonhomecare.net
Communication
Access Services
Telecommunications
Relay Service (TRS) is available statewide by calling 711.
Sign Language Interpreters
Hawaii Interpreting Services
(808) 394-7706
Email: Sabina@interpretinghawaii.com
Web site: www.interpretinghawaii.com
Service Animals
Contact the
Hawaii Department of Agriculture for information on requirements for allowing
guide dogs and service animals to enter Hawaii without quarantine.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Animal Quarantine Station
99-951 Halawa
Valley Street
Aiea, HI
96701-5602
(808)
483-7151
(808)
483-7161 (fax)
Email:
rabiesfree@hawaii.gov
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/hdoa
Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii
The Visitor
Aloha Society of Hawaii assists visitors who are victims of crime, accident,
death in the family, or other adversities while visiting Hawaii.
Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii
(808) 926-8274
(808) 926-0500
(Fax)
Email: visitorexec@hawaii.rr.com
Web site: www.visitoralohasocietyofhawaii.org
This guide was prepared by the
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Disability and Communication Access Board
919
Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101
Honolulu,
HI 96814
(808)
586-8121 (V/TTY)
Web
site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab
Email:
dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
We provide access to our activities
without regard to race, color, national origin (including language), age, sex,
religion, or disability. If you have a concern, write or call the
Disability and Communication Access Board or the Department of Health
Affirmative Action Officer at P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801-3378, or call
(808) 586-4616 (V/TTY) within 180 days of a problem.
Chiyome
L. Fukino, M.D., Director of Health
Linda
Lingle, Governor of Hawaii
Revised
June 2009
