Koalas In My Backyard!

Would wild koala bears be safe in YOUR backyard? Read the article by clicking on the title "Koalas In My Backyard" to learn what the people of Brisbane need to watch out for.

After you read the article, share your thoughts by clicking on the "comments" link below. We'll learn more about Brisbane at Orientation Meeting #2 on February 25th!

Trivia Question #1: Mrs. MacQuarie's Chair

This stone "chair" was where Mrs. MacQuairie would wait for her husband, Governor MacQuarie, to come home. From where these Ambassadors are seated, what famous Australia landmark(s) do they have a perfect view of?

List your first and last name along with your answer in the "Comment" area below, by clicking on the "Comment" link! Answers/guesses are due by Feb 1!

We'll have a chance to sit in this famous "seat" in June!

Why Should We Adopt the Animal You Choose?

Hi everyone! For one portion of your February assignment you must earn $1.00 to bring to the next Orientation Meeting to put toward our Australian Animal Adoption! (Could this have anything to do with "animal conservation"? Hmmmmmm?

Click "comment" below and leave your reason for adopting the animal you have chosen! You can view the animals at the Australia Zoo link to the right. As you can see, Susan is partial to the emus!

Orientation Meeting Dates

Following are the dates of our Six Official Orientation Meetings. All meetings will be held on Sundays from 2-4 pm at Akron Main Library at 60 S. High St., Akron with the exception of Meeting #6. Please arrive early to each meeting for sign in.

Orientation Dates:

• January 21 (Health Form due, Passport copy due Feb 1)
• February 25
• March 25
• April 22
• Tentative date: May 20
• June 10: BonVoyage Picnic, time and location TBA

Tentative Departure Date: Saturday, June 23

Tentative Return Date: Saturday, July 7

Reunion Picnic: Date and Location TBA (August)

Passport and Visa Question

1. What do I need to get a passport?

• Check out the "U.S. Passport Service" link to the right. They can give you all the info you need! Apply now!

2. How do I get a visa?

• People to People will take care of all visas, but in order to do this, your Passport ID number must be turned in to your delegation leader in February. This is why it is so important to apply for your Passport now. As soon as you have your passport, run a copy of the passport with the Ambassador's picture and ID info and give to your leader. She will enter the Passport IDs to the Program Office so that visas may be assigned.

Welcome Akron/Canton Ambassadors!

Please check this site weekly for updates regarding orientation meetings and important document due dates. In the meantime, please check out the "Links" section for places we will journey to in the summer of 2007!

Photo: Crikey! Susan meets her first Australian croc!