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Hello Dear Alumni from all over the world. AIESEC in Costa Rica is very proud to present AIESEC AlumniInternational Congress'99, held this year in our beautiful country,where you'll enjoy the magnificent beaches, the enchanted mountains and all the glory of our natural treasures. We have sent you information concerning the Congress and you can alsohave more and download application form visiting our sitewww.cr.aiesec.org/alumni.htm or our ftp://ftp.aiesec.org/americas/costarica/AAI Payment deadline is on August 31, after that date there is an extra$100 charge on the
fee. Fees are: Any questions, please contact us. We are working hard to prepare thebest Congress you have ever gone to. On behalf of AIESEC in Costa Rica, Carolina Ocampo ¡@ ******************************************************** o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o Subscribe to the AIESEC's free international email newsletter,distributed every two months to our alumni and supporters.Send your full name and email address to vpcr@ai.aiesec.org forimmediate addition .o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o ¡@ |
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Letter from the CC Costa Rica gives you the warmest welcome! We are very proud of having the opportunity of hosting the AAI Congress 1999. It's been many years since AIESECers form our country have dreamed to have the chance wehave today and now we know we are going one step ahead trying to turnthis dream into a reality. We believe in our potential and assure you that we will do all our best to organize an incredible experience.We are very anxious to share our culture and all our country's beauty and magic with you, and we want to motivate all members from ourcountry around a multicultural experience. The natural, untouched beauty of this unique paradise, where gentlefriendly people are eager to share the wonder of their small democraticcountry. There are miles of secluded beaches on two oceans, high mountain rainforest, and dense tropical jungle with an incredible arrayof birds and wildlife. The Congress will take place at the Hotel Iraz? which is located inthe heart of the Central Valley, five miles from the internationalairport, and a short drive from San Jos? the capital city. This Hotelhas 325 rooms elegantly furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with satellite color TV, a Casino, an outdoor swimming pool, and lightedtennis courts. There is also a shopping center located next door to thehotel with souvenir shops, bank, grocery store, pharmacy and more.The prices (per person) for Congress are $300 in a triple room, $325 ina double room and $380 in a single room, if you book before August 1.After that date, all prices will be raised with $100. No bookings canbe taken after October1. Before the Congress there will be a Study Tour around one of the mostbeautiful Volcanoes in Latin America, the Arenal Volcano, and after theCongress, there will be another Study Tour in Guanacaste, where you'llmeet the most exotic beaches in the world. The price of these studytours has not been entirely fixed yet, but each will be around $300.Hoping to have you here in this great Congress AIESECly yours, Congress Committee COSTA RICA IN GENERAL ?nbsp; Costa Rica is situated in Central America. SMOKING In areas where smoking is not allowed there are signs, so look out forthose. In public transportation smoking is not allowed, as in alloffice buildings TELEPHONE Phonebooths can be found here and there in all sites. You can sometimesfind a phonebooth which accepts coins, but most often you will need aphonecard. These can be purchased in the stores and pharmacies.Phonecards cost from 500 to 2000 colones. To make an international phone call, you must dial 00, then country code, area code and phonenumber. To make international collect calls, dial 116 and follow themachine’s instructions. COMPUTERS The CC will have a special room during the congress with computers and free access to internet. You can also use the Hotel’s computer withaccess to the net paying a small amount per hour. INFORMATION DESK The information desk is located in the CC Office on the conferencefloor at Hotel Irazu. It will be open all days during day-time, exceptduring the Business Day. FAX AND COPYING Contact the CC office in conference area or the hotel lobby. AAI CONGRESS 99 SOUVENIR SHOP Situated in the CC office on the conference area, opens all days from 8am to 6 pm. MESSAGES Can be left at the CC office in conference area. As soon as we receivea message for you we will contact you. AVERAGE COSTS OF NECESSITIES IN COSTA RICA Beer in a bar
$1.00-$3.00 ALCOHOL POLICY According to Costa Rican law, persons under 18 years of age are notallowed to buy or consume alcohol. In the parties delegates can bringa maximum of 2 bottles of liquor because the hotel will be charging a$1.50 fee for each bottle opened. Delegates are allowed to have andconsume alcohol in their own rooms. PARTIES Celebration of AIESEC in Costa Rica’s 20th Anniversary AIESEC in Costa Rica makes its annual presentation of activities, thisyear focusing on celebrating the 20th Anniversary and the presence ofthe first AIESECers that founded our national chapter.Dress: cocktail dress for women, dinner jacket for men. Gala Dinner Alumnus from five decades, business representatives and otherstakeholders of AIESEC will gather for a formal banquet.Dress: evening dress for women, tailcoat or dinner jacket or dark suitor national costume for men. CC PRESENTATION Rodrigo Umaña ******************************************************** o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o Subscribe to the AIESEC's free international email newsletter,distributed every two months to our alumni and supporters.Send your full name and email address to vpcr@ai.aiesec.org forimmediate addition .o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o ¡@ |
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TALKING? ENGLISH SPANISH-TICO Hello
Hola EMERGENCY NUMBER In Costa Rica the emergency number is 911. In case of emergency, dial911 and state your name, location and what kind of help you need. Ifyou call from a phone boot you don’t need either a phone card or coins. GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT THE TICOS?PUNCTUALITY Costa Ricans are usually late at almost everything. Being even 15minutes late is considered very normal, so if you get to meet withsomebody and he’s late, try to understand this cultural difference. SECURITY GUIDELINES ?nbsp; Your badge must be worn at all times. LOST AND FOUND …will be kept at the CC office. WAKE-UP CALLS The Congress Committee will wake you up, though not force you to wakeup. We strongly urge you to respect the wake-ups. If you want a wakeup call please contact the hotel front desk. POST Stamps area available in hotel reception. The mail is collected everyweekday before noon. Postage for sending a postcard within the UnitedStates or Latin America is 200 colones and to the rest of the world of300 colones. BANKING For currency exchange, the hotel reception is at your service. Youmight get a better exchange rate if you turn to a bank. There is banknear the Hotel Iraz? located in the commercial center next to it.Opening hours are Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00, except weekends. PHARMACY In case of accidents, contact the OC office as soon as possible ?theyknow exactly what to do in order to get the right treatment. TRANSPORTATION Transports are arranged in connection to the scheduled events. Pleasemake sure to be on time as we are in a tight schedule. If you wouldlike to go other places at other times please contact the CC office forinformation about the local community. At your arrival to Costa Rica we will have buses going round from thehotel to the airport and vice versa to assure you have transportation.Anyway, if you arrive to early or have problems in arrival and are notable to catch buses, first contact the CC to see what they can do foryou or be prepared to take a cab to Hotel Iraz? The amount that one cab can charge you for this transport should not be more than 2.000colones. THE SITE: HOTEL IRAZU The Best Western Iraz?Hotel & Casino (325 rooms), located only 10minutes from the International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown San Jos? "The prestige of a great name and the experience of a hotel...tothose who deserve nothing less than the very best" is the promise ofquality friendly service and value in lodging accommodations to all itsvisitors. Premier rooms completely renovated under the SCR System (Security,Comfort and Renovation) offering electronic key locks, 25 inches colorTV, in room iron and ironing board, hair dryer and full-length mirror.Guests can enjoy complimentary: Full Continental Breakfast, 24 hourscoffee served in the lobby and Happy Hour from 6 to 7pm at the "LaCantina" Bar. The Hotel's Facilities include: Hertz Rent-a-Car, Tourdesk, souvenir shop, Pizza Hut and Burger King "touch button" fordelivery service, largest casino in Costa Rica, lit tennis courts,outdoor swimming pool and extensive parking lot. Also a shopping centeris located next door to the hotel with souvenir shops, bank, grocerystore, pharmacy and more. Free transportation from the hotel to the airport is guaranteed on a scheduled basis. All this and more, from the most comfortableatmosphere of the happiest and entertaining hotel in San Jos? For any taste or need, there are 325 bedrooms with: ?nbsp; Air conditioning ¡@ ******************************************************** o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o Subscribe to the AIESEC's free international email newsletter,distributed every two months to our alumni and supporters.Send your full name and email address to vpcr@ai.aiesec.org forimmediate addition .o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o ¡@ |
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