Executive Committee Meeting 10-15-24

President's Report

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Health Insurance Don't travel without health insurance. If you do need medical treatment, costs can quickly rack up. Most tour operators offer a comprehensive insurance policy. Or contact your bank as some bank cards offer coverage overseas. Complementary health insurance generally offers this service. Ask for instructions on what to do in the event of illness or accident (which forms to fill in). U.S. Embassies & Consulates Embassies Australia – Moonah Place Yarralumla - ACT 2600 Canberra - t 02 6214 5600 - au.usembassy.gov. There are consulates in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Ireland – 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge - Dublin 4 - t +353 (1) 668-8777 - ie.usembassy.gov. Canada – 490 Sussex Drive - Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1G8 - t +1 613 688 5335 - ca.usembassy.gov. Consulates in Montreal and Quebec. New Zealand – 29 Fitzherbert Terrace Thorndon - Wellington 601 - t +64 (4) 462 6000 - nz.usembassy.gov. Consulate in Auckland. United Kingdom – 33 Nine Elms Lane, London - SW11 7US - t +44 (0)20 7499-9000 - uk.usembassy.gov. Consulates in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Hamilton.

When to Go Michigan has a continental climate with distinct seasons: cold and often snowy winters, generally late spring (it can snow until as late as May), hot and humid summers, short falls. From a weather perspective, the best time to visit Detroit is from June to September. Find Out More Tourist Information Detroit Visitor Site – visitdetroit.com. Travel & Tourism Office for Michigan – www.michigan.org. Websites www.visittheusa.co.uk – Institutional information site. www.timeout.com – Guide to accommodation, dining, leisure, and more. detroit.eater.com – Tips on where to eat once you've gone through all our dining recommendations! historicdetroit.org – Articles on history and architecture, with a ton of pictures, to delve into the city, past and present. clickondetroit.com – Local news channel site including weather, current affairs, events, etc. freep.com: website of Detroit’s main daily newspaper. www.metrotimes.com - News, culture, outings, and more in and around Detroit. The paper version is weekly. www.hourdetroit.com – Same content as the above. Its paper version is monthly.

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