Juno Beach here we come!

Hi Clare, thought you would like to see a copy of what I posted on DMB (http://dustmybroom.com) since your site is frequented by many people interested in Metis politics.

Frank

"IT IS IN CHANGING, THAT WE FIND PURPOSE"
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Dear Frank Godon:

Thank you for the information which our readers will appreciate.

BTW, anyone know what the Metis Justice Institute and Shannon Allard-Chartrand do? Never heard of that before.

Sincerely,
Clare L. Pieuk
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Shannon Allard
To: "fgodon@yahoo.com"
Sent: Sat, October 17, 2009 3:14:58 AM
Subject: Juno Beach
Good Evening,

Please see attached Memo from President Chartrand regarding Juno Beach.

Meeqwetch,

Shannon Allard-Chartrand
Director Metis Justice Institute
Manitoba Metis Federation
Phone: 586-8474 Extension 365
Toll Free: 1-800-665-8474
Email: sallard@mmf.mb.ca
Fax: 947-1816

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC.
300-150 Henry Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 0J7

Phone: (204) 586-8474
Fax: (204) 947-1816
David Chartrand Website: www.mmf.mb.ca
President

Office of the President

MEMORANDUM
TO: FROM:
Manitoba Juno Beach Delegation President Chartrand

RE: DATE:
Juno Beach October 16, 2009
• URGENT XFOR REVIEW • PLEASE COMMENT • PLEASE REPLY • PLEASE RECYCLE
NOTES/COMMENTS:
Greetings Veterans, Fellow Leaders and Delegates:

As you are all aware the scheduled trip to Juno Beach is quickly approaching. As President of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Minister in charge of Veterans Affairs for the Metis National Council, I am pleased to send the following information to the Manitoba Delegation attending Juno Beach from November 8th to 14th, 2009.

Marlin Travel will be providing the MMF will all finalized travel itinerary for the Juno Beach Trip including hotel information within the next week. However, please find attached preliminary information that details departure date and time, as well as a preliminary agenda of the activities that will be undertaken through the week.

Please note that the MMF has secured a physician to accompany our Delegation to Juno Beach. Dr. Clement Lang will be the attending physician for our trip and for ease of access requires a healthcare form be completed for each Delegate in advance of our trip.

It is recommended that due to H1N1 and to ensure that everyone’s medical information is provided to Dr. Lange for review prior to departure that the attached medical form be completed.

Also, it is of utmost importance that all Delegates see their current physician for a check-up prior to travel. Along with the medical form please submit a note from your current physician stating that you are in good health to travel.

Please have the attached healthcare form along with your current physician’s note submitted to the attention of Shannon Allard -Chartrand at home office or via fax (204-947-1816) as soon as possible.

Please note that overseeing the coordination of the Juno Beach Trip is Shannon Allard-Chartrand. Mrs. Chartrand can be reached at the MMF Home Office at 586-8474 Extension 365 should you have any questions or require any further information.

Lastly, a liability waiver form will also be sent to each Delegate under separate cover next week for completion prior to departure.

Meeqwetch,
President David Chartrand

Preliminary Flight Itinerary:

Departing Winnipeg AC 268L 08Nov Winnipeg –Toronto 15:10 18:38
AC 880L 08Nov Toronto – Paris 20:15 09:40 (Nov 9)

Departing Winnipeg Alternate Flight 08Nov Winnipeg – Toronto 11:05 – 14:28

Departing Paris AC 881L 14Nov Paris – Toronto 11:30 14:10
AC 267L 14Nov Toronto – Winnipeg 15:40 17:14

Day 1 – Sun, Nov 08/09 - Board your Overnight transatlantic flight

Day 2 – Mon, Nov 09/09 – Paris - Transfer to hotel, remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight meet your tour director.

Day 3 – Tue, Nov 10 – Paris- Normandy Beaches – Caen – A pleasant morning drive takes you to the scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Visit the NORMANDY CANADIAN CEMETERY and its visitor centre and see the Ranger Monument at Point du Hoc. Continue to Caen for your overnight stay. (Breakfast Included)

Day 4 – Wed, Nov 11 – Caen – Juno Beach – Caen – Full days leisure in June Beach (where they will perform for Remembrance Day) return to Caen for overnight. (Breakfast Included)

Day 5 – Thu, Nov 12 – Caen to Rouen – Morning will be in Caen – perhaps a visit to the Caen War Memorial would be in order. (The admission cost for the Memorial is not included in the tour). If not attending War Memorial leisure time until departure. Then it’s on to historic Rouen in the lower valley of the River Seine. Time here for a leisurely stroll along the lovely cobbled Rue du Gros-Horlage leading from the cathedral to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. (Breakfast Included)

Day 6 – Fri, Nov 13 – Rouen to Paris – Morning Drive to Paris. Sightseeing with a local guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast Included)

Day 7 – Sat, Nov 14 – Paris – Homebound flights arrive this day. (Breakfast Included)

ALL THIS INCLUDED:

∞ TRANSPORTATION - Motor coaches are fully air-conditioned everywhere while touring. No use of the motor coach other than as specified in the itinerary. One group airport transfer on arrival and departure.

∞ HOTELS - Hotels are confirmed 30 to 60 days prior to departure. Accommodations will be provided in superior tourist-class hotels, or best available tourist-class. Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes, service charges, state and local taxes, tips to baggage porters and hotel staff are all included in the tour prices.

If for any reason we are unable to accommodate your group in our regularly contracted hotels, we reserve the right to seek alternative accommodation. We will advise you immediately if such a situation should occur. Hotels are subject to availability & subject to change.

Please note Cosmos hotels are usually located in residential areas, outside of city centers.

∞ MEALS - 5 Buffet breakfasts are included (B). All other meals are at the cost of the delegate.

∞ SIGHTSEEING - Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with inside visits (including admission charges) shown in UPPER CASE in the tour description. Sightseeing with local guides where applicable. However, costs associated with the Caen War Memorial are not included.

∞ TOUR DIRECTOR - The services of a professional, multilingual Tour Director will be provided throughout.

∞ NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE - Excess baggage, meals not included in attached itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone, telex or fax expenses, beverages including tea and coffee (except at breakfast), wines, liquors, soft drinks, etc. and TIPS TO MOTORCOACH DRIVER, TOUR DIRECTOR, AND LOCAL GUIDES.

∞ INSURANCE - The airfare and tour are non-refundable. Insurance is not included in the cost of the package, but it is available from Marlin Travel. Pricing is based on the traveler’s age and is quoted individually. Trip Cancellation Plan covers cancellation due to unexpected medical situation, either with the traveler or in his immediate family, plus trip interruption, travel delay and baggage. Concierge Plan offers the same coverage, plus unlimited emergency medical coverage for out-of-country medical expenses not related to a pre-existing condition.

New Patient Information

Healthcare 6-digit#: ____________________

Dr. Clement Lang

Healthcare 9-digit#: ____________________

Please complete the following information with accuracy, in order to receive proper care. Thank you.

Gender: Male / Female (circle one)

Last Name: _________________________

Address: ___________________________

First Name: _________________________

City/Province: _______________________

Date of Birth: ________________________

Postal Code: ________________________
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Marital Status: _______________________

Home Phone: ________________________

Number of Children: ___________________

Work Phone: ________________________
(only if you are easily reachable or you have a direct line)

Occupation: _________________________

Cell Phone: __________________________

Medical Condition(s)

Do you smoke: Yes / No (circle one) Do you drink alcohol: Yes / No (circle one)

Past Surgeries: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Allergies:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Medications (all prescription drugs):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Medical Problems/Concerns:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Doctor:___________________________________________________________

Previous Doctor (if you’ve had one):__________________________________________