Meeting #3

• Introductions (Two Truths & A Lie)
• Spanish
• Review Sheet - check out the alphabet & number songs, plus Duolingo!
• Charades using our new vocab
• Pre-Departure Packet Overview
• Sarah will send this out via e-mail.
• Things that we emphasized:
• This is a substance-free trip; DO NOT bring alcohol or other drugs.
• When in the markets, please try not to haggle for an insanely low price - be fair because this work may be the shopkeepers' only source of income. Also, try to check to see if the product is actually made in Guatemala and not China. Lastly, if you want to take a picture of the shopkeepers and their goods please ask them first!
• There will be some sellers in/near the markets who will be relentless in trying to get you to buy an item, and may lower the cost themselves way lower than what the product is worth just to make a sale. Just try to stand your ground if you are not interested, but be polite while doing so.
• Girls - although the weather will be warm, women in Guatemala generally don't wear short shorts. Please bring knee length shorts, capris, long skirts, or pants to wear most days. You can wear shorter shorts during service.
• Concerning safety, please keep in mind that Guatemala is not the safest of countries. We plan on staying together as a group or in smaller groups when in the city, and not going out (especially not alone) at night. Be aware and be safe.
• It's perfectly okay to want to take pictures while we're there, but please keep in mind that there is a fine line between capturing the moment and living in the moment. Just try not to go overboard with pictures!
• Please mark your calendars for the AB Activation Event on April 7th at 5 PM!
• Craft: Bags for Warm Fuzzies
• On the trip, when you notice a good deed that someone has done, leave them an anonymous kind note that'll give them "warm fuzzies" in their bag!
• If you weren't able to attend, we will also decorate bags before we leave.