2016 LOWELL CENTER DAY TRIP CHECKLIST
(Refer to the Trip & Cancellation Policy on back.)
Trip Name and Date:
TRIP SIGN-UP / DEPOSIT FOR DAY TRIP - A $15.00 deposit will guarantee your reservation.
Checks should be made payable to the City of Wisconsin Rapids.
Individuals with special needs must travel with a companion who is physically able to provide assistance.
BALANCE DUE: $ DUE DATE: ______
§ Final payment is due a minimum of 45 days before the trip date.
§ Important: Please review the 2016 Trip and Cancellation Policy on the back page.
DAY OF TRIP / Times: Check-In: ______Departure: ______Approx. Return: ______
Standard Check-in Process and Parking:
Weekday Trips: a) Check-in begins 30 minutes before and up to the designated departure time with no early check-ins. b) If check-in begins before 7:00 a.m., the Centralia Center doors will open 30 minutes prior to departure. Please visit the check-in table to confirm your arrival BEFORE BOARDING THE BUS. If you’re not checked in, departure may be delayed.
Week-end Trips: Due to building security and staffing restrictions, you should NOT expect to enter the Centralia Center building on the weekend. Check-in will occur and begin on or as you board the bus 30 minutes before the departure time, and it is recommended that you wait in your vehicle until the bus arrives.
Parking - Weekday or Extended Day Trips: If you are physically able, please park near the far end of the lot, to allow adequate and convenient parking for daily program participants.
RESERVED SEATING
Front seats on both sides of the bus are reserved for the hostess, their guest, and trip materials. If a traveler provides a valid medical excuse from their doctor in advance, reserved seating may be arranged. If pre-arranged, a reserved seat sign may be placed on the designated seats.
PERSONAL CHECKLIST
Coolers (for medications, water, etc.) and Food/Restroom Stops:
a) Small coolers are allowed on the bus if they fit under the seat or in storage. b) If a food or restroom break is scheduled into the itinerary, it will likely be at a fast-food establishment or rest area (unless part of the itinerary). Those purchases are at your own expense. c) The bus driver and trip hostess will mutually agree upon the location of the stop, based on convenience and ease of bus maneuverability.
Gratuities and Storage Items:
Gratuities: In order to maintain consistent and reasonable trip pricing, the Lowell Center provides: a) A small gratuity to the Lamers’ Driver. If you are satisfied with the driver’s service and would like to supplement the tip, please feel free to do so as you exit the bus. b) A gratuity is NOT provided to the volunteer hostess; the same satisfaction rule would apply as to the driver. c) A standard tip is provided to the main venue unless otherwise noted.
Storage Items: If you bring along or purchase a large item during a trip, it must be stowed in the overhead compartment. If it does not fit in the overhead, it will be placed in the storage compartment below the bus for safety purposes. The Lowell Center is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
Personal Amenities (Consider bringing a sweater, umbrella, deck of cards, small pillow, book, etc.):
We recommend dressing in layers as bus and venue temperatures will vary. Wear comfortable shoes if walking is involved and come prepared for all weather conditions -- rain or sun, warm or cold.
PLEASE RESPECT THE HOSTESS! We appreciate the time and generosity of our volunteer hostesses who work hard to offer a fun and carefree trip within their control. General comments, compliments, or concerns may be brought to the attention of the hostess. Complaints (and compliments) should be brought to the attention of Joan Kranig at 715-421-1051. The Lowell Center and the trip hostess reserve the right to coordinate and offer bingo on trips or other types of entertainment such as music, trivia, or movies. Participation in any of the entertainment offered is your choice and is not required.
LOWELL CENTER
NEW 2016 TRIP AND CANCELLATION POLICY
General Trip Policy
Payment:
A $15.00 deposit is required when registering for a one-day trip. Your reservation is not guaranteed until we have received your deposit. Seating for all trips is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis; early sign-up is recommended. Payments may be made in person or they can be mailed to the Lowell Center, 220 3rd Ave. South, Suite 3, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. (Make checks payable to the City of Wisconsin Rapids.)
Final payment is due a minimum of 45 days before the trip date!
Emergency Contact Information:
Everyone who travels with the Lowell Center must have at least one emergency contact record on file with no exceptions. The record will include the contact name and their current phone number. If that information is not provided, the Lowell Center reserves the right to reject participation up to the point of departure, at which time payment would not be refunded.
Trip Itinerary, Special Needs and Weather:
Some trips are more physically challenging than others and some trips allow you to participate in as much or as little as you choose. Please review the trip description carefully to determine if the demands are within your capabilities. Individuals with special needs must travel with a companion who can provide assistance to them during the trip.
Be prepared for all weather conditions--rain or shine, warm or cold. Trip cancellations due to inclement weather are at the discretion of the transportation provider and trip destination site, in cooperation with the Lowell Center staff. At the discretion of the Lowell Center trip coordinator, trips may be cancelled due to low enrollment. (Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the cancellation announcement.)
Day of the Trip:
Standard Check-In Process: a) Check-in begins 30 minutes before and up to the designated departure time with no early check-ins. b) If check-in is before 7:00 a.m. the Centralia Center doors will unlock 30 minutes prior to the trip departure time. c) Week-end trips - Due to building security and staffing restrictions, you should NOT expect to enter the Centralia Center building on the weekend. Check-in will occur and begin on or as you board the bus 30 minutes before the designated departure time; it is recommended that you wait in your vehicle until the bus arrives. For any weekday trips, please visit the check-in table to confirm your arrival BEFORE BOARDING THE BUS. If you’re not checked in, departure may be delayed.
Parking for weekday or extended day trips: If you are physically able, please park near the far end of the lot, so as to allow adequate and convenient parking for daily program participants.
Cancellation Policy
· If you cancel within 45 days or less of the trip date AND we (or you) fill your vacancy, 100% of your payment will be refunded.
· If you cancel within 45 days or less of the trip date AND we (or you) cannot fill your vacancy, your payment will not be refunded.