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Greetings!
Welcome to the April 2007 edition of the San
Diego
Council Hostelletter - our online newsletter.
To help all, especially the young, gain a
greater understanding of the world and its
people
through hostelling.
| Featured Hostel-Our own HI-San Diego Downtown! |
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The Board and Staff of the San Diego Council
invite you to celebrate the 10th Anniversary
of our Downtown Hostel!
On Thursday, May 3, we will host an Open House
featuring Mediterranean cuisine, live music,
and tours of the HI- San Diego Downtown
hostel. Come celebrate our history, and meet
fellow travelers who share a love of hostelling.
The event is from 6-8pm. Admission to our
10-year celebration is $10, which includes
appetizers, live entertainment, and a chance to
win fabulous door prizes!
All are welcome to this community event, but
reservations are required by April 30. Please
RSVP to (619) 338-9981 ext. 2, or
programs@sandiegohostels.org
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| HI-San Diego Council is Moving! |
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After nine great years HI-USA, San Diego Council
is moving from its current office. We are
sad to leave our friends at Grand Pacific
Suites, however, the good news is that we
aren't moving far! The new HI-USA, San Diego
Council office will be a few blocks away at
739 4th Ave. Suite 203, right above Le Travel
Store.
Please be aware that we will be moving on
May 1, 2007 so if you need to send any
correspondence please note the new address:
HI-USA, San Diego Council
739 4th Ave. Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92101
Our phone number will stay the same at
619-338-9981.
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| Upcoming Travel Workshops |
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Hostelling International USA, San Diego
Council is teaming with R.E.I. for another
series of
World Travel 101 workshops! Admission is
free and open to the public.
Hostelling International volunteers will
provide tips,
strategies and resources for those new to
travel or for
experienced travelers looking to new adventures.
World Travel 101 includes information on how
to travel
safely and on a budget, and also highlights the
importance of cultural understanding.
Please Note: all workshops start at 7 p.m.
May 21, 2007 - REI Chula Vista, 2015 Birch Road,
Suite 150, Chula Vista 91915
May 22, 2007 - REI Encinitas, 1590 Leucadia
Blvd,
Encinitas, 92024
May 23, 2007 - REI San Diego, 5556 Copley
Drive, San
Diego, 92111
If you have any questions please email Laura
at programs@sandiegohostels.org
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| Call for Midnight Madness Volunteers |
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We need your help with this years Midnight
Madness Fun Bicycle Ride! We need volunteers
for the following positions:
Registration
Crowd control/Safety
Set-up/Clean-up
Route Marshal's
Help/Info desk
T-shirt Distribution
Goodie Bag Distribution
Please call contact Tiffany at 619-338-9981
or tiffany@sandiegohostels.org
if you
are interested in volunteering. All
volunteers will receive a Midnight Madness
T-shirt and goodie bag.
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| Take Action for Peace! |
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Our international organization is committed
to promoting world peace through travel by
breaking down barriers and fostering
understanding. HI-USA is creating programs
to advance intercultural exchange, and we are
proud to announce that HI-USA, San Diego Council
has been chosen to host the first Hostelling
International Peace Building Conference in
March 2008. The conference will be targeted
to and organized by young adults (18-25 years
old).
The planning committee is forming now, and we
are looking for ten proactive, young adults
to be involved in laying the ground work for
the conference. Responsibilities include
choosing the theme, fostering community
involvement, developing the content and
coordinating the conference logistics.
We are also creating an advisory board of
interested adults to provide guidance and
resources for the planning committee. This
committee is open to all ages.
If you are interested in getting involved
please contact the council office at
619-338-9981 or by emailing
council@sandiegohostels.org.
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Midnight Madness Rides Again |
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This year marks the 34th anniversary of the
Midnight
Madness Fun Bicycle Ride. Starting in 1973 as a
tribute to Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, this
landmark
San Diego event has grown from a few hundred
local
riders to nearly 2,000 participants.
Midnight Madness
has truly become a renowned bicycle ride in
Southern
California.
Midnight Madness offers one of the most scenic
routes for bicyclists anywhere. Cycling
around Harbor
Island and Shelter Island offers riders
unique and
spectacular views of downtown San Diego.
Another
important feature of Midnight Madness is the
contests. A Light Up Your Bike and Costume
Contest
brings out the creative and zany side of
fun-loving
bicyclists.
In recent years, the Uptown Optimist Club of San
Diego managed Midnight Madness. 2007 marks the
return of this event to its original
organization,
Hostelling International-USA, San Diego Council
(formerly American Youth Hostels). The
Optimist Club
will continue their support of Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness has always served as a major
fundraiser for programs that support the
important
work of non-profit organizations. This year's
proceeds from the ride support HI-San Diego's
Youth
Education and Outreach Programs. These programs
help HI-San Diego reach youth in the
community and
better fulfill the mission to help all,
especially the
young, gain a greater understanding of the
world and
its people through hostelling.
For more information please call 619-645-8068
Please stay tuned for the Midnight Madness
website.
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