The Haiti Committee is planning a mission trip to Our Lady of Mount Carmel for February 2-7, 2010. Parishioners who would like to participate in this great experience in relationship building and sharing are welcome to join this mission trip. The group will be limited to 10 people because of lodging and transportation considerations. The purpose of this trip is to minister to the medical and dental needs of our sister parish. However, no professional training is required to participate, just a willingness to help our Haitian brothers and sisters.

• Henri Ford, dentist, is leading this mission trip. We are in need of doctors, dentists, physician assistants, RNs, and LPNs. Please contact Henri if you are interested in lending your expertise.
• The individual cost for the trip is about $550.00. This will cover all lodging, transportation and food.
• The Mission will depart Atlanta, GA on February 2, 2010 at 8am on American Airlines and arrive in Port-au-Prince at 4pm. We will depart Port-au-Prince on February 7, 2010 at 1:30pm and arrive in Atlanta at 8pm. (Depending on medical personnel availability, the mission could be delayed one day, departing on February 3. if time from your office is a factor, please let us know.)
• We will be lodged at Our Lady of Mount Carmel rectory. The medical mission will be conducted February 3-6 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, about a block from the rectory.
• Prior to departure you will need a current passport and specific vaccinations. Please see the following checklist for more information.
• There will be an informational meeting in December for all interested people who contact us about their desire to volunteer for this very worthwhile activity. Contact information: Henri Ford, 334-887-9155, or Jerry Lopez, 334-224-6607 glopez1060@charter.net.

Travel Periods
Departure from US
Personal Items
Vaccinations
Haiti Customs Entry and Exit
Staying in Cabaret
US Customs
Other Information

• January - April (Temperature: 88 average high, 68 average low)
• May and November (Rains)
• June - October (Hurricane Season)

• US State Department Travel Advisories
• US State Department travel information for Haiti
• American Airlines flies from Atlanta, GA to Port-au-Price, Haiti

• Start Early!
• Vaccinations may be received at your doctor's office, Adam's Pharmacy, or at Maxwell AFB (if military)
• Hepatitus A&B (first injection at least 30 days prior to travel, then one month later and a followup at 5 months)
• Typhoid
• Tetnus
• Chloroquin tablets (2 weeks before, while there and 4 weeks after) or as directed by doctor
• Usual childhood immunizations

• PASSPORT
• Soap and shampoo
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Mosquito repellant
• Baby wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Shower shoes
• Hat for sun
• Temperature-appropriate clothing
• Sunglasses
• Backpack or fanny pack
• Snacks (trail mix, power bars, dried fruit)
• Bottled water
• Cash $200-$250 USD ($120 is for the pastor at OLMC to cover expenses)
• Medicine - Both your personal prescription medicines plus various OTC's (Visine, Imodium, Tums, Benadryl, Tylenol, Neosporin - generics are fine)
• Other useful items are: a tape measure, a camera with extra batteries.

• Customs Forms
• Have a couple of dollar bills for tips at the airport upon arrival and departure. Be cautious, as the PAP airport will be full of "helpful" people who will expect tips even for carrying your bag only a couple of steps.
• After arrival, you will need to show your baggage stub before departing the airport area.
• There is no need to exchange money.
• On departure, you will go through 3 security scanners and your passport will be checked 4 times.
• Your boarding pass will be checked both inside the airport and again at the bottom of the airplane steps.

• Pastor contact information: Pere Guy Chrispin, cell #011-509-373-159-46
• The rectory has three bedrooms that can sleep 7 people. If the mission group has more than 7 people, it may be necessary to pack air mattresses.
• The pastor's cook prepares meals at the rectory and food is plentiful. They also have water and cola available.
• The pastor has email available for use.

• Complete Customs form
• You will go through Passport Control first. Retreive any checked baggage, then go through Customs. Baggage will then need to be rechecked before you go through Security.
• Be aware that there are no arrival/departure monitors past the security check point, so remember your concourse and gate number for your connecting flight.

• Haiti is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Haiti's electrical current is the same as the US. You will be able to recharge phones, batteries, etc.