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Yes We Can! Obama Inauguration Red Eye Road Trip (1/19/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Davisville Subway Station - Departure/Return spot

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jan 19 2009 6:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:45 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jan 5 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

24 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
Shannon
Nicolas B
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Member Cost:

$92.70/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Be a witness to history. The latest US Election was electrifying. Voter turnout was enormous and the winning candidate motivated his citizens to become politically active in a manner that hadn't been seen in decades.

We're going on an ambitious, red-eye road trip to see Obama's inauguration live in DC.

'Red-eye' means we'll be leaving Toronto late in the evening on Monday, January 19, and driving through the night, arriving in Washington DC during the morning of Tuesday, January 20. We will stay in DC to check out the parade and related events.

Then we will drive back that same day to Toronto, arriving late on Tuesday night.

FAQs

Why are you doing this?
He is the only US President so far that I'd ever consider doing this for. I love the grassroots message of his campaign. I find him and his staffers to be intelligent and committed to their cause.

Why the crazy 'red-eye' schedule?
Nearly every room in DC and surrounding area is booked. Crazy prices are being asked for private accommodations. Also, this means you just have to take 1 day off work.

Why don't I just watch it on TV?
Yeah, you can do that, but like a good concert or sporting event, nothing beats the thrill and excitement of being there live.

Required Items to Bring:

Valid travel documents. A current passport is the easiest , most hassle free thing to bring.
US $ or a bank card/credit card that works abroad.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Travel pillow and blanket for sleeping on the way.
Change of clothing (if you want to come back in the car with the rest of the group...)
Toiletries.
Snacks for the car (cars like snacks).
Camera.
Travel insurance. If something happens to you down there OHIP won't be much help.
US cash to pay for food on the way - each person is responsible for their own food costs.
A strong sense of adventure and history!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take TTC to Davisville Subway. Exit Station. Look for vehicles parked South of Davisville on the West side of Yonge.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

1600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:45 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $412.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

If you are a nominated driver, you will need to meet at the Davisville Avis office NO LATER than 6:30pm, as you will need to show your driver's license in order to be approved for driving the rental car.

Cost does NOT include food - each person will pay their own way as we go.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$92.70/Person

Cost Includes:

3% TOC surcharge
Contribution to rental car (assumes 4 people per car)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Jan 5 2009.

Make a Payment:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note:

No refunds will be offered after the January 5 cut-off, unless we can get someone to take your place - please review the TOC paid event policy.