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Yes We Can! Obama Inauguration Road Trip via Boston and Philadelphia (1/17/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

York Mills Subway Station - Departure/Return spot

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 17 2009 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 3 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 days, 4 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Darrel N
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Member Cost:

$300.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 (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 adventurous road trip to see Obama's inauguration live in DC.

We'll be leaving Toronto in the morning on Saturday the 17th of Jan. Then we will drive to Boston where I have booked an Inn to stay at. We will stay there for two nights and experience all that Beantown has to offer. Then we will drive through to Philadelphia and stay one night there in another place which I have reserved. From there we will try to figure out the best way to get into DC, check out the parade and related events, then head back to Toronto.

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 don't I just watch it on TV?

Like a good concert or sporting event, nothing beats the thrill and excitement of being there live.

For the comfort, safety, and sanity, of all involved we're doing just 4 passengers/car and two drivers per vehicle.

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 in the minivan. Change of clothing, toiletries.

A sense of purpose and adventure.

Camera.

Travel insurance. If something happens to you down there OHIP won't be much help.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take TTC to York Mills Subway. Exit Station and head to the parking lot diagonally across from the shell station.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$300.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Contribution to rental car, gasoline, accommodations along the way. This is an estimate and will depend on the number of people who are interested.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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