Burma - An Unforgettable Journey!

**** MEMBERS ONLY & DINNER PURCHASE IS REQUIRED **** Leslie, an avid world traveler, will share her exciting travel experience!! Join us for a time of lively conversations and networking with your fellow travelers in our area!! Metro (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!): Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red line). After exiting the Metro, turn right on H and 5th Streets. Metro Map - http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm Driving Directions - http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?bCTsettings=1 To Silver Spring Metro Public Lots from North of Silver Spring -http://travel.meetup.com/21/boards/view/viewthread?thread=2218342 1. Group Activity Contribution Fee - $1.00 per person. The accumulated fund will be used to purchase the Thank-You gifts for our Speakers, group activity-related expenses AND the administration fees PAYABLE to Meetup.com, a for-profit entity, for keeping our group on an ACTIVE status!! 2. "YES" RSVPs - If you are NOT 100% sure of your attendance after RSVPed "Yes", please change your RSVP to "No" by 6:00pm on Thursday to give other members an opportunity to sign up. A change to RSVP "No" AFTER 6:00 pm is considered a "NO SHOW". Confirmation Requirement - A "CONFIRMED" yes by 6:00pm on Thursday is required to secure your seat at the restaurant, please confirm it with your RSVP. To confirm, simply do the following: 1) After signing in, go to the Event Web Page 2) Click on "Change Your RSVP" 3) In the Box under "Edit Your Comments" section, type "Confirmed" 4) Click "Update". Please help me make it a pleasant event for you and our members with your cooperation!! Thanks!!!! Our No-Show, Late Cancellation & Crasher Removal Policy - http://travel.meetup.com/21/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1906092&listpage=20 3. Waitlist - If you'd like to attend a full event, RSVP "NO" indicating "waitlist" and check often to update your RSVP once the space opens up. I'll try to secure more slots for you! 4. Potential Event Crashers -This practice is NOT recommended, as it is NOT fair to those members who follow the RSVP rules. You will be asked to leave. So, please "WAITLIST" yourself and check in often in case some slots are available!! 5. Some great readings - Enjoy!! Gestures - Different Meanings in Different Cultures - http://travel.meetup.com/21/boards/view/viewthread?thread=2748270 An Avid World Traveler's To-Go List - http://travel.meetup.com/21/messages/boards/thread/5295453 Top 1,000 World Wonders to Visit - http://travel.meetup.com/21/messages/boards/thread/5296107 Volunteer Travel Programs - http://travel.meetup.com/21/messages/boards/thread/3794926 6. Our Upcoming Events - See you soon!! http://travel.meetup.com/21/calendar/list/ 7. Our Awesome "Speakers' Hall of Fame" - http://travel.meetup.com/21/boards/view/viewthread?thread=2218785&lastpage=yes#