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WACS 2013 in LIBERIA

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It is with a warm pleasure that we bring to you the THIRD DELEGATE MAILER for WACS 2013 to be hosted by Liberia. Just to remind you that the time keeps running, and we hope you are ready for this INCREDIBLE moment. This document will provide you with the basic information and all that you need to prepare yourself to attend to WACS 2013. Reminder : Date for WACS 2O13

30th October â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 03rd November AIESECerly Yours, The Congress Committee Team The CC Works for you!!!

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FLIGHT / ROADS PLAN  FLIGHT PLAN

There are many airlines operating in and around the country with international and domestic flights available. And to reach LIBERIA by flight, these are the different airline companies that you can get: ARIK Air – ASKY – British Air ways – Brussels Air ways – Delta Airline – Gambia Bird – Kenyan Air ways – KLM – Royal Air Maroc.

 ROADS PLANS

POINTS OF PICK-UP  For all persons who wish to fly, the point of pick-up is the Roberts International Airport (RIA). N.B And please, all delegations/persons who want to fly should contact the CC TEAM to inform them about their arrival 24H before the trip.  For all persons who wish to come by road, we will have TWO (2) points of pick-up.  First point of pick-up: For all those that come from/pass through Guinea or Ivory Coast (Border: Gbeunta), they are expected to reach « RED LIGHT ».  Second point of pick-up: For all those that come from/pass throught Sierra-Leone are expected to reach « DUAL A ».

And please, all delegations/persons should contact the CC TEAM to inform them about their arrival 24H before the trip. Powered by

PAY M E N T P L A N PRICE & CURRENCY  All payments for the WACS 2013 are ONLY in USD

The DAMAGE FEE is REQUIRED for ALL DELEGATES All payments will be made in whole by the Leader Of each Delegation

The current exchange rate in LIBERIA is $ 80 LD (Liberian Dollars) to $ 1 USD (US Dollar).

EVENTS DRESS CODES & PARTIES

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OPENING CEREMONY It is an official ceremony to declare open the West African Connecting Seminar’’ 13 in Liberia.

Dress Code

GLOBAL VILL AGE Display of culture and artwork of each delegation present at the conference.  Strory telling (Nimba, Kpelle, Bassa…)  Drum beat party, presentation of one of the oldest culture tradition (Hinterland). N.B Please come with your countr y’s flag

Dress Code

D L A L M A r R o RM FO -FO I M SE

African One Piece It will be PARTY a ‘‘Sexy’’ party for the 1st NIGHT directed by NIGERIA & CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Dress Code

WACS Halloween’’13 The 2nd NIGHT named Halloween Party. Everybody in the club with Mask. Directed by GABON & SENEGAL

Dress Code

For the MASKS, it will be provide during the party for $5 USD  FL AG Party The 3rd NIGHT named FLAG Party. Everybody in his country flag colour. Directed by GHANA & BENIN

Dress Code

Official Gala Dinner The 4th NIGHT, It’s a special moment to celebrate the success of the conference and giving Awards to our partners, delegates. Directed by CAMEROON & BURKINA FASO.

Dress Code

LIBERIAN NIGHT The Last and CRAZY Bye Bye Party for all. Directed by LIBERIA & TOGO. Dress Code Coulours: Blue, White Dress Code or Red

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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT This will be a panel involving corporate partners and non-corporate partners of this conference. We will be having a panel discussion on ‘Post-2015 MDG: what young people want’ . This summit is in partnership with Actionaid Liberia. Dress Code: Formal/Semi-formal IMPORTANT: For all informations about the Dress Code of all Nights, please follow this Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581700905225836/

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GOOD TO KN OW Conference Shirt Price

10 USD / Shirt

BONU ELECTRICITY S

The PLUG using here is:

The power supply is 220 Volts

Business & Shopping GovernmentHours offices are open from 09:00am – 04:00pm, Monday – Friday. Commercial businesses are generally open from 08:00am – 05:00pm, Monday – Saturday. The only businesses operating on Sundays are usually entertainment centers and restaurants.

Courier Ser vices

Money Transfer:

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DHL: Broad & Lynch Streets, Monrovia, Liberia

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FedEX: 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia

MoneyGram, Western Union

Taxi fares vary depending on pick-up point. Standard charter for Taxicabs is $ 5 per drop. Car Rentals are available from RIA (Roberts International Airport ) and around Monrovia Powered by

Clothing: Like in most tropical countries, only very light clothing is necessary in Liberia. Cottons and linens are the most practical type of fabric to wear. Banking: Banking hours are generally from 8am-2pm with some institutions opening until 4pm, Monday-Friday & on Saturdays from 9am-12noon. VISA/ATM machines are available in and around the city. And the easiest to reach for a withdrawal of money are: International Bank – GTBank – UBA – Ecobank

Climate: Liberia has two seasons: Rainy (Fall/Autumn) and Dry (Summer). The rainy season runs from May-November. Dry season picks up from early November-April. The dry season can be extremely hot and sunny. However during January to early February, there are brief spells of colder weather due to to the Harmattan winds. Beaches There are many beaches in and around Moronvia and its environs and there usually is a small fee for parking. Food is readily available for sale. Most beaches have security in place but do be very mindful of the rip tides when swimming in our oceans: Barnes Beach – RIA Hwy, Cooper’s Beach – RIA Hwy, Golden Beach – 3rd St, Monrovia, Thinker’s Village – RIA Hwy, Hawaii Beach – Congotown, Kenedja Beach – RIA Hwy.

IMPORTANT :

For those delegation who will be coming before the seminar, accomodation will be provided for: 5 USD per person for a day. CONTACT US:

E-mails:

wacs2013.liberia@gmail.com madu.chukwuka@aiesec.net cornellus.junior@aiesec.net

Facebook: wacs 2013 to liberia / AIESEC in Liberia Info about Events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581700905225836/ Phone:+231 888 225 573 +231 888 755 717 +231 880 765 604 Powered by

WELCOME to LIBERIA