Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Digest for ptopeurope@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 1 Topic

[Chery...@aol.com]

even more frustrating is when you call the corporate office they acted like you didn't have a right to call and inquire about your child By 7 pm I got in my car and went and picked my son up in newark...My son will never travel with people to people again. The list of things that went on over there was appalling ...being exposed to pornography getting shot at by air guns. belted with water baloons etc..No way.

 

 

Cheryl L. Kates

In a message dated 8/1/2011 8:43:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ptopeurop...@googlegroups.com writes:

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• People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE [4 Updates]

 Topic: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE

Suzamie <suza...@aol.com> Jul 31 09:02AM -0400 ^

 
No, I did not receive this email !!!!
 
I am also very frustrated. I do not have a smart phone and believe it or not, was somewhere that did not have internet access. I left that place to come home so that I could get the information, only to find none of any consequence.
Although I appreciated the phone tree communication, it was not at all definitive, and came very late. AND There was no update when there was information. Again, my understanding was that this was the means of communication to be used for mass messages. I only joined this google group at the last minute and thank goodness I did.... I am very glad that this all came about over something as minor as a flight delay and the kids are safe.
 
I am not at all thrown by the fact that there was a flight issue, there usually is. I am not complaining that they did not get back in time.
 
I am extremely dissatisfied with the communication. period. good experience or not, that's my kid and I expect to be given official word and updated by P2P directly.
 
 
Suzamie Farnsworth, Darby Nagpaul's mom.
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Berardi <tber...@stny.rr.com>
To: ptopeurope <ptope...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2011 11:15 pm
Subject: Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Fwd: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
 
 
Did anyone besides Marc receive this e-mail? (Thanks, Marc, for passing it along!). I had this information already, but it would've been nice to get the "official" word... Sorry. Just frustrated at the turn of events today. I realize there's not much that can be done until tomorrow, but...

Tim


 
----- Original Message -----
From: Marc Fiore
To: ptope...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:57 PM
Subject: [PTOPEUROPE] Fwd: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
 
 
 
 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
 
 
----- Forwarded message -----
From: "Victor Rapez" <victor...@peopletopeople.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 30, 2011 8:31 pm
Subject: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
To: "Marc Fiore" <ma...@mindex.com>
 
 
 
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED MESSAGE. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY; WE WILL BE UNABLE TO RESPOND.

 

**UPDATE**

Dear Families,

We regret to inform you that due to a flight delay which resulted in a misconnection in Newark; the delegation will return to Rochester on split flight. Please see below for the arrival flight and time of your delegate:

July 31, 2011: Continental flight 4855 departing Newark at 11:30AM and arriving in Rochester at 12:45PM
Nancy Culling (leader), Olivia Berardi, Julia Catena, Hunter Consler, Madeline Donowsky, Matthew Fiore, Cassandra Flamm, London Gross, and Gabrielle Hubbard.

Continental flight 4851 departing Newark at 5:00PM and arriving in Rochester at 6:23PM
Virginia Farrell (leader), Markas Kates, Adriana Kells, Austin MacDonald, Jalen Miller, Darby Nagpaul, Sean Pendleton, Alexander Pennise, Victoria Robshaw, Brendon Schlafer, Laura Schroer, Matthew Tellstone, Ana White, Jessica Winter, and Mitchell Yehl.

The delegation will overnight at the following hotel:

Ramada Plaza Newark Airport
160 Frontage Rd, Newark
(973) 589-1000

Again, we regret any inconvenience and frustration experienced due to the flight situation.

Sincerely,

Travel Services Air


 

Laurie White <laurie.w...@gmail.com> Jul 31 09:09AM -0400 ^

 
I received several e-mails when I got home. I was also in touch with my
daughter.
 
 
--
Laurie


 

Greg & Sheila Schroer <ssch...@rochester.rr.com> Jul 31 09:52AM -0400 ^

 
Yes, we received it as well as two others from PtoP.
 
On Jul 30, 2011, at 11:15 PM, Tim Berardi wrote:
 


 

"Victor Rapez" <victor...@peopletopeople.com> Jul 31 08:41AM -0700 ^

 
Hi Suzamie,
 

 
I'm very sorry for the frustration that has been caused with the return
flights for the delegation. The parent email address we have associated
with Darby's account is anag...@aol.com, and that is where the
notification emails were sent. Darby will travel with the group
departing Newark at 5:00pm on Continental 4851. If there are any
further changes, I will be sure to confirm them with you at
suza...@aol.com.
 

 
Thank you,
 
------------------------------------------------------------
 
Victor Rapez
Air Reservation Specialist
 
People To People Ambassador Programs
 
P: (509) 568-7569. | F: 866-306-5349
 
victor...@peopletopeople.com <mailto:kelli....@ptpprograms.org>
 
IATA: 50636246
 
------------------------------------------------------------
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
From: Suzamie [mailto:suza...@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 6:02 AM
To: ptope...@googlegroups.com
Cc: Victor Rapez
Subject: Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Fwd: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
 

 
No, I did not receive this email !!!!
 

 
I am also very frustrated. I do not have a smart phone and believe it
or not, was somewhere that did not have internet access. I left that
place to come home so that I could get the information, only to find
none of any consequence.
Although I appreciated the phone tree communication, it was not at all
definitive, and came very late. AND There was no update when there was
information. Again, my understanding was that this was the means of
communication to be used for mass messages. I only joined this google
group at the last minute and thank goodness I did.... I am very glad
that this all came about over something as minor as a flight delay and
the kids are safe.
 

 
I am not at all thrown by the fact that there was a flight issue, there
usually is. I am not complaining that they did not get back in time.
 

 
I am extremely dissatisfied with the communication. period. good
experience or not, that's my kid and I expect to be given official word
and updated by P2P directly.
 
Suzamie Farnsworth, Darby Nagpaul's mom.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Berardi <tber...@stny.rr.com>
To: ptopeurope <ptope...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2011 11:15 pm
Subject: Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Fwd: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
 
Did anyone besides Marc receive this e-mail? (Thanks, Marc, for passing
it along!). I had this information already, but it would've been nice
to get the "official" word... Sorry. Just frustrated at the turn of
events today. I realize there's not much that can be done until
tomorrow, but...
 

 
Tim
 

 

 
----- Original Message -----
 
From: Marc Fiore <mailto:ma...@mindex.com>
 
To: ptope...@googlegroups.com
 
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:57 PM
 
Subject: [PTOPEUROPE] Fwd: People To People Flight Itinerary:
UPDATE
 

 


Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
 
----- Forwarded message -----
From: "Victor Rapez" <victor...@peopletopeople.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 30, 2011 8:31 pm
Subject: People To People Flight Itinerary: UPDATE
To: "Marc Fiore" <ma...@mindex.com>
 
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED MESSAGE. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY; WE WILL BE
UNABLE TO RESPOND.
 

 

 

 
**UPDATE**
 

 
Dear Families,
 

 
We regret to inform you that due to a flight delay which
resulted in a misconnection in Newark; the delegation will return to
Rochester on split flight. Please see below for the arrival flight and
time of your delegate:
 

 
July 31, 2011: Continental flight 4855 departing Newark at
11:30AM and arriving in Rochester at 12:45PM
 
Nancy Culling (leader), Olivia Berardi, Julia Catena, Hunter
Consler, Madeline Donowsky, Matthew Fiore, Cassandra Flamm, London
Gross, and Gabrielle Hubbard.
 

 
Continental flight 4851 departing Newark at 5:00PM and arriving
in Rochester at 6:23PM
 
Virginia Farrell (leader), Markas Kates, Adriana Kells, Austin
MacDonald, Jalen Miller, Darby Nagpaul, Sean Pendleton, Alexander
Pennise, Victoria Robshaw, Brendon Schlafer, Laura Schroer, Matthew
Tellstone, Ana White, Jessica Winter, and Mitchell Yehl.
 

 
The delegation will overnight at the following hotel:
 

 
Ramada Plaza Newark Airport
 
160 Frontage Rd, Newark
 
(973) 589-1000
 

 
Again, we regret any inconvenience and frustration experienced
due to the flight situation.
 

 
Sincerely,
 

 
Travel Services Air


 

[Andrea Fiore]

Matt had a very different experience; he thought all of that stuff was odd but funny; he enjoyed the trip immensely and I found the organization did a good job overall.

[towns...@frontiernet.net]

My daughter Jessica had the best time. She would go on another People to People trip again. She loved it and has made some great friends. I believe that that kids in Newark were in great hands and it provided them with even more to remember about their trip. I feel people to people did a great job as did Nancy and Ginny.

Jessica has traveled internationally before and understands that delays and rerouting is to be taken all in stride. If you can't go with the flow, you just make yourself and those around you miserable.

I do not believe that my daughter walking past a porn store with mannequins in suggestive positions is that bad. I've heard worst from her regarding the school bus she rides. Have you ever been at a Bills game in Buffalo? I have had half full beer bottles thrown at me by Bills fans. I'd take a water ballon over a beer bottle any day.

I would recommend people to people to other parents. It's an experience of a life time.

Johanna Winter

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy" <snad...@aol.com>
To: ptope...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 9:46:25 AM
Subject: Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Digest for ptope...@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 1 Topic

Alex also had an absolutely wonderful time. He loved all the experiences and anything that they were exposed to were parts of their cultures. I questioned him about the instances, and he said the same thing, it was odd, but funny, and no one was ever in any danger or ever was even slightly upset by it. With the terrorism around the world and trying to keep abreast of the really harmful situations, if this is all the kids were exposed to then I think that they did a great job as well.

Cheryl L. Kates

Tim

**UPDATE**

Dear Families,

Sincerely,

with Darby's account is anag...@aol.com , and that is where the

[Tina Porterfield]

I would have to agree! Brendon had a great time. He made comment of how their culture is different than ours but that is what makes it interesting. I too talked to him about the instances and he said that no harm done and felt that it was funny. I was a little disappointed about the extra confusion about the delay coming home but that is all a part of traveling by plane. I thank the leaders for doing a great job watching over my son!
 

---

To: ptope...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [PTOPEUROPE] Digest for ptope...@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 1 Topic

From: snad...@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:46:25 -0400

Alex also had an absolutely wonderful time. He loved all the experiences and anything that they were exposed to were parts of their cultures. I questioned him about the instances, and he said the same thing, it was odd, but funny, and no one was ever in any danger or ever was even slightly upset by it. With the terrorism around the world and trying to keep abreast of the really harmful situations, if this is all the kids were exposed to then I think that they did a great job as well.

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrea Fiore <and...@mindex.com>
To: ptopeurope <ptope...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 1, 2011 9:13 am

[Bridgett Berardi]

I have to agree.  My daughter Olivia had a wonderful time.  She has made some great friends and experienced so much.  There are far worse things that have happened on the school bus or at school than walking by a porn shop with suggestive window displays.  Unfortunately, delays are part of flying and while it was frustrating, I was always comfortable that Nancy and Ginny were doing their best and that Olivia was in good hands.  It is not easy to put 2 people on a plane sometimes after a missed flight, let alone 20 some.  Olivia would go with people to people again in a heartbeat and I wouldn't hesitate to let her. Bridgett Mayorga --- On Mon, 8/1/11, towns...@frontiernet.net <towns...@frontiernet.net> wrote:

[schard...@aol.com]

I have to agree too.  Cassie had a great time also, when I asked her about the porn shop she said it was no big deal.  I never had any doubts that she was safe with Nancy and Ginny, I think they have done this a few times!!  I flew home from Hungary that same day and our flight was also a couple hours delayed which caused many people on our flight to miss their connecting flight, there was some bad weather in NY the night before which delayed a lot of the flights from Europe, not much you can do about that.  I would send Cass with them again if she wanted to go and I thank Nancy and Ginny for taking good care of them for all those days.  I'm looking forward to the reunion in September.

Lauren

[Martin Flamm]

I wish to add my heartfelt appreciation to Nancy and Ginny for all of their hard work and wonderful stewardship. I never felt that our kids were in harms way and these 2 women are to be complimented on their ability to deal with the frustration of the flight delays.  I am very happy that they were leading our group!!  Thanks again Marty Flamm --- On Mon, 8/1/11, schard...@aol.com <schard...@aol.com> wrote:

[Lisa G. Marin]

Hmmm!  It is late sunday night or early Monday morning and we have just returned from our family vacation.  WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT CELL PHONES OR COMPUTERS FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK!  NICE! 

So I am not sure what the issue was on the P2P trip, nor am I concerned about it!   As far as I can tell from listening to Ian talk for the last week is that IT WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF HIS LIFE!  I have listened to Ian talk about his trip for hours!  HE HAS NOT HAD ONE NEGATIVE THING TO SAY!  HE IS PUSHING FOR A SECOND TRIP!  I have nothing to say but positive things about the experiences my family has had with this group and these leaders! 

 I am GRATEFUL Ian was allowed to experience the Education that traveling provides young minds. It shapes their attitudes about the people and cultures of other countries and allows them to learn how to make social connections. Words on a page can be read and pictures memorized but actually traveling to these places makes kids want to turn the page in their history book, write the essay about an artist and say, "I have been there or I saw that painting!"

MY HEART FELT THANKS TO BOTH GINNY AND NANCY!  I must say I was never worried or concerned about Ian's safety and I would not have been worried about an overnight stay due to airline delays save the fact that it was a concern with our other travel plans!  Thanks to the leadership team we worked things out and we made it just fine!  

This now completes trip number 6 for the Marin family.  The other 2 boys got 2 trips each from me and Morgan took care of 1 himself.  I figure Ian will manage to squeeze another trip out of me, that is if they will have him again!

GINNY AND NANCY, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR DEDICATION AND PATIENCE!

Lisa G. Marin

lma...@me.com