Team Communication #2 - Follow-up

GREETINGS Final Leg Team Member! Just a quick follow-up to my last team communication!  Since sending out Team Communication #2 this morning, I have had had quite a few inquiries about bringing husbands, wives and children along on the Final Leg. Being a devout family man myself, I certainly understand your desire to have them with you and share in your experiences; however, the design and implementation of this event is not designed for that.   We will be constantly traveling by private motor coaches to cities and towns all over Austria.  Our days are planned from morning to night and there would be no time for interaction with your family. Everything is designed as a "team" activity.   Because of the intensity of our schedule and our mission of interaction with the community in creating awareness for Special Olympics and excitement for the World Winter Games at numerous pre-planned events, Team members are not permitted to have spouses, significant others or in the case of athletes, parents traveling along with the team.  Everything is choreographed almost down to the minute due to our tight schedule and the distances we have to travel.  Additionally, in the evenings there may be sponsored private events and dinners where it is not permissible for guests to attend.  If you want to stay in Austria longer to visit the World Games or tour the country and have your family meet you after the Team Party, that is possible.  You would need to tell us what your departure date will be and from what airport so we could book that accordingly.  We would need to know that as soon as possible, but no later than April 29, 2016 as we are preparing our spreadsheets for the booking process now.  Once the tickets are booked they are non-refundable and there is a significant change fee if dates are altered.  If you stay after March 20, 2017, you will be responsible for transportation, lodging, etc.  Thank you for your understanding and everything you do in support of Special Olympics through the Law Enforcement Torch Run! All the best; John Newnan Team Captain 2017 Austria LETR Final Leg