2008 IOIA AGM and Guatemala Training Information
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are links to more information about the Annual General Meeting, Training, and other Guatemala events [all are in pdf] |
Aquí están los acoplamientos a más información sobre la reunión general anual, el entrenamiento, y otros acontecimientos de Guatemala [todos están en el pdf] |
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Inspector Training Retalhuleu, Guatemala - February 25 - March 4 IOIA will sponsor Advanced Organic Inspector Training on March 3-4, in conjunction with the 2008 Annual Membership Meeting on March 2, 2008. English and Spanish language offerings will be offered. IOIA and MAYACERT-FAUSAC-MAGA-FARMAYA-CEMAT will cosponsor 4.5 day Basic Organic Crop Inspection Training using USDA National Organic Standards as a reference. The course will be held at IRTRA in Retalhuleu, Guatemala from February 25-29, 2008. Instruction will be conducted in Spanish. Please contact Noé Rivera (MAYACERT) or Lidia M. Girón (FARMAYA) phone: 502-2361 8201 and 502-2221 4967 Fax: 2361 8201 and 2230 5006. E-mail Noé at: noe.rivera@mayacert.com and Lidia at: farmaya.sa@explonet.com for further information. |
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Entrenamiento Inspector Orgánico Retalhuleu, Guatemala - de Febrero el 25 - de Marcha 4 la IOIA patrocinará el entrenamiento orgánico avanzado del inspector el marcha 3-4, conjuntamente con la reunión de la calidad de miembro de 2008 publicaciones anuales de marcha la 2 de 2008. Las ofrendas inglesas y españolas de la lengua serán ofrecidas. Cosponsor de la voluntad de IOIA y de MAYACERT-FAUSAC-MAGA-FARMAYA-CEMAT entrenamiento orgánico básico de la inspección de la cosecha de 4.5 días usando estándares orgánicos nacionales del USDA como referencia. El curso será celebrado en IRTRA en Retalhuleu, Guatemala a partir de febrero 25-29, 2008. La instrucción será conducida en español. Entre en contacto con por favor el teléfono de Noé Rivera (MAYACERT) o de Lidia M. Girón (FARMAYA): 502-2361 faxes 8201 y 502-2221 4967: 2361 8201 y 2230 5006. E-mail Noé en: noe.rivera@mayacert.com y Lidia en: farmaya.sa@explonet.com para la información adicional. |
| Guatemala Info | Información Guatemala |
| Guatemala Advanced Training Application | Curso Avanzado de Inspector Orgánico 2008: Solicitud |
| Transportation Info - Reserved transport to/from IRTRA from the airport | Aplicación para Asistencia IOIA Entrenamiento Avanzado |
| Advanced Agenda | |
| Overview and History of Guatemala MSdoc pdf | |
| 2008 AGM | |
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2008 Proxy Form (for those not attending the AGM) |
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| Board of Directors Candidates- Biographical Info | |
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Ballots (for
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The following is partial information regarding guided activities in Guatemala. For complete info see www.Turansa.com Some of our “optional tours”, departing from Antigua Guatemala, price changes departing from Guatemala City and some of them need at least 3 passengers minimum to operate, please check direct. Mountain
Biking: From
8:30 to 12:00 or 2 to 6 p.m. US$ 35.00 p/p What to bring / wear: sport shoes, sun block, sunglasses, shorts, wind or rain jacket, sweater and a big smile ! Level: All of our Mountain Biking journeys are designed for all ages and abilities. This way we can meet your expectations and get you the most out of your holidays Warning: This is not a tour, it is an adventure packed journey that will bring you up close and personal with the incredible beauty and diversity of Guatemalan landscape and culture. Antigua
Surroundings* US$ 28.00 p/p Touring some
of the lovely towns around Antigua like San Antonio Aguas Calientes where
you will see unique and beautiful weaving being done, Ciudad Vieja second
Capital of Guatemala a Macadamia Nut Farm, San Juan del Obispo ending
our trip in a Jade & Silver Factory. (4 hours)Entrance Fees are not
included. Lake Atitlan * US$ 65.00 p/p Previous Reservation 10:30 We arrive to Panajachel the main town in front to the Lake to take a boat ride through it and visit 3 small towns at the other side of the lake at 4:00p.m. returning to Antigua arriving aprox. at 6:30hrs. Includes: Transfers, Guide, Boat. Does not include: Meals, Tips. Level: I - 3 Pax.Minimum to operate Canopy Tour at Filadelfia Estate: US$ 50.00 p/p Depart from main square to San Felipe de Jesus (2 kms. away) where you will enjoy this special activity with 6 throws from 30 until 200 meters . This trip has duration of 2 hours approximately in a place with 2000' altitude. Take the
transfer from one of the corners of main plaza at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 Level III or IV Tikal (One Day): Daily Departures 4:00 Hotel - Airport transportation 6:30 Flight Guatemala City - Airport Flores (By TAG, plane 34 passengers) 7:30 Transportation Flores - Tikal 9:00 Tour around the archeological park aprox. 4 hours. 13:00 Lunch (drinks excluded) 14:00 Transportation Tikal - Airport Flores 17:30 Flight Flores - Guatemala City 18:10 Trasfer from Intl. Airport to Hotel in Antigua Level: I Price: $260 p/p Monterrico Beach You can enjoy a dip at the beach as well as navigate through the Chiquimulilla canal through a ferry. Level: I $40 p/p round trip transportation only. 3 Pax.Minimum to operate Coffee
Tour (Filadelfia Coffee Estate) Two daily Departures at 10:00 a.m
or Why Guatemala is famous for its coffee? How coffee is process? How we can produce the best quality coffee? Learn all about coffee! The most complete tour that includes: Coffee nursery, Shade grown plantation, Wet mill, Sun drying patios, Dry mill, Hand sorting, Roasting and packing plant, Copping lab, Coffee and souvenir shop, Mule riding, Antique car exhibition, Rain forest at 8,000 feet and Restaurant. Includes: Shuttle, Guide & Entrance Fee Level: I - Price: $15 p/p |
Sailfishing in Guatemala * 1 Day Fishing Package Come and experience Guatemalaís fantastic sportfishing on the Pacific Ocean! Our boats are 31 ft and come equipped with a Captain, 2 mates, snacks, lunch, drinks, including beer) and full equipment to catching sailfish, dorado, marlin and tuna live in Guatemalaís waters. The marina is located 1 hr. from Antigua . Tip is included also. Price per person: $365 Min. & Max. 4 pax per boat to operate Museums Tour: Daily at 8:30a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We visit the most important museums of the city, you can choose between the Popol Vuh & Ixchel Museums or the Archeology and Ethnology Museums . Description of Museums: Popol Vuh:
If you have an interest in Mayan and Colonial art you should not miss
this Ixchel Museum: This museum opened in 1973 as a non-profit private organization. The museum has a vast collection of textiles dating back to the end of the last century to our days. The Archeology and Ethnology Museum: Exhibits part of the legacy of the Mayan culture, from object of jade and obsidian to ceramic. Stelae and tombs of royalty. Entrance fees are not included. Only transportation: $ 25.00 p/p COPAN Archeological Site * (One day:) From 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This important site is located at 12 kms. From Guatemala/Honduras border. Excursion includes: Transportation, entrance Fee, local English Guide. Does not includes: breakfast & lunch. 2 passengers: US$ 100.00 p/p 3 passengers: US$ 70.00 p/p* 4 Passengers: US$ 50.00 p/p BIRD WATCHING:* From 6:00 to 11:30 a.m. Come to see something different at just 10 miles From Antigua, you will visit Cerro Alux, or Alux Hill. This forest was declared as a watershed reserve in 1997 and covers 5,372 hectares at an elevation of 2,200 m The close proximity to the gateway city, numerous trails and roads, and the high number of species make Cerro Alux a premiere birding destination. During one early morning, three-hour visit, you may see 30 perhaps 40 bird species. * Bring your own binoculars & breakfast. Includes: Transportation & specialized Guide. US$ 45.00 p/p* Pacaya Volcano Interesting and exciting active volcanoe type ìvulcaniano-estrombolianoî with latitude of 2570 m .o.s.l. (Could be also from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) This trip could be done also in the morning from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 14:30 Depart from Antigua to San Francisco de Sales, small town in Escuintla, with 1900 m .o.s.l. 16:00 Walking up to the crater (aprox. 670 mts) 17:00 We walk to the crater area, exploration. 19:45 We begin to decend. 20:45 Arrival to San Francisco de Sales. 21:30 Arrival to Antigua Guatemala . Note: Bring a camera, raincoat or jacket, flashlight, purified water, snack and confortable shoes. Q40 Quetzales admission fee is not included. Price: US$ 15.00 p/p - Level: III or IV Contact Eva de Guardia, evadeguardia@turansa.com www.turansa.com Teléfono/Telephone:
(502) 7832-2928, 24 hrs./24 hours: (502)56512284, FAX: Excursions
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