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Event AttireThe recommended attire for Global Dream Celebration 2019 is as follows:

General Session and Meetings: Full business attire - Dresses or pantsuits for women. Sport coats or pantsuits for men.

VIP Reception: Cocktail attire.

Saturday: GIN’s 10 Year Silver Celebration Banquet and Red Carpet Event: Dress your best in the color of the 10 Year Anniversary…silver! Tin and aluminum are the traditional gifts for a 10 year celebra-tion, so let’s bring on that bling, silver glitz and glam and party all night long like Lionel Richie!

Registration and Badge CorrectionsAll attendees MUST be registered for Global Dream Celebration 2019 to attend any sessions and the Saturday evening banquet and dance party. Please visit the Official GIN Registration Desk for details.

Registration and Badge Correction Hours are Friday, August 2nd • 3:00pm-8:00pm

Translation Equipment French and GermanGIN Registration Desk

Equipment Pick-up:

Friday, August 2nd Pickup 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sunday, August 4th Drop off 12:00pm- 1pm (or post-session)

Cleansing and Qi Checkups with Grand Master TsaiThursday through Sunday as available between GIN sessions. By appoint-ment only. Please see the GIN Store to schedule.Qi Checkups SignupGIN Store- Colorado Foyer- 2nd Floor

Important NoticeAll agenda times and room locations are subject to change. Please check with the GIN Registration Desk or GIN Staff for updates.

VenueGrand Hyatt Denver1750 Welton StreetDenver, Colorado, United States, 80202

Parking + TransportationTake advantage of convenient hotel parking and mass transit options or explore downtown Denver by foot. Grand Hyatt Denver is steps from the 16th Street Mall and Theater District and just three blocks from the Colorado Convention Center.

Shuttle ServiceRide the complimentary 16th Street Shuttle, accessible one block from the hotel, for service to destinations throughout downtown Denver’s entertain-ment and central business districts.

Valet Parking (the hotel does not offer self-parking)Up to Four (4) Hours $23.00Four (4) to Eight (8) Hours $28.00Over Eight (8) Hours or Overnight $46.00A self-parking garage is located next to the hotel. It is owned and operated independently from the hotel.

Other TransportationTRANSPORTATION CENTERS:Denver International Airport: 25 milesUnion Station: 1 mile

MASS TRANSIT:Light Rail Service/RTD - Stops at most corners in the city, including Sports Authority Field at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Stadium, Pepsi Center / Six Flags / Elitch Gardens, Union Station - Lower Downtown (LoDo)/Coors Field/16th Street Mall.

Denver Airport Rail - Travelers can use the A Line rail service from Denver International Airport to LoDo’s (lower downtown) Union Station and back, courtesy of Regional Transportation District (RTD). The Denver airport rail has six stops along the way and takes approximately 37 minutes at a cost of $10.50 each way.

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8:30pm-10:30pmVIP ReceptionPinnacle Club - 38th Floor of GHCC

All Level VII Candidates, Level VI and Candidates, Inner Circle, current Platinums, Founders and Club 712 Ambassadors are invited to celebrate with their fellow Leaders with breathtaking Panoramic views on the 38th Floor of GHCC in the exclusive Pinnacle Club. Refreshments will be served and the music will be spot on. Cocktail attire. Ladies, if you run chilly, don’t forget your wrap. Gents, if your lady forgets her wrap, offer your jacket. It’s what a GINtleman does.

Friday, August 2nd

9:00am-10:30amLeadership Training: Level VII Members & Candidates, Level VI Members & Candidates, Inner Circle, Platinums, Founders, Club 712 and PSP/Sanctioned SpeakersColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

11:00am-12:30pmLevel VII Member & Candidate & Club 712 Ambassador MeetingColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

12:30pmSpeaker MeetingColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

3:00pm-8:00pmGeneral RegistrationColorado Foyer- 2nd Floor

4:00pm-5:30pmMile High Welcome Celebration Honoring New Members and First -TimersPinnacle Club- 38th Floor of GHCC

Come one, come all, GIN Family! Let’s celebrate 10 Years while we welcome our newest GIN Brothers and Sisters with Mile High views! This wonderful event will be fun-filled and high energy. Join us as we show our First-timers some GIN LOVE and get the party started right!

6:30pmGeneral Session - Doors OpenColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

7:00pm-11:00pmGeneral Session Colorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

Saturday, August 3rd

7:00am- 8:00amPatenaude Rooftop Sunrise Wellness SessionSkycourt- 4th Floor Rooftop

Enter stairs outside by fitness center

Join our club’s very own wellness expert Sifu Stephane for some empowerment and energy training as the sun comes up over the rooftop and mountain peaks in downtown Denver.

8:30am General Session Doors OpenColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

9:00am-12:00pm General SessionColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

1:30pm-2:30pmHow to WIN with GIN: An Hour of Power with Sifu Stephane PatenaudeA special breakout for New Members and First-timers to learn how to get plugged in for success!Colorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

6:00pm GIN’s Silver 10 Year Anniversary Celebration- Red Carpet Opens With GIN’s very own Paparazzi Colorado Foyer- 2nd Floor

Dress your best! All that glitters is…silver! Bring on the sparkle and shine as we celebrate the Aluminum and Tin 10 Year Anniversary... Well, embrace the beautiful color of those precious metals anyway and let’s party like we never have in the last 10 Years! Happy Anniversary GIN. Cheers to the next 10.

Unregistered guests will not be granted entry.

7:00pmBanquet Doors Open- DinnerColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

8:30pm-9:30pmGIN’s Lighthouse Women illuminate the stage! Hosted by GIN’s beam of light and original mentor Earlene Vining.Discover who the guest speakers will be this time…Colorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

9:55pmGroup PhotoColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

10:15pmGIN’s 10 Year Dance PartyColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

Sunday, August 4th

8:30amGeneral Session Doors OpenColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

9:00am-1:00pmGeneral SessionColorado Ballroom- 2nd Floor

12pm-1pmTranslation Equipment ReturnRegistration Desk

Colorado Foyer- 2nd Floor

Wednesday, July 31st

8:00am- 9:00amLevel VII Phase 1 and 2 RegistrationGrand Hyatt Convention Center- 2nd Floor

Mt. Elbert Foyer

8:30am-6:00pm Level VII Phase 2 TrainingGHCC- 2nd Floor

Pikes Peak

9:00am-6:00pm Level VII Phase 1 TrainingGHCC- 2nd Floor

Mt. Elbert B

10:00amLevel VI RegistrationGHCC- 2nd Floor

Grays Peak Foyer

10:30am-8:00pmLevel VI Training GHCC- 2nd Floor

Grays Peak AB

Thursday, August 1st

7:30amLevel V Exam RegistrationMt. Princeton- 3rd Floor

8:00am-4:00pmLevel V ExamMt. Princeton- 3rd Floor

8:30am-4:30pm Level VI TrainingGHCC- 2nd Floor

Grays Peak AB

8:30am-6:00 pmLevel VII Phase 2 Training and Pin PresentationGHCC- 2nd Floor

Pikes Peak

9:00am-6:00 pmLevel VII Phase 1 Training and Pin PresentationGHCC- 2nd Floor

Mt. Elbert B

4:30pmLevel VI InductionGHCC- 2nd Floor

Grays Peak AB

4:45pmLevel V InductionGHCC- 2nd Floor

Grays Peak AB

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DENVERHistoryIn the summer of 1858, a small group of prospectors from Georgia crossed the great plains of the Colorado Territory and made a region-changing discovery at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Gold. And although not much of the precious metal was found, the mere whisper of the word was enough to start a veritable stampede into the region.

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GeographyDenver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver’s topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water.[53] The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other coun-ties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County to the west.

Although Denver’s nickname is the “Mile-High City” because its official elevation is one mile above sea level, defined by the elevation of the spot of a benchmark on the steps of the State Capitol building, the elevation of the entire city ranges from 5,130 to 5,690 feet (1,560 to 1,730 m). According to Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and the National Elevation Dataset, the city’s elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609 m), which is reflected on various websites such as the National Weather Service.

TransportationWhether on foot, by car, by bike, or by light rail, there are plenty of options for getting around Denver. Looking for Downtown Denver transportation to get around the 16th Street Mall? Denver offers free public transportation with the Lightrail. Want to tour the city on a bike? B-Cycle makes Denver even more bike-friendly. These are just a few examples of options for transportation in Denver.

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Neighborhood Guide From the stately Victorian houses of Five Points to the hip restaurants and nightclubs of historic LoDo, Denver’s laid-back attitude is exemplified in its neighborhoods. Explore the city on a B-cycle, Denver’s pioneering bike sharing system. Use our neighborhood guides below to find attractions, restaurants and interesting places within each neighborhood and historic district.

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ClimateDenver lies within the semi-arid, continental climate zone (Köppen climate classification: BSk).[58] Despite having a partially dry climate, data from the University of Melbourne show that Denver is influenced by other climates that are possibly a consequence of the adjacent elevation that changes precipita-tion and temperature. Humid continental and subtropical microclimates can be found.[59][60] It has four distinct seasons and receives most of its precipitation from April through August. Due to its inland location on the High Plains, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the region can be subject to sudden changes in weather.[61]

July is the warmest month, with an average high temperature of 88 °F (31.1 °C).[62] Summers range from warm to hot with occasional, sometimes severe, afternoon thunderstorms and high temperatures reaching 90 °F (32 °C) on 38 days annually, and occasionally 100 °F (38 °C). December, the coldest month of the year, has an average daily high temperature of 46 °F (7.8 °C). Winters consist of periods of snow and very low temperatures alternating with periods of milder weather due to the warming effect of Chinook winds. In winter, daytime highs can exceed 60 °F (16 °C) but also often fail to reach 32 °F (0 °C) during periods of cold weather and can even fail to rise above 0 °F (−18 °C) on occasion.[63] On the coldest nights of the year, lows can easily fall to −10 °F (−23 °C) or below. Snowfall is common throughout the late fall, winter and early spring, averaging 53.5 inches (136 cm) for 1981–2010.[64] The average window for measurable (≥0.1 in or 0.25 cm) snow is October 17 through April 27; however, measurable snowfall has fallen in Denver as early as September 4 and as late as June 3. Extremes in temperature range from −29 °F (−34 °C) on January 9, 1875, up to 105 °F (41 °C) as recently as June 29, 2018.[65] Due to the city’s high elevation and aridity, diurnal temperature variation is large throughout the year.

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EconomyThe Denver MSA has a gross metropolitan product of $157.6 billion in 2010, making it the 18th largest metro economy in the United States.[87] Denver’s economy is based partially on its geographic position and its connection to some of the country’s major transportation systems. Because Denver is the largest city within 500 miles (800 km), it has become a natural location for storage and distribution of goods and services to the Mountain States, Southwest states, as well as all western states. Another benefit for distribution is that Denver is nearly equidistant from large cities of the Midwest, such as Chicago and St. Louis and some large cities of the West Coast, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco.

FoodHome to award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, Denver has emerged as one of the top dining locations in the country. Denver’s local culinary scene is thriving, offering everything from farm-to-table bistros to classic steakhouses to historic Denver restaurants. Whether downtown on the 16th Street Mall or looking for a unique spot in Cherry Creek, visitors have a variety of great options to choose from. To find the best restaurants in Denver, explore VISIT DENVER’s articles on Denver Dining or search the Restaurant Listings below.

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TippingWhile tipping is not mandatory in most of the United States, it is customary in many circumstances for service, especially at almost all sit-down restaurants which offer table service and many food servers depend on tips as an essential part of their wage. Some states allow a “tip credit” to count as part of the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25/hour so tipped employees may be paid as low as $2.00 an hour plus tips. Generally, the average tip is 15% to 20% of the total meal cost.

Keep in mind that those who provide service are often depen-dent on tip income and generally are grateful for any tips received, especially when prompt and exceptional service has been provided. Tipping is the means by which to acknowledge good service.

AirportsDenver International Airport, locally referred to as DIA, is an international airport in the western United States, primarily serving metropolitan Denver, Colorado, as well as the greater Front Range Urban Corridor.

8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249

Code: DEN

THINGS TO DO AND SEEAccess Denver’s thriving sports and arts scene from our hotel in downtown Denver. Walk 20 minutes to ballgames at Coors Field and catch the NFL action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High, located within two miles of the hotel. Shopping at the 16th Street Mall is just one short block away and the hotel is walking distance to attractions like the Denver Art Museum, the State Capitol, and Larimer Square.

State Capitol 0.8 mi / 1.25 km away

200 E COLFAX AVE, DENVER, CO 80203

Home of the Colorado Legislature, our capitol building is one of the key features in the memorable Denver skyline. The capitol building was built in the 1890’s and in 1908 they used 24 karat gold to plate the dome. The gold plated dome commemorates Colorado’s Gold Rush days, and the early pioneers and miners who helped build our great state. The dome towers 180 feet above, and contains stained glass dedicated to the 16 initial founders of the city of Denver. A round brass cap embedded in the west entrance stairway reads: Elevation 5280 Feet, One Mile High, 5-12-69.

Denver Mint 0.8 mi / 1.26 km away

320 W COLFAX AVE, DENVER, CO 80204

In 1858, gold was discovered in Colorado and a year later the city of Denver was founded. In 1863, the US government estab-lished a mint facility in Denver. Today, the US Mint at Denver manufacturers all denominations of circulating coins, coin dies, the Denver “D” portion of the annual uncirculated coin sets and commemorative coins authorized by the US Congress. It also stores gold and silver bullion. Denver treasures its historic mint building, which is one of Colorado’s oldest institutions.

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Denver Botanic Gardens 2.6 mi / 4.26 km away

1007 YORK ST, DENVER, CO 80206

A 23-acre urban oasis which is one of the top-ranked botanical gardens in the US and features magnificent plants from all corners of the world. Denver Botanic Gardens offers spectacular plant displays, unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning and research that helps preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources. Denver Botanic Gardens has also opened the city’s first publicly accessible green roof, which is the first of its kind on a city-owned building in Denver.

Denver Pavilions 0.5 mi / 758 meter away

1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Denver Pavilions is located on the 16th Street pedestrian mall in the heart of Downtown Denver. Featuring 40 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including a movie theater and a bowling alley, this two city blocks, three stories high, open-air mall offers convenient underground parking and is located next to the 16th Street Free Mall shuttle.

Larimer Square 0.8 mi / 1.28748 km from hotel

1450 LARIMER SQUARE, DENVER, CO 80202

Larimer Square is located on Larimer Street from 14th to 15th Streets and includes 40 upscale restaurants and shops. Hours Hours vary by store and restaurant. Please visit website for more information.

Denver Performing Arts Complex 0.7 mi / 1.06 km away

1345 CHAMPA ST, DENVER, CO 80204

The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the home of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA). Included in the complex are a Tony Award-winning theatre company, Broadway touring productions, contemporary dance and ballet, magnificent chorales, a major symphony orchestra, internationally acclaimed opera and more.

Ellie Caulkins Opera House 0.8 mi / 1.34 km away

1101 13TH ST, DENVER, CO 80204

The “Ellie”, home of Opera Colorado, Ellie Caulkins is a world-class acoustical hall designed in the lyric style, encompassing four levels: the balcony, loge, mezzanine and orchestra. This magnificent space is humidified and provides acoustical excel-lence and clean sight lines.

Paramount Theater 0.4 mi / 645 meter away

1621 GLENARM PL, DENVER, CO 80202

The Historic Paramount Theatre is a vibrant, multi-event facility where Denver Metro residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment options each year. From rock concerts to dance performances, comedy to lectures and movies to Wurlitzer organ performances, the Historic Paramount Theatre remains a top choice in Denver’s entertainment scene.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater 16.6 mi / 26.75 km away

18300 W ALAMEDA PKWY, GOLDEN, CO 80401

This naturally created, perfectly acoustical phenomenon is an incredible spot to view a summer concert. Constructed between two 300-foot tall rocks, this amphitheater provides a beautiful backdrop for concerts ranging from classical to country to hard rock. There are also hiking trails and Trading Post open to the public.

Bellco Theatre 0.5 mi / 816 meter away

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER, 700 14TH ST, DENVER, CO 80202

The Bellco Theatre is located inside the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver and is home to a variety of concerts, comedy and lecture series.

Pepsi Center 1.4 mi / 2.27 km away

1000 CHOPPER CIR, DENVER, CO 80204

Home of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Crush, Colorado Mammoth. Located in Denver’s lower down-town (“LoDo”) district. Grand Hyatt Denver is a hotel near the Pepsi Center, located just a mile away.

Bronco Stadium at Mile High 3.0 mi / 4.85 km away

1701 BRYANT ST, DENVER, CO 80204

Home of the Denver Broncos, Denver Outlaws Grand Hyatt Denver is a hotel near Sports Authority Field, located just 2.2 miles from Downtown Denver.

Elitch Gardens Theme Park 0.5 mi / 847 meter from hotel

ELITCH CIR, DENVER, CO 80204

A 70-acre seasonal amusement park and water park located downtown. Take a ride on a thrilling rollercoaster, make a splash in the water park, or enjoy a free concert with admission to the park.

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Downtown Aquarium 2.7 mi / 4.39 km away

700 WATER ST, DENVER, CO 80211

The entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits. Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals, the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, Aquarium Restaurant and the Dive Lounge.

Denver Zoo 2.4 mi / 3.83 km away

2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

There’s always something new at the Denver Zoo! Check out the daily schedule of fun, interactive events, and experience animals, big and small, from all over the world.

Children’s Museum 3.0 mi / 4.76 km away

2121 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DR, DENVER, CO 80211

A hands-on educational and entertaining experience awaits kids and their grown-ups at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Programs and playscapes developed for all ages.

TimeDenver, CO is located in the Mountain Daylight Time (GMT-6)

LanguageAs of 2010, 72.28% (386,815) of Denver residents aged five and older spoke only English at home, while 21.42% (114,635) spoke Spanish, 0.85% (4,550) Vietnamese, 0.57% (3,073) African languages, 0.53% (2,845) Russian, 0.50% (2,681) Chinese, 0.47% (2,527) French, and 0.46% (2,465) German. In total, 27.72% (148,335) of Denver’s population aged five and older spoke a language other than English.

Credit CardsIn the United States, the credit card is king, be sure to check with your financial institution that issued your credit card to find out their fees on foreign exchange. Sometimes you are better off using one particular card over another. No matter what method payment you use you will have to pay an exchange rate. Some establishments will try to disallow the use of credit cards for small purchases. Also, some smaller restaurants still operate as “cash only” -- be sure to ask before dining if you are out of cash. You’ll also want to keep some small bills in your wallet for the many toll roads and bridges you may encounter, especially along the east and west coasts. Some take credit or ATM cards, but most do not.

If you have a “chip-and-PIN” credit card as used in the UK and most other countries around the world, you’ll find that it is nearly always treated in the old-fashioned way - i.e. the retailer swipes the magnetic stripe and you sign the printed slip. However, some establishments might have “chip-and-PIN” enabled equipment, but the employees don’t know how to use it. When they swipe the card, they see a message on the machine asking them to “Enter the card, chip-side up,” or similar, which they don’t understand. If this happens, they may want to reject the card, in which case you may have to talk them through the process. Also, it may be difficult to enter the PIN as they won’t neces-sarily have a PIN-pad within reach of the customer. Be careful, as the old-fashioned ‘’swipe and sign’’ method is still used in the United States, this means that credit card fraud levels are very high (highest in the world at 47%) and if your card is stolen, it is extremely easy for the thief to use your card as they can simply fake your signature (as no PIN is required) and no one usually checks. Card skimming is also highly prevalent due to the old system used.

At gas stations, all the pumps are Pay at the Pump. Most of them require the ZIP code pertaining to the credit card, but not a PIN. UK post codes are not valid, so you must take your card to the cashier and pay for the fuel you estimate you need. If your tank takes less than you have paid for, the cost is deducted from your card. Some pumps don’t require a ZIP code, so you can use your card, again without a PIN, so it’s worth trying your card first.

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ATMs (Cashpoints) - for our foreign visitors residing outside the USAn important tip for German travelers is the fact that customers of Deutsche Bank are not charged for withdrawals from ATM machines that are operated by Bank of America.

If you plan to travel to the USA with a GPS device in tow (TomTom, Garmin, Magellan....) please note that many of these carry little applications that will indicate where to find an ATM machine in a given area; it is just a matter of investigating the company website or the computer application that comes with your device. For operators of iPhones and Blackberries, similar technology exists, so keep an eye open for it: it may help you get your cash even in the most remote parts (the stretch from Flagstaff Arizona through to San Diego being an example.)

When using an ATM in the USA, note that some machines may differ from those in other countries. Occasionally, after entering your PIN your card will be returned to you and not held in the ATM until your transaction is complete. Pocket your card and continue.

In 2015, very few ATMs are chip and PIN enabled in California, Arizona and Nevada. This may apply to all other states. You will NOT be able to withdraw cash from a non-chip and PIN ATM. As stated below, some banks, allow you to withdraw cash over the counter using a debit card, but you must present your passport as ID. No fee is charged. ATMs charge a minimum fee of $3 for withdrawals using a US debit card.

Also, many banks, gas stations, and supermarkets will give you cash over the counter (called “cash back”) with your debit card and ID. Getting cash back in a supermarket when you make a purchase is a good option if you are trying to avoid ATM fees, which can be charged both by the bank which owns the ATM, and your home bank.

PhonesInternational calls are initiated by dialing “011”, followed by the ‘country code’, the ‘area code’ and 7-digit phone number. If the phone you’re calling from is a cell (mobile) phone, then the ‘1’ is not required but the ‘011’ is required.

The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555) 555-1234. The first three digits are the “area code,” which, in the past, indicated in what part of the country the phone was located. At present, with the popularity of cell (mobile) phones, people in one area of the country might have phones

with area codes from a different part of the country (since these phones were purchased there). If you make a call from a phone with an area code which is different from the area code of the phone being called, then you must always include ‘area code’ when you make such a call. Sometimes, the ‘area code’ must be entered even when the originating phone and the phone being called have the same area code. (In the case of calling between two phones that have the same area code, try the call without using the area code first; if you get an error message directing you to enter the area code before the number, re-call the phone by entering the ‘area code’, and then the 7-digit phone number).

911 is the standardized number for emergency services (for example fire, police, and ambulance). You can normally call 911 for free from any phone (including cell/mobile phones) including pay phones (coins aren’t necessary, just key in 911).

Electric Power in the USAElectric power is standardized in all states across the USA. It is set at 110 Volts and 60 cycles. 220 Volt power is used in homes only for large appliances like stoves, water heaters and clothes dryers. It is not normally available for personal appliances.

Standard electric plugs have two flat blades. The plugs on some newer appliances have a third round grounding pin. Almost all homes and commercial buildings are equipped with electrical receptacles that can accommodate either type of plug.

You may need an adaptor and power converterIf you bring any electrical appliance to the USA, you may need an adaptor to fit the US electrical receptacles. You may also need a converter to change the voltage from 110 volts to 220 volts.

Most common appliances will function with either 50 or 60 cycle current. Electrical frequency can affect electric clocks, audio equipment and some other electronic gear. You should check your electrical equipment for compatibility with 60-cycle current before you bring it to the USA.