Download: World Project's Red Orchestra Surcharge Letter .   
    
   On the final page of the actual letter, Mr. Lutt indicates he is trying to keep
the cost under $4,500.  Our total cost is now $4,678.  We built in roughly $200
into the cost in the beginning to cover the cost of the buses to and from the
airport, any cost for shipping instruments, and payment of consultants, techs and
instructors for any rehearsals.  
   After consulting with 2 attorneys, they indicated we do not have any legal
recourse – especially given the language in the proposals and the discounted
refund policy offered during this time.  
   Every family needs to decide for themselves whether or not to stay on the trip
and pay the surcharge or withdraw and receive a refund less $500.  
   Our goal is to replace those withdrawing with those on the waiting list for
maximum refund.  However, we can’t guarantee we will have a replacement for
everyone – therefore, if you withdraw, you should do so expecting to lose the
$500.  
   The letter indicates a deadline of 2-15-08.  However, you will need to notify us
by 2-8-08.  We need to contact those who missed the deadline, those on the
waiting list, create a new list and prepare payment to World Projects before the
2-15-08 deadline.  You will need to contact BOTH Pam (
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 ) and let us know if you are staying in the trip, or
withdrawing.  We need confirmation either way.  
   Mr. Barrera spoke of his history with Bill Lutt and World Projects.  Although
this is huge increase, he is confident in the company and believes the trip will
be a trip of a lifetime for the kids.  
   Payment of the surcharge is due by 4-1-08.  You can pay it in payments leading up
to 4-1-08, or pay it in full on 4-1-08.  
   4-1-08 is the deadline for all payments to be paid in full.  The original
$4,010/pp, the surcharge of $668/pp, and the student accounts --- ALL need to be
paid in full by then.   It is important to keep in mind we will be strict with
the student accounts.  We do not want to cut students from the trip for
non-payment of student accounts – the original refund policy would be in place at
that time.  
   
  I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you by Friday, 2-8-08.  If you have any
questions or would like clarification on anything, please feel free to contact me.