Chicago North Chapter

Chapter Information

Family Payment Schedule

The Family Payment for 2007-2008 will be $1,950 for first year volunteers. The $50 application fee is included in this total amount. The payment schedule for 2007-2008 is shown here:

December 11, 2007 $380

January 8, 2008 $380

February 5, 2008 $380

March 4, 2008 $380

April 1, 2008 $380

Payments should be made by check and mailed to the chapter Treasurer at the following address:

Alanah Fitch

Checks should be made out to Amigos de las Americas – Chicago North (just Amigos is also acceptable). We need to send monthly payments to the International Office to ensure the participation of our volunteers. As a result, the timely payment of fees is essential.

Refund schedule if a son or daughter drops out of Amigos:

January 30 Withdrawal date for 100% refund of paid family fee

March 30 Withdrawal date for 75% refund of paid family fee

April 30 Withdrawal date for 50% refund of paid family fee

May 15 Withdrawal date for 25% refund of paid family fee. NO

Premature Return from the Field: Families of these volunteers are required to reimburse the Chapter all of the expenses paid by the Chapter because of the volunteer’s premature return from the field.

The information below provides answers to some frequently asked questions. Please contact our chapter Fundraising Chair (Patty Mooney-Melvin) or Treasurer (Mike Heinrich) whenever you need more information.

Q.    How do I turn in the money for the Family Participation Fee?

A.     Checks are mailed to the chapter treasurer. You cannot be credited for payments not received by the treasurer.

Q.    Can I turn in cash?

A.     Please, only checks. Most people who contribute use checks so they have a record for tax purposes. If necessary, the volunteer or parents should convert cash into checks. The checks should be labeled as “converted cash.”

Q.    How should checks be made out?

A.     Checks should be payable to: AMIGOS de las Americas (just AMIGOS is acceptable). If a check is payable to you, endorse the check to AMIGOS by writing on the back ‘Pay to the order of AMIGOS de las Americas”.

Q.    What do I do if my parents cannot help me financially?

A.     You can make your own family fee payments. Many volunteers earn money from part-time jobs. Or you may use personal gifts of money from family and friends; however, these are not direct contributions to AMIGOS and may not be tax deductible.

Q.                 If my son or daughter drops out of Amigos, can I get a refund on my family participation fee?

A.                 The deadlines and penalties for Volunteer drops are as follows:

Drop Before:

Penalty

January 30

Withdrawal date for 100% refund of paid family fee.

March 30

Withdrawal date for 75% refund of paid family fee.

April 30

Withdrawal date for 50% refund of paid family fee.

May 15

Withdrawal date for 25% refund of paid family fee. NO Refunds after this Date.

Q.   How can you keep the Board’s Treasurer happy?

A.    Make your Family Participation Fee payment by the expected due date.