Items to bring to Club Dust and other things to consider:
** Please label all tools for identification with your name**
|
What to bring: |
|
|
|
Proof of Citizenship: Driver's License, Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, or School ID for students. Starting in 2008 you will need a passport.
For Minor children:
A notarized consent letter from a/the parent(s) or legal
guardian is required for children under age 18 traveling alone, or in
someone else's custody. (Along with a U.S. Birth Certificate and other
picture identification.) Ask your local police department if they provide
minor ID's. |
Toiletries; bath towel, shower sandals a must, wash clothes, body wash, shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, etc. |
Interactive toys to play with the kids |
|
Inexpensive sleeping bags if you would like to give away to a family at end of trip., |
Bible |
Disposable Cameras |
|
2 water bottles with wide mouth for ice cubes. Optional coffee mug. Also label each item with your name |
Housewarming gifts for family for example pillows, sleeping bags, curtains, dishes, and silverware |
Earplugs (for sleep!) |
|
Sunglasses, hats, bandanas for sun heat protection as it gets very warm during the day. |
2 pairs of work shoes |
High SPF sunscreen & chap stick. and insect repellent. Make sure to apply morning and after lunch. |
|
Mattress pad or twin fitted mattress sheet to use in the bunkhouse and pillow. Summer trips we encourage camping: Tent, ground cover, stakes, flashlight etc. |
Fanny pack to carry your ID, money, valuables, medication etc at all times |
Swimsuit (summer trips only) and goggles |
|
Anti-bacterial wet wipes, (work site) |
Healthy snacks that won’t melt. Potassium –rich nutrition bars |
Personal medical supplies, band-aids, Neosporin, antacid. |
|
Layer clothing is ideal. Normally Mexico has chilly mornings and hot days |
Modest clothing, light in color to reflect the sun, and don’t mind ruining |
Personal snack foods |
|
Tools to consider: |
|
|
|
25' tape measure |
Work gloves for handling lumber |
Work gloves |
|
Framing hammers-waffle head |
Safety glasses |
Quick square |
|
Pencils |
Rain gear (optional for winter trips) |
Power tools- You must be over 18 to use power tools |
|
Chalk line |
Swing stapler |
Putty Knives |
|
Utility knife and extra blades |
Roller pans |
|
|
Drywall hammers-smooth faced |
Paint brushes |
|
|
Paint rollers and roller handles |
Nail apron with hammer loop |
|
Also see a great web site put together by Dave Bower's site for "list of tools to bring" with PICTURES at www.teamcasa.org/tools.htm
What not to bring: PLEASE NO USED CLOTHES TO DONATE, THEY ARE ILLEGAL TO IMPORT INTO MEXICO. We will not bring these as donations as the Mexican customs can arrest you and us.
Auto Insurance:
If you are planning to drive your vehicle into Mexico please purchase Mexican
Car Insurance a few days before the trip. Go to the Club Dust web and see web
page called “Auto Insurance”. See the tab
titled insurance for a link to Mark Boynton insurance
Quiet Time at Rancho La Paloma:
10 PM in the Bunks and tent camping area. Midnight for the gazebo (no doodling bongos or never ending verses of “cumbaya” after 11 PM please.
Healthcare:
No drinking alcohol at the ranch we lodge at called "Rancho La Paloma". Smoke away from buildings and living people (it’s ok folks, it is only 4 days of your lives)
Water stuff:
Best to not drink any water out of faucets, showers or toilets, not even for brushing teeth. We will provide all the water you want and need. We will also provide Gatorade and salty stuff to keep you going in the heat. Use bottled water for tooth brushing just for safety sake.
Security:
The ranch gates are locked at 10 PM but it does not mean that anyone who wants to cannot walk in and “borrow” something while we are sleeping or at the worksite. Best advise is just do not bring anything that is valuable or keep it in your daypack with you at the work site. We are not responsible for anything lost, stolen, broken, soaked by water balloons or thrown in the pool. – FAIR WARNING!
Medial Coverage:
Club Dust does not provide any medical coverage. You can buy short term insurance from two companies listed below:
STM Services International. They provide short-term missionary coverage. Please see their web site: www.stmservices.com you can also contact STM at 1-800-422-4350
Transportation:
Bayside Express is the charter bus service we use for the trips.
Emergency number you can be reached at:
Ranch La Paloma (Club Dust lodging) in Tecate, Mexico. Mari and Nemo are the Ranch Managers and they will take a message and forward it to the Club Dust Leadership Team. From the U.S. dial 01152-665-654-2328.
Worksite location contact is Hector Rubio Perez - Home Coordinator (619) 671-1351
Attitude Alert:
The main thing to bring is the right attitude. Club Dust is not your typical missions project. We welcome people of all ages, faiths and skill levels to participate and experience Christ’s call to abundant and fun giving!! The trips are typically noisy, wet (with water fights) and have plenty of times when your extra patience will be necessary. In addition, your sense of good humor will be called on!
Questions or any suggestions? Just send e-mail: See Contact web page