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Re: Mondial

From: Garmt de Vries <G.deVries~at~phys.uu.nl>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 23:42:40 +0100 (CET)
To: Jules Verne Forum <jvf~at~Gilead.org.il>

Dear Norm,

> Having sent the preliminary registration, and nothing in return, and

Today I received a letter from Sagacom with the confirmation of my
preliminary registration, including the same form we had already received
through the Forum. Returning that form and paying for the programme before
11 February will make the registration final. So it seems the machinery is
getting started. The letter will probably take a little longer to reach
the States, but you can expect it any day now.

> 1. Not being able to send registration fees to SAGA because it appears
> impossible to comply with their requirements and the deadlline is fast
> approaching.

> 2. Jean Michel assures us we can pay cash on arrival for program 2 and
> 3, (when is SAGA open; where is SAGA in Amiens)

That's what Sagacom told him, indeed. In later messages they contradicted
this, positively stating that you must pay in advance. What to believe?

> 4. There is a 60% chance that I will not be able to register attend any
> of the functions, and
> 5. There is 50% chance that I will just have to sit around and do
> nothing and wait for my flight home.
> I would appreciate any comments or suggestions to improve my prospects.

More people on your side of the ocean seem to have the same problem. And
while the JVF members have been lucky enough to receive at least the
registration form by mail, other Vernians may still be waiting for this
information. If Sagacom send the payment details this late, they cannot
reasonably expect everyone to pay before the 11 Feb deadline.

So I think you should just fax/mail/send your registration form to
Sagacom, asking once more for a solution to the payment problem. Perhaps
the CIJV, that apparently accepts credit card payments, can serve as a
go-between?

At any rate, please don't let these troubles discourage you from coming!
There is no question of sitting around doing nothing and waiting for your
flight home. Once you're there, if you have sent in the registration form,
you should simply be allowed on board. Otherwise there will be plenty of
us protesting...

I'm not speaking on behalf of Sagacom of course, but I think we'll sort it
all out.

Cheers,
Garmt.
Received on Sun 06 Feb 2005 - 00:44:15 IST

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