Meet the American Indian Children that You Help!
Meet Billy Mills, Olympic Champion!
Make Lifelong Friends!
Don’t just read about the need in Indian Country —
witness the progress we are making together firsthand!
Time to meet new faces and visit new places on Running Strong’s 26th Annual Reservations Tour.
On this one of a kind tour, you’ll get the chance to visit the programs you’ve read about in our
newsletters and on our website and enjoy an immersion in Lakota culture. You will travel in airconditioned comfort with a guide through unique parts of the country rarely visited and get to
understand why your support matters so much to the American Indian children in need.
“Come make great
memories and lasting friendships.”
Billy Mills, National Spokesperson
Seeing is Believing on the Running Strong Tour!
Our tour begins and ends in Rapid City, South Dakota in the
beautiful Black Hills with an orientation to meet the Running
Strong staff and your tour companions. We will save the best
for last – a very special evening with Running Strong’s National
Spokesperson, Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills! Planned sites
include:
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota
W Cheyenne River Youth Project® (CRYP) –CRYP runs two youth
centers for teens and younger kids, along with planting a 2 acre
organic garden, local Keya Café and more.
W Summer Youth Feeding Program – In partnership with USDA,
the Summer Youth Feeding Program feeds kids five days a
week at four community centers on the Reservation.
W Takini School – This K-12 School is the site of one of our
backpack food programs which ensures that children don’t go
hungry on the weekends. Takini, meaning “Survivor,” is located
in the homelands of Chief Spotted Elk (Big Foot)’s band, which
was attacked at Wounded Knee.
Although the tour officially ends on Saturday, Running Strong
provides hotel accommodations the night of Saturday,
September 19th at no additional cost.
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota
W Oglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing – This local
nonprofit housing organization promotes home ownership
and improved homes and neighborhoods on Pine Ridge.
W Slim Buttes Agricultural Development (SBAG) Base Farm –
Meet community members and enjoy a traditional Lakota meal
at the SBAG Base Farm, a program which helps families across
Pine Ridge start their own vegetable gardens.
W Tipi Waste Un Zanipi (Wellness through a Good Home) – Our
Pine Ridge field office, Tipi Waste, distributes food, school
supplies and other goods to meet the critical needs in the
community.
W Wounded Knee Memorial - Site of the 1890 7th Calvary
massacre of Chief Spotted Elk (Big Foot)’s band, as well as the
American Indian Movement (AIM) stand off in 1973.
Surrounding Areas
WM
ato Paha (Bear Butte) –Part of the Black Hills, Bear Butte
is sacred to many American Indian tribes and has been an
important gathering site for centuries.
WB
adlands National Park – 244,000 acres of sharply eroded
buttes, pinnacles and spires, part of which share boundaries
with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
WC
razy Horse Memorial – Still under construction in the Black
Hills, this interpretive carving of the great Oglala leader is the
world’s largest.
WB
lack Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary – Wild Mustangs run free in
this beautiful sanctuary in the lower Black Hills.
WF
ort Robinson State Park – The site of the 1879 Northern
Cheyenne outbreak as well as where Crazy Horse was killed in
1877.
WM
useum of the Fur Trade – Site of an original 1837 fur trading
post, this museum explores the history of the fur trade in
North America.
WJ
ourney Museum – This museum tells the area’s history from
the Lakota to the pioneers to science.
The Running Strong 26th Annual Reservations Tour is
Sunday, September 13 – Saturday, September 19, 2015
* Please note that the Tour dates on the Running Strong 2015 calendar are incorrect.
Deposits
Running Strong allows interested tour participants to make a deposit of $200 per person to reserve their space on the tour. This nonrefundable deposit and completed application are due by July 15, 2015. Your spot on the tour will NOT be secure until we receive
this deposit, and you receive a confirmation of receipt.
W If your registration is accepted, you will be notified and the deposit will be put toward your total payment.
W If you later choose not to participate in the tour, the deposit will be considered a tax-deductible contribution.
W If the tour is already sold out or cancelled for any reason, you will be notified in writing and your deposit will be returned.
W If you choose to make a deposit, the remaining payment due must be received by August 1, 2015.
Tour Frequently Asked Questions
When is the tour? September 13-19, 2015.
How do I register? Fill out and mail or fax the attached form or
register online at www.IndianYouth.org/tour.html before August
1, 2015.
How much does the tour cost? $1225/person for a double
occupancy room, $1625/person for a single occupancy room.
W Registrations received before June 30, 2015 will receive a 10%
“early bird” discount!
W Members-In-Good-Standing will receive an additional 5%
discount. That is up to a possible 15% discount!
What do I get for that price? Your tour fee covers:
W Pre-packet of information, including a detailed itinerary and
background information about the area and programs to help
you get the most from this tour
W Your hotel room for seven nights, from Sunday night,
September 13th through Saturday night, September 19th
W An evening with Billy Mills
W The chance to visit your favorite Running Strong programs
W Most meals (except 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner)
W Air conditioned, fully appointed tour bus
W Knowledgeable guides
W Admission fees for all sites and museums
I want to go, but my spouse/friend isn’t interested in
Running Strong. This week is not just about Running Strong!
W Official Tour t-shirt
We will see historical and breathtaking South Dakota tourist
attractions such as the Badlands, Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy
Horse, Wounded Knee and lesser known spots like the Black Hills
Wild Horse Sanctuary, Bear Butte and more.
What other fees am I responsible for? Travel to and from
The tour sounds great! But, I don’t want to travel alone.
W Snacks and beverages on the bus
Rapid City, South Dakota. All personal expenses, and server,
hotel and bus driver gratuities. Some of your meals. Although
eating out in South Dakota is not very expensive, please budget
accordingly.
Who else will be on the tour? People like you! Curious and
adventurous supporters, Running Strong and Christian Relief
Services staff, volunteers and guest speakers.
Why should I go on the tour? If you’ve ever wanted to meet
Billy Mills, see first-hand the programs that you make possible,
learn about Lakota culture, learn about American history from
another perspective or see a fascinating region of the country,
this is the tour for you!
Tour participants are considered Running Strong family! Once
you get to Rapid City you will spend a week with people that share
your unique interests and who tend to make up one of the nicest
and most welcoming groups of people you could ever hope to
meet.
I’ve been on a Running Strong tour. I’ve seen it all. Repeat
trips are the best way to see the progress we are making together
and you’ll always learn something new!
I have another question. Send an e-mail to: [email protected]
or call toll free, 1-888-491-9859.
View Our Videos! Go to www.IndianYouth.org to view our Tour
videos and “meet” past tour participants. Or scan the QR code
below and watch the videos on your smartphone.
“I learned so much and left a changed person.”
W Bill, 2011 Tour Participant
General Tour Information
Responsibilities: The operation of the Running Strong Annual
Diet, Smoking & Restrooms: Vegetarians and persons with
Reservations Tour depends upon the sensitivity and personal
conduct of each participant. Running Strong reserves the right
to refuse to accept or retain any person as a tour participant at
any time. While Running Strong strives to meet the needs of tour
participants, participating individuals, in turn, must be physically
independent.
special dietary needs may have some difficulty finding adequate
food choices. Smoking is not allowed on the tour bus; however,
we will make frequent stops for breaks and sight-seeing with
opportunities to smoke outside. We make regular restroom stops
and there is a bathroom on the bus in case of an emergency.
All itineraries are tentative only. Modifications are occasionally
necessary due to weather, schedule changes and other unforeseen
factors. Running Strong is not responsible for changes in itinerary
and refunds will not be made based upon unavoidable changes
in itinerary or scheduling. However, every effort will be made to
adhere to the itinerary as stated in the tour information packet.
are crisp and chilly in the Northern Plains states. However, the days
can get hot with temperatures in the 80s or 90s. To ensure your
comfort, pack casual clothes and dress in layers which can be taken
off or put on as the temperature fluctuates along with comfortable
walking shoes. Some days may be hot enough for shorts, but we
advise you to bring a sweater, fleece or jacket as well for possible
chilly days and evenings—last year we experienced freezing
temperatures at night, so it can happen! Storms have a tendency
to roll in and off the prairie quickly so please bring rain gear. A hat is
also a good thing to pack, as you may spend some time in the sun. A
Running Strong umbrella will be provided to all participants.
Baggage is owner’s responsibility at all times. In the event that
the tour is cancelled, Running Strong shall have no responsibility
beyond refunding monies paid to it by its participants. Running
Strong assumes no responsibility for injury, delay, damage, loss or
accident to any of its participants. A statement and confirmation
of your reservation, with a copy of this form for your records, will
be sent to you upon receipt of your tour registration and payment.
Walking: While there is not a lot of walking, comfortable shoes
that you can wear all day are highly recommended. The following
sites will include some walking: Wounded Knee Memorial, Slim
Buttes base camp and farm, program sites, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy
Horse and the museums. Also, our tour will include frequent stops
and many “on and off” the bus situations as well as periods of
standing. Unfortunately, most places on the reservation are not
handicapped accessible, so wheelchair use is not possible. Staff
frequently wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots.
Weather & Packing: In September, the mornings and evenings
Roommates: Running Strong will match roommates when
possible. Roommates will be placed together based on gender and
room preferences. Unfortunately, at times not every roommate
request can be fulfilled. If for some reason you are not matched,
single travelers will need to pay the difference of a single versus
a double room. There is no opportunity to “un-roommate” once
you have been matched. Roommates will be provided with one
another’s contact information before the tour begins.
Still have questions? Contact us at:
Running Strong for American Indian Youth®
8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 200, Alexandria, Virginia 22309
(888) 491-9859 • Fax: (703) 317-9690
E-mail: [email protected]
www.IndianYouth.org
Cancellation
If you need to withdraw from the tour, you must notify us in writing by fax, mail or e-mail. If your notice of withdrawal is received in our
office by July 15, 2015, you will receive a refund of your entire payment less the $200 non-refundable deposit.
If your notice of withdrawal is received in our office after July 15, 2015, you will receive a refund of 50% of your entire payment less
the $200 non-refundable deposit.
If we must cancel the tour because of insufficient enrollment, we will do so no less than 21 days before the starting date of the tour..
Should the tour be cancelled, all registered participants will be notified in writing and will receive a 100% refund of their tour payment
and deposit.
Running Strong 2015 Reservations Tour Registration Form
Yes, I/We wish to tour the Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservations and the Black Hills area,
starting in Rapid City, South Dakota on Sunday, September 13, 2015 and returning to Rapid City on Saturday,
September 19, 2015.
First Person
(Last Name)(First Name) (Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms.)
(Name that you want to be called-will be on your name tag)
Gender
(Street Address)
(City)(State) (Zip Code)
(Home Phone w/ Area Code)
(Cell Phone)
(Date of Birth)
(E-mail)
Please tear along perforation and return with payment in the enclosed envelope
In Case of Emergency
(Allergies, attach extra page if needed)
(Health Problems, attach extra page if needed)
(Emergency Contact)(Relation)
(Emergency Contact’s Phone Number w/ Area Code)
(Emergency Contact’s Alternate Phone Number)
T-Shirt Size: (all t-shirts come in male sizes)
o S o M o L o XL o XXL o XXXL
Second Person (if applicable):
(Last Name)(FirstName) (Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms.)
(Name that you want to be called-will be on your name tag)
Gender
(Street Address)
(City)(State) (Zip Code)
(Home Phone w/ Area Code)
(Cell Phone)
(Date of Birth)
(E-mail)
In Case of Emergency
(Allergies, attach extra page if needed)
(Health Problems, attach extra page if needed)
(Emergency Contact)(Relation)
(Emergency Contact’s Phone Number w/ Area Code)
(Emergency Contact’s Alternate Phone Number)
T-Shirt Size: (all t-shirts come in male sizes)
o S o M o L o XL o XXL o XXXL
Room Request
Please note below if you have a room preference and we will make every attempt to accommodate you. Please check all
that apply below.
o Single room
o 1st floor room
o Double room
o 2nd floor room
o Please try to provide me with a roommate
o No preference
Running Strong distributes a contact list for the Tour group after the trip each year so that new friends can keep in touch.
o Yes, you can share my information with the other tour participants. o No, I’d rather you not share my information.
Running Strong 2015 Reservations Tour Registration Form
TOUR REGISTRATION COST
Cost and Discounts
Single
Double
(Price per person)
(Price per pair)
$1625
$1225
$2425
Early Bird Discount (10% before June 30)
-$162.50
-$122.50
-$242.50
Members-In-Good-Standing Discount (5%)
-$81.25
-$61.25
-$121.25
Standard Tour Registration Price
Final Price
Need help with the math? Call toll-free 1-888-491-9859!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
o Deposit: $200 deposit due at time of registration to reserve your spot. Balance due by August 1, 2015.
o Pay-In-Full: Full payment due with completed application.
I/We know that if full payment is not received by August 1, 2015, the deposit will be considered a tax deductible contribution to Running Strong and
will not be returned to me.
PAYMENT METHOD
o Check Enclosed (made payable to Running Strong for American Indian Youth®)
o Charge Credit Card
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Number:
Expiration Date: Security Code (3 digit number on back of card):
Signature:
Name and billing address of credit card holder (if different from registrant):
(Last Name) (First Name) (Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms.)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
Confirmation of your reservation and a receipt of full payment or invoice based on deposit will be sent to you as soon as we have received
your registration. A complete information packet will be sent approximately one month before the tour begins. All reservations are accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis. Final payment must be received in full by August 1, 2015.
Please fill out the registration form and return with deposit or full payment in the enclosed envelope.
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