Ecuador 2016 Trip Meeting
January 20, 2016
I. Russ Bennett
- – Family
- – Encouraging us to continue learning and being open to learn from others
II. Introductions/ Announcements
- G3 on February 3rd at Norm’s Pizza (Rsvp to dentalcommunityfellowship@gmail.com)
- Next Ecuador meeting Wednesday, March 2 6:30 pm at James Island Christian Church
- If you weren’t here, email Katie Koon (dentalcommunityfellowship@gmail.com) a photo/head shot for the composite.
III. Dr. Bill Update
- – Why do we go on these trips?
- o Jesus, experience, helping others, cultural understanding, service, relationships, growing spiritually, Spanish
- o God’s heart is for all the nations
- o Opportunity to stretch
- o Perspective
- o Bonding
- o Overcome our fears
- o FUN!
- – 5 dentists from the UK
- – 1 dentists from Norway will be joining us
IV. Susalee Update
- – Ecuador
- Spanish speaking; some speak Cetchua?
- We will have interpreters
- Quito is the capitol (where are going)
- Not necessarily the poorest of the poor
- Mostly Catholic
- 65% are mixed, 25% are Indian
- Give eye contact, give them a smile and shake their hand; they may kiss you
- Altitude sickness possible
- Mild dull headache, trouble sleeping, nausea first few nights
- Use US dollars
- On the equator
- 40’s – 50’s in the mornings, can get up to the 70’s during the day
- Bring rain jacket
- Vaccines – as long as up to date on Hep A, Heb B and tetanus then you’re ok
- Do not need a converter to charge things
- Spanish speaking; some speak Cetchua?
- – Pack
- Pack only in a carry on bag
- Need to check a dental bag
- We will give you a list of what is in the bag
- Scrubs (3 pairs)
- Clothes for the evening, if you want
- Need to be sensitive to the culture
- Capris or long pants, no shorts please (females)
- Spa: one piece (for females)
- Headlights/loupe light
- Camping light (without dead spot in the middle)
- Loupes (if you have them, for dentists/dental students)
- – Find 5 people to pray for you while on the trip – with 90 of us coming, this can be very powerful!
V. What to expect
- – Fly in on Saturday
- – Sunday
- Set up the clinic (small crew)
- Shopping
- Hiking
- – Monday – Thursday
- Breakfast
- Get assignments for the day
- Bus ride (about 1 hour)
- Morning assignment
- Lunch
- Afternoon assignment
- Bus ride back
- Dinner
- Big group time
- SLEEP! (or Signs)
- – Friday
- Breakfast
- Get assignments for the day
- Bus ride
- Morning assignment
- Lunch
- Break down the clinic (small crew)
- Some will leave midnight
- – Saturday
- Breakfast
- Spa
- Optional Add On Massage
- Email Katie at dentalcommunityfellowship@gmail.com if you want to sign up for a massage.
- About $40
- Optional Add On Massage
- Packing up
- – Sunday
- Pack up and head to the airport
- Get home and rest
VI. Roles
- – Triage
- – Medical
- – Hygiene
- – Operative/Restorative
- – Injection station
- – Extractions
- – Eyeglasses
- – Schools
- Give oral hygiene instructions to children
VII. Cost
- – $800 for non-students
- – $700 for students
- – Please have turned in by next meeting, March 2nd (Click here to make payment online)
- – Katie Koon will keep up with donors for us and let us know by email how much money and from who we have coming in
- – Extra money for shopping, lunch on spa day and tips ($20-30)
VIII. Itinerary
- – Email your flight itinerary to Katie Koon at dentalcommunityfellowship@gmail.com.
- – And please email/forward any flight changes.
IX. DENTAL STUDENTS ONLY
- – MUSC Global Health Policy
- – Have to register online – email to come from Whitney Simons
X. Any questions or concerns, email Katie Koon at dentalcommunityfellowship@gmail.com
Willingness to be flexible