The California Cast Metals Association (CCMA) and Non-Ferrous Founders Society (NFFS) is teaming up with DragonVenture to bring a delegation of U.S. metal casting professionals to China. The delegation will be traveling from September 16-24, 2005.
IMPORTANT FOR DELEGATES:
Download Detailed Itinierary, Schedules, and Foundry Visit List.1) Itinerary 2) Memo 3) Foundries
Here is a basic outline of the China trip:The delegation study trip to China is an important way to better understand this Asian powerhouse. Additional Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ's) about the trip and the country are provided below:Sept 16, 2005- Depart for Shanghai from San Francisco at 2:30 PM (approx. 13 hour flight) Sept 17, 2005- Arrive in Shanghai Pudong Intl Airport and check in to hotel Sept 18, 2005- Open day for delegates to sight-see or rest; Dinner with China Foundry Association Sept 19, 2005- Visit foundries in Shanghai. Sept 20, 2005- Attend the 5th Annual China International Non-Ferrous, Die Casting, Precision & Lost Foam Casting Exhibition trade show; Chartered Bus to Ningbo in the afternoon. Sept 21-23, 2005- Visit numerous foundries in the Ningbo area and meet with Ningbo government officials. On the evening of the 23rd, fly from Ningbo to Shanghai and check into Shanghai hotel. Sept 24, 2005- Depart from Shanghai to the U.S. Sept 24-28, 2005- Optional independent business or personal travel at own expense.
A conference call was held on April 14th for the delegation to assist with travel planning and business details. Additional conference calls will be held prior to our departure. You can download the notes from the April 14th meeting.
DOWNLOAD (pdf format or word format); (visa application)
Question: When is our deposit due to secure a place in the delegation?
Answer: A deposit of $350 is due March 31, 2005. All payments will be sent to the California Cast Metals Association. September is a very busy month in Shanghai, as well as surrounding areas. In order to keep our overall costs low, we must quickly place a deposit on the trip.Question: What is the cancellation policy?
Answer: Full payments except initial deposit will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before May 1, 2005. An additional administration fee of $500 will also be charged. 75% of the payments, except the initial deposit of $350, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing prior to July 1, 2005. 50% of the payments, except the initial deposit of $350, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing prior to August 1, 2005. No refunds will be made if notice of cancellation is received after August 1, 2005.Question: What is the minimum number of delegates needed for this trip?
Answer: The prices quoted are based on a minimum of 15 persons. Delegates will be contacted by the end of March 31, 2005, and given a full refund of their deposit if we do not reach this minimum. But overall, we expect to exceed this minimum.Question: Can I schedule my own activities during the stay in China?
Answer: Delegates are expected to stay with the group during our Sept 16-24 agenda. Individual ventures can be done at your own expense from Sept 24-28. Please download the 4-page flier for more information.Question: What foundries or foundry types will we be visiting?
Answer: The attendees will dictate the foundries we see in China. Once we have the group set up at the end of the month (March) we will survey the group and see as many foundries requested as we can. DragonVenture had some suggestions thus far as prospects in Ningbo and surrounding areas, but the actual visits are ultimately up to those who go.
California Cast Metals Association
1011 St. Andrews Drive, Suite I
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3062 | fax (916) 933-3072
email: ccma@foundryccma.org
Delegates participating in this program acknowledge that neither CCMA, NFFS, or DragonVenture shall be responsible or become liable in contract or tort due to injury, accident, damage, or loss incurred because of events beyond our control. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S State Department. Participants are hereby warned of risks involved with international travel and are advised to obtain appropriate insurance to cover against them.
