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Introductory Snowbird Course Outline
Introduce instructors
Our RVing/Snowbird background
Introduce class members
Names/RVing background/interests
What's a Snowbird?
General discussion of why people snowbird
Some of things they do while snowbirding
Media Show
Can You Snowbird--Common Problems Overcome
We Ain't Gettin' Any Younger--Medical Issues
How can I see the doctor?
Insurance portability
Finding out about facilities in your snowbird area
How can I get my drugs?
Mail order pharmacies
Chain pharmacies
In case of serious illness
Airlift insurance costs, benefits
Advance medical directives
Staying In Touch--Communications on the Road
It's in the mail--or is it?
Forwarding your mail
Post office, Family/Friends, Private Mailbox
Receiving via general delivery
Receiving overnight mail and packages
Phone Service
Long distance service
Phone cards--pre-paid v telephone company
Cellular Service
Roaming and long distance charges
Spotty service areas
Electronic Mail
E-mail equipment
Lap tops, desk tops, "pocket mail"
Where to plug in your modem
RV parks, truck stops, libraries, Kinkos
Training your computer to phone card use
Show Me the Money--Financial Matters
Cash, Check, Credit, Debit, ATM and other madness
Will your debit card/atm card work where you go?
Will they take your check?
How can you get cash?
ATM machines, "write overs," other options
Take it to the bank--direct deposit of retirement/SS
Home banking versus local banking
Do you really need a bank where you stay?
Boondock or RV Park--That is the Question
Overview of pros/cons of both
Boondocking Basics
Power
Water
Waste
So Where You Gonna Go?
Overview of popular snowbird destinations
Southwest, Southeast, Mexico
South of the Border Considerations
Insurance a must
Tourist cards and deposits
Security considerations
Caravans
Is Your Rig Ready?
Safety first
Tires and mechanical readiness
Overloads
Strongly emphasize scaling in
RV Road Insurance
Compare! e.g., AAA no tire changes
Closing Q&A