What's New for '08?:

Trip Meeting Place:

Traditionally, ATL has begun in the Woodfield parking lot, meeting there at 3:30AM and stands up at 4:00AM on the first day of the trip.  We will continue this tradition again in 2008 for those that are interested (and do not cheat).  Plus, the parking lot police hate that we meet there, and it would be wrong to rob them of their one true highlight of the year, which is bothering a group of harmless motorcyclists as they gather before a trip.

However, the official meeting place for ATL2008 is Stooges Restaurant in St. Joseph, MI.  Meet there at 8:00AM, and please note that Michigan is one hour ahead on Eastern Time.

ATL2008 Cost:

We will be charging $30 per participant for ATL2008.  This $30 will be used to cover the following costs on this trip:

1. Pizza dinner at the Traverse City Hotel, night one of the trip
2. All costs related to Breakfast at Grandma's
3. Administrative costs for ATL NFP, Inc.

In addition, and same as last year, we will be requiring everyone to sign a waiver before going on ATL2008.

Border Crossing:

The rules have changed for crossing the border in 2008.  Please note the information from both the US and Canadian border web sites.  You need more than just a photo ID this year.

From the US border page:
"Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license as proof of identity, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, or a passport. "

From the Canadian border page:
"When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, when necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID."

So, while you don't need a passport, certainly bring it if you do have one.  Otherwise, you will need to carry a copy of your birth certificate of other proof of citizenship as stated above. 

Please see the following link for more information:    http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html