Wednesday arrival, however late, is strongly advised, as the program starts at 08h45 on Thursday and St Moritz is a long journey from anywhere.

  There are no GRI dinners on the program on Wednesday (arrival day), Friday or Saturday, which are reserved for independent networking and private dinners by members and spouses.
Members that prefer using such occasions to let luck expand their friendships, or are new and yet unconnected, can choose to join member dinners at GRI-selected restaurants around St Moritz.

While facilitated by the GRI, these discretionary options are not part of the GRI program and are at members’ own cost.  Members and spouses/partners are cordially hosted for lunch on Thursday through Saturday and are trusted to kindly stay away from outlandish menu choices such as caviar, exorbitant alcohols or similarly steeply priced items (or pay for it personally).
This invitation extends to members and their registered spouse/partners. It does not extend to their guests or other family that are not members of the GRI Chairmen’s Retreat.
  Members that enjoy contributing to making the program the best it can be, can make their stay even more pleasurable, as follows:

1. Be greeted to their room by champagne on ice for ranking from 1 to 4 which breakout topics interest them most.
2. Enjoy a luxurious room upgrade for expressing interest and being selected to deliver the 5-minute closing wrap-up of the GRI Chairmen’s Retreat on Friday evening (based on their compilation of summary take-aways throughout the program)

A “champagne and awards” form will be sent to registered members to collect their preferences and bids.

Spouses | Partners
Over half of Retreat Members bring their spouses/partners.

Retreat Members Profiles
Retreat Members’ photos and profiles are listed on www.griclub.org.
Retreat Members agree that photos and information provided may be used by the GRI at its discretion in its communication activities.

Activities and Insurance
Weather permitting, skiing, curling, hiking and other activities in small GRI groups has been arranged, each of them accompanied by qualified guides. Guides and lunch are courtesy of the GRI. Equipment rental is Retreat Member’s individual responsibility. Prior sign-up on-site is necessary for all group activities. Retreat Members sign up for any such activity at their own responsibility and release the GRI and any Retreat-related sponsors from any responsibility or potential liability.
  Ski & Equipment Hire - The Palace sports store is excellently stocked, swift and professional and opens daily until late.  

Curling  (novices are favoured)
Wear Loose-fitting trousers, such as track suit/jogging trousers along with a jumper and coat.  One can get warm on the ice, so bring a few layers, as well as gloves and warm socks.   Footwear must be clean and rubber soled. 
  January 16 - 19 or 23 - 25 by special arrangement with Palace, Retreat Members are invited to extend their stay at Retreat’s special room rates. No formal program is planned.

Dress Code
The Retreat dress code is casual throughout, except for Cocktails and Gala Dinner, which is jacket required, tie optional.

Salutation
Retreat and GRI etiquette calls for all to address each other on a first-name basis.

The Retreat language is “international” English and all grammar, syntax and other vocabulary rules are suspended. All native English speakers are urged to articulate slowly and loudly.  As Anglo- Americans have a natural language advantage, they are encouraged to help non-native English speakers articulate their views. All are encouraged to help with occasional translation, where appropriate.
  3 years old and under (additional fee):
Arts • Craft • Walk • Play/Games

3 to 12 years old (additional fee):
Dog and horse sleigh ride • skating • skiing
and more
 

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