IP Mas Costume Collection Schedule

I believe the folks over at Island People Mas are gloating over the smooth costume collection process this year; good for them!

Hi everyone,

We would like to make sure you know that Island People Mas costume collection is currently in progress and will end this Saturday 2nd February at 5pm. All costumes not collected by that time will be forfeited and all monies will remain non-refundable. If you are a foreign masquerader arriving after this time, you must send an email to info@islandpeoplemas.com requesting that your costume be held for you until 6pm on Sunday 3rd, after which, costumes will no longer be distributed.

If you are not currently registered but have changed your mind and want to be a part of the fun, you may come to the Island People Mas distribution center in the Jean Pierre complex on Saturday 2nd February between 5pm - 7pm to check if there are costumes remaining.

TIPS FOR FAST COSTUME COLLECTION: As you have probably heard, costume collection has been running very smoothly this year. But here are some helpful tips to make your experience as enjoyable and fast as possible:

1. The busiest time of day is from 5-7pm. We are open from 11am so try to avoid these hours if possible.

2. Rush hour traffic starts from about 3:30pm. Collect your costume earlier in the day to avoid traffic on the roads.

3. Please have your friends/family wait for you in one of our lounge areas while you collect your costume.

4. The entrance to our distribution center is on the West side of the Jean Pierre Complex, next to the Stadium.

5. Please try on your costume when you reach home (not while in line) and if you are in need of adjustments, please visit our adjustment center at our Mas camp located at #11 Stone street from 12pm-6pm.

6. If you have any questions, please visit our Information desk as you enter.



IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COSTUME COLLECTION

1. Please provide a Valid ID (or copy of a friends valid ID for their costume) in order to collect your costume.
2. Please provide an official Island People Mas Receipt or email print out in order to collect your costume.
3. Final Payments on all costumes must be by CASH or Local Debit Card only.
4. Black Widow Spider - Special Instructions:
Black Widow Spider Costume Distribution will be held at 1A Maingot Drive , St. Lucien Rd , Diego Martin (next to KFC) between the hours of 10:30 am - to 5:00 pm from Monday 28th January to Friday 1st February.


LOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION

The V.I.P Lounge - Jean Pierre Complex
Please use the main entrance of the National Stadium, and follow signs to your right for Secured Parking. If you have questions during the days of costume collection, please call 868.625.6121


DATES + HOURS OF DISTRIBUTION

We are open from 11:00am to 7:00pm Monday, 28th January - Saturday, 2nd February


SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION

Monday 28th January

* Cheetah
* Dragon Lizard
* Kingfisher Bird
* Lion and Lioness


Tuesday 29th January

* Cheetah
* Dragon Lizard
* Kingfisher Bird
* Lion and Lioness


Wednesday 30th January

* Great Egret
* Zebra
* Portuguese Man-O-War
* Red Tiger


Thursday 31st January

* Great Egret
* Zebra
* Portuguese Man-O-War
* Red Tiger


Friday 1st February

* Polar Bear and Brown Bear
* Crocodile
* Silver Fox
* Overseas


Saturday 2nd February

* Overseas
* Sale of uncollected costumes 5pm to 7pm

Costumes not collected before 5:00 pm on Saturday 2nd February will be sold and all monies forfeited. Uncollected costumes will go on sale from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday 2nd February.

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you next week.

Island People Mas

Island People Costume Distribution.

Blogger ~cb~ went to Island People for costume collection yesterday and the following is her account of the process, which by several reports so far has been a smooth operation:

Okay, so after rushing the fellas I was going with, because they were taking FOREVER, we reach to the Jean Pierre Complex around 12:15. As soon as we walked in, we were approached by this young fella who showed us which way to go and offered me further help by explaining what was what. I followed the guys to the cashier as one of them had to pay a balance and saw two other people waiting there in line while three others were being served (there was a cash only station available, so maybe to move faster you might wanna walk with cash instead of LINX).

As I walked into the cashier's room, I bounced up a friend of a friend who was upset because she was told that Frontline Kingfisher would not be distributed until Wednesday. So, one time I start to breathe hard , but I could not help but notice that everyone was extremely apologetic when they realized that I had just heard the news that my costume was not ready. That's a massive improvement from last year, so I did not make any noise. I handed my refund form to one of the Island People employees and continued with the guys to their collection.

Anyways, I went to the next side and again, lots of smiles and offers to direct us.

Like I said, Fastrak was empty, so the guys were sent to the Fastrak side, and since I was standing with a folder in my hand more offers to provide me with assistance. I said that I would have been Fastrak, but was only just told that I wouldn't collect until Wednesday. "Didn't you get a call?? We made calls to everyone. Are you an overseas masquerader?" I was then told that overseas masqueraders were omitted from this mass calling. BUT, to IP's credit, the young lady said it was her fault because she had delegated the responsibility to someone else, and didn't follow up. She then assured me that she would be there to hand me my costume on Wednesday, and continued apologizing for the duration of the guys' collection.

Bmobile Booth

Shortly afterwards, the fellas were done, they signed their checklists and made their way to the "extras" stand and were about to leave me, when I told them that I was still waiting for my refund.

Checklist for Ladies

I went back to the Cashier's area and signed off that I'd collected my refund and all was good to go. Again, the smiles and apologies for my having to return. The entire process was really quick. I think my costume was the only one with a delay. I saw some Lions being collected. And, well the King Fisher males got the "okay" from the guys I was with. I left there within the half hour, but that's because I had to get the refund, but was moving back and forth between the Cashier's area and the Collection area. Even with having to pay a balance, for the guys it was no longer than 20 minutes total. I'm very impressed that IP made such a vast improvement. Cheers to them. Now, that was for lunch time. I guess the true test is when you try to collect at 5:00pm...

Male Gooody Bag







Contents Inside of the Bmobile Knapsack
Animal print satchel
Notepad/calendar/address book
Mouse pad
Cup
Bandanna
Bmobile Lanyard/Lariat
Condoms
KY Warming Gel
Umbrella

Sample of female Goodies

Thanks to ~cb~ for her lovely photographs and great review!! I cannot wait to see photographs of the King Fisher Frontline cosutme!

Island People and Harts Distribution

Both Island People Mas and Harts will begin cosutme distribution on Monday January 28th. Emails with the specific dates and times for each sections will go out this week, I was told. In addition the advertisement will be placed in the newspapers and on the websites so keep checking for updates.

Island People will distribute at the Jean Pierre Complex and Harts at their mas camp.