Airport Transportation May 9, 2008

For those of you who will be flying into Charlottesville, the airport closest to the conference, Wintergreen offers shuttle transportation to and from the airport and there is also taxi service.  Here are the prices I have been quoted:

$135 one way for 1 to 3 people

$45 per person, up to 8 people

There is also taxi service to and from Wintergreen.  Ariana Transport has handicap vans (with lifts) available upon request.  For reservations please call 434-872-0194 OR 434-987-6910.  The approximate charge from Charlottesville to Wintergreen Resort is $85 for 1 to 4 persons.  This company will also drive to other airports such as Richmond, Dulles, and Reagan, call for a quote.  Currently they are charging $2.75/mile.

Another option is a rental car.  Here is a list of the following rental companies that can be found on-site at the airport.  The drive from Charlottesville Airport to Wintergreen Resort is approximately 45 minutes.

Rental Cars

• Avis: (434) 973-6000
• Hertz: (434) 297-4288
• National: (434) 974-4664

 

 

 

Registration has begun May 8, 2008

Registration has begun and I want to thank all of you who have already registered.  It looks like this is going to be a packed event, so please register now! The scholarship deadline has ended, so hopefully anyone that needed one applied before the deadline.

I’ve added a few more names to the faculty list so be sure to check that out. 

If you haven’t taken a look at the tentative agenda you may want to do so.  This will give you an idea of what time you need to arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday.

Don’t forget to bring your item(s) for the “Going Green and Giving Back” silent auction.  All proceeds will go to the IDF - SCID Initiative, and then given back to the SCID Community.

Register NOW!!! May 6, 2008

Registration for ”SCID Conference 2008″ at Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, VA has started.  Please register now by clicking the down loadable registration form at: http://www.primaryimmune.org/pubs/SCID_Conf_2008_registration.pdf

OR credit card users can go to the link at: http://www.primaryimmune.org/conferences/scid_conference_2008.htm

Remember, the registration fee is $250 per room (each room will accommodate approximately 2 adults and 2 children).

The registration deadline is June 3, 2008 so REGISTER NOW! Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration May 5, 2008

I will be posting the link for the online registration form as soon as the IDF sends it to me.  Please check back frequently, as it is supposed to be up and running on May 6, 2008.

Conference Agenda April 30, 2008

People have been asking me what time they need to arrive at Wintergreen on Friday, July 25th and what the agenda is for the weekend.  This is just a tentative agenda and may change as we get closer to the conference, but for right now this is what we are planning on.

Friday, July 25, 2008

4:00p.m.              Registration

6:30p.m.             Dinner and Entertainment (campfire w/smores, music)     

8:00p.m.             ”Getting to Know You” with Steve Bellamy

9-11:00p.m.       Cocktail hour (cash bar)

Saturday, July 26, 2008

8:00a.m.              Breakfast

8:30a.m.             Drop children off at SIB Shops

8:45a.m.             Carol Ann Demarett with the “Story of David Vetter”

9-11:45a.m.        Meetings

11:45a.m.           Pick up kids and bring them to lunch

Noon                   Lunch

12:30p.m.           Drop children off at the SIB Shops

12:45-4:30p.m.  Meetings

4:30p.m.             Pick children up from SIB Shops

6:00p.m.             Dinner

8:00-10:00p.m.  Family Activities (glow in the dark putt putt golf, rock climbing, games)

Sunday, July 27, 2008

8:00a.m.             Breakfast

8:30a.m.             Drop children off at SIB Shops

8:45-9:00a.m.    Barb Ballard and the SCID email listserv/support group

9:00-Noon          Meetings

Noon                   Pick up children and eat lunch

12:45-1:00p.m.  Closing ceremonies, conference adjourned

 

There are still scholarships available…. apply NOW! April 24, 2008

As the deadline for submitting your scholarship request quickly approaches, please keep in mind that all requests MUSTbe received BEFORE registration begins on May 6, 2008. 

• There are scholarships available to cover the cost of registration ($250 per room)
• Help with transportation costs

How To Apply:

Please write a letter stating how many people will be attending in your family, where you are from, why you’re coming to the conference, and what you hope to get out of the weekend. Email your letter to heather@scidangelsforlife.com or mail it to:

SCID, Angels for Life Foundation
P.O. Box 7734
Lakeland, Fl 33807-7734

*Letters will be accepted until April 30, 2008.*

 

Going Green and Giving Back Silent Auction April 19, 2008

Going Green and Giving Back Silent Auction

You can “Go Green” and “Give Back” at the same time! “Go Green” by donating a used item to the “Going Green and Giving Back Silent Auction”. Then “Give Back” by bidding in the auction itself. I am pleased to announce this exciting event will be included as a SCID Conference activity. I want everyone to come prepared for this fun exchange by bringing at least one item to donate to the auction, as well as bringing a check book to pay for the wonderful items you win.

Every registrant will be asked to bring with them at least one item to donate to the auction. The items do not need to be new, that’s where the “Going Green” part comes in. You can donate items which are in good, clean working condition, but which are no longer used in your house. All items will be displayed in a silent auction where all registrants may place their bids. All money collected will go directly to The SCID Initiative. So now, not only can you clean out some of those unused items, you can make a difference for a cause which is important to all of us.

What to donate:

Are there any stipulations on what I can and cannot donate? The first stipulation is that it be something small enough to be carried home in a suitcase or airline carry-on bag. Since many of our families will be arriving by plane, we want to have items which can easily return home with them. Second, the item must be in like-new working condition, clean, and have all its original parts. Third, no clothing or personal items please, unless they are unworn, with original tags. Fourth, stuffed animals should only be donated if they are new, with original tags. Think about those items which you or your kids no longer use. Some suggestions include:

• Family Friendly DVD movies
• Books, especially children’s books which your children have outgrown or popular reading list books
• Children’s games, board games, toys, with all original parts and instructions
• Costume jewelry that’s been stuck at the bottom of your jewelry box because you just don’t like it anymore
• Scrapbooking supplies that you’ve grown tired of using
• Electronic game disks or cartridges for current game systems such as: GameBoy, Game Cube, Wii, PS2, PS3, or Xbox which your kids have either beaten or outgrown
• Small household accessories such as picture frames, vases, decorative accents, etc. that just don’t go with your current décor

So start your spring cleaning and start thinking about the “Going Green and Giving Back Silent Auction” and make your friends “Go Green” with envy when they see the wonderful items you’ve won!

Logo Contest Is Over April 8, 2008

We’ve chosen a winner!!!

First, I want to thank everyone who completed an entry for the logo contest.  It was a tough decision but we’ve chosen our winner and the design will be printed on the conference T-shirts.  The winner will be announced at the conference and the cash prize will be given during Saturday evening’s dinner reception, or mailed to the recipient if the winner is not present. 

Great job everyone!

Correction April 1, 2008

 LOGO CONTEST MAILING INSTRUCTIONS:

The address where I told you to send your drawing to was incorrect!!!!!
The PO box was listed as 7743 instead of 7734.  At least one person has had their drawing returned because of this error.  If you or anyone you know sent in a drawing for the contest, please contact me right away at Heather@scidangelsforlife.com and let me know. I’m going to hold off  judging the ones that have been submitted until I’m  sure I have all of them.

Remember the correct address for the contest is:  P.O. Box 7734 Lakeland, Fl. 33807-7734

Sorry for the mix up!!!

UPDATE March 24, 2008

As we near the end of March, the logo contest is coming to an end.  This is your last chance to submit a drawing and possibly win $100.  The winner will be announced during the conference.  Check the “logo” category of the blog for further details.

Things are progressing with the conference.  I am currently working with Diana Gill at the IDF on registration.  The Immune Deficiency Foundation has been gracious enough to host online registration for this event.  Thank you IDF! Registration will begin on Tuesday, May 6th and will run for four weeks only.  Remember, space is limited and we will be accepting applications on a first-come, first-severe basis. 

It’s not to late to fill out a scholarship application.  Those of you who have already done so, you will be hearing from me shortly with instructions on how to fill out your online registration.