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) 

7:30p.m.             Story of David Vetter by Carol Ann Demaret    

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

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

Saturday, July 26, 2008

7:45a.m.             Breakfast

8:15a.m.             Drop children off at children’s activities

8:30-11:45a.m.  Meetings

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

Noon                   Lunch

12:30p.m.           Drop children off at the children’s activities

12:45-4:30p.m.  Meetings

4:30p.m.             Pick children up from the children’s activities

6:00p.m.             Dinner/”Going Green” Silent Auction.

7:00p.m.             SCID email listserv by Barb Ballard

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

Sunday, July 27, 2008

7:45a.m.             Breakfast

8:15a.m.             Drop children off at the children’s activities

8:30-11:45a.m.  Meetings/closing ceremonies

11:45a.m.           Pick up children

Noon                  Lunch, conference adjourned

 

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. 

Contest February 27, 2008

LOGO Contest Deadline Extended!!!

It’s not to late to enter the contest because the deadline has been extended to March 31st!!! 

• Wouldn’t it be great to see your artwork on the back of the conference T-shirts?
• In need of $100? That’s the reward for the winner!
• Get drawing and submit your request now.   

Rules and Guidelines:

1. This contest is for CHILDREN only and you must be 16 years of age or under.
2. Please use colored markers and draw free hand.
3. Email your drawing, name, phone number and address to Heather@scidangelsforlife.com or snail mail it to P.O. Box 7734 Lakeland, Fl. 33807-7734
4. Deadline is March 31st so make sure you have your drawing submitted before then.
5. The winner will be announced at the conference and the cash prize will be given at that time.
6. Winner does not have to be present to receive prize.

Registration February 22, 2008

At this time we have not received all of our anticipated funding for the conference.  That being said, we are going to have to charge each family a $250 non refundable registration fee, paid during your registration process for the conference.  This registration fee will include:

1.  2 nights lodging at Wintergreen Resort and Spa

2.  All meals (six total)

3.  All children’s activities

4.  All educational activities

This really is a great deal for everyone who attends, as the price for one nights lodging alone is approximately $130.00.  The registration fee is charged per room, not per family, so if you are planning on coming alone and want to pair up with someone, you will only be charged one registration fee.  This also means, for example;  if you come as a family of four you will only be charged $250 for the entire weekend.

I’m hoping as we get closer to registration time (the beginning of May) more funding will come in and we will be able to reduce the registration fee.  There is no chance that it will be more that $250 but there is a chance it will go down! I will update this site immediately if/when that happens.

Remember, there are a limited number of scholarships available to help if this is going to be to much financially for you.  We would like to see everyone that wants to attend, be able to do so.  Please check out the “Scholarship” section of this blog for more information on how to apply.  Scholarships are being accepted until April 30, 2008.

For those families who are planning on making a “vacation” out of this, the resort will honor room prices for 2 days prior to the conference and 2 days after the conference. 

1.  Studio    $119.00/night

2.  Lodge Room  $129.00/night

3.  1 Bedroom Condo $139.00/night

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at Heather@scidangelsforlife.com

February 15, 2008

I’ve decided to start updating the blog on a weekly basis, so please remember to check back frequently. Today is the deadline for funding, so I’m hoping to have the cost per family listed by next week. Without knowing how much money there will be in donations, I am unable to give an accurate number. As you can see by the sponsorship page we’ve had an excellent response to our request for funding support.

**Don’t forget to have your children enter the Logo contest…..there is a great CASH prize! Please check the “Contest” section for the rules and remember the deadline is quickly approaching. Thank you to those of you who have let me know your children are currently working on a design.

Logo Drawing Contest! January 30, 2008

Thanks to the creative mind of Lisa Hellier, a mother of a SCID angel, we have a motto for this year’s SCID Conference: “Closing Doors on SCID, Opening Hope on Treatment. ”

That being said, we need a logo to go with our motto. This is where all of you come in, we are having a contest for the most creative logo. The logo that is chosen will be printed on the back of the T-shirts that will be given out to all participants at this years conference. The lucky winner will also win a $100 cash prize for having the winning design.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. This contest is for CHILDREN only and you must be 16 years of age or under.
2. Please use colored markers and draw free hand.
3. Email your drawing, name, phone number and address to Heather@scidangelsforlife.com or mail it to P.O. Box 7734 Lakeland, Fl. 33807-7734
4. Deadline is March 31st so make sure you have your drawing submitted before then.
5. The winner will be announced at the conference and the cash prize will be given at that time.
6. Winner does not have to be present to receive prize.

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