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Flower City Down Syndrome Network
15th Annual Auction Gala PDF Print E-mail
Written by Becky Wiesmore   
Friday, 15 January 2010 16:10

The FCDSN Annual Auction Gala will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010.  Mark your calendars today and plan on attending our first major fundraising event for 2010.  Our 15th Annual Auction Gala promises to be another fun-filled evening of friendly competition, all in the name of raising money to support the programs that FCDSN is proud to offer its members. 

             With financial support from our members and the community, we are able to continue to sponsor programs for our members, such as our Social Groups,  Parent Support Meetings & workshops, our Day Long Conference, Newsletter mailing, Birth Packet distribution, and our Cash Reimbursement programs.

Our auction is held at the Ridgemont Country Club located at 3717 Ridge Road West in Greece.  This is an adult-only formal evening event and there will be a cash bar available throughout the evening.  The Auction Gala is open to all members of the community, as well as all FCDSN members.  Your participation is essential to hosting a successful event.  In addition to a delicious buffet dinner, there will be a fun-filled and fast-paced live auction, a Silent Auction, DJ Chris Scribani, and Raffle tickets. 

             To view and print a Reservation Form, click HERE, then fill out your reservation form and mail it in early.  Registrations that are post marked by March 24th, will be entered in and Early Bird drawing. Winner will receive a $50 certificate from Simply Certificates. All registrations will be due on or before April 1st

            Watch for your invitation in the mail, and plan on joining us this April!  Volunteers are needed to make this event a success.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let us know how you can help.

 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 16:45
 
2010 DayLong Conference PDF Print E-mail
Written by Becky Wiesmore   
Sunday, 06 December 2009 22:10

Save the Date! Annual Day-Long Conference!  Saturday, March 20, 2010!

 

Speaking this year will be the mother/son team of Barbara and Michael Cardella as Keynote speakers in the morning.  The Cardella's share their experiences in advocacy, and are both Toastmasters (a non-profit organization that teaches communication and leadership skills).

 

Also at this year's conference will be Keynote speaker FCDSN member Dan Kulp in the afternoon.  Dan will be talking about his amazing journey, growing up with several siblings with Down syndrome.  He will also share stories and anecdotes about his own adventures as the father of two adopted children from China, both of whom have Down syndrome. 

 

There will also be programs for Teens & Self-Advocates to participate in the day of the conference.  Watch your mailbox and email inbox for details coming soon!  To view and print a conference registration form, click HERE

 

Watch for your invitation in the mail, and plan on joining us this March!  Volunteers are needed to make this event a success.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let us know how you can help.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 21:59
 
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