Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 Hi! I'ts time to start thinking about the 4th Annual East Coast Suaree'. For those of you who are new to the group, each year, on the 2nd to last weekend in June, we host a picnic for individuals who have Down Syndrome and their lucky families (us). The picnic is mainly attended by members of the UpsnDowns list but, is basically open to anyone with DS and their family. Last year, we had 191 people attend from at least 10 states and 2 countries. I think all who attended would agree that the Suaree' is a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. As in the past, we will again have the auction and Karaoke (and Barb McCullough will again dance on the tables. :-) ) Due to the size of the event and the distance many people travel to attend the Suaree', I am investigating having the event catered. The local Ruritan caters picnic and it is believed that it should not cost more than $5 - $7 per person. Casten has set up a listserve for the Suaree' and we are in the proccess of getting it and the the related site ready (there's really not that much to do). Look for the listserve to be fully operational in a month or so. The listserve will allow us to disseminate information and plan for the Suaree' without clogging up the list. Some basic information thus far: The 4th Annual East Coast Suaree' What is it? - A get together for individuals with Down Syndrome and their lucky families. When - June 22th (8:00 p.m. - ?) campfire June 23 (picnic 1:00 - ?) swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, whiffle ball, auction, games, karaoke, socializing. June 18 - The day after, Soccer game, camp fire, who knows? :-) Where - Ravenscroft Family Park, Keyser, WV. 30 min. South of Cumberland, MD and 70 minutes West of Winchester VA. Contact Person - Kent Moreno Kent_Moreno@... Pictures - To see pictures of the previous three Suarre's, go to: www.leeworks.net/suaree/suaree.html www.leeworks.net/suaree'/suaree2.html http://disabilities-us.com/thealbum/east2.html http://disabilities-us.com/thealbum/east3.html Auction - For the past two years, we have had an auction to help fund the Suaree'. The auction has turned out to be one of the big hits of the Suaree'’ with the kids especially having a wonderful time. Item for the auction are brought from home by the attendees. Items should be in good condition. Due to the large number of items brought to last years auction, this year, we will continue to have the live auction for items of interest to the children (as they love to bid on things) and a silent auction for items of interest to adults. T-shirts - We will again have T-shirts and canvass carryall bags for sale. The price of each item will be 1 or 2 dollars above cost. This will cover the cost to have the design made and any related costs. Any surplus will be used for the Suaree’. Last Year’s design featured the words “Life is full of ” and the graphic of a boy and girl on a seesaw. This year’s design is undecided but, two early contenders are: Two children climbing a mountain. One child is at the bottom of the mountain and the other at the top. Another possible choice has 2 hot air ballons each with one child in the basket. One balloon is up higher in the air and the other lower. Any suggestions with regard to the design of the T-shirt are most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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