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Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio • 2800 NW Loop 410 • San Antonio, TX 78230 • 210-349-4372
Volume 13, Issue 2
APRIL 2011
What’s
inside...
Executive Director ..............1
Buddy Walk ........................1 NDSC Convention ..............2 Adult Matters! ....................2
News & Notes ......................3 Special Events ......................4 Educational..........................4 Fitness Program ......................5 Out & About........................5 HUGS ..................................5 Support Groups ................6 Kid Connection ..................6 Teen Club ............................7
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Downs KEEPING UP WITH
Message from Terri Mauldin ... The Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio is in the process of some staff changes! I want to welcome Angie Cronin to the Down Syndrome Association as the new Volunteer/Office Coordinator. Angie was previously the Administrative Assistant/Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for the Alpha Home. She has lots of experience training and recruiting volunteers, so we are very excited to have her join the DSASA! It is with sadness that Nana Knowles has resigned as the Special Events Coordinator. Nana was with the DSASA for over two years and made quite a connection with all our families. Please join me in wishing Nana much success as she moves on to a new opportunity. I would like to welcome our new Special Events Coordinator, Stephanie Anderson. She was involved with the DSASA as chairman of the Hoot ’n Holler event for the New Braunfels Branch. We are certainly blessed to have such a dynamic person join our organization. Congratulations to Richard Glancey! Richard signed up for our monthly H.U.G.S. donation program, and his name was drawn as the winner of the Spurs vs. Warrior tickets! Thank
you, Richard, and all the others that are giving so graciously through this wonderful program. If you would like to sign up to give, see the homepage on our website, www.dsasa.org. Terri Mauldin This is a very busy time for the DSASA with many events coming up over the next few months. Inside this newsletter, you will find information about the Annual Spring Picnic, Audrey’s Day at the Beach, and of course, the Buddy Walk! These are all in addition to the monthly activities we plan for our families. On Saturday, March 12, the Adult Matters! participants attended the 2nd Annual Spring Formal. This event was held at Aldaco’s at Sunset Station, and everyone was beautifully dressed in their formal attire. I want to thank Aldaco’s for the party room, Richard Hughes for the DJ services, Chris Reilly for the wonderful photos, and the ladies (and gentleman) from the San Antonio Junior Forum for volunteering. This was an extremely successful event - we can’t wait for next year!
Playgroup ............................7 Meet Your Board ................7 Survey ..................................8 DSASA Conference ............9 Meet Anthony....................10 Contributions....................11 Outreach ............................11 Who We Are ......................11 Calendar of Events ............12
Buddy Walk 2011 The Buddy Walk is the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome throughout the United States. We are beginning the planning process and would like your help! If you are interested in volunteering your time and being part of this incredible event, please contact Angie Cronin at acronin@dsasa.org or 210-349-4372. Our first planning meeting will be held on May 12 at 6:30 at the Down Syndrome Association office, 2800 NW Loop 410. In addition, Corporate Sponsorship
opportunities are available. What a terrific way to show support for all individuals with Down syndrome in our community! If you would like more details about corporate sponsorship opportunities or if you know any companies that may be interested, please contact the DSA office at 210-349-4372. Please visit the DSA website for updated information regarding the Buddy Walk 2011.