Keeping Up With
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas • 2800 NW Loop 410 • San Antonio, TX 78230 • (210) 349-4372
Volume 15, Issue 3
July 2013
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Executive Director................1 HUGS...................................1 Buddy Walk..........................2 Teen Club.............................3 Playgroup..............................3 Adult Matters!......................3 Kid Connection....................3 Information Meetings..........4 Mentor Orientation.............4 D.A.D.S.................................5 Day at Splashtown...............5 Thank You............................5 National Clown Week..........5 Meet David...........................6 Gabby's Moment..................7 Educational...........................7
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Message from Terri Mauldin ... Welcome to the summer issue of the Down Syndrome Association’s newsletter! Summer is in full swing with lots of events, changes, and additions to the DSASTX. The Spring Picnic was held on Sunday, May 19th and was a huge success! We had over 300 people attend, and everyone had a wonderful time. I want to thank Toyota Texas for sponsoring the event, Jack Faour and Richard Buford for doing all the grilling, the exhibitors that provided the games and activities for the guests, and all the families that came out to enjoy a wonderful day. On Saturday, June 8th, the 10th Annual Audrey’s Day at the Beach was held in Rockport, Texas. Yes, the Shockley family has hosted this event for 10 years - hard to believe! There were many families that attended this awesome event and enjoyed sun, water, food, and tons of fun. Thank you again to the Shockley family and all the volunteers in Rockport! Bill, Jackie, Ray, and Aggie always host a wonderful event enjoyed by all! Don’t forget, the Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, September 28th at Heroes Stadium. The Buddy Walk registration site is open and ready for team registrations and donations. We are asking everyone that has registered or donated in the past to PLEASE use your login information from last year. For more information, please see the article later in this newsletter.
I hope you take a moment to read the newest section of our newsletter, Self-Advocate News by Jessaca Bond. Jessaca is a self-advocate that serves on the DSASTX Board of Terri Mauldin Directors. She will write an article from her point of view for each issue! Please read her very first article and help me thank Jessaca for her continued support and vision for the DSASTX. As you can see, we are busy, and hopefully we are providing the best support and services to individuals with Down syndrome. They are our inspiration and make our jobs so enjoyable! In order for us to be as efficient as possible, I am going to please ask everyone to call the DSASTX office if you plan to attend any of our events. At most of our events, we provide food and refreshments and we base the purchase of these items on the number of people who have RSVP’d. We also understand that plans can change after you have called the office, so please try to contact us to let us know that you will not be able to attend so we can adjust our numbers and not purchase unnecessary items. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of your summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Buddy Walk on September 28th.
Self-Advocate News..............8 Volunteer Highlight.............8 HUGS Inaugural Gala.........9
Who We Are.......................11
The DSASTX H.U.G.S. Annual Giving program is an easy way to donate with a one-time, quarterly, bi-annual or monthly gift through automatic donations via a credit or debit card with amounts as low as $5. With every donation given through this program, you become eligible for the H.U.G.S. Recognition Club!
Calendar of Events.............12
Visit the DSASTX website – HUGS link to start your monthly giving today!
Fiesta Especial......................9 Outreach.............................10 Contributions.....................10
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