Massachusetts D.A.D.S.

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Gentlemen:
Who might remember the meeting we had with a that helpful advisor for setting up a Trust Fund for our kids?  It would have been a couple years ago.  And if you do remember, would you share the contact information for the man who spoke?  I'm ready to look into setting something up and now can't locate the paperwork.  I think Kathy moved it.
Please post any info here, and if I do find out otherwise I'll post it myself.
Thanks!
 
Martin Bauer
mbbauer@comcast.net

 
Dear Friends of DADs, I am a new member of the organization and a relatively new
parent.  My son Chase was born back in July with Down Syndrome and it has changed
my life.  At first we were devastated, not knowing what to expect. However, as each
day went by, we became increasingly excited and accepting of his differences. On the
day Chase was born, we were prepared and madly in love with this little bundle of
joy. To us, he is perfect.

Check out Grand Am racecar #28 on SPEED channel @4pm to support children with Down syndrome http://www.guardianangelmotorsports.com/kids-in-need/paul)

We hope you can join us for our first annual golf tournament on Monday, August 30, 2010 at Easton Country Club (Easton, MA). As indicated on the registration form, you can sign up as an individual ($125/golfer) or as a foursome ($500/foursome). It's a scramble format, so you'll play each person's best ball (and you most likely won't have to worry about hitting out of the woods!).

Last Sunday, June 6, 30 families braved the dire weather report and joined DADS at Kimbal Farm in Westford. Despite the ugly weather forcasts, we were spared any rain until after ice cream was served. Everyone I spoke with appeared to have a great time and we were able to meet some new friends.

The DADS National group would like to know who is attending the NDSC Conference on July 16-18 at Walt Disney World, Florida. They are not presenting, but do plan on having an exhibit. They would love to have some Massachusetts members work the booth, hang out and maybe they will have an informal DADS gathering while there.

The Massachusetts D.A.D.S. chapter has partnered with multiple Applebee's restaurants in Massachusetts to host a Dining to Donate fundraiser event on Thurs. April 15th.  There are seven participating locations for this event in Brighton, Leominster, Methuen, North Attleboro, Quincy, Raynham and Worcester.  Depending on the location, up to 20% of you parties food bill (tax, alcohol and gratuity excluded) will be donated to the Mass D.A.D.S.

2010 looks to be a very productive year for DADS.  We are going to be funded through the MDSC and are planning a fund-raiser/event/outing for each month (except January).  On Wednesday, January 20, DADS held its first meeting of 2010 at John Harvard's Brew House in Framingham.  Our guest for this meeting was Dr. Brian Skotko.  There was a great turn out and several wives of DADS members were also there.