Calendar of Events
Do you know what the
Spina Bifida Association’s branded color is?
It is TEAL (PMS320).
It is the green/blue color.
Help organize family and friends to wear teal and start getting people to recognize our organization's color.
January 2008
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Tuesday, January 8 - SBAWI Program and Evaluation Committee Meeting
Contact the office for location and time.
January 7-13 - Spina Bifida Association: Folic Acid Awareness Week
www.folicacidinfo.org
January 14-20 - National Wellness Institute Health and Wellness: Folic Acid Awareness Week
Thursday, January 17 - SBAWI at St. Francis Library
4230 South Nicholson Avenue, St. Francis
As part of National Folic Acid Awareness Week, the SBAWI staff will be hosting an informative and fun event at the St. Francis Library starting at 6:30 pm. It is free to attend. Register in person at the library or by phone at 481-7323.
http://www.stfrancislibrary.com/
The SBAWI office will be sending information to hospitals and clinics to increase awareness. Posters and brochures are available to distribute in your community. Please contact Tish Sylvester for folic acid items by ordering online at www.sbawi.org, via email or calling.
February 2008
National Children's Dental Health Month
February 11-17 - Random Acts of Kindness Week
Tuesday, February 5 - SBAWI Program and Evaluation Committee Meeting
SBAWI office, 6:30 pm
Monday, February 11 - SBAWI Board of Directors Meeting
SBAWI office, 6:30 pm
Friday, February 15 - SBWins March/April submittal deadline
March 2008
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month
Wednesday, March 26 - SBAWI at Assurant Health
Milwaukee
Employee awareness and Sprint for Spina Bifida promotion event.
Wednesday, March 26 - SBAWI at US Bank
Milwaukee
Folic acid nutrition awareness event.
April 2008
National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month
April 7 - World Health Day
Sunday, April 13 - Family Connection
Layton State Bank
4850 South Moorland Road, New Berlin
11am-1pm Swap item drop off
1pm-5pm Presentations
As part of National Library Week, SBAWI will be presenting information on the materials available in the SBAWI Lending Library and updates on new fund distribution policies. In additional to the presentations, we are inviting families to participate in a toy and book swap session. Bring your gently used books and toys to swap for new items with other families.
Friday, April 11 - SBWins May/June submittal deadline
Saturday, April 26 - Mom's Coffee
10am-Noon
Shorewood (For complete location details, please RSVP to the SBAWI office.)
Join other mom's to share your experiences and to socialize in an informal setting.
Would you like to host a Mom's or Dad's Coffee in your area for SBAWI families?
If so, please contact the office at 414-607-9061 to make arrangements.
May 2008
May 4-10 - National Nurses Week
May 7 - School Nurses Day
May 11-17 - Women's Health Week and National Hospital Week
Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 - UMOS Cinco de Mayo Springfest 2008
Noon-9:00 pm
United Migrant Opportunity Services Corporate Headquarters
2701 South Chase Avenue, Milwaukee
Folic acid nutrition awareness event.
Shop for Mother's and/or Father's Day via GoodShop!
GoodSearch.com
has launched a program to increase funds to our fundraising program -
GoodShop!
More than 100 great stores have teamed up with GoodSearch for you to purchase a new book, computer, DVD, pair of shoes or clothing. Just designate your donation to SBAWI, click on the store's logo from the GoodShop site and then shop as you normally would. No username or password is required. You will get the same great prices, but every time you place an order, you will be supporting SBAWI with donations that average around 3% of the sale but can exceed 20%!
June 2008
National Safety Month
Wednesday, June 4 - Mom's Coffee
10am-Noon
Greendale (For complete location details, please RSVP to the SBAWI office.)
Join other mom's to share your experiences and to socialize in an informal setting.
Would you like to host a Mom's or Dad's Coffee in your area for SBAWI families?
If so, please contact the office at 414-607-9061 to make arrangements.
Friday, June 6 - SBWins July/August submittal deadline
Wednesday, June 18 - Danny's Golf Outing
Ironwood Golf Course, Pewaukee
35th Annual Spina Bifida Association National Conference
Sunday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 25
(Leadership Sessions: Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 22)
(Town Hall Meeting and Delegate Meeting: Thursday, June 26)
Tuscon, Arizona
Contact the SBAWI office to sign up to be a retailer for 2008 Adopt-a-Ghost® awareness and fundraising campaign. Retailers that sign up before the end of June 2008 will have an added bonus of being cross marketed at the 15th Annual Sprint for Spina Bifida!
July 2008
July 13-19 - National Therapeutic Recreation Week
Saturday, July 26 - Journey of Hope
6:00 P.M.
AMF Bowling - Bowlero
11737 West Burleigh, Wauwatosa
Food and Fun with a group of young men riding
across the country to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities
(and FREE BOWLING TOO)
RSVPs by July 18th, 2008 to the SBAWI office.
Sunday, July 27 - Ella's Golf Outing
benefiting SBAWI
Two Oaks North Golf Club
Wautoma, WI
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
$65/person
18 holes, cart, dinner
Register by July 10, 2008 by calling 920-295-6849 or
ellasouting@centurytel.net
August 2008
Medic Alert Awareness Month
Saturday, August 2 - Sprint packet preparation day
Volunteers are needed to process registration packets.
If you would like to help, please contact the SBAWI office for more details.
Saturday, August 9
15th Annual Sprint for Spina Bifida
Monday, August 11 - SBAWI office closed
Friday, August 15 - SBWins September/October submittal deadline
Saturday, August 23 - Bowery Golf Outing
Wind Lake - Further details to be announced.
September 2008
Baby Safety Awareness Month and Healthy Aging Month
September 24 - National Women's Health and Fitness Day
September 27 - Family Health and Fitness Day USA
October 2008
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Adopt-a-Ghost® awareness and fundraising campaign
Paper die cut ghosts are available to adopt for a dollar donation throughout the month of October
at retail locations throughout the state. Following are retailers that will be continuing the tradition in 2008:
Royal Car Wash - Milwaukee and Racine locations
Friday, October 17 - SBWins November/December submittal deadline
November 2008
National Family Caregivers Month
November 10-16 - World Kindness Week
November 18-24 National Family Week
November 27 - National Family Health History Day
December 2008
December 5 - International Volunteer Day
Friday, December 12 - SBWins January/February 2009 submittal deadline
Tap the Potential Calendar showcases all the wonderful events and activities taking
place each month in celebration of people with disabilities in our community.