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Chapter News |
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26th annual National Convention to be held in minneapolis, mn |
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Pickle ball tournament at blair high school continues to be a success |
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The iowa connection Iowa chapter of the Huntington’s disease society of america |
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The 2011 Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s 26 National Convention is scheduled for June 23-26 in beautiful Minneapolis/St. Paul. Bryan Viau, President of the HDSA Minnesota Chapter issued a personal invitation to his fellow HD Warriors, “I am contacting you so far in advance in order that we all start planning to promote the attendance to all families and professionals in the Midwest within driving distance of Minneapolis/St. Paul.” Karen Brown added, “You will not be disappointed.” |
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Iowa Chapter President and Vice-President at last year’s convention in Raleigh, NC |
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The HDSA Iowa Chapter is pleased to announce scholarships to the26th Annual National Convention at the Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota, June 24-26, 2011. These scholarships are made available through a generous bequeath from the Carol Sorenson estate. Scholarships may be awarded to Huntington’s Disease patients, families, caregivers, supporters, social workers or clergy. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Each scholarship will cover convention registration costs and may include stipend to help cover approved associated expenses up to $375. All recipients are required to attend the convention events. We will also cover convention registration costs for family members staying in the same hotel room, up to 4 people. Convention registration for each recipient will be completed by HDSA Iowa Chapter. Convention registration does not include hotel accommodations. To book a room contact the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South. Book by May 22, 2011 in order to receive the HDSA Convention rate. Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55439. Reservations: 866-837-4278 or go to www.hdsa.org/conventionhotel. Hotel accommodation at the Sheraton Hotel can be made through HDSA Iowa Chapter upon request of the scholarship recipient. HDSA Iowa Chapter is not liable for transportation, safety or care of recipients of this scholarship. All applications must be received by May 10, 2011, and may be mailed, faxed or scanned. Scholarship award decisions will be made by May 20, 2011 and recipients of these awards will be notified shortly following. Return completed applications to: HDSA Iowa Chapter 1824 G Ave Essex, IA 51638 712.379.3319 or fax 712.379.3317 |
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This must be completed and submitted to HDSA Iowa Chapter as your application for the 2011 Iowa National Convention Scholarship. All information will remain strictly confidential and will not be shared. Deadline: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Final awards will be made by Friday, May 20, 2011. Applicant Name: Age: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Special Meal: First Convention?
If you are applying as a family, only one application is required. Please list the names and ages of all family members staying in the same room. Name: Age: Special Meal: First Convention? Name: Age: Special Meal: First Convention? Name: Age: Special Meal: First Convention? Please answer the following questions: 1. I have attended: HD fundraiser Support groups State conventions National Conventions I am new to HDSA and this would be my first event. 2. What do you hope to gain by attending this convention?
3. Type of financial help needed. In order to send as many people as possible to the convention we ask that you let us know level of assistance you request. Please check one. Full Scholarship – Convention registration, which includes tickets to the Gala Dinner on Saturday, for you and your family members staying in your room and additional funding to cover hotel accommodations, travel expense, and other approved expenses up to $375. Receipts are required for approval. Partial Scholarship – Convention registration, which includes tickets to the Gala Dinner on Saturday, for you and your family. RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF APPLICANTS: I hereby accept full responsibility for my own safety and care should I be awarded a HDSA Iowa Chapter 2011 convention scholarship. Signature of Applicant: Date: |
