[WADNet Post] Aug 7: General News
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GENERAL NEWS
-- IMPORTANT: FCC - VRS Non-compete Issue
-- Sprint/BlackBerry 8703e Update
-- Sprint/BlackBerry 8830 Update
-- GOING ON VACATION?
-- NEW ORGANIZATION: WIKODA
-- Water Tower View Apartments
-- 2007 Performances at the Commonweal Theatre
-- Aug 17-19: CDHH Family Learning Vacation, Lions Camp
-- Aug 18: 2nd Annual Four Clubs Deaf Picnic
-- Aug 30-Sep 3: 5th Midwest Timberfest of the Deaf
-- Oct 20: Round Table Conference
-- Oct 27: WTCI Community Gathering
-- Dec 31: New Years Eve 2007
-- 2008: Northcentral Technical College Reunion
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IMPORTANT: FCC - VRS Non-compete Issue
Ed Bosson just did an Alert on www.edsalert.com on important issue
called VRS’s “non-compete clause”.
Check out vlog on "FCC seeks comments on non-compete clause". It is
important that you comment about this.
(Contributed by: Jack Cassell, WADNet Reader)
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Sprint/BlackBerry 8703e Update
BLACKBERRY 8703e from SPRINT RELAY
Offer $249.99 plus tax (before mail-in rebate, if any)
$29.99 Data Only Service Plan (Unlimited Email, Wireless web access,
unlimited Instant Messaging, and Nationwide Data Coverage)
• Free Sprint Relay Wireless Program
• Free SprintIP on AIM
• Free SMS/Text Messaging
• Brilliant color display and font sizes
• GPS enabled
• 64 MB memory
• Full QWERTY keypad
• Easy viewing of attachments
• What is new? You can use your BlackBerry as a modem. Fast downloads,
fast surfing, and checking emails
• Only .20 cents per minutes for voice calls when used
If you wanted to make sure if your area works and double check before
you decide to purchase this BlackBerry, feel free to check your location
at www.sprintrelaysupport.com Look at Wireless Coverage Check and put
your home location in.
Here is the website for you to get the rebate offers, go to
www.sprintrebates.com
Contact: Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you & Happy Sprint!
Faye Peters
(Contributed by: Faye Peters, Sprint)
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Sprint/BlackBerry 8830 Update
New Model BLACKBERRY 8830 from SPRINT RELAY…
Offer $299.99 + tax (before any mail-in rebate)
($199.99 after mail-in rebate. This amount needs to be charged to your
credit card at time of purchase)
$29.99 Data Only Service Plan (Unlimited Email, Wireless web access,
unlimited Instant Messaging, and Nationwide Data Coverage) with 2-Year
Contract
Sprint 30-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
• Unlimited email service
• Unlimited internet access
• Unlimited instant messaging
• Unlimited SMS/Text Messaging
• Unlimited Phone As Modem (PAM)
• .20 cents per minute for voice phone call plus .20 cents for LD calls
• Sprint IP Wireless Relay Service Software Pre-Installed
• Incoming calls will be blocked, you can contact customer service to
remove the block
• SIM card for international use can be purchased separately when
traveling internationally
This offer not available at any Sprint Stores. See Sprint Relay
Subcontractors for this special offer for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Customers only. For more information please contact Faye Peters by email
at Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx
Any questions or concerns, contact: Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you & Happy Sprint!
Faye Peters
(Contributed by: Faye Peters, Sprint)
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GOING ON VACATION?
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NEW ORGANIZATION: WIKODA
WIKODA as an organization is being formed!
A few of us has been very busy coming up with fabulous ideas and
projects to raise money to support several causes under WIKODA. One of
the main causes is to raise money to send Kodas to the KODA camp. It is
expensive to send one kid there and many of us could not afford it.
There are other reasons, check us out at the Groups.yahoo.com/WIKODA and
join us! (Koda means kid of deaf adults.)
(Contributed by: Karen Dishno, WADNet Reader)
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Water Tower View Apartments
Water Tower View Apartments
for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blind seniors
1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Beautifully designed for your needs,
carpeted, all appliances,
Washer-dryer hook-up, underground parking.
Many Community activities to choose from
Prices range from $665-$850 heat included
Apply for a position on our waiting list - must be income qualified
Contact Carol TTY/VP 888-532-4107
or
Katie TTY/VP 888-532-4135
Equal Housing Opportunity
Katie Voss, Housing Consultant
Cardinal Capital Management, Inc.
135 South 84th St., Suite 100
Milwaukee WI 53214
TTY/VP: 888.532.4135
VP IP Address: 75.100.117.42
Office: 414.727.9902
Fax: 414.727.9731
kvoss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.cardinalcapital.us
(contributed by Katie Voss, Cardinal Capital Management, Inc.)
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2007 Performances at the Commonweal Theatre
Please join us for American Sign Language interpreted performances of
all of our mainstage productions in 2007.
Patrons in need of interpreter services will receive a 50% discount on
all tickets, courtesy of the Commonweal and VSA arts of Minnesota
For reservations, call 800-657-7025 or email tickets@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Visit www.CommonwealTheatre.org for more information.
Jill Underwood
Resident Company Member
Commonweal Theatre
www.commonwealtheatre.org
507-467-2905 x206
Use www.goodsearch.com and select Commonweal Theatre Company as your
designated cause. We'll get a penny every time you search!
"Wait Until Dark" by Frederick Knott - September 16 at 2pm - in our new
theatre!
"Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov - November 4 at 2pm - in our new theatre!
"Inspecting Carol" by Daniel Sullivan - December 16 at 2pm - in our new
theatre!
Patrons in need of interpreter services will receive a 50% discount on
all tickets, courtesy of the Commonweal and VSA arts of Minnesota.
For reservations, call 800-657-7025 or email tickets@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Website: www.CommonwealTheatre.org
Jill Underwood
Resident Company Member
Commonweal Theatre
www.commonwealtheatre.org
(Contributed by: Jill Underwood, Commonweal Theatre)
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Aug 17-19: CDHH Family Learning Vacation, Lions Camp
Save the Date - Family Learning Vacation 2007
Be sure to save the Date for Family Learning Vacation 2007, which will
take place at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI, August 17-19.
Family Learning Vacation (FLV) is an annual event sponsored by the
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, where families with d/Deaf and
hard of hearing children from all over the state get together for a
weekend of fun, friendship and interesting workshops. FLV has become a
tradition for many families in Wisconsin, so please mark your calendars
and take advantage of this special experience this August 17-19.
We’re also looking for volunteers with a strong interest in working with
d/Deaf and hard of hearing children to help with activities throughout
the weekend. For more information about FLV or to learn about volunteer
opportunities available, please call the Center at 414-604-2200 (Voice)
/ 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email ckometer@xxxxxxxx
Kerry Malak
Communications Director
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.cdhh.org
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Aug 18: 2nd Annual Four Clubs Deaf Picnic
Hosted by Four Deaf Clubs:
Southern Lakes Association of the Deaf
Racine-Kenosha Club of the Deaf
Madison Association of the Deaf
Greater Milwaukee Association of the Deaf
Second Annual Four Clubs Deaf Picnic!
10am - 8pm
Darien West Side Park
Darien, WI
For more details, go to
http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/slad/DeafPicnicAug172007.pdf or go to
http://www.wi-deaf.org, then click "WAD Chapter Events" under WAD
Chapters, then click "Four Clubs Deaf Picnic 2007" link.
You can also see event info in the Community Calendar on WAD website -
just go to August 18, 2007 in the calendar.
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SPECIAL REQUEST:
Due to popular demand by the attendees at the Deaf Picnic last year,
they would like to have desserts at the picnic again this year on August
18th.
Can some members please bring some desserts... here are the following
requests:
~ Desserts must be cut into individual pieces.
~ Each piece must be individually wrapped in a CLEAR SARAN WRAP
~ This is important: If any nuts (including peanut butter) is one of
the ingredients in the dessert, PLEASE write a small note on the
individual pieces indicating
it has nuts/peanut butter. Reason: some people are allergic to nuts.
~ Please make desserts that do not require the use of forks or spoons.
(We will not provide any forks or spoons.)
~ NO PIES, please!
I appreciate your help!
Thank you,
Susie Kelly
Deaf PIcnic Secretary
(Contributed by: SLAD Officers, SLAD)
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Aug 30-Sep 3: 5th Midwest Timberfest of the Deaf
Come to Midwest Timberfest of the Deaf (MTD) at Camp Lakodia for
lumberjack contests, good fun and great socializing! MTD will provide
daytime events and Camp Lakodia will host nightly events. Vendors will
have booths to sell or advertise products and services. Bring your
family to this unique lakeside setting in Eastern South Dakota!
ø Ax Throwing
ø Log Splitting
ø Single Bucking
ø Much More!
Additional information plus Combo and Combo + Lodging prices can be
found here:
http://www.wi-deaf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=59
If you have questions, email Kevin Ryan, MTD Chairperson, at
wrestkpt42@xxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Dave Surprenant, WADNet Reader)
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Oct 20: Round Table Conference
Round Table Conference
of
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2007
TIME: Board meeting: 9:00am, Round Table Conference: 1:00pm
LOCATION: Madison Association of the Deaf Clubhouse
MAD Social afterward
More details will be on WAD's website later.
(Contributed by: Jerrod Keim, WAD President-Elect)
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Oct 27: WTCI Community Gathering
WTCI Fall 2007 Community Gathering
Saturday, October 27, 2007
9am - 4pm (lunch is on your own, or pack a bag lunch with your own
beverages)
Menasha Public Library
Company "E" Room
440 First Street, Menasha
Cost: FREE
What We'll Do:
MORNING:
Review of bylaws, inclusion of any last revisions, then a vote to accept
the bylaws as revised to be presented to members for ratification at the
Spring Banquet.
AFTERNOON:
Mini-training on strategic planning, with SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats) analysis of WTCI with small group breakouts for
discussions
RSVP REQUESTED BY OCTOBER 13, 2007 (for head count)
RSVP to Jim Powell, President
E-mail: president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
VP: niceodie.homedns.org
TTY: 608-825-9791
Voice: 800-678-7960
Or, to get a mail-in registration form, you can go to WTCI site at
http://www.wi-deafdir.info
(Contributed by: Jim Powell, WTCI President)
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Dec 31: New Years Eve 2007
West Suburban Association of the Deaf
is proud to host...
New Years Eve 2007
Monday - December 31, 2007
Entertainment:
Pinky Tells the Real Story Videophone & Video Relay Service II
Flame Juggler
*Prizes
*Dance Contest!
*Best Outfits Contest
*Photography
*Surprise ! :-)
Radisson Hotel
at Ballroom Entrance
1725 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
See website for more information: www.wsadeaf.org
or attached flyer/announcement
(contributed by: Tim Mahoney, WADNet Reader)
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2008: Northcentral Technical College Reunion
We plan to have Northcentral Technical College Reunion in 2008. I am
looking for addresses for those who atteneded at Northcentral Technical
College. We need help to find those addresses. If any one know the
addresses, please email me or send to one of our committee members: Barb
Anhalt, Scott Retzleff and Cathy Morrissey.
Here is the list of names that we try to find the addresses:
Brenda Bielenski, Larry Golly, Richard Fleming, Jeff Lielenski, Daryl
Christianson, Joel Shiver, Joseph Serio, Jane Dyne, Robert Call, Jame
Kuzinski, Bryan Samb, Phyills Abendroth, Barb Baungandt, Sherry
Christansen, Rene Petert, Mike Fehl, David Fleming, Jenny Garcia, Susie
Gau, Layvonne Koskey, Sue McGabe, Terre MIscho, Laurie Passow, Nancy
Shedick, Pat Smrstick, Melissa Steuber, Bryl Vardre, June Vodvarka, Sue
Uollenweider, Kay Closs, Pam Joachim, Tom Smith, Keith Mischo, John
Staszak, Larry Hintz, Mike Fahich, Jim Prink, Susan Fleming, Diane
Vander Zander.
We would like to send the survey for the information before we plan to
have the reunion in 2008. I hope to hear from them by End of October
2007, so we can work on the plan for 2008. My email address is
nuttycathy1@xxxxxxx, Banhalt143@xxxxxxx, and retzleff@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you
Catherine Morrissey, committee of NTC- Wausau
(Contributed by: Catherine Morrissey, NTC-Wausau Reunion Committee)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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