2013 SUGAR Group RRRoundup Information

2013 SUGAR Group RRRoundup Information

The 2013 RRRoundup will be unlike any event previously - bigger and better than last year's even! We have been hard at work to ensure that there will be many surprises and bigger prizes than any year before.


ADDITIONALLY - the gathering will be available for you to participate from home if you aren't able to attend. For a small fee, those who can't physically be at the event can participate from home as they will be given access to all the educational materials, live chat interface with the event and live viewing of all the speakers and demonstrations. There are even a few activities and door prizes planned ONLY for those participating from home. Many of you have become familiar with our webcast service, and this will be the same. So, whether you can make it to Tulsa or not, you can participate in the RRRoundup. You won't want to miss the teaching from this year!

With a focus on research and rescue needs, this gathering will put strong emphasis on data collection and education. We have been hard at work for many months planning this gathering and assure you that you will want to be a part of this event.

Details will be revealed as we are able to confirm them. But, we wanted to give you this information right now so you can begin or continue your plans to attend knowing all the options available to you. We will post hotel information, FAQ and other exciting details in the next 4-6 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you all there - in one way or another

I can't wait! You all have to come, it is a ton of fun! And, the hands on learning is invaluable!

Someday I would love to be there in person. Until then. I will be there online winning lots of those infamous Bono Bucks!!

I have been working all morning on some special activities for this weekend - and on firming up hotel arrangements. I'm getting so excited! This weekend is going to be just PACKED with fun and information!

stop that I have quilts to get done by then

I just found out I can have that time off from my new job!!! Woohoo!!! Can't wait to see everybody!

Whooo hoooo!

Yay! I am loving that I get to see y'all!

I'm jealous that I can't be there in person
But I'll see you all via my monitor!!!

That's the next best thing, Bobbie! ;)

True....and I can still win those coveted bono bucks

Early registration rates end in TWO days. Get your registration paid before rates increase. :)

3 more weeks!!!!

I'll get the attendee list updated this weekend and hope to get the menu and proposed schedule up too.

Can't wait!!!

I know! I am so excited. Sadly, Jeff will not be coming with me this year - he can't get the time off of work. :( He's disappointed he'll miss all the fun. I'll be leaving the dog, Nacho, with him so he isn't too lonely. This will be the longest Jeff & I have been apart since we started dating on 10/14/2011...lol.

Brenda, do you still need a roommate (or 2)? I might know someone looking.

I do!

Great! Check your email, please.

I'm getting so excited! Wish I wasn't so overwhelmed with stuff that has to get done before then.

I am looking for a roommate to help with the cost of the hotel if anyone would like to share a room with me please let me know or let me share a room with them, thank you...I can't wait to meet everyone.

Heidi

Is everyone now set with roomies and travel arrangements?

if you need help, please let one of the staff know. We want to make this an enjoyable experience for all.


Also, we have a few folks who have paid for registrations, but not filled out the form 0r who have filled out the registration form and not paid. Please make sure you do BOTH so that we can get you all set up. We don't want anyone to miss out on this experience!

Only 12 days left! I'm so excited!

Signed up for online and Paid!!

Proposed schedule (subject to change)

THURSDAY, FEB. 28

Arrival at hotel
6:30 PM – glider food available for pick up in Val’s room
7:30 PM – Meet & Greet begins in Val’s room



FRIDAY, MARCH 1

9:30 – specimen collection and weigh ins
10:30 – 1:30 – free wellness exams
2:00-3:00 – SUGAR Group staff meeting – STAFF ONLY - others lunch on your own
3:30-6:00 - Pouch Bingo
6:30 – Glider feeding
7:00 – Dinner begins
7:30 PM CST – begin webcast – Personality plus awards winners and announcements



SATURDAY, MARCH 2

9:30 AM CST – Webcast begins – Morning Session
Morning activities include: 2012 activity report, Demo new options for testing, A portion of the annual data report, memorial video

12:15-1:15 PM CST – Lunch Break

1:15 PM CST – Afternoon session
Afternoon activities include: Q&A with panel (to include Dr. Walsh), A special message from TSG, financial report, a few give-aways

4:30-5:30 - BREAK (feed gliders and vendors set up)

5:30 – Evening Session
Evening activities include: Final portion of data report, Q&A regarding data report, demo of packing for necropsy shipping, auction for online participants, raffle.

7:30 PM CST – event ends -- Vending for those attending in person.


All of those participating in person will receive an email with more info from Val sometime this weekend.
All of those participating from home will receive an email from Val with log-in instructions and more info sometime between Sun-Wed. of next week.

Only a few more days left! I am so excited!!
Can't wait to see everyone!