So far, on the agenda we have
Survey/Data collection
Yearly report- Val Betts
Neuter information, complications – Aimee Darling
Raffle, door prizes, contests and/or games – All
Lunch together on Saturday at each location – All
SUGAR Group yearly reports and information (financial, quilts, etc)
Swap Shop * at some locations * Vendors from many locations send a sampling of their items for sale at each location. Provides variety for all locations.
Here is some specific information for each site.
AMARILLO
Hostesses: Chris Reams & Val Betts
Location: Comfort Suites
6318 Ventura Drive , Amarillo, TX, US, 79110
Accommodations: There are several rooms available for free stay for 4-6 out of town guests. Rooms are available on a first-come basis. If coming from out of town, please contact Val for more information on these rooms and/or local hotels. Hotel info available upon request.
Friday Afternoon – Dr. Walsh will be in attendance to provide FREE wellness exams for all who wish to have their gliders seen. Wellness exams will include fecal analysis, urinary analysis, physical exam and consultation with Dr. Walsh, weight check and a written report, signed by Dr. Walsh.
Friday night: Friday night in Amarillo will begin with gathering at Rosa’s Café for dinner (on your own) and then moving to Val’s mom’s house for game night. This will be a fun time just to get to know each other better.
Saturday Lunch – Will be prepared by Val’s mom. A taco pile-on and Chocolate Eclair are on the menu this year.
Gliders allowed at event on Saturday? Yes, so long as they are secured in a zippered bonding pouch or a travel cage/carrier. Gliders are not allowed to roam and owners should be aware of the dog(s) in the area.
Glider food provided for out of town guests? Yes – VGV, fruits and veggies
Child care provided? No
Activities for children? Possibly – please check with party hostess before bringing children.
Additional notes: Pouch Bingo Saturday night after webcast ends.
Will participate in the Swap Shop
Registered Attendees:
Val Betts (Something_To_Believe_In)
Chris Reams (Texas T)
Jamie Trujillo (jdtru)
Brandon Seth Trujillo
Holly Robinett (hrobinett)
Morgan Schumann
Tom & Barbara Willems (Hondo)
Barbara Sparks
Ken Pedigo
Tyler Hernandez
Dr. Bradley Walsh & Family
Rusty & Rhonda Ricenbaw
Crystal Anderson
Registered Vendors:
Glider Pals - Toys, cage sets, specialty sleeping spaces
Holly’s Hobby- cage sets, bonding pouches
CHICAGO AREA
Hostesses: Jen Kloepfer & Amy Gonka
Location: Will be provided to registered attendees
Accommodations: TBA
Friday Night: TBA
Saturday Lunch: TBA
Gliders allowed at the event on Saturday? Yes.
Childcare provided? No
Activities for children? No
Glider food provided for out of town guests? Yes – The Pet Glider diet, fruits and veggies
Childcare provided? No
Activities for children? Possibly, if some register. Please check with party hostess before bringing children.
Additional notes:
Will have a Swap Shop
Registered Attendees:
Jen Kloepfer (jen102375)
Amy Gonka (Triple Trouble)
Nancy Reich (Mick72)
Celeste Sigmund (CSteele)
Sara Ostheimer
Karen B.
Registered Vendors:
Spoonful of Sugars - Gliders and Gear
DETROIT AREA
Hostess: Karen Milas
Location: Karen’s House - Address given to attendees after registration
Accommodations: There are a limited number of spaces available for out of town guests to stay at Karen’s.
Additional hotel information
Crossland Economy Studios - Detroit - Livonia
11808 Middlebelt Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
DAYS INN LIVONIA - DETROIT
36655 Plymouth Road/I-96, Plymouth & Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48150 US
These are the two hotels that are pet friendly by Karen's house. Rates are around $50 a night I did not see any pet fees.
Friday Night: Crafting Party! Come learn to make something great for your gliders!
Friday night will also include a recipe tasting contest and urinalysis testing on gliders.
Saturday Lunch: Guests in Detroit will enjoy homemade soups, breads and desserts.
Gliders allowed at the event on Saturday? Yes
Glider food provided for out of town guests? Yes
Child care provided? No
Activities for children? No
Additional notes: Pouch Bingo Saturday night after webcast ends
Will participate in Swap Shop
Registered Attendees:
Karen Milas (sugeebaby)
Suz Enyedy (Sugar Glider Suz)
Nancy Chua (Oplok)
Samantha Albright
Sue Gibson (Sue Sugar Glider Breeder)
Kent Gartner (Kent)
Maritza & Gary (Mara1966)
Sandy Carey (Scarryzoo)
Alicia Dwivedi (Sweet as Suggies)
Angela Bammel
Sunday Niewoit (Sunglider)
Registered Vendors:
The Pampered Glider
Suz' Sugar Gliders
Sue's Suggies and Supplies
AUSTIN AREA
Hostess: Shawna Grupe
Location: Shawna’s house - Address to be provided to registered attendees
Accommodations: Shawna can accommodate up to 20 people at her home, so long as you don’t mind sleeping on air mattresses. So, slumber party at Shawna’s!!!!
Friday Night: Pouch Bingo and a hot tub party
Saturday Lunch: TBD
Gliders allowed at the event on Saturday? Yes, but only in secured bonding pouches or carriers. There are large dogs in the home.
Glider food provided for out of town guests? Yes – VGV, fruits and veggies
Child care provided? No
Activities for children? No
Additional notes:
Will participate in Swap Shop
Registered Attendees:
Shawna Grupe(USMom)
Laura Rowley (MyBonnie)
Elizabeth Stewart Whitley (Kolizabeth)
Tiffany Stewart
Nancy Lynch
Registered Vendors:
GREELY, CO. --------- VIEWING PARTY ---------------
Hostess: Brenda H.
Location: Brenda’s home – address to be given to registered attendees only
ATTENDING VIA ONLINE WEB CAST
Mary Mattern (mmatt)
Tina Black (sitkasmom)
Kylah E (Kyro298)
Brenda C (BCChins)
Tiffany Battles
Kevin Feist
Shannon Bryant
Bobbie Van Eck (bjve)