Saturday, November 12, 2011

DECEMBER 2011 EVENT

Hello FCC Families,
It is now time to commit to the FCC-CF December event! I need to know who is coming so that we have enough supplies and I also need to be able to assign adults to help out so that everything will run smoothly.
PLEASE RSVP BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th!!! If you think you will be there, let me know that also. Please let me know how many adults and how many children.
Payments need to be made to FCC-CF by Saturday, December 3rd.
You can mail a check to FCC-CF c/o Kim Edney, 112 Overlook Drive, Chuluota, FL 32766.
I have determined the cost: $3.00 per person (ages 2 and up), which will cover the food, etc (hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, prizes).
A couple of people have told me that they have small (2 person) bounce houses, if anyone has a large one that we could use, please let me know. If not, we can set up a couple of small ones. (I will get with you ahead of time to get them)
Still looking for someone to make balloon animals, hats, etc and would be willing to do this for the kids. Let me know.
If you have any game ideas, please let me know.
If there are any question, email or call me.
Thanks,
Kim Edney
407-927-9522
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm: CARNIVAL MIDWAY (location: 112 Overlook Drive, Chuluota, FL)
I will need lots of adult help for this! If you have or know someone who has and will let us borrow any of the following, please let me know ASAP: popcorn machine; sno-cone machine; carnival games, etc.,
If you know how to make balloon animals, hats, etc and would be willing to do this for the kids, let me know.
COST IS STILL BEING DETERMINED but will be minimal
Food served: Hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, (hopefully sno-cones), lemonade, sodas, water,
games, prizes
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SAVE THE DATE: CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY!!! SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 MORE INFO TO COME
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FCC-CF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN JANUARY for the 2012 YEAR!

Friday, July 15, 2011

2011 Summer Events

FCC-CF JULY EVENT:
Come and join us in making and eating Chinese Dumplings!!   us
SATURDAY, July 16, 2011 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

“Dumpling Festival”
 Location:              Azalea Park United Methodist Church
                        50 Willow Drive
                        Orlando, FL

http://azaleaparkumc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=75

COST:  $2.00/PERSON.    PLEASE MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE TO "FCC-CF"  AT TIME OF RESERVATION TO:

Kim Edney
c/o FCC-CF
112 Overlook Drive
Chuluota, FL 32766

!!!You must RSVP by TOMORROW  Tuesday, July 12, 2011 to Kim Edney at fccfamily@yahoo.com  or by phone (407)927-9522 for this event!!!

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FCC-CF AUGUST EVENT:

Get out of the heat and meet us at the skate rink!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th  from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(the rink is open from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm and you are welcome to come early/stay late)

LET'S SKATE ORLANDO
14207 West Colonial Drive
Winter Garden, FL 34787

http://letsskateorlando.com/frameset.html

COST:  (CASH ONLY) $30.00 for a family/group of 4 OR $8.00 for individual admission - includes skates

SNACK BAR AVAILABLE (see their website- link above)

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FCC-CF SEPTEMBER EVENT: 

!!MOON FESTIVAL BEACH WEEKEND!!-
If you have not already received the info for this event, your membership dues have not yet been paid!
Info will be emailed to all current paid FCC-CF members.  (Membership forms can be found at www.fcccf.org)

FCCCF Membership

It is time again to renew your FCC-CF membership, if you have not already.

Options to pay your FCC-CF membership dues for 2013 (if you haven't already- ask if you are unsure). Moon Festival will be a "Members" only event again this year. The dues are still only $25.00 per family for the year! All money is used to set up the monthly events (drinks, paper products, pavilion rentals, Moon Festival, etc.).
1.) Check, made payable to FCC-CF OR
2.) Paypal, see directions below
PAYPAL: I have set up a paypal account to receive payments for membership dues, CNY, and any other event with a fee. With this, you can send money directly from a credit card or paypal account to FCC-CF OR you can still send it via a check to Jean Dexter (all info is on the membership form).
To use paypal, go to their website www.paypal.com , sign-in (if you have an account) and/or click "send money" (if you don't have an account), use the "friends and family" option (without account) or the "personal- money owed" option (with account), enter the dollar amount to be sent (ie: $25.00 for membership dues, etc.). BE SURE TO USE THE "GIFT" OPTION, or you will need to pay any additional feesSend to email address fccfamily@yahoo.com . Don't forget to put in a message (ie: membership dues for "your family name", or CNY for "your family name", etc.) so that we know what it is for. (call 407-927-9522 or email me if you have any questions)
I have attached the 2013 Membership Form (you only need to fill it out and send to Jean Dexter (all info is on the form) if:
1.)You are new; OR
2.)your infomation (address, email, phone, number of children, etc) has changed.
IT CAN BE SENT TWO WAYS: you can fill it out on your computer (it's a word doc), save it and email it to Jean or to this email OR you can print it and mail it to Jean (address is on the form).

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Families with Children From China - Central Florida Chapter
Membership information:
Who can join Central Florida FCC?
The purpose of FCC is to provide a network of support and education for families who've adopted from China and to provide information to prospective parents. We also welcome organizations, family members and anyone else with an interest in China to join us.

Benefits of joining?
  • you will receive a Membership Directory
  • Discounts to Special Events – are just for FCC members only!!
FCC sponsors several special events throughout the year including Chinese New Year, Easter Egg Hunt, Moon Festival, and others. Fresh ideas and assistance are always welcome.
As a member, you and your children will be listed in the FCC directory making it easy to find families in your state, city, even your neighborhood. Plus, every listing includes each child's Province of origin, birth date and adoption date and agency. FCC policy ensures the FCC database, directories, and membership lists are for use only by FCC adoptive and prospective adoptive families.

How much does being an FCC member cost?
$25 a year payable in January of each year;
$250 for lifetime membership.

How do I become a member?
Joining is easy! Just print, fill out the application and mail it in with your check payable to the FCC Treasurer.

Mail to:
FCC Treasurer
398 Blythville Avenue
Deltona, FL 32725-9017
How many members?60± as of 2011.
Questions?
Please e-mail the Membership Coordinator at jeanster1@bellsouth.net.





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Copy, Paste The information below to email: 





FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM CHINA
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION                               


 

1.                 Print this from, enter requested information and mail with a $25 check payable to:
2.                 FCC-CF Membership, 398 Blythville Avenue, Deltona, Fl 32725-9017
3.       Questions?  E-mail Jean Dexter:  ctrpjd1@ocnjcc.org   
                       
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
--An opportunity for your children and parents to make new friends                              
--Special planned events planned the third weekend of every month (unless specified)
--Access to an FCC-Central Florida Membership Directory

Date:_______________________

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:


 

                      China Adoptive Family_______
                      Waiting Family_____________                                                           
                      FCC Organization___________
                      Friend____________________
                      New Member______________

 


Are you an adoption agency/professional or other organization?
                        (If yes, please indicate)______________________

FCC-Central Florida Directory

Do you wish to be included in the FCC-Central Florida Directory?  Yes_______  No_______                                    
                       
            FCC-CF database, directories and membership lists are for he sole use of FCC-CF adoptive and prospective adoptive families.  They may not be used for commercial or any other purposes without the written consent of the FCC-CF Board.  Directories are made available only to the families listed in it.
                                                                                                           
Parent’s name(s)________________________________________________________________

Home Address:_________________________________________________________________

City________________State____________Zip_______________________________________

E-mail address(es)_______________________________________________________________


Phone(s): Home_________________Work_________________Mobile____________________

Children (Please also include birth children.  Use additional paper if necessary.)

Name(s)                     Birth date               Adoption Agency        Adopted from          Agency
                                                                                                   (City/Province)


























Volunteering:(Select first and second choice:)

The events we hold each year rely on volunteers to help plan and staff.  We ask that every member consider volunteering so that work is distributed throughout our membership.  Please indicate your first and second choice for helping in any of the following events:

Chinese New Year Celebration______________

Easter Egg Hunt_______________

MoonFestival Beach Weekend________________

Newsletter articles________________

Cultural research (to incorporate into events)_________________

Other Activites_________________

We give our (my) approval for my child’s picture(s) and first name to be used on the              FCC-Central Florida website:              Yes______   No________


 

                       

Please send completed form to:

FCC-CF Membership                                     Please make check payable to:
398 Blythville Avenue                                    FCC-Central Florida
Deltona, Florida 32775-9017
                                               
                                    Questions?  Please contact:

                                    Jean Dexterctrpjd1@ocnjcc.org
                                    Membership Coordinator

FCCCF Resources

Resources TOC


Adoption information/resources


  • Adoptive Parents China (APC)--a support group for parents and prospective parents adopting from China. Founded April 19, 1999, this Yahoo listserve now has 17,661 members 


China
  • A Mother's Love--is dedicated to helping the orphans in China through surgeries, education, foster care and nanny programs. "With God's help, we continually raise funds to help the orphans in China through foster care, medical assistance and education." Please visit our website atwww.amotherslovechina.com


Magazines/Books

Adoption agencies Warning: not all of these agencies are licensed in Florida


Shopping

  • Celebrate the Child--Memory books, cultural items, dolls, music, videos, language learning, jewelry and a heritage pride area.

  • China Memories--Memory books for Chinese adoptive families.

  • China Sprout--Chinese cultural products and services

  • Mandy's Moon--On-line source for unique multicultural & adoption products.
  • Paper Pregnant -Just because you are not showing does not mean that you are not a mom-to-be! Let the world know that you too are expecting a baby by adoption with these Paper Pregnant items!

  • Yahoo! List on China Shopping--Sharing information on shopping in China on your adoption journey! Check out the files and bookmarks!



Travel
  • Adoption Travel--A resource for international adoption travel planning
  • CDC Travel Information--Health Information for Travelers to East Asia
  • Currency cheat sheet--Cheatsheet allows travelers to create and print a currency converter table for their next trip.
  • Currency converter--A multi-lingual Currency Converter with up to date exchange rates provided from leading market data contributors and is filtered for validity.
  • Lotus Tours
  • Texas Medical Kit--Medical Kits for traveling families are available. Donations received from these kits go directly to help those children who have not yet been adopted around the world.
  • White Swan Hotel--Hotel has Mercedes Benz for hire, an option if you want to ride in a car with seatbelts in the rear :-)
  • Yahoo! List on China Travel--Information very specific to travel details on an Adoption Trip to China! This includes details on airlines, hotels, transportation, China travel agents, city and provincial information, sightseeing, tours, itineraries, and pricing. Check out the files and bookmarks!