**January 6th, 2024 MINI- CONFERENCE**

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Hello Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Coda, and hearing people of Vermont.  I am David Krueger, president of Vermont Association of the Deaf (VtAD).  I, on behalf of VtAD, am announcing the VtAD mini-conference event.  

This event will be at the Old Labor Hall in Barre  (address: 46 Granite Street, Barre) on Saturday January 6, 2024 from 1p – 4p.  This is the same location for the annual DVAS soup festival.  

The mini-conference will have two headliners: a presentation on “Restorative Justice” by Franly Ulerio-Nunez and VtAD board election for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-Large.  

The admission cost is free for VtAD members and $5 for non-members (with the option to pay for VtAD membership), paid at the door. 

Hope to see you there!  

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**REPOST- ANNUAL VtAD Polar Bear Swim Fundraiser!!**

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Hello Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Coda, and hearing people of Vermont.  I am David Krueger, president of Vermont Association of the Deaf (VtAD).  I, on behalf of VtAD, am announcing the Annual VtAD Polar Bear Swim fundraiser.  

This fundraiser event will be at Oakledge Beach in Burlington, Vermont at 11am on Monday January 1, 2024.  

The goal of the fundraiser is to raise money for community interpreting costs for DeafBlind people.  

The cost for each individual polar bear swimmer is $10.  

The general plan is to meet at Oakledge Beach just before 11am and once the group is ready, we all will go to the waterfront and go swimming.  It is up to you to swim or just wade in where water level is above your knees for a dip in the water.  You can go into the water once or as many times as you want.

The plan is simple!  Come join us!  YES, LET’S GO!!   

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**ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM FUNDRAISER**

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Hello Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Coda, and hearing people of Vermont.  I am David Krueger, president of Vermont Association of the Deaf (VtAD).  I, on behalf of VtAD, am announcing the Annual VtAD Polar Bear Swim fundraiser.  

This fundraiser event will be at Oakledge Beach in Burlington, Vermont at 11am on Monday January 1, 2024.  

The goal of the fundraiser is to raise money for community interpreting costs for DeafBlind people.  

The cost for each individual polar bear swimmer is $10.  

The general plan is to meet at Oakledge Beach just before 11am and once the group is ready, we all will go to the waterfront and go swimming.  It is up to you to swim or just wade in where water level is above your knees for a dip in the water.  You can go into the water once or as many times as you want.

The plan is simple!  Come join us!  YES, LET’S GO!!   

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12/7 VTAD BOARD MEETING @ 7PM!!

Please feel join us and watch our meeting. Please ensure to close your screen until when we are done with meeting and feel free to share your thoughts, opinion, and etc.

Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85783446849?pwd=b0k1bjhVMWJ3T0psSXZwTDdDUWZ2dz09

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See you all there! 🙂

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Meet Nick Lalanne- Regional I Board Member!!!

Click the link below to see video of Nick Lalanne!

https://www.fb.watch/oER-IPrwPQ/

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