Good Morning Kazapalooza Families,
I have been sick and unable to work on the reference guides, therefore I'm going to extend the deadline to Wed. June 3rd.
I have just over 50 families information so I know there are many more families who have not sent in their information. I would love everyone to be included.
Please send an e-mail to kristans@mchsi.com with a family picture (or any picture if you don't have a family one), all family member names, region and year Kaz cutie was adopted, and if any of your other children were adopted please include the country as well, city where you live and any other contact info you would like included such as blog, e-mail, phone number.
Thanks so much. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.
Kristan
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
How our donations this year help the children in Kaz.
It is very exciting for me (Gretchen) to be able to announce exactly what our fundraising will accomplish this year. The proceeds from our raffle and fundraising efforts at Kazapalooza 2010 will go to Two Hearts For Hope. Below is a description of exactly how we are helping the children in Kazakhstan.
The Karakastek orphanage is located in the Almaty region and is home to children age birth to 7 years old. The baby home houses anywhere from 75 to 125 at a given time. It is a village orphanage that is only supported by the local government and is very poor and under funded. The children lack proper nutrition, are very small and often sick. Part of the reason for their sickness and malnutrition is poor water conditions. Most children adopted from Karakastek come home with bacteria or parasites that are caused by drinking or ingesting contaminated water. Just looking at statistics of children that are adopted with parasites we are sure that many of the children still waiting for a family are also infected. We can change their diets or supply vitamins but it will only do so much if the water is not also changed.
On our recent trip to Kazakhstan we were approached by the orphanage doctor asking for help in purchasing a water filtration system. Our board has decided that this is a fantastic way to improve the lives of the orphans at Karakastek.
Our fundraising goal is $3000. With this money we will purchase 6 water systems and 24 replacement filters. Please join with us in making sure the children are no longer made sick by drinking contaminated water.
Our experiences in Kazakhstan really make you stop and think about how much needs to be changed. While we wish we could do it all, our goal remains to provide small acts to better the lives of those orphans still waiting for their forever families.
The Karakastek orphanage is located in the Almaty region and is home to children age birth to 7 years old. The baby home houses anywhere from 75 to 125 at a given time. It is a village orphanage that is only supported by the local government and is very poor and under funded. The children lack proper nutrition, are very small and often sick. Part of the reason for their sickness and malnutrition is poor water conditions. Most children adopted from Karakastek come home with bacteria or parasites that are caused by drinking or ingesting contaminated water. Just looking at statistics of children that are adopted with parasites we are sure that many of the children still waiting for a family are also infected. We can change their diets or supply vitamins but it will only do so much if the water is not also changed.
On our recent trip to Kazakhstan we were approached by the orphanage doctor asking for help in purchasing a water filtration system. Our board has decided that this is a fantastic way to improve the lives of the orphans at Karakastek.
Our fundraising goal is $3000. With this money we will purchase 6 water systems and 24 replacement filters. Please join with us in making sure the children are no longer made sick by drinking contaminated water.
Our experiences in Kazakhstan really make you stop and think about how much needs to be changed. While we wish we could do it all, our goal remains to provide small acts to better the lives of those orphans still waiting for their forever families.
Monday, May 24, 2010
FINAL SCHEDULE*****PRINT THIS
Kazapalooza 2010!
FRIDAY JUNE 18, 2010
6:00pm to 9:00pm Night at the Museum!
Special Venue: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 390-5437. The museum is .83 miles from the hotel.
Kazapalooza 2010 kicks off with a family friendly evening at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. There will be plenty of hands on activities for kids and their grownups to enjoy. A casual dinner will be served and families are encouraged to picnic throughout the museum. Menu items include; pizza, fruit, cookies, juice, soda and water.
Please note this is the official registration site for Kazapalooza 2010. Be sure to check in at the museum’s front desk to sign in and pick up your Welcome Gift Bag! If you are unable to attend this event and would like a welcome gift bag we kindly request that you arrange for another family to pick up your bag.
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TO WEAR YOUR KAZ COLORS!
SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010
Breakfast on your own…
9:00am to 10am Two Hearts for Hope Presentation
Join us in the WRIGHT BALLROOM to learn more about this year’s designated charity, Two Hearts for Hope. Get updates on the Playground project and mission trip and learn about new opportunities to help the orphans in Kazakhstan.
10:00am to 11:00am Auction Item Preview
Stop by the WRIGHT BALLROOM to check out all the wonderful items available for auction. Remember all proceeds benefit Two Hearts for Hope’s mission to improve the lives of orphans in Kazakhstan! Auction tickets will be available for sale during the Kazapalooza luncheon for $5 each. Cash and checks made out to Two Hearts for Hope only please.
11:00am to 1:30pm Kazapalooza Luncheon
Join us in the MONARCH BALLROOM for our main event for food, raffles, prizes, fun with a magician and a slide show starring YOUR gorgeous children! Our kid friendly lunch menu includes; Wisconsin’s famous mac and cheese, hotdogs, brats, salads and veggies & fruit.
A separate ticket is required for this event.
WEAR YOUR OFFICIAL KAZAPALOOZA 2010 T-SHIRTS!
Naps on your own!!!
2:15pm to 4:30 Sprecher Brewery Tour
Participants should meet in the lobby of the hotel promptly at 2:15pm. $2 per person “bus fare” will be collected prior to boarding the bus, (exact change preferred/cash only). Payment for the tour may be made in cash or by credit card at the brewery.
Prior reservation for this event is required. Adults are required to show valid ID.
Dinner on your own…
7:00pm to 8:30pm Kazapalooza Pool Party
The Kazapalooza festivities continue at Paradise Landing where we have access to 20,000 square feet of aquatic fun!
Late night activities on your own…
SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2010
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Breakfast on own…
9:00am to 10:00am Spoon Presentation in the WRIGHT BALLROOM
Parents are invited to attend this informative presentation on the unique nutritional and dietary needs of children adopted from Kazakhstan. An opportunity for Q&A following the presentation will be provided.
10:00am Paka Paka
Families are invited to stop by the Kazapalooza Event Room throughout the morning for one last informal visit before heading home.
FRIDAY JUNE 18, 2010
6:00pm to 9:00pm Night at the Museum!
Special Venue: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 390-5437. The museum is .83 miles from the hotel.
Kazapalooza 2010 kicks off with a family friendly evening at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. There will be plenty of hands on activities for kids and their grownups to enjoy. A casual dinner will be served and families are encouraged to picnic throughout the museum. Menu items include; pizza, fruit, cookies, juice, soda and water.
Please note this is the official registration site for Kazapalooza 2010. Be sure to check in at the museum’s front desk to sign in and pick up your Welcome Gift Bag! If you are unable to attend this event and would like a welcome gift bag we kindly request that you arrange for another family to pick up your bag.
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TO WEAR YOUR KAZ COLORS!
SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010
Breakfast on your own…
9:00am to 10am Two Hearts for Hope Presentation
Join us in the WRIGHT BALLROOM to learn more about this year’s designated charity, Two Hearts for Hope. Get updates on the Playground project and mission trip and learn about new opportunities to help the orphans in Kazakhstan.
10:00am to 11:00am Auction Item Preview
Stop by the WRIGHT BALLROOM to check out all the wonderful items available for auction. Remember all proceeds benefit Two Hearts for Hope’s mission to improve the lives of orphans in Kazakhstan! Auction tickets will be available for sale during the Kazapalooza luncheon for $5 each. Cash and checks made out to Two Hearts for Hope only please.
11:00am to 1:30pm Kazapalooza Luncheon
Join us in the MONARCH BALLROOM for our main event for food, raffles, prizes, fun with a magician and a slide show starring YOUR gorgeous children! Our kid friendly lunch menu includes; Wisconsin’s famous mac and cheese, hotdogs, brats, salads and veggies & fruit.
A separate ticket is required for this event.
WEAR YOUR OFFICIAL KAZAPALOOZA 2010 T-SHIRTS!
Naps on your own!!!
2:15pm to 4:30 Sprecher Brewery Tour
Participants should meet in the lobby of the hotel promptly at 2:15pm. $2 per person “bus fare” will be collected prior to boarding the bus, (exact change preferred/cash only). Payment for the tour may be made in cash or by credit card at the brewery.
Prior reservation for this event is required. Adults are required to show valid ID.
Dinner on your own…
7:00pm to 8:30pm Kazapalooza Pool Party
The Kazapalooza festivities continue at Paradise Landing where we have access to 20,000 square feet of aquatic fun!
Late night activities on your own…
SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2010
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Breakfast on own…
9:00am to 10:00am Spoon Presentation in the WRIGHT BALLROOM
Parents are invited to attend this informative presentation on the unique nutritional and dietary needs of children adopted from Kazakhstan. An opportunity for Q&A following the presentation will be provided.
10:00am Paka Paka
Families are invited to stop by the Kazapalooza Event Room throughout the morning for one last informal visit before heading home.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Our Charity
I have gotten some questions about who Kazapalooza's 2010 charity is and where the proceeds from the raffle go. As many of you may know, one of the goals of Kazapalooza is to support a charity every year that works in Kazakhstan with the children left behind. We are pleased to announce that our charity this year is Two Hearts For Hope. (www.twoheartsforhope.org)
All the proceeds from the raffle and all leftover registration funds will be donated to Two Hearts for Hope. We are really hoping to exceed our donation of $2,500 last year. Please bring your checkbooks and your generous spirit to the luncheon on Saturday. When economic times are tough it is even more important to dig a little deeper. The raffle tickets will be $5. Please be thinking about what item(s) you will be donating to the raffle. Each family attending Kazapalooza is asked to bring a raffle item.
Although we will have an informational session led by SPOON on Sunday morning, the purpose of this meeting is strictly educational. They will not be soliciting donations.
PLEASE READ ALL POSTS BELOW
All the proceeds from the raffle and all leftover registration funds will be donated to Two Hearts for Hope. We are really hoping to exceed our donation of $2,500 last year. Please bring your checkbooks and your generous spirit to the luncheon on Saturday. When economic times are tough it is even more important to dig a little deeper. The raffle tickets will be $5. Please be thinking about what item(s) you will be donating to the raffle. Each family attending Kazapalooza is asked to bring a raffle item.
Although we will have an informational session led by SPOON on Sunday morning, the purpose of this meeting is strictly educational. They will not be soliciting donations.
PLEASE READ ALL POSTS BELOW
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Family Reference Guide
Hello Kazaplooza families,
I am putting together a reference/information guide to help us get to know each other better as well as use as a cheat sheet when you can't remember the names of the people you just met cause you've just met 30 new people, ;)
If you would like to be in this booklet please send me a picture of your family, with the name of all family members, region adopted from and city and state you currently live as well as any contact information you would like to share, e-mail address and blog. If you have bio children or have adopted from other countries as well, please include that as well.
If you aren't comfortable sending all of that, send what you are.
Time is of the essence, so please send this information to kristans@mchsi.com No Later than May 25, that's one week from today!
Thanks so much! I will miss seeing everyone this year at Kazapalooza~
Kristan
I am putting together a reference/information guide to help us get to know each other better as well as use as a cheat sheet when you can't remember the names of the people you just met cause you've just met 30 new people, ;)
If you would like to be in this booklet please send me a picture of your family, with the name of all family members, region adopted from and city and state you currently live as well as any contact information you would like to share, e-mail address and blog. If you have bio children or have adopted from other countries as well, please include that as well.
If you aren't comfortable sending all of that, send what you are.
Time is of the essence, so please send this information to kristans@mchsi.com No Later than May 25, that's one week from today!
Thanks so much! I will miss seeing everyone this year at Kazapalooza~
Kristan
Monday, May 10, 2010
What to expect-FRIDAY NIGHT
The Planners thought we would be specific about what to expect at each of the events so that if you need to make adjustments or bring your own food or drink ect. you will have all the information needed.
Friday night:
We have rented the entire Children's Museum. It is a pretty long walk from the hotel but there is plenty of parking available. It is a large space with several exhibits and a quiet room. There are two balconies overlooking the lake. We will be eating picnic style. There will be some chairs but many families will need to picnic around the museum. We will be serving the following which is included in your registration fee:
pizza (cheese, different meats, veggie)
grapes
cookies
rootbeer and other canned soda
bottled water
juice boxes
*for liability reasons we are unable to serve alcohol.
The party will go until 9pm. You will need to check in and you will receive your welcome bag at this event. Please note, if you will not be there, make arrangements to have someone pick up your welcome bag. We will not have them at any other time.
You can learn more about the museum here: http://www.bbcmkids.org/
Although the following is not a "Kazapalooza" event, people in the past have gathered in the hotel bar once the children are in bed. There is a bar in the lobby at our hotel called The Miller Time Pub and it is open until 2:30am.
Friday night:
We have rented the entire Children's Museum. It is a pretty long walk from the hotel but there is plenty of parking available. It is a large space with several exhibits and a quiet room. There are two balconies overlooking the lake. We will be eating picnic style. There will be some chairs but many families will need to picnic around the museum. We will be serving the following which is included in your registration fee:
pizza (cheese, different meats, veggie)
grapes
cookies
rootbeer and other canned soda
bottled water
juice boxes
*for liability reasons we are unable to serve alcohol.
The party will go until 9pm. You will need to check in and you will receive your welcome bag at this event. Please note, if you will not be there, make arrangements to have someone pick up your welcome bag. We will not have them at any other time.
You can learn more about the museum here: http://www.bbcmkids.org/
Although the following is not a "Kazapalooza" event, people in the past have gathered in the hotel bar once the children are in bed. There is a bar in the lobby at our hotel called The Miller Time Pub and it is open until 2:30am.
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