Hello from the Wilson family! We are excited to hear the 2012 NFED Conference is in the great place of Orlando, FL. You will have so much fun at the conference and experiencing the area. We have made great and lasting friendships at NFED events. I urge all that can attend to do so. We had…
Not a Family Conference…It's a Family Reunion
by Dee Dee Olsen I attended our first National Family Conference when our daughter, Jade, was two years old. I have never been so affected by such an outpouring of emotion, support, and information. It truly was remarkable. I vowed to make Family Conference an annual event, which it has been for eight years. The…
Where to Shop, Eat, and Golf While You are at the NFED Fam Con 2012
Downtown Disney Nestled across the street from the luxurious resort of Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa where the NFED National Family Conference is being held, Downtown Disney® Marketplace waits to entertain and inspire. Offering a large array of shops and eclectic stores, the shopping area also features exhilarating nighttime fun and a wide selection…
What do your Family Conference fees actually pay for?
Basically, all your fees pay for is your food. We solicit sponsors, grants and use general donations to fund room rentals, speakers’ (12-15 unbelievable docs and dentists donate their time each year) and staff travel, scholarship recipients, off site activities, AV rental and childcare costs.The NFED absorbs 75% of the cost of the event. The 2012…
Are you a Repeat Offender?
Charley Richter has attended 27 NFED National Family Conferences and Anil and Sean Vora have both attended 25. How close are you to reaching them? We will recognize our “repeat offenders” during Wednesday’s opening session. If you have attended at least five conferences, be prepared to be recognized!
Fam Con 2012: Fly or drive?
By Susan, Paul and Zach Hamm Each year at this time anticipation starts to build about our summer trip to the National Family Conference. The Hamms can’t wait to be in Orlando and at the Buena Vista Palace! We’ve filled out our registration forms and made our hotel reservations already and now we’re trying to…
Register Early For A Chance to Win Disney Tickets
If you are planning to come to our National Family Conference in Orlando, be sure to register by May 25th. Early birds will have their name entered into a drawing for three cool prizes! 1st prize – Four evening tickets to Walt Disney World on Saturday, July 21st 2nd prize – Two nights’ lodging at the Buena Vista…
Hypohydrosis: How To Stay Cool When You Can’t Sweat
If you can’t sweat, how do you stay cool? Should you move to a cooler climate? Should you buy a cool vest? What cooling technique works best? We answer these questions and more in this document all about being cool.