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Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New


As we say goodbye to the year 2019, the poem, "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson comes to mind.  
"Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, 
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. 

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true." 
While this poem eloquently says goodbye to the old year, it happily rings in a new one. Often times, ringing in a new year is filled with feelings of anticipation, hope, and a sense of optimism. A new year can also bring the traditional setting of New Year's resolutions.
In 2019, UDSF kept this tradition by setting the following New Year's resolutions:
UDSF's 2019 New Year's Resolutions

Resolution (1): Create a state walk committee to help unify UDSF- Accomplished in February 2019. 

Resolution (2): Train community group leaders - Accomplished on January 26, 2019.

Resolution (3): Launch the new UDSF website - Accomplished on September 1, 2019.

Resolution (4): Design and implement a new education program for parents called Kindergarten Kickoff - Accomplished on October 28, 2019.

Resolution (5): Increase Ds Awareness by doubling the number of Peer Presentation Tool Kits distributed - Accomplished, tripled the number of tool kits in 2019.

Although UDSF is grateful to have had a successful 2019, UDSF is excited about "ringing out the old and ringing in the new."  UDSF looks forward to a new year that is filled with more hope, more support, more education, more activities, more outreach, and more advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and our community. 
UDSF's New Year's resolutions for 2020 are as follows:
UDSF's 2020 New Year's Resolutions
Resolution (1): Establish transparency by publishing UDSF's first annual report.
Resolution (2):  Increase outreach by creating a new Weber County Community Group.
Resolution (3):  Improve New Parent & Adult Programs. 
Resolution (4): Promote community awareness of Ds. 
The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation is optimistic about accomplishing these new goals, with your help. As Henry Ford once said, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success." Cheers to a successful New Year with UDSF!
This month's "Love.Lift.Launch." highlight features the following 6-minute news story from November 2019 about inclusion, advocacy, and Down syndrome.  Take a look...

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”                                    ~Elizabeth Andrew


Meet new people, make new friends, advocate for Down syndrome, and feel good all at the same time - come join UDSF's team of volunteers!  Together we can "Love.Lift.Launch" individuals with Down syndrome and their families. 
UDSF Volunteer Opportunities to be Filled by February 1st 
(no experience necessary just a willing heart--training provided)      
  • Volunteer Coordinator for the foundation.
  • Salt Lake activities committee members.
  • Mighty Steps for Down Syndrome Walk committee members.
  • Utah County activities committee members.
  • Utah County, program for adults (18+ with Ds) committee chair &  members.
  • Wasatch activities committee members.
The amount of time you volunteer is up to you and the hours are flexible.  Any questions, please contact UDSF at info@udsf.org.  
Volunteer & Learn More Here

Happy New Year UDSF! 

UDSF has a new website (udsf.org) where you can access the calendar for all community events across the state. Simply click on the "Upcoming Events" tab on the home page.  Event registration is also available via the calendar by clicking on the date of the event.  No more searching through emails or waiting for the LowDown newsletter to see what's going on at UDSF!  
Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in January 2020...
  • Start the New Year off with a splash at the SLC/Tooele community group indoor swim celebration, this Saturday, January 11th.  
  • Adults with Down syndrome 18+, karaoke the night away on January 17th. 
  • Join our Kindergarten Kickoff classes in Salt Lake and online on January 25th & 27th.
  • Mothers, don't miss out on this month's luncheon in Davis County!

    Please click on the calendar link below to view event details.
UDSF Calendar

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