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Chicktime
Contact Info
Chicktime Boerne Christina Paiz cslopez55@yahoo.com
Chicktime Canyon Lake
Lori Rhodes
lori@mlrhodes.com
Chicktime
Cooking for a Cause
P.J. Oliver
pjoliver123@yahoo.com
Chicktime Concho Pearls (San Angelo) Denise Gonzalez deniseg97@hotmail.com
Chicktime Denton Amber Watkins amberlynnw22@yahoo.com Chicktime Encourage Smithson Valley Beth Ann Erhardt erhardt5@aol.com or Tejeda Diane Godwin dgodwin831@sbcglobal.net
Chicktime Hope
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Greetings!
Okay, so I am going to state the obvious. The Chicktime Newsletter is longer than most newsletters out there. The last time I printed it out (which was a few months ago and I won't do that again!) it was 25 pages!!! Some people would think this is crazy... not me! I say, Isn't it great that we have the capability to produce e-newsletters that have great links for those who just want to jump to the pages they want to read, costs no more to produce and send than a one pager, and that we have so many people who love reading it? More than that... isn't it great that so many women are inspired to LIVE their lives in ways that create stories we want to read?
I encourage you to share your stories. I encourage you to maybe start your own Chicktime chapter. I definitely encourage everyone reading this (yes, men... you too) to encourage the women in your lives and communities to live in a way that creates stories they will tell their children and grandchildren for years to come.
This past week, a new friend put words to a sentiment that I live by. Produce. She talked about coming out of a year long depression. How she did all the right things we all know to do (pray, love others even when we don't feel like it, appreciate our blessings) but she also said something that I will never forget. She said that we can't forget to PRODUCE when we are going through low times. That we can't stay in bed and hide under the covers (or behind our kids, or our desks) but that we must PRODUCE.
What are you producing? I know you are!! Who are you encouraging to PRODUCE? If you are not pleased with the answer to this second question, consider asking a friend to come to Chicktime with you. Encourage her to develop her passions and gifts so that SHE can make the world a better place. We are here for you. Call us and we can show you the way!
Here is to a joyously long newsletter full of PRODUCING women! Enjoy!
With gratitude and joy,
Lori Rhodes
Chicktime Founder
P.S. Make sure to check out Chicktime Cooking for a Cause this month. If you would like to join us and are coming from out of town... you may stay with me! This is an incredible opportunity you absolutely DO NOT want to miss (not staying with me... cooking with Corrina!)
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Chicktime Cookbook Update!
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The Chicktime cookbook is in production!!
Pat yourself on the back for the amazing response we received for recipes to make this cookbook an overwhelming success and overflowing with goodness! We have over 425 recipes in the book representing all of our chapters. We anticipate the arrival of the completed cookbook in September...just in time for early Christmas shopping! The cookbooks will retail for $20 and be available to our chapters as a fundraising tool at our wholesale price. Email info@chicktime.com for more information or to place your order!
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Are You a Woman of Vision?
Women of Vision San Antonio
Jennifer Qunitero (founder), Lori Rhodes, Angela Mason , Tracy Hair (founder)
Women of Vision is inspiring women around our country to set up chapters in their communities for women who need a place to channel their gut wrenching passion to save our planet's children and the mothers who care for them. Our world is so full of incredulous injustice and for many... to sit around and lament is unacceptable anymore. We must use our voices to affect change. The commitment is as simple as agreeing to receive emails when important laws are coming before our legislature... and you are asked to call your congressional and senatorial representatives to ask for their support. Women of Vision's goal is to have 1,000,000 women on the email list who will agree to call their legislators when the 'call' comes. The scripts arrive with the request as well as links to the contact information of who to call in your area. I have been on this list for a little over one year and have received less than 5 emails. They are targeted and strategic!! Get involved today and become a voice in the choir that will end human sex trafficking, female genital mutilation, child soldiers, and sadly the list goes on. You are not powerless (unless you refuse to open your mouth!). Can you imagine the effects on Capital Hill when 1,000,000 angry women call on the same day to cry out for the children who have no voice? I can... and I hope you join the choir.
Help us advocate in 2011 for new laws to protect women and children globally by emailing us at info@chicktime.com. By joining us, you will receive news about laws and talking points to discuss by phone with your senators and congressmen as well as opportunities to advocate in person.
Find out more about Women of Vision in your area, by clicking here!
*note: there are many ways to get involved with Women of Vision, we will talk more about that in future newsletters... we just focused on advocating this month!
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The Chicktime Austin crew will be traveling this summer and start up again with their awesome list of activities in August! |
Flip flops all around!
What do you think of when summer rolls around? Flip flops, of course! On
Saturday, June 11th we gathered with the girls from the Meadowlands
Children's Home and prepared their feet for the hot weather. Each girl
chose a pair of flip flops and then put their creative energy to use. From
classic and simple to BLING, BLING, BLING - hot glue guns were aflyin'! Our
high school helpers (Victoria, Pam and Jessica) provided free fashion advice for the teenage crowd while Nia and Nicole bonded with the younger girls.
Pretty sandals are nothing without pretty toes, so bright nail polish was
provided and our Chicks helped with mini-pedicures. Our "summer feet"
project was followed up with a yummy snack from several famous Boerne
bakeries (thanks Sylvia). A few of the girls were brave enough to end the
morning with a fashion show to display their creations.
It was a great day. We just love building relationships with these beautiful
girls. A special thank you goes out to Lydia (Christina's awesome mom) for
gathering all the needed supplies. What a blessing!
If you would like more information on Chicktime Boerne, contact Christina Paiz at cslopez55@yahoo.com or go to the Chicktime website and subscribe to our roster! Upcoming Events (click on the date to register)
July 9: Cooking Mexican Food! August 13: TBA September 10: Making poodle/kitty skirts!
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Please register for this event by using the link at the bottom of this section! This type of event will be fun and high energy and will need alot of hands to make it a success! Please join us for a great time for all! P.S. If you haven't been able to join us for a while... this is the ONE Chicktime event you DO NOT want to miss. If you are with another chapter and want great ideas... this is ONE Chicktime event you DO NOT want to miss... if you have a friend you have been thinking about introducing to Chicktime... this is ONE event you DO NOT want to miss. If you want to bask in the tangible and very real presence of God in a way that you have never experienced... this is ONE event you do NOT WANT to miss!
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Serenity Barn at New Life You and I know the many, many, comforts that our dog or cat give us daily. The feel of their fur as we stroke away the days stress and tensions; the rhythmic strokes, easing us back to our "good place". Regardless of our faults, our faithful companions convey unconditional love daily, regardless of our many faults. The young girls at New Life Treatment Center do not have the privilege of a faithful companion, cat or dog. The majority of young girls are wards of the great state of Texas, meaning that the treatment center must follow very strict and specific regulations, for their protection. Due to the possibility of animal allergies, the center cannot provide animal companionship on the cottages for any of the eighty girls placed there. State regulation does allow the young girls to have the "Serenity Barn". This awesome barn, named by the girls, does allow them to have horses, goats, rabbits and to hatch out their own county prize winning poultry. The daily interactions of these "city girls" are therapy for everyone's soul, including the staff, volunteer adults, and donors. How aptly named is this oasis, "Serenity Barn"? I can tell you that the description hits the nail on the head. Several times a day, these girls earn the privilege of "going to the barn" to take care of the animals. Somewhere mingled between the chores and duties, life's lessons are learned about responsibility, compassion, due diligences, as well as an animal's unconditional love. These days, unconditional love is a sparse commodity. Imagine being far from all that is familiar; the state making all the decisions for your welfare. You are a, say ten years-old, living on a cottage with nine more girls who have been placed at New Life for the same reason, abuse.......physical and sexual. Doesn't a place like "Serenity Barn" sound like salvation? Doesn't the idea of going and taking care of an animal who will listen to your secrets as you care for them; offer you unconditional love as you learn the science of animal care and maintence sound like a piece of heaven? I have witnessed first hand the healing power of the "Serenity Barn" at the New Life Treatment Center. Since the barn poles were raised, I have seen the power that the barn offers. Great and goods things are accomplished there. The young ladies have won trophies and ribbons at the Comal County Youth Fair. Pictures and details are on display at the offices. As with all great things, there is a maintenance cost. The barn requires a monthly stipend of $1000 to keep everything going. The original grant is set to expire in July and is not renewable. Bluntly, the girls will lose the barn if the animal's needs are not met through donations. Small and large donations are needed. You could pick a month in remembrance of a loved one, or pay a one time or a monthly portion of a year's worth of expenses to keep the Serenity Barn providing a serene place for these abused young girls to heal. The rewards reaped by both the girls and volunteers, far out way the momentary discomfort of providing financial support to a great, specific, "welcome, come visit" cause located right here, down the road, below the dam. Respectfully, Amy Almond-Laechelin, M.Ed. Educational Diagnostician
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We continue to celebrate life and love for our New Life girls by 'showing up' the second Tuesday of every month at New Life Children's Center. With the exception of an 'ice day' when New Life shut the roads due to dangerous icy conditions... we haven't missed a day since January of 2007! What an honor and a privilege!! A big thank you to all of our monthly leaders (we have had more than 50 women lead Chicktime). This past month, Leah Klock (pictured on the front row in the pink shirt) brought hope and joy to the girls by teaching them how to decorate on a shoestring budget. The girls were amazed that they could create beautiful spaces just like those in the magazines... for very little dough! They also dreamed of a home they would someday create for the families they will build... and with such a broken past this is no small dream!!! Please make the time to join us to 'play' with these precious girls. You will walk away with a spring in your step, a smile on your face, and a song in your heart!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Volunteer Needs at New Life
New Life is in need of surrogate parents to attend the ARDS intake
and exit meetings that the girls have at Trinity Charter School.
Normally the girls' parents are the advocates, but since most of
them are not allowed contact, we use surrogates. Meetings are
held during the day each Wednesday. Surrogates can also
tutor their girl one on one during the school day.
Lisa needs helps in the Point Store for 1 1/2 hours each Thursday afternoon...can you cover one day each month?
Are you or do you know a farrier (an individual trained in equine hoof care) that might be willing to lend services on the 2 sweet donkeys at New Life? We are in need of someone willing to live life on the edge for this task!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPCOMING DATES (click on the event below to register) August 13, 2011: Lora Williams - TBA September 10, 2011: Charlene Wener - TBA October 8, 2011: Pam Collins - Real Life Finances
To learn more about New Life Children's Treatment Center click on
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Concho Pearls (San Angelo)
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Chicktime Concho Pearls is moving to a quarterly schedule at its children's home, but is open to other opportunities in the community. If you know of a need or you are called to serve a need in the community and would like to involve this Chicktime chapter, please contact Denise Gonzalez at deniseg97@hotmail.com . For more information on the children's home, please go to |
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Chicktime Cooking for a Cause
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Our Summer Cooking Series is heating up!!
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We are also hosting monthly tours to learn more about CASA of Central Texas and their work! To find out more about how to register for a tour, click the following link: CASA Voices Tour
For more information about the tours or to hook us up with new culinary avenues (we are asking local restaurants/bakers/chefs/caterers to partner with us in raising money for CASA), please email us at info@chicktime.com
To order desserts or have a meal catered by PJ (with all proceeds going towards CASA) please contact PJ directly at pjoliver123@yahoo.com
To learn more about CASA visit their website at http://www.casacentex.org/
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Chicktime at Bokenkamp is changing lives... the girls we serve... and the women who serve them. Our passion has increased to take their needs to the next level and advocate for their rights on National and local levels! Contact Carolina to learn more! Have you ever wondered what this children's home is like? Take a moment to watch a brief video tour by clicking on the following link:
YouTube video on Bokenkamp Children's center
Upcoming Events (please click on the link to register)
Saturday, July 16 - Playing with hairstyles!
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To find out more about the Nelson Children's Center, please click on the link below or contact Rebekah Poling, Volunteer Coordinator,
at 940-484-8232 x303.
The Nelson Children's Center
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Encourage Tejeda and Encourage Smithson Valley are busy having fun this summer and enjoying NO SCHOOL! Check back next month to see what we have been up to in July!
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We are busy, busy with our efforts at the Crisis Center! Please plan to join us on Wednesdays from 9-12 when we will be working in the thrift store and can always use the help! If Wednesdays aren't good for you, come on down any other day of the week and give your time at this wonderful spot. First timers? No problem! We will meet you there and help you get acquainted! Please contact Tracy Calhoun.
Upcoming Dates (click on the event to register) July 16, 2011: Cindy Smith August 20, 2011: Mary Kay Corman Service Reminder At our orientation we challenged each other to sign up at least 5 people a piece for The Good Samaritan Project!!! The race is on and we will give the winner their pick from our Chicktime Merchandise! The Crisis Center is truly a life line for many women and children in their darkest hour. We are reaching out to friends and family asking for their help with the Samaritans Heart Campaign. By agreeing to help all you have to do is pledge $20 a month for the next year. It is a small amount that can make a HUGE difference. If you would rather make a one-time donation instead that is great too! Every penny helps and no amount is too small (or too big!!!) If you would like a pledge card, please let us know and we will mail one to you or you can mail your donation directly to the Crisis Center at 313 W. Debard, Palestine, TX 75801. After you have signed up, they will mail a monthly reminder to you... How easy is that?! Remember also, that Donnie would love to come speak to any church groups, etc. just let him no where and when! 903-723-5858 |
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Summer Fun
The Rio Grande Valley Children's Home enjoyed a fun Saturday afternoon by the pool on June 25th! The kids played with pool toys, water guns and beach balls while enjoying delicious snacks. Since the children are separated by gender and age at the home, a pool party gives the kids a wonderful opportunity to play and fellowship with their siblings. Lifeguard Tessa had lots  of fun games for the kids to enjoy also. After the sun and lots of swimming the kids cooled with refreshing popsicles!
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Yoga & Zumba at St. PJ's
On Friday, June 1 7th, we had a great time working up a sweat while Zumba dancing and working on our yoga poses at St. PJ's. The evening was hosted by Mary Coronado and Gabriela Jourdain, fitness instructors from GFit Studio. We learned some new moves, made up our own dances, and had a partner dance-off. After Zumba, we slowed things down and stretched with some yoga poses. Afterwards, we cranked up the blenders and made some yummy and refreshing fruit smoothies. The girls couldn't seem to get enough and wanted to try all different types of fruity combinations. I think the adult volunteers had as much fun as the kids as we had the opportunity to act like teenagers again!
Thank you to Mary and Gabriela for leading us, and to the members of GFit Studio for attending and helping sponsor the refreshments. A special "thank you" goes out to Laura Mendez of Unifresh for providing all of the fruit for the smoothies. It was absolutely fabulous!
In addition to our usual monthly activi ty at St. PJ's, we sponsored a craft booth at the Lutheran Social Services Foster Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, June 25th. The picnic was held at Heritage Duck Park in San Antonio. The cupcake decorating was a huge hit as the kids made Teddy Bear Picnic cupcakes. We
also provided supplies  for decorating picture frames which was enjoyed by all. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces.
Blessings,
Annette, Diane, & Donnette
And Jesus said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. ~Luke 9:48
Have a passion you would like to share? We would love to sign you up to host a month next year. Email us!
Upcoming Dates
(click on the date to register)
Saturday, July 16 - Heather Stolle: Jazz/hip-hop clinic
Saturday, August 20 - Anna & Victoria Nicolai: Outdoor games and relays
Saturday, September 17 - Janis Landry, Morgan Vacek, Susan & Katrina Wannamaker: TBD
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Creative in the Country!
 As a volunteer for Chicktime it blessed my heart to see so many smiling faces, older girls taking the younger girls by the hand and helping them work through each project and the love and genuine caring concern each volunteer had for all of the girls and the staff at Big Springs Ranch.
The three art projects we did  were greeted with confidence and excitement. Each girl eagerly participated and it was great to see their own unique talent and flare on every piece of art. They were all so proud to show off their work and tell about each detail.
 These girls may not have a home life like you or I grew up with, but the atmosphere at Big Springs Ranch is not lacking in love, comfort, spirit or the presence of God. I pray that God's hand would continue to move and work in and throughout Big Springs Ranch and continue to stir the hearts of the girls of Chicktime!
Chicktime Smalltown monthly leader,
Beth Downing
BSRC Calendar:
July 19, Country Garden and Seed, Planting (Uvalde) with Yolanda 10 am, Live Oaks B&B lunch and swimming until 2 pm.
All other events are now open, please call if you have a fun idea and would lead a month.
For information about any of our volunteer opportunities please contact:
Gaye Morris gayemorris2@yahoo.com
Smalltown Volunteer Committee
To learn more about Big Springs Ranch for Children
Big Springs Ranch for Children
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Chicktime Chapters in the Works
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Women from across our state are in the process of forming Chicktime groups as we speak. They are in different stages and ALL need you! Please contact any of these women if you are feeling your heart tug in their direction, or know someone in their area you can share this newsletter with.
Kerrville
Chicktime fever has spread to the hill country! A group of ladies recently held a Chicktime event at the Hill Country Youth Ranch and their day in a word was AWESOME!! Everything ran smoothly and, most importantly, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. They made smoothies, taught hula dancing, and even made hairclips and leis! The HCYR residents were very thankful and wanted to know if this group of ladies would be coming back! We are still praying for a leadership team for this chapter. If you or someone you know lives in the Kerrville area and would like to join a roster list that is growing by the day, please email us at info@chicktime.com.
Katy
Chicktime Katy is in need of a leader. The Krause Children's Home in Katy is READY for Chicktime but without a leader... nothing can happen! If you would like to tour Krause and find out more about Chicktime Katy, email info@chicktime.com.
St. Judes
This wonderful children's home in the Smithson Valley area would love to have a Chicktime group serve their children. Please email info@chicktime.com to learn more. We are building a roster of interested members so contact us today if you would like to be added to the list!
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I want a Chapter in my area!
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With the enthusiasm of many new women interested in starting new Chicktime groups we thought it might be helpful to share with you how a new start up works!
First, contact Lori Rhodes lori@mlrhodes.com.
We are available to share the vision with your group if you would like us to travel to your area.
Once you decide to follow your heart and jump in, Chicktime is there to support you.
We offer a complimentary retreat for your founding team to attend a Chicktime event, free bookeeping (chicktime is a 501 (c) (3) public charity), free webpage on www.chicktime.com, free use of the fabulous Chicktime Calendar with unlimited postings and online registration for your events, wholesale pricing on all Chicktime merchandise to help with your fundraising, free publishing of your latest news in the Chicktime National Newsletter, invitations to all Chicktime National events, and as much hand holding as you need to get up and going!
Visit chicktime.com for a more complete listing of our start-up resources!
Asking the question of Why Chicktime? Call or email Lori and lets girl talk!!!
Food for thought: Have you ever wanted to deepen your relationships with the women in your life... with your daughters, your mothers, your sister, your friends... bring them to Chicktime and watch the walls come down... that is how the Holy Spirit works... walk in service to Him... and all your heart's desire will become yours. We can't explain it... we just know it to be true! And talk about new friendships... these are the real kind based on purpose and love.
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What is Chicktime National
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Chicktime, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity. With the new Chicktime groups forming, it is important for all members to realize there is a 'parent' organization that each Chick belongs to as well as her local Chicktime Group! We have decided to refer to Chicktime, Inc, the umbrella for our non-profit status as Chicktime National. Chicktime Inc. is our official name... but that is oh so boring! This is important because in addition to the individual Chicktime group events, Chicktime National will also hold quarterly events as a way to introduce the idea of Chicktime to new friends and to provide opportunities for ALL the Chicks to come together. Our conversations at the national events always seem to boil down to a common theme... the intrigue that so many women in one room share a common vision! Chicktime National offers a leadership retreat each fall and Discover Chicktime events throughout the year.
Chicktime is a grass roots movement meant to support and encourage women living on the wild side, pursuing their passions with gusto. It is our belief that if each woman on the planet right now takes her place we can together accomplish the phenomenal.
Please visit our website www.chicktime.com for more details and contact
info@chicktime.com to set up a visit to learn more about how we can help you!
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To purchase Chicktime Gear contact your local Chicktime Chapter. All proceeds go towards their local charities.
Chicktime Gear is available wholesale only to Chicktime Chapters. Contact lori@mlrhodes for current wholesale pricing.
If you would like to charter a Chicktime Chapter, contact Lori as well!
We are available to come out and set up a booth at your next event. All proceeds from the booth will go towards Chicktime Charities!
Free Chicktime Devotionals
Availabe through your local Chicktime Chapters!
Ask your Chapter about getting one today!
Follow this link to the free online version to check it out!
http://www.bobgass.com/todaysword.php
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We would like to encourage you to use the Chicktime Online Features from our www.chicktime.com website.
Newsletter/Chapter sign-up:
If you are receiving this email from Chicktime (not a forward), you are already registered online to receive the newsletter, but we encourage you to visit our website anyway and update your profile. This serves two purposes. One, we most likely typed your information in and maybe we didn't do it correctly! And two, once you learn how to use this simple process, you will most likely encourage everyone in your life to go to www.chicktime.com to sign up to receive our newsletter as well. Many husbands, dads, etc receive the newsletter and we LOVE that!!!
Simple Process:
Log onto www.chicktime.com (or click the link in the pink box to the right)
Scroll to bottom of homepage
Place your cursor in the little box, type in your email address, and click on 'go'
From there, follow the prompts and look for a verification email!
Once you receive the verification email:
Check the 'general interest' box for National Newsletters only
Check any other box (you may check them all) if you would like to keep up with those chapters!
That is it! Now you will receive information about upcoming events for each chapter you are interested in!
Online Registration for Events:
Log onto www.chicktime.com
Click on 'calendar of events'
Click on 'go to event calendar'
Click the 'register' button for any events you would like to attend
Follow the prompt to fill out your contact information
That is it! You are registered!
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