BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.3.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:New England Hemophilia Association X-WR-CALDESC:New England Hemophilia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-c589c3a8f99401b24b9380e86d939842@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20231104T130000Z DTEND:20231105T160000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T163000Z CREATED:20231117 LAST-MODIFIED:20231118 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:FallFest DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Registration” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%23reg|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Hotel Information” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%23hotel|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nEach Fall, we host our annual meeting, called FallFest. At FallFest, there is wide-range of educational programming for adults, teenagers (13-18 years old), youth (6–12 years old), and childcare (0–5 years old). We are excited to collaborate with the Maine Bleeding Disorder Center ( https://www.mainehealth.org/Maine-Medical-Center/Services/Bleeding-Disorders-Center ) (MBDC) for the educational programing during this event!\nThis year’s FallFest was held from Saturday, November 4 to Sunday, November 5 at The Westin Portland Harborview ( https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pwmwi-the-westin-portland-harborview/overview/ ) in Portland, ME.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”agenda”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nAgenda Overview \n\nFriday, November 3 (Pre-Conference Activities)\n\n12 PM: NEBDAC Advocacy Stakeholder Meeting (invitation only)\n6 PM: Membership and Welcome Reception (optional)\n\nAll are invited to help us kick-off FallFest! Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. All 2023 Silver, Gold, and Platinum NEHA Members ( https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/support/become-a-member/ ) will be recognized during the reception.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday, November 4\n\n8 AM: Registration and breakfast begin.\n9 AM: Programming begins.\n\nPresentations by HTC medical providers on hot topics for the bleeding disorders community.\nHave your questions answered by providers in an open forum for patients and caregivers.\nEngaging keynote session with singer and advocate, James Ian, about making the most of situations beyond your control.\nConnect with others experiencing similar circumstances during our rap sessions.\nFamily-Friendly Social Activity on Saturday Evening.\nChildcare, Youth & Teen Tracks featuring fun programming by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and other local organizations, along with activities by our Camp Counselors.\nLunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday, November 5\n\n8 AM: Breakfast begins.\n9 AM: Programming begins.\n12 PM: FallFest ends.\n\n\nA detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nTravel & Accommodations \n\nHotel: Our room block at The Westin Portland Harborview ( https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pwmwi-the-westin-portland-harborview/overview/ ) has closed.\n\nWe have secured an overflow room block at the Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay ( https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/portland/pwmdt/hoteldetail/local-guide-whats-nearby?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=PWMDT&qGrpCd=NEH&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=88%20Spring%20St%2C%20Portland%2C%20ME%2C%20US&srb_u=1 ). Book a room here ( https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/portland/pwmdt/hoteldetail/local-guide-whats-nearby?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=PWMDT&qGrpCd=NEH&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=88%20Spring%20St%2C%20Portland%2C%20ME%2C%20US&srb_u=1 ).\nYou are also welcome to purchase your own room at The Westin directly through their website ( https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pwmwi-the-westin-portland-harborview/overview/ ) (if availability remains), or at any other hotels in the Portland area.\n\n\nHotel Scholarships: A limited number of hotel scholarships were made available to 2023 NEHA Members. Requests were accepted until Monday, October 16.\nTravel Assistance: All NEHA 2023 members are eligible for travel assistance. If you traveled more than 100 miles round trip to Portland, ME for this event, we can help offset your costs with our $100 for 100 miles program. More details will be shared after the event.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nRegistration \n\nThe event is free for any 2023 NEHA member.\nThe fee for non-members is only $10 per attendee. Become a member here.\n\nRegister Here\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”awards”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nAnnual NEHA Awards\nEach year during FallFest, we present awards to leaders in the New England bleeding disorders community who have gone above and beyond and demonstrated commitment to our mission of providing education, support, and advocacy.\nThe following awards are given: Advocate of the Year, The Matty Vieira Service Award, New Family Engagement Award, The Spirit of Philanthropy Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Champion of Healthcare Award, BLeader Teen Award.\nThe deadline to make a nomination is Monday, October 9.\n \nSubmit a Nomination ( https://forms.gle/mqc5h8CKWRBZ91fKA )\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”9849,9846,9847,9845,9848,9850,9851″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nOur 2022 Award Recipients\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nHealth and Wellness\n\nPlease do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.\nNEHA strongly recommends that anyone eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine be fully vaccinated prior to attending any event.\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, or need to cancel your registration due to illness, please contact: info@nehemophilia.org.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a $30 per person fee. If you are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nEvent Sponsors\nWe are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4344″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4147″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7491″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\n\nCollaborating Partner\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4161″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\n\nChampion Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4163″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4150″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9905″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”5546″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4164″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4148″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\n\nAdvocate Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4223″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”8185″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”10033″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”7605″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4310″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”10018″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4350″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4682″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”5877″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Maine, Vermont, and the University of Connecticut 340B Programs\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/fallfest-2/ LOCATION:157 High Street ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/neha_FallFest_header_2023_1164x2200_BORDER.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR