LPA District 4 Spring Regional
April 21-23, 2023
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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LPA District 4 invites you to the 2023 Spring Regional on April 21-23 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL! Join us at the Embassy Suites, right off of I-95 and PGA Boulevard in the heart of ‘The Gardens’. The official home of the PGA, the Palm Beach Gardens area is known for its iconic landmarks, shopping and award winning golf courses. Relax in the hotels serene open-air atrium with lush greenery while enjoying their daily complimentary cooked to order breakfast and evening reception. There are many dining options along PGA Blvd and shopping nearby at The Gardens Mall, PGA Commons and Downtown at the Gardens. All while being close to the beautiful intracoastal water, beaches, entertainment and recreational pleasures available in the Palm Beaches! We hope to see you there!
Check out what the area has to offer…
Visit Palm Beach Gardens
Best Things to Do in Palm Beach Gardens
Best Things to Do in West Palm Beach
Top Attractions in West Palm Beach
A few important things to know before you register:
• Per the LPA Policy Manual, you must be a current active member to register and attend the regional.
• LPA Room Reservation cut-off date is March 27!
• LPA Early Registration deadline is April 7!
• All registration fees are non-refundable after April 7.
• If you live local, you can register and join us for all the activities without staying at the hotel.
• Review and agree to sign the LPA Covid Liability Waiver & Member Code of Conduct Agreements. Click here...
LPA MEMBERSHIP
Non LPA Members or Inactive/Expired Memberships: Please contact LPA National to ‘Join or Renew’ your membership BEFORE completing the registration form. Visit the LPA National website, email [email protected] or call 714-368-3689.
All sign up forms/links for LPA registration, hotel reservations, medical meetings and volunteering are located at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering please contact:
Aimee Rudd
District 4 Director
[email protected]
Hotel
Embassy Suites
4350 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-622-1000
Embassy Suites Website
LPA Room Rate: $169/Night + Tax
Deluxe two-room suites feature a bedroom with either a king or two double beds. A separate living room area includes a pull out sofa sleeper. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
Room Reservations: Booking info down below. LPA Room Rate cut-off date is March 27!
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours before the scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Hotel Amenities:
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Evening Reception daily from 5:00-6:30 PM
- Restaurant & Bar Onsite
- Free Parking & Wi-Fi Internet
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- 20 minutes from the West Palm Beach Airport
4350 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-622-1000
Embassy Suites Website
LPA Room Rate: $169/Night + Tax
Deluxe two-room suites feature a bedroom with either a king or two double beds. A separate living room area includes a pull out sofa sleeper. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
Room Reservations: Booking info down below. LPA Room Rate cut-off date is March 27!
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours before the scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Hotel Amenities:
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Evening Reception daily from 5:00-6:30 PM
- Restaurant & Bar Onsite
- Free Parking & Wi-Fi Internet
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- 20 minutes from the West Palm Beach Airport
Regional Agenda
*Schedule is tentative & subject to change.
Friday, April 21
LPA Registration
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Welcome Social
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Let’s kick off the weekend together! Catch up with LPA friends, meet new ones, play board games and Kahoot trivia! Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
DJ Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Time to mingle and dance the night away!
Saturday, April 22
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games, and snacks while monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent. **We still need a room coordinator for this activity. If you are interested or want more info please contact Aimee Rudd.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 10+
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others for a hotel scavenger hunt, games and possibly swimming. Supervised by volunteers. **We still need a lead coordinator for this activity. If you are interested or want more info please contact Aimee Rudd.
OWLS Coffee Talk
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a morning meet up together.
Parents Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
District General Meeting
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Meet the District Officers and find out what's happening at the Chapter, District, and National levels of LPA. Everyone is encouraged to attend this meeting.
Medical Workshop
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- An informative Q&A discussion lead by dwarfism specialists and members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB).
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Visit one on one with a member of the LPA MAB during this time.
Debunk Dwarfism Stereotypes
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Collaborate with long time D4 member and Author, Angela Muir Van Etten, to discuss and plan what we want people to know about dwarfism to increase awareness and acceptance. Angela’s books will also be available for purchase at the regional.
Boccia Ball, Corn Hole & Yard Games
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Hang out and play games with one another.
Painting Class
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Tap into your inner Picasso and show off your artistic skills! Join Heidi Elpers as she guides participants on how to paint their own masterpiece. Materials are provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome to paint with a parent in attendance.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Group Photo
7:15 PM
- Don’t miss the District 4 group picture!
Bingo
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Did someone say B-I-N-G-O?! Grab a bingo dauber and get ready to win some prizes! Cookies, brownies and drinks will be served.
DJ Glow Dance Party
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Join us for glow sticks, lights and more as we wrap up the weekend together!
Sunday, April 23
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
Friday, April 21
LPA Registration
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Welcome Social
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Let’s kick off the weekend together! Catch up with LPA friends, meet new ones, play board games and Kahoot trivia! Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
DJ Dance
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Time to mingle and dance the night away!
Saturday, April 22
Breakfast (On Your Own)
LPA Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick up your name badges and welcome bag.
Kids Room - Ages 3-10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per child
- Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games, and snacks while monitored by volunteers. Parents must stay in the hotel and kids must be fully potty trained. Ages 3 and under are welcome with a parent. **We still need a room coordinator for this activity. If you are interested or want more info please contact Aimee Rudd.
Tween & Teen Activities - Ages 10+
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 per teen
- Meet up with others for a hotel scavenger hunt, games and possibly swimming. Supervised by volunteers. **We still need a lead coordinator for this activity. If you are interested or want more info please contact Aimee Rudd.
OWLS Coffee Talk
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- Join the OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors, ages 50+) group for a morning meet up together.
Parents Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Come meet other parents, ask questions and share experiences. Topics will range from newborn to high school aged LP kids.
District General Meeting
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Meet the District Officers and find out what's happening at the Chapter, District, and National levels of LPA. Everyone is encouraged to attend this meeting.
Medical Workshop
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- An informative Q&A discussion lead by dwarfism specialists and members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB).
Lunch & Local Activities (On Your Own)
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Visit one on one with a member of the LPA MAB during this time.
Debunk Dwarfism Stereotypes
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Collaborate with long time D4 member and Author, Angela Muir Van Etten, to discuss and plan what we want people to know about dwarfism to increase awareness and acceptance. Angela’s books will also be available for purchase at the regional.
Boccia Ball, Corn Hole & Yard Games
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Hang out and play games with one another.
Painting Class
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person - Ages 10+
- Tap into your inner Picasso and show off your artistic skills! Join Heidi Elpers as she guides participants on how to paint their own masterpiece. Materials are provided. Ages 9 and under are welcome to paint with a parent in attendance.
Dinner (On Your Own)
Group Photo
7:15 PM
- Don’t miss the District 4 group picture!
Bingo
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Did someone say B-I-N-G-O?! Grab a bingo dauber and get ready to win some prizes! Cookies, brownies and drinks will be served.
DJ Glow Dance Party
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Join us for glow sticks, lights and more as we wrap up the weekend together!
Sunday, April 23
Breakfast & Goodbyes (On Your Own)
Volunteers
We need your help to make this event run smoothly and a success! Volunteers are the heart of LPA, what make it active and keep it running. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and engage in the organization. Do you also have a high school or college student that is in need of hours for school credit or community service? They are welcome to volunteer at the regional as well. If you would like to help out, please sign up on the volunteer form. Thank you!
Donations
We are looking for sponsors and donations to help us offset some of the regional costs! If you, someone you know or perhaps a business would like to support our efforts, see our donation letter or donation form below for consideration.
We also have an Amazon Wish List with items needed for the kid's room, bingo and other areas at the regional. If you would like to help us get a few of these items, you can check out our list! Can’t make it to the regional, but want to contribute in some way, consider purchasing something on our list!
Thank you in advance for your support, any contribution will be greatly appreciated! Feel free to share about this using the links below with friends and family!
Donation Form - https://bit.ly/LPAD4DonationForm
Amazon Wish List - https://amzn.to/3Xajzao
We also have an Amazon Wish List with items needed for the kid's room, bingo and other areas at the regional. If you would like to help us get a few of these items, you can check out our list! Can’t make it to the regional, but want to contribute in some way, consider purchasing something on our list!
Thank you in advance for your support, any contribution will be greatly appreciated! Feel free to share about this using the links below with friends and family!
Donation Form - https://bit.ly/LPAD4DonationForm
Amazon Wish List - https://amzn.to/3Xajzao
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Regional Registration Fees
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Early Registration: On/Before April 7
First Member - $45 Additional Household Members - $30 per person Additional Guests - $30 per person |
Late/Onsite Registration: After April 8
First Member - $55 Additional Household Members - $40 per person Additional Guests - $40 per person |
Ages 3 and under - Free
*List their name and age on the registration form for their name badge.
Additional Activity Fees:
Kid’s Room Ages 3-10 - $5 per kid
Tween/Teen Activity Ages 10+ - $5 per teen
Painting Class Ages 10+ - $5 per person
*List their name and age on the registration form for their name badge.
Additional Activity Fees:
Kid’s Room Ages 3-10 - $5 per kid
Tween/Teen Activity Ages 10+ - $5 per teen
Painting Class Ages 10+ - $5 per person
Refund & Cancellation Policy
All registration and activity fees are non-refundable after April 7. Any requests for refunds must be sent in writing to [email protected] before this date. Refunds will be granted for all requests received on or before the deadline - minus a $20.00 processing fee. There are no onsite refunds. Those who do not cancel before the deadline and/or do not attend the regional, forfeit all registration and activity fees.
Don’t forget to read the LPA Covid Liability Waiver & Member Code of Conduct! Click here...
- STEPS TO REGISTER -
1. Complete the Registration Form & Submit Payment
2. Reserve Hotel Room
Book online or call 800-445-8667 and ask for the Little People of America District 4 group rate.
LPA Room Rate cut off-date is March 27!
LPA Room Rate cut off-date is March 27!
3. Volunteer to Help
4. Medical Meetings
If you have any questions or need assistance contact Aimee Rudd at [email protected].
Check out our LPA Dwarfism Awareness Shirts!
Shirts are available in Toddler, Youth and Adult sizes. Order anytime of the year and all proceeds will help our fundraising efforts. Buy 3 or more of our shirts and get FREE shipping. Help us get the word out by sharing this info with family, friends or anyone you know that may be interested in ordering a shirt and supporting LPA District 4!