So, is anyone else going to Lifesavers? I will be flying in on Saturday night and then leaving on Tuesday night. Frank is staying in WA with my dad - 4 whole days without Mommy! He's never spent a night away from me, so it may be rough, but I think he'll do okay. My dad is so excited to have Frank for a few days, he's taking time off work and they are going to go do all kinds of fun stuff. So, let me know if you are going to Lifesavers, I'd love to meet some of the people I "talk" to on here in real life, lol! This is my first time to Lifesavers, so those of you who have been before, is there anything I MUST do while I'm there? Can't wait, I'll tell you all about it when I get back!
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Longhorn Lady
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Not going to Lifesavers but these are the times I really wish I were a Tech since I live in Austin.
BTW: I live in a very nice one bedroom apartment in Austin and will be out of town the whole weekend of Lifesavers, so if anyone knows of someone that is tight on funds, and/or doesn't have a hotel, I'd be more than happy to have someone stay here for the weekend. Just want to throw that out there. Feel free to PM me.
BTW: I live in a very nice one bedroom apartment in Austin and will be out of town the whole weekend of Lifesavers, so if anyone knows of someone that is tight on funds, and/or doesn't have a hotel, I'd be more than happy to have someone stay here for the weekend. Just want to throw that out there. Feel free to PM me.
thepeach80
Senior Community Member
I wish, and maybe next year, but I doubt it since I'll have an infant again. Me and all my babies! lol I know my instructor will be there and several others that helped w/ my class as well, they are great. I'm pretty sure Ann King is teaching a few break out sessions, probably for the nurses. Have fun~
Frank's Mommy said:
I will be there too. I get in on Sunday and leave right after the conf. is over. I am driving since I live in Texas (Dallas area) so only a 4hr drive. I was going to take the school bus course but had to give my spot to another one of our techs as my dd's soccer team made play offs and her last game is this Sat. So I couldn't miss the game & after party.
griffinmom
Moderator - CPST Instructor
I'm going. Arriving Saturday night and leaving Tuesday afternoon. I'll be signing off tech's seats for recert on Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30. Hope I'll see some of you.
joolsplus3
Admin - CPS Technician
I'm going! I'm pretty sure I'll be the only one bringing a baby, so look for the gal wearing the sling, that's me 
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Anything that's a must-do?...Hmm... is there a 'chat with the carseat reps' class? That's a good one. Otherwise, you can't go wrong, most of the classes are great. I might do a more advanced crash-dynamics one this year if offered, even if it's not a CPS one, just because I think I'm pretty clear on the CPS stuff. I'm a geek, I hang out with the Britax people when possible...even hunt them down at lunch (eeek! deranged fan alert!) (just kidding!). And I love what CHOP is doing and find Dr Flaura Winston to be a great speaker, if she's there. And there's a SafetyBeltSafe Social... that usually has good food and lots of CPSPListers hanging around. Usually there's 5 or so of us following Darren around, but he won't be there, boo hoo... we'll just have to glom onto some other cute guy this year
.Anything that's a must-do?...Hmm... is there a 'chat with the carseat reps' class? That's a good one. Otherwise, you can't go wrong, most of the classes are great. I might do a more advanced crash-dynamics one this year if offered, even if it's not a CPS one, just because I think I'm pretty clear on the CPS stuff. I'm a geek, I hang out with the Britax people when possible...even hunt them down at lunch (eeek! deranged fan alert!) (just kidding!). And I love what CHOP is doing and find Dr Flaura Winston to be a great speaker, if she's there. And there's a SafetyBeltSafe Social... that usually has good food and lots of CPSPListers hanging around. Usually there's 5 or so of us following Darren around, but he won't be there, boo hoo... we'll just have to glom onto some other cute guy this year
Dreaming_of_Speed
Senior Community Member
"Why Should You Attend Lifesavers?
Conference attendees come from the public and private sectors and represent many career fields. Lifesavers draws attendees from:
Child passenger safety professionals
State and local law enforcement
Community traffic safety programs
State and local emergency medical services, and public health
Injury prevention programs
Federal and state highway safety agencies
Prosecutors and judges involved in traffic safety issues
The automotive and insurance industries
Advocacy and research "
So just about anyone. I wish i could go. The CPS workshops sound great, which ones you you guys plan on attending?
Conference attendees come from the public and private sectors and represent many career fields. Lifesavers draws attendees from:
Child passenger safety professionals
State and local law enforcement
Community traffic safety programs
State and local emergency medical services, and public health
Injury prevention programs
Federal and state highway safety agencies
Prosecutors and judges involved in traffic safety issues
The automotive and insurance industries
Advocacy and research "
So just about anyone. I wish i could go. The CPS workshops sound great, which ones you you guys plan on attending?
Yeah, weren't we called "Darren's Harem?" LOL! I'm going too and I'll be hanging around Julie too--too bad they don't make an adult-sized sling so she could wear me . I've actually started a blog to report back on all the goings-on of the conference and once I figure it out a bit (it's my first blog ), I'll post the link.
. I've actually started a blog to report back on all the goings-on of the conference and once I figure it out a bit (it's my first blog ), I'll post the link.
skaterbabs
Well-known member
I wish I culd go, but Livesavers just wasn't happening this year. Still working on whether or not we can make it to KIM.
Can't wait to meet everyone! Do you all want to try to meet for lunch one day? If you want to meet pm me where you are staying and I will get you my cell phone number. I have my computer with me here in WA and will be taking it with me to Austin, but I don't know if I will be able to get online.
Darren - I was looking forward to hanging out with your "harem" with the other girl, lol! Too bad I won't be going to KIM, it's my Grandmother's 80th birthday that weekend, so if the dr's will let me fly I will be going to Ohio to be with her and my mom's family (big party).
For those of you not going, maybe next year we can meet! I'm sure we will all fill you in when we get back.
Darren - I was looking forward to hanging out with your "harem" with the other girl, lol! Too bad I won't be going to KIM, it's my Grandmother's 80th birthday that weekend, so if the dr's will let me fly I will be going to Ohio to be with her and my mom's family (big party).
For those of you not going, maybe next year we can meet! I'm sure we will all fill you in when we get back.
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