Tic With It	August 30, 1999
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.		Archive
Detroit-East Michigan Chapter

From the President's Desk
Art Abbott

Fall is upon us and school is back in session. We hope you've had a great summer. Certainly the families and kids that came canoeing and camping in July, and to the family picnic at Four Bears Waterpark on August 15 with the TS Association have some fun highlights to share with friends and classmates.

Upcoming Events. Note these important dates on your family calendar.

The Grand Night at The Auction. Chairperson Michelle and committee have been working very hard on this important event. Don't miss it! It is important to the Chapter as the only major fund-raiser until the spring Bowl-A-Thon, and the success of the Educator's Seminar depends on it. Hope to see you at Le Metro on October 18.

Under separate articles in this edition you will find information on :

• The IEP Clinic at the Oakland meeting (Providence Hospital). See Vice-President Michelle Bumbalough's Support Page for details. For all who leave the meetings at your child's school totally confused, don't miss the support meeting. All school related issues will be discussed, but specifically, the Individualized Education Plan for your child, and how to write it.
• Seminars. See Vice-President Barb Schmatz's Education Page for details.
  The Explosive Child: Repeat of the very popular all-day spring workshop on behaviors, rages and storms by Dr. Ross Greene.
  November 5
  Novi Hilton
  $128 by October 15
  If enough people register with this Chapter we will request a group discount.
  Pediatric Mood Disorders: A half-day lecture series by national speakers, sponsored by Dr. Rosenberg, WSU Department of Neurosciences. Primary focus Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
  September 24
  Children's Hospital
  $35 by September 17 to Children's Hospital.
• TSA Regional Conference.
  in the Fall
  Atlanta. Sponsored by Georgia TSA.

Lots going on, lots to do and lots of openings on committees. Please consider giving a hand with some of these Chapter activities. We can always use some more volunteers. Give a call. Don't wait to be asked.

See you all at the Auction October 18.