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Memphis, TN

SFAC Scrapbooking Retreat

March 14 - 17, 2024

Memphis, TN

 

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This is an annual crafting retreat to raise money for the non-profit organization, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in hopes that one day soon CF will stand for Cure Found!

 

The following details will introduce you to our crop and why we do what we do. Scrapping for a Cure events are a little different from your typical crops. ALL proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ALL workers are volunteers who donate their time, money, and energy to the success of these events. The success of the event also rests with our amazing sponsors. We rely heavily on donations for our event food, supplies, door prizes, auction items, and participant gifts. Ultimately the success of our fundraising is because of our generous participants. We have raised over $75,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation over the past 10 years because of the dedication and generosity of everyone that supports our events.

Scrapping for a Cure's Mission is to create HOPE for those with Cystic Fibrosis through creative memory keeping. All of our proceeds go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help to develop new medical treatments and to find a cure for CF.

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2024 Memphis SFAC - Information

DATES & TIMES

43+ hours of crafting time!  The cropping area will be locked overnight

so participants are welcome to leave crafting supplies at their table. 

  • Thu, March 14, 2024     2pm - *10pm+ 

  • Fri, March 15, 2024       8am - *10pm+

  • Sat, March 16, 2024      8am - *10pm+

  • Sun, March 17, 2024     8am - 3pm

* Daily hours may be extended later with hotel permission.  We are working on this.

 

REGISTRATION: (Link at bottom of page)

  • All 4 days -- 6 ft. table: $175 (early bird - register before 11/1/23 

  • After 11/1/23 Registration will be $200

Registration for this crop will open on 09/2/23.

Early bird registration ENDS 11/1/23!! 

  • EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: (Ends November 1, 2023)

    • Participants that register and pay by November 1, 2023 will be considered

    • an early bird for our event. Early Birds will be entered into TWO exclusive drawings.

      • A $100 Visa Card

      • A drawing for a prize worth at least $100

 

  • REGULAR REGISTRATION: (After November 1, 2023)

Seating is limited, so we recommend you register as soon as you know you will be able

to attend. Your seat is not reserved until we have received a registration form and the attendee fee.

Registration forms and payment options can be found at the bottom of this page. If you need to

cancel after registering, please refer to our cancellation policy to cover these details. If you have

a large group that wants to sit near each other, please let us know and we will try our best. As

the crop fills up, we may not be able to accommodate all group requests. If this is the case,

we will let the group know (group contact person) ahead of time.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICING     

  • Crafting space (6ft rectangle table)

  • 43+ hrs of crafting!! (4 full days of fun)

  • Each participant will receive a goody bag 

  • Door prizes

  • Raffle                      

  • Free snacks, waters, and coffee. Sodas for purchase.  

  • We will have a Hospitality Room and everyone is encouraged to bring snacks to share 

  • Free Make-n-Takes offered by vendors and SFAC

  • Vendor classes/workshops (for minimal fee payable to respective vendors)

  • Mini-class sponsored by SFAC

  • Games, Contests, and Prizes​

SEATING

  • Seats are individual 6 ft. rectangle tables. If you are crafting with a group, please indicate that on your registration form. We try our hardest to make sure you are all seated together.

  • Electricity is provided. We can't guarantee that the electrical plug will be at your exact table, so we recommend you bring a long extension cord and power strip just in case.

  • We also highly recommend bringing additional lighting to make sure you are comfortable during your 43 hrs+ of crafting. 

MEALS/BEVERAGES

  • No meals are provided - the hotel will not allow us to bring in outside meals.

  • There are many options for meals close to the venue.

  • We will have a "community snack table" for everyone to bring snack items to share.

  • Unlimited bottled water and coffee will be set up at the snack table for all participants. Sodas are available for a small donation.

  • We will NOT have refrigerator access, so feel free to bring a SMALL cooler for any special dietary requirements you may have.

  • Attendees can eat at the tables in the Hospitality Room or at their crafting tables.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Memphis, TN - Double Tree by Hilton Sanderlin

· 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117

· Rate: 2 Queens, $149 + taxes good for any nights of 3/14-17

The quoted room rates will be honored two days before and two days after, space available.

· Last date to reserve a room is 2/16/24 or until full.

· Cancellation: 48 Hours Prior to arrival

· Link to reserve a room: DoubleTree by Hilton. To change the days you are staying, click "edit stay" at the very top of the page, then continue with your selections.

 

DRESS ATTIRE

The dress is casual! Bring options for both cool and warm. Layers are

optimal just in case. Although not required: For Friday, we are

encouraging costume day to go along with our "Toy Story" theme.

For Saturday, we are encouraging participants to wear their

SFAC 2024 T-Shirts.

 

VENDORS

The following vendors will be onsite throughout the event for your convenience providing supplies for your projects. Make sure you check with the vendors at the beginning of the crop about payment methods.

  • Close to My Heart - Melinda Everitt

  • Creative Memories - Patricia May

  • Playing with Paper Page Kits - Lisa Coleman

  • Die Cuts by Amy - Amy Whitfield

Our vendors also provide us with classes and free make & takes. They will all be in touch with registered attendees prior to the event. Don’t miss out on the cool projects at each of their booths as well.

 

CLASSES 

Our vendors offer amazing classes each year! Most of these classes do require a small fee. The vendors will contact participants as classes are ready for registration. All class registrations/payments will be handled by the teacher.

We will also have classes provided by our volunteers that will be free to the participants. Registration for the free classes will open by the beginning of February 2023. We encourage you to sign up ahead of time for any classes you are interested in. Seating is limited and is based on a first come first serve basis. If any seats are still available the day of the event, then signups will be offered at the event. Please do not rely on this option if you really desire to take a certain class. Classes can fill fast. Donations are always accepted at these classes.

GAMES, CONTESTS, AND ACTIVITIES - Join us for a weekend of fun!

  • Games:  We will be playing games at various times throughout the event. All participation is optional.

  • Silent Auction: We are working on the details of the Silent Auction.  In order to earn the maximum  amount of donations for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we are working hard to figure out how to hold     a LIVE and VIRTUAL Silent Auction.  If you would like to donate something to the silent auction, please contact us at scrapping4acure@gmail.com. We need to receive all silent auction donations by February 17, 2024.

  • Contests: We will be having a few contests throughout the event. These will include: Table Décor Contest, Costume Contest, & a Thank You Card Contest.  

    • Table Décor: Participants will have Thursday evening and Friday morning to decorate their table for our annual table décor contest. Friday afternoon we will judge the tables. Table décor needs to incorporate: Scrapping for a Cure, Cystic Fibrosis, and/or the "Toy Story" Theme. Keep in mind that our cropping tables are 6’ rectangles this year. You can enter as a group if you wish and decorate   all of your tables.

    • Costume Contest will be Friday evening, with judging held shortly after dinner. Costumes can be as simple or elaborate as you desire.

    • Thank You Cards can be made throughout the event (not beforehand), and judging will be held Saturday mid-day. Specific requirements for the cards will be given upon registration. The only requirement for the submitted cards is that they must fit inside a 5x7 envelope. Participants can submit up to two different cards for the contest. After judging, the Thank You cards can be donated to SFAC and will be used to mail out to our sponsors and donors thanking them for their help with our event.

    • What is in the Box - Wrap up a much desired crafting item into a beautiful present and bring it in so that we can hold an auction to earn money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For participating and bidding, you will receive tickets for a special drawing!!

  • Make N Takes/Classes:  Participants will have the opportunity to participate in free make and takes provided by our vendors.  Scrapping for a Cure volunteers will also provide free make and takes and will also offer a free mini class. Vendors will host classes throughout the event for a small fee, and all class sign ups will be done through the instructor. Project examples and sign ups for these events/projects will be available closer to the event.

  • Raffle:  We will have multiple large Grand Prize Raffle items you may wish to compete for. The proceeds from the raffle are donated to CFF (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation) and all of the items are donated by our vendors and Sponsors. Tickets for the raffle items can be purchased at the event for $2/each, $10/6 tickets, or $20/13 tickets. Tickets can also be acquired by donating snacks (1 max ticket) or auction items (2 max tickets) with a max of 3 tickets via these methods  

OPTIONAL EXPENSES DURING THE EVENT

  • Vendor shopping

  • Silent Auction and Raffle (both online)

  • Classes – many will have payment options before event

  • Sodas available for purchase

 

Read details below
and then register using link at bottom of page

Early Bird Registration begins on

September 2, 2023 and ends on

November 1, 2023

 

Regular Registration will begin

on November 2, 2023 

                                     

If you have ANY questions about the registration process, let us know at scrapping4acure@gmail.com

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