*** My Little Chinese Dream***: July DTC Group

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

July DTC Group

One of the popular things to do when your adopting from China is to join a DTC group once your dossier has been sent to China. So me being me, joined the July 2006 DTC Yahoo Group. It is so nice to chat with others who are on the same timeline as I am. The group consists of 175 families so far from all over Canada, USA, Denmark and Australia.
The Group started off by having a group naming contest as well as a group logo contest. This is what the group voted on: July Fireflies. I love the logo (designed by Robyn) and the name!!
To help with the long wait the group does a lot of fun things to help time pass by. There are Cybershows, a Monthly Secret Pal Gift Exchange, a 100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap, and a Post Card Swap. You dont have to participate in everything if you choose not to, I have signed up for a the Monthly Secret Pal Gift Exchange and the Quilt Swap so far. The group also has our own blog and website for all the families. Another cool idea is you can purchase apparel on Cafe Press with our name & logo on it and all proceeds go to Half the Sky Foundation. I still have to decide what to order!!

8 Comments:

Joannah said...: I'm a July Firefly, too!; August 10, 2006 1:06 PM
Middle-Aged Moi said...: I've joined too, Kim! It's nice to have the support and to feel like there's others out there who are enduring the long wait too!

Janet T.
tuiningatreasures.blogspot.com; August 10, 2006 3:15 PM
Ann said...: that's pretty cool. The Taiwan program, although growing, is not as big. And the referral is not as predictable, but it would be nice to be able to talk with people that were on the exact same timeline as we are. That's a pretty cool concept.; August 10, 2006 4:16 PM
C's Mom said...: I love your DTC logo...it's simply beautiful!; August 10, 2006 4:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Yeah I am so glad you have found a DTC Group. Our group Nov DTC is called 11 Moons. Have fun; August 10, 2006 7:07 PM
4D said...: Good for you! The DTC groups are so much fun and great to be a part of. You will enjoy the experience!

Keep smilin!; August 11, 2006 7:53 AM
Special K said...: Love that logo!! I'm so jealous. It's way cuter than ours. (Sorry fellow "June Bugs 06" but it is.)

PS quilt square mailed for Channing on Thurs. Let me know how long it takes to get there. I'm curious. :); August 12, 2006 8:07 AM
Catherine said...: I love your name and logo!!! Beautiful!

Enjoy all your DTC stuff. I've met so many wonderful people and am having such fun! Glad you're already getting in on the fun.

Our next swap which will start in September is a hair accessory swap hosted by Doris! Can't wait!

Catheirne - March DTC, Marching Pandas; August 13, 2006 9:17 PM