Special Announcement

KODAWest is proud to announce that the founder of DeafRead.com and DeafVIDEO.tv,
Mr. Tayler Mayer, has been chosen by Purple, a VRS company, as one of ten
‘Trailblazers’ in the deaf community.

An avid entrepreneur, Mr. Mayer’s work has sparked a virtual international deaf
club, which allows thousands of people all over the world to connect and share
information in a streamlined environment. Mr. Mayer, a technological visionary,
has changed the lives of many in the deaf community.

For his recognition, Purple is donating $1,000 to a charity or non-profit
organization of his choice. We are extremely honored that Mr. Mayer has chosen
KODAWest as the designated recipient. A free public event to honor Mr. Tayler
Mayer will take place on

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Crowne Plaza, 1500 S.
Raymond Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 

6:45 PM

To register for the event and to vote for Tayler,

go to http://www.purple.us/Pages/dreambigger_tb_detail.php?id=3

Click on Tayler’s profile where you can learn all about the inspiring work he
has thus far accomplished and his “sky’s the limit” attitude. The announcement
of the winner will be revealed at a gala honoring all ten trailblazers. The
final award recipient will receive $10,000 which will go to the charity of
his/her choice.

Let’s show our support for Tayler and vote!

For more inquires, please contact us at kodawest@aol.com

KODAWest is thrilled to announce the Sponsors of this year’s Camp!

The Greenelight Foundation

Sprint Relay

Dawn Sign Press

Joe & Gina Sanders

Western Interpreting Network

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We are still in need of more FEMALE CITs (age 16 & 17) and CODA Staff (18 or over). Please spread the word! Download applications

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UPDATE:

KODAWest Camp is almost sold out.

Hurry and submit your applications before June 2nd!

Scholarships available!

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KODAWest 3rd Annual KODA Camp

Near Big Bear Lake, CA

Camp Whittle
June 27th- July 4th, 2009

On or before June 2, 2009: $485.00 per camper

All registrations require $125.00 deposits.

For camper applications, or scholarship applications,  e-mail KODAWest@aol.com

KODAWest is proud to announce that we had our first Board of Directors meeting last Sunday. After four years of creating a non-profit organization, arranging numerous fundraisers, and planning countless events, we have finally convened with an honorable and respectable group of individuals who have wholeheartedly accepted our offer to serve on our first ever Board.

We welcome with pride: (in alphabetical order)

Mike Anderson
Educator, Sports Coach, & Community Outreach at CSDR, and Parent of KODAs

Deanne Bray
Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Educator, Literacy Advocate and Parent of KODA

Tina Jo Breindel
Member of DBC, DWU and CAC, CAL-Ed & GUAA Boards, Parent of a deaf child and KODA twins

Bill Greene
Parent of Deaf Teen, Founder of Sports Tutor and Greenelight Foundation

Charles Katz
Ph.D. in Deaf Studies/Deaf Education, Writer/Actor/Storyteller, Parent of KODAs

Joyce Linden
CODA, Associate Professor Emeritus-CSUN, Interpreter, Presenter, Consultant, Member of CODA, CAD, NAD, SCRID, RID

Francine Stern
CODA, Interpreter (Legal, Theatrical & Educational), Member of SCRID, RID, NAD, CODA

We look forward to an exciting future with KODAWest and our new Board.

Camp Whittle, Big Bear
June 27th- July 4th, 2009

Download (Microsoft Word):

Camper Application

Staff Application