Chair- oversees the organization of regular meetings, projects, etc. for a Management Team in a specified geographical area. The Chairperson is the liaison to the SOGA state office and staff.

Fundraising chairperson- develops and implements projects and activities throughout the year to raise funds that support the needs and growth of the local Special Olympics Program.

Secretary- communicates among management team members, the local coordinator and the SOGA state office and staff.

Finance chairperson- identifies the Program’s financial needs and manages funds raised by the local Special Olympics program throughout the year

Public relations chairperson-  develops and implements on-going activities, materials, and media opportunities to increase community awareness of Special Olympics.

Volunteer chairperson- establishes and oversees the volunteer management system (recruits, screens, orients, places, trains, supervises, and evaluates); secures a sufficient number of volunteers for staffing all Management Team and coaching needs.

Athlete- provides insight on how to meet specific needs of athletes.

Family chairperson- increase family involvement with Special Olympics athletes to strengthen family ties, promote awareness of people with intellectual disabilities and to assure the continuing quality of the Program.

Training chairperson- provides training clinics for coaches, officials, athletes, Games Management Teams and Competition Directors; and oversees the development of sports programs for all athletes

Competition chairperson- recruits and manages a team of volunteers for each competitive event conducted to ensure the availability of quality, Olympic-type competitions in a safe environment for Special Olympics athletes.

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