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March 2008 |
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WHAT'S NEW |
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RSVP today for the Art
Auction
Please join us at the 2008 Art Auction to
benefit Special Olympics Georgia, Saturday, March 29. The preview will be at 7
p.m. with the live auction at 8 p.m. at a beautiful million dollar Buckhead home
provided by Reynaud Development. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple.
Food and beverages will be provided by Raving Brands. For more information, contact Ryan Fleming at (770) 414-9390 ext. 116
or Ryan.Fleming@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Laugh with SOGA and Whole
World
Enjoy a night of laughter Tuesday,
March 25 at Whole World Theatre to support Special
Olympics Georgia. Click here for
more information. Doors open at 7 p.m., with beverages available, and the
show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Cops on Doughnut Shops
Cheer on your law enforcement officers as they sit
around the clock on the roofs of Krispy Kreme doughnut shops March 7-9 to raise
dough for the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia.
Click here
for more information.
Help cops who are Cuffed
for a Cause
This year join law enforcement officers as they
are handcuffed to a moving treadmill for eight hours or until their fundraising
goal is met! It’s all in the name of the athletes and they hope to show the same
dedication and determination that the athletes do! Locations will vary across
the state – stay tuned for more information. Give a buck and help them rest off
of the treadmill.
Sponsor of the month
Special Olympics Georgia is pleased to announce
a new partnership with Raving Brands, an Atlanta based company proudly
sponsoring the 2008 Art Auction by providing the meal for the evening. The
selection of hors d’ oeuvres will provided by one of their many restaurants, The
Flying Biscuit, a hot spot amongst Atlanta natives. Raving Brands staff will be
in attendance for the event to help set up and serve the meal, as well as
enjoying the amazing art work that the auction has to offer.
Raving Brands is the parent company to some of your favorite restaurants, such
as Doc Green’s, Mama Fu’s, Planet Smoothie, Shane’s Rib Shack, Flying Biscuit,
Boneheads, PJ’s Coffee, and Monkey Joe’s. These restaurants also have a healthy
twist creating fresh, innovative concepts in environments that resonate with
consumers.
Raving Brands is about focus, passion, execution, and a great experience for
consumers. What truly sets them apart is their vision for a unique franchise
model. Their “Why not?” attitude challenges them to take risks others in the
industry won’t take, and forces them to think everyday about how they can help
their franchisees with every level of their business.
We are excited about their contribution and dedication to Special Olympics
Georgia, and look forward to continuing our partnership. Know that when you
visit any Raving Brands restaurant, you are supporting an organization that is
truly “giving back” to their community.
Visit www.ravingbrands.com for
information on a restaurant location nearest you!
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH |
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Volunteer of the Month -
Teresa
McDonald
Teresa McDonald has been a part of the Special Olympics Georgia family for more
than five years.
She
began volunteering through the Newnan Civitans by running the Olympic
Village at the Coweta County Special Olympics local games. She then moved on to
become the chairperson of the Olympic Village. Then about five years ago, Teresa
joined the Coweta County Special Olympics Board and has still continued
to coordinate the games' Olympic Village. Coweta County's Village is considered
the best in the entire state thanks to Teresa's efforts. The Village features
rides, games, music, a barber shop, and so much more. Teresa turned the Olympic
Village into a wonderful event that helps make the local spring games a success.
Teresa also dedicates her time by volunteering at other Coweta County local
competitions. To those that have had the privilege to work with her, she is one
of the most kind hearted people and a joy to know.
Thank you Teresa for your support each year and for all of your hard work. We
congratulate you on being the March Volunteer of the Month.
Do you know someone who should be Volunteer of the Month?
Simply send the person's contact information (name, email address, mailing address, and phone number) and a brief paragraph explaining why you think they should win to:
Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
**Online Donations
You can make an online donation and support the 22,797 registered SOGA athletes. | | |
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ!
ALL Class A volunteers and Special Olympics staff members are required by
Special Olympics Inc. to complete the training course.
Click here to find out if
you are a Class A volunteer. The quiz takes four minutes.
Click here to
take it.
March 16, 2008
Laurel Springs Big Break Challenge, Suwannee
This golf tournament has participants competing in several golf skill
competitions throughout the day. Benefits go to Special Olympics Georgia.
Volunteers are needed to help out at each golf skills competition including long
drive, closest to the pin, par 3 hole in one challenge, long putt, chip shot and
more.
March 29, 2008
Art Auction, Atlanta
The Art Auction is being held at a beautiful multi-million dollar home in
Atlanta. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, registration, and serving
food and drinks.
April 19, 2008
Cuffed for a Cause, Atlanta
Volunteer for this brand new fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia. Police
officers will be handcuffed to a treadmill until they raise a certain amount for
Special Olympics Georgia.
Volunteer graphics designer needed
Volunteers in graphics design are needed for small projects
throughout the year. Please e-mail
Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org if you're interested.
If you are interested in
volunteering for either event, please contact Leslie Anderson at
Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or 770-414-9390 ext. 120.
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OTHER NEWS |
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Upcoming Events
Coaches Clinic
A basketball coaches' clinic will be offered
from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at A.S. Clark Elementary School
in Cordele. The registration deadline is March 10. For more information about
the clinic, hosted by Crisp County Schools, contact
Liani.Swingle@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Buy Hawks tickets for
SOGA night
Support athletes during a SOGA night with the
Atlanta Hawks March 30. Athletes will play a 6-minute game before the Hawks take
the floor. Click here to purchase your ticket. The
more people who buy tickets the bigger the night! We're still looking for two
metro Atlanta basketball teams to play in the pre-game section. Please contact
Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for more information.
How you can help
Now through the end of April,
Laurel Springs Golf Club will give $500 to Special Olympics Georgia for every
new golf member who mentions Special Olympics Georgia during his or her
enrollment.
Laurel Springs Golf Club is
the host of the Special Olympics Georgia’s “Big Break Challenge” fundraiser,
which gave over $3,500 in its first year. The club hopes to double its donation
with this new promotion.
For more information about
this generous opportunity and the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Club at Laurel
Springs, contact Shane Fortenberry at 770-884-0065 ext.20, and remember to
mention Special Olympics Georgia.
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