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JANUARY
2008 |
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WHAT'S NEW |
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Purchase a paper torch
icon at Publix
Don't forget your grocery shopping this month!
Shop at Publix today through January 24 and
purchase your paper torch at the check-out registers to support Special Olympics
Georgia athletes. Purchase any Procter & Gamble product (such as Tide, Pantene,
Crest or Charmin) from
Dec. 30 through Jan. 31 and Special Olympics Georgia will receive 10 cents on
every product in proceeds. Click here for
more information.
Sponsors of the month
During each State Games competition our goal is
to increase the number of athletes that are able to compete and experience the
joy of Special Olympics Georgia each year. Through our partnerships with
generous members of Atlanta’s corporate and philanthropic community, we are able
to do so. This year we expect to have more than 2,300 athletes, coaches and
unified partners competing in seven sports during the 2008 State Indoor Winter
Games: Basketball, Bowling, Floor Hockey, Ice Skating, Powerlifting, Gymnastics
and Rollerskating.
Our 2008 State Indoor Winter Games sponsors include
AutoTrader.com,
firstPRO,
HRworks,
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Employees
Reaching Out Club, MetLife,
Philips,
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Superior
Essex and Winter Construction.
Our corporate partners have a tremendous impact on the lives of our athletes
through donations of both their time and talent. We certainly could not do it
without you and greatly appreciate all that you do for Special Olympics Georgia.
For their support, volunteerism and dedication we honor all of our 2008 State
Indoor Winter Games partners, as Sponsors of the Month!
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH |
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Volunteer of the Month -
Lisa Taljan
Lisa Taljan has been actively involved in the "Just People" Special Olympics
Program since it began five years ago. With "Just People," Lisa has chaperoned
and volunteered for every area and State Games competition that they have been
involved in. She also volunteers with multiple sports including softball,
basketball, volleyball, bocce and more and she drives Roswell athletes to their
games and practices. In the five years that she has been with "Just People,"
Lisa has never missed a practice. Any sport where she is needed, whether it's
coaching, getting uniforms, driving around to get snacks, etc., Lisa is always
right there to help. Lisa also lives at the "Just People" property and can often
be found grocery shopping with athletes, case managing, giving out medications,
chaperoning social activities, driving the day group and more.
Because of her dedicated service to the athletes and her hard work throughout
the years, Lisa is an important member of both "Just People" and Special
Olympics Georgia. Her commitment gives her athletes the chance to participate
and enjoy as many sports as possible.
Special Olympics Georgia congratulates Lisa on being the January 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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January, 18 - 20, 2008
State Indoor Winter Games
More than 1,500 Special Olympics Georgia athletes come to Marietta to compete in
basketball, bowling, powerlifting, floor hockey, ice skating, gymnastics, and
rollerskating.
March 7 - 9, 2008
Cops on Doughnut Shops
Those cops are back to once again sitting on Krispy Kreme doughnut shops all
over the state to raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia. They'll be sitting
on the shops all weekend so they are going to need volunteers on the ground to
help them collect funds!
Feb. 1, 2008
Atlanta Thrashers Game
Rally your friends and co-workers for a friendly competition of who can sell the
most door prize tickets at the Feb. 1 Atlanta Thrashers game. Contact
Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for more information.
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
Get ready for some chili
golf
Play golf at the annual Chili Dip Open at
Bear's Best in Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 16. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics
Georgia. Call the golf shop to register (678) 714-2582, ext1.
Learn more about the
Torch Run
Attention law enforcement officers and friends:
You can learn more about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). Attend one of the
annual LETR Kick-Off luncheons to learn more about the Torch Run. It's more than
just a run! During the kick-offs, officers will learn how to get started with
their agency and get the materials necessary to start fundraising. For a
list of locations and more information, click
here or
contact Allison Hicks.
How you can help
Make your
home page www.GoodSearch.com
Start the new year off with a
fresh search engine. Each time you conduct a
search on www.GoodSearch.com, one
penny goes to benefit Special Olympics Georgia. Make Good Search your home
page by going to "tools" in your browser and then clicking on "internet
options." Type www.GoodSearch.com in
the space for home page. At the site, type "Special Olympics Georgia" in the
box the first time you sign up for the organization you're supporting.
Donate your old car and cell phone
Your donation could make a big difference.
SOGA has partnered with Car Program, LLC to turn your old vehicle into much
needed funds for our program.
Click here for more
information.
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