March  2007

 

 

     WHAT'S NEW

 

Make a donation and get a cop of the roof of a Krispy Kreme near you

Join us March 9-11 as law enforcement officers eat, sleep, and play on rooftops of Krispy Kreme stores, starting 6 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday to help raise "dough" for Special Olympics Georgia athletes. You'll receive a tasty treat for a donation and enjoy some of the numerous activities at various stores such as doughnut eating contests, doughnut ring toss contests and police car explorations. Click here for more information or call Allison Hicks at (770) 414-9390 ext. 115.

Come to the Art Auction benefiting Special Olympics Georgia

Reserve your spot  at the 2007 Art Auction to benefit Special Olympics Georgia Friday, March 23 at a million dollar Atlanta-home.  The preview is at 7:30 p.m. and the live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. The artwork is supplied by Ross Galleries. The evening will also include food, wine, beer, door prizes and a silent auction. Click here for more information. For more information about the auction, please contact Jessica Bennett at (770) 414-9390 ext. 107.
 

Get your duck in the race

Adopt a little rubber duck for the Great American Duck Derby Race April 28 at Atlantic Station!  On race day, you'll enjoy great food, music and prizes if your duck wins in the race. You'll be able to adopt your own Derby Duck for $5, or get a "Quack Pack" with your own souvenir junior duck, and vouchers from some of our sponsors for $20. Money raised from duck adoptions will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Click here for more information. Click here for a duck and quack pack order form.
 

Nominate someone for distinguished service

Nominations are being accepted for the Distinguished Service Awards, the most prestigious awards given out by Special Olympics Georgia, until 5 p.m. June 30. Eligible nominees have given distinguished service to their counties, areas or the state. Categories range from outstanding male and female athletes to outstanding Unified Partner. For more information, e-mail Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org

The 2007 statewide award recipients will be announced at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet  in July.
 

 

 

 

 

   VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

         

Volunteer of the Month -

Betty Green

For our volunteer of the month, Special Olympics Georgia looks for someone who stands out with their commitment, enthusiasm and goes above and beyond their call of duty. And for her dedication at the 2007 Indoor Winter Games, Betty Green certainly fills those obligations.
 

Betty dedicates her leisure time coaching and helping to take care of two athletes at their home.  Her passion is to help the athletes of the Special Olympics.


When tragedy struck the athletes and coaches in Albany and almost caused them to miss out on the Winter Games, Betty stepped up and took over the reins of leader for the Albany athletes and coaches.

 

Not only did she coach but she also had to learn complicated details about the process of submitting paperwork for the athletes, so the athletes could compete.  It was her mission to make sure that every  piece was in place for her athletes, working long days and nights up until the Winter Games.
 

The trip to the games turned out to be a huge success! The athletes were very happy and said that as long as Betty was helping, organizing and coaching they would always come to the games. Betty and the athletes already had a special bond, but after Winter Games,  it's a lifelong friendship.

 

In addition to the games, Green and the athletes also got a chance to ride in style. Betty’s daughter and student at Albany Sate University, arranged for them to be transported on one of the universities new charter buses. The athletes loved it and were very thankful.
 

Thank you Betty Green for your commitment and dedication to the athletes! Your passion and enthusiasm is what makes the Special Olympics Georgia mission a success.

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.

 

   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

:Cops on  Doughnut Shops,  March 9-11

Officers will take to the roofs for Atlanta's  "Cops on Doughnut Shops" weekend from 6 a.m. on Friday, March 9 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. Volunteers are needed in four hour shifts Friday through Sunday at the following locations:
- Albany - 400 N. Slappey Boulevard
- Athens - 3703 Atlanta Highway
- Atlanta - 295 Ponce de Leon Avenue
- Buford - 3387 Buford Drive
- Columbus - 6761 Veterans Parkway
- Duluth - 1550 Pleasant Hill Road
- Lilburn - 4129 Highway 78
- Marietta - 299 Cobb Parkway, South
- Riverdale - 6689 Highway 85
- Roswell - 791 Atlanta Street

14th Annual Bregman Educational Conference, March 10-11
Volunteers are needed for the 14th Annual Bregman Educational Conference being held Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 at the Georgia Perimeter College Dunwoody Campus. If you're interested in volunteering, contact Michelle.Woods@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. 

Laurel Springs Big Break Challenge-Sunday,  March 18

 Laurel Springs is holding a Golf Skills fundraiser to benefit SOGA. Volunteers are needed for a few hours to staff each of the skills locations and help keep score, escort players, and help with registration.

If you have any questions about any of these events, e-mail Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or call (770) 414-9390 ext. 120.

 

Special thanks to Chevron for their support of SOGA's volunteers!

 

 

 

 

   OTHER NEWS

 

 

Upcoming Events

Conference for adult athletes and caregivers March 10-11

Adult athletes and caregivers are invited to register for the 14th Annual Bregman Educational Conference March 10-11. The conference is held at Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus.
SOGA partnered with Jewish Family & Career Services to conduct an educational conference for ADULTS with intellectual disabilities and caregivers and parents.
There will be a dance sponsored by the Down’s Syndrome Association of Atlanta.
Register on-line at www.bregman.org or if you have an interest in volunteering for the conference please contact, Michelle.Woods@SpecialOlympicsGA.org (770) 414-9390 ext 121.

Golf in the Annual Gold, Silver Irons Golf Tournament  set for March 26

Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful South Bridge Golf Club in Savannah Monday, March 26. Registration begins that Monday at 12 p.m. and tee times begin at 12:30 p.m. You will also have a chance to enjoy great raffle prizes and golf contests.
To register 1) download a "Gold, Silver and Irons Golf Tournament Flyer" 2) complete and mail the form and a check to Leslie Anderson.
To sponsor a team or hole on the course, please contact Leslie Anderson at (770) 414-9390 ext. 120 or Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.


Join us for golf in Douglasville May 21

SuperValu hosts an annual golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics Georgia May 21 at Chapel Hills Golf Club in Douglasville.  If you are interested in rounding up a foursome and supporting Special Olympics, please contact Rachel Provow at (770)414-9390, ext. 119 or Rachel.Provow@SpecialOlympicsGA.org  for more information.

 Count your steps for SOGA

Get a free pedometer and walk for Special Olympics Georgia May 7-11 for the Special Olympics Georgia Walk-a-thon! Ask for sponsors as you count your steps, no specific location or time you need to be there! To find out more information about  how you can participate, e-mail SOGA Honorary Board Member Norman Plotkin at nplotkin@ashfordadvisors.net or call (770) 390-2616

Attention motorcycle riders: Play poker and enjoy games at Poker Run.

The Knights of Columbus Council # 6622is hosting a Poker Run Saturday, April 28 at American Legion Post 57 in Newnan. Special Olympics Georgia will benefit from this event. Motorcycle riders will arrive at the post and will receive a map of three locations where they get three playing cards. Back at the Legion, participants will play Poker, motorcycle games and enjoy food and prizes. Click here for more information.

 How to help SOGA

Recycle that old phone!

 Join in the PHONE BONES Project and help Special Olympics Georgia by turning in your old cell phone. Special Olympics Georgia is recycling old cell phones to raise money and help our environment. You can turn in your old cell phone by contacting Rachel Provow at (770) 414-9390 ext. 119 at Rachel.Provow@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Drop change in red cans for SOGA

March 5-9 is Change for Champions week! Look for the red Special Olympics canisters in your schools and community and drop your change in - a little bit REALLY does add up and makes a big difference for the athletes. If your school, office, drycleaner, etc will put out a can, let us know and we'll send it to them! We celebrate Exceptional Children's week with Change for Champions. E-mail Heather.Hart@SpecialOlympicsGA.org if you want to display a can.

Make your home page www.GoodSearch.com

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.

 

 

 

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