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April
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WHAT'S NEW |
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Adopt a derby duck for a
chance to win great prizes on April 28
Enter your duck in the Duck Derby Race,
sponsored by Aflac and WJZZ, to support Special Olympics Georgia athletes
April 28 at the lake in Atlantic Station. If your duck wins, you could win a
trip to St. Lucia, a Philips plasma TV, or a gift card from Macy's or Haverty's.
One adopted duck is $5 and a quack pack is $20, with four duck adoptions,
valuable coupons and a souvenir Jr. duck. Race day will be a great time of
family fun -- food from Papa John's, music, games and vendors.
Click here
to adopt a duck and for more information about the prizes and the event.
U.S. 10K Classic to benefit
SOGA
Sign up to volunteer for SOGA's newest benefit
happening Sept. 4. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed throughout the race
where thousands of runners are working to raise money for Special Olympics
Georgia athetes. The race also includes a two day family festival. If you're
interested in volunteering e-mail
Georgia.Milton-Sheats@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Run the Race for Champions
Special Olympics Georgia hosts its 7th Annual
Race for Champions Saturday, May 26 at Emory University. Interested participants
should
click here for more information and download a registration form or visit
www.active.com and register online.
Pre-register for $20 or pay $25 the day of the race. For more information about
Race for Champions, please contact
Jessica Bennett at:
770-414-9390 x107.
Sponsor of the Month
Aflac, an international insurance company based
in Columbus, not only gave financial support to the 2007 Duck Derby but also
provided volunteers for support at the event.
Aflac was founded in 1955 with the mission of
combining innovative strategic marketing with quality products and service at
competitive prices to provide the best insurance value for consumers. Aflac has
more than 69,000 licensed agents and insures more than 40 million people
worldwide. Since the 1980's, Aflac has added coverage offerings such as
accidental disability, short-term disability, hospital intensive care, hospital
confinement indemnity, long-term care, specified health event, life, dental and
vision.
SOGA honors Aflac
for the company's commitment
to the community through financial support and volunteerism.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH |
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Volunteer of the Month -
Jordan Jackson
Three years ago, Jordan Jackson of
Statesboro, became the competitions coordinator for area 13, which
is made up of Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Johnson, Montgomery,
Screven, Tattnall, Toombs and Wheeler counties. Jordan goes above and beyond her
duties of coordinating area competitions. At events, she makes sure that
everything is completed early so that when the athletes arrive, they are set to
compete. She also simplifies the area games paperwork so that it is
easy for the coaches.
When a brand new agency was started in Bulloch County and a competitions
chairperson could not be found, Jordan volunteered to head things. She also
created an Area 13 Softball League for the adult agencies. Jordan also helps the
area management team with fundraisers.
Jordan is a full time student and also works 30 hour weeks at an after school
program with intellectually disabled children. She is constantly reading about
disabilities so that she knows what challenges athletes face when competing and
when dealing with the world. She has also made it a personal goal to add one new
sport each year so that the athletes have a variety of sports to choose from.
Special Olympics Georgia congratulates Jordan Jackson!
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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:Duck Derby Tagging
Party,
April 25
Please join Special Olympics Georgia in preparing for the upcoming Duck Derby at
the Duck Derby Tagging Party. Volunteers are needed to help tag rubber ducks
racing in the derby. The party will be held at ER Partridge, 3870 Green
Industrial Way, Chamblee, Ga 30341, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Summer Games, May 25-27
Interested in being a part of the Summer Games? Volunteers are needed throughout
the weekend of May 25-27.
Georgia 400, June 9
Volunteers are needed to help with this 5K race being held at Lenox Square Mall
in Buckhead. Volunteers are need to help with registration, finish line and
water stations.
Bicycle Ride Across
Georgia, June 10-16
Volunteers are needed in or around the following
cities to help Special Olympics Georgia staff rest stops for this weeklong
event. Columbus, Cusseta, Buena Vista and Americus (6/10/07); Andersonville,
Vienna and Cordele (6/11/07); Rebecca, Fitzgerald and Ambrose (6/12/07);
Douglas, Lakeland and Pearson (6/13/07); West Green and Baxley (6/14/07);
Glennville and Hinesville (6/15/07); Ft. Stewart area, Richmond Hill and
Savannah (6/16/07).
If
you have any questions
about any of these events, e-mail
Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or call (770) 414-9390 ext. 120.
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OTHER NEWS |
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Upcoming Events
Play golf at AmeriFleet's Golf Tournament at
Laurel Springs
AmeriFleet is proud to announce the second annual
Golf Tournament in support of Special Olympics Georgia. The tournament will be
played at Laurel Springs Golf Club located in Suwannee GA on Tuesday, May 15.
The day's activities start out with registration, continental breakfast -
followed by 18 holes of golf on a championship course. After a great day of
golf, we’ll have cocktails, delicious food and awards from the day’s play. Your
participation directly impacts Special Olympics bringing critical financial
resources to support and expand existing programs. We simply could not do this
without you.
To register, please visit
www.AmeriFleetGolf.com. Please register by May 1.
Come to the Art Auction
benefiting Special Olympics Georgia
Discover a treasure at the 2007 Art Auction to
benefit Special Olympics Georgia Saturday, May 5 at a million dollar
Atlanta-home. The preview is at 7 p.m. and the live auction begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. The artwork is supplied
by Regency Fine Art of Atlanta. 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@SpecialOlympicsGA.org at (770) 414-9390 ext. 107.
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.
Click here for a nom ination
form.
For
more information, e-mail Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
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The 2007 statewide award recipients will be
announced at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet in July.
Pull out
your clubs for
a golf tournament 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
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! Get a free pedometer! For more
information, e-mail SOGA Honorary Board Member Norman Plotkin at
nplotkin@ashfordadvisors.net or call (770) 390-2616
Athlete sign-up for heart screening; space
limited
An Athlete Heart Screening is being
offered to a limited number of athletes by the Living Heart Foundation and the
National Football League at Crawford Long Hospital Saturday. June 2. E-mail
Jennifer.Daniell@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or call (770) 414-9390 ext. 110.
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.
Start a Web
page through FirstGiving
Click here to start your own
fundraising campaign. Then click the get started button.
Donate that old car to SOGA
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.
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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