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May
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WHAT'S NEW |
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Adopt a duck and
sponsor an athlete
Special Olympics Georgia holds
the 4th Annual Duck Derby on June 26 at Six Flags White Water.
Thousands of
adopted ducks will plunge into the Little Hooch and race to the finish line for
great prizes. The first five ducks to cross the finish line win a prize such as
an exclusive 2-night stay at Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC; Comcast
Triple-Play with high definition, phone service, and high speed internet; two
tickets on Delta, a $500 Macy’s gift card, or an AT&T mobile phone. Adopt your very own
duck for just $5. Or get a $25 Quack Pack that includes five duck adoptions with
your a Souvenir Jr. Duck. Check out all the details and adopt your duck at
AtlantaDuckDerby.com. The 2009 Duc k Derby is supported by Six Flags White Water, the FISH 104.7FM, and WSB-TV
Family to Family.
Run the Race for Champions
Let's run a 5K /Fun Run
May 30th at Emory University’s beautiful Lullwater Park for SOGA athletes in the
Race for Champions.
Click here to register online. You can also register on race day at Druid
Hills High School. Registration begins at 6:30am. The cost is $25 for adults and
$15 for children 12 and under. For more information, contact Emily Young
at 770-414-9390 x119 or by email:
Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Sponsor of the month
Commitment, Spirit, Inspiration, Participation,
Connection. These are just a few of the elements that are essential to
AutoTrader.com and their corporate
mission. They truly are an organization, better yet a family, that works
together to make a difference, and we at Special Olympics Georgia are extremely
grateful for their support.
For the past five years, AutoTrader.com has been one of our essential elements.
They sponsor both our State Indoor Winter Games and our State Summer Games.
Their support extends beyond a financial donation. AutoTrader.com is a partner
that strives to create an impact. It is not only their staff, but also their
families and friends that show up with enthusiasm, ready to lend a hand in any
and every way possible. They are the ones on the sidelines cheering on our
athletes, giving them the words of encouragement that provide our Olympians with
a sense of accomplishment and acceptance. They are the ones that are there to
graciously accept the hugs that athletes offer when they want someone to share
in their joy.
AutoTrader.com is a leader of change. That is the best way to summarize the
impact they make on Special Olympics Georgia year-after-year. We are so grateful
to be part of their movement, and we are honored to have their support. Thank
you AutoTrader.com!
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH |
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Volunteer of the Month -Jeff
Neumeyer
It's hard to say what is Jeff Neumeyer's favorite sport.
Because he is actively involved in so many sports Special Olympics Georgia
(SOGA) offers. He is a Special K’s basketball coach during the winter months and
a swimming couch for State Summer Games.
And there's bocce ball. Jeff’s influence with Special Olympics Young Leaders’ (S.O.Y.L.)
Boccefest is undeniable. This year instead of attending Boccefest, he welcomed
family into to town for his first child’s christening. Although Jeff could not
attend, over half of the teams were his friends and co-workers. He also serves
as a committee member for the Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic.
Jeff constantly demonstrates his leadership and willingness to dedicate so much
of his time to help SOGA’s mission in training children and adults with
intellectual disabilities, as well as raising funds to support the mission. So,
congrats Jeff! You are May’s Volunteer of the month. Everyone at SOGA
thanks you for all you do!
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 22,547 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.
June 17
Duck Derby Tagging Party, Atlanta
Special Olympics Georgia needs your help to tag those rubber ducks that will be
racing in the 2009 Duck Derby. We’ll have about 10,000 ducks to tag so we need
plenty of volunteers! Come join us for this unique party where we celebrate with
music, food and drinks, and a whole lot of rubber ducks.
July 17 - 19
State Master's Bowling Tournament, Savannah
More than 600 adult SOGA athletes will compete in traditional and unified
bowling in Savannah. Approximately 200 volunteers will be needed for the
weekend.
August 14
Braves 50/50
Volunteers are needed to help raffle tickets at the Braves game against
Philadelphia. After SOGA sells tickets until the second inning, volunteers can
watch the remaining of the game for free. To sign up, e-mail
Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
If you are interested in any of the events, please contact Leslie Anderson at
Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
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OTHER NEWS |
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Upcoming Events
Go to PGA TOUR's FedExCup finale and support
SOGA at the same time
Watch the top 30 players of the 2009 season compete
at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola and support Special Olympics
Georgia at the same time. Purchase your weekly grounds ticket book for THE TOUR
Championship, held Sept. 23-27 at East Lake Golf Club, for $150, with 100% going
to charity and $75 going back to SOGA.
Click here and you can purchase your tickets online. Just remember to use
SOG in the TICKETS Fore CHARITY box.
Have a
cop wait on you at Joes Crab Shack June 11
Please join area law enforcement as they serve as waiters at all Georgia Joe’s
Crab Shacks! Come in and enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner, or appetizers and
mingle with your local law enforcement and athletes. All tips will benefit
Special Olympics Georgia. Also, print out
this coupon and 10 percent of your bill will be donated back to Special
Olympics Georgia! Restaurants are located in Duluth, Alpharetta, Lilburn,
Douglasville, Kennesaw, and Morrow.
RSVP
for the Phil Keaggy concert to benefit Special Olympics Georgia Gwinnett County
Reserve your spot for The
Master and Musician Phil Keaggy June 27concert to benefit Special Olympics
Georgia Gwinnett County's Masters Program. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church of Lilburn.
Click here to pay by credit card. Or you can pay by cash or check by
clicking here and downloading the tickets form.
Taste
wine with friends at a benefit for SOGA
Support SOGA by going to a wine tasting at
Marietta Wine Market from 5 to 7
p.m. Wednesday, May 13 and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Suggested donations are
$10-15.
Coaches Clinic
A bowling Coaches Clinic
will be held May 16 at Ft. Stewart's Marne Lanes in Hinesville, Ga. Deadline
is May 15. Cost is $14 to register. E-mail
Stan.Crance@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for info.
How can I help?
Make a monetary donation
Donate today. Make an
easy online donation today in honor or in memory of someone.
Click here.
Improve your business while helping Special Olympics Georgia
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businesses a $15 a month package of the following products:
-LocFax paperless efax
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-Enterprise level conference
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Plus, with every account
ShareComm sets up for friends of SOGA, the company will donate more than 30
percent of the proceeds back to SOGA.
Click
here for more information.
Donate without it costing you
GOODSEARCH.COM
Yahoo has teamed up with www.GoodSearch.com to
donate a penny to SOGA every time you search the Web. This is totally free as
the money comes from advertisers. 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.
Also, GoodSearch’s sister site, www.GoodShop.com, has joined forces
with more than 700 of the top Internet retailers and travel sites (e.g.,
Amazon, eBay, Target, Apple, Kohls, Expedia) to donate part of every purchase
to SOGA at no additional cost to you! Simply go to
www.GoodShop.com select SOGA as
your charity, click through to your favorite store, and then shop as usual.
You can also access this shopping component from the
www.GoodSearch.com homepage.
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