August 2009

 

 

     WHAT'S NEW

 

Go to THE TOUR Championship, with SOG as the special code

Watch the top 30 PGA TOUR players compete at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola and support Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) 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 percent 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.

Get your discount Falcons tickets for four key games. Deadline Aug. 14

Purchase tickets for the Sept. 20 game against Carolina Panthers and the Oct. 18 game against Buffalo Bills for $35 (normally $55) and get tickets to the Oct. 18 game against Chicago Bears and the Nov. 8 game against  the Washington Redskins for $50 (normally $55). $10 of every purchase goes to SOGA.  Click here to purchase but only before Aug. 14! YOU MUST ENTER soga IN THE SPECIAL CODE OFFER AREA.

Let officers serve you at Joe's Crab Shack Sept. 24

Join your area law enforcement as they serve up seafood at Joe’s Crab Shacks Thursday, September 24. Visit the six Atlanta restaurants to dine out for our athletes and help support your local officers – click here for coupons so that a percentage of your bill is donated back to SOGA and all tips received by the officers will also be donated back to SOGA. Visit restaurants in Alpharetta, Lilburn, Stone Mountain, Morrow, Douglasville, and Kennesaw.

Read SOGA's brand new issue of Georgia's Champions

Click here to see what SOGA and its athletes have been up to in the summer issue of Georgia's Champions.

Sponsor of the month

Tracing its origins to 1893, Jones Day now encompasses more than 2,400 lawyers resident in 32 locations worldwide and ranks among the world's largest and most geographically diverse law firms. Jones Day is one of the most recognized and respected law firms in the world. The firm counts client focus, legal skill, depth of people, team orientation and experience among their key strengths.

In 2008, Jones Day was named the nation's best Labor & Employment practice by The American Lawyer as part of the magazine's prestigious "Litigation Department of the Year" competition. In 2004, the firm was also named "Product Liability Department of the Year" by The American Lawyer, as well as a top-five finalist for "Litigation Department of the Year."

SOGA would like to thank Jones Day for their dedicated commitment and support. By participating in the Phone Bones program, where cell phones are recycled, Jones Day was able to collectively raise a great deal of awareness and funds for the 22,769 inspiring Special Olympics athletes around the state. If you would like more information regarding the Phone Bones program, or if you have cell phones you’d like to recycle for Special Olympics Georgia, please contact Emily Young at Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
 

 

 

   VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Volunteer of the Month -J.J. Williams

Each June, SOGA partners with Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG)  to put on the weeklong event by organizing and running each of the rest stops on the ride. And an essential part that is the support we receive from a sponsors, SuperValu, who not only provided  food  but also donated a refrigerated semitruck and a driver for the week.

So, SuperValu truck driver J.J. Williams came back for his third year, getting up each morning around 4 a.m. and working at least 12 hours each day. Williams and his semitruck followed  SOGA staff to every rest stop  to drop off  supplies, and then, when his part was finished, he would help  run the rest stop, which sometimes was a challenge considering there were around 1,500 cyclists stopping by for a break. He mixed Powerade, refilled water coolers, cut fruit, made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  He did this without complaint.

 J.J. says that he enjoys his time so much that each year he volunteers and hopes to be placed on  BRAG next year. SOGA is proud to honor J.J. as the 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.

 

 

   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

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.

 August 14

Braves 50/50

Volunteers are needed to help sell 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.


August 29
Off the Road Antique Show, Marietta
The “Off the Road Antique Show” is a fun fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia. Olivia Morgan Antiques is providing FREE appraisals and volunteers are needed to help out. Volunteers must be 18 or over.

.November 13 - 15
State Horse Show, Perry
Volunteer for Special Olympics Georgia's most unique state competition. Event feartures dressage, showmanship, walking trails and English/Western style riding. Volunteers are needed for the entire weekend.

 October 2 - 4
State Fall Games, Statesboro
Over 1,500 SOGA athletes will be coming from all over Georgia to Statesboro to compete in the Fall Games. Sports include bocce, cycling, long distance running/walking, golf and softball.



If you are interested in any of the events, please contact Leslie Anderson at Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
 

 

 

 

   OTHER NEWS

 

Upcoming Events

Set Sail for SOGA

The 10th Annual Sailing Regatta, presented by the Southern Sailing Club (SSC), to benefit SOGA is Sept. 11 – 13 at Lake Lanier. The regatta includes  registration and a reception Friday hosted by SSC, sailing on Saturday with a skipper’s party and reception in the evening, and more sailing on Sunday with an awards ceremony. New this year: If you have a boat on Lake Lanier, we would like to wash it for you. Prices; $35 and up, depending on the length of the boat. For more information, contact Cassidy Moody at (770)414-9390 ext. 107 or Cassidy.Moody@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

14th Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic

Reserve your spot for the 2009 Bob Busse Golf Classic set for Oct. 12 at the Country Club of the South in Alpharetta.  A shotgun start will kick off the tournament and participants can expect a great game of golf along with golf course prizes, and a silent auction. For more information, contact Cassidy Moody at (770)414-9390 ext. 107 or Cassidy.Moody@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Play in Marlow's Tavern Golf  Classic Oct. 14 at St. Marlo Golf Club

Join us on Oct. 14 at St Marlo Golf Club for the 11th Annual Golf Classic. For more information on sponsorships, individual play, and registration, click here.

Be entertained at the Title Town Tasting

The first Title Town Tasting will be Oct. 24, at Covington's Restaurant in Valdosta. Guests enjoy light appetizers, wine, a silent auction and entertainment as they riase awareness and money for SOGA. To purchase tickets, e-mail Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Bowl with us at Midtown Bowl Nov. 4
Got a night to spare?? Join the SOGA Young Leadres group on Nov. 4 at Midtown Bowl. For more information, e-mail Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

How can I help?

Shop at Olivia Morgan in Marietta and SOGA gets something, too

Visit Olivia Morgan Antiques in Marietta, where you'll find antiques, fine furnishings and gifts. Mention SOGA at check-out and a portion of your purchase will go to SOGA. For information, e-mail Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Ask your company to match your gift

You may be able to double your gift to Special Olympics Georgia if your employer is a company that matches charitable gifts made by their employees. Check with your human resources department to find out if your company offers a matching program. What a great way to increase your financial support of the athletes with no additional cost to you.
 

Help without spending money

Also,  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.

You can also donate your old car.

 

 

 

 

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