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September
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WHAT'S NEW |
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Inspire someone this
holiday and everyday
Purchase your holiday
and everyday cards and bring joy to
your loved ones while supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia
(SOGA). Part of the proceeds of card sales go to SOGA. Cost: $18
per pack of 10 corporate greeting cards (shown above); $18 per pack of 10 photo
frame cards; $12 per pack of 10 gift cards.
Click here for more info
about the cards.
Click here to order
your cards.
Sponsor Spotlight:
Georgia China Alliance
The athletes, coaches, and Final Leg runners
who are attending World Games in Shanghai, China as part of Team USA were
honored at a reception Aug. 29 held by the Georgia China Alliance. The Georgia
China Alliance, founded in 2003 from a Senate-appointed committee, aims to
promote collaboration and growth between China and Georgia. With a total of $979
million in exports to China, Georgia was the countries sixth-largest export
destination in 2005.
The reception was held at the Terraces Restaurant in the Georgia World Congress
Center. The evening featured live jazz, a reception and speakers including
Madame Qiao Hong, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Fu
Jijun, Consul of the People’s Republic of China, and a representative of The
Friendship Sports Association sharing his news on “The Great China – USA
Friendship Run.” Sen. Judson Hill was the Master of Ceremonies. CITN Revolution
also was on hand to take on one on interviews and photo’s of the athletes and
the evening’s speakers, including videotaping the entire event. The evening
concluded with a moving speech from the Consul General of the People’s Republic
of China, Madame Qiao Hong who emphasized that we all should embody the spirit
and values of Special Olympics.
In addition to raising $2,895 this event was also an opportunity for Atlanta’s
business community to hear from Chinese officials about promoting long term
growth in the areas of areas of commerce, education and culture between Georgia
and China.
Click here for more information
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH |
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Volunteer of the Month -
Jennifer Westphal
Jennifer Westphal has been a part of the Special Olympics Georgia family for the
past seven years. As part of the Gwinnett County Special Olympics program,
Jennifer has helped to expand the sport of bocce from an unpopular sport of just
three unified teams to one of the most popular sports in Gwinnett County.
Jennifer began the Gwinnett County Special Olympics Bocce team, which has grown
tremendously, and is growing even larger every year.
Jennifer also coaches the Gwinnett County after-school basketball team skill
program for the Winter Games, and she is a Special Education teacher for the
severe and profound population.
Through everything she does and accomplishes with her work, with Special
Olympics, with her volunteer work and with her kinship with her brother, who is
also physically challenged, Jennifer exhibits her strong resolve, her warm heart
and her willingness to give back to her community. Jennifer proves to be a
wonderful person, sister, friend and coach. Special Olympics Georgia
congratulates Jennifer Westphal on being the September 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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September 14 & 15
World's Largest Truck Convoy
Come out and volunteer as law enforcement officers escort Georgia's army of
truck drivers through Marietta, GA. This unique event will take place at Six
Flags White Water.
September 29
Buckhead Sizzler
This 10K race takes participants from the Chamblee Marta Station and ends in
Buckhead. Volunteers are needed to staff registration, finish line and water
stations.
October 12
- 14
State Fall Games
This is the last year that the Games are being held
in Albany before they move to Statesboro next year, so don't miss your
opportunity to volunteer at the Fall Games. Over 1,500 athletes compete in
bocce, cycling, long distance running/walking, golf and softball.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of
the above events, 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
Come out for Truck Convoy festivities
On Sept. 15, join the compassionate army of
truck drivers as law enforcement escorts the World's Largest Truck Convoy around
the highways to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes and
change attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities. Sign up a truck
to participate in the convoy, or come out and support the truck drivers as they
celebrate the athletes. Athletes are invited to make signs, meet the truck
drivers, tour the trucks and enjoy in good food, music and door prizes! Join us
at White Water in Marietta.
Click here
for more information.
Play in the Hi Life Golf Tournament
Sign up to play or volunteer at the
9th Annual Hi Life Kitchen & Cocktails Hi Life Golf tournament
on Thursday, September 27 at St. Marlo's Golf Club in Duluth.The event benefits
SOGA
Click here for a registration form.
Email
Heather.Hart@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for more information.
Join us at Bob Busse Classic
The 12th Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic
will be held Monday, October, 8 at Country Club of the South in Alpharetta. The
day begins with a golf clinic by PGA Pro Stewart Cink and then a shotgun starts
kicks off the tournament. Participants will enjoy lunch on the course, raffle
prizes, a silent auction and a reception after play. This event is a huge hit
and sells out every year.. If you’re interested in signing up a foursome and
showing your skills on the course, contact Rachel Provow at 770-414-9390 x 107
or
Rachel.Provow@specialolympicsga.org. Singles are available and a few
team slots are left.
Combined Federal Campaign
The
Combined Federal Campaign is the system for federal employees to make gifts to
charities through payroll deduction. September is the kickoff for the 2008
Campaign year and we're excited that SOGA has been approved as a CFC agency
again this year. Our number for the Combined Federal Campaign is 91290. If you
or someone you know if a Federal Employee, please donate to SOGA using our CFC
#. A little bit really adds up and makes a big difference!
Join the national
singles party and help SOGA too
Sign up for events during National Singles Week benefiting Special Olympics
Georgia. Events starting Sept. 19 and ending Sept. 23 include a launch
party and a Braves game. Sign up before Sept. 10 for discounted tickets to all
events. Click here for more
information.
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