September 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.

Let officers serve you at Joe's Crab Shack Oct. 15

Come to any of the six Atlanta area Joe's Crab Shacks to help support your local law enforcement Oct. 15 as they serve you to help raise money for Special Olympics. Check back to download the new coupon to bring with you. Also, support Sandy Springs Police Department servers Oct. 16 at the Sandy Springs Flying Biscuit from 5 to 10 p.m.

Ride in the Great Train Chase Metric Century Bike Ride

Register to ride through the grand views and rolling hills of Cobb County Saturday, Oct. 24. The chase will start in downtown Kennesaw,  go through Allatoona, Red Top Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain and back to  downtown Kennesaw. Choose either a 15, 40 or 62-mile ride. Click here for more information.

Sponsor of the month

Bald Ridge Marina is located on beautiful Lake Lanier. The marina opened in 1958 with 32 boat slips. Bald Ridge Marina now has 600 slips, a full service marina that provides in-water boat storage, a complete service department, a fuel dock with a variety of fuel types, and a Marine Max Sea Ray and Meridian dealership. Not to mention, Bald Ridge Marina is the home of delicious The Sandwich Market. 

Special Olympics Georgia and the Open Sailing Regatta would like to thank Bald Ridge Marina for their invaluable support in the past.  Bald Ridge Marina is a continued Marina Sponsor of the event and provides numerous raffle prizes.  We look forward to sailing with you in the future!

 

 

 

   VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Volunteer of the Month -Betsy McBride

Although Betsy McBride is a new volunteer with Special Olympics Georgia, her willingness to drop in proved beneficial during the 2009 Duck Derby. Betsy volunteered her time working in the office assisting with duck adoption entry, Quack Pack mailing, and many other duck related task. Betsy also volunteered at Six Flags White Water on the Day of the Duck Derby. She continues to volunteer her time in the office to the Special Events Department with various task for all events.
 

Because of her outstanding dedication, SOGA is proud to honor Betsy as the volunteer of the month. Congratulations to you on being the August Volunteer of the Month. We look forward to your participation in the future!
 

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 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.

 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..

 

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

November 14
Southeastern Powerlifting, Macon
Fans in the Stands are needed to help cheer on our athletes. Powerlifters from six states will come to Macon to participate in this exciting event.

 

Today

Take a quiz so SOGA can receive a grant

Help SOGA win a $2,500 grant by clicking here to take a quiz about positive reinforcement, ways to reduce injuries, hand signals and dealing with disappointment through Liberty Mutual's Responsible Sports program.  Before you take the quiz, you will learn pointers for the quiz. If you pass, you score a point for SOGA and the teams with the most points gets a grant. You will learn something valuable! After you click here, click on Responsible Sport Parenting or Responsible Coaching.

 

Web site feedback

SOGA is building a new Web site. Tell us your thoughts about what you'd like to see in the new one. E-mail Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

 

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

 

 

 

   OTHER NEWS

 

Upcoming Events

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. The day will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, awards ceremony and reception at Aqua blue, and a silent auction. For more information on sponsorships, individual play, and registration, click here.

Bowl with us at Midtown Bowl Nov. 4
Got a night to spare?? Join the SOGA Young Leaders group Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Midtown Bowl. Costs $30 per player. Registration includes two games, shoes and a participation prize. For more information, e-mail Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Make it a Chili's night Oct. 7

Go to Chili's at any metro Atlanta corporate location Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Click here for the flyer.

Golf at Laurel Springs Oct. 4

Laurel Springs Par 3 Tournament:
Sunday, Oct. 4, SOGA is teaming up with Laurel Springs Golf Club to celebrate their transformation into a Par 3 course. There will be a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Registration is $60 per person and includes cart fees, green fees, delicious food and exciting prizes. Please contact Emily Young at Emily.Young@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for more information.
How can I help?

Make a monetary donation

 Make a donation today to help support SOGA’s 22,769 athletes. Click here to donate now.

Join the Monthly Giving Program
Athletes remind us every day that the triumph is in the trying and not necessarily in the winning. You can share the joy of Special Olympics by becoming a monthly donor today. Your generosity will provide dependable funding for the athletes -- for equipment, facility rental, lodging, transportation and meals. You will be recognized as a monthly donor on our Web site and in one Georgia's Champions. Click here to get started.

Subscribe to a magazine

Is there a magazine that you have been wanting for yourself or someone else? Purchase the magazine subscription from DialAmerica, and 12.5 percent of the purchase will be donated to SOGA. For more information, visit www.dialamericamags.com or call 1-800-984-8959.

Open a new checking account

One Georgia Bank has partnered with SOGA and agreed to donate $100 to SOGA in your name when you open an electronic account. Click here for more
Information.
 

 

 

 

 

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