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June
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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Thanks to Summer Games Sponsors and Volunteers
Over 1,000 volunteers came
out to Emory University May 21st - 23rd to Inspire
Greatness at the 2004 State Summer Games. We couldn't
have done it without you! Thanks to everyone who
dedicated their time, skills, and resources to SOGA's
athletes.
The Games were an incredible success and we're grateful
for your support!
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach, Jim Mora along with SOGA
athlete, Steve Lyons Recite the Athlete's Oath at Opening
Ceremony
Atlanta Falcons Host
Punt, Pass and Kick Camp
About 100 SOGA athletes and coaches will be heading out to
the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp in Flowery Branch from
June 21-24 for an exciting opportunity to learn skills and
see where the Falcons train!
Thanks to the
Atlanta Falcons for
offering such a fabulous experience for Special Olympics
Georgia's Athletes!
Atlanta Braves - Two SOGA Fundraisers Coming in July!
There's no better reason
to head to Turner Field!
On July 3rd, the
Atlanta
Braves will
literally take the Jerseys off Their Backs following the
game - buy a raffle ticket from a SOGA representative that
night to win a game-worn Braves jersey and support Special
Olympics Georgia!
On July 17th,
get a raffle ticket to win half of the money raised that
night - and the other half goes to Special Olympics
Georgia and the Atlanta Braves Foundation!
Masters Bowling
Tournament Headed to Columbus
July 17 -18, Over 650 adult
Special Olympics bowlers will compete in traditional and
unified bowling during the weekend. To volunteer, contact
Myra Tinney at 706-464-4950
2004
Sports Camp Promises to Educate and Inspire
A 3 day residential camp at
Warm Springs for coaches who would like to become a
certified Special Olympics Coach!
Multiple sports are
offered. Call or email Kelli Britt to find out more:
770.414.9390, ext. 114 or
kelli.britt@specialolympicsga.org.
Special Olympics Georgia Sailing Regatta: Sept. 10-12
The Annual Regatta will be
held on Lake Lanier once again. It offers exciting
prizes, great fun on the lake and an exciting weekend of
sailing. If you're interested in getting involved,
contact Jennifer Daniell at 770.414.9390, ext. 110, or
email
jennifer.daniell@specialolympicsga.org.
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Congratulations to Kathy
Smith- Volunteer of the Month for June!
Read what
makes Kathy special
here.
Do you know anybody 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
laura.mckee@specialolympicsga.org.
**Online
Donations
You can make an online donation and support the
22,406 registered SOGA athletes.
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Inspiring Great
Thought
for June:
"I'm trying to find that point where
I've given so much that I'm giving more than I get
back from Special Olympics - and I haven't reached
that point yet."
Jim Hamm, SOGA Tennis Coach; The ALTA Foundation |
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email
Laura.McKee@SpecialOlympicsGA.orgfor
more information on any volunteer opportunities
**State Masters Bowling Tournament**
In Columbus, Georgia, July 17-18. Duties
include: helping with scoring, assisting ramp bowlers,
escorting athletes to the awards area, etc. If you are
interested,
please contact Myra Tinney at 706-464-4950
** Atlanta Braves 50/50 Raffle **
Volunteers are needed to sell raffle tickets to benefit
Special Olympics Georgia during the Braves Game
on Saturday, July 17th. Volunteers will sell
tickets until the end of the 2nd inning, and they can
they stay for the rest
of the game at no cost! No volunteers under
18. For more information, please contact Laura McKee at
770-414-9390 ext 120 or at
laura.mckee@specialolympicsga.org.
**Atlanta Braves 'Jerseys Off Our Backs' Fundraiser**
Volunteers are needed to
sell raffle tickets to benefit Special Olympics Georgia
during the Atlanta Braves "Jerseys Off Our
Backs" Fundraiser at the Saturday, July 3rd game.
Volunteers will sell tickets until the end of the 5th
inning, and they can
stay for the rest of the
game at no cost! No volunteers
under 21. For more information, please contact Laura
McKee at 770-414-9390 ext 120 or at
laura.mckee@specialolympicsga.org.
**Management Team Members Wanted!**
The Special Olympics
Georgia Management Teams implement and oversee the
entirety of the program on an Area level. The team
ensures the availability of quality sports training and
competition to all eligible participants. The Management
Teams consist of committed volunteers who serve as
chairpeople in the areas of chairperson, fundraising,
volunteers, training, competitions, finance, public
relations, families, athlete representatives, secretary,
outreach, and members at large.
Click here to
see the open positions.
**Be
A Coach for SOGA**
Interested in being a Coach for a Special team? Click
here to check out the upcoming coaches clinics
in your area.
**Volunteers Needed for
Sporting Greatness Event**
Committee forming now to
assist with organizing SOGA's Sporting Clays Tournament
taking place in September. If you're interested in
helping out, contact Brandy at
brandy.aaron@specialolympicsga.orgor
770.414.9390, ext. 115.
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