JULY 2005

 

 

World's Largest Truck Convoy

The World's Largest Truck Convoy is coming the Georgia!! On Saturday, September 24th, 2005 be a part of history as we set a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Georgia! Committee members, truckers and participants needed.

For more information contact:

Brandy Aaron 770-414-9390 ext. 115

brandy.aaron@specialolympicsga.org

www.worldslargesttruckconvoy.com

 

The Jet-Golf  Luxury Vacation

Jet-Golf and Special Olympics Georgia have teamed up to bring you a special opportunity. .

Win a trip for two for a luxury Golf excursion aboard a Private Jet! To play a round of Golf at:

Kiawah Island Ocean Course

Pinehurst, NC

TPC Sawgrass

World of Golf, St. Augustine

Tickets: $50.00

This trip from Atlanta includes:

  • Transportation aboard a private jet

  • Executive transportation to and from airport and course

  • Greens fees, cart fees, and caddie fees

  • Continental breakfast and snacks onboard the jet

  • Lunch and Dinner ($75.00 voucher)

  • Jet-Golf Goodie Bag

  • Luxury Spa or tennis package can be included in lieu of one round of golf.

Tickets available by calling: 770-414-9390 ext. 107

The drawing will be on October 10, 2005 at the 10th Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic

You do not have to be present to win!

 

PHONE BONES Project

Join in the PHONE BONES Project and help Special Olympics Georgia by turning in your old cell phone.

Special Olympics Georgia is recycling old cell phones to raise funds and help our environment. You can turn in your old cell phone three ways. 1) bring it to the SOGA office or any SOGA event 2) visit the website www.specialolympics.org/recycle to order a pre-paid envelope to use to send in your phone 3) call the SOGA office to order a collection box. These can be placed in your office, drycleaner, restaurant, etc. The boxes are postage paid so when it is full, just ship it in.

For more information contact:

Heather Hart 770-414-9390 ext. 111

heather.hart@specialolympicsga.org

 

35th Anniversary Book
 In celebration of SOGA's 35 year Anniversary, we published an inspiring look at some incredible Special Olympics Georgia athletes.  Only a limited number of these Special Edition books are in print, so get yours today by emailing jennifer.daniell@specialolympicsga.org
See the book here

 

Boccefest: Southern Style

Bring your Blankets and Beverages and enjoy a festive afternoon of Bocce, a Band, and Bar-B-Que

Saturday, August 6, 2005 3-7pm at ‘The Concourse Fields’ Five Concourse Parkway 

Tickets on sale now!

$20.00 (pre-registration) will guarantee you entrance to the festival, a spot on a Bocce court, eligibility for Tournament Prizes, Bar-B-Que, Boccefest player goody bag, and door prize ticket (items such as free airline tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants, tickets to White Water)

$10.00 (day of event) will guarantee you entrance to the festival, Bar-B-Que and a great time listening to live music, and watching the Boccefest Tournaments.  

To register for this great event please visit the Calendar of Events (August) at www.specialolympicsga.org/calendar_of_events.htm

For more information please contact:                         Kate Graham (770) 414-9390 ext. 107 kate.graham@specialolympicsga.org

 

Sponsor of the Month - Siemens

Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies.  Founded more than 155 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. In the Atlanta area, more than 3200 employees work for 17 different Siemens operating companies.  

 

Siemens was the 2005 Summer Games Sponsor of Awards.  For their support, volunteerism and dedication, we honor Siemens as our Sponsor of the Month.   For more information on Siemens in the United States: www.usa.siemens.com. 

 

Look for the new "Sponsor of the Month" section www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org/support_soga.htm

 

 

         

Volunteer of the Month - Katie Abercrombie

 

Katie has been involved with Special Olympics Georgia as an event volunteer, unified bowling partner, after school program volunteer, and State Games chaperone for many years.  She will be a Senior in high school this upcoming year.  Throughout her school years, she has only missed two Special Olympics Georgia local events!  Katie has made Special Olympics Georgia a high priority amongst her many other extracurricular commitments.  She has become close friends with several of the local high school Olympians and can often be seen walking with one of her friends, getting hugs and hello's.  Katie has consistently taken time to become an amazing friend to Special Olympics Georgia and to the athletes she serves!

We are honored to have Katie Abercrombie 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: lindsey.adams@specialolympicsga.org.

 

**Online Donations
 You can make an online donation and support the 22,956 registered SOGA athletes.

 

Braves 50/50 Raffle

Sunday, August 21

Help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia by volunteering for the Braves 50/50 Raffle!  Join us on Sunday, August 21 to sell tickets at the Braves Game.  Raffle tickets will be sold by volunteers and the winning ticket number will be selected at the end of the 2nd inning.  The winning ticket number will be displayed on the Braves Vision Board, at the Community Clubhouse and at Guest Relations.  The winner will receive half (50%) of the money raised through raffle ticket sales on that night. 

Click here for information or contact:                   Lindsey Adams 770-414-9390 ext 120           lindsey.adams@specialolympicsga.org 

 

Dinosaur Dash - Saturday, August 13

Get ready for an exciting and action-packed Dinosaur Dash event & expo this year!  Help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia, by volunteering at the 2005 Dinosaur Dash!  Presented by Chick-fil-A, the Dinosaur Dash will take participants on an exciting and rewarding 5k run (starting at Perimeter Mall), followed by Atlanta's most popular Kid's 1k Fun Run.  Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, assist at the finish line, time participants, pass out food, water & goodie bags and much more.  Take advantage of the Special SOGA Volunteer rate and pay only 1/2 price for registration when a family member volunteers at the event

For more information please contact:                   Lindsey Adams 770-414-9390 ext 120           lindsey.adams@specialolympicsga.org 


Special Thanks to Chick-fil-A for their support of SOGA's volunteers!
 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

July 15 -17

Masters Bowling Tournament, Columbus  

This year's event will host more than 800 participants at the AMF Peach Lanes in Columbus, GA

Click here for more information

 

July 20 - 24

Southeast Sailing

This year's event will be in Biloxi, Mississippi. There will be a delegation of 49 representing the State of Georgia.

 

August 6

Bocce Fest     

Featuring live bands and prizes.

Click here for more information.

 

August 20

Poker Tournament

This No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament will be held at Velocity Sports Performance in Roswell, all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Georgia.

For more information please contact:

Kate Graham (770) 414-9390 ext. 107 kate.graham@specialolympicsga.org

 

August 23

MedFest Cobb County

Come down to Campbell High School between 5:00 - 8:00 pm, to receive your medical screening and get a signed release to become an eligible athlete.

Click here for more information or contact:

Michelle Woods (770) 414-9390 ext. 121

michelle.woods@specialolympicsga.org

 

Fall Games

The 2005 Fall Games will take place on October 7-9 in Albany, GA.  During this weekend, athletes from around the state will compete in Bocce, Cycling, Softball Team Play, Softball Skills, Long Distance Running & Walking, Golf, and Golf Skills.

Click here for more information  

 

REMINDERS:      

       

July 15th - Southeast Powerlifting Survey

July 18th - Horse Show wish list due.

August 15th - Eligibility Deadline and Fall Games Paperwork Due

 

Bulk Mail                                                              

Invitational Surveys will be going out in Bulk Mail. The due dates are as follows:

 

The Bocce Invitational will be held on September 10, 2005 at Mitchell Baker Service Center. If you are interested in participating please have the survey back to SOGA by August 12, 2005.

 

The Softball Invitational will be held on September 24, 2005, in Henry County. If you are interested in participating please have the survey back to SOGA by August 19, 2005.

 

Master's Traditional Basketball Invitational will be held on November 19, 2005. If you are interested in participating please have the survey back to SOGA by October 10, 2005.

* Only one team per agency is permitted, space is limited, first come first serve*

 

Also in Bulk Mail will be the a brochure for the:

Bid Application for Hosting a State Invitational

Special Olympics Georgia holds Invitationals each year in various sports, which include Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Sailing, Bocce, Softball, and Basketball. This bid application is for ANY agency/city interested in hosting any of the 23 exciting sports offered by SOGA. SOGA requires all bidding agencies to give a two year commitment to host the selected invitational. We are currently accepting bids for the 2006-2007 competition years. Please return the brochure to SOGA by September 30, 2005.

 

Via Email

Each Local Coordinator should have received an email attachment in regards to the Sailing Invitational that will be held October 1, 2005 at Lake Tobosofkee. If you are interested in participating please have the survey back to SOGA by July 30, 2005.

 

 

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