SEPTEMBER 2005

 

 

Richardson Chiropractic & Wellness

Supports those with Special Needs

Georgia Chiropractors and SOGA are continuing their partnership by hosting Patient Appreciation Events and by providing free Medical Screenings to SOGA athletes. For the month of September, Richardson Chiropractic & Wellness is offering new patients a  visit for $45.  Your $45 donation will be donated to support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia.

For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Richardson Chiropractic & Wellness at 770-904-3772 or visit www.DrRichardsonChiropractor.com.

(Office is located ˝ mile off I-85 and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road – exit 111)

To learn more about supporting SOGA and becoming a part of this winning partnership, contact: Jennifer Highsmith at 770-414-9390 ext. 102 or jennifer.highsmith@specialolympicsga.org.

 

Make a 35th Anniversary Donation!

Support the 35th Anniversary of Special Olympics Georgia by making a $35 donation, and when you receive your thank you letter we will recognize your donation by enclosing one of our limited edition anniversary commemorative pins!

For more information contact:

John Jowers 770-414-9390 ext 117

john.jowers@specialolympicsga.org

State Fall Games

The 2005 Fall Games are next month, and we want to thank our 2005 Official Games Sponsors for helping us to make the event a reality:

 - Family Action Network

 - Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW

 - Merck

 - Palmyra Medical Centers

 - Regions Bank

 

Annual Leadership Conference &

Distinguished Service Awards Banquet

The 2005 Leadership Conference is designed to recruit, educate, & provide networking opportunities for volunteers. We are offering certification to coaches, volunteers, family members, local coordinators, management team members, & athletes (as assistant coaches). There are 10 different sports clinics & 2 health related clinics. These clinics will be fun and informative, designed to help coaches train athletes for local, area, state & regional competitions.

The 2005 statewide award recipients will be announced at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet  on Friday night. “Come Be Inspired”, and leave inspiring others…

You can register online for this event!

Click here for more information

 

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

 

 

 

         

Volunteer of the Month - Dr. Jonathan Dublin 

 

Dr. Jonathan Dubin is the Clinical Director for Special Smiles; a SOGA Healthy Athletes program that provides free Oral Health screenings to SOGA athletes.   Dr. Dubin has been a  SOGA volunteer for over 6 years and Special Smiles Clinical Director for 2 years.  Dr. Dubin recruited sponsors, food donations and volunteers for this year's Summer Games.  Through his efforts 75 Special Smiles volunteers were recruited, fed and were given state of the art equipment to use for athlete dental screenings.  His efforts help to make Special Smiles a successful event and helped to create an enjoyable environment.  We are honored to have Dr. Jonathan Dublin 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.

 

Buckhead Sizzler Road Race
Start: Chamblee MARTA Station

October 1

Help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia, by volunteering at the 2005 Buckhead Sizzler 10k.  This course is sizzlin’ fast!  The Buckhead Sizzler 10k will take participants from the Chamblee MARTA Station, down Peachtree, into Buckhead, and end near the Buckhead Station shopping center.  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 contact:   

Lindsey Adams 770-414-9390 ext 120           lindsey.adams@specialolympicsga.org 

 

2005 State Fall Games - Albany

October 7 - 9

We are still looking for volunteers for this year's 2005 State Fall Games in Albany. This is the first year this event takes place in the "Good Life City" and we need your help to make the event a success. If you are interested in volunteering you can click here for information about the Fall Games on our website.

For more information contact:   

Lindsey Adams 770-414-9390 ext 120           lindsey.adams@specialolympicsga.org 

 

Southeast Powerlifting

October 21-22

This year the Southeast Powelifting competition takes place in Marietta and we are in need of volunteers to help to coordinate and run the event. For more information 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:

 

September 9-11

6TH Annual Special Olympics Georgia Sailing Regatta - "Racing to Make a Difference"

The 6th Annual Special Olympics Georgia Sailing Regatta is scheduled for September 9-11, 2005 at Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch, GA. This event raises money for the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. The weekend promises to include delicious food, dancing, and of course sailing. The grand prize includes a week’s trip for 6 in the BVI’s on a Beneteau 405 courtesy of Conch Charters. Door prizes include gift certificates to great local restaurants and stores, gifts from Coral Reef Sailing. All registered sailors will receive a goody bag and classic West Marine hat.

For more information on how to sponsor this wonderful event or to register your boat please visit: www.sailforsoga.com

or contact Kate Graham (770) 414-9390 ext. 107

kate.graham@specialolympicsga.org

 

REMINDERS:      

       

Regionals & Invitationals

Below you will find the dates and locations for upcoming Invitationals and Southeast Games.  If you are a new agency or your athletes will be competing in some of these events for the first time, coming to an Invitational is a great way to gain competition experience in a state tournament setting. Also, Invitationals are a great way to observe your athletes’ skill levels with other teams in your training range, which in turn helps with divisioning and ensures a fair competition at State Games. 

 

Regionals

Southeast Powerlifting Registration is due to the State Office September 23. Southeast Powerlifting will be held on October 21-22, 2005 in Marietta. If you would like to attend or if you have any questions please send an email to: mackenzie.white@specialolympicsga.org

 

The Sailing Invitational will be held on October 1 in Macon, Georgia. If you would like to attend or if you have any questions please send an email to: mackenzie.white@specialolympicsga.org

 

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

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

 

Surveys

All Surveys are available of the SOGA online intranet. You can access through our website by clicking on "SOGA in Your Community", or simply follow this link. Please contact your Regional Manager if you do not have your login information. The following due dates apply...

 

October 25

Southeast Floor Hockey Surveys are due to the State Office. Southeast Floor Hockey Team Competition will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina February 3-4, 2006. If you would like to attend or if you have any questions please send an email to: mackenzie.white@specialolympicsga.org

 

October 28

Southeast Alpine Skiing Surveys are due to the State Office. Southeast Alpine Skiing will be held February 5-7, 2006 in Boone, North Carolina. If you would like to attend or if you have any questions please send an email to: mackenzie.white@specialolympicsga.org 

 

November 10

Southeast Tennis Surveys are due to the State Office. Southeast Tennis will be held March 13-15, 2005 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. If you would like to attend or if you have any questions please send an email to: mackenzie.white@specialolympicsga.org 

 

*** Please remember to update your

Sports Reports at the end of each month! ***

 

Bids for State Invitationals

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

 

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