DECEMBER 2005

 

 

 

The New Special Olympics Georgia Store!

Announcing the grand opening of the Special Olympics Georgia on-line apparel store!  You are invited to check out the wide range of items available now for the first time. A portion of every sale will financially support Special Olympics Georgia. 

 

Please visit www.soga.artwear.com today to set up an account and to start shopping!If you have any questions, please contact customer service by email at support@artwear.com.

 

 

11 Alive Community Service Award

Each year for more than 30 years, the 11Alive’s Community Service Awards (CSA) has honored 11 outstanding local volunteers who have demonstrated selfless devotion for the betterment of the community.  

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Patrick Kerney and Mrs. Stephanie Blank will co-host the event, which will air during prime-time on WXIA-TV, 11 Alive.
Each year the Community Service Awards dinner proceeds benefit a selected charity. This year, the proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Georgia. You can help us recognize the outstanding service of the 11Alive Community Service Awards recipients and support the important work of Special Olympics Georgia by participating as a table sponsor.
There are two levels of support. Sponsor a Host Table for $2,500 or a Silver Host Table for $5,000. While both table sponsorships entitle you to a table for ten guests, the Silver Host Table includes prominent placement in the ballroom.

To listen to an invitation  to the 2005 Community Service Awards from Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Jim Mora and his wife Shannon, click here

For additional information or reservations, please contact Amy Holloway at 404.892.1611, or go to http://www.11alive.com/life/community/csa/

 

VistaPrint Teams Up With Special Olympics

to Produce Holiday Cards

Celebrate the season and Help Make the Whole Year Special by purchasing holiday cards designed by Special Olympics Athletes.  Simply go online and order the cards from a selection of unique designs.

Visit http://www.vistaprint.com/soga to order yours today.  A portion of the proceeds will go directly to help Special Olympics Georgia Athletes.

 

 

 

         

Volunteer of the Month - Billy Grogan

 

Deputy Chief Billy Grogan joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) family in 2004 and got the ball rolling for the Marietta Police Department. The first event was Cops on Donut Shops where his location raised nearly $20,000 in one weekend. Billy then created the 1st Annual Pistol Shooting tournament raising $2,000. Overall the 2005 Marietta Police Department raised over $25,000 in 2005 - their first year participating in LETR!  Billy has  recruited new departments, filled committee slots with dedicated members and continues to work so that the Marietta Police Department remains one of the top five fundraising departments in the state. Billy was also the chairman for the first ever 2006 World's Largest Truck Convoy in Georgia. 

Because of his leadership and dedication, we honor Deputy Chief Billy Grogan. Although he never asks or expects recognition, he definitely deserves it!

Congratulations Billy!

 

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:

jennifer.highsmith@specialolympicsga.org

 

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

 

2006 State Indoor Winter Games

Special Olympics athletes from around the state head to Cobb County for the Indoor Winter Games. More than 1800 athletes, and over 350 coaches will compete in seven sports. Click here to visit the Winter Games page and download a volunteer application.

 

2006 Duck Derby

Special Olympics Georgia will hold probably our most unique fundraiser yet in 2006. In collaboration with Great American Merchandising & Events, we will hold a duck race in an Atlanta location for 20,000 rubber ducks. If you would like to be involved on the planning committee, then we would like to hear from you.  You can visit the GAME website to view video footage from past events by visiting

www.game-group.com

For more information contact

Heather Hart 770-414-9390 ext 111

heather.hart@specialolympicsga.org

 

Special Olympics Young Professionals

If you are a Young Professional in your 20’s or 30’s and interested in volunteering for SOGA with a great group of people. Please visit the SOGA website and check out SOYL’s new Calendar of Events.

For more information contact

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

 

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

 

Get Your 2006 SOGA Calendar

Get you Special Olympics Georgia / Fitness Trainer's Calendar for 24 months of your favorite athletes and some of Atlanta's finest personal trainers, all for a donation of only $15. We'll even give you two for $25 (plus s&h.) Get hold of yours today, they make great stocking stuffers. Click here for a preview!

For more information contact

Heather Hart 770-414-9390 ext 111

heather.hart@specialolympicsga.org

 

Bear's Best Caddy-a-thon

Bear's Best Caddies will be trying to play as many holes of golf as possible in 4 hours on Saturday 17th December.   For more information about how you can help, click here or please ask your caddy or call the Golf Shop to make a pledge at 678-714-2582.

 

Procter & Gamble Brand Saver Campaign

Help Special Olympics successfully start 2006 by supporting our partnership with Procter and Gamble (P&G).  As the makers of such products as Tide, Crest, Charmin, Bounty and Pampers, P&G is committed to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.  On December 25, P&G will distribute coupons worth over $40 featuring Special Olympics to over 55 million newspapers nationwide, so look for these coupons in your local paper.  For more information, please visit www.pgbrandsaver.com

Click here for the P&G advert 

 

Final Copies of the 35th Anniversary Book, Only $25

We want you to share in this experience and we are offering the final copies of this book at a special price of $25!  Buy one for yourself, or purchase one for family and friends as a great Holiday gift! Click here for more information

 

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.

 

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