JANUARY 2006

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

 

Visit Your Local Publix

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is SOGA’s largest year round fundraising event. Law Enforcement Departments across Georgia dedicate countless hours to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Publix has generously teamed up with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and will sell paper torch icons in all stores through the month of January. Proceeds from the sales of the paper torches support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Click here to read about this fundraiser.

For more information contact:

Brandy Aaron 770-414-9390 ext 115

brandy.aaron@specialolympicsga.org

 

11 Alive Community Service Award

Support SOGA at this year's 11 Alive Community Service Awards, and join co-hosts Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Patrick Kerney and Mrs. Stephanie Blank for the event which will air during prime-time on WXIA-TV, 11 Alive.
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, follow this link

 

2006 Bregman Conference

Adults with developmental disabilities are already lookign forward to the 13th annual Larry Bregman, MD Educational Conference, March 11-12 at Georgia Perimeter College. The them this year is "No Obstacles!" and is in collaboration with the Jewish Families & Childrens Services Disabilities Division. Activities will include a dance on Saturday night, with TV star Chris Burke and his band, and workshops on Sunday that will teach a range of skills including computer training, resume' writing skills, emergency preparedness, and jewelry making. SOGA athletes will also be featured as guest speakers. Visit www.bregman.org

For more information contact:

Michelle Woods 770-414-9390 ext.121

michelle.woods@specialolympicsga.org

 

Indoor Winter Games

Thanks to our 2006 Indoor Winter Games sponsors:

AutoTrader.com

HRWorks

FirstPRO

LM Aero Club

MetLife

Philips

Superior Essex

Solvay Pharmacueticals

Winter Construction

 

 

 

         

Volunteer of the Month - Debbie Brooks

 
Debbie Brooks has been involved with Douglas County Special Olympics for nearly twenty years.  Debbie has always sacrificed her time and energy to promote better living for Special Olympians; encouraging participants to always want more and to always have respect for themselves and others.  She works tireless hours, never asking anything in return; all while maintaining a smile and a "Can Do" attitude.
 
Debbie has a son that participates in Special Olympics Georgia, but she also acts as a surrogate mother to many other athletes.  Whether she's providing snacks or chaperoning a dance; she's always there to lend a hand.  With all of the SOGA activities she's involved with she still manages time to coach, be a mother, grandmother and wife.  Debbie personifies what it is to be a true volunteer.  For this reason we honor her as January's 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:

april.aiken@specialolympicsga.org

 

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

 

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

 

Committee Volunteers Needed

SOGA is looking for volunteers to serve on event planning committees.

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!
 

 

Chili Dip Open

In conjunction with 680 The Fan and benefiting Special Olympics Georgia, Bear's Best Atlanta is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Chili Dip Open on Saturday February 18 with a 12 Noon shotgun start. The event will be a 4 person scramble tournament with prizes for Long Drive, Nearest the Pin and the low net team scores. As with previous years there will be a wonderful selection of chilis to enjoy too. There will also be tee prizes from Bear's Best and 680 The Fan. Entry fee is $150 per player with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Georgia. Call the golf shop to register 678 714 2582, ext1.

 

...Chili Dip Open - 680 The Fan Offer

Bear's Best is offering a special promotion in conjunction with 680 The Fan and the Chili Dip Open that will allow you to play anytime for only $68. Call the golf shop to book a tee-time 48 hours in advance and request the 680 The Fan offer. The $68 rate includes a $6.80 donation to Special Olympics Georgia, Greens Fee, Cart Fee and range balls - forecaddie gratuity is not included. The rate is good anytime between now and the Chili Dip Open on Saturday February 18. To help keep you warm we will also provide you with a complimentary golf cart cover while you play and a complimentary cup of Chili after your round of golf.

Call the golf shop to register 678 714 2582, ext1.

 

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.

 

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 

 

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