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Whether it’s writing a check, making a phone call, donating in honor of someone or donating through work, we’re always happy to to know you want to support the athletes. The most convenient way to donate is to click on the “Donate Now” button. You’ll notice we’ve changed the giving page, and as always, all money donated go to Special Olympics Georgia.  However, if you have stored/saved as a favorite the direct online giving link, please replace what you have with SOGA Online Giving. For information for more ways to donate, click here.

Come with us to Chili’s Wednesday, Aug. 10

August 10, treat yourself to a great meal at Chili’s Give Back Day and benefit Special Olympics Georgia between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 10 percent of your cost will go to help SOGA athletes! You must bring the flyer to get the credit. Don’t miss their two for $20 deals – two entrees and one appetizer for $20.  You can get take-out an any location –special door. This flyer (click here) is good at any Metro Chili’s including Athens, Columbus, Rome, Thomaston, and Savannah. Click here for flyer for the following locations: Albany, Augusta, Evans, Hinesville, Milledgeville, Statesboro, Tifton and Valdosta. Please print the flyer for your city!

Bowl with Atlanta pro basketball player Marvin Williams to Strike the R-Word Sept. 22

Click here to bowl with Marvin Williams Sept. 22 at 300
Atlanta.  The event, held at 300 Atlanta off I-285, will feature a meet and greet with Marvin, event T-shirts, food, beverages and drawing prizes. E-mail Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for information. 

Sailing slots open for Sept. Lake Lanier Regatta

Put some wind in your sails at the 12th Annual Sailing Regatta Sept. 9-11 at Lake Lanier at Sunrise Cove. The event, supported by Southern Sailing Club, features a Sponsor Boat for race viewing, a skipper reception, prizes and much more.

All you have to do to enter, is raise at least $225 through sponsorship pledges or personal donations.  *Don’t forget, the sailing club that raises the most money wins the annual trophy and bragging rights for a year!
Click here for more info. GRAND PRIZE is awarded to the skipper who raises the most money. Enjoy two nights in a two-room cottage at The Garden Walk Bed and
Breakfast, Lookout Mountain, GA.

Volunteer Opportunities:

State Master’s Bowling
Tournament, Warner Robins
August 19 – 21, 2011
There is still time to sign up to volunteer for the Master’s Bowling Tournament. Over 600 adult SOGA athletes return to Warner Robins to compete in this annual bowling tournament. Volunteers are needed to help assist athletes on bowling lanes.
State Fall Games, Dalton
October 21 – 23, 2011
This is the first of three years that the fall games will be held in Dalton. Close to 2,000 athletes compete in bocce, cycling, long distance running/walking, golf and softball. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above events, please contact Leslie Anderson at leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org.

Notice of Invitationals:

Special Olympics Forsyth County
3rd Annual Softball Invitational 2011
When: August 27
Where: Central Park, Cumming
Details: Lunched is provided and trophies will be awarded. To register, complete this formand email (and for more information) to LindaFSO@yahoo.com.

4th Annual Douglas County Special Olympics
Allen Langford Memorial Bocce/Softball Invitational
When: Oct. 1
Where: Boundary Waters Park
Details: Registration forms  are due by Sept. 2.Click
hereto register and click herefor more information.
Contact: Christie Mills cmills@co.douglas.ga.us

Sponsor Spotlight: Marlow’s Tavern

John C. Metz, co-founder, owner and executive chef of
Marlow’s Tavern, has been a true friend and supporter of Special Olympics Georgia for 14 years.  Each year, Marlow’s Tavern hosts a golf tournament for Special Olympics Georgia, and when a new Tavern opens, Special Olympics Georgia is the beneficiary of an accompanying fundraising effort.  The Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic and Marlow’s Tavern Openings have raised close to $300,000 for Special Olympics Georgia. This year’s Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic is October 10th at Horseshoe Bend Country Club, with a reception to follow at Aqua blue Restaurant & Bar. The fun-filled day will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, and an awards ceremony, reception, and silent auction. 

Click here for more information about corporate sponsorships, player information, and the registration form. For more information, contact Susan at susan.skolnick@specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9390 x111. 

Marlow’s Tavern features the “Best of the Best” in American tavern fare served in a modern atmosphere, and it continues to be voted one of the top 100 Restaurants in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine.  Currently, Marlow’s Taverns are located
in Alpharetta, Vinings, Midtown, Kennesaw, Northlake, Duluth, East Cobb, and Cumming.  

Thank you John, Marlow’s Tavern employees, and Marlow’s Tavern supporters for Being A Fan of Special Olympics Georgia and Bringing Out The Champion In Everyone!

Join the Monthly Giving Club

Athletes remind us every day that the triumph is in the trying and not necessarily in the winning. You can share the joy of Special Olympics by becoming a monthly donor and providing dependable funding for the athletes. For $10 a month, you will feed 24 athletes one meal at a State Game; for $25 a month, you will provide medals for 12 competitions at a State Game; for $50 a month, you will send two athletes to Camp Inspire; and for $100 a month, you will provide 80 athletes housing for two nights at a State Game. Your monthly donation can be any amount you choose. Each month, your contribution will be charged to your credit card or you can donate by sending in a check – whichever you prefer. As
a monthly donor, you will be recognized on our Web site and in our quarterly newsletter, Georgia’s Champions. To learn more, to sign-up, or to make a change to your current monthly donation, contact Susan at 770-414-9390 x111 or
susan.skolnick@specialolympicsga.org. Together, we can make a difference!

Buy AT&T and donation is made to SOGA

AT&T will make a $40 donation to Special Olympics for each online purchase made on eligible AT&T products and services through our partnership micro site, www.att.com/specialolympics. Eligible products include U-Verse, DirecTV, U-Verse High Speed Internet, High Speed Internet, U-Verse voice service, Local Phone Service, New
Wireless Service, and Contract Renewal for Wireless Service. “Special Olympics makes a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of athletes and their families,” said David Christopher, Chief Marketing Officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “AT&T is proud to be a sponsor and supporter of Special Olympics’ mission, and with the help of
customers and supporters, we are excited to assist the organization as it transforms communities with programs that drive acceptance, inclusion and respect.”

Aug. 20: Books-A-Million

Hello fans who are also bookworms!  Head to your local Books-A-Million August 20 and purchase books with a percentage of the proceeds to go to helping Special Olympics Georgia athletes. Remember to mention Special Olympics Georgia and the Book Fair code: 6000000557.

Let’s start knitting now

SOGA is looking for  people to knit or crochet a scarf for an athlete for Indoor Winter Games 2012. Last year we received more than 1,900 scarves from generous community members. Contact Jennifer at jennifer.daniell@specialolympicsga.org  if you can help. The colors this year are red and navy, so email Jennifer for details. Thanks foryour help. 

August Volunteer of the Month

Since 2008, Kate Whiting has been an integral part of the Games Management Team (GMT) for the State Horse Show, supporting the show in almost every aspect from finding volunteers beforehand to helping in the arenas during the
event. This year, Kate was named the Assistant Volunteer Games Director, assisting the Games Director with all the aspects of running the show.

Kate is also an essential liaison with the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, the location of the Horse Show, by keeping in constant contact with their staff making sure key elements are not forgotten or are secured. And, as she has also been so great at in the past few years, Kate is once again helping to find volunteers for the weekend of the games, volunteers that are knowledgeable about horses and can provide that extra needed assistance during an event where any knowledge about horses may be hard to come by with volunteers and is needed.

Thank you Kate for once again being a part of the State Horse Show and for moving into your new GMT role. Congratulations on being the August volunteer of the month!

Will you introduce us to your friends?

You know lots of people– family members, friends, work colleagues, just about everywhere you go there’s someone you know. Will you introduce Special Olympics Georgia to them? Forward this e-newsletter and ask them to click here
and then click on the Sign-up for the E-newsletter button. We’d love to see you and our new friends at the State Horse Show or Masters Bowling Aug. 19-21.

 (C) 2011 Special Olympics Georgia