February 2011
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| Not Too Late to Plunge Feb. 19 It’s not too late to sign up for the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 19 at Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park. Be a plunger and take a dip into the chilly water of Lake Lanier. Not up for the cold? That’s ok – come out and join the chicken plunge! Costumes are encouraged and be sure to enter the costume contest! Bring the whole family out and make a day out of it – activities will be on site to keep everyone entertained – dunking booth, bounce house, face painting, games and a DJ. To sign up or learn more please visit www.PolarPlungeGA.com |  Photo courtesy of Dutch Walters Photography |
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| Come to the Art Auction: March 25Going once, going twice, SOLD! Join SOGA on Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. for the ever-popular Art Auction and reception presented by Allconnect. For only $35, you don’t want miss walking away with your masterpiece provided by Regency Fine Art and a chance to meet a Special Olympics athlete, eat, drink, and socialize all to raise money for the Special Olympics Georgia athletes.To purchase your ticket, click here. Contact Allison Kaczenski at Allison.Kaczenski@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or call (770) 414-9390 ext. 107. Click here for the flyer. |
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| Save April 9th for BoccefestSave the date for Boccefest 2011 – April 9th at Brookhaven Park. This fun bocce ball tournament is hosted by the Special Olympics Young Leaders and will be an afternoon packed full of raffle prizes, delicious food and live music. Registration is at noon and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. Cost to pre-register is $30 and $20 to be an onlooker So, pack your cooler and get ready to let the good times roll! Click here to register or contact Allison Kaczenski at Allison.Kaczenski@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or call (770)414-9390 x 107. |
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The 25th: Your Torch Can Brighten Our FutureHelp celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2011 by purchasing your very own virtual torch for $25 and have your name listed on your own torch! The Law Enforcement Torch Run has been going strong for 25 years and is looking forward to celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Over the past |
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Free Prescription Discount CardSpecial Olympics Georgia has partnered with AME Benefits on a |
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| A Little Bocce at Brio’s Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.
Enjoy easy to learn bocce with friends April 10 at Brio’s, sponsored by La Societa Italiana. The Perimeter restaurant is located at 700 Ashwood Pkwy; Atlanta, GA 30338. Hors d’ouevres, water, wine are included and meet a Special Olympics athlete. A silent auction and drawings will also be held. Medals will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners. E-mail
Jennifer.Daniell@SpecialOlympicsGA.org for information.
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Sponsor Spotlight:Iron Sky is the newest supporter of Special Olympics Georgia and is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge this month. Iron Sky delivers a turnkey city surveillance solution that arms law enforcement personnel with tools built on commercial off-the-shelf network equipment, “best of breed” security technology and an intuitive, map-based interface. Iron Sky systems help take the necessary steps towards improving the overall safety of the city. Iron Sky develops and delivers Better Tools to Fight Crime specifically for public sector clients. Providing map-based surveillance platform offers and intuitive and efficient solutions that works with an unlimited number of cameras within a city. They are a single partner that can provide the full range of services critical to the successful deployment of enterprise-wide
physical security solutions. Iron Sky has a nation-wide presence and provides thought leadership on the entire spectrum of physical security solutions, implements the appropriate solutions and maintains a local presence. To learn more about Iron Sky please visit http://www.IronSky.com. Thanks for supporting Special Olympics Georgia and “Freezin’ for a Reason” by sponsoring the Polar Plunge! |
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Volunteer OpportunitiesPolar Plunge, Lake Lanier Art Auction, Atlanta Committee members needed for 2011 events!
Volunteer of the Month: Laurice RutledgeFinding the right person to be in charge of volunteers at a State Games venue can become difficult. But at State Winter Games last month, Laurice Rutledge had what it took: decisiveness, assertiveness, commitment and flexibility. And most of all courage, especially when it’s your first assignment.
Laurice is a new volunteer and for her very first assignment she took on the role of volunteer coordinator for the 2011 Indoor Winter Games at the basketball team play venue. This role required Laurice to come out earlier and stay later than all other volunteers and put her in charge of several people, who were needed to make the venue run. Laurice made sure
volunteers were registered, positioned, knew how to perform their assignment, did not abandon their roles, and performed their duties successfully. It takes a leader to manage several people at one time all day and it takes someone with courage to take on a role they have never done before. Laurice certainly proved that she was a leader and helped to make sure the basketball venue ran on time and smoothly. Thank you Laurice for stepping up and taking on the volunteer coordinator position for Winter Games! And congratulations on being the February volunteer of the month! We’re looking volunteers to help organize, promote and fundraise for events. Committee members are needed for March’s 2011 Art Auction, April’s 2011 Boccefest and the June 2011 Duck Derby. Interested in either of these committees? E-mail If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above events, e-mail Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. |
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