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Welcome to Special Olympics Idaho
Greetings!
This quick update is here to let you know what Special Olympics Idaho is doing in the coming weeks! Read on to learn more about the 2009 State Summer Games, the Breakfast with Champions, and LETR's Truck Convoy and Tip A Cop.
Warmest regards,
Laurie La Follette
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2009 State Summer Games Schedule
Our Summer State Games are fast approaching! This will be our biggest competition EVER!!! So,come on out and enjoy the action. Our schedule of events is as follows:
Opening Ceremonies: 7:30-8:45pm Hawk's Memorial Stadium
Competition:
Athletics- Timberline HS, 8am
Powerlifting- Timberline HS, 9am
Basketball- Timberline HS, 9am
Aquatics- West Boise YMCA, 8am
Cycling- SE Corner of Apple St. and Parkcenter Blvd. (parking lot), 8am
It isn't too late for you to help! We still have several lead volunteer positions available, and need help! We also have literally hundreds of volunteer spots for day-of-event volunteers, meaning you just need to register to help that day.
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Special Olympics Idaho's Breakfast with Champions Presents
"WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Work of Fred Rogers"
Special Olympics Idaho is honored to welcome Hedda Sharapan, the as the keynote speaker for the Boise Breakfast With Champions to be held on June 9, 2009. With warmth, humor, and humanness, Hedda Sharapan will share with us some key things she's learned from her 43  years with MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD and Family Communications, Inc., the non-profit company that Fred Rogers founded. As "ambassador on the road" for the Neighborhood, she's a highly sought-after speaker, grounded in Child Development who connects the insight she's gained over the years working closely with Fred Rogers, with behind-the-scenes stories and treasured video segments.
Our featured Athlete Speaker this year is Michael Thomas of the Caldwell Wildcats. Other activities include, the awarding of Special Olympics Idaho's Athlete of the Year, as well as the auctioning of "Mystery Boxes" at each table. Joe Weber from J-105's Pete and Joe show will emcee the event. This is the largest fundraising event of the year for Special Olympics Idaho. There is no cost to attend the Breakfast With Champions, but guests will have an opportunity to make a free will donation. To attend the event, RSVP to Christine at (208) 323-0482 x. 21 or christine@idso.org. |
Truck Convoy
This year Special Olympics Idaho is teaming up with United Hauling and the Idaho Meth Project to bring you the World's Largest Truck Convoy on Friday, June 12th and Truck Show and Shine on Saturday, June 13th! All proceeds of the Truck Convoy will benefit Special Olympics Idaho, while the proceeds of the Show and Shine benefit the Idaho Meth Project.
We will be starting the Truck Convoy at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds and make our way to Gabiola Field in Caldwell where we'll have live music.
Donors of $100 recieve a gift bag, and BBQ! | |
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Tip A Cop at Kootenai River Inn June 15th
We will be having a Tip A Cop at the Kootenai River Inn and Casino in Bonners Ferry from 5pm-9pm. If you will be in the area, stop by for dinner served by local Law Enforcement Officers. The tips they collect go directly to funding training and competition for Special Olympics Idaho athletes. This event has been a great success over the years thanks to generous support from the communities of Northern Idaho! | |
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| Would you like to donate some flowers?
We are trying to spice up our awards ceremonies this year, and would like to adorn each of the awards areas with fresh flowers and plants. If you have a beautiful garden, own a flower shop, or just want to buy a bouquet to donate to the cause, we need it! We are looking for flowers for each of the competition venues listed in the schedule of events.
If you have the time and the flowers or plants, please send Corby an email at cg@idso.org letting him know what you plan to drop off and at which venue. Please have the flowers and plants at each venue by 8am on 6/27. |
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