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| Greetings! |
A Lasting Legacy of Leadership
John Quincy Adams once said, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." There are leaders all around us. Special Olympics Idaho knows that leaders-those who inspire-are the individuals who can bring a better quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
The end of July will see the annual Special Olympics Idaho Leadership Conference where Local Program Coordinators grow to encourage others to dream, learn, and become more than themselves. This year, the conference will feature a demonstration of Unified Sports™ and Partner's ClubsŪ. The demonstration will show the purpose, benefits, and practical applications of Unified Sports™. Attendees will also learn how to form youth-based Partner's ClubsŪ.
Since the Special Olympics World Winter Games were held in Idaho this past February, Partner's ClubsŪ and Unified Sports™ have grown tremendously. These two programs pair people with and without intellectual disabilities for social and athletic interaction. The dedicated people who are involved in Unified programs are true leaders as; they inspire everyone around them to reach their full potential.
Thank you to all of the leaders out there.
Warmest regards,
Laurie Lafollette
CEO
Special Olympics Idaho |
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| All-Unified Fall Competition |
The first ever all-Unified Sports™ competition is coming this fall!
Unified Sports™ builds teams of those with and without intellectual disabilities. You can be a teammate to a Special Olympics athlete in one of three sports this fall:
Unified Volleyball
Unified 5 on 5 Soccer
Alternate Shot Golf
This is a great opportunity to get involved with Special Olympics and have fun with the athletes. Unified Partners have the same practice requirements as athletes-- 4 weeks of training for Area Games and 8 weeks for State Games.
To find a Unified team near you, contact Corby Goade at cg@idso.org or (208) 323-0482 ext. 22. |
| Important Volunteers Needed for '09 Fall Invitational! |
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Are you looking for a more involved role in Special Olympics Idaho? The 2009 Fall Invitational on October 17, 2009 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho needs several key volunteers:
-Games Director: Coordinates volunteer organizing committee
-Foodservice Director: Manages food and water, distribution, etc.
-Volunteer Director: Helps recruit and identify needed volunteers for the competition
-Ceremony Director: Helps organize and recruit entertainment for opening ceremonies
-Logistics Director: Manages all of the equipment for competition
-Medical Director: Identifies and recruits qualified medical volunteers for games
To take the challenge of helping to organize a Special Olympics Idaho event, contact Corby Goade at cg@idso.org or (208) 323-0482 ext. 22. |
| Volunteer Spotlight- Jennifer Clayton |
In recognition of her efforts with Special Olympics Idaho's Healthy Athletes- Special Smiles, Jennifer Clayton has received the Hygienist Heroes Award from the American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) and Johnson & Johnson!
As a dental hygienist, Clayton is on the "front-lines" of dental care. She is often the first and last professional to speak with patients about the importance of preventative oral care. It is with compassion and diligence that she volunteers her time to help those with intellectual disabilities.
In addition to being honored at the ADHA's annual session, honorees receive $1,000 to give to a charity-of-choice and Clayton chose Special Olympics Idaho. Thank you, Jennifer, for your continued dedication, you are deeply appreciated! |
| Summer Season Wrap-up |
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the Idaho State Summer Games this year! We tried quite a few new ideas-- some were hits, some weren't. Your feedback helps to make Special Olympics Idaho games better every year.
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| LETR Month in Review |
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The Officers of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) were extremely busy this month. Check out what they were able to do!
World's Largest Truck Convoy-38 trucks paraded from Boise to Caldwell on June 12th and raised more than $4,000!
Tip A Cop and Torch Run in Bonners Ferry -Police Chief Dave Kramer organized the event and raised more than $2,000!
Final Leg for State Summer Games -Officers, Students, Wal-Mart Associates, and the Payette Grizzlies team ran with the torch on June 26th.
Torch Run in Coeur d'Alene -Officer Allen Ashby organized a run during the city's 4th of July parade.
4th of July raffle booth -Officer Aaron Irish and Marshal Hank Ortiz headed up this event in Melba.
Cop On Top in Twin Falls -Officer Michelle Wyatt raised $7,000 when staying on the roof of the Twin Falls Starbucks for 48 hours on July 17th!
Thank you to all of the Law Enforcement Officers who work so hard for Special Olympics and volunteer their time! |
| Boise Breakfast with Champions |
| Thank you to everyone who helped with the 2009 Boise Breakfast with Champions!
Keynote Speaker:
Hedda Sharapan
Corporate Sponsors:
Assurant Health
Hewlett-Packard
John Eck, Center for Lifetime Health
Wal-Mart, Boise
Wal-Mart, Garden City
Wal-Mart, Meridian
Wal-Mart, Nampa-Garrity
In-Kind Sponsors:
Hubble Homes
Area02 Productions
Idaho Stampede
Southwest Airlines
Loon Outdoors
Piece Unique and Shoez
Woodriver Cellars
Idaho Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
Camille Beckman
Family Communications, Inc
Butt Furr/ Microfurr
And, of course, the table captains and their guests! Thank you for your support! | |
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Thank you for being a fan of Special Olympics Idaho!
Sincerely,
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Staff
Special Olympics Idaho
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