Upcoming Events
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Greetings,
With the start of summer, and the end of another successful Summer Games, we are now preparing for the 2010 National Games set in Lincoln, Nebraska. With a send-off celebration for Team Vermont and several upcoming fundraisers including the Board of Directors Golf Tournament and the 2010 Dream Ride, there are plenty of chances to be a fan. We hope to see you at our next event!Sincerely, SOVT Staff Bill, Donna, Chris, Kim and Karen If you have anything that you'd like to see included in our
e-newsletter, please send an email to info@vtso.org.
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Summer Games Recap
 Taking the field for the first event, athletes and partners competing in the Unified Bocce Tournament on Friday, June 4th kicked off the annual Summer Games at the University of Vermont.
With the beautiful backdrop of a cloudless evening sky, Special Olympics Vermont 2010 Summer Games began with an Opening Ceremony on the Moulton
Winder Field at UVM. Featuring several guest speakers including Senator Sanders, Senator Leahy, Lt. Governor Dubie, and Dave Estes from TD Bank, the ceremony was led by Master of Ceremonies, Tim Kavanagh. The ceremonies honored the 745 athletes who participated in the three-day event and introduced Team Vermont, 45 athletes, coaches, and partners set to compete in the 2010 Special Olympic National Games in Lincoln Nebraska July 17th-24th. More than 300 runners participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, with 40 runners and support vehicles carrying the final torch to opening ceremonies, signifying the start of the 2010 Summer Games. With competitions in track and field, bocce, softball, and aquatics the 2010 Summer Games were the largest event in the 39 year history of Special Olympics Vermont. Overcoming weather warnings and rainfall, athletes, supporters, and volunteers helped to make this our most successful Summer Games yet.
2010 Summer Games Results - Unified SportsIf you missed the action or want to see more, visit our Flickr page for more photos or post your
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Be A Fan: Facebook Photo Contest
Be a part of the story and share your perspective: Post your best picture of
any Special Olympics Vermont event on our Facebook fan page by June 30th. Include the event and a short description in the caption. The winner will receive a Special Olympics Vermont baseball cap.
Be a Fan!
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Team Vermont National Games Send-off Celebration
In honor of Team Vermont please join athletes, coaches, and parents for a send-off celebration on July 16th before the 45 members of Team Vermont head to Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2010 National Games. The send-off celebration dinner will be hosted at Heritage Aviation in South Burlington. For more information or to RSVP please contact Chris Bernier or call (800)639-1603 x106 |
TD Bank North Promotion
TD Bank has partnered with Special Olympics Vermont this year. From June 1 - July 31st, all Vermont TD Bank locations will be
collecting donations to support our 852 Vermont athletes. Show your
support and head to your local TD Bank store to make a donation.
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Special Olympics Vermont in the News
With our largest Summer Games yet and several exciting events in the coming months, Special Olympics Vermont has been seen across the news. If you missed the action or want to see it again, check out the latest news stories and clips:
Opening Ceremonies Covered by Fox 44
Summer Games Story in the Burlington Free Press
Special Olympics Vermont Featured on WCAX
Law Enforcement Torch Run in the Rutland Herald
Law Enforcement Torch Run Featured in Shelburne News
If you've seen Special Olympics Vermont in the news email us at info@sovt.org
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Board of Directors Golf Tournament Update
presented by:
Big Picture Framing in South Burlington, VT is offering a
wonderful opportunity to win a FREE foursome for our Board of Directors
Golf Tournament ($400 value). Spend $250 before June 30th on your next
custom framing projects and you will automatically be entered to win a
foursome to the July 16 golf tournament at the Links at Lang Farm in
Essex Junction, VT. Tournament Details: 4-Person Scramble $100 per individual/$400 per team Registration includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, unlimited use of the practice facility one hour prior to tournament, barbecue lunch, on course events and great prizes
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