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Sept 30: Athlete Input Council Meeting
Oct 1-3: Swimming State Games
Oct 5: Basketball Coaches Meeting
Oct 7: Management Team Meeting
Oct 9: Swimming End of Season Party
Oct 12: Basketball Coaches Meeting
Oct 16: Basketball Athlete Registration
Oct 28: Athlete Input Council Meeting
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BASKETBALL SEASON BEGINS
Coaches Registration Meeting
Tuesday, October 5 & 12, 2010
6:30pm-8:00pm
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
Athlete Registration Meeting
Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 1pm-3pm
Palm Springs First Baptist Church
Athletes will sign up for their training facility and take part in a short assessment. Please click here to let us know if you will be attending registration and if you plan on participating this season.
Contact
Rosemary Whelan, Assistant Sports Director rosemary@specialolympicsseminolecounty.org 407.963.5667
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YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM
Volunteers are needed to assist with SOSC's Young Athletes Program (YAP). The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers,designed to introduce them into the world of sports. These activities will help the children improve physically,cognitively and socially.
Practices
Practices are held on Saturdays at the YMCA in Lake Mary from 1pm-2pm. Please Click Here for Schedule How to VolunteerEnergetic volunteers are needed to assist with weekly practices. Participation in full/complete season not required. Click here for volunteer paperwork. To sign up, please send your availability toMarie El-khoury at 407-782-0525 or Marie@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or Barbara Costanzo at 407-718-3259 or BarbC@cfl.rr.com
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SWIMMING SEASON
Good Luck to the 18 athletes representing Seminole County at State Swimming in Vero Beach on October 1-3, 2010. We are proud of you!END OF SEASON PARTYPlease click here for information on the End of Season Party for the 2010 Aquatics Season on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
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FALL CLASSIC SPORTS
Bowling, Gymnastics, Softball and Powerlifting
Congratulations to all the athletes who took part in Area 7 Competitions. We are proud of all your accomplishments. State Game Quotas will be available shortly.
More information on Sports
Athletes: Rosemary Whelan at 407-963-5667 Rosemary@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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2010 FAMILY FUN DAY
Thanks for coming out to our 2010 Annual Family Fun Day. We had over 250 families, 50 volunteers, and provided free physical and vision screenings for over 35 athletes.
Please click here to complete a short survey based on your experience.
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FUN NIGHT AT MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Thank You Moe's for a Fun Night....and your support of Special Olympics Seminole County and the Athlete Input Council!
We made a total of $397!
($269 from Moe's and $128 from the raffle)
We were glad to see so many athletes and their families and residents supporting us!
Click Here for All the Pics!
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VOLUNTEER BANQUET NOMINATIONS NEEDED
Our Annual Volunteer Banquet is our chance to say thank you to everyone who makes this program run. Everyone in Special Olympics Seminole County works on a 100% volunteer basis: from our management team members, to our coaches, to our event volunteers.
We need your help! Say thank you by nominating a volunteer, coach, organization or sponsor!
Awards Nominations are due by:
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 5pm
Award Winners will be announced on the night of the banquet on November 16, 2010
Click Here to Nominate
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Special News from Coach Dom (Powerlifting)
SOSC powerlifting coach, Dominic recently participated in the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
He received bronze medals in the 500m and 200m and a 4th place finish in the 2000m.
He did "live" interviews for Chinese and Hungarian TV
"It was a great trip, I visited Hungary - Budapest and Szeged. The architecture and culture was astounding, and the race site was spectacular."
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Thank you Home Depot & Behr Paint!
On October 22, 2010 a volunteer team from Home Depot and Behr Paint will be donating their time, talents and supplies to renovating our SOSC office space. Keep and eye out for photos from all the construction!
Our current office space is donated to SOSC by the Kenney Family in Brauser Business Complex.
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FAMILY OF THE MONTH
The Kenney Family
Anne Marie, Skip, Adriana, Jay and Chris
What an honor to be chosen as Family of the Month! Our family has been involved with Special Olympics since 1992 when Adriana was first old enough. She went to State Games in Tallahassee for Track and Field at age 10 when Morning Star had their own team. Chris began Swimming in 1997. Special Olympics has always played a very important part of our lives not only just so that Adriana and Chris could enjoy sports to their fullest capability but also as parents, Skip and I have enjoyed the friendships and community we have with the other athletes and their families. Skip has been a unified partner for Golf both with Chris and even during a year in which Chris' health prevented him from participating. As a teen Jeremiah became involved as a Coach and volunteer, he carried this on into his college years away in Ohio becoming a Greeter and Volunteer for North East Ohio Special Olympics and since his graduation and return home he continues the tradition working here with Chris in Power Lifting and assisting our beloved Nin coaching Adriana's cheer team, the awesome 'Sparklers'.
All the wonderful events and community we share is due to the commitment and dedication of so, so many such as Nin, Marie, Kevin, Mindy and all the other Coaches. It is they who are the foundation from where the love, spirit and strength of this wonderful group we are blessed to be a part of in Seminole County Special Olympics is built upon.
So many people we know in SCSO understand the bond and love of one another that we as this unique group shares. We just could not imagine our lives without everyone in SCSO. Thank you for thinking of our family.
Skip, Anne-Marie, Adriana, Jay and Chris Kenney |
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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
ATHLETE INPUT COUNCIL
The Athlete Input Council serves as representatives and leaders for SOSC athletes. Our next meeting will be:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 6:30 - 8:00pm
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
Back Row - Aaron Hudson, Brett Jones, John Kendall, Jim Payne-WESH News Anchor, Meggan Van Loon, Richard Mendola, Chris Friedman Front Row - Joanne Whitley,Tony Page,Kay Evans, Charbel El Khoury Middle Row - Kevin Lajeunesse
Be a "Voice" for Fellow Athletes
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Lajeunesse, 407-257-7730 or
Kevin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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GLOBAL MESSENGER
The role of the Global Messenger is to help promote the Special Olympics. Global Messengers are expected to go out in the community to speak to about the joy of participating in Special Olympics.
We are very fortunate, and most proud to have two Global Messengers for Seminole County:
Chris Friedman
and
Richard Mendola
We encourage the community to "listen to our athletes". If you are interested in having Chris or Richard speak to your company or organization, please contact:
Kevin Lajeunesse, 407-257-7730 or
Kevin@specialolympicsseminolecounty.org |
Whether you are a parent, guardian, educator or volunteer you can help us make a difference!
If you are interested in joining a committee!
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6:30pm
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
For more info: Marie El-khoury at 407-782-0525 or
Marie@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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Katherine A * John H * Mohammed R
Emily A * Ray H * Mathew S
Jasmin B * Scott J * Daniel S
Courtney B * Christopher K * Torres T
Francisco C * Hunter K * Eric T
Alicia C * Ashley L* Eugene U
Daniel C * Bryce M* Sheila L
David Mathew * C Antonio M* Elio P
Michael D * Annamarie N * Aneil R
Matthew D * Victoria O *Andrew P
Charbel E * Le'Quainte O * Jeffrey P
Emery F * Robert H
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU! |
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WANTED
Your Time Donated...Priceless!
Special Olympics Seminole County has the potential to spread the joy of Special Olympics to hundreds of new athletes... but we need YOU!
SOSC is in need of passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our committees and team of coaches. This can include: registration, training, competition, fundraising, school based programs, and more!
Volunteer duties would be at least 5-10 hours a month with a preferred commitment of at least a year. A majority of work can be completed at the work site of your choice, whether home or our donated office space. Computer knowledge is preferred.
For more information, please contact Ranwa Nin El-khoury at RanwaNin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org "Your actions inspire others to dream more,learn more, do more and become more." |
SOSC ON FACEBOOK
Click Here to become a Facebook Fan of Special Olympics Seminole County. Chat with parents, coaches, supporters and keep up with events and updates. |
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SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | |
The upcoming school year promises to be an exciting one, as we continue to grow the SCPS / SOSC partnership for 2010/2011!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
THIS MONTH'S EDITION OF THE "SEMINOLE SPIRIT"
WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
IT COULD BE YOU
For Only $25
Your sponsorship helps support the cost of printing the hard copy of the newsletter and pays for the email marketing program that we use to distribute the e-news.
Would you like to sponsor a newsletter?
Please contact Winston Jones at 407-923-3902
We encourage you to consider supporting those who support Special Olympics Seminole County! Recognition of support/sponsorship of SOSC does not constitute endorsement by Special Olympics. |
Special Olympics Seminole County relies greatly on assistance from Sponsors. They are always in need, not only to provide financial help, but to offer safe and productive training facilities to our athletes. Without the generous donations of many organizations, our athletes would not have the facilities, equipment, volunteers or funds to train and compete on a year-round basis for free. We all appreciate everyone's support!
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HOW TO MAKE A DONATION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEMINOLE COUNTY
SOSC is funded primarily through individual and corporate contributions, grants, sponsorships, and yearly fundraisers. This financial assistance covers many essential expenses including equipment, uniforms, transportation, meals, lodging, volunteer training, and more. Any contribution or assistance you can provide to help SOSC meet these financial goals is greatly appreciated! If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send your contribution to the following address:
Special Olympics Seminole County
PO Box 520742
Longwood, FL 32750-0742
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The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them the opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes, and the community.
To Learn More About Special Olympics and it's History Click Here |
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On behalf of Special Olympics Seminole County, we appreciate all the Volunteers, Coaches, Sponsors and Donors who have contributed their time, talents and treasures to help make our program a success! | |
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Special Olympics
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Vocational Rehabilitation
Casselberry
Have you ever thought about getting a job+ Having extra money to spend? Being more independent.?
Vocational Rehabilitation Services can help you achieve those goals. We are state a agency whose job is to assist people with disabilities to obtain employment. We provide assessment, job coaching, and supported employment services to those that need that extra help. If you live in Seminole County we have two offices to serve you, in Sanford and Casselberry.
We have an open orientation in the Casselberry office every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:45 a.m.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
917 East 436. Casselberry, FL. 32707.
Call or have someone call for you, to get further directions.
407-262-7428.
If you really want to get a job we can help you. |
The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services and the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. provide social activities throughout the year at minimal cost to the mentally and physically challenged population in Altamonte Springs surrounding communities. |
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U Can Ski2
UCanSki2 is a USAWaterSki affiliated ski clubwho is dedicated to providing public awareness and outreach opportunities for the disabled. We are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who give of our time and talents, sometimes working along side other organizations, to conduct How-to-Ski clinics and educate others to do the same. Our clinics are sanctioned by USAWaterSki. |
Through quality and innovation, Quest has built communities where people with disabilities have achieved their goals for more than 40 years. From a variety of residential and employment options, to behavioral therapy and even a recreational summer camp, Quest serves more than 1,000 individuals on any given day in Central Florida. By offering these opportunities to learn, live, work and play, children and adults can imagine and achieve their full capabilities. | |
Serving kids with all types of special needs, including cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, speech and developmental delays, vision and hearing impairments |
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CARD serves children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss in addition to other disabling conditions. |
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Nathaniel's Hope was founded in 2002 to meet the needs of kids with special needs (VIP Kids) and their families. VIP Kids are those with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those that are medically fragile. Through their personal experience with their son Nathaniel, co-founders Tim and Marie Kuck saw first-hand how demanding it can be to raise a child with special needs. |
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Agency for Persons with Disabilities
The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services. |
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Florida Disabilities Council
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is a non-profit organization funded through federal assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Council accomplishes its mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. |
Down Syndrome Association Of Central Florida
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is the leading voice for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We offer hope, encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness so that each may realize their potential as members of our community. |
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Autism Society of Greater Orlando
The mission or goal of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando is that all individuals within the autism spectrum will be provided a lifetime network of opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, and advocacy, and public awareness. |
Lighthouse of Central Florida
Provides life-changing services for blind and sight-impaired babies, children, teens and adults, seniors and their families in Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties and The Villages. | |
Is your child in need of special services in school? Is he struggling? Have his grades been dropping? Is he having behavioral problems? Have you been trying to get the school system to evaluate your child and they ignore you? |
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Project Wings USA and Girl Scouts offer scholarships
Kathryn Hite (Volunteer) through her involvement with Project Wings helps families with Special Needs with their financial planning.
has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council to scholarship 3 girls who are siblings of Special Needs or Physically Disabled Children through our Operation Little Warriors program. Do you know of a deserving future CEO who could use this once in a lifetime week? Additional info is below and there is an application process. Please contact us at info@projectwingsusa.org for the application. |
GARDENS OF LIFE
Committed to educating and empowering adults to discover their full potential and achieve independent life skills addressing their social, recreational, vocational and residential needs.
The Culture Garden offers participants opportunity to shine like the stars they are in the
Gardens of Life, Inc |
Dedicated to Serving Those With Special Needs!
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