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April 19 Fundraising/ Special Events Meeting
April 22 Law Enforcement Torch Run
April 28 Athlete Input Council Meeting
May 3 Swimming Coaches Meeting
May 5 Management Team Meeting
May 7 Swimming Athlete Registration
May 13-15 Summer Sports State Games
May 15 Golf Registration Deadline
May 17 Swimming Coaches Meeting
May 21 Swimming Season Begins
May 21 Summer Sports End of Season Party
May 22 CPR Training for Coaches and Volunteers
May 24 Fall Classic Sports Coaches Meeting
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DID YOU KNOW....
Sports updates are available to you with 3 easy steps!
Do you find yourself trying to remember what time to meet for a competition? Or cant find your copy of a sports schedule? Or need a copy of a permission slip or flyer?
Our wesbsite has information regarding each sport and copies of paperwork distributed at practice.
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"SUMMER SPORTS"
Bocce, Cycling, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Soccer
Area Games was held on April 8, 2011. Seminole County was well represented and brought home many blue ribbons! Congratulations athletes.
Good luck to athlete's who will advance to State Games on May 14-16. Families, to sign up for your free spectator passes, please click here.
End of Season Party will on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 12pm-3pm at Red Bug Lake Park. Please click here for flier. |
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GOLF SEASON
Golf Season Registration for athletes, unified partners and coaches was held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Mayfair Country Club. Last day to register is May 15, 2011.
Please contact Coach Tim Hagan for details at 407-538-9267 or
tim.hagan@gmail.com
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AQUATICS (SWIMMING) SEASON
Volunteers/Coaches Meeting:
Tuesday, May 3 & 17, 2011 at 6:30pm at the SOSC donated office
1225 Bennet Drive, Suite 133, Longwood Fl 32750
Athlete Registration Meeting:
Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 4:30pm at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Meeting in Annex, 869 Maitland Avenue Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
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"FALL CLASSIC" SPORTS SEASON
Powerlifting, Bowling, Gymnastics, and Softball
Volunteers/Coaches Meeting:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 6:30pm at the SOSC donated office
1225 Bennet Drive, Suite 133, Longwood Fl 32750
Will be held in early June. Details to be announced.
Athlete Registration Meeting:
Will be held in early June. Details will be announced in next newsletter.
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EQUESTRIAN
Four riders from CHEER (Circle H Equestrian Event Riders) the Seminole County equestrian team, recently participated in the Seminole County 4-H show at Clarcona Horseman's Park. The volunteers of CHEER had the horses looking their best, with braided manes and tails, and super shiny. The equine athletes provided their Special Olympic athletes with steady mounts and superb performance to bring home the ribbons. Each athlete participated in 2 events.
Cody Brown - Ozzie
Michael Martin - Axle
Tammy Schlier - Axle
Greg Ortt - Ozzie
Mandy Petruzelli - Forest Gump
Coach Elise was proud of the athletes' performance and looks forward to State Games in May in Tampa. Because each athlete earned a 1st place in one of their events, all the CHEER athletes are eligible to participate. The state team will be announced in mid-April.
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ORLANDO CITY SOCCER: GAME AND ATHLETE CLINIC
"Special Olympics Night"
Friday, April 22nd at 7:30pm at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, as City Soccer takes on Puerto Rico United. Our athletes and Special Olympics will be highlighted throughout the evening. There are exclusive discounted tickets available for the game which include cool experiences like being part of the pre-game Fan Tunnel (high-five the players as the come on the field) and a post-game photo op/meet and greet with the players.
The best part is that for every ticket purchased, a ticket will be donated to a SOFL athlete! To that end, if you have athletes who would like to attend, here's how it will work:
- Athletes may receive up to 3 tickets per party (athlete, plus 2 guests). Unified Partners are welcome to request tickets as well.
- Athletes or their coach/chaperon must request tickets by emailing communication@sofl.org by NO LATER THAN Wednesday, April 20th.
Free Soccer Clinic
The clinic will start at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 23rd at a yet to be determined location, but it will be in the downtown/metro Orlando area. The clinic should end by 12:30pm.
The players and coaches of Orlando City will host a free soccer clinic for our athletes and coaches. The clinic is open to all Special Olympics athletes of all ages and skill levels: from athletes who'd like to try their hand (or feet) at soccer for the first time, to skills athletes, to teams. Similarly, coaches of all experience levels are encouraged to participate in the coaches part of the clinic. Athletes/coaches do not have to attend the game the night before in order to enjoy the clinic.
There is no limit to the number of athletes or coaches that can participate, but so that Orlando City can prepare adequately, please have interested athletes/coaches/parents RSVP by emailing communication@sofl.org by NO LATER THAN Wednesday, April 20th.
More info: www.specialolympicsflorida.org/citysoccer |
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
The torch will be making its way through Seminole County on Friday, April 22, 2011. Sworn law enforcementofficers will start their run at 9am at 17/92 and the Maitland Blvd overpass and will finish around 11:30am at the Sanford Police Department. The run will be followed by a cookout. If your athlete would like to cheer on the officers as they approach the station, please contact volunteer and officer Steven Lynch for details. s.lynch62@yahoo.com |
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FAMILY FEST
Saturday, May 14 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Crane's Roost Park
A fun day of activities for the entire family. Enjoy live entertainment, a kids inflatables play area, wildlife exhibits, including The Central Florida Zoo, Police and Fire Department displays and demonstrations including a live SWAT team demonstration, giveaways and prizes, summer camp information, games and activities, a fishing derby, face painters, snacks and much more. Sponsor and vendor packages are available.
SOSC will be represented by the Athlete Input Council - sharing information about SOSC and selling water....be sure to come out and enjoy some "fun-in-the-sun"! - free event
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CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING
CPR Training for coaches and volunteers will be made available for free on Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 8am-3pm at Westmonte Park in Altamonte Springs.
To sign up, or be placed on a waiting list for a Saturday course, please contact Mindy Solivan at 321-276-6463 or Mindy@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org |
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NATHANIEL'S HOPE 9th ANNUAL
MAKE 'm SMILE
Sat., June 4, 2011, 7:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Eola
Make 'm Smile is a community festival that celebrates kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families and features a Buddy Stroll where VIP families are "buddied up" with people from around the community for a stroll around Lake Eola. Enjoy free food, entertainment, prizes, and a chance to visit exhibitors that service the special needs community.
SOSC is proud of their support and participation of this wonderful event. We'll have a booth, where our athletes will share info about SOSC and help run game and do the prize give-aways.
Enjoy a special performance by the Altamonte Springs Sparklers too!
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SAVE THE DATE... 2011 BOWL-A-THON
The 2011 Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Save the date and get ready for all the FUN! |
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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, April 28, 2011 at 6:30 - 8:00pm
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Lajeunesse, 407-257-7730 or
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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
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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
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Anton Fennel
Basketball and Track & Field
We are so grateful that our wonderful son, Anton, was selected as athlete of the month.
Anton is a happy, friendly, 9 year old who was diagnosed at 2 ½ with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anton is completing his first year in the Special Olympics program. He participated in basketball and had a great time participating in the state games at Patrick AFB. He enjoys receiving awards and taking pictures. He is currently in track and field and learning a lot of new things. Anton enjoys taking on new challenges and meeting new people.
The Special Olympics program and the dedicated volunteers have been a Blessing us. The volunteers and coaches are patient and supportive. Anton now has the opportunity to play sports, as well as, have meaningful social experiences, as children on the spectrum lack social reciprocity.
We excited about participating in the upcoming sport sessions.
We sincerely thank everyone involved in the Seminole County Special Olympics and for being there for the special needs population.
Kim, Anthony & Anton Fennell
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Phillip Deal
After moving to Central Florida in 2007, our family was excited to see the wide variety of Special Olympics sports available to our son, Zachary, in Seminole County. Zach had a great experience during his first sport of skills basketball. From there, Zach got involved in athletics, swimming and bowling. With each new sport, the different coaches and athletes were very accepting of Zach and always encouraged him to do his best.
After attending practices and competitions with Zachary and the other Special Olympians, the athletes become part of your extended family. You care about each of them as a person and want to help them do their best. You witness the good sportmanship between the athletes and share in their achievements. I started participating in Special Olympics because Zach had so much fun at practices and competitions but I help as a volunteer because of the warmth and friendship of the extraodinary athletes, parents and coaches in the Seminole County Special Olympics program.
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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, May 5, 2011 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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!
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Esther B
Joshua B
Cynthia C
Christian C
Joseph C
David C
Joanne C
Melody F
Walter G
Apryl H
Monica H
Randy H
Scott L |
Antwan J
Terry J
Hope L
James M
Katherine M
Kellie M
Daniel M
Mitchell O
Greg O
Alyson P
Thomas P
Chloe R
Niall H
Jason S |
Pamela S
Michael S
Emily S
Robert S
Justin T
Harvey T
Rafael V
Patricia W
Seraias A
Alexander B
Amy c
Katie M
Terry J
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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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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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THIS MONTH'S EDITION OF THE "SEMINOLE SPIRIT"
WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
A TOUCH OF HOPE
For only $25... Your sponsorship helps support the cost of printing the hard copy of the newsletter and pays for the email marketing program used 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.
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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.
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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. |
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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Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.
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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 |
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2011 GLIDING STARS ICE SHOW - A TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY
Show time:
Sunday 3/27/11
5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Please arrive by 5:00
Tickets for the show will be available at the door. All seats are $5.00 per person. Raffle tickets will also be available for the basket raffle. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each.
RDV Sportsplex Ice Den
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
Phone: 407-916-2550
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SPECIAL POPULATION DANCES
Mentally and physically challenged teens and adults are invited to join the Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club and the Oviedo Recreation and Parks Department for a night of dancing once a month.
Frankie the DJ will play family and friendly music.
Prizes costume and
will be awarded for costume and dance contests.
Birthdays will be celebrated. Snacks will be served. Please come and have some family fun!
February 25, 2011
March 25, 2011
April 15, 2011
May 27, 2011
June 17, 2011
Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo
407-971-5575
7:00pm - 9:00pm
$2 per particpant and $1 per guest attending
For more information, please contact
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Anne Marie Sargent
407-359-5014
amsargent@cfl.rr.com
Jenette McKinney
407-971-5591
jdmckinney@cityofoeviedo
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Dedicated to Serving Those With Special Needs!
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