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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
May 26 Athlete Input Council Meeting
June 2 Management Team Meeting
June 3 Bowl-A-Thon on time Registration Deadline
June 4 CPR Training for Coaches and Volunteers
June 11 Fall Classic Sports Registration Meeting
June 12 Bowl-A-Thon
June 23 Athlete Input Council Meeting
June 26 Golf County Games
To view our full event calendar, click here. For a list of Summer Volunteer Opportunities, click here. |
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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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FIND US ON FACEBOOK
Keep up with what is happening on Facebook. We actively post photos and announcements about our program.
www.Facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty
(as of the end of May, our online photo galley will be closing and moved to Facebook)
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GOLF SEASON
Golf season is in full swing... County Games will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Mayfair Country Club. Good Luck athletes! To volunteer, please contact Nin El-khoury at RanwaNin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
For information about golf season, please contact Coach Tim Hagan for details at 407-538-9267 or
tim.hagan@gmail.com
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AQUATICS (SWIMMING) SEASON
Swimming season begins on Saturday/Sunday May 21/22. Registration will remain open until June 11, if space is available. Pre-registration with coach is required.
Saturdays from 8am-10am
RDV SportsPlex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Maitland
Saturdays from 11am - 12:30pm
Oviedo Aquatics Center, 148 Oviedo Boulevard, Oviedo
Sundays from 8:30am-10am
Lake Brantley High School, 991 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte
Please click here to download schedules/contact information.
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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:
Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 2-3pm.
Located at St. Magdalen Catholic Church
Meeting in Annex, 869 Maitland Avenue Altamonte
Springs, Fl 32701 (Annex is in the back of the complex, past the gym)
Contact: Rosemary Whalen at 407-963-5667
Rosemary@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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YOUNG ATHLETE PROGRAM
CULMINATING EVENT, JUNE 18
Our youngest athletes have been busy these past few months mastering many new skills. Only a few practices remain before our culminating event to be held at the Lake Mary YMCA on Saturday, June 18, at 12:30 pm. Come on out and join in the fun!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE
If you enjoy working with younger children, here is your chance to make a difference. We are still in need of volunteers to finish out this session . Our program is much different than the sports offered for the older athlete as we need a 1:1 coach to athlete ratio. Please consider joining our fun-filled group!
For more information contact Barbara Costanzo, barbc@cfl.rr.com, 407-718-3259. |
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2011 BOWL-A-THON
Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 3-5pm
 The Bowl-A-Thon is just around the corner! We hope you will all join us for bowling, food, prizes, special guests and tons of FUN! Bowlers must pre-register and raise at lease $20 in sponsorships. Bowlers can include athletes, volunteers, family members, supports, and teams.
To sign up to bowl, please click here.
To become a title sponsor, please click here.
For more information, please click here. |
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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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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
ATHLETE INPUT COUNCIL
The Athlete Input Council serves as representatives and leaders for SOSC athletes. Our next meeting will be:
Thursday, May 26, 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
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
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Rachel Watkins
Volleyball
Rachel Watkins, Owen and Leah Bass Rachel and her family are extremely proud to see her named SCSO Athlete of the Month. Through many changes in Rachel's life, one of the constants has been participating in Special Olympics. Beginning in high school Rachel has dedicated herself to being an athlete (she is now 25). Rachel has learned so much being a team member and thrilled to make the trip to the State Games in Track & Field with Volusia County many years ago. More recently our entire family has been enriched in working with Seminole County Special Olympics and especially Nin El-Khoury. Rachel enjoys not just the fun of swimming, basketball, volleyball and bowling, but connects with other athletes and coaches (especially Jonathon) in the most positive way. Rachel counts on the consistency and rewarding interaction of Monday bowling more than almost anything. Thanks to all of you who make the Special Olympics happen it means so much to those of us it serves and connects. |
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Suzanne Pierce
Tennis
Earlier this year I was asked by a family member to volunteer with the Special Olympics tennis program. I wasn't sure at first if I had it in me to take on this responsibility, but after talking with the program coordinators, I decided to give it a try. After all, I have been playing tennis since high school, and this presented an ideal opportunity to share my love of the game. Luckily, I was paired with an awesome professional coach, Joanna Babyar (Red Bug Lake Park), who led the drills and provided the framework for the lessons.
But this has not been all about me, but rather the countless time and effort that so many volunteers give to make the Special Olympics a success. It was an enlightening and humbling experience to work with the athletes as they, in turn, worked hard for their accomplishments - The results at Area Games speak to their efforts.
There are no words to describe the love and appreciation I felt from these extraordinary individuals each and every week. I thoroughly enjoyed these past few months and feel blessed to have been a part of this wonderful organization.
I'll definitely be back next season!!!
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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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Aaron H |
Clayton R | Mary Beth N | | Ada A | Cody C | Michelle P | | Amanda R | David F | Rashawn V | | Angela M | David R | Robert M | | Breann B | Irma M | Sharon H | | Brittany T | Issac S | Stephen M | | Christopher D | Katlyn B | Tyler L |
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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
Seminole County's
Online Photo Gallery will be closing at the end of May. Photos will be transferred to our Facebook Page
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DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT EXPO
Wed. May 25, 2011
10:00am-4:00
at
Orlando Fashion Square Mall
1st Step Towards Work!
Sponsored by the
Family Care Council
and Gardens of Life
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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. |
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 |
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!
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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