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Sept 1 Management Team Meeting
Sept 7 Basketball Coaches Meeting
Sept 9-10 Golf State Games
Sept 17 Powerlifting/Gymnastics Area Games
Sept 18 Golf End of Season Party
Sept 24 Softball/Bowling Area Games
Sept 30 Swimming State Games
To view our full event calendar, click here.
For an ongoing list of volunteer opportunities, click here .
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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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AQUATICS (SWIMMING) SEASON
Area Games was held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the YMCA on I-Drive. Seminole Athletes brought home 38 1st place ribbons from Area Swimming! Congratulations athletes and coaches! We are proud of you all!!
State Games will be held September 30-October 2.
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"FALL CLASSIC" SPORTS SEASON
Powerlifting, Bowling, Gymnastics, and Softball
Congratulations to all the competitors and volunteers at County Games. Let's get ready for Area Games in September. Please see below for details.
Bowling Area Games (Singles)
Bowling Area Games (Doubles/Teams)
Powerlifting Area Games
Gymnastics Area Games
Softball Games
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BASKETBALL SEASON
Basketball season is just around the corner.
Volunteer Coaches and Assistant Coaches Needed!
Coaches Meeting:
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30pm
Tuesday October 11, 6:30pm
Wednesday October 19, 6:30pm
Located at SOSC Office, 1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
Athlete Registration Online: Monday-Friday, October 3-7, 2011
Register Online by visiting our SPORTS page
In-Person Registration: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7pm
First Practice: Saturday, October 15, 2011 |
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YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM
FALL 2011
Yap Season 3 began on Saturday, August 20 and volunteer opportunities are still available. If you enjoy working with younger children, here is your chance to make a difference. Our program is much different than the sports offered for the older athletes as we need a 1:1 coach to athlete ratio.
Please consider joining our fun-filled group and help prepare Seminole's youngest athletes for their future in Special Olympics. As soon as we have enough volunteers in place, we can open up the program to additional athletes.
For more information contact Barbara Costanzo, barbc@cfl.rr.com, 407-718-3259.
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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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2011-2012 EVENT SCHEDULE
Please click here to download our 2011-2012 Event and Registration Listing.
Athletes can now register for a sport online. Registration is required and will remain open Monday-Friday a week before the start date (see dates in link above). In-person Registration is also available for those who wish to meet coaches, ask questions, etc. Event times, locations, and details will be published in our monthly e-newsletter and will be posted online on our "Sports" tab. An ongoing list of volunteer opportunities is also available online. All dates are tentative and dependent on the number of volunteers available and the donation of practice facilities.
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2011 ANNUAL PICNIC AND FUN DAY
THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Annual Family Fun Day and Free Physicals on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Lake Mary High School. We had a great afternoon of friendship, food, and fun! Please look for photos on our facebook page soon! www.Facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty
Special Thank You:
Lake Mary High School
Volunteer Physicians & Nurses
South Seminole Optimist Club
Event Volunteers, including groups from Chase and Remington Nursing College
Officers Tony Van Cleave
Seminole County Sheriffs Office
Awesome Larry, "Sounds of the Pacific"
Spicy the Clown!
Face painters from Lake Howell Jr. Civitans Club
DJ Jose
Event Committee: Rosemary W, Kevin L, Winston J, Marie E, Nin E
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SAVE THE DATE!
2011 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7pm
Home Builders Association, 544 Mayo Avenue, Maitland FL 32751. Nomination & RSVP Deadline: Monday, November 1, 2011
Please help us say thank you... by nominating a Coach, Volunteer, Organization, Sponsor or Family who has impacted our athletes and/or program by Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Click here to nominate.
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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
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ATHLETE INPUT COUNCIL
"Open House"
The Athlete Input Council is having an "Open House"
August 30, 2011 at the SOSC office.
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750 This is a great opportunity for other athletes are invited to learn more about SOSC Leadership Programs.
The AIC is for SOSC Athletes over 18, and those that want to broaden their Special Olympics experience!
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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
Annamarie Nieves
Swimming and Gymnastics
Thank you to the Special Olympics of Seminole County for selecting Annamarie as Athlete of the Month. We are so proud of our extroverted "social butterfly" who just started 5th grade at Lake Orienta Elementary." Annamarie has been participating in the Special Olympics program for four years now, and as a result, is so happy to be a part of a great "family" of athletes. She has been active in many athletic programs with the Special Olympics including swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and artistic gymnastics. All of these have inspired her to also participate in programs outside of the Special Olympics as well, including baseball, belly dancing classes, and the Sparklers cheerleading squad. We are also quite proud that she has been selected to complete in gymnastics on two occasions at the Disney Wide World of Sports.
For all of Annamarie's successes, we would like to thank all of the dedicated coaches that provide training for Annamarie and who have become such important role models for her, as well as special family friends.
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VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
Tricia and Joshua O'born
Swimming
I (Tricia) have been involved with Special Olympics since I was a kid. I have a cousin who has downs syndrome and has been a member of the Dorchester Special Olympics in Boston, so my family has been involved for over 30 years with that. When I moved to Orlando 8 years ago, I decided I wanted to get involved here. It just so happened I lived in Seminole County and it was the beginning of the swim season when I called 6 years ago. Josh and I met 4 years ago, and he soon became involved. He was a swimmer in high school and is a GREAT swim coach, with lots of patience and enthusiasm. As a family, we enjoy all the time we spend with the athletes and other volunteers. We have made many life long friends and are forever grateful to be a part of this program. |
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, Sept. 1, 2011 at 6:30pm
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750
For more info: Marie El-khoury at 407-782-0525 or
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!
| Adriana K | Cody B | Mark P | | Anderson L | Dallas G | Nakari C | | Anton F | Franck G | Ramona G | | Ashley P | Graham S | Rebecca W | | Aura A | Hope S | Reigna J | | Carlos F | Kristen B | Richard H | | Carrie H | Lauren W | Ruthanne Z | | Cathryn B | Lori T | William "Skylar" C | | Christopher "CJ" W | | |
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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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THANK YOU TO OUR
SPORTS SONSORS:
Mayfair Country Club provides our golf athletes with a free training facility during golf season. Thank you for your support!
Mayfair Country Club
407.322.2531
Ask about our $89.00
Sun & Fun Membership Special!
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
Photos will now be posted on our Facebook Page
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We are about to embark on an additional item of our newsletter, which will be a new column entitled "Community Connections".
This will in the future be more inclusive of the many organizations that service the Special Needs population.
If you are a member of a relating organization or know of one that you would like promoted, please send an email to enews@special olympicsseminolecounty.org
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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? |
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. |
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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Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Club Members are best known in their communities for their upbeat attitudes.
The Oviedo Optimist Club, Oviedo Parks and Recreation,
and the Oviedo Bowling Center
are working together to bring you:
The Sunshine Dance Club
for teens and adults
At Riverside Park
1600 Lockwood Boulevard
Oviedo, FL 32765
September 16th
"Tailgate Kick-off"
$2 per participant and $2 per companion/family member/guest
Family friendly music provided by Frankie the DJ
Snacks and drinks will be served
Costume and dance contests
For more information, please contact:
Anne Marie Sargent
407-902-9424 amsargent@cfl.rr.com
Jenette McKinney
407-971-5591 jdmckinney@cityofoviedo.net
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RAPID PROGRAMS
"The Vision of RAPID Programs, Inc is to create a day long activity center where a committed team of trained staff and volunteers will provide learning skills, activities and physical training for young adults with special needs. Our goal is to provide support for families with young adults who have cognitive deficiencies, mental disabilities, autism and physical limitations. |
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Provides on-ice instructional programs to members of many communities who are challenged by a variety of physical, mental and emotional disabilities
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