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Hotline:
407-263-8043
Fax:
407-637-2370
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Special Olympics
Seminole County
PO Box 520742
Longwood, FL 32752-0742
Donated Office Space:
Brauser Business Center
1225 Bennett Drive
Suite 118
Longwood, FL 32750
Special Olympics Florida:
www.SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org
352-243-9536
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Community Connections | |
We are striving to provide a comprehensive resources 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@specialolympicsseminolecounty.org |
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Community Announcements | |
Project Mindful
Project Mindful will be a non-profit agency that will partner with local community organizations, doctors, schools and hospitals to get vital information to new and existing parents of children with special needs. There is a "social disconnect" between outstanding resources available in the community and the people that can benefit from them. It is the mission of Project Mindful to close this gap.
I would like for you to take a few minutes to complete an online survey that will help us compile information prudent to our mi
ssion.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T2QQ22B
The survey should take you less than 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you in advance for your participation
www.projectmindful.org
http://www.myprojectmindful.blogspot.com/
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Community Resources | |
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CAMPS
DISABILITY SERVICES
DOWN SYNDROME
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
INDEPENDENT LIVING
RECREATION
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UPCOMING DATES
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Mar 10 Summer Sports County GamesMar 17 Summer Sports Area Games
Mar 21 Golf Coaches Meeting
Mar 24 Tennis Area Games
Mar 27 Athlete Input Council
To view our full event calendar, click here.
For an ongoing list of volunteer opportunities, click here.
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2011-2012 CALENDAR | | |
Online Registration for Athletes
Click here to download our 2011-12 Event/Registration Calendar
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.
Volunteer Opportunities Available Online
Please click here to view on going Volunteer Opportunities.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics Movement. Volunteers may serve as often as desired by becoming involved as a coach, an assistant coach or showing up on game day to carry out certain assignments or sharing their expertise with others on the County Management Team. As a Special Olympics Volunteer, you can meet people, share ideas, master skills & make a difference.
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SUMMER SPORTS COUNTY GAMES | |
Come one, come all... and be a fan of something great!
Summer Sports season consist of 6 different sports. Training has been held for a few months and the athletes are ready to compete! Check out the details below and consider coming out to watch our athletes compete!
County Games:
Saturday, March 10, 2012- Tennis, Soccer, Track, Cycling, Bocce Competition and Volleyball Scrimmage
Click here for informational flier
Area Games:
Saturday, March 17, 2012- Volleyball, Soccer, Track, Cycling in Orange County
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - Bocce in Lake County
Saturday, March 24, 2012- Tennis at Redbug Lake Park
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EQUESTRIAN | |
Welcome Spring!
And welcome our newest athlete, Tyler Lam. An enthusiastic participant in the Equestrian Program, Tyler enjoys riding Axle. This brings the Equestrian team total to 6 athletes.
The Equestrian team just traveled to a show at Grand Oaks Equestrian Center. Be sure to check next month's newsletter for the results of this exciting event.
A short acknowledgement is also in order for the huge
contribution made by our volunteers. They are a dedicated and caring group and such an important part of the Equestrian Program.
Encouragement, reinforcing lessons learned and instilling confidence in each athlete they work with - thank you, volunteers - you're the best!
Happy Trails! |
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BASKETBALL SEASON | |
2011-2012 Season
State Games was held on February 3-4, 2012 at Patrick Air Force Base. The Panthers and Magic competed, as well as Coda from Skills! Congratulations all!
The next season will start in October 2012. |
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GOLF | | |
We're only a couple of months away before we Tee-It-Up for the upcoming golf season! Here are a few of the important dates to put on the calendar.
Coaches Meeting:
Wednesday, March 21; Thursday April 12
Online Registration:
Monday-Friday, April 2-6, 2012
In-Person Registration:
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7pm
First Practice: Sunday, April 15, 22012
We are in need of coaches and a head coach for this season! Please click here for more info!
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YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM | |
Athlete Registration is FULL! Volunteers still needed!
Season 4 is off to a terrific start! What a turnout!!!
30 athletes and their sibling play pals have registered for this session.Practices will continue through June. If you are interested in joining us next session or want information about this new sports program for 2-7 year olds, contact Barbara Costanzo barbc@cfl.rr.com for more information. |
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NEW OFFICE IS SET UP | | Thanks to all who helped!
We have officially moved into the new office that the Kenney family graciously donated to SOSC!! The new office is in the Brauser Business Complex, across the parking lot from our old office space. Special thanks to ALL the volunteers that helped paint, clean and move all our our equipment and supplies to the new place...we could not have done it without your help!!
If you could not make it out to help, you can support us in other ways. We are ALWAYS in need of many supplies to keep our office and volunteers organized:
- Copy paper, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags
- Storage bins (for uniforms, equipment, etc.)
- Shredder
- Broom/Dustpan
- Pens, pencils, paper clips, post-it notes, etc.
OR Send us a gift card to Office Depot or Wal-Mart!
For more information or to donate, please contact Nin El-khoury at 407-929-7254 or RanwaNin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org |
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DID YOU KNOW... | | |
Sports Updates are Available in 3 Easy Steps...
Do you find yourself trying to remember what time to meet for a competition? Or can't find your copy of a sports schedule? Or need a copy of a permission slip or flyer? Well... Our website has information regarding each sport and copies of paperwork distributed at practice.
- Visit www.SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
- Click Sports
- Simply select the sport you are involvedin and download the information you need.
- Online registration is also available at this page. (Registration is now required for all upcoming sports)
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MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING | | |
First Thursday of Every Month
Whether you are a parent, guardian, educator or volunteer you can help us make a difference! If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact us.
The Next Meeting is:
Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:30pm
SOSC Donated Office Space in the Brauser Business Center
1275 Bennett Drive, Suite 118, Longwood, FL 32750
For more info: Marie El-khoury at 407-782-0525 or
Marie@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOLS
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The Young Athlete Program at Evans Elementary is off to a winning start! Coach Karen Owens, has been working very hard with her students and is really making a difference in their young lives.
Coach Karen has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and a Master's Degree in Adaptive PE . She has also been an Adaptive PE teacher for 10 of the 13 years she has been with the Seminole County Public School System.
All 8 athletes/students at Evens Elementary (Landon, Solomon, Kyle, Zakariya, Travis, Jadyn, Ashleigh and Ramena) have been working hard each week and are already on lesson 5! For most of these athletes, this is their first exposure to organized physical activities, and they are really having a great time and looking forward to their Culminating Event this spring!
Coach Owen has really embraced the mission of the Young Athletes Program, and it shows through her athlete's excitement and desire to participate in this fun-filled program! Way to go everyone - keep up your enthusiasm!!
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CHILLI COOK OFF
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The Orlando Chili Cook Off, benefitting Special Olympics Florida is back again for it's third year and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! This event will be a fun-filled event with free chili samples, live bands all day, and a huge kids zone.
Special Olympics Florida Athletes and a Chaperone can get FREE tickets to this event! If you are interested in attending the event, please submit the ATHLETE & GUEST/COMPANION NAME to Marie El-khoury no later than Thursday evening (March 1). Based on requests, tickets will be saved at the entrance to the event.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 12:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park , 2420 Lakemont Ave. , Orlando (outdoor event)
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POLAR PLUNGE | | Thanks for your support!
We are so grateful to Robert Palmer, from RP Funding, who matched all the money that athlete and plunger, Kristin Costanzo, raised! Thank you Robert Palmer for your kindness and support of Special Olympics Seminole County!
We had many other brave plungers in Seminole County that took the Plunge on January 21, 2012. Plungers included:
Kristin Costanzo on the RP Funding team
Andra Fryer, Charbel & Nin El-khoury on "Plungn' Magic"
Maria and Sal LoPorto as "Snow Buddies"
and Jeff Stein, father of a "Yapper"
Thank you to all those who donated and supported our Plungers!
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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
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ATHLETE INPUT COUNCIL MEETING
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The AIC is for SOSC Athletes over 17, and those that want to broaden their Special Olympics experience. This is a great opportunity for other athletes to share their knowledge and passion with other athletes, coaches, volunteers and community organizations.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 6:30pm
SOSC Donated Office Space in the Brauser Business Center
1275 Bennett Drive, Suite 118, Longwood, FL 32750
For more information, please contact: Kevin Lajeunesse, 407-257-7730 or
Kevin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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GLOBAL MESSENGERS | |
Athletes Spreading the Message
The role of the Global Messenger is to help promote the good news of Special Olympics. Global Messengers are expected to go out in the community to speak 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/ Kevin@specialolympicsseminolecounty.org |
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RICHARD MENDOLA | | |
 Congratulations to Richard Mendola, AIC member and Global messenger, who was recently ordained as a Deacon with his Church. Richard has dedicated many hours and worked very hard to reach this amazing accomplishment and his ordination was held on January 22, 2012 at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Apopka.
Congratulations Richard!! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY ATHLETES | |
Saloni M
Michael B
Priya M
Erin F
Kay E
Kayla F
Brittany D
Samuel H
Elizabeth J
Peter B
Jordan B
Virginibeth A
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Mr. & Mrs. Sebelle
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | |
Special Olympics Seminole County relies greatly on assistance from Sponsors. Sponsor and donor support is always needed, not only to provide financial help, but to offer safe and productive training facilities to our athletes. Without the generous donations of many individuals and 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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DONATE | | |
How to contribute to 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.
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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