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SONM Chapter Staff
Executive Director
Randy Mascorella
randymascorella@sonm.org
Director of Media & Public Relations
Oscar Solis
oscarsolis@sonm.org
Director of Volunteer Affairs
Victoria Gonzales
victoriagonzales@sonm.org
Director of Special Events & Torch Run Liaison
Rhonda Gardner
rhonda@sonm.org
Director of Development
Christine Sandoval
christinesandoval@sonm.org
Resource Development Associate
Heather Scott
heatherscott@sonm.org
Director of Sports
Competition & Program
Chris Page
chrispage@sonm.org
Director of Coaches Education & Outreach
Steve Harris
steveharris@sonm.org
Director of Finance
Alice Hanson
Ahanson@sonm.org
Administrative Assistant
Jayne McDonald
jayne@sonm.org
SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee
CHAIRMAN
Tom Padilla
PAST CHAIRMAN
Jerry With
VICE CHAIRMAN
Jack Eichorn
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Harnick
SECRETARY
Suzanne Frazier
TREASURER
Nick Loftis
Board Members
Pita Hopkins
Ryan Hanson
Nestor Romero
Suzanne Fields
Bruce Beebe
Bob Scanlon
Jim Reist
Sharen Hart
Blake Brown
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Tax Relief
Act provides SONM senior supporters opportunity to donate and save
As we join in the burden of these tough economic times, the need to
invest in our athletes and sports programs grows heavier. Special
Olympics New Mexico (SONM) would like to remind our senior
supporters how you can continue to donate to SONM while putting
money back in your savings.
The Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008,
which was enacted on Oct. 3, 2008, extends several expired
charitable giving tax breaks for 2008 and 2009, which includes the
IRA charitable rollover.
This provision allows individuals aged 70 1/2 and older to donate up
to $100,000 from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and
Roth IRAs to public charities without having to count the
distributions as taxable income. This giving incentive is
particularly beneficial to those individuals who do not itemize
their tax deductions and would not otherwise receive any tax benefit
for their charitable contributions.
For more information about donating to Special Olympics New Mexico
call Christine Sandoval at (505) 856-0342.
LETR
Tip-a-Cop fundraiser set for Thursday, Oct. 23 at local Applebee’s
restaurants
In just a couple days, law enforcement officers from around state
will take part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s® (LETR) second Tip
a Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) on Thursday,
Oct. 23 at various Applebee’s restaurants.
As Applebee’s customers are seated, LETR officers will be serving
food and drinks, and educating local patrons about the needs and
capabilities of SONM athletes and the Torch Run initiative. Look for
an Applebee’s restaurant near you to support your local SONM
athletes and programs:
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San Mateo (Abq.)
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Menaul (Abq.)
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Yale (Abq.)
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Cottonwood (Abq.)
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Coors (Abq.)
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Montgomery (Abq.)
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Lomas (Abq.)
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Rio Rancho
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Mesilla (Las Cruces)
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Las Cruces
The Law Enforcement Torch Run®
is presented by Wells Fargo. For more information call (505)
856-0342.
Sign up
today for the Posole Ole Fun Walk presented by the Albuquerque
International Balloon Museum on December 6th
Join hundreds of SONM fans as they walk to promote acceptance and
inclusion during the 2008 Posole Ole Fun Walk on Saturday, December
6. The Fun Walk will be held at the beautiful Albuquerque
International Balloon Museum in Albuquerque with bowls of delicious
posole provided by El Pinto restaurant.
Visit our Posole Ole Fun Walk
online
site for event registration information or call Rhonda Gardner
at (505) 856-0342.
Olympic
Spirit of Dedication Awards Banquet honoring sports broadcaster Mike
Roberts
Save the date for Special Olympics New Mexico’s (SONM) second annual
Olympic Spirit Awards Banquet as we honor sports broadcaster Mike
Roberts for his Olympic Spirit of Dedication to New Mexico sports.
The banquet will take place at the Sandia Resort and Casino on
Tuesday, December 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (registration
begins at 11:00 a.m.)
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the athletes and
programs of Special Olympics New Mexico. Sponsorships are also
available. To purchase a ticket call SONM at (505) 856-0342 or visit
www.sonm.org.
Thoughts
from Randy
It is that time again when as a statewide organization we submit
candidates for this year’s Special Olympics New Mexico Distinguished
Service Awards. We began presenting these awards about thirteen
years ago, and although to my knowledge the winners have never
appeared in the headlines of any newspaper, nor their stories told
on the evening news, in my opinion, they should have.
The word “distinguished” is defined as standing above and is
characterized by excellence. Standing above and serving with
excellence is a choice any one of us can make and the truth is many
do.
More
Athlete
Profile
Athlete Name: Marcus Hopkins
Age: 24 years old
Team: Special Olympics Manzano
Sports Played: Track and Field, Cycling, Volleyball, Poly
Hockey, Basketball, Golf, Softball
Highlights: Earned three Gold medals for Cycling and Track
and Field at the 2008 Summer Games in Albuquerque. Received the
Silver medal in Golf and a Gold medal in Unified Softball at the
2008 Four Corners Invitational in Farmington. Completed Global
Messenger (public speaking) training in 2007.
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