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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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Law
Enforcement Torch Run’s® Tip-a-Cop brings the values of Special
Olympics to Applebee’s patrons
For the second time this year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR)
partnered with Applebee’s restaurants across the state to raise
awareness about Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) on Thursday, Oct.
23.
In its second effort, LETR’s Tip-a-Cop, a fundraiser that puts cops
in aprons to serve food and collect “tips” from Applebee’s
customers, raised $15,000—matching the amount raised earlier this
year in March. Combined, the two events have raised a total of
$30,000, with participation from ten different Applebee’s locations
in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Las Cruces. Proceeds from these
Tip-a-Cop events will be used to provide quality year-round sports
training and competition for SONM athletes in a variety of
Olympic-type sports.
“At a time when it’s a little harder to part with our money,
Tip-A-Cop is a great reminder that it only takes a few bucks to
change the way we see ourselves and the way we see others,” said
Executive Director Randy Mascorella.
More
The
Albuquerque International Balloon Museum: home of the 2008 Posole
Ole Fun Walk for Special Olympics New Mexico
On Saturday, December 6, hundreds of SONM fans will walk to raise
funds and awareness for New Mexico's 2,400 Special Olympics athletes
during the 2008 Posole Ole Fun Walk presented and hosted by the
Albuquerque International Balloon Museum (AIBM). Sign up today for
some fun in the sun and a bowl of delicious posole provided by El
Pinto restaurant. Visit our Posole Ole Fun Walk online for event
registration information or call Rhonda Gardner at (505) 856-0342.
Don't forget to visit the balloon museum for some history on one of
Albuquerque's biggest events. The following is a schedule of
museum events courtesy of AIBM.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday – Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM. Admission Fees: Adults - $4.00 ($1
discount for NM residents with valid ID);
Seniors 65+ - $2.00; Children ages 4-12 - $1.00; Children 3 and
under are free. Free admission Sundays (9 AM – 1 PM) and the first
Friday of every month.
YEAR-ROUND
Guided Tours - The Balloon Museum comes alive when you
take a Docent-led tour of the Museum. Call 505.768.6027 in advance
to schedule. Free with admission.
School Field Trips – The Flying Bus Program provides
complimentary admission and transportation to the Museum for
qualifying groups, including Title I schools, underserved children,
community and senior centers. In addition, other school field trips
are scheduled throughout the week and can include guided tours and
classroom activities based on availability of docents and classroom
teachers. Call 505.768.6027 in advance to schedule.
Fly Your Own Balloon - Flight Simulator! Soar through
clouds, fly over Albuquerque and try to pinpoint the perfect
landing— without crashing! The flight simulator is on loan from the
Fiesta® and is a lot of fun. Come and try out your ballooning
skills. Free with admission.
The Sky Lounge - Unwind and enjoy the magnificent
views of the Sandia Mountains and Balloon Fiesta Park in the new Sky
Lounge. Bring your lunch, read a book, enjoy the children’s area, or
bring your computers and surf the web with free WiFi.
Hands-On Fun! Discover the WOW (World Of Wonder). If
you haven’t visited the Balloon Museum lately, you have missed a
great treat! Climb aboard the Double Eagle II, “launch” a balloon,
go to “Balloon School” to weave a gondola and design your own
balloon, and much more.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Recycle & Create Radio Disney Event – Inspired by
Wall-E - November 15, 2008, 12 – 1:30 PM. The Museum and Radio
Disney celebrate the environment with recycled art projects inspired
by the Disney hit move Wall-E. Activities and entertainment will be
offered for children and their families. Free with paid admission.
Flight is Born! - Create & Launch a Balloon -
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 10 AM – 2 PM. Did you know that every year
in November, aviators and pilots around the world celebrate "Montgolfier
Day" to commemorate the world's first manned flight in a hot air
balloon? Two French brothers named Montgolfier invented a hot-air
balloon in 1783 and the world & people took flight. Visit the
Balloon Museum with Albuquerque's only exhibit on the Montgolfier
brothers and their world changing flight. Hear humorous and
adventurous tales about the first flight; learn how balloons work;
and create and launch your own hot-air balloon. Free with paid
admission.
Holidays Take Flight – December 7, 2008, 11 AM – 4 PM.
This annual holiday celebration features live music, holiday crafts,
classroom activities for children and families, refreshments and a
visit from “Balloon Pilot Santa.” This is a fun event for kids of
all ages. Radio Disney will host a Balloon-Shaped Holiday Cookie
Competition and provide entertainment for Museum visitors. Free with
paid admission.
To learn more about AIBM visit online at
www.cabq.gov/balloon.
CONTACT
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr., NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
(Exit I-25 West on Alameda, North on Balloon Museum Dr.)
Tel.: 505.768.6020 Fax: 505.768.6021
www.cabq.gov/balloon
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.
Athlete
Profile
Athlete Name: Sharon Thompson
Team: Special Olympics Casa Blanca
Age: 54 years old
Sports: Athletics
Highlights: Sharon earned a Gold medal in the 50M Walk and a
Silver medal in the Softball Throw at the 2007 State Summer Games in
Albuquerque. |
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