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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 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
Director of Volunteer Affairs/
Administrative Assistant
Jayne McDonald
jayne@sonm.org
Systems Administrator
Victoria Gonzales
victoriagonzales@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
Brad Hutchins
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Applebee’s
Tip-A-Cop on pace for breaking last year’s fund raising record
On Thursday, March 19, over 70 Law Enforcement Torch RunŽ (LETR)
officers from around New Mexico traded their guns for aprons for an
evening of service and education during the 2009 Applebee’s
Tip-A-Cop biannual fund raiser for Special Olympics.
LETR officers joined dozens of Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM)
athletes at more than eight Applebee’s locations in Albuquerque, Rio
Rancho and Las Cruces to help raise funds and awareness for SONM’s
athletes and sports program.
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Thoughts
from Randy
FAN OF FUN
Last week I took my mom and dad to Tip-A-Cop at Applebee’s. It was a
great fund-raiser, an even greater friend-raiser, but most of all,
it was really, really, fun. I laughed my head off watching and
listening to my 80 year old parents laugh like they were kids. The
officers were laughing, our athletes were laughing , and all of the
patrons were laughing. I couldn’t stop watching the expressions of
those who came in thinking they were simply going to Applebee’s to
have dinner, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how perceptions and
stereotypes were being changed right in front of our faces, largely
because people were simply having fun. Here’s the deal.
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2009 State
Summer Games season now open, SONM chooses Greek theme
On March 14, Special Olympics New Mexico announced the season kick
off of the MMIX State Summer Games
of the Olympiad slated for May
29 - 31 in Albuquerque.
For the next eight to ten weeks, hundreds of SONM athletes and
coaches will develop their skills in either Track and Field, Bocce,
Cycling, Gymnastics or Unified Volleyball.
And don't forget to catch local Law Enforcement Torch Run officers
in your area. From May 18 - 29 hundreds of Law Enforcement
Torch Run officers will cover 1,600 miles carrying the Flame of Hope
throughout New Mexico and ending in Albuquerque for the Final Leg
run into the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies.
Whether you're currently a fan of Special Olympics or looking to get
involved, visit the SONM website for more Summer Games updates,
news, forms and resources.
Don't forget to help Special Olympics feed the hungry! SONM is
collecting canned food and dry goods at each of its five state
competitions and delivering the items collected to local food
kitchens. Some 900 pounds of food was collected at our 2009
Poly Hockey Championships in February. Let's keep it up!
Special
Olympics New Mexico fans prepare for return of Mariposa Run
Looking for a reason to get back in shape? Now you can while
being a fan of Special Olympics New Mexico.
On June 7, join hundreds of local and statewide runners for the
second annual Mariposa Run for Special Olympics held in the
beautiful Mariposa community in northern Rio Rancho. The event
features a 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Fitness Walk and 1K Kids' Fun Run
that promises to be fun for the whole family.
For more information, contact Special Olympics New Mexico at (505)
856-0342.
Can you help us
with these needed items?
Special Olympics New Mexico is in need of a number of operational
items. If you or anyone you know might be able and willing to
donate, please contact us at (505) 856-0342.
*Frequent Flyer Coupons, Airline Tickets and Vouchers for athlete
travel
*Vacant Warehouse for athlete training center
*Beverage Cambros for competitions and special events
*Projector Screen for meeting and presentations
*Sports memorabilia for SONM Golf Classic Silent Auction
Athlete
Profile
Athlete name: Michael Garcia
Age: 31 years old
Team: Special Olympics Gallup
Sports: Track and Field, Golf, Bowling, Softball
Highlights: Earned a Silver medal in Golf and a Silver medal
in Softball at the 2008 Four Corners Invitational in Farmington.
Awarded the Gold medal in Track and Field at the 2008 Summer Games
in Albuquerque. |
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