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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
Melissa Spencer
Ryan Hanson
Nestor Romero
Suzanne Fields
Bruce Beebe
Bob Scanlon
Jim Reist
Sharen Hart
Blake Brown
Brad Hutchins
Walt Bolic
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Thoughts
from Randy
NO FEAR?
I love going to Area Games. I get to be a "spectator.” I get to
stroll around, sit in the bleachers, talk with people, and observe
without having to make any executive decisions. It’s heaven. The
observing part is the best because the performances of our athletes
are not only truly inspiring to me, they are often educational.
More
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Be a fan of fun
- check out these upcoming SONM Chapter events
Law
Enforcement Torch Run - State Relay
Beginning May 18th through the 29th, hundreds of Law
Enforcement Torch Run officers will
cover some 1,600 miles throughout New Mexico, carrying the Flame of
Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 State Summer Games.
Contact your local LETR coordinator to find out when the torch will
be in your area. Click
HERE
to visit the Law Enforcement Torch Run page.
Law
Enforcement Torch Run - Governor's Proclamation of LETR Day
Also, on May 28th in Santa Fe, join dozens of LETR officers and SONM
athletes and fans as the Flame of Hope makes its arrival to our
State Capitol. Honored guests NM Attorney General Gary King
and NM Police Chief Faron Segotta will be on hand to help present
Governor Bill Richardson's Proclamation of the Law Enforcement Torch
Run Day. For more information contact Oscar Solis at (505)
856-0342.
MMIX State Summer Games
of the Olympiad
On May 29 & 30, over 1,000 Special Olympics New Mexico athletes,
coaches, volunteers and family members will descend upon the city of
Albuquerque for the 2009 State Summer Games. Athletes will be
competing in Track and Field, Bocce, Cycling, Volleyball and
Gymnastics. Our Summer Games competitions will be held at the
UNM Track Stadium, UNM-Johnson Gymnasium, Balloon Fiesta Park and
the Albuquerque Gymnastics School. This year's Opening
Ceremonies theme is the MMIX State Summer Games
of the Olympiad. Click
HERE
to visit the 2009 State Summer Games page.
2009 Summer Games Volunteers wanted! Click
HERE for our 2009 Summer Games Volunteer Application.
For more information on volunteering Contact Jayne McDonald at (505)
856-0342.
Register online now for the 2009 Mariposa Run
for SONM
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. Click
HERE for more
information and/or to register today online.
Local
LETR and SONM events in your community
Tip-a-Cop fund raiser heads to Applebee's
in Santa Fe
What: Law Enforcement Torch Run Tip-A-Cop fund raiser for Special
Olympics
Where: Applebee's Restaurant, 4246 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe
When: Thursday, May 21st, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: Amanda Valencia at 505-473-7551
Law Enforcement Golf Shoot-Out Tournament
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Golf Shoot-Out
will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the Pueblo de Cochiti Golf
Course. For more information contact any of the following:
Cost: $80.00 per
player
Includes: Green fee/Golf Cart, Range Balls, Awards and
prizes, and Lunch
The Mind
Research Network
The Mind Research Network, in conjunction with the University of New
Mexico, is seeking children with normal development, those diagnosed
with Autism, and those with developmental delay without Autism from
birth to 11 years of age to participate in a completely safe and
non-invasive neuroimaging child sleep and behavior study.
Participants will be compensated for their time.
Click
HERE
for more information
SONM "Feed
The Hungry" Food Drive
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!
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
Spotlight
Athlete Name: Nathaniel Sowells
Age: 17 years-old
Team: Special Olympics San Juan County
Sports: Poly Hockey, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball,
Basketball
Highlights: Earned a Silver medal in Poly Hockey at the 2009
Poly Hockey Championships in Roswell. Awarded the Gold medal
in Volleyball at the 2008 Summer Games in Albuquerque. Nathaniel was
recently named 2009 Area 1 Athlete of the Year.
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