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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
Our Greatest Resource
Last Sunday I attended our State Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition.
The thirty-three gymnasts who competed were absolutely great and so
were their families. Judging by what I saw going on around me in the
bleachers, there wasn’t a mother there who didn’t know every routine
by heart. There wasn’t a father there who didn’t take more photos
than the Lord should have allowed. Grandparents, parents, sisters,
brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and foster parents the heart of
Special Olympics is and always will be our families.
More
Gallup
first stop for UNM Athletics and Special Olympics New Mexico Lobo
Tour
The University of New Mexico Athletics Department and Special
Olympics New Mexico are going on tour. The 2009 Lobo Country Tour
Powered by the New Mexico Sports Authority begins in Gallup, N.M. on
Wednesday, May 20 and will continue during the summer with stops
throughout the state of New Mexico.
Each tour stop will feature head coaches from the Lobo Athletics
teams conducting sports clinics and hanging out with Lobo fans at a
community event. Several stops will include a clinic with Lobo
partner Special Olympics, New Mexico. SONM athletes and
coaches will join UNM track and field and soccer coaches for some
one-on-one skills training and sports presentations.
"This tour represents another way the Lobos are reaching out into
our community," said UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs.
And the cops are off!
On Monday, May 18th LETR officers
from all over the state began their journey covering 1,600 miles of New Mexico
roads, carrying the Flame of
Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 State Summer Games.
Prior to arriving in Albuquerque, the torch is scheduled for an
appearance in Santa Fe on Thursday, May 28th at the State Capitol at
3:00 p.m. There will be presentations from local Global
Messengers, as well as NM Attorney General Gary King and NM Chief of
Police Faron Segotta. Also, be sure to catch the
FINAL LEG in
Albuquerque, as hundreds of LETR officers will run the streets from
Civic Plaza to the UNM Stadium. Click
HERE
to visit the Law Enforcement Torch Run page.
SONM Summer
Games News
2009 brings larger numbers
On May 29 & 30, our 2009 State Summer Games of the Olympiad will
bring more athletes, coaches, and volunteers than ever before.
Here's a look at what our 2009 Summer Games will be bringing to the
Albuquerque area:
Summer
Games Overview
5 - # of Total Sports Offered at Tournament
38 - # of Total Volleyball Teams
43 - # of Total Delegations
351 - # of Total Coaches/Chaperones
1,035 - # of Total Athletes*
1,500 - # of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded
1,200 - # of Total Volunteers
5,000 - # of meals served
*Includes 134 Unified Partners
SONM Athletes By Sport
29 - # of Cycling Athletes
45 - # of Gymnastics Athletes
215 - # of Bocce Athletes
300 - # of Volleyball Athletes
560 - # of Track and Field Athletes
Click
HERE
to visit the 2009 State Summer Games page.
Click
HERE for our 2009 Summer Games Volunteer Application.
Can't make our 2009 Summer Games? Watch it
online
Special Olympics New Mexico is giving fans a chance to experience
our 2009 Summer Games, whether you're able to attend or not.
On Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th visit
www.sonm.org for the link to view
live video coverage of our opening ceremonies and track and field
competition. Click
here and save the web address to catch the 2009 SONM Summer Games of the Olympiad live.
Food Drive Reminder!
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. Bring your items to our 2009 State Summer Games in
Albuquerque and SONM will deliver it all to Roadrunner Food Bank. Some 900 pounds of food was collected at our 2009
Poly Hockey Championships in February. Let's keep it up!
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.
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: Donald Patterson
Age: 38 years-old
Team: Special Olympics Albuquerque Eastside
Sports: Poly Hockey, Bocce, Volleyball,
Basketball, Bowling, Aquatics, Golf
Highlights: Earned a Gold medal in Poly Hockey at the 2009
Poly Hockey State Championships in Roswell. Awarded two Gold
medals and a Silver medal in Aquatics, along with a Gold medal in
Golf at the 2008 Four Corners Invitational in Farmington.
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