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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
Connection
Maybe it was in some way related to the economy. Maybe it was
President Obama's service directive to the American people. Or maybe
it had nothing to do with either of those. For whatever the reason,
this year Special Olympics New Mexico not only had more athletes
than ever before at our State Summer Games - we also had a record
number of volunteers.
More
Editor's note: Follow SONM Executive Director Randy
Mascorella's blog or view archived blog postings at
www.thoughtsfromrandy.wordpress.com.
SONM
softball, aquatics and golf season kicks off
On June 6th, the 2009 season of Special Olympics New Mexico's Four
Corners Invitational opened across the state as delegations from all
six SONM areas quickly regrouped from an exciting Summer Games.
This year's state unified softball, aquatics and golf competitions
will return to Farmington on July 31 through Aug. 2.
Competition will take place at the San Juan Country Club, San Juan
Aquatics Center and Rickett's Field.
Here's a listing of scheduled local 2009 FCI Area Games
coming to your community:
Area 1
July 7 Farmington San Juan Co. Country Club (Golf)
July 11 Farmington Fairgrounds Fields (Unified Softball)
July 11 Farmington Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
Area 2
June 21 Los Alamos Larry Walkup Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 13 Los Alamos Los Alamos Golf Course (Golf)
July 18 Santa Fe Capitol High School (Unified Softball)
Area 3
July 11 Alamogordo TBA (Golf)
July 7 Dona Ana Desert Hills Pool (Aquatics)
June 28 Las Cruces TBA (Unified Softball)
Area 4
July 11 Carlsbad CARC. Inc. (Unified Softball)
July11 Carlsbad Carlsbad High School Natatorium (Aquatics)
TBA Roswell TBA (Golf)
Area 5
July 12 Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 9 Albuquerque Desert Greens (Golf)
July 18 Albuquerque Los Altos Fields (Softball)
Area 6
July 8 Gallup Fox Run City Golf Course (Golf)
July 11 Gallup Gallup Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 11 Gallup Ford Canyon Park (Unified Softball)
Register
today for the 2009 Golf Classic and Sports Auction for Special
Olympics New Mexico
The Special Olympics Golf Classic and Sports Auction is an
annual fundraising event that features honorary guest, UNM's Coach
Steve Alford, and brings together local golfers and community
sponsors in an effort to raise money for the athletes of Special
Olympics New Mexico.
In 2008, the Golf Classic raised more than $100,000 for Special
Olympics New Mexico. Over 52 registered teams participated in the
event.
Hosted by Four Hills Country Club in Albuquerque, the 2009 Golf
Classic will include a live & silent sports auction and dinner on
Sunday, July 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a double
shotgun golf tournament on Monday, July 20 with tee times available
at 7:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
The 2009 Golf Classic and Sports Auction is presented by The
Payroll Company, Inc, with additional support from The Manuel
Lujan Agencies and UNM Athletics.
Click
HERE to register or for more information.
LETR Bike
Rally set for June 20th
On Saturday, June 20, The Law Enforcement Torch for Special Olympics
will hold its 2009 Bike Rally, which will include a Mass Ride Out
from the Journal Pavilion at 5601 University Blvd. SE beginning at
10:30 a.m. All riders will proceed to Los Ojos
Restaurant & Saloon on Highway 4 in Jemez Springs.
Registration will take place at the Journal Pavilion from 9:00 am -
10:30 a.m. Cost of Pre-Registration is $20—$30 will include a
memorable 2009 LETR Bike Rally T-shirt. Deadline to pre-register is
Saturday, June 13th. Day of Event Registration costs include $25—$35
will include a memorable 2009 LETR Bike Rally T-shirt. The event
will include free music, food & additional entertainment.
For more information visit
www.sonm.org or contact Special Olympics New Mexico at (505)
856-0342.
Special
Olympics Honored with Keys to the City of Boise, Idaho, for
Tremendous Gift to Community through the 2009 Special Olympics World
Winter
Boise, Idaho – Wednesday, at a private event, Mayor David Bieter
presented Brady Lum, President and COO of Special Olympics, Chip
Fisher, Chairman and CEO of the 2009 World Games Organizing
Committee (GOC), and several Special Olympics athletes each with a
Key to the City of Boise, Idaho, in recognition of the tremendous
gift the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games were to the local
community in February.
Special Olympics was presented with a key for its “vision,
determination and resourcefulness” in bringing the World Games to
Idaho. The GOC was honored with a key for its “talent, tenacity and
courage” that touched the hearts and lifted the spirits of Boise
residents. And Mayor Bieter presented a key to Special Olympics
athletes for their “bravery, perseverance and athletic skills” that
served as an inspiration for all.
More
Special
Olympics has 100 Isotopes tickets to give away thanks to sponsor
Bank of America
Special Olympics New Mexico sponsor Bank of America has chosen SONM
as its Community Recognition Day partner. As a result, BOA is
providing SONM athletes, friends and families with 100 Isotopes
baseball tickets for their home game against Nashville on Friday,
June 26th at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and can be
picked up at the Special Olympics New Mexico chapter office at 6600
Palomas Place NE, suite 207 (on the corner of Paseo Del Norte and
San Pedro) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. SONM
will not mail tickets.
If you have any questions, please call the SONM chapter office 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
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