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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
Jacqueline Pacheco
jpacheco@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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Dine at Applebee's this
Thursday and support SONM
Did you hear the one about the cop writing tickets at an Applebee's
restaurant? It's funny because it's true. In fact, it's
the Applebee's Tip-a-Cop presented by the Law Enforcement
Torch Run® for
Special Olympics New Mexico.
This Thursday, September 10 dozens of community-building law
enforcement officers will be taking orders and serving meals to
raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics at several Applebee's
locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. From 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m., Applebee's patrons can enjoy delicious meals and
drinks with proceeds going to provide equipment and covers sports
program costs for the 2,400 SONM athletes.
Save the date for these additional Applebee's Tip-a-Cop events in
your area:
Santa Fe - Thursday, September 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Las Cruces - Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For more information contact Jacquelyn Pacheco at (505)
856-0342.
Clovis prepares for State Equestrian Competition
On Friday, September 18 dozens of Special Olympics New Mexico
equestrian athletes will arrive in Clovis to kick off the 2009 State
Equestrian Competition in Clovis.
The SONM State Equestrian Competition is a two-day horse riding
tournament that unites over 200 SONM equestrian athletes, coaches,
volunteers, friends and family from across the state.
Equestrian athletes are awarded Rosette Ribbons for first through
eighth places, as well as the High Point Belt Buckles awarded to the
rider who accumulates the most points in their class by gender.
Equestrian classes include: A Level Riders, B Level Independent
Riders, B Level Supported Riders, C Level Independent Riders, C
Level Supported Riders, D Level Riders (Showmanship Only), D Level
Supported Riders (No Showmanship).
Visit www.sonm.org for more
upcoming SONM state competitions.
Deadline to commit to going Over The Edge for SONM quickly
approaching
It's not too late to get signed up to go Over The Edge for Special
Olympics New Mexico, but you have to act fast. The deadline to
register and reserve your spot is Friday, September 18.
Minimum participation fee of $1,000 is due day of event (Sept. 25,
2009).
To date, more than 50 fans are registered to rappel down 16 stories
of the NM Bank and Trust building in downtown Albuquerque.
Don't wait any longer for this one-of-a-kind adventure.
Visit
www.overtheedgenm.com or
contact Heather Scott at (505) 856-0342 to register today.
SONM hires new Special Events Director and Law
Enforcement Torch Run Liaison
Special Olympics New Mexico has hired Jacqueline Pacheco as the new
Director of Special Events and Law Enforcement Torch Run Liaison.
Jacqueline will oversee all of SONM's chapter-based special events,
such as the Golf Classic, Over The Edge New Mexico and Posole Ole
fund raisers, and will also serve as liaison to the hundreds LETR
officers in New Mexico. She joins SONM with a strong sports
background and experience in event planning.
Jacqueline was a student-athlete and earned a Bachelor of Science
Business Administration from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux,
Louisiana. She is also a graduate of La Cueva High School in
Albuquerque. Please help us welcome her to the SONM family.
She can be reached at
jpacheco@sonm.org.
SONM to announce official 2010 National Games athlete
selection at the end of October
Attention Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and coaches! The
announcement of those athletes and coaches selected to represent
Team New Mexico at the 2010 Special Olympics National Games has been
moved to the end of October. As we continue to make organizational
decisions based on tighter budgets, we have decided to make this
announcement after we have presented information to the Special
Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors at their October meeting.
-A message from Chris Page, SONM Director of Sports and Competition
SONM wish
list
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
Lost and Found
SONM has found a ScanDisk Ultra II Compact Flash with 109 photo on it
on one of the golf carts during our 2009 Golf Classic at the Four
Hills Country Club. Call 856-0342 for more information.
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