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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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The time has come to go Over The Edge
It's here. This Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25,
Special Olympics New Mexico will host its most exhilarating fund
raiser of all time: a 14 story rappel down the New Mexico Bank and
Trust Building in downtown Albuquerque. Dozens of
adventure-seekers of various ages have signed up and prepared for
what will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support Special
Olympics.
Thursday, Sept. 24th is Media Day starting at 12pm, where a handful
of local celebrities and popular media personalities will kick off
the Over The Edge rappel. Then on Friday, Sept. 25th from 9am
to 5pm, registered participants, who have raised at least $1,000,
will demonstrate their courage down 203 feet and in front of
hundreds of people looking on. Over The Edge will take place
at the same time as the Albuquerque Downtown Arts Festival.
Want to go
Over The Edge? There is still a few rappel time slots
open for Friday afternoon for any "day-of" adventure seekers.
Visit the registration table on Sept. 24th or 25th on the fourth
floor of the New Mexico Bank and Trust building to participate.
The cost to rappel is $1,000, which includes a memorable Over The
Edge t-shirt.
Visit
www.overtheedgenm.com for
more on Over The Edge for Special Olympics.
Thoughts from Randy - Blog
“Are You Out of Your Mind?!”
Those would be the words my mother spoke when I told her that this
Friday I will be repelling down a sixteen story building to raise
money for Special Olympics New Mexico. “How can I not do it, Mom -
it’s for our athletes.” I spoke those words with conviction, hung up
the phone, and broke into a cold sweat. The truth is, a few weeks
ago the idea of Going Over the Edge didn’t really bother me. Now
that we are three days out, I am starting to spend sleepless nights
wondering how I’m going to be.
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Equestrian athletes ride high in new venue for the
2009 State Equestrian Competition
He has a great sense of humor, speaks with a distinctive drawl in
his voice, and his brain is an encyclopedia on equestrian
competitions. His name is Bill Cotton, and for more than 24 years he
has been the voice of Special Olympics New Mexico’s State Equestrian
Competition, which took place in Clovis on September 18 and 19.
But Cotton is just one of many traditions that, year after year,
make equestrian such a unique sport for SONM’s athletes. Though the
most obvious experience being the dynamics of the horse and rider
partnership—both equestrian athletes and fans were also witness this
year to a new and improved arena, a larger number of athletes and a
weekend of fun and competition.
“I’m always amazed of the things our equestrian athletes have to do
when they are on their horses,” says SONM Executive Director Randy
Mascorella. “To have to memorize patterns and demonstrate good
riding form, all while keeping track of their time. I mean, it’s one
thing to walk onto a basketball court, but to earn the trust of a
horse is just amazing.”
MORE
Click
HERE to view photos from our 2009 State Equestrian
Competition
Special Olympics New Mexico now on Facebook and
YouTube
Special Olympics New Mexico has entered the Social Media world.
Now you can get real-time news and announcements on a multi-media
platform. Watch for posts, photos and videos posted to the
SONM Facebook page and YouTube channel. Click a link below to
get started.
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Friend us on
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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