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In This Edition:
- Thoughts from Randy
- Upcoming 2009 Events
- Feature: Holiday Classic
recap
- Feature: Distinguished
Service Awards
- Give the Gift of
Opportunity
- Athlete Spotlight -
Melvin Brown
- Editor's Notes -
wish list, A Very Special
Christmas Album
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Thoughts from Randy - Blog
DISTINGUISHED Service
I'm never quite sure what it really means to everyone else in our
organization, but one of the annual traditions we have established
at SONM that I really enjoy is honoring our Distinguished Service
Award winners. The ceremony itself is somewhat "relaxed," but the
sentiment in which the awards are given is as sincere as it gets.
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Upcoming Events
Posole Ole Fun Walk (Albuquerque - Dec. 5)
On Saturday, December 5 join hundreds of SONM fans for the 2009
Posole Ole Fun Walk presented by the Albuquerque International
Balloon Museum. Register yourself or be part of team to help
raise funds and awareness for SONM's athletes and sports program.
For more information visit
www.sonm.org or call (505) 856-0342. Additional
sponsorships provided by Rio Vista Realty, Inc., Ameriplex Mortgage,
and El Pinto Restaurant.
Attention SONM families!
Visit the Balloon Museum on Sunday, December 6th from 11 AM – 4 pm
for the 4th annual Holiday’s Take Flight event and new exhibition
opening – Art of the Airship. FREE ADMISSION! Click
HERE for more information.
2009
Holiday Classic State Bowling and Basketball Tournament
ends the year in style
Special Olympics
New Mexico knows how to close the year in style. And in the
case of sports competitions, we did with numbers.
On Nov. 20 and 21, some 25 delegations making up 501 athletes and
207 coaches/chaperones competed in basketball and bowling for the
2009 Holiday Classic state basketball and south regional bowling
competitions. Of the total athletes, there will be 300 bowlers and
201 basketball players (making up 20 full court basketball teams, 12
3on3 teams, 20 individual skills competitors).
Click
HERE to view photos of our 2009 Holiday Classic.
Special thanks to
the 2009 Holiday Classic presenting sponsor United Parcel Service,
who not only help fund the Games, but provided a couple of
basketball officials as well. Additional thanks to SONM's annual
corporate sponsors, which include: Dex Media, Mountain States
Insurance Group, Citadel Broadcasting Company, ConocoPhillips, New
Mexico Knights of Columbus, New Mexico Mutual, New Mexico Law
Enforcement Torch Run, Wells Fargo and Sprint Communications.
SONM
announces 2009 Distinguished Service Award winners
On Saturday, Nov. 21 Special
Olympics New Mexico announced the recipients of the 2009
Distinguished Service Awards during closing ceremonies of the
Holiday Classic in Las Cruces. The Distinguished Service Award
is given to devoted fans of SONM who
provide countless hours and
endless contributions that support our mission.
Pursuit of
Excellence Award
Jerry With
President, Mountain States Insurance
Coach of the Year
Judy John
Special Olympics Gallup
Outstanding Local Program
Special Olympics Las Cruces
Outstanding Family
Dave and Pat Dodson Family
Clovis, New Mexico
Outstanding Service Organization
Northwest Optimist Club
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Outstanding Business/Corporation
Bank of the West
Outstanding Board Member
Tom Padilla
Chairman, SONM Board of Directors
Outstanding Games Volunteer
Joe Lisenbee
Four Corners Invitational
Outstanding Unified Partner
David “Doc” Looney
Special Olympics Carlsbad
Hall of Fame
Jackie Howard
Albuquerque River Rats
Congratulations to all our 2009 award recipients!
Thank you so much for helping us give the gift of opportunity to
participate in sports to the 2,500 athletes we serve in New Mexico.
Give the
gift of opportunity this holiday season with a donation to Special
Olympics New Mexico
Each year, Special
Olympics New Mexico improves the lives of children and adults with
intellectual disabilities by offering continuing opportunities to
develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and
participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their
families, other SONM athletes and the community.
Empower yourself by giving the gift of opportunity with a year-end
donation to SONM on our secure online donation page. Any
amount of donation helps. Thank you.
Athlete
Spotlight
Athlete name: Melvin
Brown
Age: 35 years old
Team: Special Olympics Manzano
Sports: Basketball, Bocce, Poly Hockey
Highlights: Melvin won the Gold medal in Basketball at the
2009 Holiday Classic in Las Cruces.
Editor's Notes:
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
A Very Special Christmas Album 7
The torch has been passed to a new generation of superstar talent
for A Very Special Christmas Volume 7, the latest edition of the
acclaimed album series which benefits Special Olympics. From its
start in 1987, the benefit recording series has enabled the
organization to improve the lives of people with intellectual
disabilities in more than 180 countries. Now, these new stars are
joining artists such as U2, Bon Jovi, and Vanessa Williams bringing
joy and hope through music to Special Olympics athletes around the
world.
For more information visit
www.specialolympics.org
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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
Public Relations Intern
Amanda Ortiz
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
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