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In This Edition:
- SO Brief moves to
Wednesdays
- Thoughts from Randy - Eye
Level
- UNM Volleyball Clinic
recap
- 2010 Poly Hockey Season
Opens
- Free Pro and College
Basketball Tickets for SONM fans
- Get Involved in 2010
- Athlete Profile:
Nathan Begay
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SO
Brief moves to Wednesdays
If you were wondering why you didn't get your SO Brief edition
yesterday, that's because your SO Brief newsletter is moving to a
Wednesday publish date.
Starting with this issue, all SO Brief issues will be delivered to
your inbox on Wednesday afternoons.
Also, we are always looking for feedback. If you have a
suggestion or comment, please email
oscarsolis@sonm.org.
Thank you for subscribing to the SO Brief and supporting the Special
Olympics movement!
Thoughts from Randy - Blog
Eye Level
There is something unique about the beginning of a new year. It
feels very similarto when I coached. With every new season there was
much to look forward to - and having not yet lost, hope was
abundant.
Entering into 2010, I find myself thinking about hope. Hope for
change in our organization that will enable us to make more of a
difference throughout New Mexico.
MORE
UNM
volleyball clinic draws dozens of SONM coaches
On January 9, two dozen SONM coaches gathered at the UNM Johnson
Center to join UNM head assistant volleyball coach Steve Hendricks,
and Lobo Junior Lisa Meeter, for a one-day volleyball clinic to give
SONM coaches skills and practice tips to take back to their local
programs and athletes.
The clinic took place during a state volleyball tournament, offering
SONM a limited opportunity to gain college-level knowledge for about
two dozen of its coaches. The clinic also granted those coaches
present certification for the next three years in Volleyball.
In 2009, Special Olympics New Mexico and the University of New
Mexico athletics department formed a partnership, which in addition
to such athlete and coaching clinics, has included statewide
outreach tours and fund raising support.
"What was great was that he really focused on coaching principles
and volleyball fundamentals, like passing and serving," said
SONM Manzano coach Chris Castillo. "I walked away actually fired up
for my next volleyball season. He was so personable, simple,
and didn't get too technical. That made a big difference."
Special Olympics New Mexico 2010 Poly Hockey season opens
The 2010 poly hockey season has arrived and SONM delegations across
New Mexico are getting players together for another year of goal
line to goal line action.
The stage is set for the 2010 State Poly Hockey Championship as SONM
returns to the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Roswell on
February 26 - 28. Teams, be sure to check back to SONM's
Poly
Hockey site for any news and resources.
SONM fans interested in coaching or volunteering either on a local
or state level, can contact Special Olympics at (505) 856-0342 to
help find a local team in your area. For donor or sponsorship
opportunities email Christine Sandoval at
christinesandoval@sonm.org.
Free
Lobos and Thunderbirds tickets available at the SONM chapter office
Looking for an opportunity to treat your Special Olympics family or
team for a night out in Albuquerque? Don't bother spending
more money because Special Olympics New Mexico has free tickets
available to watch upcoming UNM Women's basketball and the
Albuquerque Thunderbirds basketball games.
Courtesy of Southwest Dairy Farmers, the SONM chapter office has 30
tickets available for the UNM Lobos game on Saturday, January 16
versus Wyoming at 2pm in the Pit. We also have 100 tickets to
watch the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on Friday, February 5th at 7pm
versus Rio Gr ande
Valley (TX) Vipers at Tingley Coluseum.
Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and must be
picked up at the chapter office.
Make Being
a Fan of Special Olympics your new years resolution
Start the New Year right by getting involved in Special Olympics New
Mexico. If you haven't already experienced the life-changing
wonder of being a part of a local Special Olympics delegation or
State Games, contact us today to find out ways to get involved.
Click
HERE for a 2010 listing of state and local area Games.
To become a volunteer, click
HERE
for information on how to sign up. Want to be a Special
Olympics coach? Check out our
coaches
education site to learn more about this impactful experience.
Looking for fast and easy ways to donate to Special Olympics New
Mexico? Click
HERE to visit our online donation page (100% of donations to
this online Special Olympics site stays in New Mexico).
Make Special Olympics the inspiration and the perspective you gain
to better your life and those around you.
For more information on getting involved, contact us as (505)
856-0342.
Athlete
Profile
Athlete: Nathan Begay
Age: 32 years old
Team: Special Olympics Gallup
Sports: Track and Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling
Highlights: Earned a Silver medal in Track and Field at the 2009
State Summer Games in Albuquerque. Earned a Bronze medal in
Bowling at the 2009 North Regional Bowling Competition in
Bernalillo. |
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
Walt Bolic |
