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In This Edition:
- Feature Story -
- Randy's New Blog Post:
In His Own Words
- Upcoming March/April
Events
- ABQ Trolley helps SONM
- Support SONM's National
Games athletes
- SONM Wishlist
- Athlete Profile:
Garrett Dodson
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Young Athletes Program builds skills, friendships
among elementary students and SONM athletes
By Kristin Garcia
Terry Wilson's fourth grade class gathers in the cafeteria for their
instructions. They then file out of the room only to return hand in
hand with their new little buddies. Music begins to fill the room,
and is room drowned out by infectious laughter.
In 2007, Special Olympics Inc., introduced a new initiative called
the Young Athlete Program, to reach out to children ages 2-7 and
introduce them to sports. The age of eligibility to train and
compete in Special Olympics is age eight and older. Through sports,
children with intellectual disabilities can learn social skills at a
young age. The program has benefited over 10,000 children worldwide
since its inception. Volunteers work with the Young Athletes, using
physical activities to develop motor skills and hand-eye
coordination.
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Thoughts from Randy - Blog
In His Own Words
Last Friday thanks to our good friends
and community partner, the Manuel Lujan Agency, a few of us had the
chance to listen to Phil Mahre share his life story. For those of
you under the age of 40, Phil is one of the greatest American skiers
of our time, winning silver and gold medals at the Olympic Games in
the 1980's at Lake Placid and Sarajevo. Even more amazing, he won
three consecutive Overall World Cup Championships. If you remember
Phil, you also remember his twin brother Steve, who also won a
silver medal. They were fearless competitors and fun to watch.
Phil's presentation to the group was emotional, honest, and
incredibly real. He spoke from his heart, which in my opinion, is
the best place to speak from.
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ABQ
Trolley Co.'s Celebrity Tour Guide Days to benefit Special Olympics
Attention SONM fans, friends and families. Looking for local and
cost effective things to do that are fun for yourself, or with
friends and family? How about something that also automatically
benefits our SONM athletes and sports program?
This April,
ABQ Trolley Co., a city
tour service that uses a one-of-a-kind trolley, is excited to
announce its
2010 Celebrity Tour Guide Days. Local celebrities that
include KOBTV-4's
Nicole
Brady and 93.3's
John and the Pop Tarts will help kick off the start of the 2010
season with a week of Albuquerque tours. Each guide will bring their
own unique character and flavor; something that is sure to make for
some very interesting, fun and exciting tours.
Celebrity Tour Guide Days is scheduled for April 6 - 9, 2010. Tours
will be held daily at 11am and 1pm (8 tours total). The tour will be
a 66-minute, 18-mile Best of ABQ city tour with a celebrity twist.
A generous portion of the
proceeds will go to each celebrity tour guide's charity of choice,
and all tips will go to ABQ Trolley Co.'s charity of choice:
Special Olympics New Mexico. Click
HERE for more information about the Celebrity Tour Guide
Days.
Help Team
New Mexico get to the 2010 Special Olympics National Games in
Nebraska
With the
2010 USA Special Olympics National Games around the corner,
Special Olympics New Mexico and local programs whose athletes will
represent Team New Mexico, are asking fans, friends and families to
support our 20 SONM National Games athletes with any financial
contribution possible or travel vouchers for the trip.
On July 15 - 23, Team New Mexico with join more than 3,000 athletes
from across the nation to compete at the National Games. All
sporting events will take place in Lincoln, Nebraska, on or near the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Help us give the gift of a National Games experience to our
athletes.
Please contact Christine Sandoval at (505) 856 -0342 or email
christinesandoval@sonm.org. Thank you!
Upcoming SONM Events - March & April
Editor's note: There are no SONM events or
competitions in March
What: LETR Applebee's Tip a Cop fund
raiser for SONM
Who: LETR officers, SONM athletes and families, and
Applebee's patrons
When: Thursday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Applebee's Restaurants in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and
Las Cruces
Click
HERE for more information.
What: LETR Red Robin Tip a Cop fund raiser
for SONM
Who: LETR officers, SONM athletes and families, and Red Robin
patrons
When: Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Red Robin (Cottonwood) and Red Robin (near Century Rio
24)
Click
HERE for more information.
SONM Wish
List
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Vacant Warehouse for
Athlete Training Center
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Projector Screen for
Meetings/Presentations
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Sports memorabilia for
SONM Golf Classic Silent Auction
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12 stackable
conference chairs for Meetings/Presentations
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Work/Computer station
for Volunteers
Athlete
Profile
Athlete name: Garrett Dodson
Age: 19 years old
Team: Special Olympics Clovis
Sports: Cycling, Bowling, and Equestrian
Highlights: Received four different Gold medals in Equestrian
at the 2009 State Equestrian Competition in Clovis. Earned a
Gold medal in Bowling at the 2009 Holiday Classic in Las Cruces. |
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
Kristin Garcia
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 |
