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In This Edition:
- Feature Story -
Athletes find fitness and friendships in gymnastics
- Randy's New Blog Post:
Lily
- Upcoming April
Events
- Red Robin joins forces
with LETR
- Editor's Note
- Athlete Profile:
Jerry Walsh - A5
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SONM athletes find fitness and friendships through gymnastics
By Kristin Garcia
If you're looking for an opportunity to experience something new at
this year's Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) State Summer Games,
be sure to check out the State Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics
Competitions at the Albuquerque Gymnastics School and Precision
Gymnastics School. SONM athletes of all ages will be dancing
and flipping their way to healthier lives.
On May 21st and 22nd SONM will host the Summer Games in Albuquerque,
bringing together hundreds of athletes to compete in five different
sports: track and field, bocce, cycling, volleyball and, of course,
gymnastics. This year, dozens of SONM gymnasts, along with a crowd
of proud parents with cameras galore, will fill the Albuquerque
Gymnastics School for both artistic and rhythmic style competitions.
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Thoughts from Randy - Blog
Lily.
A couple of weeks ago, Special Olympics New Mexico received a
contribution in memory of Lily Martinez, a long time volunteer and
friend of our athletes. I first met Lily and her husband Luther
eighteen years ago when I was invited to speak to the East Mesa
Civitan Club. Back then Civitan sponsored Olympic Village at our
State Summer Games and pretty much came to our rescue any time we
needed them.
From the first day she walked into my office until the last day she
walked out, this born and raised New Mexican served as this
executive director’s one-woman ”advisory board.” Without my ever
asking, she guided me – shared with me her inner strength – and gave
me a lot of cariņo. The many hours I spent with her remain a prized
possession.
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Red
Robin and Law Enforcement Torch join forces for Special Olympics
Red Robin and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
have entered into a 2 year U.S. National partnership around
Tip-A-Cop. From April 5th-16th Red Robin wait staff will be selling
icons to their customers-100% of the proce eds
will benefit the Special Olympics movement. On April 17th in all 40
US markets where Red Robin has a restaurant Tip-A-Cop events will be
simultaneously occurring. All proceeds from the Tip-A-Cop events
will benefit the local Special Olympics program.
Bring the family to dinner at Red Robin near Cottonwood and support
SONM on Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact Jacquelyn Pacheco
at (505) 856 - 0342.
Upcoming SONM Events - April
What: LETR Red Robin Tip a Cop
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.
What: Village Inn and Knights of Columbus fund raiser
Who: Come have fun with the Knights and their ladies, SONM
families, and Village Inn patrons
When: Tuesday, April 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Village Inn locations at 6300 San Mateo Blvd.
and 2437 Central Ave.
Editor's Notes
Wrong Team
In the last edition of the
SO Brief, we accidentally implied that Cindy Luna played all sports with SO Manzano. Cindy actually earned her Poly Hockey Gold medal
while playing for SO Team Phoenix.
Athlete
Profile
Athlete name: Jerry Walsh
Age: 50 years old
Team: Special Olympics Rio Rancho
Sports: Poly Hockey, Basketball, Aquatics, Golf, Bowling,
Bocce
Highlights: Earned the Silver medal in Poly Hockey at the
2010 State Poly Hockey Championships. Selected to Team New
Mexico for the 2010 Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln,
Nebraska. |
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 |
