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In This Edition:
- Thoughts from Randy - Blog:
Living Proof
- Healthy Athletes
Announcement
- Golf Partners Needed for
Unified Golf Team
- June / July Events
- Athlete Profile: James
Loewenstein - A5
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Thoughts
from Randy - Blog
Living Proof
This is more than a fleeting image of kindness. This is about a
fourth grade class from Chaparral Elementary School, who served for
five months as mentors, partners, and buddies in Special Olympics
New Mexico’s first Young Athletes Program.
The Young Athletes Program was created to teach fundamental sports
skills to two through seven year old children with intellectual
disabilities. We are using it as an opportunity to engage youth in
our movement and create better understanding and more inclusive
schools through the Special Olympics mission.
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SONM
Opening Eyes issues announcement to SONM athletes, families and
coaches
The following is
a letter from Healthy Athletes New Mexico's Opening Eyes Clinical
Director Dr. Siu Wong in response to the 2010 Summer Games - Opening
Eyes prescription glasses
Dear Athlete, Family Members and Coaches-
For the first time in many years, the Special Olympics New Mexico's
Opening Eyes program was unable to provide prescription glasses at
this year's State Summer Games in Albuquerque. This was due to an
instrument problem that could not be corrected during the course of
the day. This issue has been corrected.
We sincerely apologize for this unforeseen circumstance and look
forward to seeing you in 2011. In the meantime, please remember to
wear your non-prescription sun glasses whenever you are out in the
sun to protect your eyes.
Sincerely,
Dr. Siu G. Wong
Clinical Director, Opening Eyes
Golfers
needed to play with SONM Athletes
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Special Olympics Los Altos, a golf local program in Albuquerque,
is in need of three volunteers to serve as Unified Partners in
Level 2 Golf. The team practices at Los Altos Golf Course on
Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Unified Partners will be teamed with an
SONM athlete and play 9 holes together in an alternate shot
format. In addition to weekly practices, the Unified Partners
will be required to compete at an area competition in
Albuquerque tentatively scheduled for July 7th, and then travel
to Farmington to compete at the State Tournament on August 20th.
If you are interested, please contact Larry Abeyta at (505)
259-7379.
What: Isotopes Baseball Night for
Special Olympics
When: Thursday, June 17th @ 7:05pm
Where: Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
Details: Catch SONM athletes as they throw the
opening pitch and sing during the 7th Inning Stretch. Reserved
level seats for only $7. Deadline to order special group
rate is Friday, June 11th. Call (505) 222 - 4008
to purchase discounted Isotopes tickets or for more information.
What: 12th Annual Golf Classic
featuring UNM Coach Steve Alford
When: July 18th (Dinner & Sports Auction)& 19th (Golf
Classic Tourney)
Where: Four Hills Country Club, Albuquerque
Details:
On Sunday, July 18 a Sports Auction and Dinner will be held at Four
Hills from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. featuring a variety of must-have
sports memorabilia and other great items. On Monday, July 19, join
special guest and UNM coach Steve Alford to kick off a four-man
scramble and two-man best ball tournament at Four Hills Country Club.
Tee times are at 7:30 a.m. (4-man Scramble) and 1:00
p.m. (2-man Best Ball).
Click HERE
for more information.
What:
2010 Special Olympics National Games
When: July 18 - 23
Where: Lincoln, NE
Details: Twenty SONM athletes will be joining some
3,000 other Special Olympics athletes from nearly all 50 states for
the 2010 National Games in Lincoln, NE. Your SONM athletes
will be competing in Aquatics, Athletics, Bocce, Bowling, Golf
and Gymnastics. Click
HERE
for more information about the 2010 Special Olympics National Games.
What:
SONM Night at the Track - presented by NM Law
Enforcement Torch Run
When: Saturday, June 19 @ 7:45 p.m.
Where: Southern NM Speedway, Las Cruces, NM
Details: Admission is $10. Children 10 and under
are free. Plus, from the first 750 people, SONM will receive
$1 for every ticket sold. After that, HALF of every ticket will be
donated to SONM. For more information call (575) 524-7913.
Athlete
Profile
Name: James Loewenstein
Age: 16 years old
Team: Special Olympics Rio Rancho
Sports: Cycling, Equestrian, Bowling
Highlights: Named 2010 Special Olympics New Mexico
Athlete of the Year. Earned two Bronze medals and a Silver
medal in Track and Field at the 2010 Summer Games in Albuquerque.
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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 Thurman
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
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