Be a fan

 

SO Brief

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Special Olympics Oath

   

MAR. 23 - April 5 Issue

Compete

Coach

Donate

Volunteer

Torch Run

Newsroom


In This Edition:

 

  • Thoughts from Randy - Nice Hat
     
  • SONM Tip-A-Cop Expands
     
  • 7-Eleven Joins Forces with SONM
     
  • SONM and UNM Volleyball Clinic
     
  • Athlete Profile: Hector Salcido Jr
     




 

Thoughts from Randy-Blog

Nice Hat

There are days when I can barely figure out what my thoughts are – let alone write about them.  When that happens sometimes I pull out a huge envelope of athlete photos, and it is there I find inspiration. 

I’m sure most of you reading this would agree that right now in our world there is a lot of sadness and some pretty depressing things going on.  It’s not hard to go through the day heavy-hearted.  I think most of us would like to help bring comfort or relief, but if you are like me, you just aren’t always sure how to really do that in a way that truly makes a difference.

 
MORE


SONM Tip-A-Cop Expands

The Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop is continuing to grow, and we want you to be involved. On March 25, 2011 from 5-9pm, Joe's Pasta House in Rio Rancho will be hosting their first ever Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. Enjoy the many traditional Italian dishes Joe's Pasta House has to offer while being entertained and waited on by the wonderful Law Enforcement Torch Run offiers. Proceeds from this event will benefit Special Olympics New Mexico. Check out the website for Joe's Pasta House by clicking HERE and be sure to save room for dessert!!!

Krispy Kream and LETR join together to bring the 2011  Cops On Top fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics New Mexico. Beginning Friday April 29th at 6pm through Sunday May 1st till 12pm find LETR Officers on top of Krispy Kreme. To see them, head over to the Westside Cottonwood Doughnut Factory  for your morning coffee and a fresh made world famous glazed doughnut (it’s worth the drive).  Set a personal promise to yourself and Special Olympics, for every doughnut you purchase, dough-nate a dollar to Special Olympics New Mexico. Don’t forget to bring some doughnuts to the office and make even more people happy.


Joins Forces with SONM

For the entire month of April, 7-Eleven will be selling Special Olympic New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run icons to purchase for $1 at all 23 Albuquerque and Rio Rancho locations. Find the location nearest you by clicking HERE. Head over to any 7-Eleven for your afternoon caffeine fix or munchie attack and purchase a SONM LETR icon. When asked how he feels of the joining of SONM and 7-Eleven Eric Corely the Region Manager for 7-Eleven states, "7-Eleven is very excited to partner with Special Olympics New Mexico and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. This is our first year working with SONM and we look forward to a long term relationship". Now you can be a part of this growing force, write your name on the icon and be proud to support an organization that provides competitive sport and training to over 2,600 athletes with developmental disabilities across New Mexico.

For more information please contact Christine Sandoval at christinesandoval@sonm.org or 505-856-0342

 

 

 

 


SONM and UNM Volleyball Clinic

Who: SONM Volleyball Coaches, Unified Partners and Athletes

What: Volleyball clinic hosted by Coach Steve Hendricks and UNM Volleyball Athletes

When: April 10, 2011 from 12pm to 2pm

Where: Johnson Gym on the University of New Mexico campus

Only 50 spots are available so be sure to register soon with Steve Harris at Steveharris@sonm.org or call 505-856-0342.

 


Athlete Profile
 
Athlete Name: Hector Salcido Jr
Age: 42 years old
Team: Special Olympics Las Cruces
Sports: Basketball, Softball, and Track and Field
Highlights: Earned the Gold medal in The 200m Run as well as the 800m Walk in the 2010 Summer Games.
 

 
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
Kelly Harris
Kelly@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

Program Operations Manager
Jena Richardson

jenarichardson@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
Shaylene Stephens
Nestor Romero
Suzanne Fields
Bruce Beebe
Bob Scanlon
Jim Reist
Sharen Hart
Blake Brown
Brad Hutchins
Walt Bolic
Darren Wilkins

Donate Now!
Click HERE for more information

2011 Events Calendar

Contact Us

6600 Palomas NE. Ste. 207
Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 856-0342 office
(505 856-0346 fax

www.sonm.org

State Summer Games May 20-22 Albuquerque
Four Corners Invitational August 19-21 Farmington
State Equestrian Competition September 16-18 Clovis
Over The Edge New Mexico September 22-23 Albuquerque
SONM Basketball Tournament October 16 Albuquerque
SONM North Regional Bowling October 29-30 Bernalillo
SONM South Regional Bowling November 19 Las Cruces
 
 

Watch us on         Friend us on        Follow us on