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SO Brief
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
April 18, 2012
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Randy's Thoughts
2012 Area Games!
Tip-A-Cop at Joe's Pasta House
Athlete Profile
Michelle Eckles


Name: Michelle Eckles
Team: Special Olympics Sandia Prep
Sports:   Track and Field, Softball, Golf, Poly Hockey
Highlights: Michelle is a fantastic gymnast and won a Gold medal in the 2011 Rhythmic All Around. Be sure to catch Michelle at this years competition.
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 Thoughts from Randy - Blog
 
It's Our Choice
 
When I was hired as the Executive Director of Special Olympics  New Mexico, a good friend called to congratulate me and in the very next breath, offered this warning - "Just remember, the higher up you go - the further away you get from doing what you really love to do."  What I really loved to do was have FUN in my job -
and lately, I am reminded of how important "fun" is, and not only in my job.  

According to Wikipedia FUN is a primary category of life.  They didn't say what the other categories were, but just to have made that list is pretty impressive.  They go on to say that FUN can be encountered anywhere at any time and that it is different from enjoyment.  It's more spontaneous, playful, and active.

 
It's Time For Our Area Games! 

 area games

We are excited to kick off our 2012 Summer Games season with competitions all over the state. Head over to the area closest to you and see great athletes experiencing the joy sport competition brings. Cheer them on at their local event then head over to Albuquerque at the UNM track and watch as over 800 athletes come together to compete in the 2012 State Summer Games from May 18-20. We can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions on an area event contact your area director.

 

Area 1

April 25           Bocce                      Heights Middle School - Farmington

April 26           Bocce                      Heights Middle School - Farmington

April 26           Athletics                  Heights Middle School - Farmington

April 26           Volleyball                 Heights Middle School - Farmington

 

Area 2

April 28           Athletics                    Taos High School - Taos

April 22           Volleyball                   Fort Marcy Complex - Santa Fe

 

Area 3

April 21           Athletics/Bocce           Alamogordo High School - Alamogordo

 

Area 4

April 21           Athletics/Bocce           Carlsbad High School - Carlsbad

 

Area 5

April 28           Athletics/Bocce           Cleveland High School - Albuquerque

May 6              Volleyball                    Johnson Gym UNM - Albuquerque

 

Area 6

April 21           Athletics/Bocce           GMCS Stadium - Gallup

April 27           Volleyball                    Stagecoach Elementary - Gallup


Joe's Pasta House Selected for LETR Tip-A-Cop on April 27th 
 

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[Rio Rancho, NM] - Joe's Pasta House in Rio Rancho is the perfect place for friends and families to gather, be social, and have fun-which is why this popular local Italian restaurant is the perfect choice to host a Law Enforcement Torch Run's Tip-A-Cop.

 

On Friday, April 27 dozens of Law Enforcement Torch Run officers will gather to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics amid "a warm, comfortable atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine, and the best imported pasta in New Mexico." Come out and bring your friends and family to Joe's Pasta House located at 3201 Southern Blvd. SE from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

 

"Having our Tip-A-Cop at Joe's Pasta House is a wonderful opportunity," says LETR-North Regional Coordinator Greg Buhl. "It's a great location because of the quality of food and staff that he has. The whole atmosphere is so positive and a nice place to be. It sets a good atmosphere for what we as LETR officers are trying to do for Special Olympics."

 

For more information about our Joe's Pasta House Tip-A-Cop contact Officer Greg Buhl at (505) 896-8345.

 
Upcoming 2012 Events

Law Enforcement Torch Run                       May 7-18                                           Statewide

State Summer Games                                   May 18-20                                         Albuquerque

SONM Sports Auction/Golf Classic             July 21-23                                          Albuquerque 

Four Corners Invitational                               August 17-19                                      Farmington

State Equestrian Competition                        September 14-15                                  Clovis

Over The Edge                                            September 20-21                                Albuquerque

North Regional Bowling                                October 27-28                                      Bernalillo

Holiday Classic                                             November 16-18                                  Las Cruces

Posole Ole Fun Walk                                    December 1                                      Albuquerque 
SONM Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee
 
CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla 
 
VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn 
 
VICE CHAIRMAN, David Harnick 
 
SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier 
 
TREASURER, Nick Loftis 
 
Board Members: Shaylene Stephens, Nestor Romero, Suzanne Fields, Bruce Beebe, Bob Scanlon, Jim Reist, Sharen Hart, Blake Brown, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stewart, and Craig Amundson.
     
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Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
 
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