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SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
| October 31, 2012
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Athlete Profile
Name: Leslie Tatz Team: Special Olympics Academy
Sports: Basketball, Poly Hockey, Aquatics, Volleyball
Highlights: Leslie Tatz won a Silver Medal at the 2012 North Regional Bowling Tournament
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| Thoughts From Randy
Face Lift
There has been some very sad stories in the news this past week around the cruelty towards people with intellectual disabilities. Neglect - verbal abuse - same OLD story - just different names and different faces.
I started thinking about those faces - that when in public are usually downward to avoid the stares. But, when at Special Olympics - take on a whole different look.
These faces can lift our spirits and put us all in a frame of mind that allows for the freedom to be ourselves - and be just fine with that.
Enjoy.
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| SONM Posole Ole Fun Walk Needs Your Crafty Donations New!
In addition to the fun walk, great food, and prizes, this year the event include a craft area! SONM athletes, families, and friends, will be invited to create a homemade Christmas ornament that will be placed on several holiday trees that were auctioned off at the 2012 Golf Classic Auction dinner. And for those of you interested in donating craft supplies, we are looking for the following items in the coordinating color schemes:
- Small Ornaments
- Ribbon (all widths)
- Christmas Foam Cut-Outs (Large)
- Stickers/Small Foam Shapes
- Pipe Cleaner
Blue, Silver and White Green and Red
Brown, Gold, and Copper Blue, Purple, Pink and Green
for more information on donating craft items contact Erin Gallegos at 505-856-0342 or eringallegos@sonm.org .
Posole Ole is only one month away! The event will be held on Saturday, December 1st at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum from 8 am until 12 pm. To learn more about the event, register, or donate, click HERE.
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LETR News!!! New!
De La Vega's Tip-A-Cop builds community in Las Cruces
On Thursday, October 18th New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run (NMLETR) officers in the SW Region hosted a Tip-A-Cop fund raiser at De La Vega's Pecan Grill in Las Cruces.
The event raised $1,317 in just a few available hours-a huge feat that has epitomized the passion law enforcement officers have for supporting Special Olympics athletes and their families.
Officers from Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department and the Las Cruces Police Department joined several Special Olympics athletes and family members in serving meals and greeting De La Vega's patrons for one great evening of community building.
Special thanks goes out to De La Vega's management and staff for their hospitality and support of our NMLETR family. Additional thanks to NMLETR officers Michelle Ugalde and Aaron Glymph, as well as officer David Testa and his family. David's daughter Rachel, who helped NMLETR greet customers, competes with the Special Olympics Las Cruces Public Schools program.
Be a fan and stay up-to-date with NMLETR activities across the state on our NMLETR Facebook page.
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South Regional Bowling Tournament New!
The South Regional Bowling Tournament is quickly approaching. The state competition will take place on November 17 th at Ten Pin Alley in Las Cruces. Healthy Athletes venues will also be available during the event. For more information, click HERE to visit the event page! SONM Basketball Tournament New!Reminder! The SONM Basketball Tournament is this weekend, November 3rd at UNM's Johnson Center beginning at 8 am. For more information, click HERE to visit the event page! |
SONM and Finish Line team up this Holiday Season New!
As part of Finish Line's commitment to celebrating the everyday achiev ements of athletes everywhere, one of the leading athletic retailers has designated Special Olympics as one of the beneficiaries of the Finish Line Youth Foundation's in-store and online holiday customer and employee donation campaign. The campaign is being held in Finish Line stores nationwide from November 2 - December 31, 2012.
In addition to this Consumer Donation Campaign, Finish Line will support Special Olympics through diverse opportunities including sales of co-branded merchandise online and in Finish Line's more than 650 stores, employee volunteer opportunities in local communities, and national sponsorship of Special Olympics TRAIN - a sports assessment and nutrition education program designed to help Special Olympics athletes stay active, stay healthy, and achieve their personal best.
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Upcoming 2012 Events
EVENT DATE LOCATION
North Regional Bowling October 27-28 BernalilloState Basketball Tournament November 3 Albuquerque
South Regional Bowling November 17 Las Cruces
Posole Ole Fun Walk December 1 Albuquerque |
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SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla; VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, David Harnick; SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier; and 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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Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
Email: sonm@sonm.org
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