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SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
| November 14, 2012
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Athlete Profile
 Name: Jeffrey Ramirez Team: Special Olympics Las Cruces
Sports: Aquatics, Bowling, Golf, Unified Softball, Track and Field
Highlights: Jeffrey won a Gold Mefal at the 2012 South Regional Bowling Tournament
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| Thoughts From Randy
To The Girls
I am a product of the growth and development of women's sports in Americ a, and my thoughts today go out to the female athletes of Special Olympics. From one girl to another - I just want you to know that on behalf of every woman whoever played a sport - we are very proud of you.
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| Ring in the holidays this weekend at SONM's Posole Ole Fun Walk! New!
This Saturday, December 1st, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, SONM athletes, families, friends, fans, and volunteers will gather for the 2012 SONM Posole Ole Fun Walk at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.
During the Fun Walk, Posole Ole participants will walk a designated route around the museum property with their families and special guests including Isotopes mascot, Orbit.
Participants will enjoy food, drinks, prizes, Santa Clause and of course posole! Click HERE to learn more.
In addition, the Balloon Museum has a great new film program for families just in time for the holidays! The day before Posole Ole, Friday Night Film Frolics kicks off with the movie Up! on November 30th. The movie is free with admission. Registration is required.
All SONM athletes and families are also invited to bring in the holiday cheer on Sunday, December 2nd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Balloon Museum with live music; decorate holiday cookies and make crafts; take a photo with Balloon Pilot Santa; and shop for that perfect gift at our New Mexico Holiday Shopping Village, featuring local artisans and shops! Please call 505-768-6020 or visit www.cabq.gov/balloon for more information, to register, and to view future movie listings and event announcements.
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LETR News!!! New!
Mark your calendars for Four Corners LETR Polar Plunge for Special Olympics!
Four Corners Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is holding its second annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, and they hope to make it bigger and better than last year! Mark your calendars for:
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Farmington Recreation Center Parking Lot
Festivities begin at 11:00
Raise $100 to take the plunge and support your local Special Olympics athletes. Plunge by yourself or bring a team. Or if you are too chicken to plunge, you can raise $100 and hang out in the Chicken Coop! Prizes will be given for best costumes and most money raised.
For more information on this year's Polar Plunge, contact Sgt. Kent O'Donnell of Farmington Police Department at 505-486-5587 or click HERE.
NMLETR delegates return from 2012 International Torch Run Conference informed, educated, and inspired
On Nov. 7 - 10, New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run selected 13  delegates to attend the 2012 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference in Indianapolis, IN. The conference theme was "Raising the Game." Among the many highlights, the biggest came in the announcement that Law Enforcement Torch Run efforts worldwide raised a total of more than $42 million for Special Olympics in the past two years-a huge achievement that drew loud applause of appreciation and accomplishment from LETR officers and Special Olympics athletes. While the conference succeeded in offering many educational and informative sessions for officers to take back to their states, attendees were also treated to an equal amount of inspirational and entertaining presentations by honored guests such as SO Chairman Tim Shriver, Former Professional Baseball Pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers Carl Erksine, and Bobby Plump-the inspiration behind the movie "Hoosiers." However, the real show-stoppers came in the form of the conference's many remarkable Global Messengers from Indiana: Allison Werne, Brent Bowgren, Heather Himes, Jason Plante, Samuel Fawley, Paul Philhower, and Ken Melvin-who dazzled the hundreds of officers with their passionate and touching presentations. MORE>>>
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South Regional Bowling Tournament brings Smiles, Fitness, and Open Eyes to SONM athletesNew!
The SONM South Regional Bowling Tournament not only brought over 150 athletes, over 90 volunteers, and countless fans together two weeks ago in Las Cruces, but the tournament also gave athletes the opportunity to get eye and dental examinations and physical fitness tests from Healthy Athletes venues. Representatives from Delta Dental and The Lion's Club, and Greg Goldblatt of Direct Therapy Services set up Special Smiles, Opening Eyes, and FUNFitness tents outside of Ten Pin Alley during the tournament for SONM athletes to visit after they were done bowling.
Athlete Jeffrey Ramirez from Special Olympics Las Cruces visited the FUNFitness tent. "I got to do all of the exercises," Jeff stated, "I had a great time!"
Special thanks to our volunteers from New Mexico State University Track and Field Team, Walgreens, the Mayfield Dance Team, UPS, White Sands Federal Credit Union, Las Cruces Realtor's Association, and Wells Fargo, and to the volunteers at the Healthy Athletes venues.
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Thank you 2012 South Regional Bowling Tournament Sponsors! New!
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 | Phil With, 2012
Special Olympics Sandia Prep
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Call for athlete art! New!
It is time to recognize SONM's community partners for 2013 and we are still looking for pieces of art created by athletes to adorn our the 2013 recognition plaques! It is a great opportunity to show sponsors how talented SONM athletes are outside the world of sport!
We would like all art submissions by January 11th, 2013. To submit a piece of artwork or for more information, please contact Erin Gallegos at 505-856-0342 or at eringallegos@sonm.org. |
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Upcoming 2012 Events
EVENT DATE LOCATION
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, Ryan Garcia, 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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