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SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
| January 16, 2013
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Athlete Profile  Name: Michael Gonzales Team: Albuquerque Gymnastics School
Sports: Bowling, Bocce, Aquatics
Highlights: Michael won a Gold Medal at the 2012 North Regional Bowling Tournament.
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Thoughts From Randy
Out Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed by a group of artists - all with intellectual disabilities - all members of Very Special Art's North Fourth Art Center. What a treat. They are in a "newsletter class" and will be writing an article about Special Olympics in an upcoming edition. I could tell that putting their art into the community was important to them, and I loved that.  At the end of the interview I gravitated to the one artist closest to my age. Christina Caraveo. She had a New Mexico artist look about her - beautiful silver hair, earthy, rich in culture. She shared that she writes poetry, works with clay, and has done some quilting. This accomplished woman also competed in Special Olympics aquatics years ago. I asked her what about being an artist she liked and this is what she told me - "It lets what I feel in my heart out."
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico donates to SONM in honor of 2012 Volunteer of the Year New!
Every year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) recognizes an employee who exemplifies BCBSNM's goal of giving back. This year BCBSNM recognized David Rodriguez, a seven-year employee, as their 2012 Volunteer of the Year. In honor of the award, BCBSNM donated $1,000 to Special Olym pics New Mexico (SONM) on David's behalf.
"In my opinion, any company that honors their employees for giving back to their community by volunteering sends a powerful message about the corporate culture and core values they have established," said SONM Executive Director Randy Mascorella. "On the other hand those employees who care about others and selflessly give their time are worth their weight in gold to the companies they work for. I would bet David Rodriguez goes through life with a positive attitude, is a great team player, and more than likely is well-organized and understands how to manage his time. Employees like David help to make our community a better place to work, play, and live."
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LETR News!!! New!
Officers ready to turn into "Copsicles" at the NW Region LETR Polar Plunge for Special Olympics this weekend!
On Saturday January 19th, join family, friends and fans of our New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run for the second annual NW Region LETR Polar Plunge for Special Olympics at the Farmington Recreation Center Parking Lot.
Festivities begin at 11:00 am. Everyone is invited to come out and watch individuals and teams who have raised a minimum of $100 to take the plunge in support of our local Special Olympics athletes. Those who were too chicken to plunge will be hanging out in the Chicken Coop.
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.
Las Cruces Applebee's Tip-A-Cops scheduled for February 7th
[Las Cruces, NM] - On Thursday, February 7th members of the Southwest Region New  Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run (NMLETR) will reunite with Applebee's Restaurants in Las Cruces for two NMLETR Tip-A-Cops - a popular fund raiser where officers trade in their badges for aprons for Special Olympics New Mexico.
Between 5pm - 9pm officers representing the Las Cruces Police Department and the Doņa Ana County Sherriff's Department will be at the two Las Cruces Applebee's locations (2501 East Lohman Avenue and 1601 Hickory Loop) to serve orders to patrons and raise funds and awareness.
For more information, or to get involved in our Las Cruces Tip-A-Cop fund raisers, contact LETR officers Michelle Ugalde at 575.405.6506 or Aaron Glymph at 575.202.1573. Click HERE to visit our LETR webpage for more on the Torch Run.
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Congratulations to the French Athletes of the Game for the Fall of 2012! New!
 About French Athlete of the Game: Since 2007, French Mortuary and Special Olympics New Mexico, in collaboration with Lobo Athletics, have partnered to showcase and honor the achievements and capabilities of our SONM athletes by recognizing them individually at Lobo sports competitions. During the 2012-2013 Lobo sports seasons, dozens of Special Olympics athletes will be honored during the course of the Lobo Football, Volleyball, Soccer and Basketball seasons. Click HERE to view more photos and look for SONM athletes during Lobo games during 2013!
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Upcoming 2013 Events
EVENT DATE LOCATION
Mayor's Indoor Invitational Feb. 17 Albuquerque Convention Center
Poly Hockey Championships Feb 22-24 Farmington McGee Park
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SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla; VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, Bob Scanlon; SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier; and TREASURER, Steve Pino
Board Members: Shaylene Stephens, Nestor Romero, Suzanne Fields, Ryan Garcia, David Harnick, Jim Reist, Sharen Hart, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stuart, Craig Amundson, and Karen Hudson
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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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