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SO Brief
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
February 12, 2014
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Thoughts From Randy
Poly Hockey
2014 Planned Giving
2014 Sponsor Plaques
LETR News
Thank you, Heather
Athlete Profile
Name: Menard Martinez 
Team: Special Olympics Route 66 Rattlers
Sports: Bowling, Poly Hockey
Highlights
: Menard won honored as the February 5th French Athlete of the Game at the Lobo Men's Basketball Game. 
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Thoughts From Randy
Olympic Moms
 
If you, like me, have spent every waking moment the past few days watching the Winter Games in Sochi, you have probably noticed there have been a number of stories, interviews, and camera shots on the Moms of those athletes who are competing.  Maybe because Procter & Gamble is running their "Proud Sponsor of Moms" commercials, or because I have simply been fortunate enough in my life to meet literally thousands of women who have birthed athletes of all abilities - my Thoughts today are from three Special Olympics Moms who have been kind enough to share what they think and feel while watching their child compete.  (Before I go any further - let me say that I am also a huge fan of "Dads" but will approach that subject at another time.)


 

Poly Hockey just around the corner! 
 
The 2014 State Poly Hockey Championships are just a week and a half away. Athletes from all over the state will come together at Farmington's McGee Park to participate in one of SONM's most exciting and action-packed sports! Divisioning rounds and Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, February 21st and tournament play and the Victory Dance will follow on February 22nd. 

 It is sure to be a jam-packed and fun weekend. For more information about the tournament, click HERE    
2014 Planned Giving 
 
Do you have a will? Do you have a will that needs to be updated?

Many people make a New Year's resolution to create or update their estate plans. Even
 though it is already February, there is no time like the present to get those plans in place.

Special Olympics has complementary information that can help you plan or update your will. Our free materials describe the process of estate planning with steps that take you through planning, creating and updating your will, identifying a team to help you and other key decisions. You'll find valuable tools, questions and answers, and a glossary of terms to guide your planning toward a financial foundation for the future. Click HERE to view the Boundless Giving brochure for more information about your Planned Giving options.

If you would like to receive these materials, or if you have any questions on how you can include Special Olympics in your estate plans, contact us toll-free at (866) 690-3951 or email us at plannedgiving@specialolympics.org.
 
  
2014 Sponsorship Plaque art!
 
As the first State Competition of the year draws near, we would like the thank the athletes
Smith Weber Sandager 
 who contributed art to be featured on SONM's sponsorship plaques this year! 

Out thanks to Smith Weber Sandager, an Albuquerque athlete who is passionate about art and ballroom dancing. His piece will adorn the walls of many of our New Mexico businesses and corporations.
 
Carlsbad athletes
 
Thanks to Special Olympics Carlsbad athletes Bruce Bliven, Lynn Woodell, Abbie Alvarez, and Ray Worthy, who all collaborated to paint this beautiful piece that will adorn the Law Enforcement Torch Run sponsorship plaques. 

SONM will be asking for athlete art again around this time next year, so athletes keep in mind your favorite creations and share them with us! 


 
Law Enforcement Torch Run News!                    

NMLETR NORTHEAST Region Fire and Ice Basketball Game 

 This Saturday, February 15th, the NMLETR NORTHEAST Region will host a Fire and Ice
 Basketball Game - pinning law enforcement officers against fire fighters in a fun, yet competitive fundraiser! The game will take place at 6 pm at the Northern New Mexico College Eagle Memorial Gym. 

Admission to the event is $3 for adults and $1 for children under 10 years old. All proceeds will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics New Mexico. For more information, contact Soloman Romero of the Espanola Police Department at (505)-614-7771. 


Thank you, Heather!                 

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Heather Scott, Torch Run Liaison, is leaving Special Olympics New Mexico to pursue another career opportunity. We wish Heather the best of luck and are grateful for the 7 years of excellence she gave to our organization, athletes, and families. 

 Upcoming 2014 Events

EVENT                                    DATE                                   LOCATION
Poly Hockey Championships         Feb 21-23                                           Farmington 
Mayor's Indoor Track Meet               Mar 8                                                   Albuquerque Convention Center
Unified Bowling Tournament          Mar 22-23                                           Santa Ana Starlight Lanes
 
SONM Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, Karen Hudson; VICE CHAIRMAN, Bob Scanlon; SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier; and TREASURER, Steve Pino

Board Members:
 Tom Padilla, Shaylene Stephens, Ryan Garcia, David Harnick, Sharen Hart,  Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stuart, Craig Amundson, Allen Smith, Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder, Dub Girand, and Mark Wiggins 
Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
 
Email: sonm@sonm.org