| Special Olympics New York | | Genesee Region
Program Report September 1, 2009 |
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| | | Dear Darcie, | | 
Hello again friends. Welcome to The Genesee Region Program Report. Registrations for Fall State Games are due back in the office by Tuesday morning on September 8, 2009. Head coaches should have received an email from Rob containing all State Games information. If you have not received the email please contact the office immediately. Registrations are due THIS FRIDAY, September 4, 2009 for The Upstate Fall Classic. Registrations are due NEXT FRIDAY, September 11, 2009 for The Regional Golf Invitational. Online File Folder Please remember to check the Online File Folder for updated SO Registration Forms and Event Flyers. It has been updated to include Event Flyers threw September as well as SO Registration forms The user-name and password are located in the "Online File Folder" article block located below. *Those of you who have experienced difficulty downloading files from the Online File Folder, please try this next time: Once logged in double-click each folder that you intend to open, after you have located the correct document... right-click on the file and select the "download file" option (You may have to temporarily allow your computer to allow downloads). Once downloaded, you can type all of your information into the document and send it to me problem free. On the other hand, if you double-click the file you wish to download, you will be directed to the file folder home page (This is an undesirable outcome). LETR Officers and several local Applebee's will team up again this fall to help raise money for Special Olympics New York. The date is Wednesday, October 28, 2009. (Note this date correction. It was previously listed as Thursday, October 29, 2009). One of the goals for this particular initiative is to have athlete representation at each Applebee's location. If any of our clubs have athletes that live near an Applebee's or might be interested in being a part of this please contact me. (The night would basically consist of greeting customers as they walk in the door and thanking them as they leave. Sort of like a "guest host/hostess"). Eunice Shriver Several of you have expressed interest in sending sympathy cards or letters to the Shriver family. If there are any coaches or athletes that would like to do so, letters can be given to us here in the Regional Office and we will forward them to the Shriver Family. As usual, if you have any questions feel free to contact me using the information provided at the bottom of this report. Josh Dority Special Olympics New York |
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| | | | Upcoming Competitions | Super Regional Equestrian September 12, 2009 Super Regional Bocce Saturday 9:00am Athlete Registration Upstate Fall Classic  Registration Deadline: Friday September 4, 2009 Regional Golf Invitational Lima 14485 Registration Deadline: Friday September 11, 2009 | | Future Event Dates | Fall State Games Friday October 2, 2009 NYCC, Seneca Falls Saturday October 3, 2009 NYCC, Seneca Falls Southside Invitational Friday October 9, 2009 Southside High, Elmira Bowl-a-Thon Saturday November 7, 2009 Clover Lanes, Rochester Cyr Awards Dinner Saturday November 14, 2009 Temple B'Rith Kodesh, Rochester Regional Jr. Bowling Friday November 20, 2009 Clover Lanes, Rochester Regional Sr. Bowling Saturday November 21, 2009 Clover Lanes, Rochester | | Calendar of Events | | Our calendar of events is also available online: Just Click Here! And get dates for events around the Genesee Region. | | Development Initiatives | |  The Special Olympics New York "FAN CLUB" Campaign will raise revenue, recruit new friends, and increase awareness of Special Olympics New York and its athletes. It will engage family and friends of Special Olympics New York to celebrate and support our mission. The initial stage will highlight the 40th anniversary and the second stage will focus on the next 40 years.
Special Olympics New York "FAN CLUB":
"A group of dedicated family and friends who support the athletes of Special Olympics New York"
"FAN CLUB" members are Family and Friends of SONY who are:
1. Committed to the athletes of Special Olympics New York
2. Make a donation to Special Olympics
3. Agree to spread the word about the mission, signing up for E-Triumph, and asking friends and associates to do the same
4. Introduce New FANS to the movement and opening doors to new opportunities
Fan Level - $4.00 donation ($5.00 on-line donation) & contact with email information
Receive Special Olympics New York "Be a Fan" wrist band
40th Anniversary Celebration Contribution - $40.00 donation & contact with email information
Receive "Be a Fan" wrist band
Triumph E-News
Listing in 40th Anniversary Journal (Available Summer Games 2010)
Listing on-line Special Olympic New York FAN CLUB
Sponsor an Athlete - $400 donation & contact with email information
Receive "Be a Fan" wristband
Triumph E-News
40th Anniversary Journal (Available Summer Games 2010)
Listing and your opportunity to recognize a specific athlete or all athletes
Listing on-line Special Olympic New York FAN CLUB
Signed photo of Special Olympics New York athlete(s) in action.
For Information on How to Get Involved Contact: Development, Corporate Relations and Events Special Olympics New York, Upstate Regions 1 Grove Street, Suite 216 | | Important Special Olympics Documents | | 
We have set up an online file folder system where we will save all important Special Olympics documents. *This is not an online registration system. It is simply a place to store saved files. When you locate the registration form that you need, you can print the form and complete it... or save the form on your computer so that you can type the information. It still needs to be emailed, faxed or mailed to the genesee office. *If you are having trouble viewing these documents, you may need to adjust the settings on your computer to allow it to download information from the website. The folder will include: Event Registration Forms Event Flyers Roster Forms Demand Case Survey Forms We will also periodically add other important forms and documents as they are needed. In order to access these files you need to find the quick link to the left and then enter the user name and password (Listed Below). You could also visit the website directly at www.onlinefilefolder.com. Or Click this link! User Name: Registrations (case sensitive) Password: genesee | | Training Club Meetings | Coaches
As part of our continued commitment to improving Program we will now be conducting individual training club meetings. We will only be meeting with clubs that participate in the upcoming sports season. During the meeting the head coach/coaches will meet with one of our program team and will complete the following: - Rosters for the upcoming season.
- Registration deadlines.
- Medical and Consent Form needs.
- Training Club issues (things that we can do to improve your Special Olympics experience).
- Conference registration details.
If you wish to schedule a time for us to come and meet you please e-mail Rob Mitchell (rmitchell@nyso.org) or Joshua Dority (jdority@nyso.org). | | Young Athletes | | 
Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). This is a fun, participation-based program that teaches eye-hand coordination and motor skills through games and group activities. The Young Athletes program introduces children with intellectual disabilities and their families to the world of Special Olympics by pursuing the following goals: - Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development.
- Welcome family members of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of support.
- Raise awareness about the abilities of children with intellectual disabilities through inclusive peer participation, demonstrations and other events.
This is a versatile program that can work in various learning situations. The program is designed to be simple enough for families to use at home with their child. It is also appropriate for preschools, schools, playgroups and recreation programs to use with small groups of young children. The program includes several resources to get started including a Young Athletes Activities Guide, a Training DVD, Young Athletes Equipment Kit and and website for further resources, materials and information. For more information on how to get started or a list of locations already participating around the region please email Rob Mitchell at rmitchell@nyso.org.
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| | "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath
| | Josh Dority
Program Specialist Special Olympics New York 585.586.7400 x103 jdority@nyso.org |
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