| Special Olympics New York | | Genesee Region
Program Report July 28, 2009 |
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| | | Dear Darcie, | | 
Hello again friends. Welcome to The Genesee Region Program Report. 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 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"). Registration is still available for the Fall Conference. Click here and you will be directed to the online registration form. This link is also available directly to the left in the "Quick Links" column. You can find detailed session information on the online registration form. Buffalo Bills Training Camp Tickets Just a reminder to those who requested tickets... The date is this Thursday, July 30th. The practice will run from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.The gate will be open at 5:00pm. After that you will have access to the merchandise tent, the Bills Experience Interactive Fan Zone and all of the concessions. *Please be advised that there is no public Parking on the St. John Fisher College Campus.There will be a shuttle service from Barker Road Middle School and Pittsford-Mendon High School. Pittsford-Mendon High School Pittsford NY 14534 I will contact each of you individually to discuss the ticket distribution. I have added all competitions until the end of September. As the dates get closer, more detailed information will be available. Remember, you can still view the entire calendar of events on our website. Also, most event flyers are available in the online file folder. SONY "Fan Club" Wristbands As part of the new Special Olympics "Fan Club" Campaign we will be selling a combination of "Be A Fan" wristbands and T-shirts from the regional office for $15. For more details on this exciting new campaign please refer to the Special Olympics Development article block below. 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. Training clubs participating in Fall Sports should begin putting together Fall Rosters now. The form can be found in the Online File Folder. If you are having trouble with the Online File Folder, I would be happy to send you a copy via email. Global Messenger Training will be held on Wednesday July 29th from 9:00am until 1:00pm and Thursday July 30th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Athletes must have a mentor present. ESL Centre (Monroe Community College Campus) 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd. 11:00am Introduction to Speech Writing 12:00pm Speech Preparation with Mentor 9:00am Jennifer Johnson, News 10 All Global Messengers in attendance will receive a royal-blue Global Messenger shirt and nameplate. As usual if you have any questions you should feel free to contact me using the information provided at the bottom of the page. |
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| | | | Upcoming Competitions | Local Softball Skills Tournament  August 13, 2009 Geneseo 14454 Regional Golf Skills  Sunday 9:00am Athlete Registration Executive South Golf Course Regional Alternate Shot Golf (Unified Event) Winding Creek Golf Course Regional 9-Hole Independent Play Golf Regional Softball Tournament August 29, 2009 8:15am Registration Culver Rd. and Norris Dr. Rochester 14610 | | Future Event Dates | Super Regional Equestrian Saturday September 12, 2009 Lehman Farms, Pittsford Super Regional Bocce Saturday September 12, 2009 Toccolana Club, Rome Upstate Fall Classic Saturday September 19, 2009 Total Sports, Rochester Regional Golf Invitational Saturday September 26, 2009 Lima Country Club, Lima | | 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). | | Global Messanger Program | | Special Olympics Global Messengers Global Messengers are Special Olympics athletes who help spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special Olympics. As leaders and message-bearers of the movement, Global Messengers communicate the powerful declarations of hope, acceptance, dignity and courage of Special Olympics athletes around the world. Only athletes can effectively relate the impact that the movement has had on their lives and the lives of their families. The Sargent Shriver Global Messenger program, as part of Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs), offers public speaking and presentation skills training to athletes interested in representing the movement. Any athletes or coaches interested in becoming a Global Messanger should download an application from our Online File Folder and contact Rob Mitchell at 585-586-7400.
| | 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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