Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) held the inaugural Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) University at Slippery Rock University from July 18-20, 2014. The Athlete Leadership Program empowers athletes to develop... More
On Wednesday, August 13th (rain date of 8/14), the Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park Police Departments will host a “Badges N’ Bats” softball game, sponsored by Allstate, in support of Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA).... More
Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Annual Leadership Conference and 2nd Annual Athlete Congress will be held on September 6 – 7, 2014! We have excellent sessions, great networking opportunities and good food and... More
3,500 athletes from every U.S. state competed at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, June 14-21 in New Jersey! The USA Games showcased the awe-inspiring abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Members... More
George Washington High School student Dadly Thenor uses a walker to get around nearly all the time -- except when he plays goalie for the Eagles' Unified Soccer team. Discover his story through his eyes and the eyes... More
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2013 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Pennsylvania's (SOPA) held its 2013 Leadership Conference from September 7 – 8 at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. The Conference, designed to provide ongoing training and recognition for Special Olympics athletes and volunteers, offered several sessions. Below are many of the PowerPoint presentations and handouts shared with Conference attendees.
- 5 Touch Matrix
- Contact info card
- Greene Blitz Flyer
- Leadership Opportunities Flyer
- Placemat
- Special Olympics Volunteer Positions
- Who Do You Know
Maximize Your Dollars and Enhance Corporate Partnerships through Fundraising and Competition Events
Role of Social Media in Local Program Marketing Communication and Public Relations
Managing Athlete and Volunteer Records - It's Everyone's Responsibility
New Global Brand Alignment: How Do The New Brand Guidelines Affect The Local Program?
