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Save the Date!
May 1, 2008
Join Special Olympics Pennsylvania and many special guests in a tribute to
Sue & Joe Paterno
at the 2008 Hall of Fame Dinner
Exclusive and limited
seating.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
(See information below.)
Hall of Fame Fact Sheet
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsorship Form
Advertising Opportunities
Ad Specs
Auction Donor Form
For more information about tickets, sponsorship levels and event details, please contact Demika Poole at 1.800.235.9058 or e-mail dpoole@specialolympicspa.org.
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HALL OF FAME
Special Olympics is a never-ending story of personal courage on the part of the athletes and selfless giving by volunteers – and this Hall of Fame is a place for SOPA to recognize its many deserving stars.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania accords these athletes and volunteers the highest honor available – induction into the Hall of Fame.
SUMMER GAMES TO TAKE PLACE FROM
JUNE 5 - 8, 2008
AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
The 2008 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games are scheduled for June 5 - 8, 2008 at Penn State University in State College. The event brings together nearly 2,100 athletes and 800 coaches from across the state. Our largest event of the year, Summer Games features three days of intense competition in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bowling, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball and tennis.
This event requires volunteers from around the state to serve as officials, athlete escorts, award presenters, and in various other ways.
Spectators are welcome to visit any of the competition venues and cheer-on the athletes. For more information or to volunteer, you can also visit www.sopasummergames.org or send an email to: volunteer@sopasummergames.org
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How to Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Pennsylvania. We could not exist without the dedication of thousands of Pennsylvania citizens. The time, energy and enthusiasm of volunteers fuel our movement and make our athletes’ dreams a reality.
There is a place for everyone in our organization. The sports-minded can
find a place as a dedicated coach. The business person can lend their
talent as an event organizer. The retiree can offer support as a
coordinator and the student may want to invest their enthusiasm into a
competition event.
On the local level, a company owner can provide needed
funding, and a community leader can assist with public relations
opportunities. In the end, all of our volunteers have one thing in
common -- a sense of personal pride knowing they're changing lives of
individuals with intellectual disabilities!
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is managed through local programs, most of which
are county or city-based. All of our programs need a full complement of
talents and skills. We currently need Managers, Coaches and Assistant
Coaches, Public Relations and Fundraising Coordinators, Training and
Competition Coordinators, Outreach and Medical Coordinators, Special
Events and Family Coordinators, just to name a few.
We also offer selective opportunities for individuals
unable to make a year-round commitment through our many competitions. We
welcome and encourage families or groups (i.e. corporate employees,
civic and fraternal organizations, and high school and college classes)
to sign-up to volunteer at our local or state events!
Getting involved is easy! Just call your
local Special Olympics Pennsylvania program
or contact Special Olympics Pennsylvania at
dherr@specialolympicspa.org or call us at 1-800-235-9058.
Join our winning team and experience the pride and
excitement for yourself!
Volunteer Registration Form
After completing the Volunteer Registration Form, your next step is to participate in a brief (15 minute) online training. This is required training for all volunteers working with Special Olympics athletes. Begin now Protective Behaviors Thank You
The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games will be held in Boise, Idaho February 6-13, 2009 and will welcome 2,500 athletes, 1,000 coaches, 3,000 family members, 6,000 volunteers, and 100,000 spectators from around the globe. For more information, go to 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Website.
Congratulations to the five athletes and 10 alternate athletes chosen for Team USA to represent our state at the 2008 SOPA Winter Games Closing Ceremonies! All questions regarding the team can be directed to Bruce Volstad at 1-800-233-5161 or bvolstad@specialolympicspa.org
2009 SOPA World Games Selected and Alternate Athletes
Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer competition officials for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. If interested, please review the appropriate application.
2009 World Games Alpine Skiing Officials Application
2009 World Games Cross Country Officials Application
2009 World Games Figure Skating Officials Application
2009 World Games Floor Hockey Officials Application
2009 World Games Snowshoeing Officials Application
2009 World Games Speedskating Officials Application
Here's a new way to help Special Olympics Pennsylvania without spending a dime! We're happy to present you with a search engine called GoodSearch. GoodSearch is just like any other search engine you're used to, but unlike those competitors, GoodSearch donates $.01 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania with every query you punch in. To get started, click on the link, and in the second window, "Who do you GoodSearch for?," type in Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Happy GoodSearching!
Search the Web with www.goodsearch.com and money from advertisers will go to SOPA!
PHOTOS FROM
THE 2008 WINTER GAMES
NOW AVAILABLE
2008 Winter Games
February 24 - 27, 2008
To access more than 2,000 images from the 2008 Winter Games, please log-on to:
http://www.ubydane.phanfare.com/album/575651
SOPA's Winter Games photographer,
Dane Hildebrand is making these photos available for all participants! Thanks Dane!
To access video clips and news stories on the 2008 Winter Games by the Tribune Democrat in Johnstown log-on to: http://www.tribdem.com and enter Special Olympics in the search engine.
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