June 2008
Feature Story
Important News
Upcoming Events
Sports Department News
Development Department News
CAS/Unified Sports®/Young Athletes Program
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Northwest Regional News
Southwest Regional News
Eastern Regional News
Board of Directors
Feature Story
It's heating up across Connecticut....
As thousands get ready for the 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run and Summer Games!
Law Enforcement Torch Run
June 4-6
1,500 runners * 539 miles * 100 cities and towns
Summer Games
June 6-8
2,300 Athletes * 750 Coaches * Over 4,000 Volunteers
Athletics Aquatics Cycling Gymnastics Soccer Tennis
Special Olympics Connecticut is changing attitudes, changing lives at biggest event of the year. This month, Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) will kick off its biggest event of the year; starting with the Law Enforcement Torch Run June 4th-6th and SOCT Summer Games June 6th-8th. During the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Connecticut Law Enforcement (Guardians of the Flame) and SOCT athletes will carry the “Flame of Hope” through 100 Connecticut towns and cities, covering 539 miles.
Once the torch has been passed through many hands and has traveled across the state, the “Flame of Hope” will ignite the cauldron to begin the 39th Annual SOCT Summer Games on Friday, June 6th at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) in New Haven. More than 2,300 athletes, 750 coaches, and over 4,000 volunteers will take part in the Summer Games, consisting of Olympic-type sporting competition, during the weekend of June 6th.
New Haven Register Insert
This year the Special Olympics Connectictut insert will come out in the June 4th edition of the New Haven Register. If you would like to support an athlete, coach, team, Law Enforcement Officer, etc.with an ad in the insert for $20. Click here for the flier to purchase ad space.
2008 Summer Games Special Events
Opening Ceremonies—June 6th, 7:15pm, Jess Dow Field, SCSU
Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
A dynamic celebration including a parade of athletes, coaches & volunteers, ceremonial lighting of the Olympic “Flame of Hope,” and tons of entertainment
for the whole family! Hosted by NBC 30 Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.
Opening Ceremonies will feature an Elvis impersonator, Donny Edwards and the Velvet Elvis Band. It promises to be a great evening of musical entertainment.
Olympic Town—June 7th & 8th, SCSU
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Interactive area for athletes to experience educational, cultural, and festive entertainment.
Healthy Athletes Village—June 7th & 8th, SCSU
Interactive area for athletes to participate in health screenings such as Special Smiles, Healthy Hearing, Opening Eyes, Fun Fitness, and Fit Feet.
2008 Summer Games Sponsors
UTC:
Title Sponsor of Summer Games and Unified Sports® & Traditional Athletics
Team ESPN:
Unified Sports® & Traditional Tennis
Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation:
Unified Sports® & Traditional Aquatics
Mercer:
Unified Sports® & Traditional Cycling
Alstom Power and GE Capital Solutions:
Unified Sports® & Traditional Soccer
GEICO:
Volunteer Services
Eli’s on Whitney:
Athlete Dance
96.5 TIC-FM:
Official Radio Sponsor
New Haven Register:
Official Print Sponsor
2008 Summer Games
2008 Summer Games Coaches Handbooks were mailed the week of May 19th. Please contact Sarah Dickinson if you do not receive a copy. Please read this booklet carefully for any additional changes to the Summer Games. The 2008 Summer Games Coaches Handbook is also available on our website.
Please click here to view the handbook http://www.soct.org/local/coaches.shtml. You will find the handbook under the "Coaching Resources" heading.
2008 Summer Games, June 6, 7 & 8 – News & Notes
• All Developmental Aquatics events will take place on Friday afternoon, June 6th at Pelz Gymnasium on Fitch St. from 12:00-4:00 pm
• All other Aquatics events on Saturday and Sunday have now been moved to the Moore Fieldhouse on Wintergreen Ave.
• Gymnastics will take place at Pelz Gymnasium on Sunday from 9:00 am –1:00 pm
• There are 3 parking lots available on the SCSU campus.
o The Fitch St. Parking Garage is best for all venues, especially Developmental
Aquatics (Friday) and Gymnastics (Sunday)
o Parking Lot 2 on Fitch St. is best for all venues
o Parking Lot 8 on Farnham Ave. is best for Cycling
• Conn Hall will be closed due to renovations during the Summer Games. Both dinners and breakfasts will be located in the student parking garage near the residence halls off of Wintergreen Avenue.
• Opening Ceremonies Parade – all teams may have up to 6 representatives in the parade including at least one coach or chaperone; parade participants will be staged on the field beginning at 6:30 p.m. All parade participants will remain on the field throughout the entire Opening Ceremonies.
• Click here for Medical Information Form - Authorization Form for Medication Administration By SOCT Medical Personnel
• 2008 Summer Games Soccer Schedule
Click here for Saturday, June 7th’s soccer competition schedule.
Please be advised this is a preliminary schedule and there may be a few changes prior to the games.
Important News
2008 Dream Ride
Save the date - Sunday, August 24, 2008
www.hometownwheels.com
All motorcycles welcome to ride!
All cars welcome to show!
It’s that time again! Bozzuto's Inc. and The Hometown Foundation, Inc. are proud
to present Dream Ride 2008 to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. Dream Ride 2008 has once again partnered with the Law Enforcement Torch Run program to raise awareness of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
With your support and dedication we can make dreams come true…..
Dream Ride has 8 motorcycle satellite start locations throughout Connecticut.
Please see www.hometownwheels.com for more details. It is our hope that you will
join us either at Dream Ride, Farmington, CT for a 40 mile ride through scenic
Connecticut or join us at one of the satellite locations and enjoy the Farmington Club
as your destination!
Register on-line today!
Thank you for supporting Dream Ride 2008 to Benefit Special Olympics Connecticut!
Changing Attitudes. ChangingLives.
Continental Breakfast • Scenic Ride • Live Music
Delicious Steak & Chicken Dinner
Prizes • An Unforgettable Time!
Upcoming Events
Date Event
June 4-6 Law Enforcement Torch Run - for more LETR events click here
June 6-8 Summer Games
June 19 08 Fall Sports Festival Coaches Meeting at CAS/CIAC Office at 6pm
(Please note change of date for Fall Sports Coaches Meeting)
June 20 Deadline for articles for July 2008 e-newsletter
August 2 Coaches Picnic at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, New Britain
August 9 Naugatuck Special Olympics Golf Tournament
Hunter Golf Club, Meriden
$125 per person (includes 18 holes, cart & food)
Contact: Don Sprague 860.560.5451
August 16 Softball Divisioning Tournament
August 16 Bocce Divisioning Tournament
Sept. 5-7 08 Fall Sports Festival -- Softball, Bocce, and Golf
Sept. 13-14 08 Fall Sports Festival -- Sailing
Sept. 17 08 Holiday Sports Classic Coaches Meeting at CAS/CIAC Office at 6pm
Oct. 25 Basketball Divisioning Tournament
Oct. 26 Volleyball Divisioning Tournament
Nov. 22 & 23 08 Holiday Sports Classic
Sports Department News
2008 Summer Games
2008 Summer Games Coaches Handbooks were mailed the week of May 19th. Please contact Sarah Dickinson if you do not receive a copy. Please read this booklet carefully for any additional changes to the Summer Games. The 2008 Summer Games Coaches Handbook is also available on our webiste.
Please click here to view the handbook http://www.soct.org/local/coaches.shtml. You will find the handbook under the "Coaching Resources" heading.
2008 Summer Games, June 6, 7 & 8 – News & Notes
• All Developmental Aquatics events will take place on Friday afternoon, June 6 at
Pelz Gymnasium on Fitch St. from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
• All other Aquatics events on Saturday and Sunday have now been moved to the Moore Fieldhouse on Wintergreen Ave
• Gymnastics will take place at Pelz Gymnasium on Sunday from 9:00–1:00
• There are 3 parking lots available on the SCSU campus.
o The Fitch St. Parking Garage is best for all venues, especially Developmental
Aquatics (Friday) and Gymnastics (Sunday)
o Parking Lot 2 on Fitch St. is best for all venues
o Parking Lot 8 on Farnham Ave. is best for Cycling
• Conn Hall will be closed due to renovations during the Summer Games. Both dinners and breakfasts will be located in the student parking garage near the residence halls off of Wintergreen Avenue.
• Opening Ceremonies Parade – all teams may have up to 6 representatives in the parade including at least one coach or chaperone; parade participants will be staged on the field beginning at 6:30 p.m. All parade participants will remain on the field throughout the entire Opening Ceremonies.
• Opening Ceremonies will feature an Elvis impersonator, Donny Edwards and the Velvet Elvis Band. It promises to be a great evening of musical entertainment.
• Click here for Medical Information Form - Authorization Form for Medication Administration By SOCT Medical Personnel
• Summer Games Soccer Schedule
Click here for Saturday, June 7th’s soccer competition schedule. Please be advised this is a preliminary schedule and there may be a few changes prior to the games.
Coaches Appreciation Picnic
There will be a Coaches Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, August 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in New Britain. Mark your calendars for a fun filled afternoon.
Emergency Pager Number
There is a new Emergency Pager number, 203.230.1201 ext. 275, which is a direct phone call to the person on-call to allow for quicker response time.
2008 Fall Sports Festival Coaches Meeting
• June 19th, 6:00 p.m. at CAS/CIAC in Cheshire – all coaches in golf, softball, bocce
and sailing should plan on attending
• 2008 Fall Sports Festival will take place on the weekend of September 5, 6 and 7.
The Sailing portion of this festival will take place on the following weekend,
September 13 & 14.
Development Department News
2nd Annual Susan Saint James
"Connecticut Hold'em Poker Tournament"
Please join Honorary Board Member and long time supporter of Special Olympics Connecticut, Susan Saint James, on Sunday October 5th at Foxwoods Resort Casino for this highly anticipated event. Registration tentatively set for 12:00 noon with the
tournament beginning at 1:00pm. An Awards Reception will follow the tournament.
Please reserve a spot as space is limited to 100 players. Cost remains at $100 per
player which includes the reception. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers with
the 1st Place Prize being 8-days/7-nights at the ESJ Towers on Carolina Beach in
Puerto Rico. More information will follow.
To reserve a spot – please send an e-mail to Bob Garguilo at robertg@soct.org. The
$100 (cash) is payable directly to Foxwoods the day of the event. Please do not
reserve a spot unless you are a definite. Thank you.
This event is presented by Foxwoods Resort Casino & Northeast Utilities.
CAS/Unified Sports®/Young Athletes Program
Youth Leadership Summit
On May 20th, at the CAS Conference Center in Cheshire, 80 high school student
leaders representing 15 high schools and 2 middle schools came together for the purpose of sharing ideas on Unified Sports® growth and expansion.
All shared inspirational stories and projects that have Unified Sports® as their basis. Several schools that have existing programs, such as Norwich, Cheshire and Amity shared ideas that have been successful in their school community for tolerance, acceptance, inclusion and enhancement of the total school climate with regard to kids helping kids.
New schools looking at starting Unified Sports® programs including Woodland, Nonnewaug, Lewis Mills, New Milford, Southington and Middletown “caught the energy” and left with action plans for taking the next step! Whitley Dozier of Plainville and the Cheshire Peer Leader group presented outstanding programs for others to learn from! "Be A Fan", drop the “R” word, and getting to know the special students in your school by sharing a lunch table were just some of the ideas that were exchanged.
The new Unified Sports® DVD was shown and made available to schools through the
Athletic Directors of each school. Bob Deasy is to be commended for the time and effort that he put into this wonderful conference! Hopefully, it will be replicated again.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
2008 Torch Run is right around the corner!
The 2008 Torch Run will be held on June 4, 5 and 6. Law enforcement officers from around the state will carry the flame of hope over 530 miles through 100 towns and cities ending at Southern Connecticut State University for the lighting of the cauldron at the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. Please visit our website at http://soct.org/torch/routes.shtml to see when the run is coming through your town.
June 4th – LETR rally ending at Foxwoods Resort Casino
June 5th – LETR rally ending at West Hartford Town Hall
June 6th – Final Leg ending at Southern Connecticut State University for Opening
Ceremonies
Largest and Longest Running Tip A Cop on June 3rd !
Join the Branford Police Department and Lenny’s Restaurant as they get ready for
another year as the largest and longest running Tip-A-Cop in the state. This is the 19th year of the Lenny’s Tip-A-Cop, it has become the thing to do in Branford the week of the torch run. The event opens for lunch and continues well past dinner time! It is fun for all with merchandise for sale and auction items. Last year this event raised over $8,000.00 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut.
4th Annual Tip-A-Commissioner Event
On May 27th at Glas Restaurant in Glastonbury, our state Commissioners and top law enforcement officials will be serving patrons to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.
The event will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Join us for dinner that night and have a
Commissioner or top law enforcement official wait on you! For more information, please contact Lisa Markham at Special Olympics Connecticut at lisam@soct.org.
Motorcycle raffle tickets for sale!
As part of the 2008 Dream Ride, the Hometown Wheels Foundation will be raffling off a
2008 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe with proceeds going to the law enforcement torch run program benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut. The tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased from Special Olympics Connecticut. If you are interested in buying a ticket, contact Lisa Markham at 203.230.1201 ext 231.
For more LETR events click here
Planning has begun for the 2009 Conference!
We have identified Chairpersons and formed planning committees for the 2009 Law
Enforcement International Torch Run Conference. If you have an interest in being part of a committee, please contact Lisa Markham at 203.230.1201 ext 231 or lisam@soct.org.
Northwest Regional News
Northwest Region Meeting Dates
A Local Coordinators Meeting and Picnic will be held at the Northwest Regional office on June 25th. This is open to Regional Coaches as well, so come and enjoy Steve’s home cooking. RSVP requested.
2008 Northwest Regional Games
Thank you to all the volunteers, Games Committee, and sponsors who supported the Northwest Regional Games at Bristol Eastern High School and the Dennis Malone Aquatic Center on May 10th. This was our 5th and final year in Bristol. 473 athletes competed in track and field, aquatics and bocce. Special thanks to Rich Kalcznski and Cindy Stone, who have served as venue directors.
The following sponsors helped make our Northwest Regional Games a huge success by their generous donations and volunteers: Farmington Savings Bank, Eastern Plastics, Inc, Barnes Group, Inc., Emily’s Catering, Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Yarde Metals, Bristol Pathology Consulting, Bristol Radiology Assoc., Surgical Associates of Bristol, and Rotary Club of Bristol.
Additional thanks to ESPN for their volunteer support at the Northwest Regional Games and for serving as hosts for the annual Post Games Committee Appreciation reception.
Save the Date and pull out your “Dancing Shoes”
The first annual Northwest Region Athlete Dance will be held Saturday, July 19th at
Veteran’s Park in Watertown. Thank you to the Watertown Association of Special Citizens, Emerson Processing, and a number of local civic groups for their role in hosting this fun event. Regional Local Programs are asked to confirm their participation.
Karting Challenge
Over 162 drivers took to the course at Lime Rock Park on May 20th & 21st for the 2008 Karting Challenge. It was 2 days full of racing action. Global Messengers Julie Cavanaugh and Ray Hannon were present and did a wonderful job representing the athletes of Special Olympics Connecticut. Thank you to all of our sponsors who supported us and to all the teams who came out to race. Special thanks to Lime Rock Park for hosting the event; Endurance Kart Racing for all their support and for WZBG 97.3 FM, our media sponsor. The event was a huge success!
FORE!
Greater Hartford Board of Realtors 4th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Special OlympicsConnecticut, will be held on Monday, June 9th at the Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randeckers Lane, Kensington, CT. All are welcome to participate. For more information, please contact Sharon Pelkey at 203.267.6566.
Northwest Region Law Enforcement Torch Run News
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is scheduled to be in the Northwest Region on June 5th and 6th. Please go to the Special Olympics Connecticut website to see when the Torch passes through your town and cheer them on.
Please consider getting a cup of coffee at the Dunkin’ Donuts in Bethel on June 6th and support the Bethel Police Department’s Tip-A-Cop from 7:00 am – 9:30 am.
Click here for a list of upcoming, statewide, Law Enforcement Torch Run events.
Northwest Region Staff Announcements
We extend our sincere thanks to Kristina Plyler, our Program & Volunteer Coordinator,
for her contributions to the Northwest Region, and wish her much success with her new employer, the State of Connecticut. Kristina's last day was Wednesday, May 21st.
Morgan Reinig will be assuming the position of Program & Volunteer Coordinator for the Northwest Region effective Monday, June 16th. Morgan has been supporting Special Olympics Connecticut as a Program intern since January, and recently received a degree in Kinesiology with emphasis in Sports Management from James Madison University. During the transition period, please relay program related inquires to Steve, or leave a message with Sara Maki.
Rebecca Brookshire will be joining the Northwest Regional Team as the permanent
Administrative Assistant effective Wednesday, June 11th. Rebecca comes to us from FAVAHR, and has played a leadership role within their Recreation Department, as well as serving as Co-Local Coordinator for their Special Olympics Connecticut Local Program. Sara Maki has served as a Temporary Administrative Assistant for our office, and is planning to leave for on a one year assignment to Ecuador to teach English at the conclusion of her assignment with us. Thanks and well wishes to Sara for her wonderful support.
Sharon Pelkey rounds out the Northwest Regional Team as the Director of Development. Sharon took over from Jay Case, who now serves as Director of Corporate Relations for Special Olympics Connecticut. Congratulations Jay! Sharon served in a similar capacity with the American Red Cross and joined our team officially on Monday, May 12th, and was a volunteer at our Regional Games on May 10th.
Southwest Regional News
2008 Southwest Regional Games
The 2008 Southwest Regional Games on May 10th and May 17th were a huge success!!! In total, we had just over 600 athletes competing in Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, and Aquatics. Mother Nature did us justice this year, by giving us a beautiful day on May 17th. A quick thank you to all our Local Coordinators, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, Trumbull High School, Hillcrest Middle School, Lakewood Trumbull YMCA, and committee members who worked so hard to make this event possible, as well as successful. It truly was a great event and we could not do it without the help of everyone.
Thank you to our sponsors including:
Title Sponsor:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut & Western Massachusetts
Gold Sponsor:
Affinion Group
Silver Sponsors:
Xerox, NYAC Athlete’s Fund, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Heidmar Inc., NewAlliance Foundation; Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Daphne Sebolt Culpepper Foundation
Bronze Sponsors:
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Inc.
Media Sponsor:
95.9 THE FOX.
Join Greenwich Police at the Horseneck Tavern for Tip-A-Cop
The Greenwich Police Department/Silver Shield Association will host a Tip-A-Cop
fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics at the Horseneck Tavern during lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Wednesday, June 11th. The Horseneck Tavern is located at 338 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich. For more information, call Lt. Tom Keegan at 203.869.9519 or Special Olympics Connecticut – Southwest Regional Office at 203.380.9990, ext. 604. Please contact the Horseneck Tavern at 203.661.8448.
Dine with Wilton Police at the Outback Steakhouse
Wilton Police Officers will host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics at
Outback Steakhouse in the Gateway Shopping Center, 14 Danbury Road, Wilton, on
Wednesday, June 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, call
Lt. John Lynch at 203.858.6762 or Special Olympics Connecticut Southwest Regional Office at 203.380.9990 ext. 604. Please contact the Outback Steakhouse at 203.762.0920.
Click here for a list of upcoming, statewide, Law Enforcement Torch Run events.
Norwalk Police To Host Bowling Event
Norwalk Police Officers will present their 1st Norwalk Community Bowling Tournament
to benefit Special Olympics on Sunday, August 3rd from 1 to 4 p.m. at AMF Rip
Van Winkle Lanes, 701 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk. To register, sponsor the event
or obtain more information, contact Sergeant Paul Vinett at 203.854.3005 or
e-mail pvinett@norwalkct.org. Bowlers of all ages and abilities are welcome and may
register as individuals or teams.
This event will bring Special Olympics Connecticut athletes, children with limited
financial resources, and the community together to celebrate each person’s talents
and abilities, foster understanding and new friendships, and support Special Olympics
Connecticut’s life-changing programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The cost is $50 per person/$200 per team of four bowlers. Pre-registration by July 18th is required.
Those who would like to give area athletes and children the opportunity to bowl for
the day, may sponsor a team of Norwalk children or Special Olympics athletes from
Fairfield County. Bowling lane sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Bender Financial Group Golf & Tennis Tournament
The Bender Financial Group will host its second Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament to
support Special Olympics Connecticut on Monday, September 8th at the Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Golfers, tennis players, and reception guests are invited to register early, as space is limited. Call 203.380.9990 ext. 604 or e-mail debbieh@soct.org to register for the event and to find out about sponsorship opportunities. The cost is $500 per golfer, which includes greens fee, forecaddie, cart, beverages on the course and a cocktail & buffet reception. Tennis is $150 per person, which includes Ladies’ Tennis Doubles or Men’s Tennis Doubles and a cocktail and buffet reception. Guests may attend the cocktail reception and buffet only for $100 per person. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. and feature live and silent auctions. Advance reservations are required.
To view highlights from last year’s event, visit
www.benderfinancial-specialolympics2007.com.
The Bender Financial Group, part of the Northwestern Financial network, provides
innovative strategies and personalized solutions to help clients achieve their
financial goals. Offices are located in Westport, Shelton, Fairfield, and New York.
Eastern Regional News
Eastern Region Hosts Successful Competitions
The Eastern Region Office would like to congratulate and thank its Local Coordinators,
coaches and athletes for the great month of competition in May.
On May 4th athletes competed in the Eastern Region Athletics Competition at Stonington High School. Despite rainy weather, over 120 volunteers from Stonington High School, Sacred Heart University, and the USS Miami docked at the Groton Sub base supported this event.
Almost 900 athletes were registered to compete in the 2008 Eastern Regional Games hosted by the University of Hartford on May 10th. This was the 5th year that the University of Hartford hosted the Games. Rainy weather during the week forced the cancellation of 5-a-side soccer at the Watkinson School, but eight 11-a-side unified® soccer teams waged battle at the University of Hartford AL-Marzook Soccer Stadium. At the University of Hartford pool 180 athletes swam in races from 15m to 200m and over 375 athletes competed in athletics, walks, and wheelchair events at Weaver High School.
We wish our athletes and coaches the best of luck at the upcoming Summer Games in New Haven.
Coaches Training
The Eastern Region will be offering a Bowling Coaches Training School in late August.
Let your coaches know about the training. More information on the site and date will
follow.
Sunset Garden Party
Over 200 guests attended a Sunset Garden Party to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at the home of Juan and Bunny O’Callahan at Salt Acres Oceanfront Estate in Stonington, CT on Sunday, May 18th. The event featured a wine tasting, live entertainment, light fare courtesy of Jordan Caterers, and silent auction featuring artwork from local artists and several nautical themed items. Special guest Tim Shriver was in attendance and the evening was highlighted with a moving speech by Dr. Shriver. We would like to thank our planning committee for their hard work in organizing the event and the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club Sailing Foundation.
Board of Directors
Urban Youth Day
Thank you to Board Chairman Roger Burns for speaking at the Urban Youth Day held on April 29th. Also a thank you to Board Member Lisa Kovlakas for volunteering at the event.
Eastern Regional Games
Thank you to Board Member Nancy Scirocco who attended the Eastern Regional Games at the University of Hartford and to Board Member John Lobon who spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors. A big thank you to Board Member Patricia Meiser and her sports staff on a great job hosting the event.
Northwest Regional Games
Thank you to Board Member Lisa Kovlakas who ran the staging tent for the field events with her ESPN crew. Also to Brian Kenny of ESPN for his attendance and support at the event.
Southwest Regional Games
Thank you to Program Chair of the Board, Nancy Dennin for her tremendous work with food services at the Southwest Regional Games.
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