August 2009
Feature Story
Important News
Upcoming Events
Sports Department News
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Development Department News
Northwest Regional News
Southwest Regional News
Eastern Regional News
Advancement
Feature Story
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Website
Special Olympics is pleased to inform you about the the Eunice Kennedy Shriver website, launched on July 20th, in celebration of Special Olympics’ 41st anniversary. The launch of the site provides an amazing opportunity to use the power of the internet to communicate a very special message of thanks to our founder. Please help us spread the word to every athlete, family member, volunteer and friend about the new site, www.eunicekennedyshriver.org , and ask them to post their personal tribute to Mrs. Shriver as a wonderful way of celebrating this special day.
40 years old but not feeling our age
It’s August already and our Anniversary year is half over with much more to come! We hope you are enjoying all that Special Olympics Connecticut has to offer you this year. So much has happened and there is a lot in the works still to come. Our next big event, Dream Ride 2009, is happening on Sunday, August 23, 2009.
Just think about how much has occurred since our 30th Anniversary. Summer Games were held at Fairfield & Sacred Heart Universities and our motto was “Training for Life”. In the news we read about the shootings at Columbine High and the crash of JFK Jr.’s airplane. At home we ended a hard day of training watching NYPD Blue, Mad About You, or The Sopranos. With our teammates we went to the movies and got scared watching The 6th Sense or Blair Witch Project. As sports fans we saw David Cone pitch a no-hitter for the New York Yankees and rooted for the UCONN Huskies over the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Basketball finals. We paid .33 for a postage stamp and $1.15 for a gallon of gas.
Just imagine what life will be like in 10 more years. Fortunately, we all have a say in
where Special Olympics Connecticut is headed, based on our participation and support of our athletes.
Many of you have lived through much of our history and have your own stories to tell. If you have some remembrances of the earlier days of Special Olympics Connecticut, we’d like to hear them. Please jot down your memories and mail them to Cathy Zaorski in the Hamden Office or e-mail them to her at cathyz@soct.org.
40th Anniversary Trivia
Last month’s trivia contest was about the celebrity softball games that took place at the Yale Baseball Field. Dubbed Love 91, Love 92, etc., the event brought together celebrities from Hollywood, the sporting world and national news programs. We were looking for the name of the celebrity host for those events and Don Imus was the name we were looking for. Geanne Murphy e-mailed in that Imus was sick that year and the Rob Bartlett took over for him. Quite a memory!!
Please keep past trivia question winner George in your thoughts and prayers as he is
serving us at Camp Bucca in Iraq. We wish George and his fellow servicemen all the best and a safe return home. Thank you George for your service to your country!
August Trivia Question
In keeping with the celebrity theme, name the Special Olympics Connecticut athlete who regularly appeared as a correspondent on WTNH and who was nominated for an Emmy for the work?
If you think you know the answer, e-mail cathyz@soct.org. The first person with the correct answer will receive a prize pack. Good luck!
Important News
Dream Ride 2009 – Time to Ride
The 9th Annual Dream Ride to be held on Sunday, August 23rd will include 9 satellite start locations in Connecticut. This year’s ride will include motorcycle riders from Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and New York. Satellite start locations are Yankee Harley Davidson in Bristol, TSI Columbia Harley Davidson, Danbury Harley Davidson, TSI Harley Davidson in Ellington, Gengras Harley Davidson in East Hartford, Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson in Groton, the Guilford Police Station, and The Farmington Club. Registration at each site starts at 9 a.m. All are invited to attend the send-offs and wish the riders well. Cost to participate is $30/driver and $20/passenger. If you are interested in attending Dream Ride events at The Farmington Club, you are welcome to come and pay the $30 fee to participate. If you plan to come to Farmington, please be aware that the road to the club will be filled with motorcycles from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You may need to walk a distance to get to the club. Volunteers are still needed. Please e-mail Katie Femiak at kathrynf@soct.org if you have some time to give.
Events at The Farmington Club
10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
11 a.m. Motorcycle run leaves Club
Live music begins
1 – 3 p.m. Dream Show, classic/antique cars
3 p.m. Dream Rider Induction Ceremony
There will also be trade show booths to explore and a buffet luncheon to enjoy. Registration forms and information are available at www.hometownwheels.com. If you have time, check out the Dream Ride videos posted on You Tube.
If you or someone you know owns a classic car and would like to display it at Dream Show 2009, please click on the following link, www.hometownwheels.com , for more information.
Join us on Facebook!
Special Olympics Connecticut has joined the world of Social Networking. Look us up on Facebook and check out videos, pictures, and the many upcoming events we have to offer. Become a Fan!
Upcoming Events
August 8
Danbury Softball Invitational
August 10
Fall Sports Festival Registration for Bocce, Golf, and Sailing due
August 15
Softball Divisioning Tournament
August 15
Norwalk Yacht Club Sailing Invitational Regatta
August 21
Deadline for articles/information for the September issue of the e-newsletter
August 23
Susan Saint James Poker Tournament
August 23
Dream Ride 2009
August 24
Northeast Utilities/Foxwoods Resort Golf event
August 28
Fall Sports Festival Scratch Deadline
September 12 & 13
Fall Sports Festival - Bocce, Golf, Sailing, & Softball
September 23
Holiday Sports Classic Coaches Meeting
at CAS/CIAC Office, Cheshire
October 24
Basketball Divisioning Tournament
October 24
Northwest Region Bowling Qualifier, Spare Time, Bristol
October 25
Volleyball Divisioning Tournament
October 25
Eastern Region Bowling Qualifier, Groton
October 25
Northwest Region Bowling Qualifier, Lore's Lanes, New Milford
October 31
Eastern Region Bowling Qualifier, Brooklyn
November 1
Eastern Region Bowling Qualifier, East Hartford
November 1
Southwest Region Bowling Qualifier, Circle Lanes, East Haven
November 11-15
Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference
November 21 & 22
Holiday Sports Classic
December 6
2010 Winter Games Coaches Meeting
at CAS/CIAC Office, Cheshire
A list of Fall Sports Festival "Dates to Remember" is available in the Sports Department section of this issue of the e-newsletter.
For more Special Olympics Connecticut competition and special events click here.
Sports Department News
2009 Fall Sports Festival
Plans are underway for the 2009 Fall Sports Festival which will take place on September 12th & 13th.
On August 15th there will be a Sailing Regatta in Norwalk and the Softball Divisioning Tournament in Vernon. For more information on either of these events please contact Sara Pierson, by phone, at 203.230.1201 ext. 229, or by e-mail, at sarap@soct.org.
Click here for the the list of "Dates to Remember" for 2009 Fall Sports Festival.
Click here for a list of addresses for driving directions to Fall Sports Festival venues. Click here for the link to Special Olympics' website for sport specific rules.
Softball and Bocce Coaches Training School
On July 11, 2009, 23 Softball coaches and 4 Bocce coaches attended a coaches training school. Please remember that attending a coaches training school is only one step in the certification process. Click here for a list of requirements which must be completed in order to become a certified coach.
National Games 2010
Athletics and Aquatics athletes, for the 2010 National Games, will be selected at the
Softball Divisioning Tournament on August 15th in Vernon. Please contact Laurie-Jean at 203.230.1201 ext. 235 for more information.
Distance Running
In case you didn’t know, Special Olympics Connecticut has a great opportunity for athletes who love to run! The Distance Running program is a Unified® group that has training sites all over the state and attends events all around the country. They participate in runs from only 2-3 miles all the way up to marathons. If you have any athletes who may be interested in this program, please contact Morgan Reinig at 203.267.6566 or Yvonne Grimes at 203.270.7974.
Flag Football
A clinic will be held on October 4th for any athletes and coaches who might like to be a part of this particular sport. Please contact Laurie-Jean, by e-mail, at
laurie-jean@soct.org or, by phone, at 203.230.1201 ext. 235, if you are interested in
learning more about this event.
Special Olympics Cheerleading Team
Our apologies to all of you who may have tried to contact the organization that was
planning to start a cheerleading program. Unfortunately, we have just learned that they have gone out of business and have no idea at this time when they might be looking to start such a program.
Ballroom Dancing
As Dancing with the Stars has become so popular we have been asked to see if there is any interest with any of our athletes in learning how to do Ballroom Dancing. Please contact Laurie-Jean, by e-mail, at laurie-jean@soct.org if any athletes or partners are interested in participating in a Unified® Ballroom Dancing program. Once we know if there is an interest, we will be able to search out facilities and instructors. This has the potential of becoming a demonstration sport within Special Olympics. Indiana is currently participating in a very successful endeavor with dance studios in Fort Wayne.
2009 Holiday Sports Classic Coaches Meeting
The 2009 Holiday Sports Classic Coaches Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the CAS/CIAC Office, located at 30 Realty Drive, in Cheshire. Please remind your Basketball, Bowling, Powerlifting, and Volleyball coaches of this meeting. It is strongly suggested that at least one coach from each team attend this meeting. The 2009 Holiday Sports Classic will be held on November 21 & 22, 2009. Please contact Sarah Dickinson, by phone at 203.230.1201 ext. 272, or by e-mail at sarahd@soct.org.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Law Enforcement Torch Run Upcoming Events
August 7th & 8th
Cop-On-Top
Marquee at Warner Theatre
Torrington Police Department
Sgt. Kerwin Anders
August 23rd
Dream Ride 2009
August 28th, 29th & 30th
Cop-On-Top
The Marketplace – Avon
August 30th
9th Annual Glastonbury Motorcycle Ride
Staging at Irish American Home – Glastonbury
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Glastonbury Police Department
September 20th
SO-LE
Special Olympics – Law Enforcement
Fall Classic
October 16th
Tip-A-Cop
Ash Creek Saloon
Bridgeport CC
5:00 -9:00 p.m.
December 5th
Penguin Plunge
Coventry Lake
Coventry Police Department and ECSU Police Department
Ellen Jamaitus and Officer Dave Denunzio
Motorcycle raffle tickets still available for purchase!
As part of the Dream Ride 2009, the Hometown Wheels Foundation is raffling off great prizes. All proceeds from this raffle go to Special Olympics Connecticut and the Law Enforcement Torch Run program.
Please help us to support Bozzuto’s in their efforts as they continue to support us in our efforts! Contact your regional coordinator or Lisa Carlone at SOCT HQ if you would like to get tickets to sell.
1st Annual Coventry Penguin Plunge
On December 5th at Patriots Park the 1st Annual Coventry Penguin Plunge hosted by Coventry Police Department and ECSU Police Department will kick-off the holiday season!
Come and take the plunge and raise money for your department. This is a great end of the year opportunity to raise your department’s fundraising level. Enjoy a great day with music, food, and of course the plunge! Visit www.soct.org and go to penguin plunge and click on Coventry and start your on-line fundraising today!
Development Department News
Special Olympics Connecticut Collecting Cell Phones and Accessories
Please look for our self addressed postage paid envelopes at your local Special Olympics Connecticut offices as well as at upcoming games and special events.
Special Olympics Connecticut has partnered with TWIGTEK, where donated phones are recycled in the most environmentally friendly manner possible. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.
Please consider sending your old phones in after upgrading. Thank you.
2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference
Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) and our Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) program will be hosting the world in 2009 as the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference comes to Connecticut. More than 1,000 law enforcement officers from around the world will descend upon the MGM Grand at Foxwoods November 11-15.
In an effort to offset our costs in hosting this once in a lifetime event, SOCT/LETR will
present a Live/Silent Auction for Conference Attendees. This is a huge opportunity to raise significant money. In 2007, Special Olympics Oklahoma raised $50,000 from this one event.
Auction Items Are Needed. If you have a timeshare, vacation home, artwork, sports
memorabilia, or similar items that you think would generate interest and you would like to donate them to this event, please contact Bob Garguilo at the Special Olympics Connecticut Hamden Office by phone at, 203.230.1201 ext. 223, or by e-mail at, robertg@soct.org.
Thank you to the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference Sponsors that have provided support to date: Bozzuto’s/IGA Super Food Stores, GE, Knights of Columbus, UTC Power, Whelen Engineering, Macy*s, Foxwoods/MPTN, and Anthem just to name a few. More are coming on board each week!
Northeast Utilities/Foxwoods Golf/ Poker Tournaments
Foxwoods Resort Casino and the World Poker Tour Room will be the site of the 3rd Annual Susan Saint James Celebrity Poker Tournament on Sunday, August 23rd. Buy-in is just $100 for $2,000 of chips. Re-buys are available along the way if need be. This is a fun tournament open to players of all levels.
Registration begins at Noon with the tournament kicking off at 1:00 p.m. The last two
tables will be relocated into one of the ballrooms at Foxwoods where they will be featured during the post tournament cocktail/dinner reception – All for just $100!
Prizes include a trip to Puerto Rico, tickets to an NFL game, overnight stay with dinner for two at Foxwoods!!!
The tournament is limited to the first 100 players – please send an e-mail to Bob Garguilo at Special Olympics Connecticut today to reserve your spot. That’s all it takes. The $100 payment is made the day of directly to Foxwoods. So e-mail Bob at robertg@soct.org today!
AND for the Golfers…Monday, August 24th at Foxwoods’ Lake of Isles will once again be the site of our largest golf event of the year. The Northeast Utilities/Foxwoods Resort Golf Event features both of the championship caliber courses at Lake of Isles.
Foursomes and/or sponsorship packages are still available for this annual sell-out event. For more information please visit: http://www.nusoctgolf.com/
Dream Ride 2009 – Bigger and Better
Our good friends at Bozzuto’s/IGA are planning the largest Dream Ride event ever!
On Sunday, August 23rd, The Farmington Club will once again be the location of the largest motorcycle ride in Connecticut.
This year we will be welcoming riders from Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Maine,
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each state, through their Special Olympics Program, will organize at least one satellite start location with Farmington as the destination. Connecticut will once again organize 8 satellite start locations across the state. The minimum pledge to participate is $30.00 per rider or $20.00 per passenger.
All riders and passengers will be treated to a great meal, live music, tons of vendors, and much more! Last years event raised $100,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut.
Volunteers are needed. Please e-mail Katie Femiak at kathrynf@soct.org if you have some time to give.
5th Annual Special Olympics Connecticut Corporate 5K Road Race
The 5th Annual Special Olympics Connecticut Corporate 5K Road Race will be held at
Hartford’s Bushnell Park on Thursday, August 13th. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the race kicks-off at 6:20 p.m. and consists of 2-laps around the Capitol building. Over the past several years, the race has raised over $20,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT). The evening road race features entertainment, a great post race celebration, an extended after party, as well as individual and team awards. Individuals are welcome to run or walk in the 5K (3.1 miles) event.
The entry fee is $22 for participants who are pre-registered. The entry fee for participants who register the day of the event is $25. Register on-line by visiting www.soct.org and clicking on the 5K event on the left side of the home page (under featured events). Here is the direct link to register on-line http://www.active.com/donate/solympics09 . When registering on-line you will have the option to set up a fundraising page, those who raise $100 or more for SOCT will receive a complimentary race entry. The first 800 registered participants will receive t-shirts. Team divisions include the Men's and Women's Open, and Men's and Women's Masters, for runners age 40 and older.
Please contact Nick Osborn by e-mail at nosborn@soct.org or by phone at 203.230.1201 ext. 270 for more information.
Northwest Regional News
Softball and Bocce Coaches Training School
On July 11, 2009, 23 Softball coaches and 4 Bocce coaches attended a coaches training school. Please remember that attending a coaches training school is only one step in the certification process. Click here for a list of requirements which must be completed in order to become a certified coach.
Danbury Softball Invitational
This is the 8th year of hosting this tournament and we have more teams than ever! There are 22 teams from Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey that will compete in Unified®, Traditional, and for the first time, t-ball teams. More than 300 athletes will compete on August 8th at Rogers Park in Danbury. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact Morgan Reinig at 203.267.6566.
Northwest Region Athlete Dance
We hope you will come out and join us at the 2nd Annual Block Dance on Saturday, August 29th for a day of entertainment and fun at Veterans’ Park in Watertown. This year we will have raffle prizes for the athletes to go along with the DJ, dancing, and great food. Please RSVP to the Northwest Regional Office by August 19th with the number of people who will be attending from your delegation. And remember this year we are going with a western theme so make sure to dress up in your best attire! Yeehaw!!!
Northwest Regional Local Coordinator Meeting
The next Northwest Regional Local Coordinator Meeting will be held on September 30th, location and time are to be determined.
Endurothon Karting Challenge
Join us for the 1st Annual Indoor Endurothon Karting Challenge at On-Track Karting in
Wallingford on October 1st & 2nd. For more information please call Sharon Pelkey at
203.267.6566 ext. 708 or 860.484.9283.
Northwest Region Penguin Plunges
Please Note New Dates for 2010
January 24, 2010
Winding Trails, Farmington
January 30, 2010
Highland Lake, Winsted
February 6, 2010
Lake Quassapaug, Middlebury
March 7, 2010
Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury
**ADDED LOCATION~NEW FOR 2010**
Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference
The 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference will be held at Foxwoods Resort/MGM Grand from November 11th – 15th. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend this conference, right in your backyard. Any law enforcement personnel who are interested in attending should contact Sharon as soon as possible to learn how they can attend.
Northwest Region - Law Enforcement Torch Run - Upcoming Events
Tip-A-Cop
Thursday, July 30th, 5 – 9 p.m.
Crossroads Cantina, Sponsored by Waterbury Police Department
This event will feature Waterbury Police officers not only serving food and refreshments
but also Karoake. The officers will sing the song of your choice for a donation.
Cop-on-Top
Friday, August 7th & Saturday, August 8th
Warner Theatre Marquee
Sponsored by Torrington Police Department, three officers from the Torrington Police
Department will make the top of the Warner Marquee their home away from home to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut. The officers will stay atop the marquee, rain or shine, until they raise $5k. Please come out and make a donation.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Sunday, August 16th, 4 p.m.
Leo’s Restaurant, Southbury.
Sponsored by Troop A in Southbury, for a nominal fee you can grab a seat and see if you can beat Connecticut’s finest in this hot dog eating contest. For more information and contest rules, please call Sharon at 203.267.6566 ext. 708.
Tip-A-Cop
Tuesday, August 18th, 5 – 9 p.m.
Antonio’s Restaurant, Beacon Falls
Sponsored by Beacon Falls Police Department
3rd Annual Cop on Top
August 28, 29 & 30th
The Marketplace in Avon
Sponsored by Avon Police Department and New Britain Police Department
A $1,000 grant was received from the Walmart Foundation and the New Milford Wal-Mart Store. Thank you, Walmart, for many years of commitment to Special Olympics Connecticut.
Southwest Regional News
Softball and Bocce Coaches Training School
On July 11, 2009, 23 Softball coaches and 4 Bocce coaches attended a coaches training school. Please remember that attending a coaches training school is only one step in the certification process. Click here for a list of requirements which must be completed in order to become a certified coach.
Synapse Supports Special Olympics Connecticut
Thank you to Synapse for a most memorable and incredibly fun and fantastic 1st annual bowling tournament. Synapse and Special Olympics Connecticut athletes came together on Unified® teams to meet and compete and enjoy each others company and spirited game. The day was complete with opening ceremonies, refreshments, awards and acknowledgements, and lots of smiles and high fives! In addition to sponsoring the event, Synapse conducted a "Pledge for a Pin" drive and committed to donating twenty cents for every pin knocked down during the tournament. We are so grateful for their exceptional kindness and generosity! Photos to come in the next edition of the e-newsletter!
Norwalk Police held two Tip-A-Cop events in July
Thanks to Norwalk Police for hosting their first Tip-A-Cop event at Black Bear Saloon in South Norwalk on July 15th. The officers assisted Saloon staff with serving lunch and
dinner and raised over $1,700.00.The restaurant also promised to donate part of the day's proceeds and looks forward to continuing their support of Special Olympics Connecticut!
Norwalk Police hosted a second Tip-A-Cop in July at the Ash Creek Saloon of Norwalk. This was the 2nd annual Tip-A-Cop at Ash Creek where staff and officers partnered once again to serve lunch and dinner. The restaurant also conducted a silent auction to raise additional funds that will benefit local athletes and dedicated a percentage of proceeds from the day to Special Olympics Connecticut as well!
In addition, Norwalk Police have set a date for their 2nd Annual Special Olympics Community Bowling event at Rip Van Winkle Lanes for Sunday, October 4th. It is an opportunity for friends in Norwalk and surrounding communities to come out and bowl with the police and local Special Olympics Connecticut athletes! The event will run from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 203.380.9990 or e-mail debbieh@soct.org.
Fairfield Police to go above and Beyond the Call of Duty for Special Olympics Connecticut
Fairfield Police will be getting a little help from their friends to present their first Cop-on-Top event which will be staged on a rooftop above the busy downtown intersection of the Post Road and Reef Road on Saturday, August 8th, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. They'll get assistance from members of Fairfield University's Department of Public Safety, Fairfield Animal Control, Fairfield Firefighters, and the Fairfield Police Explorers Club. Demonstrations and displays geared to the Fairfield community will be offered at Sherman Green, and will provide information about town services, child safety, and pet micro chipping. Refreshments, including cold drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers, kettle corn and ice cream will be available for purchase. Music will be provided throughout the day featuring DJ Vinnie and a set by “The Analog Kids”, a band comprised of Fairfield police officers.
Bridgeport Police Tip-A-Cop at Captain’s Cove
Bridgeport Police recently held a successful Cop-on-Top with a patriotic 4th of July theme and raised over $11,000 in one day and will follow-up this event with their annual
Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at summertime favorite Captain's Cove in Bridgeport on Sunday, August 30th from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Serving up seafood and cold beverages will earn them donations to dedicate to Special Olympics Connecticut.
2009 Bender Financial Golf Tournament
New Date: September 14, 2009
New Place: Darien Country Club, 300 Mansfield Avenue, Darien, CT
Cost: $400 per golfer
Lunch at Noon
Shotgun Start at 1 p.m.
Cocktail, Buffet Reception, and Auction at 6 p.m.
For more information to golf or be a sponsor, please contact Lisa Vane, by phone at
203.380.9990 ext. 601, or by e-mail at lisav@soct.org.
Sponsors to date include:
Presenting Sponsor: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network The Bender Financial Group
Silver Sponsor: The Fairfield Financial Group
Bronze Sponsor: Fairfield County Bank
2009 Southwest Region Bowling Qualifier
Event Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Location: Circle Lanes in East Haven, CT
Eastern Regional News
Softball and Bocce Coaches Training School
On July 11, 2009, 23 Softball coaches and 4 Bocce coaches attended a coaches training school. Please remember that attending a coaches training school is only one step in the certification process. Click here for a list of requirements which must be completed in order to become a certified coach. The Eastern Region would like to send a huge thank you to Lesley Morgan and Robin Pedone for running the training schools.
Take Me Out to the Ballgames...
Special Olympics Connecticut Night with the Connecticut Defenders
Special Olympics Connecticut Night with the Connecticut Defenders at Dodd Stadium in Norwich is scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd! Special Olympics Connecticut athletes will take the field prior to the game for a 3-inning softball game, and 9 athletes will take the field alongside Defenders players for the singing of the National Anthem. Special Olympics Connecticut athletes will be invited to sing Take Me Out To The Ballgame during the 7th-Inning Stretch and will also be featured throughout the game in various promotional activities. Please Contact Jackie for more details.
Click here for event flyer and ticket order form. Local programs may purchase tickets at $4 each, or sell for $7 and keep $3 in profits from each ticket sold. Law Enforcement Torch Run Departments will receive credit for 100% of profits from any ticket sales.
Special Olympics Connecticut Night with the New Britain Rock Cats
On Monday July 20th, nearly 400 Special Olympics Connecticut athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and Law Enforcement Torch Run representatives attended Special Olympics Connecticut Night with the New Britain Rock Cats. Nicole Landy of Windsor Locks threw out the first pitch. Fellow Special Olympics Windsor Locks athletes Dominick and John Breda participated in an on-field ceremony honoring members of the New Britain Police Department Law Enforcement Torch Run. Special thanks to all of the local programs who came out and to the New Britain Police Department for their participation.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Recaps
York CI, Corrigan-Radgowski CI, Willard-Cybulski CI and the Waterford Police all held
successful Tip-A-Cop events during the month of July totaling over $5,000raised for the
Eastern Region. Check out some great pictures of the Waterford Police Department Tip-A-Cop at Filomena’s here:
http://waterfordpolice.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=113&Itemid=1
Eastern Regional Local Coordinator September Meetings
The next Eastern Regional Local Coordinator meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 15th at the BKM office in East Hartford and Wednesday, September 16th at the Norwich office.
Looking for Interns
The Eastern Region is currently looking for Program and Special Events interns. Anyone interested should contact Sarah Ford by e-mail at sarahf@soct.org or by phone at 860.887.1555 ext. 501.
Save the dates for these upcoming events!
Cabela’s Copstacle Course
Sunday, September 19, 2009
Cabela’s, East Hartford
Dodging for Dollars (Dodgeball Tournament)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
University of Connecticut
Stay tuned for more information and registration materials!
Eastern Regional Bowling Qualifier
October 25, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Bowl, Groton
Eastern Regional Bowling Qualifier
October 31, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friendly Bowl, Brooklyn
Eastern Regional Bowling Qualifier
November 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AMF Silver Lanes, East Hartford
Advancement
Planned Giving
An athlete's future can begin today… Create a legacy of acceptance & inclusion. Please consider Special Olympics in your will or estate plan. For more information about Special Olympics Planned Giving opportunities click here.
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