 | SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK WESTERN REGION PROGRAM REPORT October 7, 2009 | |  | | | Links | Greetings Coaches, Volunteers and Fans! Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report. Bowing Training! We were able to schedule a bowling training for those who wish to get certified. This will include a general session and bowling training. Please read below for details. Bowlathon A bowlathon open to the public will be held on Sunday November 15th to benefit Special Olympics. This is a great opportunity to have fun and win some great prizes! Details below.
Applebees Thank you to those that have already signed up to help with the Applebees fundraiser on October 28th. Please contact the Western Region office if you or know someone tht would like to attend with an athlete please contact me. Specific Applebees locations listed below
Be the Best in the West! Check out the "Best in the West" section to read about tips and updates to give the athletes the best experience possible | | | Bowling Training | | |  A bowling training has been scheduled! Date: Sunday, October 25th Where: Transit Lanes, Williamsville When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The first part will consist of a general session. Those that need to attend a general session may come for just this part... but it doesn't hurt to stay! Individuals/volunteers/coaches RSVP to me by Friday the 23rd in order to ensure appropriate accommodations. | | Bowlathon | | | | Help get the word out about the 1st bowlathon in the Western Region. Teams may be formed to purchase a lane. There will be great prizes and incentives! Each individual that raises a minimum $25 will receive a t-shirt. You can register and get more information at the bowlathon webpage: | | Save the Date | | | ATTENTION ALL COACHES, VOLUNTEERS AND FANS! Please mark Saturday, December 5th on your calendar as the Winter Seasonal Conference is this day. The conference offers opportunities for both new and seasoned volunteers to receive training and also become re-certified. Requests for which sport(s) to be offered are welcomed. | | FUNDRAISERS | | | | It's back! The Applebees Law & Orders will take place on Wednesday,  October 28th. The Applebees staff is always excited to work with the Law Enforcement Officials and put them to work to wait tables, greet customers, etc. Our goal is to have at least one athlete at every participating Applebees location. The Law Enforcement Officials at each location look forward to meeting the athletes. If you are interested in attending a certain Applebees with an athlete or know of an athlete to you feel would be a good host/hostess to greet customers, please contact me. Please pass along this information to athletes, parents, staff and volunteers. Locations: Williamsville
Blasdell
Niagara Falls
Amherst
Lockport
Lakewood
Buffalo
Cheektowaga
West Seneca
Depew
Dunkirk
Olean Polar Plunge  The registration page is up and running! The 3rd Western Region Polar Plunge is being held Sunday, December 6th at the Hamburg Town Beach. We are hoping to make this year the most successful yet! On the registration page you can register yourself, your team or sponsor a plunger. The Western Region Polar Plunge website can be found HERE | | Best in the West! | | | | Check here for tips, updates and reminders so that every coach, volunteer and fan can be the Best in the West Do you know an athlete that loves to be in the spotlight? Can you think of an athlete that, with some training, would be able to speak in front of groups? If so, this athlete would be a great candidate for Special Olympics' Global Messenger Program, part of the Athlete Leadership Program The Western Region is looking for 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" More information can be found HERE Help an athlete reach their full potential by nominating them! | | Upcoming Events | | | | Western Region Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: November 8th Registration deadline: October 25th, 2009 Athletes will have the opportunity to visit the Healthy Athletes Special Smiles station! ~a flyer for the event can be found at the online file folder Western Region Bowlathon Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: November 15th from 3:00-5:00 PM People will have the opportunity to purchase a lane, bowl for 2 hours and be eligible to win great prizes based on the person's/group's total fundraising amount. *Western Local Senior Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 24th, 2010 Registration deadline: Friday, January 15th, 2010 *Western Local Junior and Senior Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Registration deadline Friday, January 22nd, 2010 *Teams will be assigned dates based on roster sizes and determined once all rosters have been submitted to the Western Region office. | | | Contact Information | | | Shelby Baker, Program Director Special Olympics New York, Western Region 8207 Main St. Suite 13, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 580-3346 Office (716) 580-3941 Fax "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" -athlete oath | |
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