| Subject: Special Olympics New York Western Region Program Report
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| | Special Olympics New York |
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| | Welcome all Volunteers, Coaches, and Fans! | January 22, 2010 |
| | Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report As we get into 2010, many events, activities and deadline dates will come up very fast. Please take note of the listed dates. If you are looking for a date for a particular event or registration/roster deadline you may contact me as well as look for it in future editions of the program report. Coming up: Western Central Senior Bowling Competition - Sunday the 24th Teams participating: PARC bowling, Saturday/Sunday Special and the WNYDDSO. Western Central Junior, Ramp, Wheelchair and Senior Bowling - Sunday the 31st Teams participating: Town of Cheektowaga, Cheers, Claddagh Commission, Buffalo Storm, Lancaster Cardinals, PARC bowling, Saturday/Sunday Special and the WNYDDSO |
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| | | Summer Seasonal Conference Mark your calendars now! The summer seasonal conference is scheduled for: Registration will be online once the location has been confirmed. The first 20 to register will get a prize at the conference! Any volunteer involved in a summer season activity should attend At least one person from each training club must attend There is a lot of important information provided regarding events and announcements Western Region T-shirts, Coach polo shirts and Western Region hats will be available for purchase | | | CONGRATULATIONS! A big congratulations to KIM MARTIN, a member of the Town of Cheektowaga team, for being selected to represent Team New York at this summer's Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska! She will compete in track and field events. Kim will be joining 6 other athletes from across New York state who will make up | 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*** We are always striving to provide the best possible experience for the athletes. One way of doing this is offering seasonal feedback meetings held at the end of each season. Coaches and volunteers should attend the meetings that the team trains in, regardless if the team attended a competition or not. It is the feedback that is provided by you that helps improve Special Olympics New York and ultimately the experience and opportunity of every athlete. Please encourage ALL coaches and volunteers of each team to attend Winter Feedback Meetings *There are 2 meetings available to attend Location: Olean Library, 6 PM 2. Wednesday, February 10th Location: Lockport Library, 6 PM 23 East Avenue
Lockport, New York 14094 | | | | Call for Clinicians The Western Region is looking for volunteers that are passionate about Special Olympics and want to be a part of educating new volunteers. A clinician is comfortable in a teaching/presenting environment. *General Session clinician - The general session is what gives new volunteers information on our history, mission, goals and basics of involvement. The clinician would present general session material to groups as needed throughout the region either at seasonal conferences or at individual training clubs. *Sport clinician - provide sport specific training(s) either at seasonal conferences or as needed throughout the year. This person can be certified to teach a specific sport or multiple sports. Training and education will be provided. Please contact me if you are interested in either of these volunteer positions. |
| | Upcoming Events Western Local Senior Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 24th Volunteers can register HERE Western Local Junior and Senior Bowling (ramp/wheelchair included) Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 31st Volunteers can register HERE Upstate Winter Skating Classic Location: Amherst Pepsi Center Date: Sunday, January 31st Ice Skating will be offered at this competition. State Winter Games Date: February 5th and 6th Western Central Local Basketball Location: Clearfield Community Center Date: Saturday, March 20th Registration deadline: Saturday, February 20th Western Central Local Aquatics Location: University at Buffalo Natatorium Date: Saturday, March 27th Registration deadline: Saturday, February 27th Western Regional Basketball Location: Buffalo Niagara Court Center, West Seneca Date: Saturday, April 24th Registration deadline: Monday, April 5th |
| Meetings State Games coach's meeting for Winter Games: Program Committee Meeting Location: Audubon Library, Amherst 350 John James Audubon Parkway Winter Season feedback meetings: Tuesday, February 9th - Olean Library, 6 PM Wednesday, February 10th - Lockport Library, 6 PM |
| Program Committee Members Wanted What is the program committee? The program committee is a group of volunteers who work together to fulfill the mission of Special Olympics. Members bring their strengths and passions to determine any needs within the region, establish an action plan and assist in carrying it out. All plans and actions are created with the goal of creating the best possible experience for the athletes. All goals and action items are consistent with the mission and the advancement of the Regional Program. Members will have the ability and opportunity to provide the support to the region in a variety of functions. Some examples include: assisting with establishing the yearly calendar, creating new means of communication to reach out to athletes and families, providing ideas for volunteer recognition and identifying a training need and creating a curriculum to present at a seasonal conference to coaches and volunteers. Membership is at will and does not require a long term commitment. Meetings in 2010 will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month. If this day falls on a holiday the meeting will be pushed back one week. Meeting dates into the new year are as follows: Jan 25, Feb 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21 Location: Unless otherwise posted, meetings will take place at the Audubon Library in Amherst at 5:30 PM (350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228) Anyone with the passion and commitment to Special Olympics is eligible! Please contact me if you are interested in joining or would like more information. |
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| | | | Sincerely, Special Olympics New York |
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| | Special Olympics New York | 504 Balltown Road | Schenectady | NY | 12304 |
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