2007 Recent Home Page Announcements
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Equestrian Holiday Party
To help our fellow Coaches/ Management Team/ Volunteers better acquaint themselves with the Equestrian
sports program, The Circle H Equestrian Event Riders would like to extend an invitation to come out and
meet us at our holiday party on Saturday, December the 15th at 10 AM.
The Equestrian athletes will demonstrate their riding skills and then host a luncheon BBQ. If you can make
it, please bring a dish to share. Because of space/liability limitations, I can't extend the invitation to the
athletes as we will have all 5 horses and riders riding simultaneously. -Coach Elise Hulme
Click here for directions.
Holiday Party at Omana's House
Holiday Dessert Party at The Omana’s on December 14 at 7pm. Santa will arrive at 7pm. Please bring a Dessert to
share. Please RSVP by December 10. Please include # of Children / Adults.
Email: mickjo426@aol.com Or 407-322-0398 Address: 5720 Autumn Chase Cir, Sanford, Florida 32773
THIS IS NOT A SANCTIONED SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT!!!
All Star BBQ & Football Game
BBQ: Sunday December 2, 2007 at Lake Brantley High School
Football Game: Thursday December 13, 2007 at Lake Brantley High School
CLICK HERE to sign up for FREE tickets by Saturday November 24, 2007.
Basketball Season Has Started
Basketball try-outs were on November 17, 2007. Practices will begin on December 1 at Eastmonte Park from
11-1230. If you missed try-outs, it is not still too late to join. Please make sure to contact our Basketball
Coordinator - Mindy Setzer: 321-276-6463, MSetzer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org.
COACHES: We will be having a basketball coaches meeting on Monday November 26, 2007 at Eastmonte
Park at 6:30pm.
Volunteer vs. Spectator
Parents, family members, caregivers or any other spectators, etc. are not to perform any volunteer duties or
have contact, no matter how minimal, infrequent or brief unless they are registered volunteers. We
encourage family members and caregivers to get registered as volunteers so they can continue to be
involved- Please click here for full memo.
Enchanted Twilight III
Bellydance show to benefit Special Olympics Seminole County.
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Lake Mary High School. Doors Open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are only $10 which enters your into a drawing for great prizes!! All major credit cards accepted.
SOSC Athletes Get in FREE (but still need to reserve their seats with us)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION or TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
SPooKtacular HaLLoWeeN
A group of us will be trick-or-treating in Nin’s neighborhood from 7-9pm on Halloween Day. Please contact
Nin if you want to join us at 407-929-7254 or Halloween@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org THIS IS NOT A
SANCTIONED SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT!!!
2007 Volunteer Banquet Winners
Congratulations to all of our nominees! The following are the winners for the 2007 Volunteer Banquet:
Coach of the Year: Jessica Schalinske
Volunteer of the Year: Winston Jones
Organization of the Year: Universal Orlando
Sponsor of the Year: Lake Mary High and Golds Gym
Family of the Year: El-khoury Family
Shining Star:Mindy Setzer
CHEERLEADING
Special Olympics Florida will no longer allow us to fund the cheerleading program until it becomes an “official”
Special Olympics event. So the City of Altamonte Springs has thankfully taken over the program. The season is
scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 14, 2007.If you are interested in participating, please contact Nin
Elkhoury at 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org.
FREE Physicals
We will be hosting our Annual FREE Physicals on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 8:30am-12pm at:
Madhavi Uppalapati, M.D., 1301 S. International Parkway, Suite # 1001, Lake Mary Fl 32746,
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVP appreciated; let us know what time we should expect you.
Between 8:30-9am; 9-9:30am; 9:30-10am; 10-10:30am; 10:30-11am; 11-11:30am; 11:30-12am.
If you would like to check the current status of your athletes physical, feel free to contact us. Don’t miss out on
this great opportunity! Contact: Physicals@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or 407-263-8043.
Directions:
Take Lake Mary/ Heathrow exit on I-4 ( exit 98 )
Go west (towards Heathrow) on Lake Mary Blvd.
Left on International Pkwy.
Go around the circle: take 2nd exit to right (1st exit on the circle is Notting Hill condos)
Enter Lake Mary Professional Campus - Building #1301 St #1001
Special Olympics Florida- Texas Hold'em Tournament/Fundraiser
Please Click Here For Flier
SOSC Picnic & Funday was a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone that came out to our Annual Picnic at Eastmonte Park on Saturday August 5th. We had
great fun, good music, dancing and exciting water balloon tosses!! Thank you to our volunteers from Universal
Orlando! Please Click Here for Photos.
SOSC Swim Team hits the Sentinel
Click here for article
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp
Wednesday August 15, 2007 at Disneys Wide World of Sports. Click here for article. Click here for photos.
2007 Bowl-A-Thon is a HUGE Success!
Progress Energy sent out over 15 volunteers and the athletes had a great time bowling! Thank you to everyone
who participated!! Together we raised over $2,700…WAY TO GO! Click here for photos of the event.
Raised over $790: Brett Jones! Awesome Job!
Raised over $250: Tammy Schlier, Tracy Barry & Oscar Rosa
Raised over $100: Aaron Hudson, Amelia Rauber, Dustin Paramore, Joanne Whitely & Richard Mendola
Raised over $20: Audra Kessler, Charbel El-khoury, Eduardo Penedo, Jimmy LoPorto, Joanne Counelis,
Ken Davis, Greg Ortt, Meggan Van Loon, Mike Badders, Pammy Scribner, Robert McCrum,
Shawn Seaver, Walter Garcia, Tony Page, Chris Friedman, Nealesh Manapragada
Winner of Disney Tickets: Tammy Schlier Winner of Universal Tickets: Gregg Ortt
Softball Began July 28
Begins July 28, 2007 from 9am-11am at Trotwood Park, Winter Springs.
Please contact Coach Mark & Debbie Taylor at: 407-699-4776 or DTaylor@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Nominations Needed for SOSC Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Please help us say thank you by nominating a Coach, Volunteer, Organization, Sponsor or Family who has
impacted our athletes & program. All nominations are due by August 15, 2007. (deadline extended)
Click here for more information.
Congratulations Special Olympics Florida Award Winners
At SOFL's Annual Leadership Conference, Seminole County was pleased to receive many great awards:
Organization of the Year- City of Altamonte Springs
Training Program of the Year- Golds Gym Altamonte
Please Click Here to see photos from the weekend conference.
SOSC's Annual Picnic & Fun Day
2007-2008 Sports Sign Up for all Athletes, Volunteers, & Coaches...Food, Dancing, Fun, & Games!!
August 11, 2007 from 12-4pm at Eastmonte Park
Click Here for More Information or to RSVP
SOSC Fundraiser: Bowl-A-Thon
Sunday August 5, 2007 from 3-5pm. All Sponsorship Money & Forms are due
to your coach or Nin El-khoury by August 2 (deadline extended).
Please click here to participate.
SOSC Powerlifters will be on News Channel 13
News Channel 13 is doing a story about Golds Gym Altamonte and their relationship with SOSC Powerlifting.
The story is scheduled to air on 7/27/07 at 8:25pm- don't miss out!
Interested in Rollerskating?
SOSC's Athlete Input Council is attempting to start up Rollerskating. This sport takes place during the Fall
Classic- which means if you chose to participate in Rollerskating you can not do Bowling, Softball, Powerlifting,
or Gymnastics. If you are interested, please contact Ranwa Nin El-khoury at 407-929-7254 or Rel-
khoury@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org.
Nathaniel's Hope Rescheduled
July 14, 2007 is the new date! Sign up to walk with Seminole County Special Olympics in the Make Em Smile
Buddy Stroll on Saturday from 8am-1pm at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy food, music, entertainment, and many
resources for families with special "VIPs"! Make sure to tell them you are with SOSC when you register! Look out
for our promotional booth and our Sparklers Performance! Click Here for More Information.
Sports Starting Soon...
See May's Newsletter for details
Golf: June 4 at Sweetwater Country Club from 5:30-8pm. Coach Sal LoPorto, portoboss@netzero.com, 407-834-
4380
Gymnastics: Saturday June 9. For details contact Ranwa Nin: Gymnastics@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Powerlifting: Scheduled to begin June 16 at Golds Gym. Contact Coach Jessica at 407-488-2303.
Bowling: June 18, 3-5pm at AMF Altamonte Lanes. 407-571-8814 Bowling@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Free Physicals Cancelled
SOSC had to cancel the Free Physicals at the last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
caused. We will be trying to reschedule it for another day in the fall and will send out a timely notice.
Nathaniel's Hope Postponed..
Due to the weather forecast of the threat of Tropical Storm Barry, they have made the decision to postpone Make
‘m Smile. Please note that they will be rescheduling the event, and we will update our website when that date
has been decided. Please pass on the word to anyone you know who was going to attend. Thank you.
Nathaniel's Hope
Sign up to walk with Seminole County Special Olympics in the Make Em Smile Buddy Stroll on Saturday, June 2,
2007 from 8am-1pm at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy food, music, entertainment, and many resources for families with
special "VIPs"! Make sure to tell them you are with SOSC when you register! Look out for our promotional booth
and our Sparklers Performance! Click Here for Flyer or Click Here for Registration
Swim Season Has Started
INTERMEDIATE- White Team 8am-9:30am
ADVANCED- Red Team 9am-10am
BEGINNERS- Blue Team 9am-10am
When: RDV SportsPlex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando Fl 32810
What to Bring: Bathing Suit, Goggles, Swim Cap (optional), Flip Flops- pool deck tile can get slippery (towels
provided by RDV)
DIRECTIONS: Once on Maitland Avenue , enter at the street light called Maitland Summit and then the RDV
entrance is on the right hand side. Enter the building, follow the hall down and ask the receptionist how to get to
the pool for Special Olympics Swim Practice. RDV SportsPlex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando Fl 32810
New Athletes & Volunteers Welcome!
More information: Larry Levine, LPL1258@aol.com, 407-284-2711
Sports End of Season Party
Time to end a great season for all athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members involved in Track, Cycling,
Bocce, Volleyball, and Tennis. Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Merrill Park from 12-4pm. Food, Games, Awards, and
More! Make sure to RSVP to Mindy at MSetzer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or 321-276-6463
Swim Season is about to start!!
Where & When: May 5, 2007 from 8am-10am
RDV SportsPlex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando Fl 32810
What to Bring: Bathing Suit, Goggles, Swim Cap (optional), Flip Flops- pool deck tile can get slippery (towels
provided by RDV)
What: We will have a FAMILY ORIENTATION MEETING which will go over many details about the season.
Following the meeting, we will have a BASIC SKILL ASSESSMENT to determine what level each athlete is working
on.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE FIRST PRACTICE: please contact us before the next practice so we can forward
you all the paperwork/information that was covered.
REMEMBER: An athlete needs to have an updated SPECIAL OLYMPICS PHYSICAL on file to participate in the
assessment and throughout the season. You can still attend the informational meeting without a physical.
DIRECTIONS: Once on Maitland Avenue , enter at the street light called Maitland Summit and then the RDV
entrance is on the right hand side. Enter the building, follow the hall down and ask the receptionist how to get to
the pool for Special Olympics Swim Practice. RDV SportsPlex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando Fl 32810
New Athletes & Volunteers Welcome!
More information:
Swimming@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org 407-263-8047
Pre-Season Swim Coach Meeting
Saturday April 14, 2007, 11am at the RDV SportsPlex in Maitland.
If you are interested in volunteering as an assistant coach, we would love for you to come to this meeting. We
will discuss some important information and share some ideas. Hope to see you there!
Aquatics Season Begins in May!
Swim season begins Saturday May 5, 2007 at the RDV SportsPlex from 8am-10am. The first practice
will have a VERY IMPORTANT preseason meeting followed by a basic skill assessment. If you are
interested in participating, volunteering, or need any information, please contact: Debbie Harger at
407-739-3622 or DHarger@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Congratulations Sparklers
The SOSC Sparklers traveled to Ft. Lauderdale on Friday March 30-31 for the JamFest National Competition. Both Squads brought
home FIRST PLACE! Congratulations Athletes- All your hard work really paid off!!
End of Season Party: April 15, Eastmonte Park, 3-5pm
Food, Music, Awards, & Fun!
Special Needs Swim Lessons offered through RDV Sports Plex
Great training for athletes who wish to participate in Special Olympics Swim Season but can't swim yet. Please
contact Debbie Harger to schedule training sessions. DHarger@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or 407-
739-3622
**Please note that this is not a sanctioned Special Olympics event...
It is a program coordinated and run by RDV SportsPlex.**
Seminole Hawks Bring Home 3rd Place!
On March 9-10, The Seminole Hawks, lead by Coach Angel, traveled to Orlando for the 2007 Basketball State
Games! We are so proud of the Hawks- they brought home the Bronze! Congrats: Samantha Diaz, Sammy
Sheldon, Monica Hernandez,
Eric Taylor, Dean Light, & Charbel El-khoury!
BUY CANDLES TO SUPPORT SOSC!
This fundriaser will benefit Special Olympics Seminole County.
These candles are equivalent to Yankee Candles and are selling for $15.
Scents Available:
Baby Powder (white), Christmas Cookie (cream), Christmas Tree (hunter green), Cinnamon Rolls (brown),
Cucumber Melon (lime green), French Lavender (white), French Vanilla (ivory), Grandma's Cookies (cream),
Hazelnut Coffee (deep brown), Hot Apple Pie (cinnamon tan), Lilac (light purple), Peach Preserves (peach),
Sea Breeze (wedgwood blue), Spiced Apple (red), Strawberry Jam (red)
Please contact Debbie Taylor before March 16, 2007 to place your order:
DTaylor@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or 407-699-4776
.: CARWASH :.
The Seminole County Sparklers will be holding carwashes on:
Sunday March 4, 2007 at 1:30pm
Sunday March 18, 2007 at 1:30pm
At Friendly's: 985 State Rd 434 N., Altamonte Springs Fl 32714
Spread the word & come out to support our cheerleaders!!!
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: enter information into computer spreadsheet
CONTACT: Volunteer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Congratulations to the Seminole Raptors & Hawks!
On February 10, 2007 our two teams competed at Patrick Air Force Base. The Raptors brought home the silver
and the Hawks brought home the gold. GOOD WORK!
NEW Interactive Website!
Check out the addition to our website!! Click Here to Enter.
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