Special Olympics Seminole County
Seminole Spirit
June 2006
--------------------UPCOMING DATES------------------
June 2-3: =
Senior
State Games: Villages
June 10: C=
oaches
CPR Training: Eastmonte
June 11:
Nationals Meeting: Eastmonte
June 15:
Management Team Meeting: Westmonte
June 22: C=
oaches
Meeting: Eastmonte
June 27: G=
olf
County Games- TBA
July 1-8:
National Invitational in Iowa
July 13:
Management Meeting: Westmonte
July 20-23:
Leadership conference at FL Mall Hotel
July 26:
Aquatics County Games: Westmonte
Visit
the Calendar for more!
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Golf
Winter Spr=
ings
Golf Course has closed down. We are working on getting a new golf course and
will notify everyone as soon as we get one. J
Contact Co=
ach
Sal Loporto for more information.
407-834-4380 portoboss@netzero.com
Softball Season
Softball w=
ill be
a Unified Team this year, but we still need more Special Athletes to join.
Practice begins on Saturday July 15, 2006 at Indian Trails Middle School at
8:30am. Please contact:
Debbie Tay=
lor at
407-699-4776 or DTaylor@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Bowling<=
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Begins Monday June 12 =
from
3pm-5pm.
AMF Altamonte Lanes.
$1.50/game (includes shoe rental)
Scores must be submitt=
ed at
the conclusion of each practice.
County Games are sched=
uled
for Monday August 21, 2006
Swim Season
Practice e=
very
Saturday at RDV from 8am-10:30am. (Except July 1st & Septemb=
er 2nd)
County Gam=
es:
July 27 at Westmonte Park from 5-8pm
Area Games:
September 9, 2006 Orlando YMCA of International Drive
Contact Co=
ach
Debbie Harger for information: 407-571-8735 WaterChick006@yahoo.com
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Welcome
Special Olympic Swimmers and Parents to the 2006 Swim Season!
We are really excited =
this
year to have such a terrific turn out and look forward to getting to know a=
ll
of you as our season continues. We have such super talented swimmers and I =
am
so proud of all of you!
This year we have a re=
cord
breaking number of swimmers- 45- which is FANTASTIC! It is great to see that
our Special Olympics Seminole County Swim Team is really growing and growin=
g!
It takes a rain drop…one at a time to fill the pool. So each and every
athlete is extremely important to the success of the team.
Thank you to all the
volunteer coaches this year:
Larry Levine, Nikky Co=
chran,
Sal LaPorto, Kevin Lajeunesse, Nin El-khoury, Angel Sanche, Tricia, & M=
indy
Setzer
If anyone would like to
volunteer for Swim Team, we would greatly appreciate any additional assista=
nce!
Sincerel=
y,
Head Swi=
m Team
Coach- Debbie Harger
--------------------RESULTS--------------------
Bocce St=
ate
Games
George Gibson 2 Gold Medals
Mike Badders &=
nbsp; 1
Silver Medal
Valorie Sutton 2 Gold Medals
Ken Davis &=
nbsp; 2
Gold Medals
Congratulations to all=
!!
Coach Dani is very proud of you!!
Equestri=
an
State Games
Results coming
soon…BUT athlete Simone Moss was interviewed by the Sunshine Network =
and
will be appearing on TV in September. Keep your eyes and ears open!!
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Daniel Aki=
ns
David Alte=
r
Eden Fulme=
r
Amelia Rau=
ber
Julia Smit=
h
Ashley Mag=
ill
--------------------Management Team--------------------
Mandatory
Meeting: Thursday May 15 at W=
estmonte
Park from 6:30pm-8pm
July’=
;s
Meeting: re-scheduled for Thursday July 13 at Westmonte Park from 6p=
m
--------------------COACHES CORNER--------------------
Upcoming… Coaches Training Certification Classes
Please visit SOFL for information on upcoming classes.
2nd Coaches Meetings
Thursday June 22n=
d
Eastmonte Park Meeting=
Room
2 6pm-8pm
Whether
you are an experienced coach or not, Special Olympics needs you. You bring =
the
enthusiasm and some knowledge and we will provide all the Special Olympics
training you need to Be a Successful Coach.
If you become a coach, you’ll=
find
the rewards go far beyond the finish line.
For
Information on Coaching, Contact: Mindy Setzer (321)276-6=
463
MSetzer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
--------------------COURT OF
DREAMS--------------------
Thanks f=
or
everyone’s help! Together we raised over $5,500 for our athletes! Way=
to
go Seminole!
Thank yo=
u to
all the Staff Members and Volunteers who donated lots of time to this event=
!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONS=
ORS
& DONORS:
WFTV, Inc. in partnership = with:
Dard= en Restaurants
Fair= winds Credit Union
Rema= x
Cent= ral Florida Auto Dealers Assoc.
Big Apple Consulting &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Publix – Altamonte Springs
American Fundraising Aucti= ons &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Insurance Office of America, Inc.
Nanak's Landscaping &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Sea World Adventure Park
Universal Orlando &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; NBA City
Orlando Magic &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Memorabilia Magic
Lake Mary High School &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Kilgore , Pearlman, Stamp, Ornstein & Squires PA
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
CELEBRITIES:
Stephen Bra= ggs: Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation
Barbara Wes= t: WFTV, Inc
J Love: 102 JAMZ/WJHM-FM
Dee Brown: Deelightful Inc.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VENDO=
RS:
Nutri-Options &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Healing Touch
Nathaniel's Hope = &nb= sp; = Taste of Venezuela
Main Event = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Seedlings Foundation
Yachter Family Chiropracti= c &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Coldwell Banker
Look out=
for
next year’s event!!
--------------------VOLUNTEER
VOICES--------------------
“I h=
ave
been working with Special Olympics Seminole County for four years. I coach
basketball, track, swimming (except for this season), gymnastics, and
cheerleading. I am also a member of the management team focusing on coach a=
nd
volunteer recruitment and fundraisers, such as the Court of Dreams and
Enchanted Twilight. I volunteer with Special Olympics because I h=
ave
always loved working with special needs individuals. My mother works for AT=
EN
(Assistive Technology Education Network), so I grew up around special needs
individuals. In middle school I helped coach the special needs PE classes a=
nd
since then I have been looking for a way to continue my work with special n=
eeds
sports. I went online and found the information for my area and started
coaching immediately. I have enjoyed every minute of the work I do with Spe=
cial
Olympics and I hope that we can make Seminole County one of the greatest
Special Olympic programs in Florida.”
-Mindy
Setzer &=
nbsp;
Coach,
Board Member, Recruitment & Fundraising Director
Special Th=
ank
you to Aquatics Coach Debbie Harger for taking extra time to work with thre=
e of
our National Athletes! Debbie has individually helped Chris Friedman, Aaron
Hudson, and Charbel El-khoury prepare for Nationals on Wednesday afternoons=
in
May and June! Thanks Debbie for your extra work!!
------------WANNA BELLY DANCE?-----------
The City of Altamonte Springs Special Needs Belly
Dancing Group: Troupe Moumayaza
(translated: The Special Group) wil=
l be
performing in Enchanted Twilight II on September 16 at UCF. If you would li=
ke
to join the Troupe or just learn to belly dance-It’s not too late- Please contact Nin for dates & inf=
o: Events@BellyDancingRanwa.com or 407-929-725=
4
--------------------NATHANIEL’S
HOPE--------------------
Make
‘M’ Smile is an annual event held at Lake Eola to celebrate the
VIP’s amongst us! “VIP’s” is a term inspired by the
life of Nathaniel Kuck. At this years event- which took place on June 3, 20=
06-
we were fortunate to be involved!! Our Sparkler Cheerleaders performed not =
only
once, but TWICE to the delight of the attending crowd. Additionally, Special
Olympics Seminole County information was provided with the help Neil Scribn=
er
and Chris Friedman.
--------------------CONTROL YOUR
NEWS--------------------
E-Newsletter is published on the 10th=
of every month. To add content for the E-newsle=
tter,
please submit information by the 5th of every month. Information=
on
upcoming events, jokes, quotes, and anecdotes are welcome!
Contact Kevin
Lajeunesse for any E-newsletter related questions: KLajeunesse@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
--------------------COMMUNITY--------------------<= o:p>
This secti=
on of
our newsletter will help others connect with all of the happenings within o=
ur
community. Have something you want to share with everyone? Let us know and =
we
will add it to our Community Section!
“The
Search for the Stars”
A performa=
nce by
Gliding Stars Adaptive Ice Skating Programs to benefit the program.
Sunday Jun=
e 25,
2006 at the RDV SportsPlex.
Basket Pre=
view:
4pm Show Time: 4:30pm-5:20pm
Robin Baker
407-381-3954 rbakergsc@c=
fl.rr.com
Pre Sold T=
ickets
will be available at swim practices with Diane First: diane@first=
productions.com
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City
Of Altamonte- Special Community Services
Provides m=
any
social outlets for individuals with physical and mental disabilities! Click=
the
link for more info!
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Looking
for Summer Camps….
List =
of Summer C=
amps
Camp
Thunder Bird
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“Buddy
Breaks” From Nathaniel’=
s Hope
Many dates available- =
visit
their website for many even more
activities/opportunities.
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SHAKESPESRE WITH HEART
Theater for
Everyone is a partnership between UCP, UCF, Orlando-UCF Shakespeare
Festival and Orange County Government. This 2 week program set for July
provides middle and high school students with and without disabilities the
opportunity to delve into drama. Call UCP 407-852-3300 for more info.
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Special Needs Library Program
Jean Rhein Central<=
/u>
Branch Library in Casselberry and the East Branch Library in Oviedo =
are
hosting Library programs the second Saturday of every month at 10am for spe=
cial
needs individuals.
May 13 Central Branch<=
span
style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &=
nbsp; June
10 East Branch August 12=
East
Branch
Sept. 9 Central Branch=
&=
nbsp; Oct.
14 East Branch Nov=
. 4
Central Branch =
; Dec.
9 East Branch
Central Branch: 407-66=
5-1500 &=
nbsp; East
Branch: 407-665-1560 www.seminolecountyfl.gov/library
--------------------DONATE--------------------
Without your help, Spe=
cial
Olympics Seminole County would not be able to provide the athletes with som=
e of
the following: transportation, uniforms, training equipment, awards, and
facility rentals. With upcoming National Competitions in Iowa, our athletes
need your help more than ever! Please join us in our attempts to raise $30,=
000!
To Donate: = Click Here<= o:p>
--------------------Sponsors--------------------
City Of
Altamonte Springs
Morning Star School
RDV SportsPlex
Worlds Gyms
AMF Altamonte Lanes
Trotters Field
Lake Mary High School Booster Club
St. Mary Magdelan
Girls Scouts
Nanaks Landscaping
Nathaniel's Hope
Ranwa- Professional Middle Eastern Belly Dancer
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
Central Florida International Chamber of Commerce
Please visit the website for updates throughout the month. www.SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org=
Contact=
Kevin
Lajeunesse for any E-newsletter related questions: KLajeunesse@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org