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MARK
YOUR CALENDAR
Click Here for Our
Yearly Calendar
Feb
19 Chic-Fil-A
Spirit Night
Feb. 21 Basketball
End of Season Party
Feb. 28 Summer
Sports Summer Games
Mar.1
Deadline to Order Magic Tics
Mar. 5
Management Team / AIC
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SPORTS
UPDATE
"Summer Sports County
Games"
Volleyball, Cycling, Track
& Field, Soccer, Tennis, Bocce
County Games will
be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Lake Mary High
School for Cycling, Track & Field, Tennis and Soccer
Skills. Our Volleyball and Soccer team will travel to
Orange County. Bocce will be held at Westmonte Park.
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BASKETBALL END OF
SEASON PARTY MOVED TO SAT. FEBRUARY 21,
2009
The Basketball End
of Season Party has been moved to Saturday, February 21,
2009 from 11-1pm at Eastmonte Park.
Great News! On
top of all the scheduled fun, we are happy to announce
our special guest:
BO OUTLAW from the ORLANDO
MAGIC!
Click Here for the
Flyer!
RSVP to your coach or Mindy Setzer by
February 13, 2009.
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CONGRATULATIONS EQUESTRIAN
TEAM
The five athletes of the
Seminole County Equestrian Team C.H.E.E.R. recently
traveled to Continental Acres in Weirsdale, Florida to
participate in the 16th Annual Challenge Equestrian
Horse Show on January 17, 2009. Congratulations to our
riders and special thanks to our volunteers - Vicky,
Amanda, Karen, Sara, Cally and Coach Elise.
RESULTS:
Greg
Ortt riding Forrest Gump - 6th and 4th Place
Amanda
Petruzzelli riding Forrest Gump - 4th and 3rd
Place
Simone Moss riding Forrest Gump - 2nd and 1st
Place
Cody Brown riding Axle - 1st and 4th
Place
Emily Funaro riding Jasmine - 1st and 4th
Place
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CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT
NIGHT
Join us for dinner on Thursday, February
19, 2009 between
5:30 - 7:30pm at the Chick-Fil-A off Tuskawilla
Road in
Winter Springs (1455 Tuskawilla Road). A
percentage of
the sales between that time frame will
be donated back to
Special Olympics Seminole County.
Spread the word and
come out for some great food!
Athetes from the AIC will be
there to do a meet-n greet and provide information about
Special Olympics!
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ORLANDO MAGIC FUN NIGHT
GET YOUR
TICKETS TODAY!
Purchase
discounted Orlando Magic tickets for Friday, April 3,
2009 as they play against the Cleveland Cavilers. Invite
friends, family, or Special Olympics supporters to this
fun night out!
Tickets are just $22 and
need to be ordered by March 1, 2009. All discounted
tickets purchased will be in a block, so our whole
community can enjoy the game together! The Altamonte
Sparklers (special needs cheerleaders) will perform at
the pre-game show, our name will show up on the
Jumbo-Tron, and we get to take a group photo at the end
of the game.
Click Here for Flier &
Order Form
Click Here for link to Ticket
Master |
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Tricia L * Michael
M * Michael G
Eric L * Beth J *
Maxwell B
Saloni M * David
W *Janna
M
Joe N *
Matthew Y * Jessica
T
Peter B * Chris L* Ashley H
Donna S * Michael
B
Samuel
Hayward
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF
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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
ATHLETE INPUT
COUNCIL
The
Athlete Input Council serves as representatives and
leaders for SOSC athletes. They help gather
information, such as: What programs would you like to
have or what do you think we can
improve? Our next meeting will be on
Thurs, March 5, 2009
at St. Mary Magdalen Church
- in the Annex.
6:30 - 7:30pm
Each
athlete is important and we need your help!
Come and
be a part of the council.
GLOBAL
MESSENGER
The role of the Global
Messenger is to help promote the Special Olympics.
Global Messengers are expected to go out in the
community to speak to potential Athletes and Volunteers
about the joy of participating in Special Olympics.
We are proud to have Chris Friedman as our Global
Messenger for Seminole County.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES BECOME
CHOCOLATIERS FOR A DAY AT
PETERBROOKE
Just in time
for Valentine's Day, Peterbrooke Chocolatier's Winter
Park and Winter Garden locations gave local Special
Olympics athletes a real treat: the chance to go behind
the counter and become chocolatiers for a day Feb.
5
Winter Garden store owners Nancy and
Phil Bresson and Winter Park store manager Mary Jo
Mulder shared with the athletes the art of making
Peterbrooke's renowned chocolates and then let the
athletes tried their hand at creating their own
chocolate delicacies, including hand-dipped
strawberries.
The athletes created
chocolate treats similar to those that Peterbrooke
Chocolatier has donated for guests to enjoy during
Special Olympics Florida's 6th Annual Champions Gala, on
Valentine's Day at Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel in
Orlando. Approximately 500 patrons will attend the
annual fundraising event for Special Olympics
Florida.
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Andrew Lytle
Basketball and Bocce
Andrew is a 14 year
old who has Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus. He
uses a walker and wears AFO braces. Andrew has had
multiple surgeries but always remains strong and
optimistic. He is very outgoing and is very competitive.
As a mom I have tried several times to find sports and
activities that he could do. Recently I went on the
mission to find a sport again, when I can across Special
Olympics. I wasn't sure that he would be able to join
Special Olympics at the time but figured I would try
anyways. I got to looking at the schedules and discussed
the basketball with Andrew and his father, Earl. Andrew
stated that he would like to try it, so I contacted
Special Olympics in Seminole County the next day. Andrew
started the basketball skills that
weekend. Everyone was so nice and was a great help.
Andrew started improving in school and checks his
schedules every Saturday to plan for the next
practice. This has helped his confidence level and his
self-esteem. As a parent I am grateful that this is
available for children like Andrew. The coaches are
wonderful, they take the time to help the
children. Andrew has role models that treat him
normal, like any other children. They are really
amazing. Now that Basketball is over Andrew has joined
Bocce. I think we are all going to be busy for a while.
Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for
bringing our family closer.
The Lytle
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BETTER HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR OUR
ATHLETES!
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VOLUNTEER OF THE
MONTH
Amy Cottrill
Coach
Basketball, Unified Partner
I was born in Bradenton, Fl and
lived there my entire life before moving to Auburn, Al
and Gainesville, Fl to attend college. After college, I
moved to Orlando to start Consumer
Advocates. I enjoy all sports, especially
basketball and football, with my favorite teams being
the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Florida Gators, and New
York Giants. I would have to say that I became involved
with SOSC because of Aaron Hudson, as I began working
with him in May of 2008 and he introduced me to Nin
at bowling, and the rest is history. I look forward to
many more years of Special Olympics and really enjoy
seeing the athletes enjoy themselves in
whatever sparks their interests. Again, I hope this
is helpful, but if I need to provide a little more, then
don't hesitate to call. Take care and I will see you
soon.
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Our next meeting will be on
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at St. Mary Magdalen Church
- in the Annex. 6:30-7:30: AIC &
Management Team Committees
7:30-8:30: Management Team
Committee Directors
If you are interested in
joining a committee, please contact Marie El-khoury at
407-782-0525 or
Mel-khoury@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
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and..WE STILL NEED A
TRUCK!
Our Equestrian program is in
need of a new truck and quick! If you know of
anyone who can work out a great deal for our program,
please let us know!
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HOW
TO MAKE A DONATION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEMINOLE
COUNTY
SOSC
is funded primarily through individual and corporate
contributions, grants, sponsorships, and yearly
fundraisers. This financial assistance covers many
essential expenses including equipment, uniforms,
transportation, meals, lodging, volunteer training, and
more. Any contribution or assistance you can provide to
help SOSC meet these financial goals is greatly
appreciated! If you would like to make a donation by mail,
please send your contribution to the following
address:
Special Olympics
Seminole County
PO Box 520742
Longwood, FL 32750-0742
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THIS MONTH'S EDITION OF THE
"SEMINOLE SPIRIT"
WAS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Would you like to sponsor a
newsletter? Please contact Winston Jones at
407-923-3902
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Special Olympics Seminole County
relies greatly on assistance from Sponsors. They are
always in need, not only to provide financial help, but
to offer safe and productive training facilities to our
athletes. Without the generous donations of many
organizations, our athletes would not have the
facilities, equipment, volunteers or funds to
train and compete on a year-round
basis for free. We all appreciate
everyone's support!
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The mission of Special Olympics is to
provide year-round sports training and competition in a
variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years
of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving
them the opportunities to develop physical fitness,
demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a
sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their
families, other Special Olympics Athletes, and the
community. To Learn More About Special
Olympics and it's History Click
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On behalf of Special Olympics
Seminole County, we appreciate all the Volunteers,
Coaches, Sponsors and Donors who have contributed
their time, talents and treasures to help make our
program a
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Free Annual Senior Health
Fair
Wednesday February 18, 2009
10:00am - 1:00pm
Sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs and the
Advisory Board for the Disabled.
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Have you
ever thought about getting a job+ Having extra money to
spend? Being more independent.?
Vocational Rehabilitation Services can help you achieve
those goals. We are state a agency whose job is to
assist people with disabilities to obtain employment. We
provide assessment, job coaching, and supported employment
services to those that need that extra help.
If you live in
SeminoleCounty we have two offices to serve you, in Sanford
and Casselberry.
We have
an open orientation in the Casselberry office every Tuesday
and Thursday morning at 8:45 a.m.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
917 East
436. Casselberry, FL. 32707.
Call or
have someone call for you, to get further directions.
407-262-7428.
If you
really want to get a job we can help
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The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services
and the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. provide
social activities throughout the year at minimal cost to the
mentally and physically challenged population in Altamonte
Springs surrounding communities.
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ANGELS AMONG
US
Some of the
Athletes Have
more than
athletic talent...Angels Among Us, provides an
opportunity to share their talents in a an extraordinary
performance of singing, dancing and comedy under the direction
of Fr. Tom Smith, and Elsie Doughty of St. Mary
Magdalen
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Through quality and innovation, Quest
has built communities where people with disabilities have
achieved their goals for more than 40 years. From a variety of
residential and employment options, to behavioral therapy and
even a recreational summer camp, Quest serves more than 1,000
individuals on any given day in Central Florida. By offering
these opportunities to learn, live, work and play, children
and adults can imagine and achieve their full
capabilities. |
UCP Central
Florida
Serving kids with all types of special
needs, including cerbral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism,
speech and developmental delays, vision and hearing
impairments |
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CARD serves children and adults of all levels of
intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like
disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, dual sensory
impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss in
addition to other disabling
conditions. |
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Nathaniel's Hope was founded in 2002 to meet the needs
of kids with special needs (VIP Kids) and their families. VIP
Kids are those with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden
disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those that
are medically fragile. Through their personal experience with
their son Nathaniel, co-founders Tim and Marie Kuck saw
first-hand how demanding it can be to raise a child with
special needs. |
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Agency for Persons with
Disabilities
The APD works in partnership with local
communities and private providers to assist people who have
developmental disabilities and their families. APD also
provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with
developmental disabilities for supports and
services. |
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FLORIDA DISABILITIES
COUNCIL
The
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is a
non-profit organization funded through federal assistance from
the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on
Developmental Disabilities. The Council accomplishes its
mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate
new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity,
inclusion and self-determination of individuals with
developmental disabilities in all facets of community
life.
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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
The Down Syndrome Association of
Central Florida is the leading voice for individuals with Down
syndrome and their families. We offer hope, encouragement and
acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness so that
each may realize their potential as members of our
community. |
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF
AMERICA
The mission or goal of the Autism Society of Greater
Orlando is that all individuals within the autism spectrum
will be provided a lifetime network of opportunities to become
fully accepted, included, and actively participating members
of our community, through family support, education, and
advocacy, and public
awareness. |
INTERNET
FAMILY FUN
Fun n
Learning
Family Night Plans is the premiere place to get the best
family friendly activities and games.
Webkinz
Webkinz pets are lovable plush pets that each come with a
unique Secret Code. With it, you enter Webkinz World where you
care for your virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and
play the best kids games on the net!
If you have any suggestions
for other sites, please email to
enews@specialolym
icsseminolecounty.org
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