Monday, April 28, 2008

Bowling Fund Raiser

Date: May 2, 2008
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Massapequa Bowl & Lounge ( http://www.massapequabowl.com/ )
Contact: John Pulsinelli
mbabowl@gmail.com
(516) 704 - 3114

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Weekly Program Report:

April 18, 2008

Warren Fletcher:
Our very own Warren Fletcher will be the recipient of the:

EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award
At Disability Awareness Night at Shea Stadium on June 25.

Anyone who has met Warren knows that this award could not be given to a more deserving person. Warren is an amazing man who has devoted his life to helping others and all of us here at Special Olympics are extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him over the last 20 years. Warren is an invaluable representative and member of our organization and we are overjoyed to share in recognition at Shea Stadium. There may be some tickets available at our office for this event, but we urge everyone to go out make sure you are there on the 25 to show Warren your appreciation. Congratulation Warren!!!!!

Fordham Basketball and Aquatics:
All Athletes attending Fordham on April 19th have to be at our Office by 7:30am if you want to take the bus. The bus will leave at 7:30am, we need to make registration by 8:30am at Fordham and traffic will be tough because of the arrival of the Pope.

If you have any questions please contact Casey Reisig at creisig@nyso.org


Summer Sports:
Summer is upon us. Please be aware that summer Sports Training is starting now in some sports. Please see the attached Training Club Calendar to find out when and where to go. There are a few Training Clubs beginning in April so don’t miss out.


Spring Games:
Spring Games will be here before you know it so be sure to sign up to Volunteer as soon as possible. If you would like to get involved or know someone who does please call the office at 631- 254- 1465. All Volunteer positions are open so sign up now! Coach for the Day; help out in the Village Etc…

There is only one more HOD meetings in April.

It will be held on April 27, 2008 at the Patchogue Library from 1pm until 2pm


Pre-Registration Information

Please come to the Special Olympics anytime from Monday April 21st – Wednesday April 30th between the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to pick up your pre-registration materials.

Please bring your medical & consent folder/binder so we can check and make sure it is up to date.

Pre-registration materials include:
· Wristbands for athletes
· Bibs
· Lunch Tickets
· Parking Pass

Only the HOD can check in their delegation.

Great Neck Basketball Tournament :
The Great Neck Basketball Tournament is on June 8th
All registration forms must be returned by May 30th
All training clubs are required to register in advance. Please submit the following information to Special Olympics New York-Long Island Region no later than May 30, 2008:
· Completed Athlete & Coaches registration forms, including alternates
· All Coaches are required to have in their possession AT ALL TIMES updated medical and Consent forms for each Athlete
Please see attached registration packet


2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games :
2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is looking for qualified volunteer officals. If you are interested in applying for positions in Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding or Speedskating please fill out the appropriate application and send it in to the office via mail, fax or email.


Equestrian Volunteers Needed:
Special Olympics New York Long Island Region is about to begin it’s Equestrian training and we need Volunteers to help out at some training locations. If you are interested in helping out on Tuesday or Thursday nights or Saturday days please contact our office.

Please see attached Volunteer Form.
Rosters / Edit Lists

For those of you who have sent in your Rosters / Edit List already, we would like to thank you for helping us move forward. If you have not yet sent one in, please send it in ASAP. If you intend to compete in Spring Games you have to hand in your Roster as well as your registration packet.


American Roadside:
American Roadside Burger "Gold Medal Burger"
American Burger has teamed up with Special Olympics and is now a proud Sponsor of SONY LI. Please visit their location at
80 East Main Street in Smithtown
Buy aGold Medal BurgerbetweenFebruary 1st and December 31st 2008andAmerican Roadside
http://www.americanroadsideburgers.com/
American Roadside will donate $1.00to supportthe athletes ofSpecial Olympics New YorkLong Island Region with every purchase!

Friday, April 11, 2008

PROGRAM UPDATE

Swimming Training School this Sunday:

There will be a Swimming Training School this Sunday at the Cross Island YMCA at 12:00 noon run by Jacquie Soulier.

Fordham Basketball and Aquatics:

All Athletes attending Fordham on April 19th have to be at our Office by 7:30am if you want to take the bus. The bus will leave at 7:30am, we need to make registration by 8:30am at Fordham.

If you have any questions please contact Casey Reisig at
creisig@nyso.org


Spring Games:

Spring Games will be here before you know it so be sure to sign up to Volunteer as soon as possible. If you would like to get involved or know someone who does please call the office at 631- 254- 1465. All Volunteer positions are open so sign up now! Coach for the Day; help out in the Village Etc…


There will be 2 Different HOD meetings in April.

The first will be this Sunday April 13, 2008 at the North Bellmore Library from 1pm until 2pm

The second will be held on April 27, 2008 at the Patchogue Library from 1pm until 2pm


Pre-Registration Information

Please come to the Special Olympics anytime from Monday April 21st – Wednesday April 30th between the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to pick up your pre-registration materials.


Please bring your medical & consent folder/binder so we can check and make sure it is up to date.

Pre-registration materials include:
· Wristbands for athletes
· Bibs
· Lunch Tickets
· Parking Pass


Only the HOD can check in their delegation.


Equestrian Volunteers Needed:

Special Olympics New York Long Island Region is about to begin it’s Equestrian training and we need Volunteers to help out at some training locations. If you are interested in helping out on Tuesday or Thursday nights or Saturday days please contact our office.


Rosters / Edit Lists

For those of you who have sent in your Rosters / Edit List already, we would like to thank you for helping us move forward. If you have not yet sent one in, please send it in ASAP. If you intend to compete in Spring Games you have to hand in your Roster as well as your registration packet.


American Roadside:

American Roadside Burger "Gold Medal Burger"
American Burger has teamed up with Special Olympics and is now a proud Sponsor of SONY LI. Please visit their location at

80 East Main Street in Smithtown

Buy a
Gold Medal Burger
between
February 1st and December 31st 2008
and
American Roadside

http://www.americanroadsideburgers.com/

American Roadside will donate $1.00
to support
the athletes of
Special Olympics New York
Long Island Region with every purchase!