Transcript SPECIAL OLYMPICS

District Deputies’ Mid-Year Organizational
Meeting
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
December 3-4, 2010
SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONS
Region 1 – Southwestern Ontario
Region 2 – South Central Ontario
Region 3 – Niagara-Haldimand
Region 4 – Snowbelt Region
Region 5 – Golden Horseshoe Region
Region 6 – Georgian Bay Lakelands
Region 7 – Ottawa – Rideau – St. Lawrence
Region 8 – Northwestern Ontario
Region 9 – The Near North
Region 10 – Northeastern Ontario
Region 11 – Toronto
Region 12 – Eastern Ontario
DISTRICT DEVELOPERS
Each District is supported by a Special
Olympics Ontario District Developer who is
responsible for assisting communities in all
aspects of growth and development, which
includes athletes, volunteers, school
programs and sports clubs.
In your Region, the District Developer is your
contact person with Special Olympics.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Consider becoming active in the Special
Olympics program in your area…
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Sports Programs
Sports Competitions
Administration
Fundraising
VOLUNTEERS
The District Developers have been able to continually
count on the support of the Knights in their area,
especially whenever there has been a need for volunteers.
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Memorial Swim Meet in December 2010
Winter/Spring Basketball League 2010/11
New Special Olympics Council in Aurora
Bowling Tournament in January 2011
Special Olympics Volunteer Oath
"I promise to give of the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have
the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics not just as an
expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I
promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much
more in return.“
HOMETOWN GAMES
are the local competitions held in the communities
where the Special Olympians live.
Why not consider…
• HOSTING AN EVENT
• SPONSORING AN EVENT
• BEING A VOLUNTEER
ADOPT AN ATHLETE
MEMBERSHIP
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Invite a Special Olympian to speak
at one of your Councils’ General
Meetings.
Many Special Olympians meet the criteria
for membership in either the Knights of
Columbus or the Columbian Squires.
PROGRAMS
(Knights of Columbus/Special Olympics)
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Blue Jays Day
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Free Throw Competition
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Soccer Challenge
TORONTO BLUE JAYS DAY
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Saturday July 16th (Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay)
Sponsor tickets for Special Olympians at $25 each
K of C can attend the game at the same reduced rate
On field benefits for Special Olympians include 7th
inning stretch, cheque presentation and first pitch.
A SPECIAL DAY WITH THE
BLUE JAYS
FIRST PITCH
WELCOME TABLE
7TH INNING STRETCH
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
FREE THROW
AND
SOCCER CHALLENGE
Special Olympics Ontario has shown an interest
in participating in both the Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Competition and Soccer Challenge.
Councils and Districts are asked to please invite
and assist the Special Olympians in their areas to
take part in the different levels of competition
(School, Council, District, etc.).
FUNDRAISING
The Ontario Knights have raised over $84,000
for Special Olympics during 2009/2010…
• 50/50 Draws – $40,000
• Donations – $27,500 (including
funds for Hometown Games)
• Tootsie Rolls – $16,700
ONTARIO STATE COUNCIL
TOOTSIE ROLL®
FUNDRAISER
RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR LOCAL
CHARITIES AND SPECIAL
OLYMPICS ONTARIO
IS FOR EVERY DISTRICT IN
ONTARIO TO PARTICIPATE IN
THIS FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
Ontario Special Olympics
and the
Knights of Columbus
For the latest information please visit our website at
http://oso-koc.com/
Thank you for your support of
the Special Olympics