Local Macon area runners covered nearly 2,300 miles last month in the 27th Annual GEICO Road Race to benefit Special Olympics Area 7 Mid Georgia. Together, the 585 runners – including 157 associates from GEICO – raised over $45,000.
The funding to Area 7 , Special Olympics helps over 710 Special Olympics athletes in the Middle Georgia area participate in track and field, basketball, bowling, golf and sailing competitions every year.
The check was formally presented on April 27th. by Gary Musolf and other representatives from GEICO, to the Area7-Special Olympics Management Team. Those present included Jesse Griggers- Treasurer, Nalini Isaac- Chair, Walter Dean-Sports Competition, Ann Kearbey -Volunteers, Becky Pruitt-Media, Liz Ferguson-Fundraising Timmy Pruitt-Athlete & Matt Walters- Competition. Danny Knight the SOGA State Regional manager thanked GEICO for their generous support and everyone celebrated with cake and punch.
Coordinators, Volunteers, Athletes and Coaches/Volunteers from Bibb, Jones, and Putnam Counties attended the presentation, to show their appreciation of the ongoing support from GEICO. We had a FULL house!
These GEICO staff were in the Award Presentation and in the photo Left to Right.
Gary Musolf, Assistant Vice President
John Stack, Underwriting Analyst
Keely Porter, Claims Supervisor
Randy Thompson, Regional Claims Director
Sandy Springs Online Auction: Paintings, gift cards, sports stuff
by SOGAHere’s the perfect place to look for Father’s Day gifts. Support the efforts of the Sandy Springs Police Department’s efforts in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Bid on fabulous items online from autographed sports memorabilia, dining gift cards, framed art work, children’s items, and much more! All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Georgia. Check out the online auction here.
Coaches: Take the Principles of Coaching Course Online
by SOGABelow, you will read a testimonial from our first Special Olympics coach to pass the course. To take advantage of this self-paced course with a live instructor who monitors the assignments and quiz results, go to www.elearn.wvu.edu/Continuing and click on “Career Training”, supply your credit card to pay $35 and receive a URL to access the course.
Payment covers working with and getting feedback from the instructor, ability to access all of the materials, ability to download and print assignments and access to the course for 6 months that can be renewed at no cost for an additional 6 months if needed.
First Coach Passing the Principles of Coaching Online Course via West Virginia University’s Extended Learning Department was accomplished mid May by Patricia Smith from Franklin, Virginia. Here is what Pat conveyed about the instructor Sandra Ryder, Esq., Ph.D., and the course: “Thank you so much for all your help. I really enjoyed the class. It was very informative and helped me in preparing the training sessions better. I have forwarded the information to other coaches in my area and am highly recommending it. Thank you again for everything.”
June Volunteer of the Month: Tori Allen
by SOGAVictoria (Tori) Allen volunteered for the first time at 2010 State Indoor Winter Games. When she came on board, she stepped into a role with huge responsibility. She was a part of the Winter Games games management team and headed up the role of souvenir sales coordinator. This meant that she was in charge of the souvenir sales for the entire weekend including making sure the merchandise arrived, tables were set up at correct venues, volunteers were in place and sales went accordingly all weekend long. It was a challenging role, but Tori handled the pressure well and everything ran smoothly.
When the role of aquatics volunteer coordinator suddenly became available for the 2010 Summer Games, the staff knew Tori would be excellent in the position. Aquatics is one of our largest venues at Summer Games and runs the entire weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday. At Games, Tori took on her role and remained level headed when things got a little too hectic or volunteers became short towards the end of the day. Tori helped to make the venue run smoothly and successfully.
Because of her dedication to SOGA and all of her efforts this year, Tori is our volunteer of the month.
Plan a day of watching The TOUR Championship
by SOGAJust pick a day or more from Wednesday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 26 and watch of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola for $60 Wednesday per day at East Lake Golf Club. For every ticket purchased, $30 is donated to Special Olympics Georgia. But you must enter the code TCSGSH. But remember to enter the code: TCSGSH.
THE TOUR comes after 33 weeks and three playoff events. When you purchase online, you save 10 percent!
Contact Georgia Milton-Sheats at Georgia.Milton-Sheats@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or visit http://www.theplayofffinale.com/ and enter the promotional code TCSGSH.
Spotlight on BRAG
by SOGAWe would like to recognize a fellow non-profit organization— Bicycle Ride Across Georgia Inc., or BRAG. It is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing affordable, family-oriented, quality bicycle tours in and across Georgia, with an emphasis on bicycling safety, education, and, most of all, fun.
Click here to read more about BRAG on our Sponsor Spotlight page.
BRAG and its riders have been valued supporters of Special Olympics Georgia for several years. Not only does BRAG donate a portion of the registration fees paid by its participants to Special Olympics Georgia, they also raise money for individual athletes so that they too can participate in the ride free of charge.
BRAG is an annual odyssey giving participants an opportunity to discover the beauty of Georgia by bicycle. It is not a race; it is a family-oriented tour. It is recreational, social, and, in many ways, educational. While it is a strenuous journey, all types of people with all levels of cycling experience—college students, first graders, judges, soldiers, teachers, and grandparents—have completed BRAG. It’s like a fun summer camp for the whole family.
Check out our NEW Resource Library
by SOGAWe’ve added a Resource Library to our site to put any information you may need at your fingertips! Here, you can find a complete Agency Resource Guide, Volunteer Paperwork, everything you need to run a successful program, and much more. Check it out HERE.
GEICO Raises over $45,000 for Area 7 Special Olympics
by SOGALocal Macon area runners covered nearly 2,300 miles last month in the 27th Annual GEICO Road Race to benefit Special Olympics Area 7 Mid Georgia. Together, the 585 runners – including 157 associates from GEICO – raised over $45,000.
The funding to Area 7 , Special Olympics helps over 710 Special Olympics athletes in the Middle Georgia area participate in track and field, basketball, bowling, golf and sailing competitions every year.
The check was formally presented on April 27th. by Gary Musolf and other representatives from GEICO, to the Area7-Special Olympics Management Team. Those present included Jesse Griggers- Treasurer, Nalini Isaac- Chair, Walter Dean-Sports Competition, Ann Kearbey -Volunteers, Becky Pruitt-Media, Liz Ferguson-Fundraising Timmy Pruitt-Athlete & Matt Walters- Competition. Danny Knight the SOGA State Regional manager thanked GEICO for their generous support and everyone celebrated with cake and punch.
Coordinators, Volunteers, Athletes and Coaches/Volunteers from Bibb, Jones, and Putnam Counties attended the presentation, to show their appreciation of the ongoing support from GEICO. We had a FULL house!
These GEICO staff were in the Award Presentation and in the photo Left to Right.
Gary Musolf, Assistant Vice President
John Stack, Underwriting Analyst
Keely Porter, Claims Supervisor
Randy Thompson, Regional Claims Director
Area 7 Summer Games a huge success!
by SOGAOn Thursday April 15, Area 7 games took place at Mt. de Sales Academy’s Cavalier Field in Macon. Over 300 Special Olympics Georgia Athletes from 9 different agencies in Area 7 showed up for the event. Lots of various events were offered such as 5oM Run/Walk, 100M Run/Walk, Shot Put, Softball Throw, and Standing/Running Long Jump. A great time was had by all in attendance. A special thanks to members of the Area 7 Management Team and the official event sponsor, GEICO- Area 7 Games were a huge success due to your generous support and efforts.
Athletes receive their awards at the games.
Athletes who participated in the games pictured with the GEICO Gecko
Don’t miss the yard sale this weekend!
by SOGASOGA is having a HUGE yard sale Friday and Saturday, so stop by Chestnut Drive Church, 3545 Chestnut Dr., Doraville, GA 30340. We will sell gently used items, including dining room tables and chairs, couches, TVs, cabinets, dressers, clothes, DVDs, household accessories, lamps, grills, books, and much more. All proceeds raised will go to the athletes of SOGA, so come out and shop while helping our athletes at the same time.
The yard sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
For info, call 678-637-2459 or Click Here
SOGA Athlete Receives “Peach of an Athlete” Award
by SOGAOn March 30, 2010 SOGA Athlete Evan Morriss was awarded the 2010 Boy Scouts Peach of an Athlete Award. Congratulations Evan!