This month, SOGA would like to take the opportunity to recognize one of its most long standing partners, SUPERVALU. Supporting SOGA as far back as 1988, SUPERVALU is not only a leader in the grocery retailing industry; they are leaders in the community.
A tradition of fresh thinking – that’s how SUPERVALU approaches an ever-changing market. SUPERVALU’s 135 years of food logistics innovation, coupled with their established retail expertise, gives them a unique blend of capabilities and a highly complementary business model that’s unlocking new opportunities.
Through innovation and focus, SUPERVALU has grown into a retail network of more than 2,500 stores. They also serve more than 5,000 retail end points via their supply chain and support services. Since 1870, the enduring mission of their approximately 200,000 employees has been to serve their customers better than anyone else could serve them.
SUPERVALU’s approach and accomplishments have earned considerable recognition within and beyond the industry. Among these are: Fortune 500 Company, Fortune Most Admired Company, Forbes Platinum 400 Company, Among Minnesota’s top public companies, Dividends paid to shareholders for more than 60 years.
For the 10th consecutive year, SUPERVALU will sponsor the Gymnastics venue at the 2010 Summer Games. As such, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the SUPERVALU team for their continued support. We could not dream up a better advocate for the organization and the athletes we serve. We feel privileged to have your support. Thank you SUPERVALU!
Connection: Get in the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia
by SOGAJoin the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia June 5-12
Pump some air in those bike tires and sign up for the 2010 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. The ride will take place in middle Georgia June 5-12. A loop ride beginning and ending in Fayetteville with overnight stops in Griffin, Thomaston, Columbus LaGrange and Newnan. Visit www.brag.org for more information.
Connection Ways to Help: Coupon book
by SOGAIf you live in the greater Athens or greater Gainesville areas, you can save at least $1,000 at local restaurants and family entertainment venues by buying a Coupon Book. In addition to saving yourself a lot of money, 50 percent of the proceeds of each book is donated to SOGA. Learn more about the types of offers included in the books.
Connection: Boccefest (2)
by SOGADay in the sun and some bocce at Boccefest May 8
Put the 2010 Boccefest on your calendar — the fun and relaxed bocce ball tournament is Saturday, May 8 at Candler Park in Atlanta. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and coolers for an afternoon of live music, delicious bar-b-que by Dickey’s, and great prizes! Teams consist of four players and registration is $35 per person. Onlookers are invited to come out and enjoy the festivities, too, by cheering on your friends for $20. For more information or to register click here. You can also e-mail Cassidy Moody or call at 770-414-9390 ext. 107
Connection: Art Auction (top)
by SOGAArt Auction: March 13th
Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD!!! On March 13th Special Olympics Georgia will once again host the ever-popular Art Auction fundraiser at a fabulous million dollar home on 1125 West Conway Drive. It is a fantastic evening of fine art and so much more. The evening also includes a silent auction, live entertainment, delicious food and great door prizes, not to mention, an inspirational speech by one of Special Olympics Georgia’s outstanding athletes. Click here to purchase your tickets or to learn more.
Connection: Polar Plunge photos
by SOGAPolar Plunge: A Huge Success!
The 1st Annual Polar Plunge was a huge success raising $50,000 for our athletes. More than 175 supporters plunged into the chilly waters of Lake Lanier Islands on February 20th. Many donned zany costumes and enjoyed taking a turn at dunking a cop in our unique dunk tank! View photos by clicking here and we look forward to seeing you next year at Lake Lanier.
Connection: Knight for Kids
by SOGAKnight for Kids: March 20th
After the Cops & Rodders Car Show, stay for a fantastic evening to continue helping to support Special Olympics GA! Admission is $50 per person, but includes dinner and one chance to win the door prize of a 2010 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe! The last ticket in the barrel at the end of the night wins the amazing Harley! Don’t miss out on the most entertaining night of the year as the competition gets interesting as the night goes on! For more information please click here.
Connection: Cops & Rodders
by SOGACops & Rodders Car & Motorcycle Show & Driver Safety Fair: March 20th
Come out and see all makes and models of cars, motorcycles and trucks, including retired and active emergency vehicles. Cost is $20 per vehicle to enter the car show, but spectators are free to attend! Also this year, there will be a driver safety fair. It’s a great place for teen drivers (or drivers of any age) to learn important safe driving techniques and meet the professionals. For more information, please click here.
Connection: Volunteer of the Month
by SOGAMarch Volunteer of the Month: Carl Huff
For the 2010 Indoor Winter Games, SOGA was looking for someone to fill in the role of Volunteer Coordinator for Basketball Team Play. This is one of our largest venues and calls for long hours each day. It’s an important role because the he is responsible for making sure that volunteers are in place and trained, which is a requirement for the venue to run successfully. Volunteer Carl Huff rose to the challenge.
It is not an ideal first SOGA volunteer experience since the job requires a lot of responsibility but it is also difficult to find individuals who are reliable for the job. Carl quickly learned what he could about the venue and his role and came to all of the planning meetings. Throughout the weekend, Carl was at the venue early and quickly took charge of the entire venue. Staff members and several volunteers noted how wonderful he was in the role. He took the time to talk to each volunteer and made sure that each one of them felt like they were contributing in a vital role at the venue, rotating fans in the stands volunteers so they too had a chance to work a field position.
Thank you Carl for your dedication to SOGA and the State Indoor Winter Games. Congratulations on being the March Volunteer of the Month.
Connection: sponsor spotlight
by SOGAThis month, SOGA would like to take the opportunity to recognize one of its most long standing partners, SUPERVALU. Supporting SOGA as far back as 1988, SUPERVALU is not only a leader in the grocery retailing industry; they are leaders in the community.
A tradition of fresh thinking – that’s how SUPERVALU approaches an ever-changing market. SUPERVALU’s 135 years of food logistics innovation, coupled with their established retail expertise, gives them a unique blend of capabilities and a highly complementary business model that’s unlocking new opportunities.
Through innovation and focus, SUPERVALU has grown into a retail network of more than 2,500 stores. They also serve more than 5,000 retail end points via their supply chain and support services. Since 1870, the enduring mission of their approximately 200,000 employees has been to serve their customers better than anyone else could serve them.
SUPERVALU’s approach and accomplishments have earned considerable recognition within and beyond the industry. Among these are: Fortune 500 Company, Fortune Most Admired Company, Forbes Platinum 400 Company, Among Minnesota’s top public companies, Dividends paid to shareholders for more than 60 years.
For the 10th consecutive year, SUPERVALU will sponsor the Gymnastics venue at the 2010 Summer Games. As such, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the SUPERVALU team for their continued support. We could not dream up a better advocate for the organization and the athletes we serve. We feel privileged to have your support. Thank you SUPERVALU!
Gwinnett H.S. students start R-word campaign today
by SOGAToday, Mill Creek High School students in Gwinnett County collected pledges from 130 students to not use the R-word “retarded.” Until Friday, students in the Best Buddies club, a club that focuses on the interaction between regular education students and students with special needs, will continue to collect pledges and signing a huge banner to show support during lunchtime and before school.
By Wednesday afternoon, so many students signed the banner that six more feet of paper needed to be added to accommodate signatures.
Best Buddies members want their classmates to be informed about the impact that their peers with disabilities have had on them, said teacher Jennifer Rolfes. So, they encourage their classmates to remove slang words from their vocabularies that may hurt someone else.
Thank you Best Buddies at Mill Creek High School. Keep up the good work!
If your school is working on the R-word campaign and have an interesting story to share, please e-mail Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.