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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Letter from 2010 Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
5 2010 Calendar of Events
6 SOGA by the Numbers
6 SOGA Athlete: Katelyn Eaton
7 Accomplishments
7 SOGA Athlete: Tim Pruitt
8 SOGA Young Athlete: Jack Roney
8 Camp Inspire
9 Statement of Activity
9 We Still Need You
10 Board of Directors
11 Honorary Board
12 Staff
13 Sponsors & Contributors
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dear Special Olympics Georgia Fans and Supporters:
In a time of economic downturn and the tightening of belts, Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) held fast to the universal power of sports creating champions, unlocking potential and breaking down barriers. Your belief in “compassion creates action” allowed us to have a great 2009. We are grateful for your continued support
as you spread the word that people with intellectual disabilities are more similar than different from you and I, and that everyone has the right to be treated respectfully. No one should be considered “retarded” or use the “r” word.
SOGA athletes are inspirational in their journey of self-discovery, hard work, and determination, and this continued throughout last year. Helping athletes achieve their dreams are 18,000 engaged volunteers, athletes’ families and friends, generous donors, a knowledgeable Board of Directors, the Honorary Board, law enforcement and our staff. It was these groups working together with the common goal of empowerment and understanding that created success in 2009.
In 2009, we grew the number of participants at State Games, we hosted our first ever week-long athlete camp, began preparing for an individual major gifts campaign and screened more volunteers than ever before. Your unwavering support created a strong momentum and provided SOGA the positive boost needed to kick off our 40 year anniversary in 2010.
At this 40 year mark, we continue to increase the number of participating athletes by five percent. We also continue to grow our volunteer base, which is getting stronger every day. Now more than ever, we are bringing today’s youth without intellectual disabilities into our programs so that they can share in the excitement as well as understand that our athletes and the Special Olympics games are vital in creating a sense of community in Georgia. Thank you for your continued support in helping the athletes achieve their goals and dreams. With your help, we continue to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities and remove obstacles so they feel accepted, respected, and accomplished. We look forward to the future and your support in commemorating 40 years of Special Olympics Georgia in 2010. Sincerely,
GM Sheats Ben Deutsch Georgia Milton-Sheats Ben Deutsch Chief Executive Officer Board Chairman page 4
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Year–Round Law Enforcement Torch Run, Statewide Law enforcement officers from all over Georgia compete in raising money through special events such as “Polar Plunge”, “Cops on Doughnut Shops,” and “Cuffed for a Cause.” Officers carry the “Flame of Hope” into the Opening Ceremony of state games. For more information, visit our Web site and click on Torch Run. May 8 Boccefest Hosted by the Special Olympics Young Leaders (S.O.Y.L.), Boccefest is a full day of bocce ball, sun, food, and live music. Get into the action, visit our Web site and click on the May calendar. May 21-23 State Summer Games, Atlanta Nearly 1,500 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, badminton, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball at Emory University. Come out and be a fan in the stands. Visit our Web site, click on the May calendar. June 6-12 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) BRAG is a week-long bicycle tour across the state of Georgia. More than 1,500 cyclists join in to support Special Olympics Georgia and bike from Fayetteville to Newnan. Join Team SOGA and make a contribution at www.firstgiving.com/brag. June 25 Duck Derby, Marietta Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be raced for prizes at Six Flags White Water in Marietta. Adopt a duck at www.atlantaduckderby.com. Come out and cheer on your duck. July 12-16 Camp Inspire, Winder Sixty athlete campers and 30 youth, volunteers and staff take part in a week-long camp where athletes train in Special Olympics Georgia sports in a camping environment. The week-long camp is free to campers and co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Georgia Council. August 20-22 State Masters Bowling, Warner Robins State Horse Show, Perry More than 1,000 bowlers, who are at least 22 years old, will compete in Warner Robins. Visit www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org to make a donation and support the athletes. In Perry, athletes and unified sports partners demonstrate their personal best at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in various equestrian competitions. Visit our Web site, click on the August calendar. September 10-12 Sailing Regatta, Lake Lanier Sail for Champions, presented by the Southern Sailing Club (SSC), is a full day of boating and sun at Lake Lanier. Last year, more than 30 skippers and their vessels participated in the event. Visit the Web site’s September calendar and sign up. November 12-14 State Fall Games, Statesboro Over 1,000 athletes will compete in bocce, cycling, golf, softball, and long distance running and walking in beautiful Statesboro. The annual spectacular event is open and free to the public. Visit our Web site, click on to the November calendar. September 22-25 East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta Watch THE TOUR Championship, presented by Coca-Cola, for $60 per day and if you purchase online, you’ll save 10 percent. Remember to enter the code TCSGSH. Visit our Web site, click on to the September calendar.
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SOGA BY THE NUMBERS Registered Athletes 23,078 New Registered Athletes 3,875 Registered Young Adults 781 Unified Partners 6,001 Certified Coaches 3,815 Coaches Clinics 72 Parks and Recreation Partners 66 Family Action Network Members 69 Young Athlete Presentations 97 Global Messenger Presentations 138 Volunteers Fall Games 1,367 Horse Show 124 Indoor Winter Games 1,176 Master Bowling 324 Summer Games 1,799 Law Enforcement Torch Run 1,000 Healthy Athletes Screening Fun Fitness 125 Health Promotion 104 Hearing Screening 80 Opening Eyes 210 Special Smiles 228
~ A Trailblazer in Sports and Spirit ~ The Story of Katelyn Eaton
The first time Katelyn Eaton swam down a competition lane at State Summer Games, she heard her family’s cheers and turned around to wave hello. Winning is good, but competing, feeling loved ones’ support, and being recognized is reward enough. So being the only Special Olympics athlete applauded at a regional sports awards night was more than exciting. It is Katelyn’s joyful spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that earned her the athletics award that only one other athlete in history has won among athletes without disabilities. The award, named after well-known Kennesaw State University athletics benefactor Bobbie Bailey, recognized the achievements of about 30 high school female athletes from 34 schools in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow
and Douglas counties. Hearing her name called out at Kennesaw State University’s auditorium was Katelyn’s proudest moment. Among the competition medals, the high school letter for swimming and track and field competitions, this is the biggest award the Cherokee High School student has received since she began competing at the age of 12. “It’s wonderful that people with special needs are more accepted and recognized. Even though not all students are at the same level of ability, the effort is at the same level and they still have a competitive desire,” said Katelyn’s mom Ginger Eaton. Katelyn’s parents describe her as a personal, loving, caring and sensitive child. “She’s really never met someone she doesn’t like,” her dad Tom said. “She just enjoys camaraderie, whether her teammates have intellectual disabilities or not. She taught us years ago what was really important; everyone is happy, healthy and together,” Ginger said.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Held successful Young Athletes demonstration with 49 people in attendance. • 48 athletes attended Athlete Camp held for the first time. • 78 Coaches Clinics were offered. • 680 coaches attended the clinics. • Over 800 athletes attended at least one Healthy Athletes screening. • Met and exceeded Southeast Games Revenue. • Dunwoody Country Club donated $35,000 from their charity events. • The Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic posted an increase and netted SOGA $27,851. • Received a one-time only $20,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation. • Entered into a new program with Dial America that increased revenue. • Raised over $100,000 for the first time from the “Cops on Doughnut” Shops event. • Exceeded the Summer Games revenue goal by $9,800. • Exceeded the Fall Games revenue goal by $7,000.
`Athlete Overcomes Medically Fragile Challenges with a Camera ~ The Story of Tim Pruitt Athlete Tim Pruitt gives new meaning to the expression taking time to smell the roses. It has become his gift. Tim hangs back and takes his time photographing people and still life. He has photographed award winning beautiful images that faster paced photographers might miss. One of his photos, a cowboy in a plaid shirt, jeans and cowboy hat, tipping his head and snoozing in a lawn chair, won great acclaim at the Georgia National Fair winning first prize. His photo was selected out of 1,000-plus other entries in the beginner’s category.
Tim is medically fragile and sometimes has to wear a cast because his bones are weak. He doesn’t participate in contact sports so he competes in skills competitions instead. His participation in sports is somewhat limited, so photography has given him the world. “Pictures make me feel good,” Tim says. His mother, Becky Pruitt, said light-heartedly that Tim, a senior at
Jones County High School, is so laid back that people can easily think he doesn’t enjoy much. Tim is a member of the ShutterBugs Camera Club in Macon, where athletes learn photography and take field trips. Just two years ago, Pruitt and other club members learned how to hold the camera, turn it on, and change the batteries. They went on field trips to Massey Lanes Gardens, Scarborough Gardens, and the River Walk to photograph the beauty of daylilies, camellias, and still life settings. Since then, he and his family always pack the camera so he can photograph
his favorite things on everyday trips. “This was the opportunity to compete in the real world; and say, ‘I am a photographer. Here are my prints,’” said the camera club founder Jim Berry. Today, Tim is breaking ground not only for himself but for other athletes alike. “I think people are realizing that people with special needs have abilities and skills like you and me,” Berry said. “Let’s put a camera in their hands. They’re seeing that there is beauty all around them now.” page 7
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~ ~ Young Athlete Makes a Great Start in Cognitive Development ~
The Story of Jack Roney
When physical therapist Skye Camp met seven-year-old Jack Roney, who has autism, he would scream during one-on -one therapy. That plan didn’t work so she brought him into a small class that played follow the leader, threw and caught balls, ran and hopped.
Twice a week, students participate in exercises within the Special Olympics Young Athletes program, where children learn the basics of cognitive development, hand-eye coordination and motor skills. The school is one of about 60 similar programs in Georgia.
“I would watch him and if Michael or another student would roll the ball, it was as if Jack said to himself, “if Michael did it, I’ll do it, too,” Camp said. “Everything I couldn’t get him to do, he did in a group setting,” she said.
Jack and other Young Athletes are introduced to sports, with the goal of preparing them for Special Olympics. The program focuses on basics crucial to cognitive development. Young athletes begin to interact with other children, whether or not they have intellectual disabilities. Jack’s mother Jennifer Roney, said Camp and the program has already changed his life. “Sometimes, other children still can’t understand Jack. Even with autism, he’s been a child who’s been social and wants to interact and this has given him a chance to make friends,” she said.
Camp Inspire The mission of Camp Inspire is to provide Special Olympics Georgia athletes the opportunity to attend an overnight, week- long camp, where they train in sports in a camp atmosphere; encouraging play, laughter and fun.
Camp Inspire hosted 48 campers and 12 counselors from all over Georgia in 2009 in activities ranging from sports to dance. At first, some campers were shy about the experience ahead of them. Others missed parents because this was their first time away from home. But as the days went on, friendships formed, fun caught on, and by the end of the week, campers developed lasting relationships and memories that will live on. Staff members who lead camp said:
●“The silly songs sang during camp helped break down the barriers our society constructs and created a sense of community among our athletes and our staff,” said Daniel Lockart. ●“I saw the athletes smiling and laughing with one another, I saw them set goals and surpass those goals every day, I saw them try new things for the very first time, and I saw them develop friendships that will last a lifetime,” said Emily Young. ●“I have seen many athletes since camp and they recognize me by name and continue to talk about how much fun they had and cannot wait for next Year,” said Rex Dorsey. page 8
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A Young Athlete participates in an exercise at State Games in 2009.
Statement of Activity For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 Support and revenue Support and Contributions $3,030,877 In-kind Contributions $320,449 Special Events $821,748 Other Income $208,682 Total Unrestricted Support and Revenue $5,284,840 Expenses Sports and Training $1,397,120 Field Services $1,435,173 Public Education $249,713 Public Relations $122,552 General Administrative $208,501 Development $702,385 Total Expenses $4,115,444
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Even With Your Support, We Still Need You…
• We need your help to spread the word, tell the stories, and bring more awareness about our courageous athletes.
• Sign up to volunteer at State Games and Special Events and witness firsthand the the amazing athletes that make up Special Olympics Georgia.
• Make a donation in honor of a friend or family member. • Attend a coach’s clinic. • Make a monetary donation or a wish list donation by visiting our Web site at
www.specialolympicsga.org and click the Support tab. • Come be a fan in the stands at State Games. • Add our Web site into your browser favorites so you can keep up with us. • Join an athlete team by becoming a Coach or a Unified Sports Partner. • Take a stand against the “R” word; no one should be called retarded. • Encourage your local law enforcement to get involved with the Law Enforcement
Torch Run.
2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Ben Deutsch Mark Miller Vice President Corporate Communications Chairman & CEO, AllConnect, Inc. The Coca-Cola Company Helen Nasser Vice Chairperson Vice President, Operations and Finance Bryan Davis Advanced Bioservices Partner, Jones Day, LLP Secretary John Richert Audra Dial Region Head, Southeast Investment Banking Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP Barclays Capital Treasurer Tom Schramkowski S. Stewart Haskins Partner, Troutman Sanders, LLP Partner, King and Spalding, LLP Ralph Stokes Bryan Brum Director, Corporate Sales, PGA Tour Super Store Legal Department, United Parcel Services Michael Flint Katy Wilson Partner, Flint & Adler, LLP SOGA Athlete, Server, Ryan’s Restaurant Thomas L. Greer Mike Wolf Founder and Partner, Fulcrum Venture Partners Partner, French, Wolf & Farr Investment Advisors CPA Page Harty Howard Workman Partner and Senior Relationship Manager, President, Workman and Company/Commercial Real SignatureFD, LLC Estate Jean Holloway Executive Vice-President, Bank of North Georgia Bill Huber Chief Financial Officer Bill Lenhart Managing Director, Aon Risk Services, Inc. Daniel Levison Principal, Commercial Property Professionals Mark Luetters President, GP Wood Products, LLC page 10
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2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA HONORARY BOARD CHAIRMAN Clement E. Hanrahan Mitchell V. Brannen UPS retiree CEO, NAI Brannen Goddard Jonathan James Chris Anderson Vice President, Middle Market Lending, Fifth Third Bank Vice President, Service Delivery, AT&T Andrew Jordan Norman Boyd President, Pacesetter Delivery, Inc. Principal, International Business Advisors, LLC Jonathan Julian Kathy Brandt VP, Head of Data Integrity Group, Fixed Income Investments, ING President, The KG Brandt Group, LLC Investment Management, LLC Robert G. Busse Mark Kauffman Michael Butkowski President, Kauffman Tire, Inc. Consumer Supply Chain Quality Engineer, AT&T Weslee Knapp Jean Callier President & Owner, Keller Knapp, Inc. Jim Callier Christian Koch President, Callier Interests Managing Director, Koch Asset Management, LLC Clay Cannon Frank Lankford Senior Relationship Banker, RBC Bank Vice President, Morgan Keegan & Co. Regina Cates Darren LaPorte President, The Cates Strategy Group, LLC Director, Business Development, GV Financial Caroline Cheng Dave Lindenbaum Associate, Trilogy Group, LLC A. Kel Long William Millard Choate Attorney, A. Kel Long, III, P.C. President, Choate Construction Company Tom Lowry Stephen Colavito President, Georgia Financial Group Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Bill Lundstrom David Cole Director, Arcapita, Inc. Vice President, NAI Brannen Goddard David Magnum Sean Coleman Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Global Payments, Inc. COO, Integrated Financial Settlements, Inc. Tony Marzullo Jim Cowart President/Owner, Global Auto Solutions President, Jim Cowart, Inc. Jamie McCusker Ryan Curry Partner, Signature FD Executive Vice President, Raney Real Estate Kevin McGill James A. Dixon Attorney, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC Retired CEO, Resurgens Specialty Underwriting, Inc. Jamie Thompson Moussa Steven Edwards Hill Financial Group Partner, Accenture Betty Scott Noble Bob Farmer Private Practice Psychologist, Agnes Scott College Adjunct Professor Managing Director, Asset Preservation Advisors Kevin Race Glenn Farris Partner, Insley and Race, LLC President, Biomass Gas & Electric, LLC Tony Rich David Fentress Andrew Stephenson Senior Vice President, Fidelity Bank Partner, Alston & Bird, LLP Bryan Flint Dave Stockert Vice President, The Columns Group, Inc. CEO/President, Post Properties, Inc. David Flint Les Stumpff Partner, Schreeder, Wheeler, & Flint, LLP Harold Taylor, II Dr. Jerry Gardner Vice President, Systems Performance, Georgia Transmission Corp. President, Jerry Gardner Dentistry Robert J. Taylor, IV Robert C. Goddard, III President, Taylor Consulting Group, Inc. CEO, Goddard Investment Group Tony Watts Mark Greeff CEO, WFE, Inc. Partner, Grant Thornton, LLP Marvin Williams Dave Gutmann Forward, Atlanta Hawks Joseph W. Hamilton, III Todd Wozniak Producer/Executive VP, Wells Fargo Insurance Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Services USA page 11
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2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA STAFF
Georgia Milton-Sheats Kelly Hanks Chief Executive Officer Regional Manager Leslie Anderson Allison Kaczenski Volunteer Manager Director of Special Events Kerri Baldwin Danny Knight Senior Development Manager Regional Manager Amber B. Mullins Daniel Lockart Regional Manager Sports Manager Wendy Bigham Sean Mann Senior Public Relations Manager Program Services Manager Kelli Britt Cassidy Moody Senior Coach Education and Program Manager Senior Special Events Manager Felicia Clayton Andrea Mosley Director of Business Administration and H.R. Program Services Manager Stan Crance Susan Skolnick Senior Sports Manager Director of Development and Major Gifts David Crawford Frances Stein Sports Manager Administrative Assistant Jennifer Daniell Robert Yost Grants and Events Manager Vice President of Programs Rex Dorsey Emily Young Regional Manager Special Events Manager
Charles White Regional Manager
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