Special Olympics Global Youth Congress, February 6 - 13 2009

Please follow the links below for information regarding the Special Olympics Global Youth Congress that will be held in conjunction with the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho from February 6 to 13, 2009.

This is an excellent opportunity for athletes and partners between the ages of 12 and 18 to represent Vermont at a Global Congress.

Please read all the information provided and be aware that the deadline for applications is September 30, 2008.

Global Youth Summit Overview: http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Compete/World_Games/2009_World_Winter_Games/Global_Youth_Summit.htm

Global Youth Summit Information & Forms: http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Compete/World_Games/2009_World_Winter_Games/General+Information.htm

If you have any questions please call or e-mail Donna Diaz at Special Olympics Vermont.

Remember the deadline is September 30, 2008.

Vermont Family Network presents....

Chittenden Families Together Meeting

Wednesday, September 24th

5:30-6:30 pm Speaker: Kara Artus

Vermont Technical College Rm. 214

Williston Campus, Blair Park, enter entrance with flagpole. Address: 201 Lawrence Place, Williston

Kara Artus, ED of Transition II, will discuss employment options, training, coaching, for youth and adults who have developmental disabilities.

Parents/family members of youth and adults who have developmental disabilities, are invited to meet monthly to share and learn and support each other. We talk with people who have information about housing and employment options, community and social inclusion opportunities, and any other group interests.

Facilitated by Vermont Family Network, sponsored by a VTDDC grant

Call Jan Hancock for information: 876-5315 ext. 215 or email: jan.hancock@vtfn.org

Jan Hancock
Family Support Consultant
Developmental Disabilities Outreach Specialist
Vermont Family Network
jan.hancock@vtfn.org
802-876-5315 ext. 215

New England Patriots vs New York Jets ticket raffle

Joe Pelis has generously donated two New England Patriots tickets to the Chittenden Special Olympics program. We are raffling off these tickets as a fund raiser for our program expenses.

The Raffle will be held on October 27, 2008
2 Tickets: Game 6 Patriots vs. Jets
Section: 128 Row: 28 Seats: 7 & 8
Thursday November 13, 2008 8:15 p.m.
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA
Winners need not be present to win.
1 for $5 or 5 for $20

We will be asking athletes, parents and caregivers to help with selling tickets. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Dave or Karen Bogdan at 865-3840.

Vermont Lake Monsters Tickets

LAKE MONSTER TICKETS

Special Olympics athletes can receive FREE tickets (including a hot dog and soda) to the September 5th Lake Monsters Game at Centennial Field. The Game starts at 7:05pm and athletes must wear their Special Olympics uniforms or clothing. Don't miss out on a fun night at the ball park. Contact Karen Bedard (kbedard@vtso.org) for details and to sign up.

2008 Fall Soccer Competition update

The 2008 Fall Soccer Competition will be held on Saturday October 4th at Norwich University. We will have a bus depart from the Special Olympics Vermont office at 368 Avenue D, Williston at 8:00 AM and return about 6:00 PM.

Contact
Greg Broe (802) 524-2747 gregorybroe@comcast.net
Mark Robertson 872-7686
Dave Clements (802) 425-3126 dcclements@aol.com