2009 State Golf Tournament at The Equinox Golf Course

August 12, 2009 - Manchester, VT
SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. Arrival & Registration 18 - Hole Competition
9:15 a.m. Begin 18 Hole Competition
11:30 a.m. Arrival & Registration 9 -Hole and Skills Competitors
12:00 p.m. Lunch Only Credentialed Participants
(Lunch available for purchase for others)
12:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony
1:00 p.m. Competition resumes for 18-Hole Back 9
Competition begins for 9 - Hole and Skills Competitors
3:30 p.m. Awards & Closing Ceremony

TD Banknorth and Vermont Lake Monsters Invite You!

TD Banknorth and Vermont Lake Monsters Invite You!

FREE Tickets

June 27th – 7:05 pm

Centennial Field, Burlington

Contact Nicole Dyhrman by Friday June 19th to reserve seats for your program (athletes, coaches, coordinators)

Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. We request that athletes wear team uniforms. Tickets are available to purchase for family and friends at the gate or online.

ndyhrman@vtso.org or 802-863-5222 x106

2009 Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser

TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT

CHITTENDEN DELEGATION BOWLING PROGRAM

When: July 12, 2009

Where: Champlain Lanes, 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT

Time: 12:00 Noon & 3:00 pm (second session dependent upon number of entrants).

Details:

• Anyone interested in participating in our Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser may pre-register by calling Karen & Dave Bogdan at 865-3840. When pre-registering, please leave your name and day-time phone number along with the names of your teammates (maximum 4 people per team) if you want to bowl as a team on the day of the event. You do not have to have a full team to participate. You may still participate on Sunday without pre-registering and we encourage you to try to join in this fun fundraiser!
  
• Each participant must raise a minimum of $100.00 to participate. We encourage you to compete for one of 15 top fundraiser trophies.
• Champlain Lanes will be awarding a $25 gift certificate to the 3 top fund raisers. Champlain Lanes will also give a coupon for one free game to each participant.
  
• Bring your donation form(s) and pledge money with you the day of the event.

Chittenden Delegation Meeting - Wednesday June 10th

When:
Wednesday evening, June 10th, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Sports Program key dates - Dave/Karen
- Summer Games assessment
- Dave's Photos
- Fall Sports plans

Financial Status - Dave

Bowl-A-Thon plans - Bob/Karen/Andrew

TD Banknorth Special Olympics “Be a Fan” Campaign - Dave
- SOVT fund raiser
- 1 Summer Games fee waived per branch visit
- 25% of branch donations over $1000.00 for branches we visit
- Friday's June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 10
- Shelburne, S. Burlington, Williston, Winooski, Burlington, Essex, Essex Junction, Richmond, Milton

Summer Dance fundraiser - Claire

Champlain Lanes tournament 50/50 update - Andrew

Adopt-a-Cop update - Dave

Tour De Force "Poker Run" Sunday June 28th 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2009 Annual Dream Ride Saturday August 22nd and Sunday August 23rd


We will be meeting regularly the second Wednesday of every month.

2009 Summer Games June 5, 6, 7

Our athletes have been hard at work training for the last 8 to 10 weeks in preparation for Summer Games this coming weekend at the University of Vermont. The overview of schedule of events is:

Friday June 5th
4:00 - 5:00pm Check in for those staying overnight at UVM
5:30 - 6:15pm Dinner at Harris Millis Commons Dining (credentialed individuals only)
6:15pm Line up for Parade
6:40 - 7:00pm Law Enforcement Torch Run final Leg from Windjammer to UVM Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm Opening Ceremonies

Saturday June 6th
10:00 – 4:00pm Olympic Town / Healthy Athlete /Merchandise Sales
9:15 – 12:00 Competition – Athletics, Bocce and Softball
9:15 – 1:30 Competition - Aquatics
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (credentialed individuals only)
1:00 – 4:30pm Competition Resumes
5:00pm Entertainment-Olympic Town- Big tent
5:30 – 6:30 pm Dinner (credentialed individuals only)
7:00 – 9:00 pm Dance (Theme: The Movie GREASE)– Olympic Town – Big tent

Sunday June 7th
9:00 – 12:00 pm Competition
10:00 – 2:30 pm Olympic Town – Merchandise sales – Big tent
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (credentialed individuals only) / Closing Remarks
1:00 – 2:30pm Competition Resumes

More information about the 2009 Summer Games is available at the Special Olympics Vermont website at: http://www.vtso.org/summer_games.php

More information about the 2009 Torch Run is available at: http://www.vtso.org/torch_run.php

The 2009 Summer Games Coaches manual is available at: http://www.vtso.org/formfolder/form_187.pdf -- Reminder, the detailed schedule included in the coaches handbook is subject to change! Plan on being with your team for the duration of competitions!

One last but important request, please consider supporting the Chittenden Program through the Adopt-A-Cop fund raiser. Sgt. Timothy Bilodeau will be running in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on behalf of Chittenden and you may adopt him by donating on-line at: http://www.firstgiving.com/chittenden -- All proceeds from Adopt-A-Cop donations to Tim go directly to the Chittenden Program.

Dave and Karen 865-3840