general orientation for families
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Leading for the Future Conference - 2013TRANSCRIPT
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Special Olympics Vermont
Worldwide Movement
SOI paradigm shift
SOVT within the Movement
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WE are Special Olympics
170 Countries 270,000 Coaches 805,000 Volunteers 3,750,000 Athletes 49,778 competitions ~ 136 per day
Worldwide Movement
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder
1963 – Starts a day camp
1968 – First Games in Soldier Field, Chicago 1,000 athletes
25 states and Canada
1971 – December 1971The U.S. Olympic Committee gives Special Olympics official approval as one of only two organizations authorized to use the name “Olympics” in the United States
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Vision
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The Special Olympics Movement unlocks the joy of sport to inspire people throughout the world to open their minds to human giftedness, to accept, include and value people with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of life, and thereby unite people in a shared belief of a more just and welcoming world.
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Mission
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Statement of PurposeFarmer’s Market Speech
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Special Olympics Vermont is part of a global movement that works year round to foster acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities by using the power of sport to showcase their gifts and abilities.
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Unique from Other Sports Organizations
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• Sports opportunities for all ability levels
• Division for equitable competition
• Awards for all participants
• Random draw for advancement to higher levels of competition (National/World Games)
• No fees charged to athletes or family members
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Statement of Eligibility
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• Persons with intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability (Identified by agency or professional)
• Aged 8 years or older 2-7 Young Athletes Program (YAP)
• Registered with Special Olympics to participate
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The Resulting ScaleThe Resulting Scale
3.75 million athletes participating in training and games on a global scale
The world’s leading public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities
A culture of athlete leadership
The world’s leading voice in elevating awareness of the needs and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities
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More than an event… a MovementIt’s one thing to change a life.
Imagine changing a mindset. “We’re not leading a program; we’re leading a movement—
some say a civil rights movement of the heart—powered by sport.”
Timothy Shriver - opening address to the 2010 Global Congress
Defining our Brand
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Athlete Experience
Advance Quality Sports &
Competitions
Build Communities
Connect Fans & Funds
Develop Movement Leadership
Establish Sustainable Capabilities
Special Olympics Foundation:Mission, Values and Model of Change
Movement’s Strategic Plan
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Organization
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Organizational Structure
Local Athletes & Coaches
Area/County Local/School Programs
52 United StatesProgramsSOVT
NorthAmerica
SONA
Special Olympics, Inc.Headquarters, Washington, DC
SOI
Canada Caribbean
Africa Asia-Pacific
Europe-Eurasia
LatinAmerica
Middle East-North Africa
Special Olympics, Inc.Board of Directors
Global
Regional
National
Local
East Asia/ China
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SOVT Organizational Structure
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President & CEOLisa DeNatale
Marketing & Development
DirectorChris Bernier
Special Events ManagerLiza Reed
Office AssistantBecky Cross
Finance ManagerWendy Kenny
Director of Programs
Michelle Gates
Families and Athletes
CoordinatorKelly Wilkins
Sports Manager
Chris Langevin
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Board of Directors
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Determines statewide policies and provides financial oversightComprised of business and sports leaders, athletes, families, family members, educators and experts in intellectual disabilities from Vermont.
Officers Nicole Andreson, Chair Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.CJeff LaBonte, Past Chair Hickok & Boardman InsuranceTom Nold, Treasurer Shelburne FarmsTimothy Lewis, Secretary University of Vermont
Board MembersMeredith Austin Champlain Investment PartnersDr. Stephen Contompasis University of VermontJoel Desautels PT 360Bethany Dubuque People’s United BankCindy Elcan United Way of Chittenden CountyGrace Lynch Champlain Valley Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryKelly Griffin Burton SnowboardsMarge McDonnell Green Mountain Coffee RoastersLois Nial Champlain Valley Fairgrounds Cheryl O’Toole Fletcher Allen Health CareKevin Plette Burlington School DistrictBruce Schrack State of VermontMary Lafountain Vermont Sun Fitness Center , Athlete Representative
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Volunteers
Training
Public Relations
Fund-raising
Officiating
Management Team(Area/County & State)
State Board Member
Office Support
Partners Club Member
Event Volunteer
School/Agency Coordinator
Games Mgmt Team(Area/County & State)
Coaching
Unified Sports™ Partner
Chaperoning
Recruiting Athletes,Families & Volunteers
Medical Support
Special Olympics is the LARGEST Volunteer Driven OrganizationIn The WORLD
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Program Infrastructure
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Local Programs Traditional and Unified Sports® Total: 21 – community based
School Unified Programs Elementary through high schoolTotal: 34 statewide
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Special Olympics Vermont MovementOverview of Special Olympics Vermont History, mission, facts and vision.
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Special Olympics Vermont History
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• Established February, 1971• 1971 State Track & Field Games; more than100 athletes• 1981 International Winter Games – Smugglers Notch• 1990 First School Unified Sports program; 3 schools• More than 935 athletes & 450 partners • More than 1700 registered athletes eligible to compete• 54 programs• More than 1500 volunteers annually
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Sports and Competition
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Sports Rules
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• Based on international and national governing body rules
• Contains few modifications
• Provide sports and events for all ability levels, including skills
• Govern all Special Olympics competitions
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Proven Benefits
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• Improved strength, stamina & motor skills
• Improved self-esteem & self-confidence
• Healthy, skill-dependable employees
• Greater independent participation in community
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Sports Offered in Vermont (12)
* School Unified Sports
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Alpine Skiing Cross
Country Skiing
Aquatics
Golf
Athletics
Snowboarding
* Basketball
* Snowshoeing
* Bocce
* Soccer
* Bowling
Softball
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• Healthy Athletes
• Project UNIFY
• Young Athletes
• ALP’s
•Families
Athlete-Centered Programs
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Healthy Athlete Program
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Health Promotion – screening that offers health information and advice in the areas of nutrition, sun safety, bone density, tobacco cessation and physical fitness
Opening Eyes – vision and eye health screening in partnership with Lions Clubs International Foundation (coming soon to VT)
Fun Fitness – physical therapy screening program
Special Smiles – free dental screening, oral health information, and instructions on brushing and flossing properly
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Young Athlete Program
Young Athletes engages children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities. The activities are designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development.
YAP welcomes family members of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of support; and raises awareness about the abilities of children with intellectual disabilities through inclusive peer participation.
Young Athletes seeks to offer families a community network experience that supports the development of their young children.
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Project UNIFY• More than Unified Sports® • Youth centered initiatives to
promote inclusion throughout schools– Get into it
• Service – Learning Curriculum
• Developed with the DOE and endorsed by IDEAs that Work
– Youth leadership• Youth Activation
Committees, rallies and Summits
– R-Word Campaigns– Fans in the Stands– Partners Clubs
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Athlete Leadership Program
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Governance
Healthy Lifestyles
Technology
Global Messenger
Fundraising
Athlete as Coach, Official or Volunteer
ATHLETEInput
Council
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Families
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• SOVT Welcome brochure- overview of programs• SOVT Welcome folder- explanation of programs & offerings, area to insert additional information requested by new families or athletes• Family registration table at Summer Games, welcome & distinguish families,help families locate their competing athletes
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Fundraising
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Penguin Plunge
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• Largest fundraising event series• Raises nearly half of the annual operating budget
• Attracts 1,500 Plungers, numerous sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers
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Grassroots
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Variety of Community based events that raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Vermont
SOVT is entering its third year as an official Miles for a Mission partner of Run Vermont for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Relay
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BOD Golf Tournament
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In July each year, the Board of Director’s host their annual fundraising golf tournament. This event includes:
- 18 Holes of Golf- BBQ lunch- SOVT athletes playing and leading contests- Silent Auction- Raises $15,000+
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LETR – An International Partnership
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The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics movement. It is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics world-wide.
Since its inception in 1981, the LETR has grown extensively with more than 142,000 volunteers spanning 48 countries, and raising more than $414 million for the Special Olympics movement.
Fundraising is only part of what the officers involved with the initiative give to the movement. Our athletes say law enforcement officers are truly supportive of the cause – extending to them friendship, acceptance and encouragement.
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Thank you.