The 5-week Pilot Program held at
in Gorham
was attendedd by 12 Young Athletes
After receiving her participation medal,
Young Athlete, Dani Iaconeta, from Buxton, posed with Miss Teen Maine, Jordan Shiers,
of Gorham.
A special thanks to Your Space for donating
their facility, Gorham Rec for lending equipment, and to Deidre Briggs, our volunteer coach, for her expertise.
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New Fundraiser!
All proceeds from Maine registrations
will go directly to Special Olympics Maine!
Dream Ride is about bringing all motorcycle and car enthusiasts together to raise money for an important and worthy cause, by doing what they love to do most....hitting the open road!
All motorcycles are invited to join
Dream Ride 2009
& all automobiles (makes & models)
are invited to exhibit at the
All New Dream Show 2009.
On Saturday, Aug 22nd, a Maine Leg will depart from Big Moose Harley in Portland at 1:00 PM (check in 12-1). Our Leg will ride to Farmington, CT, spend the night at the Marriott
(1-800-228-9890) at a reduced rate, with dinner included that evening. On Sunday, Aug 23rd, our Leg will participate in the 40-mile, scenic "Dream Ride" from the Farmington Club and back to a party, complete with live music, steak & chicken dinner, prizes & a great time!
Minimum donation:
$30. per driver & $20. per passenger.
For more info and/or to register online go to www.hometownwheels.com
(IGA Hometown Wheels is a program of Bozzuto's, Inc.
& the IGA Supermarkets they serve.)
The 1st 1,000 people to register will receive an
official Dream Ride t-shirt & pin set.
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To Download Forms
(Medicals, Athlete Release, etc)
go to the News & Info Section.
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ATTENTION:
ALL Class "A" Volunteers
there is a
"Protective Behaviors"
Training Policy in effect!!!
All Class "A" volunteers MUST
complete a "Protective Behaviors" course- an online version is available.
The implementation of this training
is required to further reduce the opportunity for sexual, physical and emotional abuse to our athletes.
To access it,
simply click on the link below:
Training Course
Once you have successfully completed the course, SOME will receive an email confirmation that you have completed the training. We would prefer that everyoneuse the online training, however, if you are not able to, you may obtain a CD version of the training, by calling Ian Frank at 879-0489.
NEW Volunteers:
Every new volunteer who completes the
Class "A" Volunteer Application, must also complete the Protective Behavior Training, as well, to be properly registered with SOME.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation with this policy - as always, we ALL strive to make the program better and safer for the athletes we serve!
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Go shopping for bargains
and Special Olympics Maine
earns cash, while you do!
Thanks for your support! * * * * *
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