Our language frames how we think about others. Help eliminate the use
of the R-word in everyday speech.
Spread the Word to End the Word is a campaign to raise awareness of the hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge
to stop using it.
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2010 Winter Games
Jan 31st - Feb 2nd
at Sugarloaf
In spite of the cold weather,
a GREAT time was had by all,
at this year's games!
Thanks to everyone who participated
and/or supported this annual event!
2010 Special Award Winners
McGovern Award Winner
Team Momentum
The Ripley Award
Justin Cleveland, Olympic Hopefuls
Hemingway Award
Beth Owens, Community Partners
Congratulations!
2010 Raffle Winners
1st Place - Chuck Sirois, Auburn
2nd Place - Brad Streeter, Kennebunk
3rd Place - Luke Demers, Kennebec
4th Place - George Winslow
5th Place - Kim Hubbard, Parsonsfield
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To Download Forms
(Medicals, Athlete Release, etc)
go to the News & Info Section.
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Please take a moment to learn more about her life and the lives of those she touched by visiting a website
that was recently established
to honor her legacy:
www.EuniceKennedyShriver.org
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ATTENTION:
ALL Class "A" Volunteers
there is a
"Protective Behaviors"
Training Policy in effect!!!
Class "A" Volunteer is defined as an
individual who will have direct contact
withor supervision of an athlete.
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.
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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You'll get great rates and DialAmerica will contribute 12 ½ % of your paid subscription to Special Olympics Maine, at no additional cost to you.
It's simple! Just click on the Magazine Subscription Program banner below, to order your magazine and help support Special Olympics Maine. Thank you!
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Special Olympics Maine
is NOT a fan
of the R-word!
of dignity -
words matter!
RESPECT - click here to view
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LETR Officers & Participants
set up your personal fundraising page by clicking on the Firstgiving Logo below:
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