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

toour athletes.

To access it,

simply click on the link below:

Protective Behaviors

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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It is with sad hearts that

we at Special Olympics Maine inform you of the death of

the beloved Founder of

Special Olympics, Inc.,

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

August 11, 2009

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

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Shriver's family

during this difficult time of loss.

Click HERE to read a statement

from Special Olympics Maine's

President & CEO, Phil Geelhoed

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