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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
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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Support your Special Olympics Chapter

If you are a magazine reader, you can help Special Olympics Maine by ordering your magazines through DialAmerica Marketing Inc.
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!

It's a Win Win situation!


 

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LETR Officers & Participants

set up your personal fundraising page by clicking on the Firstgiving Logo below:

 


 

 

 




 

Special Olympics

USA National

Summer Games

held July 18 - 23, 2010

in Lincoln, Nebraska

Maine is sent a delegation

of 30 athletes & coaches.

The Athletes from Maine brought

back the following medals:

15 Gold

7 Silver

14 Bronze

We are VERY proud of you!

Click HERE to visit the

National Games Website

for photos and results.

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Raffle Tickets are on sale

for a 2010 Harley Davidson

Call Karl at Special Olympics

879-0489

to purchase a ticket

Drawing will be Oct 15th

Last Year's Winner

Dwayne MacArthur

of Madison, ME

(ticket #1192)

drawn 10-16-09

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DVM Sports

has made video footage

of the 09 Summer Games

avaiable to view -

click on logo below:

Sorry, video is not for sale

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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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Athens, Greece

to Host 2011

Special Olympics

World Summer Games

June 25th - July 4th, 2011

click here to visit Website

 

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Special Olympics Maine

is NOT a fan

of the R-word!

of dignity -

words matter!

RESPECT - click here to view

 

 

 


 

   

Special Olympics Maine
125 John Roberts Rd, # 19
South Portland, ME  04106
+1 (207) 879-0489
+1 (207) 879-0672 (Fax)




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