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Athlete of the Month: Craig Lamb

Craig Lamb is an all around athlete. He participates in many of the Special Olympic Sports. He enjoys being a part of a team. He is a team player in sports and at his job. He always does his best and never wants to let his teammates down. When one sport finishes he is always thinking and planning to participate in the next sport.

Craig is a social, loving and compassionate young man. If you ask Craig what he likes about Special Olympics Michigan he would tell you "his teammates".

Craig is excited about the nomination for athlete of the month, but he would say "everybody" should win because he's a part of a TEAM.

 

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Diane Gilbertson, a golfer and swimmer for Area 34, was chosen as Outstanding Athlete of the Year at the 2011 state banquet. Diane participates in all fundraisers in Monroe, and is very enthusiastic and positive. She encourages every athlete to achieve their full potential.

Pat Gilbreath was inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' for serving over 31 years in Special Olympics. She spent over 25 years as part of the management team in Monroe, and 15 years as the assistant area director. Pat was also a gymnastics, cross country skiing, and poly hockey coach over the years.

The Monroe County Intermediate School District received the award for "Outstanding School District". The ISD allows their facilities to be used free of charge, provides school business days for their employees who are coaches, gives storage space to Special Olympics, and assists the area with all-school mailings and copies.

Congratulations to these three award winners!

 

A big thank you to Scott Cancillari for giving our athletes a free boat ride each year. On July 24, 2011 we had 100 athletes and their families enjoy a boat ride and lunch. The athletes look forward to this each year.

 

On September 18, 2011- Monroe sponsored their first 5K walk/run. Athletes participated in an athlete "walk-a-thon". A car show, t-shirt sale, and inflatables helped bring a crowd to Munson Park.

 

 

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Up & Coming Events: 

Winter Sports Begin December 15, 2011

•   Bowling Fundraiser Sunday, December 18, 2011
   On Sunday December18, 2011 Monroe County Special Olympics will be holding its Annual Bowling Fundraiser at the Monroe Sports Center. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and bowling starts at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per bowler. That includes 3 games (9 Pin No Tap Bowling), shoes, and pizza & pop. You can print the registration form online at http://tinyurl.com/MonroeBowling2011
   - Please contact Megan Rabideau 242-5799 x4161 for any questions.
  Where: Monroe Sports Center
              15425 S. Dixie Hwy
              Monroe, MI 48161

See Flyer for more information or contact monroespecialolympics@gmail.com

Click here for printable flyer.

 

• Monroe Polar Plunge Sunday, January 22, 2012

 Please join us and support Monroe County Special Olympics by participating in our very first Polar Plunge for Area 34 (Monroe). We will jump into the harbor water near the Clamdigger Restaurant on East Elm Ave at 2 p.m. on January 22. This event is open to the public!

Plungers will raise $75 for the program. Click here to register online and start collecting! The 2012 Monroe Polar Plunge will take place at Clamdigger Restaurant.

Registration will start at 1 p.m. The parade of costumes and plunge will start at 2 p.m. The post plunge party and awards ceremony will begin after the last plunge at 3 p.m. Free admission to the Post Plunge Party for plungers. Party includes warm food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Guests will pay $5 at the door for the Post Plunge Party. Don't forget-even if you don't jump, you can still donate to someone's page.

Questions? Please contact Area Director Stacie Ourlian at 734-242-5799 x4227 or Area Management Team Member Jennifer Musulin at Jennifer.musulin@monroisd.us 

Click here for printable flyer.

 

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Click here for the 2011 Fall Newsletter
Click here for the 2011 Summer Newsletter                              
Click here for the 2011 Spring Newsletter

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• Area 34 Director: Stacie Ourlian

On this page, you will find information about our area, a list of upcoming events and even news articles about what is happening. If you have any questions about Area 34, please email Stacie Ourlian. Click here for our Area 34 Fact Sheet.

Volunteering

Monroe County Special Olympics relies on the dedicated support of volunteers who offer their time and talents in a number of ways, including coaching, chaperoning athletes at events, assisting with fundraising, and helping run local competitions.
Special Olympics receives no funding from local, state, or federal government. No fees are charged to the athletes or their families for participation in the program.

To volunteer please contact Laurel Rosen-Weatherford at laurel.rosen-weatherford@monroeisd.us for any questions. To make a donation, contact Stacie Ourlian at stacie.ourlian@monroeisd.us.

 

Signing up for Special Olympics

Monroe County Special Olympics requires that all athletes complete the "health appraisial and release form" in order to complete in any sport. These forms must be fully completed by a doctor. The original form must be turned in to Lauren Rhoades.

Monroe County Intermediate School District
c/o Special Olympics
1101 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161

If you have any questions regarding these forms, please contact Lauren Rhoades at lauren.rhoades@monroeisd.us

 

Forms

For Athletes, Parent(s)/Legal Guardians, Volunteers, Teachers, and Group Homes
Health Appraisal
2011-2012 Special Olympics Sports Registration Form
Athlete Code of Conduct
Early Release Form (for parent/guardian use)
Permission Slip for State Tournaments
Volunteer Registration Form (includes volunteer responsibilities)
Printable 2011-2012 Sports Registration Form
Volunteer Form
Update Athlete Registration Form

For Area Management Teams Members & Coaches Use Only
The following forms are for use by members of the Area 34 Management Team or Coaches only.
Coach's Award Certificate
Competition Results
Letterhead

 

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