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Welcome to the Southwest Region!

On this page, you will find information about our region, a list of upcoming events and even news articles about what is happening. If you have any questions about the Southwest region, please email Edie Wirtshafter .

Regional Documents

Upcoming Southwest Events

Click an event headline for complete details.

Sep 25, 2010 SW Regional Soccer Caledonia
Dec 4, 2010 SW Regional Bowling Wyoming

Area Connection

As part of our restructuring plan, Special Olympics Michigan has organized our 39 areas into six functioning regions. Below, you will find information that will help you keep connected with your local area programs.

Local Area Information Within the Southwest Region

  • Area 6
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorRichard Nostrant
    Phone: 616-788-7616
    Counties: Montcalm, Ionia
    Area WebpageArea 6 Website

  • Area 11
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorDiane House
    Phone: 616-583-1202
    Counties: Kent & Barry
    Area WebpageArea 11 Website

  • Area 12
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorMark A. Dalman
    Phone: 269-615-7834
    Counties: Ottawa, Allegan
    Area WebpageArea 12 Website

  • Area 16
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorChris Maynard
    Phone: 269-387-2718
    Counties: Kalamazoo
    Area WebpageArea 16 Website

  • Area 17
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorBarb Brown
    Phone: 269-470-4327
    Counties: Van Buren, Berrien, Cass
    Area WebpageArea 17 Website

  • Area 18
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorMike Houck
    Phone: 269-651-3133
    Counties: St. Joseph, Branch
    Area WebpageArea 18 Website

  • Area 21
    Director: Click to Email Area DirectorRosemary VanderVegte
    Phone: 231-689-5481
    Counties: Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon
    Area WebpageArea 21 Website