tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37395953965545563872011-07-28T19:18:22.246-07:00Special Olympics New York Capital District RegionSpecial Olympics New Yorknoreply@blogger.comBlogger311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739595396554556387.post-43267775169102423962010-03-31T14:09:00.000-07:002010-03-31T14:11:11.118-07:00Program Report<table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(40, 86, 133);" colspan="2" valign="top" width="100%" align="left" bg><table hidefocus="" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt;" width="73%" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;" ><span>Special Olympics New York <div>Capital District Region Program Report</div></span></span></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 8pt;" width="27%" align="middle"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 8pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;color:#ededed;" > <div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(212, 221, 230); font-size: 8pt;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(212, 221, 230); font-size: 8pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:78%;color:#d4dde6;" ><b> <div>March 29, 2010</div></b></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top" align="left" bg> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 440px;" width="440" align="left"> <table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK4" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Greetings! </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <div>Spring is here and summer sports training and competitions are underway! The CDR Summer Games in Clifton Park and the State Summer Games in Utica will be here before we know it!</div> <div> </div> <div>Leah DeCosta, your new Capital District Region Director of Program, has been steadily making her way through the region to meet and get to know you, to hear from your volunteer teams and to learn more about the amazing athletes that you work with. She is eager to connect with each and every committee and training club in the region to hear your stories, learn more about your unique perspectives and implement a strategy for success for all stakeholders. </div> <div> </div> <div>You can help with this process by reaching out to Leah via email at <a title="mailto:ldecosta@nyso.org" href="mailto:ldecosta@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">ldecosta@nyso.org</a> to introduce yourself and also by providing her with your training club rosters. These rosters will give us insight on the size and potential needs of your training club and will help us to allocate the resources you need throughout the sports training and competitions seasons to make every experience a great one for our athletes. To obtain a roster form, click <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4TohmJDd6nSdZgWIjs92EdC9f0WGtVLAxrtkhUMLEx33hbg6wjqo0qHHp4KazHF80ZMOTdJs4uLWmwa1Vb9y-2CMgNW2_INCzxuv541_aoZAEgHo7tXTCv1dTO01aTFSMqttpNBX7yyDyp9GGYVAjgB6dV7AwQBSMnY0Wo356dE0Q==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4TohmJDd6nSdZgWIjs92EdC9f0WGtVLAxrtkhUMLEx33hbg6wjqo0qHHp4KazHF80ZMOTdJs4uLWmwa1Vb9y-2CMgNW2_INCzxuv541_aoZAEgHo7tXTCv1dTO01aTFSMqttpNBX7yyDyp9GGYVAjgB6dV7AwQBSMnY0Wo356dE0Q==" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div>We are looking forward to a great Summer Sports season and a fantastic year! </div> <div> </div> <div>Sincerely, </div> <div>SONY Capital District Region Program</div></span></div></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 10px;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" valign="top" width="100%" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >In This Issue </span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 10px;" width="100%" align="left"><b><a style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" title="outbind://302-00000000A5A7039C73FEA74C966E335A78CE9F6B840C3100/#LETTER.BLOCK22" href="#LETTER.BLOCK22" shape="rect"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" title="outbind://302-00000000A5A7039C73FEA74C966E335A78CE9F6B840C3100/#LETTER.BLOCK22" >2010 Summer Games Coming to Utica</span></a></b> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 3px; 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font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >2010 Summer Games Coming to Utica</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.65" alt="Aquatics" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" vspace="5" width="180" align="left" border="0" contenteditable="false" height="119" hspace="5" />Special Olympics New York has announced that in June of 2010 and 2011 the State Summer Games will be held in Utica. More than 1500 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the Games, the largest Special Olympics competition held annually. The Games will be held from June 4 to 6 this year. 2000 volunteers will be needed. All events are, as always, free and open to the public. Read more <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QiiKMBF-Owwa3YjleDp166mh26W7guMPS0u5tKk53SfNitK3KwwCLu53Kd3bCps3jghxEwgl9cEJ_B5J9AxUOjf-2BIFSpGw0wqOzhm2TxEgM3Gb-BL7RyrmdK0y-z04mWU4_vLt8FYw==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QiiKMBF-Owwa3YjleDp166mh26W7guMPS0u5tKk53SfNitK3KwwCLu53Kd3bCps3jghxEwgl9cEJ_B5J9AxUOjf-2BIFSpGw0wqOzhm2TxEgM3Gb-BL7RyrmdK0y-z04mWU4_vLt8FYw==" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a>!<!-- </img> --></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK8"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-bottom: 10px;color:#ffffff;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8" tabindex="0" width="100%" bg border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 153, 204); font-size: 14pt;" align="left"><span style="color:#285685;">Upcoming Events, Competitions, & Community Outreaches</span> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><strong>Basketball Training Club - Saratoga County</strong></div> <div> <div><strong>Starts April 11, 2010</strong></div><strong>2 to 3 pm, Skidmore College Athletic Center Downstairs Gym</strong></div> <div>All athletes, volunteers and coaches are welcome. Medicals and consents will be required for ongoing participation. Please contact Coach Sean Finnegan at <a title="mailto:sfinnegan212@gmail.com" href="mailto:sfinnegan212@gmail.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">sfinnegan212@gmail.com</a> for more info.</div> <div><strong> </strong></div></div></div> <div> <div><strong>*Make and Take Workshop - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)</strong></div> <div><strong>Wednesday, April 21, 2010</strong> <div><strong>The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center</strong></div> <div><strong>Albany-Shaker Road, Colonie, NY </strong></div></div> <div>With assistance from CARD staff, participants will learn about and create Social Stories and Power Cards, visual aids that support the individual's development relating to routines, social interaction, behavior expectations, and the "hidden curriculum". For details on session time options and a registration form, click <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SC4_exMPWD0g-gzouoDAyI0D0QyXwB3HaokkfyaQ19DbhJCqezqIo-j0n4mo0Hmt082XPpAksqrW8D8hPgKuOj3tsvKiSO62o_YOPQVX0NVF93L_62wa21PZOyiK53KCpxAEYL46_VhzeGk0js5C8hFbskDHpy2xBr8DnmmjX5JitZm06ZYI5ESfYMK1TxlmGjvg5EnBuTqi9XUE3Obv5WFauwWCLEPWQ=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SC4_exMPWD0g-gzouoDAyI0D0QyXwB3HaokkfyaQ19DbhJCqezqIo-j0n4mo0Hmt082XPpAksqrW8D8hPgKuOj3tsvKiSO62o_YOPQVX0NVF93L_62wa21PZOyiK53KCpxAEYL46_VhzeGk0js5C8hFbskDHpy2xBr8DnmmjX5JitZm06ZYI5ESfYMK1TxlmGjvg5EnBuTqi9XUE3Obv5WFauwWCLEPWQ=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a>.</div> <div><strong> <div> </div>*Autism Conference - Parent to Parent NYS</strong></div></div> <div><strong>"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills" Jed Baker, Ph.D.</strong></div> <div><strong>Friday, April 23, 2010</strong></div> <div>Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Wolf Road, Albany</div> <div>For detailed conference info and registration form, <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SotSc-PLC-FDOHCwthZnBFL2ysqKoXKqIHqVH99AhGkZMotcG1zOB1d7FAJ_95i02essa2K9ZLRJBzvXnOwOpnC5Lr3BNGNzhzNYpOw5km7Lui2Fg3xIULY55fQbAq4SUn7aRxwCzNxNQf7v4TOJa3CsYdOdK4New=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SotSc-PLC-FDOHCwthZnBFL2ysqKoXKqIHqVH99AhGkZMotcG1zOB1d7FAJ_95i02essa2K9ZLRJBzvXnOwOpnC5Lr3BNGNzhzNYpOw5km7Lui2Fg3xIULY55fQbAq4SUn7aRxwCzNxNQf7v4TOJa3CsYdOdK4New=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">click here</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Super Regional Volleyball Competition</strong></div> <div><strong>Saturday, May 15, 2010</strong></div> <div>The Western Region invites all other regions and areas to participate in Volleyball Team Pairing Games, Team Competition and Skills Competition. This event provides another opportunity for athletes to compete and is a team qualifier to be eligible to compete at State Games! Registration due date is April 26th. To register, contact Shelby Baker at <a title="mailto:sbaker@nyso.org" href="mailto:sbaker@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">sbaker@nyso.org</a>. </div> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong>Capital Region Summer Games</strong></div></div> <div><strong>Saturday, May 22, 2010 <div>Shenedehowa Schools, Clifton Park</div></strong></div></div></div> <div>Regional Competitions in Basketball Team and Skills, Volleyball Team and Skills, Athletics (Track & Field), and Aquatics. <strong>Please contact Anita Soler at </strong><a title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank"><strong title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org">asoler@nyso.org</strong></a><strong> to receive a Delegation Registration packet.</strong> Volunteers will be needed on Friday evening May 21st from 5 to 9 pm and also for blocks of time throughout the day on Saturday May 22nd. Click <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4THbPuiHvpmEPRnkdWb6yyXZbLIYVV1L7SGWu5ll9gloVDfnuCs0L1-XSjYN_-d0b7cGKnthsM3_VMgQ7-U7hn5HMhBnLHgoTQbRT1e456C1th5Wt5J-XQdLGF4UHu02eI0TGASpFqpWUm66et5bvajQreF6hHqtoYD_BqprnL4vwMvoihWofRoOc3cu67dAN3lpTTIFmyG2xe4l2OHs1S-IA9JHbcX0t4=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4THbPuiHvpmEPRnkdWb6yyXZbLIYVV1L7SGWu5ll9gloVDfnuCs0L1-XSjYN_-d0b7cGKnthsM3_VMgQ7-U7hn5HMhBnLHgoTQbRT1e456C1th5Wt5J-XQdLGF4UHu02eI0TGASpFqpWUm66et5bvajQreF6hHqtoYD_BqprnL4vwMvoihWofRoOc3cu67dAN3lpTTIFmyG2xe4l2OHs1S-IA9JHbcX0t4=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a> for more info on volunteering and to download a volunteer registration form.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Silks & Satins 5K Race</strong> <div><strong>Saturday, July 31, 2010</strong></div> <div>For more info <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QePfhoE9617Jbng4ic6F-spgaxkuc5Vt8eS9g500jQJh3tyQSwA5-ALlugKXm4UQZxN7r8f6tTMhZmGrWxvek_m77j-aXygkKtSK9g6dszszpteo4Sa4jfHApKfTDe5mOA0qS91Wv0N2BsoKVtzJcADRcdlj7mqQ4=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QePfhoE9617Jbng4ic6F-spgaxkuc5Vt8eS9g500jQJh3tyQSwA5-ALlugKXm4UQZxN7r8f6tTMhZmGrWxvek_m77j-aXygkKtSK9g6dszszpteo4Sa4jfHApKfTDe5mOA0qS91Wv0N2BsoKVtzJcADRcdlj7mqQ4=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">click here</a>.</div></div> <div align="left"> <div align="left"> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Satins, Silks and Stars Gala</strong></div> <div><strong>Saturday, July 31, 2010</strong> <div>For more info <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4Ru3BKN6MhAF5Bufbe_YWGFMIb2JsVr-G-IO3S4APjakT52OjU1fP8JAVc5PPm0YTuWNgzVEUTjmFehQpe9jU6fgP4PO3Lqz0zRHDP0q5EPKLwLoDDilW9ci6nmia5SZPFaV_vfJcri7lOtArds_1Tspp2vjih1dUY=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4Ru3BKN6MhAF5Bufbe_YWGFMIb2JsVr-G-IO3S4APjakT52OjU1fP8JAVc5PPm0YTuWNgzVEUTjmFehQpe9jU6fgP4PO3Lqz0zRHDP0q5EPKLwLoDDilW9ci6nmia5SZPFaV_vfJcri7lOtArds_1Tspp2vjih1dUY=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">click here</a><strong>. </strong></div> <div> </div></div></div></div> <div> <div><strong>Submit Your Event<br /></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Don't see your event on the calendar? Let us know about it! Send an email to Anita Soler at <a title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">asoler@nyso.org</a> wi</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">th the Event name, date, location and time. We'll see to it that it gets on the calendar and in the newsletter! <div> </div> <div>*Events marked with an asterisk* are not sponsored or hosted by Special Olympics NY. For more information on these events, please refer to the contact information provided.</div></span></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK32"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK32" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >Local Celebrity Supporting SONY!</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > <table style="text-align: center; margin-top: 5px; padding-left: 0px; width: 115px; padding-right: 0px; max-width: 115px; float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; -moz-user-select: none;" onresizestart="return false;" name="imgContainer" align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td name="imgColumn"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.357" alt="TriCity ValleyCats" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/357.jpg" width="115" border="0" contenteditable="false" height="96" /></td></tr></tbody></table> </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >The ValleyCats have created an 18-participant Bobblehead Doll Contest to coincide with the upcoming NCAA March Madness Tournament. The contestants include members of the Capital Region's most prominent figures in television, radio, and print media. Each local celebrity got to choose the charity of their choice. If they win, their charity gets $600. John Gray from Fox 23 News has chosen Special Olympics New York. Thanks, John!<br /><br />Beginning Monday, March 15th, fans will have the opportunity to vote online at <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4ShkNz04WBxnu6l4DBZbI3ZCasQkO9UkdLZyKjZXiBVBJhepS8T6WtkCul0yhe5W-A0tBWTQZ5Drdcfo3_w1jdeHUwzk8Rb4QU40oX_cCX-0Q==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4ShkNz04WBxnu6l4DBZbI3ZCasQkO9UkdLZyKjZXiBVBJhepS8T6WtkCul0yhe5W-A0tBWTQZ5Drdcfo3_w1jdeHUwzk8Rb4QU40oX_cCX-0Q==" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.bobblevote.com</a> or by calling the ValleyCats front office at (518) 629-2287. Each round of voting will last one week until a champion is crowned on April 12th. Voting results will be updated on the ValleyCats website as well as through the Tri-City ValleyCats Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information, please visit <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SmtkG2KRXtzJmK-a744NNamt-7Mjs3gk22nxaaARdqjj4PI-CWfmiLzD9AlZbwd417zRG907fru5S2_jbpbhnS3QEde37FfeDDJQKrqZteDw==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SmtkG2KRXtzJmK-a744NNamt-7Mjs3gk22nxaaARdqjj4PI-CWfmiLzD9AlZbwd417zRG907fru5S2_jbpbhnS3QEde37FfeDDJQKrqZteDw==" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.tcvalleycats.com</a> </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK26"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >More Volunteer Opportunities</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >The SONY Headquarters office in Schenectady is always looking for volunteers to assist us in the behind-the-scenes work that makes what we do possible. Check out our current opportunities to get involved and make a difference:</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><strong>OFFICE ASSISTANT</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Duties include but may not be limited to general office work, filing, data entry, light phone duty, scanning and faxing documents, and inventory & sorting of supplies. You must be available to volunteer at least 2 hours per week within the hours of Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you would like to set up an interview, please email <a title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">asoler@nyso.org</a>. </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><strong>MEDALS PROJECT VOLUNTEER</strong> </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Saturday April 17th, from 1 pm to 5 pm</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Special Olympics NY is looking for volunteers to come to our headquarter offices on Balltown Road in Schenectady to assist us in organizing and taking inventory of our award medals and ribbons. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get involved in something they can do together. To register, please email <a title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">asoler@nyso.org</a>.</span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK23"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK23" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >SONY 40th Anniversary Athlete Art Contest</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Special Olympics NY is please to announce that we will be conducting another art contest to celebrate or 40th Anniversary during State Summer Games. If chosen, the athlete's logo design will be featured on the 2010 State Summer Games T-Shirt to be sold at the merchandise tent during the Games in June. The winner will also receive a personalized SONY jacket. Click <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RO7jD3mi4Sq6l6xu51kULI-_Jpq_5ke6U8rxK_CkLTE6gsxI1lI5LbWBxF42ReoXPrkv02FgKZbSvEQjbdABscZvD_8ehQB6eeGImYqDcn-stPufHRHM6C78pV7FQEh00swhjMEDLZcF13df8O1L0G-sJN-bWYbEAv3h3G2Fi9g3G5ExjejhI597ELyttA2VffPrFPpeuF5bWASfnqW4fpFO79uOqUanI=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RO7jD3mi4Sq6l6xu51kULI-_Jpq_5ke6U8rxK_CkLTE6gsxI1lI5LbWBxF42ReoXPrkv02FgKZbSvEQjbdABscZvD_8ehQB6eeGImYqDcn-stPufHRHM6C78pV7FQEh00swhjMEDLZcF13df8O1L0G-sJN-bWYbEAv3h3G2Fi9g3G5ExjejhI597ELyttA2VffPrFPpeuF5bWASfnqW4fpFO79uOqUanI=" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a> for an athlete entry form.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK29"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK29" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >Young Athletes Program Spring Session Starting!</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.27" alt="Young Athletes" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" vspace="5" width="135" align="right" border="0" contenteditable="false" height="81" hspace="5" />Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). The program is FREE and siblings between the ages of 2 and 7 are welcome too! <!-- </img> --></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Program Goals:</span></div> <ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><li>Engage Children through developmentally appropriate play activities </li><li>Welcome family members to the Special Olympics network of support </li><li>Raise awareness about the abilities of children with special needs </li><li>Provide children with a sense of self-esteem and confidence</li></span></ul> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >The Spring Session starts Sunday, April 24th from 1 to 2 pm at Skidmore College Gymnasium, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Please register in advance by calling Cheryl Theriault at (518) 527-5732 or via email at <a title="mailto:cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com" href="mailto:cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com</a>.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK21"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >Spread the Word to End the R-Word </span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Special Olympics New York's <strong>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</strong> campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. <div> </div>This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. <div> </div>To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for <strong>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</strong>, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. <div> </div>The New York pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4S2io-fXLBVLd9_bV2TykFX9FQXHNxB2dbKEC_ouM-FJZjl4oDDZO03kvmObjWxu7k9UR7V1JwIDnNqkbHfSWyMBh5E9F7ZI6p53Lq0zRim9abPlBgkAy3YluiOk_edxFw=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4S2io-fXLBVLd9_bV2TykFX9FQXHNxB2dbKEC_ouM-FJZjl4oDDZO03kvmObjWxu7k9UR7V1JwIDnNqkbHfSWyMBh5E9F7ZI6p53Lq0zRim9abPlBgkAy3YluiOk_edxFw=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php</a>.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK9"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >Officials Needed for 2011 World Games </span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div> <div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Special Olympics International is requesting applications for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, June 25th to July 4th, 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.<br /><br />Aquatics Judo Powerlifting</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Athletics Rollerskating Sailing</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Badminton Table Tennis Basketball</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Bocce Bowling Volleyball Cycling</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Equestrian Soccer(Football) Golf</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Gymnastics Kayaking Softball Handball</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" >Tennis Beach Volleyball <br /><br />International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of Greece and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.<br /><br />Application forms can be downloaded <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RZ7xJthBa2vriILiUn0_74DMcCHtk55CgdObDGgilaz3PrX5wG5AHW8ir81pV_45VTejFY5N5cQ3En5SmBz0bYoCATps-cEJcm0AqKrt3idqEfSCRr76tk5WPFIrbsAtQoy9cEvmRS9VW1dtH1Lc-D" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RZ7xJthBa2vriILiUn0_74DMcCHtk55CgdObDGgilaz3PrX5wG5AHW8ir81pV_45VTejFY5N5cQ3En5SmBz0bYoCATps-cEJcm0AqKrt3idqEfSCRr76tk5WPFIrbsAtQoy9cEvmRS9VW1dtH1Lc-D" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link">here</a>. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.<br /><br />Submit completed applications and supplemental documentation via email to <a title="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" href="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org</a> <br />An auto response from this email address will confirm receipt of the application.<br /></span></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK7"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >Capital District Website</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.30" alt="computer" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" width="77" align="left" border="0" contenteditable="false" height="82" />Did you know that SONY Capital District has its own website? 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Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><br /><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.133" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/133.jpg" width="358" border="0" contenteditable="false" height="239" /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="LETTER.BLOCK11"> </a><table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;color:#ffff66;" align="left" bg><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 14pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#285685;" >About this Report</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > </span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">You have been included on this report because you are either a coach or volunteer for the Capital District, or have expressed an interest in becoming a coach or volunteer.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">This report is meant to provide information to all coaches and volunteers in the Capital District. 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Contact Anita Soler by e-mail at <a title="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">asoler@nyso.org</a> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">or by phone at 518-388-0790 x115.</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top" width="100%" align="left" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <table hidefocus="" style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 255);" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" tabindex="0" width="100%" bgcolor="#ffff66" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="6"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table hidefocus="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13" tabindex="0" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;" align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 86, 133); font-size: 10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#285685;" > <div><span style="font-size:85%;">Thank you for your participation in SONY Capital District. Special Olympics is a grassroots organization that relies on the support of a talented, involved volunteer network in order to serve our athletes.</span></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></div> <div><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Sincerely,</span></b></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></div><span><br /><div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;">Special Olympics New York</span></div></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3739595396554556387-4326777516910242396?l=sonycapitaldistrict.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Special Olympics New Yorknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739595396554556387.post-15172777325205783932010-03-31T08:55:00.001-07:002010-03-31T08:55:09.767-07:00FW: SONY Capital District Region Program Report<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div align=center> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width=595 bgcolor=white style='width:357.0pt;background:white'> <tr> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>Having trouble viewing this email? <a href="http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001AOTdCtwnZM9ae-Mh6fbyVslgzFTDHr3S4_EUEuD9tjCJ6pMb6I4tMnyjtCxi1kdJ7sDxZ63uYcmkuMcgcRO05xjw4Pj-mI0t_-UyGO7Lsjk%3D" target="_blank" track=off shape=rect>Click here </a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div align=center> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor="#999999" style='width:100.0%;background:#999999' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK1" hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <div align=center> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:5.0in'> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan=2 style='width:100.0%;padding:.6pt .6pt .6pt .6pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'> <tr> <td valign=bottom style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><img border=0 width=600 height=125 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/2.jpg" alt=banner name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#4C3F36" style='background:#4C3F36;padding:.6pt .6pt .6pt .6pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top bgcolor="#285685" style='width: 100.0%;background:#285685;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='width:100.0%;background:#FFFF66'> <tr height=6 style='height:.05in'> <td height=6 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.05in'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:4.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td width="73%" style='width:73.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=white face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:white'>Special Olympics <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=white face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:white'>Capital District Region Program Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> <td width="27%" style='width:27.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=1 color="#d4dde6" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt; 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font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Greetings! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Spring is here and summer sports training and competitions are underway! The CDR Summer Games in <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clifton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType> and the State Summer Games in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City> will be here before we know it!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Leah DeCosta</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>, your new Capital District Region Director of Program, has been steadily making her way through the region to meet and get to know you, to hear from your volunteer teams and to learn more about the amazing athletes that you work with. She is eager to connect with each and every committee and training club in the region to hear your stories, learn more about your unique perspectives and implement a strategy for success for all stakeholders. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>You can help with this process by reaching out to Leah via email at <a href="mailto:ldecosta@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>ldecosta@nyso.org</a> to introduce yourself and also by providing her with your training club rosters. These rosters will give us insight on the size and potential needs of your training club and will help us to allocate the resources you need throughout the sports training and competitions seasons to make every experience a great one for our athletes. To obtain a roster form, click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4TohmJDd6nSdZgWIjs92EdC9f0WGtVLAxrtkhUMLEx33hbg6wjqo0qHHp4KazHF80ZMOTdJs4uLWmwa1Vb9y-2CMgNW2_INCzxuv541_aoZAEgHo7tXTCv1dTO01aTFSMqttpNBX7yyDyp9GGYVAjgB6dV7AwQBSMnY0Wo356dE0Q==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>We are looking forward to a great Summer Sports season and a fantastic year! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; 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font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Donate Online!</span></font></a></span></font></b> <o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK22><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK22" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>2010 Summer Games Coming to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter" /> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0" /> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" /> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t" /> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Aquatics" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:135pt; height:89.25pt;z-index:1;mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt;mso-position-horizontal:left; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=180 height=119 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 alt=Aquatics name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.65 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York has announced that in June of 2010 and 2011 the State Summer Games will be held in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City>. More than 1500 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the Games, the largest Special Olympics competition held annually. The Games will be held from June 4 to 6 this year. 2000 volunteers will be needed. All events are, as always, free and open to the public. Read more </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QiiKMBF-Owwa3YjleDp166mh26W7guMPS0u5tKk53SfNitK3KwwCLu53Kd3bCps3jghxEwgl9cEJ_B5J9AxUOjf-2BIFSpGw0wqOzhm2TxEgM3Gb-BL7RyrmdK0y-z04mWU4_vLt8FYw==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <!-- </img> --></div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK8><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%;background:white' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Upcoming Events, Competitions, & Community Outreaches</span></font><font size=4 color="#6699cc" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#6699CC'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Basketball Training Club - <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Saratoga</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Starts April 11, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>2 to 3 pm, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Skidmore</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Athletic Center Downstairs Gym</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>All athletes, volunteers and coaches are welcome. Medicals and consents will be required for ongoing participation. Please contact Coach Sean Finnegan at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:sfinnegan212@gmail.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>sfinnegan212@gmail.com</a> for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> </span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>*Make and Take Workshop - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Wednesday, April 21, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Desmond</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hotel</st1:PlaceName> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Conference</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Albany-Shaker Road</span></font></b></strong></st1:Street><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>, <st1:City w:st="on">Colonie</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State></span></font></b></strong></st1:address><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> </span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>With assistance from CARD staff, participants will learn about and create Social Stories and Power Cards, visual aids that support the individual's development relating to routines, social interaction, behavior expectations, and the "hidden curriculum". For details on session time options and a registration form, click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SC4_exMPWD0g-gzouoDAyI0D0QyXwB3HaokkfyaQ19DbhJCqezqIo-j0n4mo0Hmt082XPpAksqrW8D8hPgKuOj3tsvKiSO62o_YOPQVX0NVF93L_62wa21PZOyiK53KCpxAEYL46_VhzeGk0js5C8hFbskDHpy2xBr8DnmmjX5JitZm06ZYI5ESfYMK1TxlmGjvg5EnBuTqi9XUE3Obv5WFauwWCLEPWQ=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>*Autism Conference - Parent to Parent NYS</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills" Jed Baker, Ph.D.</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Friday, April 23, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Desmond</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hotel & Conference</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Wolf Road</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Albany</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For detailed conference info and registration form, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SotSc-PLC-FDOHCwthZnBFL2ysqKoXKqIHqVH99AhGkZMotcG1zOB1d7FAJ_95i02essa2K9ZLRJBzvXnOwOpnC5Lr3BNGNzhzNYpOw5km7Lui2Fg3xIULY55fQbAq4SUn7aRxwCzNxNQf7v4TOJa3CsYdOdK4New=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Super Regional Volleyball Competition</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 15, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Western Region invites all other regions and areas to participate in Volleyball Team Pairing Games, Team Competition and Skills Competition. This event provides another opportunity for athletes to compete and is a team qualifier to be eligible to compete at State Games! Registration due date is April 26th. To register, contact <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Shelby Baker</st1:PersonName> at <a href="mailto:sbaker@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>sbaker@nyso.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital Region Summer Games</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 22, 2010 </span></font><o:p></o:p></b></strong></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>Shenedehowa</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Schools</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clifton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Regional Competitions in Basketball Team and Skills, Volleyball Team and Skills, Athletics (Track & Field), and Aquatics. <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>Please contact <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anita Soler</st1:PersonName> at </span></font></b></strong><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect><strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>asoler@nyso.org</span></font></b></strong></a><strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'> to receive a Delegation Registration packet.</span></font></b></strong> Volunteers will be needed on Friday evening May 21st from 5 to 9 pm and also for blocks of time throughout the day on Saturday May 22nd. Click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4THbPuiHvpmEPRnkdWb6yyXZbLIYVV1L7SGWu5ll9gloVDfnuCs0L1-XSjYN_-d0b7cGKnthsM3_VMgQ7-U7hn5HMhBnLHgoTQbRT1e456C1th5Wt5J-XQdLGF4UHu02eI0TGASpFqpWUm66et5bvajQreF6hHqtoYD_BqprnL4vwMvoihWofRoOc3cu67dAN3lpTTIFmyG2xe4l2OHs1S-IA9JHbcX0t4=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a> for more info on volunteering and to download a volunteer registration form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Silks & Satins 5K Race</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4QePfhoE9617Jbng4ic6F-spgaxkuc5Vt8eS9g500jQJh3tyQSwA5-ALlugKXm4UQZxN7r8f6tTMhZmGrWxvek_m77j-aXygkKtSK9g6dszszpteo4Sa4jfHApKfTDe5mOA0qS91Wv0N2BsoKVtzJcADRcdlj7mqQ4=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Satins, Silks and Stars Gala</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4Ru3BKN6MhAF5Bufbe_YWGFMIb2JsVr-G-IO3S4APjakT52OjU1fP8JAVc5PPm0YTuWNgzVEUTjmFehQpe9jU6fgP4PO3Lqz0zRHDP0q5EPKLwLoDDilW9ci6nmia5SZPFaV_vfJcri7lOtArds_1Tspp2vjih1dUY=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a><strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>. </span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Submit Your Event </span></font></b></strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'><br> </span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Don't see your event on the calendar? Let us know about it! Send an email to <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anita Soler</st1:PersonName> at <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> with the Event name, date, location and time. We'll see to it that it gets on the calendar and in the newsletter! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>*Events marked with an asterisk* are not sponsored or hosted by Special Olympics NY. For more information on these events, please refer to the contact information provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK32><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK32" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Local Celebrity Supporting SONY!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=115 style='width:69.0pt;margin-left:3.0pt; margin-right:3.0pt;margin-top:1.2pt;MAX-WIDTH: 115px;-moz-user-select: none; float:left' name=imgContainer onresizestart="return false;"> <tr> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' name=imgColumn> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><img border=0 width=115 height=96 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/357.jpg" alt="TriCity ValleyCats" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.357 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The ValleyCats have created an 18-participant Bobblehead Doll Contest to coincide with the upcoming NCAA March Madness Tournament. The contestants include members of the Capital Region's most prominent figures in television, radio, and print media. Each local celebrity got to choose the charity of their choice. If they win, their charity gets $600. John Gray from Fox 23 News has chosen Special Olympics New York. Thanks, John!<br> <br> Beginning Monday, March 15th, fans will have the opportunity to vote online at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4ShkNz04WBxnu6l4DBZbI3ZCasQkO9UkdLZyKjZXiBVBJhepS8T6WtkCul0yhe5W-A0tBWTQZ5Drdcfo3_w1jdeHUwzk8Rb4QU40oX_cCX-0Q==" target="_blank" shape=rect>www.bobblevote.com</a> or by calling the ValleyCats front office at (518) 629-2287. Each round of voting will last one week until a champion is crowned on April 12th. Voting results will be updated on the ValleyCats website as well as through the Tri-City ValleyCats Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4SmtkG2KRXtzJmK-a744NNamt-7Mjs3gk22nxaaARdqjj4PI-CWfmiLzD9AlZbwd417zRG907fru5S2_jbpbhnS3QEde37FfeDDJQKrqZteDw==" target="_blank" shape=rect>www.tcvalleycats.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK26><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>More Volunteer Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The SONY Headquarters office in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Schenectady</st1:place></st1:City> is always looking for volunteers to assist us in the behind-the-scenes work that makes what we do possible. Check out our current opportunities to get involved and make a difference:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>OFFICE ASSISTANT</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Duties include but may not be limited to general office work, filing, data entry, light phone duty, scanning and faxing documents, and inventory & sorting of supplies. You must be available to volunteer at least 2 hours per week within the hours of Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you would like to set up an interview, please email </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>MEDALS PROJECT VOLUNTEER</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday April 17th, from 1 pm to 5 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics NY is looking for volunteers to come to our headquarter offices on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Balltown Road</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Schenectady</st1:place></st1:City> to assist us in organizing and taking inventory of our award medals and ribbons. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get involved in something they can do together. To register, please email <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK23><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK23" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>SONY 40th Anniversary Athlete Art Contest<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics NY is please to announce that we will be conducting another art contest to celebrate or 40th Anniversary during State Summer Games. If chosen, the athlete's logo design will be featured on the 2010 State Summer Games T-Shirt to be sold at the merchandise tent during the Games in June. The winner will also receive a personalized SONY jacket. Click </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RO7jD3mi4Sq6l6xu51kULI-_Jpq_5ke6U8rxK_CkLTE6gsxI1lI5LbWBxF42ReoXPrkv02FgKZbSvEQjbdABscZvD_8ehQB6eeGImYqDcn-stPufHRHM6C78pV7FQEh00swhjMEDLZcF13df8O1L0G-sJN-bWYbEAv3h3G2Fi9g3G5ExjejhI597ELyttA2VffPrFPpeuF5bWASfnqW4fpFO79uOqUanI=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a> for an athlete entry form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK29><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK29" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes Program Spring Session Starting!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Young Athletes" style='position:absolute; margin-left:61.25pt;margin-top:0;width:101.25pt;height:60.75pt; z-index:2;mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=135 height=81 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 alt="Young Athletes" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.27 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). The program is FREE and siblings between the ages of 2 and 7 are welcome too! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <!-- </img> --></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Program Goals:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#285685;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Engage Children through developmentally appropriate play activities <o:p></o:p></span></font></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#285685;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Welcome family members to the Special Olympics network of support<o:p></o:p></span></font></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#285685;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Raise awareness about the abilities of children with special needs<o:p></o:p></span></font></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#285685;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Provide children with a sense of self-esteem and confidence<o:p></o:p></span></font></li> </ul> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Spring Session starts Sunday, April 24th from 1 to 2 pm at Skidmore College Gymnasium, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Saratoga Springs</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">12866</st1:PostalCode></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Please register in advance by calling Cheryl Theriault at (518) 527-5732 or via email at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK21><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Spread the Word to End the R-Word <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York's <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong> campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong>, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4S2io-fXLBVLd9_bV2TykFX9FQXHNxB2dbKEC_ouM-FJZjl4oDDZO03kvmObjWxu7k9UR7V1JwIDnNqkbHfSWyMBh5E9F7ZI6p53Lq0zRim9abPlBgkAy3YluiOk_edxFw=" target="_blank" shape=rect>http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK9><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Officials Needed for 2011 World Games <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics International is requesting applications for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Athens</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>, June 25th to July 4th, 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.<br> <br> Aquatics Judo Powerlifting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Athletics Rollerskating Sailing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Badminton Table Tennis Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Bocce Bowling Volleyball Cycling<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Equestrian Soccer(Football) Golf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Gymnastics Kayaking Softball Handball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Tennis Beach Volleyball <br> <br> International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.<br> <br> Application forms can be downloaded </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4RZ7xJthBa2vriILiUn0_74DMcCHtk55CgdObDGgilaz3PrX5wG5AHW8ir81pV_45VTejFY5N5cQ3En5SmBz0bYoCATps-cEJcm0AqKrt3idqEfSCRr76tk5WPFIrbsAtQoy9cEvmRS9VW1dtH1Lc-D" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.<br> <br> Submit completed applications and supplemental documentation via email to <a href="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org</a> <br> An auto response from this email address will confirm receipt of the application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK7><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital District Website<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="computer" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:57.75pt;height:61.5pt;z-index:3; mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=77 height=82 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" align=left alt=computer name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.30 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Did you know that SONY Capital District has its own website? This website contains headlines about the Capital District, a full calendar of events, and news about the regional transition. The website can be found by clicking </span><!-- </img> --></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4THWGDT446ZeKjlVDkLB961zC0-__MytTp7gKjBk_r9C06nj7anTJehrUk91mCcjKwCBd6ynL-TA2vlH5ZM9qOO5u1Wc39fzrojc4gsvxNz4M4k7pFte4cdv8LkrLwPBlo=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK10><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Donate Online<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103244281177&s=28764&e=001by89oiF2G4Rbx_2vtkZDD2IlQ16T1ZN50NhLi__u_R89u71TGGsbwyEE_xW4tCiGLFvh7CJtIB2-PJqSjANUtg1Jk1_0EOUwaZRRrbTR1iDO4k9MdH3xX5Cf1V0DDYRYPG9LBqmzeMl2LXyfmZlKgR7YqcrOY_CM4K1O84ZeRwkdhA8z_GT0FWVgaiO6wSy8PvF1bXogkF_LW9jo1fZ94UJurkHPrI3ZB6iz8o3JqpvvghopGMvmN-NG82f5B-vT" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect><span style='text-decoration: none'><img border=0 width=140 height=31 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/267.jpg" alt=donate name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.267 contenteditable=false></span></a><br> Did you know that during any given day, all year round, and at no cost to athletes, families, or caregivers, people are experiencing Special Olympics New York?<br> <br> Your donation empowers athletes by providing year-round training and competition opportunities, but it doesn't stop there. Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><br> <img border=0 width=358 height=239 id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/133.jpg" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.133 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK11><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>About this Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>You have been included on this report because you are either a coach or volunteer for the Capital District, or have expressed an interest in becoming a coach or volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This report is meant to provide information to all coaches and volunteers in the Capital District. 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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=white face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:white'>Capital District Region Program Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> <td width="27%" style='width:27.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=1 color="#d4dde6" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#D4DDE6;font-weight:bold'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=1 color="#d4dde6" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#D4DDE6;font-weight:bold'>March 17, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top bgcolor=white style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable 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We sure have been!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>If you have not yet had a chance to connect with <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Leah DeCosta</st1:PersonName>, our new Director of Program for the Capital District Region, she would love to hear from you. Feel free to email her at <a href="mailto:ldecosta@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>ldecosta@nyso.org</a> to introduce yourself. You will be seeing and hearing her name more frequently as she continues to transition into her new role. Your feedback, support and years of experience are invaluable to us as we move ahead with the process of regionalization. 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mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=180 height=119 src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 alt=Aquatics name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.65 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York has announced that in June of 2010 and 2011 the State Summer Games will be held in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City>. More than 1500 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the Games, the largest Special Olympics competition held annually. The Games will be held from June 4 to 6 this year. 2000 volunteers will be needed. All events are, as always, free and open to the public. Read more </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmt5cS1beFYW03wrwAw7iW1qJferAgbUBABY6YQ0cI2gc4GGY4ELrub--ddUWhWS-hhUu6c5eSjMHB2Vy2mXsfsQ==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <!-- </img> --></div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK8><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%;background:white' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Upcoming Events, Competitions, & Community Outreaches</span></font><font size=4 color="#6699cc" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#6699CC'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Down Syndrome Support Group - Tri'd and True Friends</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Sunday, March 21, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>1 to 4 pm, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Saratoga</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bridges</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, Northway Exit 13 </span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Tri'd and True Friends, a support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome and other special needs, will meet to socialize, celebrate and enjoy adult company and a time for the children to play together. There will be a snack food "potluck". this group is part of the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center. For more info or to RSVP, please contact Joni Rhodes at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:pcjoni@localnet.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>pcjoni@localnet.com</a> or (518) 695-4627.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Basketball Training Club - <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Saratoga</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Starts April 11, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>2 to 3 pm, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Skidmore</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Athletic Center Downstairs Gym</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>All athletes, volunteers and coaches are welcome. Medicals and consents will be required for ongoing participation. Please contact Coach Sean Finnegan at <a href="mailto:sfinnegan212@gmail.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>sfinnegan212@gmail.com</a> for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> </span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>Autism Conference - Parent to Parent NYS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills" Jed Baker, Ph.D.</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Friday April 23, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Desmond</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hotel & Conference</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Wolf Road</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Albany</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For detailed conference info and registration form, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmdxAOdkfowtVJPA_Yu7XmTBhbbhnSfBATSNAdw5ckorxaCQA7yxjAh5sn3SpPpxdengut_ojE-iNgmJVJCxXQ8NdjtMALhmLEiMu2oalUN94=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Super Regional Volleyball Competition</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 15, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Western Region invites all other regions and areas to participate in Volleyball Team Pairing Games, Team Competition and Skills Competition. This event provides another opportunity for athletes to compete and is a team qualifier to be eligible to compete at State Games! Registration due date is April 26th. To register, contact <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Shelby Baker</st1:PersonName> at <a href="mailto:sbaker@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>sbaker@nyso.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital Region Summer Games</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 22, 2010 </span></font><o:p></o:p></b></strong></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685; font-weight:bold'>Shenedehowa</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Schools</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clifton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Regional Competitions in Basketball Team and Skills, Volleyball Team and Skills, Athletics (Track & Field), and Aquatics. Please contact <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anita Soler</st1:PersonName> at <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> to receive a Delegation Registration packet. Volunteers will be needed on Friday evening May 21st from 5 to 9 pm and for blocks of time throughout the day on Saturday. Click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmw0n77VcWWovAjfcvOvtruJ8vkn4C4ztdaUFmACP5Rm5VMoxmsM3rJBaXHyiFTNycMEpBZuZetkEj5T5Dk1mqWmBTcaGfrcayd2wCOQXvoTpDRz-edBMU8KaNtt6vfksTLJfCWX0X4RLHJFAnB9oDI3lQEOkv2WMgE9O7Q5eHwkI=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a> for more info on volunteering and to download a volunteer registration form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Silks & Satins 5K Race</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmt5cS1beFYW3oGMABkpis7bvLGXq_TLoMmf0Tai92zzjZgGNparALsiQ8Bs4MFGY1AHa06U7M90mx5ABvKAXvntyRDBrUULQsmH5kBYxLEmA=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Satins, Silks and Stars Gala</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmt5cS1beFYW3oGMABkpis7bvLGXq_TLoMmf0Tai92zzjZgGNparALsiQ8Bs4MFGY1AHa06U7M90mx5ABvKAXvnvEIHWI6moqq037num0tweU=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a><strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>. </span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Submit Your Event </span></font></b></strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'><br> </span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Don't see your event on the calendar? Let us know about it! Send an email to <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anita Soler</st1:PersonName> at <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> with the Event name, date, location and time. We'll see to it that it gets on the calendar and in the newsletter!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK32><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK32" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Local Celebrity Supporting SONY!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=115 style='width:69.0pt;margin-left:3.0pt; margin-right:3.0pt;margin-top:1.2pt;MAX-WIDTH: 115px;-moz-user-select: none; float:left' name=imgContainer onresizestart="return false;"> <tr> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' name=imgColumn> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><img border=0 width=115 height=96 id="_x0000_i1028" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/357.jpg" alt="TriCity ValleyCats" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.357 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The ValleyCats have created an 18-participant Bobblehead Doll Contest to coincide with the upcoming NCAA March Madness Tournament. The contestants include members of the Capital Region's most prominent figures in television, radio, and print media. Each local celebrity got to choose the charity of their choice. If they win, their charity gets $600. John Gray from Fox 23 News has chosen Special Olympics New York. Thanks, John!<br> <br> Beginning Monday, March 15th, fans will have the opportunity to vote online at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmdxAOdkfowtXNHKeX576zyyEjHsezIoUsYX5oQwhtIh0pT2FPuDVx7A==" target="_blank" shape=rect>www.bobblevote.com</a> or by calling the ValleyCats front office at (518) 629-2287. Each round of voting will last one week until a champion is crowned on April 12th. Voting results will be updated on the ValleyCats website as well as through the Tri-City ValleyCats Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmdxAOdkfowtWfpRxFRPkW2TaDJHoNAALizqYgU4s65q-0LyMm6xXYaw==" target="_blank" shape=rect>www.tcvalleycats.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK26><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>More Volunteer Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The SONY Headquarters office in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Schenectady</st1:place></st1:City> is always looking for volunteers to assist us in the behind-the-scenes work that makes what we do possible. Check out our current opportunities to get involved and make a difference:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>OFFICE ASSISTANT</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Duties include but may not be limited to general office work, filing, data entry, light phone duty, scanning and faxing documents, and inventory & sorting of supplies. You must be available to volunteer at least 2 hours per week within the hours of Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you would like to set up an interview, please email </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>MEDALS PROJECT VOLUNTEER</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday April 17th, from 1 pm to 5 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics NY is looking for volunteers to come to our headquarter offices on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Balltown Road</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Schenectady</st1:place></st1:City> to assist us in organizing and taking inventory of our award medals and ribbons. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get involved in something they can do together. To register, please email <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK23><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK23" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>SONY 40th Anniversary Athlete Art Contest<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics NY is please to announce that we will be conducting another art contest to celebrate or 40th Anniversary during State Summer Games. If chosen, the athlete's logo design will be featured on the 2010 State Summer Games T-Shirt to be sold at the merchandise tent during the Games in June. The winner will also receive a personalized SONY jacket. Click </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmw0n77VcWWovAjfcvOvtruJ8vkn4C4ztdaUFmACP5Rm5VMoxmsM3rJBaXHyiFTNycWMgA8L9xgfbxfQJfm5S91r0e26wPLJfWv8wrLhI3HD6iisCC2Y-WyhpY_ZB91TWVShu67kXP0zudoLS-SgnXMV0t9bmax55ANvhNC6haT1U=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a> for an athlete entry form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK29><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK23" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes Program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Young Athletes" style='position:absolute;margin-left:61.25pt;margin-top:0; width:101.25pt;height:60.75pt;z-index:2; mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal:right; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=135 height=81 src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 alt="Young Athletes" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.27 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). Family members and siblings are welcome too! For more info on the Capital Region Young Athletes program, please contact Cheryl Theriault at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com</a> or (518) 527-5732. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <!-- </img> --></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK21><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Spread the Word to End the R-Word <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York's <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong> campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong>, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmdxAOdkfowtVVK9pKDDMM5wcsofAW_TxgJqO3gJg97pDTlW7V2YaddNOTHg-op6BF" target="_blank" shape=rect>http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK9><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Officials Needed for 2011 World Games <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics International is requesting applications for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Athens</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>, June 25th to July 4th, 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.<br> <br> Aquatics Judo Powerlifting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Athletics Rollerskating Sailing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Badminton Table Tennis Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Bocce Bowling Volleyball Cycling<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Equestrian Soccer(Football) Golf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Gymnastics Kayaking Softball Handball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Tennis Beach Volleyball <br> <br> International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.<br> <br> Application forms can be downloaded </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmukQa8sIZCmGq0wyFAvigRuPth1MvMNDax-PtxYslgHK41DCQkH_DnFEt_WAlpqPb5jtzXr3GxwtnCOm705rKXz9_fRfxy6I6" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.<br> <br> Submit completed applications and supplemental documentation via email to <a href="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org</a> <br> An auto response from this email address will confirm receipt of the application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK7><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital District Website<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="computer" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:57.75pt;height:61.5pt; z-index:3;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=77 height=82 src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" align=left alt=computer name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.30 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Did you know that SONY Capital District has its own website? This website contains headlines about the Capital District, a full calendar of events, and news about the regional transition. The website can be found by clicking </span><!-- </img> --></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4Xem6i8BW2pmt5cS1beFYW3oGMABkpis7bvLGXq_TLoMmf0Tai92zzj19PNYvFj-NEkt66iLrhiA-KlZ1muwSQI=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK10><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Donate Online<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103202677480&s=0&e=001-TamEoCuphQytfyHlcjsHbh9vOk4C8O1FO3pxJr0_UlgLB6I3asm4S4uBvQKbbejyMHkZYOXgVBdNoHXVJZy3W2rb0oFgxuyI1LhL4YWeD2XceUPS1TPcc66vHQi8qMlKHtRupRCMht2xZS1uHWdag3E6hvzztcmJU_K7mZKXfrZk6DnohbA0f4cb4QsyhBaV43a-JDE4k99lKz4L3CzENu0vqXFKzsgo0UsB1ITLUneo1NbrXujTd9Roi46uBsb" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect><span style='text-decoration: none'><img border=0 width=140 height=31 id="_x0000_i1029" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/267.jpg" alt=donate name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.267 contenteditable=false></span></a><br> Did you know that during any given day, all year round, and at no cost to athletes, families, or caregivers, people are experiencing Special Olympics New York?<br> <br> Your donation empowers athletes by providing year-round training and competition opportunities, but it doesn't stop there. Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><br> <img border=0 width=358 height=239 id="_x0000_i1030" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/133.jpg" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.133 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK11><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>About this Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>You have been included on this report because you are either a coach or volunteer for the Capital District, or have expressed an interest in becoming a coach or volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This report is meant to provide information to all coaches and volunteers in the Capital District. Is there a feature you'd like to see? Let us know! Contact <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anita Soler</st1:PersonName> by e-mail at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> or by phone at 518-388-0790 x115.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" valign=top bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%; background:white;padding:4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor="#CCCCFF" style='width:100.0%;background: #CCCCFF' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr height=6 style='height:.05in'> <td height=6 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.05in'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:4.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Thank you for your participation in SONY Capital District. Special Olympics is a grassroots organization that relies on the support of a talented, involved volunteer network in order to serve our athletes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>Sincerely,</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; 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text-align:center'><b><font size=2 color="#ededed" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#EDEDED; font-weight:bold'>Featured Article</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#ededed" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#EDEDED'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt; text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=1 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'>NEED HELP PURCHASING ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT?</span></font></b></strong><font size=1 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt; text-align:center'><font size=1 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Colburn National Foundation is offering a wonderful opportunity to Special Olympics athletes through age 21.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt; 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The Capital District Summer Games are fast approaching, and we'll be in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City> for State Games before you know it. We have welcomed Leah DeCosta, our new Director of Program for the Capital District Region,and the process of regionalization is beginning. This year holds many exciting things to look forward to. We couldn't do it without any of you. Thank you for your ongoing investments into the lives of our athletes. 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font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>2010 Summer Games Coming to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter" /> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0" /> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1" /> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth" /> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0" /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight" /> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0" /> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" /> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t" /> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Aquatics" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:135pt; height:89.25pt;z-index:1;mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt;mso-position-horizontal:left; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=180 height=119 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/65.jpg" align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 alt=Aquatics name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.65 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York has announced that in June of 2010 and 2011 the State Summer Games will be held in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utica</st1:place></st1:City>. More than 1500 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the Games, the largest Special Olympics competition held annually. The Games will be held from June 4 to 6 this year. 2000 volunteers will be needed. All events are, as always, free and open to the public. 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The excitement of Friday night's Opening Ceremonies coupled with the Floor Hockey Pairing Games was an amazing start. The intense competitions on Saturday made the weekend complete! The <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:place></st1:City> community was spectacular in welcoming us and in supplying our events with an incredible abundance of volunteers. To everyone who played a part, we say thank you! Share your experiences with others by visiting and sharing these links:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </img></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WbSSiGagFvuunwxIdhUN_4qHl-UcT1l-v6H8tUFTqc43nRGsqW6udT9XTG37x3Tj7uN70OEiARDqJz0tfh-DIwGIT1QbwnTazHDrZh-eIYTHvMwhFCRt7P2TJ84zacD8Y5qS0YNRuol4SI8sKn3IwEpAFtKygWC-2oaezn43eM98jMcBr4ItipP" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Photos from Opening Ceremonies </a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WbLN7JeCqicofJjJ7Y2JUOUrB_lMd4A2tSMjBfLxD_V-BcvJaGvggPHOS5pttrptbNswUtn8IFrOqbaa5XHtoaVWlWKpo6Kosh9D40d7TibzsgcR3r9k3SckiTS-sD12AzWqF44IcvHD8_cF1gqeD6Rs61uoHoSmH3tcw_eNT5KeqcqTgkK9raA" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Photos from Competitions</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WZbY1x0KPl88RW9k7_hBcXV1gF78YqhFgVYK1RYuCOLIIbxEj0foaRRDFaC45A6r99i0LCLbbFFOxpDhnjzumZ4cMHQ950Vgbrhd-4c_3On10fgR85S-ygi087Ynems_DT6xwXC9bGD6g==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Video Clips</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WZD6bwiz5Z3BreXpOqZpwDyfsqccKdTLGt1EvfEvNJzBLUkvAiaWU0Tw-HFosdpJUo6bwUshILO_8ixAM2zx8rn1ArqWi4IACIIOKTENvO0YxTgnizCrAXf4FQRhTBWT-xt4XLglMGWsPDFvJpOluA2tRV0qqjJkaavW5GIwo5LcMWd_P6_gqrRx0Hd6HozFpD11flkMK3jCg==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Competition results</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK8><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%;background:white' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Upcoming Events & Competitions</span></font><font size=4 color="#6699cc" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#6699CC'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saratoga Springs</span></font></b></strong></st1:place></st1:City><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> Peace Jam Fund Raiser </span></font><o:p></o:p></b></strong></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>TONIGHT! Tuesday, March 2, 2010 </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>All proceeds support Saratoga Peach Jam Group and projects including Special Olympics Young Athletes Program.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>When</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: 6 to 9 PM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Where</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WZ7BziHDk_aMd3nlbvvgcUHVhOkn6dux_S2I4B0j_vYAHnkAG_yEfvISC-WXIkD6XS2E8mESe2OgS8BEuB16k-64BUBMYTaznoRot2uBclO7HnpKLREUtK0_IzKrxzQEeoXau16qwDQL-_ZLEuaFGdJNaQI7LeZpyrnkhjIXq8uosZWfr-u6x81xJR6bLWEodR-Juycvv8jYa5gSonjA5bk_6WQ5H2X1xVy7NGkqv8PRRobsRJxsVj0kLl3slxHSQfcA8o14v13nH98-2BV7reJOeM3VfbgEYL-dIj3beuDrSZ73ZJIW8lWwd8yOOpjdVkTR3m4MxH9sF3L4bGg0YMu" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Pennell's Restaurant</a>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Saratoga Springs</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>What</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: Hors d'Oeuvres and Cash Bar. $20 Adult, $10 Students. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Justin Fabian at <a href="mailto:justinfabian39@yahoo.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>justinfabian39@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Under 21 SONY Area 37 Bowling Tournament</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Sunday, March 14, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Where</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: B+C Lanes, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">6 Center Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Hudson Falls</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Who</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: Any bowling athletes ages 21 & under, register as many athletes as you would like.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Delegations should arrive at 11:15 am, depart at 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided for registered athletes and coaches. 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font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Where</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>: Boulevard Lanes, Eried Blvd. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Schenectady</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For registration information, please contact John Wessels at (518) 370-7576.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Autism Conference - Parent to Parent NYS</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills" Jed Baker, Ph.D.</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Friday April 23, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Desmond</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hotel & Conference</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Wolf Road</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Albany</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For detailed conference info and registration form, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WbnbbhlZyaV3oMPo0USM3dfpGMI1fjEenNgC0I3meGGYiF5YvK0Z5GIRgjhpPYRddO4Ud7ulqUFUwPfQYujbNQKl1n0uqdxYwh1s3i9OnpF_RBXf6PQjVOpYm3Pqlck9FUlxmmlkaisxCKea7zgwPCLpJ3JUDe_g6c=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Super Regional Volleyball Competition</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 15, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Western Region invites all other regions and areas to participate in Volleyball Team Pairing Games, Team Competition and Skills Competition. This event provides another opportunity for athletes to compete and is also qualifier to be eligible to compete at State Games! Registration due date is April 26th. To register, contact Shelby Baker at <a href="mailto:sbaker@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>sbaker@nyso.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital Region Summer Games</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 22, 2010 </span></font><o:p></o:p></b></strong></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>Shenedehowa</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Schools</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clifton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Regional Competitions in Basketball Team and Skills, Volleyball Team and Skills, Athletics (Track & Field), and Aquatics. Delegation Registration forms will be distributed in early March. Volunteers will be needed on Friday evening from 5 to 9 pm and for blocks of time throughout the day on Saturday. Click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WZOaaytX5bvoi_w81mmVaqPpetHZDDzUg76JNMwebsRMoLV68sVtlyp3OssuWpthCFQtGJ1ssicFVyK4n4pG4z6fg0YkEBnxefn3byDDfKkMWCDdDp_FixLB02gmFlVOBhPjdxG_C-2mKOlBYQpLX7DvKvswjzimjhHtBKE-wBsoNpPR0JzUe9q1lUYD4YN88pO_KDdVHbLtP69hcxL1PlqzplwJ12W0BU=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a> for more info on volunteering and to download a volunteer registration form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Silks & Satins 5K Race</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WZrh4rj0OqyHhUvvOJaFpHOhVVeEQzUZy9IHxLoU7dSXyJmwVaROwJzIKSBjkhQ_4PsII44TvHEzCmB2bqpQvbIp0nmkBf-CqAi2kLGlUckTIvS478mh_uI9Kv0ziHVN4M2jBTCyuWTbiVRX_vkQUkWmUnk8G4eBCw=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Satins, Silks and Stars Gala</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, July 31, 2010</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>For more info <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WY0ojKJf6Kg0Tf8SkS2k15hAefwkzP_7iyHKCjzSzsrJHuKuf-E_y89wew_NibWmRpQW8IO_gQZGbS23QcooX55T68wb4Gr5UjSKknyRWeuerK8ZUL1Y5l3RsLfSiOp6fzP9KY4FvDNvkF3vqhnzh7feYy8Ohwhgy0=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>click here</a><strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>. </span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Submit Your Event </span></font></b></strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'><br> </span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Don't see your event on the calendar? Let us know about it! Send an email to Anita Soler at <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> with the Event name, date, location and time. We'll see to it that it gets on the calendar and in the newsletter!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK23><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK23" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes Program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Young Athletes" style='position:absolute; margin-left:61.25pt;margin-top:0;width:101.25pt;height:60.75pt; z-index:3;mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=135 height=81 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/27.jpg" align=right hspace=5 vspace=5 alt="Young Athletes" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.27 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). Family members and siblings are welcome too! For more info on the Capital Region Young Athletes program, please contact Cheryl Theriault at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>cheryl.theriault@hotmail.com</a> or (518) 527-5732. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </img></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK21><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Spread the Word to End the R-Word <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York's <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong> campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong>, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4WbN1vrUfCIDh6xv5370ogN-3Sx_mVkNWU7Lr0_i8RFznsxuUjTJ6eTcXL-jK4KAdEL5AWAAGbRWBf4YCTtgdypw21ktcl7p6OZvAi9FIJ1WWszgg4XNBVYipKin_0ldaEw=" target="_blank" shape=rect>http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK9><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Officials Needed for 2011 World Games <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics International is requesting applications for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Athens</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>, June 25th to July 4th, 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.<br> <br> Aquatics Judo Powerlifting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Athletics Rollerskating Sailing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Badminton Table Tennis Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Bocce Bowling Volleyball Cycling<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Equestrian Soccer(Football) Golf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Gymnastics Kayaking Softball Handball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Tennis Beach Volleyball <br> <br> International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.<br> <br> Application forms can be downloaded </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103122866308&s=28764&e=001o-LDnJAi4Waq3Jfx_H7ydvvBERUJDTRUAQnn1JILQZk-iNWAuZBCJjBD2f-Gepf0YN1num-uF-og5PQQMxcysgwOEkkbCZvgg_KyHvUTmlI_En10xVGqalF3qAGHK1CbZjVCMuowG_yh9gbGfRz7PB3IkL2fem6u" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.<br> <br> Submit completed applications and supplemental documentation via email to <a href="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org</a> <br> An auto response from this email address will confirm receipt of the application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK7><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital District Website<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="computer" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:57.75pt;height:61.5pt;z-index:4; mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=77 height=82 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" align=left alt=computer name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.30 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1029"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Did you know that SONY Capital District has its own website? This website contains headlines about the Capital District, a full calendar of events, and news about the regional transition. 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Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><br> <img border=0 width=358 height=239 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/133.jpg" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.133 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK11><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>About this Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>You have been included on this report because you are either a coach or volunteer for the Capital District, or have expressed an interest in becoming a coach or volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This report is meant to provide information to all coaches and volunteers in the Capital District. Is there a feature you'd like to see? Let us know! Contact Anita Soler by e-mail at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> or by phone at 518-388-0790 x115.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" valign=top bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%; background:white;padding:4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor="#CCCCFF" style='width:100.0%;background:#CCCCFF' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr height=6 style='height:.05in'> <td height=6 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.05in'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:4.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Thank you for your participation in SONY Capital District. 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We are thrilled to announce that we've selected a candidate for the position of Capital District Regional Director of Program. Leah DeCosta comes to SONY with an extensive background in collegiate athletics, most recently at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Boston</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Her unique set of skills will be a huge benefit to our organization. Leah's first day with us will be March 1st. We will continue to keep you informed on the progress and happenings of the regionalization process and as always, your input and feedback are vital. 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height:99.75pt;z-index:1;mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt;mso-position-horizontal:left; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/stock1/1z6o8g5d.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=200 height=133 src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/stock1/1z6o8g5d.jpg" align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The 2010 State Winter Games in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:place></st1:City> on February 5th & 6th were a great success. The excitement of Friday night's Opening Ceremonies coupled with the Floor Hockey Pairing Games was an amazing start. The intense competitions on Saturday made the weekend complete! The <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:place></st1:City> community was spectacular in welcoming us and in supplying our events with an incredible abundance of volunteers. To everyone who played a part, we say thank you! Share your experiences with others by visiting and sharing these links:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </img></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWR63x7KMH2CzqFxlSdHaDnriRI31JiDj3sNRAmyR5WcCrMZTs3f5puoUZRvVqHCD_2ZnDjo_0ASvj_o3rrL7DG5ZUGKrW0qzvKd_eXUJVbTKVxEA8qiTMQO0apHzVNY-yjTUi2kD8d80Yak-bochkvSztKcyd47SHycANHJBTlSIaU6GUrecvMa" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Photos from Opening Ceremonies </a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTX_1NQKXtOwNXeatEENv7Y7oVDwGWe-LRIrQNNN-Zsv0M6nDkMnfLnQiE4BOb-_6II7xlQkKATghqf6eJdWPkJJJ6wG37Gz8w5dAM3IzMgH0HvIrIemjCPBisvNGmktqShwnoyZT8VpYx93vGRi1xYmNruvgcPIyfbdAk56YxVvzi81sPGoxMl" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Photos from Competitions</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTbVNCYNWGTw3OG7h9h3aGOJgRQzbSDUYjy-DJmBzhl9ouiXHTjeMjRrGZuuS_7OymJjuiupnQvacal7Muk-alD4388vtSVXiINGLjGyGQBP5qotJmvQqBRxdq37CnLoiSCMchN_O24UQ==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Video Clips</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWSqwl444qmXUCrmBG2lyoQdlc99o64kbtzz-vroLlbJ2kaPYgd5XkA9jn0X_mqCeSPHfcqhirLozlk_xhsQ5oG0A5C3aocLDbi_82OdkfjVSkO28aRlRK-stk4lwUVSqauKC7PTcX_2l7SaewJXVFtHhjfDMPyzYYy-96-zXI6jb02o-WtCTVto2ee_m2NqcADmOelTx44SKQ==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Competition results</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK20><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK20" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics Athletes Featured in Ad!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="coke can" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:63.75pt;height:120pt;z-index:2; mso-wrap-distance-left:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:3.75pt; mso-wrap-distance-right:3.75pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:3.75pt; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/330.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=85 height=160 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/330.jpg" align=left hspace=5 vspace=5 alt="coke can" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.330 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The Coca-Cola Company has been a supporter of the Special Olympics movement for over 40 years. Tune into NBC for the 2010 Olympics in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:place></st1:City> from February 12th to 28th to see Special Olympics athletes featured in a television commercial created by The Coca-Cola Company, a Special Olympics Global Partner. The debut of the commercial aired on February 12th during Opening Ceremonies. The theme of the commercial is supporting Olympic dreams. Special Olympics athletes Paul Nimmich (SO South Carolina) and Ben Purcell (SO Ireland) are shown receiving medals. The commercial will air during the Olympic broadcast coverage in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>. To further extend their support, Coca-Cola is allowing their customers to donate their </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTx_XbuijY9hGGGEMzJEl5FRWo-0wSwJ0BBNZm4gOakIV3Tfaq9cHMdgwVLJF6ijgAqc9akBNMO4hqU0FN07hStEGW18q2iOfKGomy1RwY4UhlwzEZxTbzem6FM2N8SCt32yXxpo4b3XEO_zNXGDCM29L0B77kItFPuzjZdYOvQTpT01UtNvnSk" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>My Coke Rewards</a> points to Special Olympics through February 28th! Visit the site for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </img></div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK8><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%;background:white' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Coming Attractions</span></font><font size=4 color="#6699cc" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#6699CC'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Under 21 SONY Area 37 Bowling Tournament</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>When: Sunday, March 14, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Where: B+C Lanes, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">6 Center Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Hudson Falls</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NY</st1:State></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Who: Any bowling athletes ages 21 & under, register as many athletes as you would like.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Delegations should arrive at 11:15 am, depart at 3:00 pm. Luch will be provided for registered athletes and coaches. To register, please contact Chris Utter vial email at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:cutter127@msn.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>cutter127@msn.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saratoga Springs</span></font></b></strong></st1:place></st1:City><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> Peace Jam Fund Raiser</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>All proceeds support Saratoga Peach Jam Group and projects including Special Olympics Young Athletes Program.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>When: Tuesday, March 2nd, 6 to 9 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Where: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTo84ZBJe8zU60XleULCQ4gYy6rhoj4Mg5j50uzguAbXB4qvpUn-6YYrgMkghUHhH-pVtLaIYZS0tQlL4mZtmqZ6UazDMO-u0gVq0Si0nvHY6HPKmRQlO7R2TdhTBUJtPFRCer3Rp-BnjqHv4v1w1JB6QJxjV5q_re36S_eqdWaxRTYidW8eY2UZmbdgcS19BSq7SCUvOB1xJwWnVZBIUbgu3xZY7p36WWVI8jqlskT8_S8j31x50J-6EefPT01PTnIo06xUGcOrvdcn05YdO0DForKgKXJ5fU7hpwvZUz9tAYp83SOAlnHmARFetW3i6HRX3j6Q9VR6XJ0OuSeDLqk78xHyuJzFxcKhP9ObZffeVqshl8B1A3NsB9ZaCruQipIYZxeurwoa9m4SI0G8udR" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Pennell's Restaurant</a>, Saratoga Springs, NY<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>What: $20 Adult, $10 Students. Hors d'Oeuvres and Cash Bar.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Justin Fabian at <a href="mailto:justinfabian39@yahoo.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>justinfabian39@yahoo.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Saturday, May 22nd, <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Shenedehowa</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Schools</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clifton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital Region Summer Games</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Regional Competitions in Basketball Team and Skills, Volleyball Team and Skills, Athletics (Track & Field), and Aquatics. Registration forms will be distributed approximately March 1st. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Submit Your Event </span></font></b></strong><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'><br> </span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Don't see your event on the calendar? Let us know about it! Send an email to Anita Soler at <a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> with the Event name, date, location and time. We'll see to it that it gets on the calendar and in the newsletter!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK21><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Spread the Word to End the R-Word <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics New York's <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong> campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for <strong><b><font face=Verdana><span style='font-family:Verdana'>SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD</span></font></b></strong>, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>The <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTgEK7s3C1cumU4s_eU9cnxlCpRWA2iFu_4CPer3O7PS172zXXwLXqDAgfM4ORnE8ERs8mPA32VAHpF2wF9-pvSaMpVUO37CdJQzWvXU0CwED7YUEd_GaY8-K9qyycJ3dg=" target="_blank" shape=rect>http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK9><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Officials Needed for 2011 World Games <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics International is requesting applications for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Athens</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>, June 25th to July 4th, 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.<br> <br> Aquatics Judo Powerlifting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Athletics Rollerskating Sailing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Badminton Table Tennis Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Bocce Bowling Volleyball Cycling<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Equestrian Soccer(Football) Golf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Gymnastics Kayaking Softball Handball<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Tennis Beach Volleyball <br> <br> International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.<br> <br> Application forms can be downloaded </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWRhs60B6sDoFK-4fouMToeK-doutAH1ShwSxiVoLiG8qsjjHbvYyEQIcy0ORLZxlEKm8FG9Fn9Mvwx424ADss0W0KMc1X3x-4nXkhGNtzi4TSOm4mfmVvGmySQXZE6Sg2SP6zjS00_1wCuFcwQdZkCi" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.<br> <br> Submit completed applications and supplemental documentation via email to <a href="mailto:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org</a> <br> An auto response from this email address will confirm receipt of the application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK7><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Capital District Website<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="computer" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:57.75pt;height:61.5pt;z-index:3; mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" /> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=77 height=82 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/30.jpg" align=left alt=computer name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.30 border=0 contenteditable=false v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><![endif]><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Did you know that SONY Capital District has its own website? This website contains headlines about the Capital District, a full calendar of events, and news about the regional transition. The website can be found by clicking </span></img></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWTzFmAMAFDeH3_wyoQyqt3EPbQj8xiDNEFBJeGrXsztiJpJ8y4mhNHpfuTkN0olDe_3B5rgWAnVxdPPMaW8OnXVNQ91pWwMI3ixY78HbLfMRLtiOesk9wLpqVbn4SKZjZU=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK10><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Donate Online<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103053281087&s=28764&e=001_lQzEWU8yWQ_p_tJMF9w1RY_2h80b8hkDrL7yP28I0zSu4nbRWXNqh29QGc9-v3i5QaKtEPsWT7IZTpL6IkrBi_eCW081iZnBKHNujOj-6rGKUhWG_OEPNO_IyJHU9GEioNXYRG8vcgKD3cFfsunezzn69xAGOt7Z2uPztFK88BY7xX1oM0rNIvmHOTMeClQvgkffGzSml-jIBjo3TAXPxd7raKV4fr1lcTYb0iXkyeC5I7gpPIOhXq7jsckXPwC" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect><span style='text-decoration: none'><img border=0 width=140 height=31 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/267.jpg" alt=donate name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.267 contenteditable=false></span></a><br> Did you know that during any given day, all year round, and at no cost to athletes, families, or caregivers, people are experiencing Special Olympics New York?<br> <br> Your donation empowers athletes by providing year-round training and competition opportunities, but it doesn't stop there. Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><br> <img border=0 width=358 height=239 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/133.jpg" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.133 contenteditable=false><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK11><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>About this Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>You have been included on this report because you are either a coach or volunteer for the Capital District, or have expressed an interest in becoming a coach or volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>This report is meant to provide information to all coaches and volunteers in the Capital District. Is there a feature you'd like to see? Let us know! Contact Anita Soler by e-mail at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:asoler@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>asoler@nyso.org</a> or by phone at 518-388-0790 x115.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" valign=top bgcolor=white style='width:100.0%; background:white;padding:4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt 4.2pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" bgcolor="#CCCCFF" style='width:100.0%;background:#CCCCFF' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr height=6 style='height:.05in'> <td height=6 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.05in'> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:4.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Thank you for your participation in SONY Capital District. Special Olympics is a grassroots organization that relies on the support of a talented, involved volunteer network in order to serve our athletes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685;font-weight:bold'>Sincerely,</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Special Olympics <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> <td valign=top bgcolor="#D4DDE6" style='background:#D4DDE6;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table 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many shopping days left this holiday season, but there is still time to make an impact in 2009! Why not give a donation to Special Olympics NY in honor of a loved one this year? It's a perfect gift! Remember to have all donations postmarked by December 31, 2009 for tax deduction purposes or, donate online today! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Be sure to read the important message below from <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Stephen Fuller</st1:PersonName>, Vice President of Program, regarding Special Olympics NY's planning for Winter, Summer & Fall State Games in 2010. Please note that this is the last Capital Region Program Report for 2009. We'll see you again January! We wish you all a happy, healthy and joyful <st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> season!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'> <tr> <td width="100%" valign=top bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='width:100.0%; background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>In This Issue <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight: bold'><a href="#LETTER.BLOCK21" shape=rect><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>An Important Message from the Vice President of Program</span></font></a></span></font></b> <o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight: bold'><a href="#LETTER.BLOCK6" shape=rect><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'>Capital District Website</span></font></a></span></font></b> <o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight: bold'><a href="#LETTER.BLOCK7" shape=rect><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:#285685'>Coming Attractions</span></font></a></span></font></b> <o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:6.0pt 1.8pt 1.2pt 1.8pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight: bold'><a href="#LETTER.BLOCK16" shape=rect><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; 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This website contains headlines about the Capital District, a full calendar of events, and news about the regional transition. 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Athletes will compete in Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Snoeshoeing events. 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Let us know about it! E-mail <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Karen Gladstone</st1:PersonName>, Capital District Liaison, at </span></font><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="mailto:kgladstone@nyso.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>kgladstone@nyso.org</a> with the date and time of the event, its name, and a brief description. We'll see to it that it gets in the calendar and in the newsletter!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK16><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK16" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFF66" style='background:#FFFF66;padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=4 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:14.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'>Donate Online<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt 1.2pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><font size=2 color="#285685" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:#285685'><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102892945684&s=28764&e=0018BkUQvho7jUE7T4eIcKYuRx7g_YPkjXQxsmQsjvVK61leGLRCecszeuSb50nhYEN9yfHVazNhIvAzCi9bHcH0Z7bUDpcNSBjrM0iO9LqCIt3YOE_OboC1lDqrifRoSa7S3h1jyiGSg5RXWD7yaT9sv6z4Ml_WGZMDhw5yt3RR0mOrTGE1uOzeniZ0FwblfPlJglTWyTc6wmRAQC6OtpFZdlkM0NYVUurVrJS_Ck7zGTnUs7rc_O4Ylhd7ZC2JZQE" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect><span style='text-decoration: none'><img border=0 width=140 height=31 id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102024432429/img/267.jpg?a=1102892945684" alt=donate name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.267 contenteditable=false></span></a>From Thanksgiving to New Year's, Special Olympics New York wishes its athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.<br> <br> Did you know: during any given day, all year long, and without a charge to athletes, families, or caregivers, people are experiencing Special Olympics New York?<br> <br> Your donation empowers an athlete by providing year-round training and competition opportunities, but it doesn't stop there. Special Olympics has an impact on every single person who witnesses an athlete in action. Our athletes teach the world a new way of thinking about people who are different. These new attitudes are helping to create a more accepting, joyful world for us all.<o:p></o:p></