Special Olympics Broward County

3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

ph: 954-262-2150
fax: 954-262-2157
alt: 954-262-2158

About Us

The mission of Special Olympics Broward County is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Special Olympics Broward County provides sports training and Olympic-style competition to almost 600 athletes with  intellectual disabilities in 22 sports through the support of over 40 training programs throughout the county.  All athletes 8 years or older, no matter what your ability level, can benefit from Special Olympics. And no matter what your interest, there is a sport for you. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics.

The ultimate objective of Special Olympics Broward County is to help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY 

Honorary Board
 

Anne Allen

Joseph Amaturo

Ron Assaf

Lee Banks

Jane Brand-Eagon

Ronnie Brown

Hon. Jeb Bush

Gale Butler

Edward A. Cespedes

Rev. Lana Charlton

Jeff Conine

Keith Costello

Hon. Charlie Crist

Heather & Mike Crowley

Whitey Ford

Connie Frances

Linda L. Gill

Lt. Col. Timothy J. Gillette

John W. Henry

Marti Huizenga

Hon. Chip LaMarca

Andrew Dale Ledbetter

Hon. George LeMieux

Judith Levine

Alan Lieberman

Dr. Fred Lippman

Rabbi Moishe Meir Lipszyc

Hon. John T. Luzzo

Dennis Mackman

Dan Marino

Dr. Wendy Masi

Thomas F. & Dr. Violet McCormack

Mark McCormick

Kathy McDonald-Trebbi

Richard W. Meli, MD

Joseph Millsaps

Albert Miniaci

A. J. Nassar

Hon. Frank C. Ortis

Stacy Ostrau

Michelle Pesonen

Cynthia S. Peterson

George I. Platt

Dr. Randolph A. Pohlman

Renee Quinn

Hon. John E. Rodstrom, Jr.

Randy Rogers

Ari Roloff

Matthew H. Scott

Tony Segreto

Kaye Stevens

Shane Strum

Don Taft

Lorraine Thomas

Dr. Sheldon T. Warman

Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Sharon A. Zamojski, R.A., NCARB

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY

COUNTY MANAGEMENT TEAM

 

Chairperson

Paul M. Sallarulo

Vice Chairperson(s)

Robert Irvine

Ann Scharf

Secretary

Ellen Kleinert-Cohn

 

County Management Team

Candy Allen

Joseph Brill

Nicole Brill

Susan Brill

Cynthia Drucker

Debbie Ducas

Andrew Hanken

Mark Hurvitz

Barbara Killen

Ramona Lykes

Anthony Pierce

Hope Pierce

Tom Warmington

Phyllis Zarefsky

 

APPRECIATION:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which plans and coordinates the Athlete/Family Picnic and the Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Banquet. 

 

ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:  Plans and develops a program which allows athletes to serve in meaningful positions of influence and leadership in the Special Olympics Program.  Recruits and trains athletes to become speakers for Special Olympics. 

 

BUDGET & FINANCE:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which provides the accounting of all funds raised and spent.  Must prepare detailed financial statements and reports, develops budget and makes recommendations as to effective means of saving and spending. 

 

COMPETITION/GAMES:  Responsible for recruiting various Games Management Teams throughout the year which organize and conduct all county level games and tournaments for all sports. Contact Tom Warmington  @954-214-0660 or hockeyref01@yahoo.com.

 

FAMILIES:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which develops and implements a plan to encourage parents and family members to participate in Special Olympics by coaching, helping with games, recruiting other parents and advocating Special Olympics in the community. 

 

FUND RAISING:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which develops and implements plans for raising necessary funds needed for county program. 

 

OUTREACH/RECRUITMENT:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which develops and implements a plan to reach eligible athletes, coaches and volunteers who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics.  Plan needs to include reaching out to private & public schools, adults, vocational centers, institutions, group homes, Developmental Disabilities, etc. 

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which provides media coverage, press conferences and communication for all games, fund-raisers and upcoming events.  Intent is to inform the public about the many things that persons with mental handicaps can do and the difference Special Olympics can make in their lives.

 

 

TRAINING:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which develops a training plan to meet the needs of Broward County.  This includes: organizing and conducting training schools for coaches, athletes, volunteers and games officials. 

 

TRANSPORTATION:  Responsible for securing and coordinating transportation for county, area and state games and competitions.  Distributes schedule of pick-up points and times to all agencies. 

 

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which establishes and oversees a Volunteer Plan which will ensure appropriate volunteers for committees, management teams, and coaching.  This includes contacting, recruiting and training potential volunteers and/or organizations. 

 


 

 

 Special Olympics Broward County Staff:

Linda Mills, Director

Michelle Evans, Program Manager

Michelle Leonardo, Adminstrative Assistant

 

 

Special Olympics Broward County

The Don Taft Program

at Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL33314

954-262-2150 office

954-262-2157 fax

 

 

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3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

ph: 954-262-2150
fax: 954-262-2157
alt: 954-262-2158