Special Olympics Broward County

5101 Nw 21st Ave.
#440
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

ph: 954-486-7464
fax: 954-486-7454
alt: 954-816-4612

About Us

ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Chairpersons: Ricky  Kodish, Lisa  Lydick

Secretary: Judy  Kodish

CMT Representative: Jennifer  Hurvitz

Amy  Allen

Jason  Andra

Ruthie  Babbitz

Tabatha  Frazier

Ryan  Irvine

Debbie  Klein

Barrie  Kleinert

Ivy  McMahon

Thomas  Michaud

Shana  Ross

Lee  Scharf

Frank  Shallett

 


SPECIAL
OLYMPICS

BROWARD COUNTY

HONORARY BOARD


Anne Allen

Joseph Amaturo

Ronald G. Assaf

Lee Banks

Steven R. Berrard

Jane Brand-Eagon

Hon. Jeb Bush

Gale Butler

Edward A. Cespedes

Rev. Lana Charlton

Joseph M. Cobo

Hon. Charlie Crist

Heather & Mike Crowley

Whitey Ford

Connie Frances

Linda L. Gill

Major Timothy J. Gillette

John W. Henry

Marti Huizenga

Dorothy Klein

Andrew Dale Ledbetter

Wayne Lee, MD

Judith Levine

Alan Lieberman

Dr. Fred Lippman

Hon. John T. Luzzo

Hon. Connie H. Mack

Dennis Mackman

Dan Marino

Dr. Wendy Masi

Mark McCormick

Kathy McDonald-Trebbi

Richard W. Meli, MD

Joseph Millsaps

Albert Miniaci

A. J. Nassar

Hon. Jim Naugle

Hon. Frank C. Ortis

Michelle Pesone

Cynthia S. Peterson

George I. Platt

Dr. Randolph A. Pohlman

Renee Quinn

Pat Riley

Hon. John E. Rodstrom, Jr.

Randy Rogers

Joe Scott

Tony Segreto

Kaye Stevens

Don Taft

Lorraine Thomas

Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Sharon A. Zamojski, R.A., NCARB

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY

COUNTY MANAGEMENT TEAM

 

 

 

 

Chairperson: Paul Sallarulo

 

Vice Chairpersons:

Robert Irvine/Ann Scharf

 

Secretary: Debbie Rivera

 

Candy Allen

Joseph & Susan Brill

Nicole Brill

Debbie Ducas

Andrew Hanken

Jennifer Hurvitz

Mark Hurvitz

Barbara Killen

Ellen Kleinert-Cohn

Donna Lipka

Ann Scharf

Tom Warmington

Mel & Phyllis Zarefsky

 

 

APPRECIATION:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which plans and coordinates the Athlete/Family Picnic and the Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Banquet.  Contact Michelle Evans at 954-486-7464 or MEvans630@aol.com.

 

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.  Contact Robert Irvine @ 954-572-4349 or rirvine903@aol.com.

 

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.  Contact Susan Brill @ 954-476-7799 or susan_brill@sheriff.org.

 

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.  Contact Debbie Ducas at 954-610-7426 or RndDucas@bellsouth.net.

 

FUND RAISING:  Responsible for recruiting a committee which develops and implements plans for raising necessary funds needed for county program.  Contact Linda Mills at 954-486-7464 or lmills4411@aol.com.

 

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.  Contact Ann Scharf at 954-781-1579 or scharfann@hotmail.com.

 

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. Contact Mark Hurvitz at 954-701-1500 or presmmh@aol.com.

 

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.  Contact Candy Allen at 954-830-8330 or candy562@aol.com or Nicole Brill at 954-214-1210 or davienmb78@yahoo.com.

 

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.  Contact Barbara Killen at 754-322-6900 or barbara.killen@browardschools.com.

 

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.  Contact Donna Lipka at 954-592-3777 or so4900@earthlink.net.

 

 

OFFICERS:

Paul Sallarulo, 954-593-0001, psallarulo@alinian.com

Debbie Rivera , 954-961-0372,  tribute06@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:

Joe Brill, 954-476-7799, brill_J@bellsouth.net

Andy Hanken, 954-816-4071, andy4276@aol.com

Ellen Kleinert-Cohn, 954-721-1020, flspecialneedscolorguard@yahoo.com

Mel/Phyllis Zarefsky, 954-742-5455

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5101 Nw 21st Ave.
#440
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

ph: 954-486-7464
fax: 954-486-7454
alt: 954-816-4612