Special Olympics Broward County

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

2009-10 Special Olympics Broward County

Meeting Dates

County Management Team Meetings: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
9/21/09
10/28/09
11/18/09
12/14/09***not at NSU
1/13/10
2/22/10
3/9/10
4/15/10
5/5/10
6/9/10

Athlete Input Council Meetings (7:00pm – 8:30pm):
9/24/09
10/22/09
11/17/09
12/14/09***not at NSU
1/28/10
2/25/10
3/25/10
4/22/10
6/3/10