Special Olympics Broward County
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
ph: 954-262-2150
fax: 954-262-2157
alt: 954-262-2158
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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
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
ph: 954-262-2150
fax: 954-262-2157
alt: 954-262-2158
mleonard
