Special Olympics Broward County

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY

COUNTY MANAGEMENT TEAM

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

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