March 25, 2010
State Basketball Finals
The State Basketball Finals take place March 26-27 in Grandville. For the 29th year the Grand Rapids Jaycees are hosting the tournament. Competition and events will take place at Grandville High School and Middle School, Calvin Christian High School and Middle School, and Grandview Elementary School. A special thank you to the Grandville Jenison Chamber of Commerce. Click here for a copy of this year’s information guide with competition and venue information, sponsors and supporters and general information. Good luck athletes!
Polar Plunge Events Raise $470,000 for SOMI Athletes!
 Thank you for taking part in the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunges. In 2010, The 19 Polar Plunges around Michigan collectively raised more than $470,000 for Special Olympics Michigan athletes! This is a 70% increase in revenue when compared to 2009. 2010 set new records for the state of Michigan with more than 2,100 plungers. The fundraising efforts of everyone involved bring the joy of sports training and competition to more than 18,000 Special Olympics Michigan athletes. That joy is shared by countless family members, friends, teachers, coaches, and community members who are impacted by our mission of respect, dignity and acceptance for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
 We are looking forward to reaching new heights in 2011! Please stay tuned for dates and locations coming soon for the 2011 plunge season. It's never too early to start thinking costumes and new fundraising ideas!
Again, thank you for all your fundraising efforts in 2010. Remember our State Summer Games are just around the corner and it's never too late to volunteer! Summer Games will be June 3-5 of 2010!
Andrea Rachko
Law Enforcement Torch Run Liaison & Development Manager
Marquette Polar Plunge |
Marquette Polar Plunge |
83-year old Franklin Thompson Took The Polar Plunge in Kalamazoo |
Marquette & Kalamazoo Polar Plunges End the Season!
The last two of 19 Polar Plunges this season took place on Saturday, March 20 in Marquette and Kalamazoo! Marquette's Polar Plunge was held at the base of Marquette Mountain on a beautiful, sunny day. About 61 plungers collectively raised nearly $11,000! Several Law Enforcement Torch Run members took the plunge!
Kalamazoo's Polar Plunge was at Western Michigan University in a swimming pool put up inside Lawson Ice Arena. Thank you to the 51 plungers who raised a total of about $6,000! The oldest plunger was 83-year old Franklin Thompson.
2010 Annual Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 Bowling Tournament and Banquet
Larry's Luck Strikes hosted the Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 Bowling tournament on March 19, 2010. A banquet pizza lunch followed the tournament with volunteer awards given out to the volunteers for donating time for this year's tournament. Athletes received prizes, donated by Gogebic Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC), for their help in fundraising. ARC honored Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 Director Barb Siira with an angel music box. Click here for the results of the tournament. The next event for Area 39 is swimming on April 17 & 18, 2010 at Lake Superior State College in Sault St. Marie. Those wishing for more information on Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 may write to: Gogebic-Ontonagon Special Olympics c/o Barb Siira - Director, 1011 Peters Street, Wakefield, MI 49968.
COMPETITION RESULTS
Summer Games Wish List
Items We Need to Borrow:
 10 golf carts - Tables and Chairs: Tables 65 8 X 13 and Chairs 450
- Tents: 40 X 80 with side walls, 30 X 45 with side walls and 16 X 16 with side walls
- Shuttle Bus for CMU campus
- Tractor: Kubota L3540 with Loader
- Portable Toilets: 22 Regular, 3 Handicap and 8-two station Sinks
- PA systems (8)
- 2 Kubota ATV’s for transporting water containers
Items We Need Donated:
- Games committee shirts and Volunteer shirt donations
- Coffee and donuts for Parent Family and Medical
- Signs to direct people to events
- New easy to move and store award stands!
Please contact Heather Burke at (989) 774-3911.
or burke1hn@cmich.edu
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Unified Basketball & Bowling Results
The State Unified Basketball & Bowling Finals took place March 13, 2010 at Western Michigan University. Click here for results.
June 4, 2010
Upcoming Events
State Basketball Finals
Mar. 26, 2010 to Mar. 27, 2010
Grandville
Area 7 Unified Bowling Tournament
Mar. 28, 2010
Mt. Pleasant
Area 32 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Mar. 31, 2010
Cadillac
Cops and Lobsters Fundraiser
Apr. 1, 2010
Sterling Heights
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Apr. 12, 2010
Midland
Power Lifting Invitational
Apr. 17, 2010
Northville
LETR Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser
Apr. 22, 2010
Lansing
SUPERSTARS 2010
Apr. 25, 2010
Pontiac
SW Regional Spring Games
May. 1, 2010
Grand Rapids
2010 State Summer Games
Jun. 3, 2010 to Jun. 5, 2010
Mt. Pleasant
Click here for a full list of Special Olympics Michigan Events » |
