| June 16, 2009
Charity Muskie Derby Returns for 14th Annual Event
The Michigan Ontario Muskie Club is set to reel-in another big catch for Special Olympics Michigan with the 14th Annual Charity Muskie Derby on June 23rd.
“It’s a catch and release fishing tournament, which targets the elusive muskellunge, more commonly known as muskie and heralded as the freshwater barracuda,” said Scott D’Eath, President of the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club. “This tournament consists of a field of roughly 40 boats, fishing a six hour time window.” MORE
Athlete Spotlight: Joe “Trashman” Miller
Joe “Trashman” Miller got his name from his love of the
 Joe “Trashman” Miller, an athlete from Area 9, dances in the Special Events area during the 2009 State Summer Games |
trucks that would drive by when he was younger. Joe was always fascinated by how the drivers could ride on the back of the truck and he wanted to try it himself.
Joe, an area 9 athlete from Bay City, was nominated for the 2009 Inspirational Athlete Award because of his upbeat personality and his willingness to try new things. He always strives to do his best and always encourages his fellow athletes to do the same. MORE
Real Estate One Golf Outing Huge Success!
The Real Estate One Charitable Foundation 5th Annual Screen Door Open ‘Fore’ golf outing fundraiser was a huge success! It took place on Tuesday, June 16 at Northville Hills Golf Course. The event sold out! Thank you Real Estate One, sponsors, donors, golfers, athletes and volunteers! A big thanks to the Screen Door Open Committee Co-Chairs Denise Derderian and Jeff Keoleian as well as committee members Tony Camilleri, Kristy Dunnigan, Stuart Elsea, Duke Haynek, Tom Lico and Marc Reneau!
A golfer high fives athlete Megan Talbot
Dick Elsea, Chairman, Real Estate One
Special Olympics Michigan Wish List
- Silent auction items for our SODA Classic golf outing in August
- Office supplies & furniture
- New or gently used SUV, vans, or cars
- Stop Watches
- Tents, tables & chairs to borrow for use at State Summer Sports Classic in Canton & Ypsilanti July 17 & 18.
- Hotel rooms for use at State Summer Sports Classic in Canton and/or Ypsilanti July 16 & 17.
- Blank name buttons for volunteers
- Lanyards
- Donation of T-Shirts for volunteers at any of seven state events
- Medical Supplies
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MILES FOR MEDALS
October 18, 2009
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
1K, 3K, and 5K
Supports Area 11 and 12
Click here to pledge: http://www.firstgiving.com/mileswalk
Upcoming Events
June 27, 2009
13th Annual Lake St. Clair Fun Run 2009
St. Clair
June 29, 2009
Golf Scramble
Ann Arbor
July 6, 2009
Detroit Tigers Special Olympics Michigan Night
Detroit
Jul 23, 2009
1st Annual Pig Roast
Port Huron
Jul 25, 2009
LETR Torch Ride
Coldwater
Jul 25, 2009
Gopher the Gold
Shelby Twp, MI
Photo Gallery
Photos from our Volunteer Banquet are now online. Click here to view.
Links to Articles on Special Olympics Michigan
Going for the Gold (The Courier-Leader newspaper)
Small Town, Small World (Amway Publication) |
