Special Olympics Wisconsin seeks full time communications and
development assistant to provide administrative and communications
support to the communications and development department at the Madison
program office. Please email cover letter with salary requirements and
resume to Kelly Kloepping at kkloepping@specialolympicswisconsin.org.
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Special Olympics Wisconsin: Latest News
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Now Hiring: Communications and Development Assistant, Madison
Submitted by sowisconsin on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 2:09pm.
Special Olympics Wisconsin August News
Submitted by sowisconsin on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 8:36pm.
To read the complete August Newsletter, visit http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/e/0810.html
State headquarter office to move
On August 26, 2010, the Program office will be moving to a new location. We are very excited about our new space as it will allow for future expansion and, due to the market, we were able to negotiate a great long term lease. Our new address will be:
Special Olympics Wisconsin
2310 Crossroads Dr. Suite 1000
Madison, WI 53718-7600
Read more
Athletes show off skills at Outdoor Sports Tournament
Nearly 1,000 athletes, 250 coaches and 125 volunteers gathered under sunny skies in Eau Claire on August
6-8 for the 18th Annual Special Olympics Wisconsin Outdoor Sports Tournament. Read More
Go Over the Edge this September
Here's your chance to rappel down or send someone you know rappelling down one of Madison's or Milwaukee's tallest buildings - all for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Learn more
Two dates to choose from
- Thursday, September 2 - Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
- Wednesday, September 8 - Hilton Milwaukee City Center
SOWI Staff sends President Dennis Alldridge Over the Edge
The
Special Olympics Wisconsin staff is collecting funds to "toss the
boss," Dennis Alldridge, President of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Over
the Edge this September. If the staff raises $1,500, he'll rappel down
the 14-story Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. If $3,000 is raised, he'll
rappel down the 20-story Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
Help reach the goal with an online donation.
Special Olympics Wisconsin holds award celebration
Approximately
60 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) supporters received awards for
their dedication to the organization on Sunday, August 1, 2010.
Read more and see photos
Team Wisconsin returns from National Games
Team Wisconsin's 62 athletes and 21 coaches returned from the second-ever 2010 Special Olympics U.S. National Games on Saturday, July 24 with 121 medals and 19 ribbons for sports including bowling, aquatics, power lifting, golfing, basketball, tennis, bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer and athletics. Read More and see photos
Apply to be an athlete in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece
The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held June 25 - July 4, 2011 in Athens, Greece. It is anticipated that 7,000 athletes and 2,500 coaches from the United States will compete in the World Games. To apply, download the athlete application and return it to the Special Olympics Wisconsin state office by August 15, 2011. Three athlete spots are available for Team Wisconsin: one male athletics athlete, one female aquatics athlete and one male bocce player.
World's Largest Truck Convoy to be held September 18, 2010
Truckers from all over North America will join the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. In Wisconsin, the Convoy will be escorted by law enforcement from Richfield to Oshkosh's EAA Grounds for a celebration recognizing truckers and the support of the trucking industry. It is our way of saying thank you for your commitment to Special Olympics athletes and for keeping America moving! More information
Youth Activation Summit held during National Games
The Youth Activation Summit (YAS) took place on the University of Nebraska, Omaha campus July 18 - July 23. The Summit provided a forum where participants acquired and enhanced knowledge and skills needed to activate youth around the country. Read more
Project UNIFY: Educate, Motivate, Activate youth around the world
Project UNIFY's goal is to activate young people to develop school communities where all young people are agents of change — fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics. Read More
We're Moving!
Submitted by sowisconsin on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 4:48pm.
On Thursday, August 26th, the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Program Office is moving to a new home at 2310 Crossroads Dr. Suite 1000, Madison, WI 53718-7600.
We will still have the same phone and fax numbers. The new office is about ten minutes from our current office, located near the intersection of I90/I94 and High Crossing Blvd (near Hwy 151).
The State office will be closed during the day on August 26th for the big move. The South Central Area 6 office will remain in the same office at 5900 Monona Drive, Ste 403, Madison, WI.
If you have questions, please e-mail info@specialolympicswisconsin.org.
Outdoor Sports Tounament
Submitted by sowisconsin on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 4:06pm.
August 6-8, 2010 • Eau Claire, WI
Athletes competed in bocce, softball,
t-ball, golf and tennis during the State Outdoor Sports Tournament in Eau Claire, WI on August 6-8.
- More information
- Event Photos
- Results coming soon
National Games LETR Final Leg Update
Submitted by sowisconsin on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 9:35pm.
There may only be one symbol that is more powerful than the Special Olympics flag, and that is the Flame of Hope™.
From July 11 – July 18, law enforcement officers representing 47 Special Olympics programs along with nine Special Olympics athletes from around the nation, served as Guardians of the Flame®.
The journey began in Ames, Iowa, the site of the first ever 2006 Special Olympics National Games, and continued into Nebraska, visiting more than 70 cities and towns.
The Mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® Final Leg team is to create awareness and excitement for Special Olympics and the USA National Games.
Representing Wisconsin on the 2010 Final Leg team were Investigator Mark Mauthe, City of Menasha Police Department and Support Team Member, Julie Buedding of Special Olympics Wisconsin.
To view photos from the Final Leg, visit http://photos.letrphotos.com
The 2010 National Games is underway in Nebraska
Submitted by sowisconsin on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 10:13pm.
For updates on Team Wisconsin from National Games, visit http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/sports_national.html
Here you'll find blog posts, results, competition schedules, photos and much more.
"Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion” Book tells the story of a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete
Submitted by sowisconsin on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 4:39pm.
On August 6, 2010, Special Olympics athlete Cindy Bentley of Glendale will join the ranks of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bob and Belle La Follette, Gaylord Nelson, Curly Lambeau, and other noteworthy people from Wisconsin. Her biography, Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion will be published as part of the Wisconsin State Historical Society’s Badger Biography series for young readers.
Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion celebrates the life of one of Wisconsin’s most inspirational leaders and activists. Born with an intellectual disability, Cindy Bentley spent much of her childhood at the Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (SWC). The book tells the story of her leaving SWC to live independently and eventually become a Global Messenger for Special Olympics and a staff person for People First Wisconsin.
For more information on her book or to purchase it, visit http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/whspress/books/book.asp?book_id=367 . The book will also be available at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St, Madison and other booksellers including Barnes and Noble and Amazon. You can also join Cindy Bentley, and authors Bob Kann and Caroline Hoffman to celebrate the publication at two book signing events:
Milwaukee: August 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble, Bayshore Mall, 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale
Madison: September 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble, West Towne Mall, 7433 Mineral Point Road.
10% of the book sales at these events will benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin but you must use this voucher if you purchase Cindy’s book up to ONE WEEK AFTER either of the book signings
Listen to th story about Cindy Bentley from Public News Service: WI Champion: You Have To Believe In Yourself
Go Over the Edge for Special Olympics Wisconsin
Submitted by sowisconsin on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 2:54pm.
We're looking for brave souls to go "Over the Edge" and rappel down the side of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace on Sept. 2, 2010 or the Hilton Milwaukee City Center on Sept. 8, 2010. Register online today!
Heights not for you? Team up to raise money to "Toss your Boss" Over the Edge (with full safety gear of course).
Special Olympics Wisconsin June News
Submitted by sowisconsin on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 8:25pm.
June News
To read the Special Olympics Wisconsin June Newsletter, visit http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/e/0610.html
Stories include
- State Summer Games
- Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg
- Young Athletes
- National Games
- State award winners
- Coaches training update
- Truck Convoy
- and more
Now Hiring: Law Enforcement Torch Run® Assistant, Madison
Submitted by sowisconsin on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 4:56pm.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Assistant provides communications and administrative support to the Director of Development, Law Enforcement Torch Run and the three state-wide committees.
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to mwentzel@specialolympicswisconsin.org with Law Enforcement Torch Run Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls please!