District Deputies’ Mid-Year Organizational Meeting
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
December 3-4, 2010
SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONS
Region 1 – Southwestern Ontario
Region 2 – South Central Ontario
Region 3 – Niagara-Haldimand
Region 4 – Snowbelt Region
Region 5 – Golden Horseshoe Region
Region 6 – Georgian Bay LakelandsRegion 7 – Ottawa – Rideau – St. Lawrence
Region 8 – Northwestern Ontario
Region 9 – The Near North
Region 10 – Northeastern Ontario
Region 11 – Toronto
Region 12 – Eastern Ontario
DISTRICT DEVELOPERS
Each District is supported by a Special Olympics Ontario District Developer who is responsible for assisting communities in all aspects of growth and development, which
includes athletes, volunteers, schoolprograms and sports clubs.
In your Region, the District Developer is your contact person with Special Olympics.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Consider becoming active in the Special Olympics program in your area…
• Sports Programs
• Sports Competitions
• Administration
• Fundraising
VOLUNTEERSThe District Developers have been able to continually
count on the support of the Knights in their area, especially whenever there has been a need for volunteers.
• Memorial Swim Meet in December 2010 • Winter/Spring Basketball League 2010/11• New Special Olympics Council in Aurora• Bowling Tournament in January 2011
Special Olympics Volunteer Oath
"I promise to give of the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics not just as an
expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much
more in return.“
HOMETOWN GAMESare the local competitions held in the communities
where the Special Olympians live.
Why not consider…
• HOSTING AN EVENT• SPONSORING AN EVENT• BEING A VOLUNTEER
ADOPT AN ATHLETE
Invite a Special Olympian to speak at one of your Councils’ General Meetings.
Many Special Olympians meet the criteria for membership in either the Knights of Columbus or the Columbian Squires.
MEMBERSHIPM
PROGRAMS
(Knights of Columbus/Special Olympics)
• Blue Jays Day
• Free Throw Competition
• Soccer Challenge
TORONTO BLUE JAYS DAY
• Saturday July 16th (Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay)
• Sponsor tickets for Special Olympians at $25 each
• K of C can attend the game at the same reduced rate
• On field benefits for Special Olympians include 7th inning stretch, cheque presentation and first pitch.
A SPECIAL DAY WITH THEBLUE JAYS
FIRST PITCH 7TH INNING STRETCH
WELCOME TABLE CHEQUE PRESENTATION
FREE THROWAND
SOCCER CHALLENGESpecial Olympics Ontario has shown an interest in participating in both the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition and Soccer Challenge.
Councils and Districts are asked to please invite and assist the Special Olympians in their areas to
take part in the different levels of competition (School, Council, District, etc.).
FUNDRAISING
The Ontario Knights have raised over $84,000 for Special Olympics during 2009/2010…
• 50/50 Draws – $40,000
• Donations – $27,500 (including funds for Hometown Games)
• Tootsie Rolls – $16,700
ONTARIO STATE COUNCILTOOTSIE ROLL®
FUNDRAISER
RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR LOCAL CHARITIES AND SPECIAL
OLYMPICS ONTARIO
IS FOR EVERY DISTRICT IN ONTARIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
Ontario Special Olympicsand the
Knights of Columbus
For the latest information please visit our website at
http://oso-koc.com/
Thank you for your support of the Special Olympics