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Law Enforcement Torch RunA global movement in our local community

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Guardians of the Flame of Hope for Special

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LETR Goals and Mission

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Goals and Mission

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics movement.

Since its inception in 1981, LETR has grown extensively worldwide with over 142,000 volunteers spanning 48 countries, and raising more than $414 million for the Special Olympics movement.

Goals:• Fundraising for Special Olympics• Involving local law enforcement personnel with the Special

Olympics community, extending to them friendship, acceptance and encouragement.

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What is LETR?

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LETR Leadership Structure in Vermont

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LETR Leadership Structure

Executive

Council

Regional Directors

Regional Coordinator

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County Coordinator

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SOVT Program

Coordinators Guardians of the flame carry the Torch during the 2010 National Games in Nebraska

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LETR Executive Council

Director: Chief Jack Harris, Lyndonville PD

SMSgt. Bill Cunningham, USAF

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Sgt. Justin Huizenga, Williston PD

Officer Brianne Williamson, South

Burlington PD

Officer Ben Hollwedel, Williston PD

Lloyd Goodrow, retired National Guard

Athlete Representative (TBD)

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LETR Regional Directors & Coordinators

Champlain Valley Region

Director: Chief Trevor

Whipple, South Burlington PD

Regional Coordinator:

Sgt. Justin Huizenga, Williston

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Southern Region Director: Chief Robbie Blish,

Woodstock PD

Regional Coordinator:

Lt. Lloyd Dean, XXXX

Northeast Kingdom Region

Director: Chief Donald

Hull, Stowe PD

Regional Coordinator:

Lt. Bruce Merriam, Stowe PD

Central Vermont Region

Director: Chief Michael Stevens, Barre

Town PD

Regional Coordinator:

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LETR County CoordinatorsChittenden County

Franklin County States Attorney Jim Hughes

Addison County Officer Randy Crowe, Bristol PD

Grand Isle County

Bennington County Chief Steve Crawford, Bennington Fire Department

Windsor County Officer Fred Peyton, XXX

Windham County Retired Officer John Frechette & Sheriff Brett Gaylord

Rutland County Trooper Rene Klementowski, VSP Rutland

Caledonia County

Essex & Orleans Counties Trooper Callie Field, VSP Derby

Lamoille County

Orange County

Washington County

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Overview of LETR Opportunities

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Torch Run & T-Shirt Sales

Law enforcement and SOVT athletes run the Final Leg of the Torch Run into the opening ceremonies of the 2013 Summer Games

In 2013, Torch Run t-shirt sales raised $13,000 for SOVT!

2013 Torch Run Routes

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Southeast leg: Brattleboro to South Burlington

Southwest leg: Bennington to South Burlington

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2013 Torch Run Routes

Northeast leg: Derby Line to South Burlington

Northwest leg: St. Albans to South Burlington

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Tip-A-Cop

In 2013, Law Enforcement will host 3 Tip-A-Cop events raising an estimated $3,500 for SOVT

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Cop-On-Top

The 2013 Cop-On-Top event at Wilkins Harley-Davidson raised $3,800 for SOVT!

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To Serve and Protect Day

Athletes and local law enforcement team up with an Irving/CircleK station to pump gas, wash windows, and greet patrons. Athletes collect tips for their work that directly supports their delegation and teammates.

In 2013, 9 programs raised $3,300. Law Enforcement volunteered at 7 of the events.

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To Serve & Protect Day in Hartford, VT

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Dream Ride

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Medal Draping

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Regional/National/International Opportunities

• Regional and International LETR conferences• 2010 – Long Beach, CA• 2011 – Calgary, Alberta Canada• 2012 – Indianapolis, Indiana• 2013 – Orlando, FL• 2014 – New Orleans, LA• 2015 - Bahamas

• SOVT Summer and Winter Games• University of Vermont• Woodstock / Suicide Six

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Regional/National/International Opportunities

• USA Games – every four years, alternating summer and winter sports

• 2006 - Iowa• 2010 – Nebraska• 2014 – New Jersey

• World Games – every other year, alternating summer and winter sports

• 1981 – Vermont hosts the second SO World Winter Games at Smugglers Notch and Stowe

• 2007 – Shanghai, China (summer)

• 2009 – Boise, Idaho (winter)

• 2011 – Athens, Greece (summer)

• 2013 – PyeongChang, Republic of Korea (winter)

• 2015 – Los Angeles, CA (summer)

• 2017 – Austria (winter)

• 2019 – Australia, Germany, or South Africa  (summer)

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2010 USA National Games Torch Run Final Leg

Who’s this guy!?

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Thank you.

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Discovering Growth Opportunities in Vermont

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Strategic Planning

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What is it?An organization’s process of defining its strategy and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. Understand the current position and opportunities.

Why do it?To develop a collective understanding of where the organization is going and resources and actions need to get there.

Strategic Planning

Aligned with SOI Strategic Plan and movement priorities

5 Key Pillars:

• Advance Quality Sports and Competitions

• Build Communities

• Connect Fans & Funds

• Develop Movement Leadership

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