campaign around the world in 2014 to engagepeople in addressing critical world issues usingsport as a catalyst. These critical world issues,

and injustice.

youth, to be leaders who create change in theirschools and communities through their examplesof inclusion, understanding and acceptance.

One way people can inspire this change is by

Sports® program, which teams up peers withand without intellectual disabilities on the same

® helps shatter stereotypes

champions of all abilities.

campaign and of a sharable experience thattranscends geopolitical, racial, economic,gender and intellectual constructs. When youpick up a ball and throw it to another, things

resounding impact.

A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENTThank you for your continued involvement and generous support in 2014.

Special Olympics Connecticut emphasizes athlete inclusion - through sportscompetition - and getting healthy – two essential elements for enjoying life and making it meaningful.

® program promotes inclusion – by bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together on teams

the importance – and necessity – of inclusion and the power of friendship are being

see throughout this annual report symbolizes unity and serves as an invitation to get involved.

® competition had its beginnings right here in Southern New England, and now touches the lives of those in far-away lands like

our sister program in the Caribbean Islands of St. Kitts and Nevis.

® to their

and communities are all working together to eliminate separation, isolation and

without intellectual disabilities, the emphasis now is on how similar we all are.

partners, like the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, to expand our

® Fitness Club has brought people together during group walks at quintessential Connecticut locations like

events, athlete groups are exercising together, learning about healthy practices and nutrition and motivating each other to keep going!

Revealing the Champion in All of Us, and that means YOU!

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical

other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

72 Local Programs ® Partners

John Riccardi,Chairman of the Board

Beau Doherty, President

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STATEWIDE COMPETITIONS

WINTER GAMESMarch 1 and 2

Athletes: 720

Cross Country Skiing & SnowshoeingEversource Energy, Simsbury

Figure Skating & Speed Skating International Skating Center of Connecticut, Simsbury

Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Ski Sundown, New Hartford

Floor Hockey Pratt & Whitney Hangar, East Hartford

SUMMER GAMESJune 6, 7 and 8

Track & Field

Cycling

Gymnastics

Swimming

TennisSouthern Connecticut State University, New Haven

SoccerHamden Hall Athletic Fields, Hamden

FALL SPORTS FESTIVALSeptember 6 and 7

SoftballConnecticut Sportsplex, North Branford & Kennedy Field, East Haven

BocceSavin Rock, West Haven

SailingThe Wadawanuck Club, Stonington

CroquetThe Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island

GolfSleeping Giant Golf Course, Hamden

HOLIDAY SPORTS CLASSICNovember 22 and 23

Basketball Quinnipiac University, Hamden

Bowling AMF Lanes, Milford/AMF Circle Lanes, East Haven

Powerlifting James Hillhouse High School, New Haven

Volleyball Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven

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Speed Skating InvitationalFebruary 20 at Norwich Municipal Ice Rink, Norwich

February 23 at Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford

Windham Swim MeetMarch 8 at Windham High School, Windham

Curling BonspielMarch 8 at Nutmeg Curling Club, Bridgeport

Traditional Basketball InvitationalMarch 15 at Holy Cross High School, Waterbury

May 3 at UCONN, Storrs

Gymnastics Invitational May 3 at YMCA, Guilford

Southern Spring Time TrialsMay 10 at Weston High School, Weston

Northern Spring Time Trials

Cycling Time Trials May 18 at Eversource Energy, Cheshire

May 22 at Oxford High School, Oxford

Golf Skills Jamboree

August 9 at Prageman Park, Wallingford

Croquet InvitationalAugust 16 at Elizabeth Park, Hartford

Golf Alternate Shot InvitationalAugust 23 at Orange Hills Country Club, Orange

New England Golf Invitational October 25 at Raceway Golf Course, Thompson

October 18 at Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven

October 19 at Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven

Flag Football Invitational November 2 at St. Joseph High School, Trumbull

ADDITIONAL COMPETITIONS

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TEAM CONNECTICUT - 2014 SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES

Special Olympics Connecticut was proud to send 76 athletes® partners and 22 coaches and delegates

to the Special Olympics USA Games in and around Princeton,

Sports® teams representing communities across our state,

Each member of Team Connecticut enthusiasticallyaccepted the challenge to compete on a national level, and

In addition to their personal achievements in the sports theyplay, friendships were formed and memories that will last alifetime were made along the journey to the Games.

Team Connecticut’s Honorary Chair; SOCT Board MemberTom Joyce, as Chairman of Team Connecticut and OlympicGold Medalist Kristine Lilly, as Honorary Team ConnecticutHead Coach.

MacLean represented Connecticut in the 2014 SpecialOlympics USA Games Law Enforcement Torch Run.

John AronsonClif BackesJoe BartolucciEric BembenekKelli BigelowSean BogartRyan BreedloveJohn BrixnorRyan CafaroDavid CalixtoBurdeen CampMichael CantyChris CapobiancoMatt CapobiancoEdmond CardLily CarebStephanie CerratoJeremiah ClaytonBarton ColeAdam ColettiCasey CollinsShane CollinsNicole CookOliver Croxford-BrockCarol CutlerKevin CutsingerKristy DeCostaDavid DenninJimmy DePaolaSelina DerungsLarry DohertyGordon EwenAndrew FarrowKatie FemiakAlison FiskeBarbara FitzpatrickKendra FitzpatrickKyra Fitzpatrick

Scott GoldinMike GuidittaGreg HannonMatthew HicksRobyn HicockKevin KarwoskiRobert KingEllen KirschGrace KnechtleRebecca Lamoin

Jamelle LewisJamie LouchenMarlene LeubeckAndrew MacMillanTom MaderaStephanie MaiorinoCorey MalanCraig MalanKimberly MalanKyle MalanNicholas MargolfoVincenzo MarreroJill MarshallRon MassonScott MassonJennifer McLellanHeather MinerviniRodney MyersJim NealLyn NevinsThomas O'NeilEmily O'ReillyDavid ParoliseKyle PetitAllyson PortnoyShawn ReillyAmanda RenaudSharon RiveraPatrick SeversonBeth SklarSteven SmoakesJoanne SorelJoyce StilleTyler StevensTravis StolleTim SturgesBob SullivanTroy SundwallAndrew SzczesnyTony ThomasMaya TodrinBen TrowbridgeAngel ValdesGeorge VerderameJarrod ViensMark ViolanoNick ViolanoPete WagnerMax Zionts

The USA Games take place every four years and celebrate the Special Olympics movement,promote the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and showcase athletes fromall 52 Special Olympics US Programs and their abilities.

RESULTS

OVERALL (in team sports and doubles)3 Gold Medals:

4 Silver Medals:

4 Bronze Medals:

3 4th Place Ribbons:Relay, Bowling

IN INDIVIDUAL SPORTS10 Gold Medals:16 Silver Medals: 1 Bocce, 1 Bowling, 3 Powerlifting,

8 Bronze Medals: 1 Bowling, 1 Bocce, 3 Powerlifting,

1 Athletics, 2 Cycling

4 4th Place Ribbons: 1 Athletics, 1 Tennis, 2 Cycling

2 5th Place Ribbons: 1 Athletics, 1 Cycling

6 6th Place Ribbons: 1 Bowling, 5 Athletics

1 Participation Ribbon: 1 Cycling

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® FITNESS CLUB

Sports® Fitness Club brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together to participate in regular physical activity that

The emphasis of the Club is on participation, rather than competition. Each Club member uses an activity tracking device to record miles walked – either independently, on group walks or at Universal Walks which Special Olympics Connecticut presents

souvenir pins, while improving their health and making new

living a healthy lifestyle.

The GunneryThe United States Coast Guard Academy

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® ADMINISTERED BY THE CONNECTICUT INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (CIAC)

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SO College

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THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® PATHWAY

at schools across the state through Special Olympics

Association of Schools (CAS).

It brings students with intellectual disabilities and their peers without disabilities together to create works of art that are displayed at public venues throughout the year.

Working collaboratively inspires participants to form new friendships, gain self-esteem, develop artistically and experience joy. The program enhances attitude, behavior and performance and fosters an inclusive school community.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® IS OFFERED AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL

Young Athletes (Pre-k through Grade 2) ® that focuses

on development of gross motor skills and coordination, and peer interaction.

Elementary School Focuses on individual skill development and socialization.

Middle School

individual sports skills and engage in team-based competition.

High School

positive social interaction among students with and without intellectual disabilities to inspire friendships and a more inclusive school climate.

BeyondAfter graduation, individuals may continue their involvement by participating in local (community)

® programs.

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OUR HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES/VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS INCLUDE:

SPECIAL SMILESUCONN School Of Dental MedicineDr. Deb Redford-Badwal, Clinical Director

FUN FITNESSAmerican Physical Therapy AssociationColleen Langlais, PT MS Clinical DirectorHeidi Adamski, PT, MS Clinical Director

OPENING EYESSponsored By: Lions Clubs International CT Association Of OptometristsDr. Chris Agro, Clinical DirectorDr. Susan Danberg, Global Clinical Advisor

FIT FEETDr. Neal Zomback, Clinical Director

HEALTHY HEARINGDr. Thomas Hinchey, Clinical Director

HEALTH PROMOTIONCarol Flaim, RN, Clinical DirectorCaitlin Daikus, CHES, Clinical Director

MASSAGE THERAPISTSCT Chapter Sports Massage TeamShirley Cooper, Coordinator

Through our Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program, we provide free health screenings to athletes at our Summer Games, including dental, feet, eye and hearing checks and also provide, at no cost, such items as new glasses, mouth guards and written recommendations

-changing and life-saving education at events throughout

well-being.

Through the Healthy Athletes program, we are also improving the way health systems and medical practitioners interact with, understand, relate to and serve people with intellectual disabilities. By giving medical practitioner volunteers the opportunity to screen and interact with our athletes, they come to better understand the challenges individuals with intellectual disabilities often face in obtaining comprehensive medical care and they become better equipped to provide more compassionate and personalized care. This ultimately will help to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities receive more optimal healthcare and thrive as athletes.

HEALTHY ATHLETES

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End the R-Word campaigns were conducted at many schools onMarch 5th in observance of “Spread the Word to End the Word”Day, an annual event to promote respect for all and eliminatehurtful and derogatory language.

Athletes who serve as ambassadors for our organization gathered on October 4th for an all-day workshop to enhance their skills and share ideas.

®

® Programat schools statewide gathered for the annual Youth Leadership Summithosted by CIAC and Special Olympics Connecticut on January 9th atWesleyan University.

The 14th Annual Dream Ride Experience, presented by Bozzuto’s, Inc.,The Hometown Foundation and your local IGA Supermarket washeld August 22nd -24th and raised $1,120,000 for Special Olympics.Participants represented 12 states and 3 countries, and the eventincluded a motorcycle ride and Papa’s Dodge Dream Cruise.

®

CIAC and Special Olympics Connecticut hosted

Sports® Awards Banquet on April 29th to honor

directors and sponsors who participate in and®.

Governor’s Residence to announce SpecialOlympics Connecticut’s 2014 Northern Time Connecticut took place on May 19th, with

many sports greats in attendance.

Special Olympics Connecticut hosted its 4th Annual Coaches

sports were held for the 201 coaches who attended.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LAZ Parking Charitable Foundation hosted their 5th annualgolf tournament to support Special Olympics Connecticut onSeptember 15th. The event raised $37,500.

Athlete FormalSouthern Connecticut State University’s Beta Mu Sigma fraternity hostedits 3rd Annual Athlete Formal for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes –an evening of music, dancing, and friendship - on November 7th.

Special Olympics Connecticut hosted “An Evening with Special OlympicsChairman Tim Shriver” at Yale University on December 10th. Dr. Shriver

What Matters Most.”

The 17th Annual Enterprise Holdings Charity GolfTournament took place on September 18th at

raised $50,000.

Northwestern Mutual of Stamford hosted its 3rd

Olympics Connecticut at Harbor Point onOctober 5th.

Global Messengers wrotethank you notes to donors andsponsors at our 8th AnnualNight of Thanks on November13th at TD Bank in Glastonbury.

Special OlympicsConnecticut BoardMember Susan SaintJames hosted awonderful gatheringof friends and pokertournament atFoxwoods Resort

Special OlympicsConnecticut – onSeptember 21st.

Northwest Swim Team and Special Olympics Connecticut on November 2nd.

members and volunteers visitedfriends with our sister program inSpecial Olympics St. Kitts & Nevisto assist them with sports andleadership training.

Volunteers who lead Special Olympics’ community programscame together for our annual Local Coordinators LeadershipSummit on September 27th – which was also Eunice KennedyShriver Day, an occasion honoring our organization’s founder.

TEAMWORKMAKES A STATEMENT

AWARD RECIPIENTS

Eunice Murtha AwardBarbara Thomason

Community Leadership AwardWhelen Engineering

Lew Perkins Coach AwardJoseph “Red” LeBouthillier

Sheila Schmidt AwardJoseph McGrail

Bozzuto Family AwardThe Stack Family

Susan Saint James Award for LeadershipKevin Martinez of ESPN

Eunice Kennedy Shriver AwardAngie D’Amico

Unsing HeroLou BennettLena BlanchGlenn DemingSteve Hicock (posthumously)Maureen JahneRon JenkinsPatty KupchunosGeanne MurphyMary Jane RobinsonLaurie Sablak

Spirit of LifeBecky AbbottFranklin BruceWendy JarvisMary KellerBenjamin LogelTaylor RichDavid SchusterMelissa SmigelMary Woodward

Special Olympics Connecticut’s annual Hall of Fame event honors extraordinaryathletes, volunteers and supporters who demonstrate leadership, spirit and

individuals of all abilities. The event is hosted and made possible through thegenerosity of the Bozzuto and Calvanese Families.

Special Olympics Connecticut honors and celebrates individuals who have madeoutstanding and impactful contributions to Special Olympics by presenting themwith President’s Awards.

Formerly of the Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Bob Gobrecht Special Olympics North AmericaJonathan CaponeErnie Conti Crystal RockRenee DiNinoLou Pear ®,

Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Bragg ®,Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholasic Athletic Conference

Ted EnglishBobCathy Poulin

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Date Town Location Amount Raised

January 26 Farmington Winding Trails

February 22 Middletown Crystal Lake $67,498

date, join with other brave, fun-loving members of the community to jumpinto the chilly water of a lake or ocean for fun and to support athletes of allabilities in a most courageous way.

Over the Edge is a fundraiser ideal for those fearlessindividuals willing to rappel down the side of a tallbuilding to heighten awareness and raise funds forSpecial Olympics.

Mohegan Sun hosted its 4th annual Over the Edge event

2014, providing the venue as well as employees to rappel.At the end of the day, 80 participants had descended thebuilding and $108,000 was raised.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics

and public awareness vehicles. Law enforcement

to organizing and hosting special events that sharethe mission of Special Olympics and raise moneythroughout the year – all to enrich the lives ofSpecial Olympics athletes.

ceremonial cauldron during Opening Ceremonies forthe Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games.

These heroes for Special Olympics also attendcompetitions in uniform to congratulate athletesand present them with their ribbons and medals –making triumphant moments even more memorable.

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TESTIMONIALSIt's a game changer. You start out giving your time and quickly realize that it is you that is receiving acceptance, unconditional love and a lifetime of friendship. - Janis Cantiello D'Andrea

The place where volunteers get more love than the athletes - the best experience one can have in sports and human services - feel the love. - Marty Dunleavy

Special Olympics has a way of bringing together the nicest, most talented and giving people I ever could hope to meet. I now call those people friends and family. As much as I joined Special Olympics to help others and give back, I can't even begin to say all that Special Olympics has given me and so many others. To me Special Olympics is my serenity, it is my family. - Jarrod Viens

was a nobody. Now I'm a superstar and got to meet cool people such as Jarrod Viens and Adam Coletti

New Jersey in June and knowing half of the SOCT

- Max Zionts

Special Olympics isn't just training and competition. It's dedication, love and always striving to be better. I've volunteered/coached/watched/been one-on-one

quite addicting. The partner I have now, I've been with for four years now, I believe. I can't possibly say he's my partner. He's practically my brother. Team Oxford is a family, and it grows every year! - Ricardo Clarkson

athletes, partners, parents, and volunteers they will never fully understand. I get so much more from our special friends then I could ever give in volunteering! - Cheryl Pollard

Special Olympics brightens my day when I see everyone and we all have fun. - Sarah Gaulin

SOURCE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT’S FACEBOOK PAGE

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Revenue and Other Support

Investment return 86,208 66,633Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments 263,747 224,294

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Investment return 61,484 43,383Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments 216,877 176,377

48%

15%

8% CORPORATE

FINANCIALS

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PARTNER SPONSORS

It is with great pleasure and pride that Adams and IGA Supermarkets continue our longstanding support of Special Olympics Connecticut. We are honored to partner with Special Olympics to help create a more accepting, warm and inclusive world. Personally, I have been forever changed and enriched by my friendships with Special Olympics athletes, who embody the determination, character and positive spirit of true champions.

ESPN

ESPN has been a proud supporter of Special Olympics Connecticut since our founding, more than 30 years ago. It was Special Olympics Connecticut and its leader, Beau Doherty, that introduced ESPN to the exceptional work of

excellence, ESPN became the Global Presenting Sponsor of

2015 World Games coming to Los Angeles in July.

EVERSOURCE ENERGY

For over 30 years, Eversource Energy has proudly partnered with Special Olympics Connecticut to support the annual Winter Games. We remain both inspired and humbled by all of the Special Olympics athletes, in particular their incredible commitment to athletic achievement. The Winter Games are more than just a sporting event—they are a celebration of community, perseverance and spirit.

HARVEY HUBBELL FOUNDATION

The Harvey Hubbell Foundation is proud to partner with Special Olympics Connecticut to help improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. The Foundation has been providing community support for more than 50 years and we look forward to continuing our work with Special Olympics.

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PARTNER SPONSORS

TD Bank is dedicated to enhancing both the quality

We believe in giving back and working with organizations that share this same value and mission. Special Olympics strives to empower the community and makes a positive impact on individuals for a life-time which TD strongly supports and stands by.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Participating in the CT Special Olympics has become a staple event for the UTC family and my own personal family as well. There’s such great energy felt among everyone from the Olympians to the volunteers and it seems that each year that energy expands from the year before. I’m proud that UTC continues to be a key sponsor for such a gratifying event.

A subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation

WWE

WWE’s partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut has been nothing short of extraordinary. The passion and hard work of each athlete motivates WWE Superstars and Divas, and people all around the world. We are proud to continue our support of these courageous, inspirational and determined individuals.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

The Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics, coordinated and managed by all divisions of law

the world, whose mission is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide. The statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut has been recognized in the world for many years as one of the top grassroots fundraising organizations for Special Olympics. We are the Guardians of the Flame, spreading awareness and bringing others into our movement to continue to support people with intellectual disabilities.- Lt. Donald Crabtree,

- Capt. Joseph Carlone,

Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Directors

NBC CONNECTICUT

and most especially, the athletes of Special Olympics Connecticut, congratulations on another fantastic year of changing attitudes and changing lives. On behalf of the entire NBC Connecticut team, it is our privilege to be partners in a caring community with you.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

Eversource EnergyLaw Enforcement Torch Run

United Technologies CorporationWWE

Campus Customs/CymplifyConnectiCare, Inc.Connecticut Elks AssociationCovidien

GE Capital Corporation

Foundation, Inc.Whelen Engineering Co.

E-RATE Online, LLC

Emerson Charitable TrustFoxwoods Resort CasinoKnights of Columbus/Columbian

Charities of Conn, Inc.

Alexion

of ConnecticutGeneral Atlantic

Mohegan Sun Resort Casino

Comcast CableErnst & YoungGEICO

Otis Elevator Company

New York Tri-State Area, Inc.Special Angels

TD Securities, LLCXerox Corporation

American Legion Departmentof Connecticut, Inc.

Dominion Foundation

Community Foundation

Lincoln Waste SolutionsMoose Charities

Olsen Construction

Foundation

Foundation, Inc.Subway, Inc.The Rogow Greenberg Foundation

Walter Camp Football Foundation

Emera Energy

Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Inc.

Jan Electronic Supplies, Inc.Jones Lang LaSalle

Next Step Living

Thomson ReutersUSI Insurance Services of Connecticut, Inc.

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MEDIARadio

Fox Sports Radio 1410 AMKC 101.3 FM

Rock 102 FMWELI 960 AM NewsTalk

Connoisseur Media

99.9 STAR FMCumulus Media

WICC 600 AM

Television

Print

The Republican-American

YEAR-ROUND SUPPORTERS

SUPPLIERS

Campus Customs/Cymplify

of Southeastern New England

Graebel Moving Services, LLC

Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingMarcus Communications

Community ServiceWORX

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Access Audio Visual Systems, Inc.

AND 1Aqua Turf Club

Southeastern New England

Corporate Displays Specialties

Connoisseur MediaCumulus Media

Eversource EnergyFirst TransitFloyd Little Athletic CenterGraebel Moving Services, LLCGreat River Golf Club

The Gunnery

International Skating Center of Connecticut

OFFICE VOLUNTEERSMillie AntonettiNatalie Arbogast

Loretta CaseyCarol Cutler

Sara Lombardi

Anges Tosetti

VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS

Steve GladGlen KutlerSara LombardiChad LyonsMel Morales

Ed Reilly

Ginny Thibodeau

Lamar Outdoor Advertising

Marcus Communications

Mohawk MountainMohegan SunMount Southington Ski Area

Nutmeg Curling Club

Quinnipiac UniversityRepublican-American

Ski SundownSleeping Giant Golf CourseSouthbury Training SchoolSouthern Connecticut State UniversityState of Connecticut Judicial

Subway, Inc.University of ConnecticutUnited States Coast Guard AcademyVisual Technologies, Inc.Wadawanuck ClubWinding Trails Recreation Area

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IN MEMORY OF

John D. Ambrose, Jr.Joseph D. Austiguy

Garrett T. CampenWilliam D. CanaleDominick CarloneMary A. CipollaShaun ClarkElizabeth CleavelandJack CollinsJames Connolly

Ann M. CorsoTodd CroftVirginia M. CrossleySumner Cutler

William G. DegnanAndrew Delage

David DenhupDorothy R. Diebold

William SoboslaiFrances Strick

Lottie SyersRonald SzamatulskiGary SzydloLauren TerhuneDorothy TherriaultDoris M. ThompsonMatthew ThurnauerJack TitleGeorge TomassoMichael TreadwayMark TremblayWilliam N. VaughanChristine ViscontiThomas Wendel

Mary A. WojtusikJoyce Wolf

Gail WormstedtRobert WrightConor WynneCharles E. Yenkner

IN HONOR OFAlbert Altieri

Kate Careb

Leo R. Chatelle, Jr.Vimal Chauhan

Matthew E. Faenza

Lisa FoderoLloyd FolsomGeorge J. FordGrace FowlerSusan Friese

Doreen FuchsJoy GabrielsonJeanne GalvinLinda GedeonMargarite GelinasMaribeth A. GentileRaymond Geremia, Jr.Maria Gilbert

Debra GioelloDomenic GioelloClaudia GranataMary Grassler

Eileen M. IlbermanOwen D. IosbakerMary Lou IoveneMark JardimRobert J. Kahn, Sr.J. Michael Leahy

Loretta ClaiborneFreddie ColemanEdward Connole

Drew CrockerKristopher L. CulinDonald DelaneyDan DionLance W. Doran

Cassandra EppJustin FlaksMary FoxDavid FriedmanRichard GriswoldKatherine A. IngKevin Karwoski

Lisa KovlakasJane E. Lambert

Laurie LombardiAndrew LucibelloThomas Mancuso

Jerry McDevitt

Donald R. SkinnerGary A. Smith

Austin WaltersDavid WiskindSusan Witter

Mary LipnickiMarie MannaRobert D. MarshallRaymond MaskellDouglas McMannJohn Merrick

Arthur MillerIngeborg MillerAmy C. MooreWilliam MorganJoyce MoriberJane E. Morin

Allyson M. NobleDaniel Nosal

Nancy QuinnFrancis N. RepoliFrank J. RiceAnn RichardRosalie RosenthalAlex RozumDonald W. RyanDorothy ScottRuth Selva

Terry ShisslakDonald Smith

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Securing the Future of Special Olympics Connecticut

endure for generations to come.

Becoming a MemberThere are no membership fees or minimum gift amounts to join. The size of your gift will

planned gift, please let us know. Your willingness to be recognized as a member of The

your commitment to providing transformative opportunities for future SpecialOlympics athletes.

Champion Society members enjoyed a private discussion and viewing of artifacts from

Mickelson. The evening was enhanced by the presence of new members, as the Societycontinues to grow, and a pinning ceremony in their honor. Gatherings are held annually to

Michael & Nora MasonMark & Ellen MyersonDick & Susan Saint James EbersolEugene Singer

David & Liana SnydermanTony, Janet & Stephanie St. MarieDr. Jody Terranova & Mr. Carl Verner

William N. Vaughan

Dan & Kate CarebThe Cassano FamilyThe Dennin Family

Ernest J. ElliottNancy Joy Jordan GabrielsonSusan J. Gabrielson

Tom & Lisa Joyce

Susan Gabrielson, Bruce Kirchner and Barb Thomason.

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CHAMPIONS OF THE MOVEMENT (INDIVIDUAL DONORS)$200,000+Estate of William N. Vaughan

$50,000 - $199,999AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Tom & Lisa Joyce

$25,000 - $49,999Mr. & Ms. David Cassano, Sr.Ms. Susan GabrielsonMr. & Mrs. Jack & Nancy KatzMs. Barbara J. Thomason

$15,000 - $24,999Mr. Richard S. AllenMr. & Mrs. Tom & Kathy ArrixMr. & Mrs. Peter & Elizabeth KeenoyMs. Linda McMahonMr. Christopher MotlPaul & Valerie StreetMr. & Mrs. James H. Van Hoof, Jr.

$5,000 - $14,999Steven H. BruceDr. Susan C. DanbergMr. & Mrs. Joseph L. DionneMrs. Barbara GildersleeveMr. & Mrs. Richard & Jean HarringtonMs. Catherine E. KortlandtMike LupicaMr. & Mrs. Leon J. OlivierMs. Cara RaetherMr. Joseph F. RiceMs. Jeannine SteucekMr. & Mrs. Mitchell & Jody TruwitAnonymousMr. & Mrs. George & Mami VargheseMr. & Mrs. William & Pamela WelchMs. Lucille G. WilloughbyMr. & Mrs. Peter A. Wright

$2,500 - $4,999Mr. & Mrs. Cameron & Susan BellamyMr. & Mrs. Bruce D. BottomleyChase & Wendy CareyMr. Daniel-Joseph ChapdelainePaul A. ChoateMr. & Ms. Joseph B. & Nancy Dennin, Jr.Mr. Michael J. & Cece DonoghueMs. Nancy J. GabrielsonMr. & Ms. Joseph E. Geary IIIMs. Allison Gildersleeve

Mr. & Mrs. James LavelleMs. Kristan A. LoreeMr. & Mrs. Ihab & Elizabeth MassoudMr. Shawn MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Allen & Karen PollackMr. Eugene R. Singer, C.P.A.

$1,000 - $2,499Mr. Dennis AginMr. Robert ArsenaultMr. & Mrs. Peter & Kathleen M. AudaMr. & Mrs. Barry P. & Joyce BaiardiMr. & Ms. Chauncy I. Bartholet

Mr. Carl E. Belles, Jr.Mr. Cedric P. BernardeauMr. Christopher BorajkiewiczJames BosekMr. Michael BozzutoMr. & Mrs. Karl A. Brautigam, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Kevin BurnsMr. David CaraccioloMr. & Mrs. Dan & Kate CarebMs. Angela CarlucciMrs. Eileen T. CeglarskiMr. Stephen ColganMr. Julian ColquittMs. Maureen ConfaloneMr. Christopher J. CoxDr. Kimberly A. DavisSharleen & David Dinneen IIIMr. & Mrs. Robert E. & Holly Doherty, Jr.Mr. Anthony J. Domino

Mr. Michael J. DoodyMr. Alex B. Dorrough

Ms. Betty DunneMr. & Mrs.David A. DurkinMr. William S. Duvall

Mr. & Mrs. William EganEugene F. FieseMr. Martin FioreMr. & Mrs. Shane FitzsimonsMr. Thomas K. FlanaganMr. & Mrs. Stephen J. FlynnMr. & Mrs. Graham B. FosterRobert & Christine FrederickMr. & Mrs. John & Kate FreemanMr. John H. FrostMr. & Mrs. Carlton D. FylerYves G. GadenMr. & Mrs. George Gilbert IIIAnne GilbertChristian GillesMr. & Mrs. Edward GlassmeyerMr. & Mrs. Edward F. GlassmeyerMs. Donna GlennMr. David GlinkaMr. & Mrs. Peter & Linda Goldfarb

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. GugliottiMagnus GustafssonMs. Laurie HawkesArthur & Barbara HayesMr. James HeneghanMs. Kelly HouseMr. & Mrs. Walter C. JohnsenMs. Linda D. JordanMs. Rosalie T. KaliszMr. John V. KeatingMr. Joseph L. KingMs. Grace KnechtleMr. & Ms. James M. Kopcso IIIMs. Deborah KotchenRobert LaBonne, Sr. &

Robert LaBonne, Jr.Mr. David LappMs. Lynn M. LaRoccaMs. Camille LauerMr. & Mrs. Michael W. LeahyMr. David M. Lehn

Mr. Christopher LloydMr. Daniel E. LohrMr. Guy MaioranoMr. Kevin P. MargolfoMs. Janet MasselinkMr. Robert W. MccallMr. Casey MccarthyMr. & Mrs. Michael McKeeverRose & Sam MerriamMs. Janice MooreMr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Jr.Mr. Mike MulliganCatherine NapolitanoMr. & Ms. Denis J. NaydenMs. Amy NeamonMr. & Mrs. Raymond P. NecciDr. & Mrs. Sean T. NugentMr. & Mrs. Juan C. O’CallahanMr. Edward A. Odonnell, Jr.Mr. Brendon OhalloranMr. Patrick O’KeefeMr. Thomas O’NeilMr. Mickey PalinMrs. Judith A. PetroneMr. Frank PhelanMr. Sherman PhillipsDavid RabonMrs. Paula B. ReisMr. & Mrs. John RiccardiMs. Patricia RichardsDr. Mel RosenfeldMs. Elizabeth RussellEmily SassmanMs. Norma SchlagerMr. Ronald L. SedergrenMatthew E. SeryMr. & Mrs. Stephen & Bonnie SmithMr. Thomas G. SorellMr. Richard SpiegelMr. Kevin StolworthyNoubar A. StoneCathy StroupMs. Cheryl A. SuzioMr. Martin TombergDaniel & Tresa ToscanoMs. Kathryn M. TureskiMs. Anna VranosMr. Daniel WalgroveMr. & Mrs. Jack B. & Jade B. WallerMs. Stephanie WarnerMr. Richard P. Weaver

Mr. Eric WenbergMr. Ed WetmoreMs. Judeen Winn

Ms. Judeen WrinnMrs. Michelle ZettergrenMr. Nicholas Zoccoli

$500 - $999Mr. Andrew AlbroMs. Madelyn AnastasioTodge ArmataMr. Neil A. AugustineMr. Gary AvilesMr. Matthew AyresMr. Gordon BaileyMr. Mark BannonMr. Alfonso BarbarottaMr. John A. BarrassoMr. Peter M. BaumannKaren BennewitzMr. David BigelowMrs. Joanne BlighPaul BloomPatricia BrandrupMr. Hector Bravo

Mr. Robert G. BrodyMr. Kevin BrownMr. Mark F. BrownElsie A. Brown FundMr. Michael BrownMs. Eileen D. BrownDr. Douglas W. BunnellMr. & Mrs. Joseph BuongiornoMs. Barbara BurnsMr. Raymond J. Cairns, Jr.Ms. Terese CampionJane & Chris D. CantwellMr. Roy CarlbergMs. Evelyn S. CarsonJoseph L. CarterMr. & Mrs. James C. & Carol CarusoMs. Danielle CassMrs. Eileen I. CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Joseph W. ChickMr. Matthew ChristiansenS. Nichole CiprianoMr. William ClarkMr. Mitchell H. Cohen

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Fran CohenMr. Kenneth J. ColucciMr. & Mrs. David CornsteinMr. Michael F. CoyleMr. Michael CrawfordDr. Israel CruzMr. Kristopher L. CulinMr. David S. CunnMr. Luke DaurGary Davis

Mr. Robert F. Deasy, Jr.Ms. Debra M. Del Santo

Frank J. & Kelly DimeoRobert DiSapioDr. Michael Dobson, M.D.Steven J. & Wyatt DoddMr. Joseph Doherty

Ms. Anne M. DorseyMr. Mihir J. Doshi

Mr. Thomas K. DwyerMs. Roberta EgnaczykMr. Edward ErhardtMs. Amanda EspositoMr. & Mrs. William L. EwenMr. & Mrs. Sylvio FarinaMr. Mark FarrellMr. Steven D. FernMr. Thomas FerrareseMs. Judy Finnegan

Ms. Ann M. Firestone

Mr. Ronald A. Fleming, Jr.Mr. Kevin FoleyMr. Christopher FreemanMrs. Emily Galin

Ms. Rosa M. GattiMs. Ellen J. GersteinGary G. GilbrideMr. Richard Gildersleeve

Mr. Stephen F. GodinoMr. Joseph GoldbergMr. David Golub

Ms. Susan GrahamJohn & Carol GreeleyMr. Richard Greene

Josette & Keith GrimaldiMr. Robert Guere

James W. Ikard

Mr. Richard G. JansenMr. John R. Johnson

Ms. Sarah KahnMs. Vanessa KatzMr. & Mrs. Jim & Nikki KatzMr. Robert Kearney

Mr. Thomas KelloggMr. Kenneth King

Ms. KmetzMrs. Wendy KobylenskiAndrew KovachikMs. Linda KrollMr. Charles KrugMr. Mark KuhnNaresh & Nipa KumarMrs. Eleanor C. LambertMs. Stephanie LandisMr. John K. LangGregory T. LavieroMr. David LeblancAndy & Jean LeeRobert L. & Gayle Z. LevineAndrew & Florence Lozyniak

Mike LuziChristina LybassAlexander & Sally W. LynchMr. & Mrs. Robert K. Lyons

Alessandra MarchionniMs. Lori Marini

Mrs. Maria MatosMr. John McCabeMrs. Virginia McClinchMrs. Gail W. MccueMr. David M. MceneanyDeborah McgrawWalter L. McmasterMs. Julia McNamara &

Mr. Richard J. LolatteMs. Lisa MelilloMr. & Mrs. John MendenhallMr. Marc A. MercadanteMiss Alyce E. MerwinMr. Christopher Mill

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen MilmanMr. James MorleyMr. & Mrs. J T. MuldowneyMr. & Mrs. Frank MunsonMs. Maureen E. MurphyMr. & Mrs. John L. MurphyMr. Joseph Natarelli

Ms. Sara C. NorrisMr. Thomas A. Nuara

Mr. Richard RamseyMrs. F F. Randolph, Jr.Mr. Joseph M. RavaleseDeborah A. RestaineMr. Charles E. E. Rhodes

Ms. Mildred C. RichardMs. Joan Richards

Mrs. Joan M. Robinson

Stephen RowlandSue RubinoJames & Debra C. RuelMr. Douglas G. RussellMr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Sanford

J R. SchimenzMs. Lenore SchneiderMrs. Lynn Z. SchriberWilliam SciglimpagliaMr. Thomas W. ScottMs. Maive F. ScullyMr. James T. Seaver, Jr.Mr. Richard Seidler, Jr.Lisa & Nicholas SeminaraMr. Jonathan E. SeymourMr. Steven ShapiroMr. Robert J. Sharpe

Mr. Michael SheehanMartin SheltonMr. & Mrs.Joseph Nikki SiclareMr. Andrew J. SiegelMs. Sarah A. SimpsonMr. Alan Singewald

Ms. Samantha SmithMr. Freeman Smith, Jr.

Mr. Robert Sobel

Mr. Ronald R. StaniszewskiMr. Robert Stark

Ms. Wanda E. Tillman &

Mr. David Todrin

George & Jocelyne Verrastro

Mr. Evan WaltersMr. Chris WarnerJames G. WebbMr. Jonathan WebsterMr. Thomas WellingtonMr. Robert W. WentworthMr. & Mrs. Greg & Kay WerkMr. Gary A. WernerMr. Carl L. WheelerMs. Kathleen WhelenMs. Andrea WilliamsMr. Mark E. WilsonMs. Michelle D. WilsonMr. Mark A. WisneskyMr. Michael WitteMrs. Rose Wolfe

Mr. Gerald WoodMr. & Mrs. Robert WoodMr. Christopher YoshidaMr. & Mrs. Andrew YoumansJames A. & Susan Youngling

Joseph R. Zimmel

The individuals listed above contributed $500 or more to Special Olympics Connecticut between October 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Special Olympics Connecticut apologizes for any errors or omissions.

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CHAMPIONS OF THE MOVEMENTCIVIC GROUPS AND FOUNDATIONS$200,000+Department of Developmental Services

$30,000 - $99,999Jana Foundation, Inc.

Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation

Seedlings FoundationSpecial Olympics, Inc.

$10,000 - $29,999

Charity Cycling Challenge

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Charitable Trust DTD

Knights of Columbus Council #39

Relations

Theodore Cross Family Charitable Foundation

The Ayco Charitible Foundation

GKN Foundation

Foundation, Inc.Groton Municipal Employee FCU

Knights of ColumbusThe Lions Club Foundation of

Darien CT, Inc.The Morrison & Forester Foundation

The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation

William & Alice Mortensen FoundationZahren Family Foundation

$1,000 - $2,499Amicus Amico Foundation

Clipped Wings United Airlines Stewardess Alumnae

Cuno Foundation TrustDanbury Lodge 1373, Loyal Order

of Moose, Inc.Derek and Sylvia KruizengaEastern Middle SchoolElena Melius FoundationElizabeth and Joseph Massoud

Family Foundation

Knights of Columbus # 14014Knights of Columbus Supreme CouncilLaw Enforcement Intelligence ReportLegrand/WiremoldMianus Chapter of Trout UnlimitedMineola Lions Club Foundation, Inc.Mohegan Congregational ChurchNew England Association of Chiefs

R. T. Vanderbilt Trust

Robert G Youngs Family Foundation

The Danford FoundationThe Everybody Wins Foundation, Inc.The Resource Foundation, Inc.

Tyler Cormier Memorial Scholarship Fund

Calvin Reformed Church of Norwalk

Chelsea Groton Foundation

ECSU Foundation, Inc.

Friends of Mark, Inc.

Daughters & Sons

Knights of Columbus Council #1943Kuehner Family FoundationLions Club of Old Greenwich

Maceisty FoundationMoose CharitiesNewCity FoundationNiantic Lions Charities, Inc.

Southington Jaycees

The Spencer Turbine FoundationThe Wallingford FoundationU.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni

Association, Inc.United Technologies Charity Trust Account

Verizon Foundation

Youth Tennis Foundation of New England

BUSINESS GIFTS$10,000+AnonymousConnecticut Club Managers Association

Rogers Corporation

Ahold Financial Services

Disney EARS to You FundEvent Arena Marketing ConferenceUS Raceworks, LLC

Ed Mor Electric Co., Inc.Meniscus Realty Corp.Smith & Drake Realty Corp.Standard Valuation ServicesTriton 801, LLC

$1,000 - $2,499AAIS Corporation

Engineered Solutions, Inc.Environmental Services, Inc.

Folsom ConstructionKleen Energy Systems, LLC

Lloyd Folsom Memorial FundLydall Inc.Manchester Road Race Committee, Inc.

National Football League Alumni, Inc.

Norwalk Wilbert Vault Co., LLCNST Real Estate, LLC

Rebecca L. Ciota Legal Group, LLCSungard Insurance Systems Inc.

The Math Works, Inc.Tower Laboratories Ltd.

Waterbury Telephone Federal Credit UnionWest Farms Mall, LLCWild Child Touring, Inc.XL Specialty Insurance Company

Absolute NutritionAction Air Systems, Inc.Advanced Minimal Invasive Surgery, LLCAmicii Italian GrillAnnual Milford Oyster Festival, Inc.Avalon Fund

Cactus Rose

Compressor Maintenance Service, Inc.

Construction & General LaborersDry Dock RestaurantEast River Energy

Environmental Consulting & Contracting, LLC

Friends of Mark, Inc.Gertz Meriden M C Connecticute, Inc.

Ices, Inc.

of Electrical Workers

Koritko Insurance Group, Inc.

MassMutual Financial Group

Motley Rice, LLC

MS Advisory Services, Inc.NEFCO

Richards Service, Inc.

Spadaccino Realty Team

Terex Corporation

Underwater Construction Corporation

Valcor Communications Corp.Verizon

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Aetna Foundation Matching Gifts

Aetna Foundation, Inc.

Allegis Group Foundation

Allstate Giving CampaignAltria Group, Inc.American Express FoundationAmgen FoundationArbella Charitable Foundation, Inc.The Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationAT &T United Way/ Employee

Giving CampaignAT&T Employee Community Services

Southern RegionAT&T Employee Giving CampaignAT&T Matching Grant

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AT&T United Way EmployeeGiving Campaign

Bank of AmericaBank of America Matching GiftsBaupost Group, LLCBig Y Foods, Inc.Bozzuto’s Wholesale Food DistributorBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBristol-Myers Squibb Employee

Giving ProgramC.R. Bard FoundationCA, Inc.Caps Woodworking & Home

Improvement, LLCCheshire High SchoolCigna FoundationCIGNA Matching Gifts ProgramCitizens Charitable FoundationColumbian Charities of Conn, Inc.Community Health Charities, Inc.Compass Group ManagementCovidien Employee Matching Gift ProgramDisney Employee Matching GiftsDominion Foundation Matching

Gift ProgramElectric Boat Quonset Point FacilityEndurance Matching Gifts Program

FEDEX CORPFollett CorporationGartnerGE FoundationGenentech, Inc.General Electric CompanyGive With LibertyGlobal ImpactGoldman, Sachs & Co.Goodrich Corporation Partners

in Giving PlanGoodrich FoundationHewlett-PackardHome Depot FoundationIBM CorporationIBM Employee Services CenterKimberly Clark FoundationKnights of Columbus Supreme CouncilLone Pine Capital, LLCMacy’s Federated Department Stores

FoundationMassMutualMicrosoft Giving CampaignMohegan Sun Resort CasinoNYSE Euronext FoundationPepsico FoundationPepsico/Employee Giving Pogram

Pitney Bowes CorporationPitney Bowes Matching Gifts ProgramPraxair Matching Gift Program

Prudential Foundation MatchingGifts Program

Retail Services AgencyRockefeller Financial Services Matching GiftsRoger Sherman SchoolSilicon Valley Community FoundationSimpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.Special Olympics, Inc.Stop and ShopSun Life FinancialSungard Insurance Systems, Inc.Symetra FinancialTakeda PharmaceuticalsTextron Matching Gift ProgramThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.The Rockefeller FoundationTown of CheshireTravelersTravelers Community Connections c/o

Cybergrants, Inc.The Travelers Employees’ ClubTravelers Foundation Matching GiftsTruistUBSUnilever United States Foundation, Inc.United Health GroupUnited IlluminatingUnited Illuminating Company FoundationUnited Parcel ServiceUnited Technologies CorporationUnited Technologies Matching Gifts ProgramUnited Way of Butler CountyUnited Way of Central & Northeastern

ConnecticutUnited Way of Central Maryland

United Way Of Greater New Haven, Inc.United Way of Greater PortlandUnited Way of Greater WaterburyUnited Way of Massachusetts Bay

and Merrimack ValleyUnited Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, Inc.United Way of New York CityUnited Way of Pioneer Valley, Inc.United Way of Southeastern

Connecticut, Inc.United Way of Southeastern

New England, Inc.United Way of West Central

Connecticut, Inc.Valley United Way, Inc.Verizon FoundationVOYA FoundationWalt Disney World Company FoundationWebster BankWORXYourCause, LLC Trustee for HP

Company Match

ENDOWMENTSSusan Saint James EndowmentWilliam AllenMatthew J. AluKerwin D. AndersLucie CarangeloJohn B. CuddyJeremy ExsteinLida ExsteinFoxwoods Resort CasinoFrank LanzettaJames P. LoftusMarie J. MartinNancy P. MartinChris J. MohrMark MyersonStephanie NorwoodPoker TournamentDennis C. PolioTina M. Yenkner

Doherty FundGordon BaileyAdam BarrickMichael Cantor

Lou DePaoliWilliam HatmonJohnny Rogers Youth FoundationDaniel KortickDaniel KripkeTimothy MoanNew York Mets FoundationRobert SavittChristopher Solano

Sugarloaf Rock Capital, LLCBarbara J. ThomasonMike Trader

Bozzuto Building FundBusinessesAdams IGA MonsonBozzuto’s Wholesale Food DistributorDavis IGA MarketEast Hampton IGAHometown Foundation, Inc.LaBonne’s MarketLaBonne’s Market - SalisburyManeeley’s, Inc.Montauk IGAPat’s IGASherman IGATed’s IGA Food CenterTerryville IGAWalsh’s Quality IGA MarketWashington Food MarketWhite Hills IGA

IndividualsRoger Ambler

Gilles BeaudoinMichael A. BozzutoKenneth BrickelDaniel J. BrockDarrel BrockStacie A. BrodenMartina O. BurkeStephen D. CancellaroStephen CapannaStephen CarabettaJohn A. Christiano

Judith A. CogleArthur D. CollinsBertrand P. CondrenKevin DalyGlenn H. DemingBarbara J. DeweyDavid DimassoMark DlugolenskiChristopher EdquistWilliam Engelhard, Jr.Domenic L. FrenzaJoseph R. GrandpreMaurice GreyLisa GrigerekGary F. HagstromRobert E. HammonsSherman HannaDavid A. HeatleySteve HeggelkePatricia HillM Joyce HobenMichael JarvisDonna KaskJohn KeeleyRonald R. Kick, Jr.Patrick C. KingTimothy A. KnappBarbara KnightNicole KravecDaniel S. KrhlaSusan L. LangdeauJoseph LebouthillierJohn LemanskiRandall J. LevineJohn LonardoWilliam C. LukonisThomas MaraKevin P. MargolfoApolinar MartinezDaniel McAllisterTodd McCartyMichael McIlwain

James McNamara George Motel Robert Mullen Patrick F. O’leary Thomas M. O’shea Anthony Paiva Hope A. Patterson Wayne Pelletier Dominick A. Petrocelli Gregory R. Piesyna Vincent Porzio

Samar SahaJohn F. SalernoVirgilio SanchezLois SchafrickLarry ShulmanBeth F. SklarGary TitusCarlos TorresStanley TroskiBen UpsonGary VaillancourtMelanie Woolford

The businesses, civic groups, foundations andindividuals listed above contributed $500 or moreto Special Olympics Connecticut between October

been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. SpecialOlympics Connecticut apologizes for any errorsor omissions.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT: DEPARTMENTOF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESWe sincerely thank the State Departmentof Developmental Services for its continuedand most generous support. Through theessential resources and funds DDS provides,people with intellectual disabilities haveopportunities they might not otherwiseexperience and lives and communities areprofoundly changed for the better.

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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP

demonstrate their communication and leadership skills and to serve as ambassadors for Special

of the Special Olympics movement because they have very personal stories, experiences and insights to share.

Athletes who wish to expand their role with Special Olympics beyond sports can attend training

provide input and make decisions to help shape the future of the organization.

who represent and speak on behalf of our organization at public events and forums.

the gifts those with intellectual disabilities possess and the ways in which they contribute to our communities and our world.

Global Messengers made 247 public appearances in 2014 to help promote understanding and awareness of Special Olympics Connecticut.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSJohn RiccardiBoard Chairman

Catherine KortlandtVice ChairPraxair, Inc.

Lewis ChimesLegal Advisor

Stephen FlynnBoard Management ChairMercer

Tom JoyceBoard Secretary

Finance Committee ChairImpala Partners

Lisa KovlakasProgram Committee ChairESPN

Lynn LaRoccaDevelopment Committee Chair

MEMBERS

Eversource Energy

Kimberly DavisYale-New Haven Hospital

Mauro DeCarolisTD Bank

SOCT Athlete & Global Messenger

Dr. Craig Edmondson

WWE

Kate Freeman

SOCT Athlete & Global Messenger

Thomas KrywinskiBlum Shapiro

Keith MoonThe Hotchkiss School

Christopher MotlWebster Bank

Matthew Necci, Esq.Halloran & Sage, LLP

Susan Saint James

Hubbell Incorporated

Michelle Zettergren

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(203) 230-1201

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMEMT

President

Executive Assistant to the President

ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENTMike MasonSenior Vice President & CFO

Kate CarebVice President, Advancement

Mary CarriereDirector, Administration& Information Management

Director, Finance

Liza NolanDirector, Grants

Kaitlin IngerickCoordinator, Annual Gifts

Kimberly Lucas-GuyBookkeeper

Receptionist

SPECIAL EVENTSLisa CarloneSenior Director, Special Events

Director, Special Events

Jackie TurroDirector, Special Events

Ali CioccaCoordinator, Special Events

CORPORATE RELATIONSSharon RozumSenior Director, Partnerships& Corporate Relations

Jay AndronacoDirector, Partnerships& Corporate Relations

Marie DomackCoordinator, Partnerships& Corporate Relations

Director, Communications& Marketing

COMMUNITY IMPACTNora J. MasonVice President, Community Impact

Marc MercadanteSenior Director, Community Impact

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICCONFERENCE OFFICE30 Realty DriveCheshire, CT 06410

George Synnott®

RobertAssistant Director, Special Olympics

®

Assistant Director,®

Executive Administrative Assistant,®

Coordinator, Project UNIFY®

Coordinator, Young Athletes

Katie FemiakManager, Volunteer Services

Caitlin DaikusCoordinator, Healthy Communities

Don Conklin® Fitness Club

Ken SawickiCoordinator, Community Impact

Jaquanna RobertsAdministrative Assistant,Community Impact

Vice President, Sports & Competition

Director, Sports & Competition

Sue MohrManager, Sports & Competition

Katie DennettSenior Coordinator, Sports & Competition

Rebecca GehrkenCoordinator, Sports & Competition

Lauren YoungCoordinator, Sports & Competition

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