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High Desert Program Seasonal Newsletter August 2010, Volume 1 Issue 1
August 16th, 2010 at 6:30pm The High Desert local program will be offering the following sports this fall to participants that have a current up to date Application for Participation (medical) on file:
· Aquatics · Soccer · Bowling · Long-distance running Please plan to attend our sign-up night on Monday August, 16th, at Bend High School starting at 6:30 PM. All practice times and dates will be announced at sign up night.Medicals Manager Jill Simmons has been sending out medical forms to those that have an expired medical form. Please mail completed medical forms by August 28th, 2010 to: Special Olympics, High Desert Program, PO Box 6772, Bend, OR 97708 We need your updated contact information · If you have recently had an address or phone number change please let us know at 541-749-6517 or soor503@gmail.com, so we can keep current information updated on your forms. · We will also be collecting email addresses at Fall Sports sign up night. Please bring your email address with you so we can update our list. Fall Sports Tentative Competition dates are: · Aquatics: MHCC, Gresham, November 6th. · Soccer: Corvallis High School in Corvallis, November 7th. · Running: Portland Marathon, October 10th Get Moving Researchers have studied the effects of physical activity and the evidence is clear. How Much is Enough? The Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes or more, at least 5 days a week. The good news? If you are pressed for time, you can divide your daily time into three 10 minute intervals, and enjoy the same great results. Physical Activity Can Help You:
· Age better · Control weight · Chase away the blues · Lower blood pressure · Increase energy · Decrease the risk of heart disease · Keep your mind sharp It Doesn’t Have to be Dull or Painful.
Vigorous exercise is great, but so are less strenuous activities. You can accumulate your 30 minutes by taking the stairs instead of elevator, walking during part of your lunch break or working in the garden. Use your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card to benefit High Desert Special Olympics! Shoppers earn money for their favorite charity, just by using their savings card.
If you do not already have a card, pick one up at Albertson’s. If you have a card, “Community Partner” sign up is easy: · Go online to www.albertsons.com · Click on “In the community” (bottom of page) · Click on “Community Partners” (the right of the page) · Click on shopper’s login. Enter card # and phone # · Click on “My account” - once connected you · may see one or more charities that your purchases benefit.· Click on “add” or “change partners”. Follow all prompts to link your card to High Desert Special Olympics. Special Olympics Community Partner ID# 49000128054. Volunteer Opportunities for Fall Season Have that passion for a certain sport, but don’t have the time to commit to daily practice and tournaments every weekend? Special Olympics is perfect for you.
We are currently in the need for soccer, bowling, and aquatics coaches.
With Special Olympics we practice once a week and currently have 1 Regional Tournament a season that is typically either on a Saturday or Sunday. We are always in need of volunteer coaches for all seasons. If coaching isn’t your thing, we have other volunteer opportunities as well. Please go to www.soor.org/highdesert to find out more! Fill Out Volunteer Applications Online!
You can now become a new class A Special Olympics volunteer online! This process has been added to make things quick and easy for you. Here’s How: -go to www.soor.org -at the bottom of the main page “click” on, Class A Application -Fill out all information and then “click” submit. It’s that Easy!! Remember, before you are approved as a Class A volunteer, you will have a background check processed AND you must complete your General Orientation and Protective Behaviors information and quizzes online (these take about 20-30 minutes each). Once approved, you and the High Desert Volunteers Manager will be alerted immediately. Any other questions can be directed to our Volunteers Manager, Margo Duarte.
High Desert LP Management Team
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