Chairman`s Message

Canadian Special Olympics
Bulletin
Winter 2000/ 2001
Chairman’s Message
At CSO’s Annual General Meeting in September, 2000 Mr. Bob Winsor was
elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Mr. Andy Krupski.
Mr. Winsor is the 7th Chairman in CSO’s 31 year history.
I was elected to the Board of Canadian Special Olympics in 1992, and have had the
privilege of serving under three outstanding Chairmen, Bill L’Heureux, Brian Etherington
and Andy Krupski. When I joined the Board, the Special Olympics movement in Canada
was fractious; the national office and several chapters were seriously under-funded, and the national Board was
searching for a governance model that would give the provincial and territorial chapters a meaningful voice in the
creation of policy and strategic direction for the organization.
The past eight years have witnessed the birth of the Sport Program Committee, the policy engine of the
movement and a powerful vehicle for chapter input to the Board. We have seen corporate support for the national
office quadruple through the national sponsorship program, and a consistent public awareness message delivered
to the nation through Maclean’s and TSN. How many amateur sport organizations in Canada have had their major
competitions and their flagship fundraising event on national television every year for the past decade, as we have
done? The organization has many accomplishments to take pride in…and much yet to achieve.
As I begin my tenure as Chairman, I see three major opportunities to strengthen the organization. The first is
underway: the development of a new strategic plan led by a steering committee and a number of task forces,
representing all the constituencies of the organization and all the regions of Canada. Their work will provide
direction to both the national office and the chapters, and stimulate the integrated development of both grassroots
programs and the more visible high-end competitive opportunities we offer our athletes.
The second opportunity, and challenge, is to increase funding at all levels of Special Olympics in Canada. We
require this funding for two critical purposes. First, the organization throughout the country requires more staff.
Volunteers are the key to our service delivery, but volunteers need the support of capable staff. Countless
communities in Canada need the stimulus of a paid staff person to mobilize the programming infrastructure,
including the recruitment of volunteer coaches. Secondly, we need more competitive opportunities at the grassroots
level. Competitions require funding for travel, meals, accommodation, and equipment.
We owe it to our athletes to offer them more frequent opportunities to apply their skills
in competition.
The third great opportunity before us is to strengthen our leadership. The good work
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done
in the chapters and at the national level over the years has created a positive
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public
image for Special Olympics, and greatly increased the level of public awareness of
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the movement. Special Olympics has become an attractive focus for volunteer service.
Outstanding Performance
We must invite talented people to join our ranks as Board members, coaching volunteers
& Support
and community administrators.
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It is my intention to devote myself to these three opportunities during my tenure as
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Chairman
of CSO. I will rely on the energy and good-will of my colleagues on the national
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and
chapter
boards. Together we can raise the consciousness of Canadians to the
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needs
and
the
human promise of people with mental disabilities, and we can provide
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more of our special population with positive experiences in sport that will enhance their
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lives beyond the playing field.
What’s Inside
Message du président du conseil
L’assemblée générale de JOSC réunie en septembre 2000 a élu M. Bob Winsor à la
présidence du conseil, pour succéder à M. Andy Krupski. M Winsor devenait ainsi la
sixième personne à occuper ce poste en 31 ans d’histoire de l’organisme.
Élu au conseil de Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada en 1992, j’ai eu le plaisir de servir
depuis sous la présidence de trois personnes remarquables : Bill L’Heureux, Brian
Etherington et Andy Krupski. À mon arrivée, on percevait une certaine grogne dans le
mouvement : le bureau national et plusieurs sections souffraient d’un sérieux sousfinancement et le conseil était à la recherche d’un modèle de gestion qui permettrait aux
sections provinciales et territoriales de faire entendre leur voix en matière de politiques
et de stratégies.
Puis est né le comité des programmes sportifs, engin politique du mouvement et véhicule efficace de
l’opinion des sections. Par ailleurs, l’appui des entreprises a quadruplé grâce au programme de commandite
national et aux messages de sensibilisation répétés par Maclean’s et RDS. Combien d’organismes de sport
amateur au Canada voient-ils, comme nous, leurs grandes compétitions et leurs événements de financement
vedettes diffusés à la télévision nationale chaque année depuis dix ans? Décidément, notre organisation peut
s’enorgueillir de grandes réalisations... avant de s’attaquer à celles, encore plus nombreuses, qui l’attendent.
À l’aube de mon mandat, trois tâches principales se présentent à mon esprit pour renforcer notre
mouvement. La première est déjà amorcée : l’élaboration d’un nouveau plan stratégique menée par un comité
d’orientation et des groupes de travail nombreux, représentatifs de toutes les composantes de l’organisation et
de toutes les régions du pays. Ce plan orientera à la fois le bureau national et les sections et stimulera le
développement intégré tant de programmes offerts à la base que d’occasions de compétition de pointe pour nos
athlètes.
La seconde tâche – ou occasion à saisir – consiste à accroître le financement à tous les paliers. Deux
raisons principales à cela : premièrement, la nécessité d’augmenter le personnel partout. La prestation de nos
services repose sur nos bénévoles, c’est vrai. Mais les bénévoles ont besoin de s’appuyer sur un personnel
compétent. D’innombrables collectivités au pays attendent d’être mobilisées par une permanence rémunérée afin
d’activer leur programmation, y compris le recrutement d’entraîneurs bénévoles. Deuxièmement, il faut multiplier
les occasions de compétition à la base. Nous devons cela à nos athlètes. Or, les compétitions exigent des fonds
pour le transport, les repas, l’hébergement et l’équipement.
La troisième tâche consiste à consolider notre leadership. Le bon travail réalisé dans les sections et au
niveau national au fil des ans a rehaussé l’image des Jeux olympiques spéciaux et sensibilisé le public à notre
cause. Le mouvement s’est mis à attirer de plus en plus de bénévoles. Nous devons maintenant inviter des gens
talentueux à joindre nos rangs comme membres du conseil, entraîneurs bénévoles ou dirigeants
communautaires.
C’est à ces trois tâches que je me propose de m’appliquer durant mon mandat, en comptant sur l’énergie
et la bonne volonté de mes collègues des conseils national, provinciaux et territoriaux. Ensemble, nous pouvons
sensibiliser davantage les Canadiens et Canadiennes aux besoins et au potentiel des personnes ayant une
déficience intellectuelle et procurer à un plus grand nombre d’athlètes spéciaux des expériences positives qui
amélioreront leur qualité de vie bien au-delà du terrain de jeu.
Manitoba Honours Dan Johnson
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame added some lustre to its ranks when Dan Johnson
was inducted in the “Builder Category” November 4th last.
Dan’s years of commitment and dedication to the mentally disabled, in Manitoba in
particular and to the broader movement nationally, were cited among his
accomplishments of more than thirty years.
Johnson retired as Executive Director of Manitoba Special Olympics in 1995 following
months of deteriorating health. But his departure left a strong team in place that has
carried on his inspired leadership and bold initiatives.
Dan left an indelible mark on every facet of the Special Olympics organization,
program development, upgraded training models, coach training and development all
wrapped up in a personal commitment to find through sport a better way of life for people with a mental disability.
To our knowledge Dan Johnson is the first Special Olympics staff member to be so recognized and honoured
anywhere in Canada. For one who has always been in the forefront of the crusade, no more appropriate tribute
could be paid to him.
CSO President Jim Jordan journeyed to Winnipeg to attend the induction ceremonies and pay tribute from the
Special Olympic family to Dan. Mr. Jordan reflected “Dan is one of the greats in the Special Olympics movement in
Canada. His legacy reaches beyond Manitoba, where he built a splendid organization. I was deeply moved by the
induction ceremony, proud for Dan and proud for Special Olympics”.
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Recognition of Outstanding Performance & Support
On December 4th CSO held its annual Awards and Sponsor Appreciation Evening at the Westin Harbour Castle
Hotel, the second consecutive year that we have honoured athletes, coaches and sponsors at a combined
function.
The National Awards Program began in 1989 with the honouring of Male and Female Coaches of the Year;
in 1996 the Chairman’s Award, acknowledging outstanding volunteer service, and Male and Female Athlete
Awards were added, followed in 1997 by a Team of the Year. This years winners are:
Male Athlete: Jackie Barrett, Nova Scotia
Female Athlete, Suzie Smith, PEI
Male Coach, Doug Castor, Manitoba
Female Coach, Ruth MacInnis, Nova Soctia
Team of the Year, Winnipeg Wolverines Soccer Club, Manitoba
Chairman’s Award, Sylvie Bedard-Tourigny
Gino Reda of TSN
was emcee for the
evening
Left to right Coach of the Year, Doug Castor, NBSO Executive Director Jennifer Bent-Richard, CSO ViceChairman Jim Thompson, Chairman’s Award recipient Sylvie Bedard-Turigny, Olympic Medalist Curt
Harnett, Female Athlete of the Year Suzie Smith, Olympic Medalist Marnie McBean, Female Coach of the
Year Ruth MacInnis, CSO National Program Director Danielle Chateau, Male Athlete of the Year Jackie
Barrett, Winnipeg Wolverines coach Chris Rees and team captain Matthew Guptil.
Male Athlete of the Year Jackie
Barrett receiving his award
from Olympic athletes Curt
Harnett and Marnie McBean
Canadian Special Olympics has formally honoured its sponsors at an annual function since 1993. The first six
years the event was held at the Hockey Hall of Fame. At the 1995 event Wayne Gretzky and his agent
Michael Barnett were in attendance and Wayne presented our sponsors with their citations; in 1998 the
evening was highlighted by a special tribute to Harry “Red” Foster, with the official unveiling of a postage
stamp honouring Mr. Foster’s role in establishing both the Association for Community Living and Special
Olympics in Canada.
At the first sponsor event, CSO thanked Toyota Canada, Coca-Cola, Royal Bank Financial Group,
Mackenzie Financial Corporation, The Foster Foundation and the Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation. This
year’s sponsors are:
Partners
Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation
Delta Hotels & Resorts
The Harry E. Foster Foundation
Home Hardware
Sports Celebrities Festival
National Sponsors
Business Depot/Staples/Bureau en Gros
The Loyalty Group
Mackenzie Financial Corporation
Royal Bank Financial Group
Sport Canada
Sprint Canada
Toyota Canada & Its Dealers
Media Partners
Grey Worldwide
Maclean’s Magazine
TSN
Anne Lockie and Patricia
Straker of the Royal Bank
Financial Group, accepting
their national sponsor Citation
Also recognized for special contributions
Ainsworth Communications Services
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Harmony Printing
Maalox
Signature Authentics
Heartfelt thanks to our generous supporters!
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Team Canada
2001
The final countdown for the Special Olympics 2001 World
Winter Games has begun and Team Canada members can hardly wait to arrive in Anchorage,
Alaska. In its second go-round, the National Team Program for Canadian Special Olympics
has, once again, provided a tremendous opportunity for athletes, coaches and mission staff to
prepare for the Games. The National Team Program is truly a partnership between the
National Office, Special Olympics Chapters and the local monitoring coaches who work with
the athletes on a daily basis, and we extend our thanks to everyone who has contributed to its
success.
The National Office is proud to announce that Brian Etherington, Chair of the Canadian Special Olympics Foundation and former Chair of the National Board, has been selected as the Honourary Coach for Team Canada. Brian will join the Team in Vancouver
for final preparations, travel with the Team to Anchorage, lead the Canadian contingent
into the Opening Ceremonies, and serve as “head cheerleader” for Canada. We are all
excited and pleased to have Brian serve in this capacity.
Prior to arriving in Anchorage, Team Canada will assemble in Vancouver for final
preparations and the official Team “send-off”. Here are a few key dates to note:
Wednesday, February 28, Team in Vancouver for Staging Camp & Team Photos
Thursday, March 1, Training Day, Team Send-Off Dinner & Departure to Anchorage
Saturday, March 3, Practice at Sport Venues
Sunday, March 4, Opening Ceremonies
Monday, March 5 through Sunday, March 11, Competition
Wednesday, March 7, Team Canada Reception
Sunday, March 11, Closing Ceremonies & Departure of Team Canada
Monday, March 12, Arrival of Team Members to home destination
By nature, Games are exciting to participate in. The World Games especially, serve to
highlight and capture many outstanding athletic performances, while creating wonderful
and lasting memories. To represent one’s country is an honour and we know that each
athlete, coach and mission staff will represent Canada and Canadian Special Olympics
with dignity.
GO CANADA GO!
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Équipe Canada
2001
The Team Canada 2001 Posters will be
available at the Team Canada Reception,
March 7th in Anchorage.
Le compte à rebours précédant les Jeux olympiques spéciaux
internationaux d’hiver de 2001 est enclenché et les membres
d’Équipe Canada sont impatients de se retrouver à Anchorage,
en Alaska. Pour la seconde fois, le Programme de l’équipe
nationale aura fourni un cadre de préparation formidable aux
athlètes, aux entraîneurs et au personnel de mission
participants. Comme le succès du programme repose sur un
partenariat entre le bureau national, les sections provinciales
et territoriales et les entraîneurs-conseils locaux qui
travaillent avec les athlètes sur une base quotidienne, nous
tenons à remercier tous ces acteurs clés.
Le bureau national est fier d’annoncer la
nomination de Brian Etherington, président de la
Fondation des Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada et
On pourra se procurer les affiches d’Équipe Canada
ancien président du conseil de JOSC, comme entraîneur
2001 à la réception donnée en l’honneur de l’équipe le
7 mars, à Anchorage.
honoraire d’Équipe Canada. Brian rejoindra l’équipe à
Vancouver pour les derniers préparatifs et voyagera avec
elle jusqu’à Anchorage, où il agira comme chef de file de la délégation canadienne à la cérémonie
d’ouverture et « meneur de claque en chef » pour le Canada. Nous nous réjouissons tous de cet honneur
qui lui échoit.
Équipe Canada se rassemblera donc à Vancouver pour les derniers préparatifs et le dîner officiel de
départ pour Anchorage. Quelques dates à retenir :
Mercredi 28 février – Rassemblement de l’équipe à Vancouver; séance de photo
Jeudi 1er mars – Dernier jour d’entraînement, dîner officiel et départ pour Anchorage
Samedi 3 mars – Entraînement sur les sites de compétition
Dimanche 4 mars – Cérémonie d’ouverture
Lundi 5 au dimanche 11 mars – Compétitions
Mercredi 7 mars – Réception offerte à Équipe Canada
Dimanche 11 mars – Cérémonie de clôture et départ d’Anchorage
Lundi 12 mars – Arrivée des membres chez eux
Les Jeux sont toujours emballants; mais au niveau international, ils donnent en prime l’occasion de
capturer des performances sportives remarquables et d’engranger des souvenirs merveilleux. C’est un
honneur d’y représenter son pays, et savons que nos athlètes, leurs entraîneurs et le personnel de mission
sauront s’en montrer dignes.
Vas-y Canada!
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2002 National Summer Games Update
EMBAUCHE DU DIRECTEUR DES JEUX
GAMES’ MANAGER
Le conseil des Jeux d’été canadiens de 2002 à
The Board of Directors of the Prince Albert
Prince Albert annonçait récemment l’embauche
2002 Summer Games recently announced the
d’Al Dyer à titre de directeur des Jeux. Au cours
hiring of Al Dyer as Games Manager. For the
des 20 dernières années, M. Dyer travaillait dans le
past 20 years, Mr. Dyer has been employed in
secteur des banques et des caisses populaires. Il
the Credit Unions and banking industry. He also
compte également une longue expérience en
has an extensive background in volunteer sport
gestion sportive bénévole, qui remonte aux Jeux
management dating back to the 1988 Calgary
olympiques d’hiver de Calgary, en 1988. En plus de
Winter Olympics where he served on the
siéger au comité organisateur, il s’était également
Games’ Organizing Committee, was a Luge Jury
occupé
de
la
formation
des juges en luge, dont il avait lui-même
member and responsible for training Games Luge officials.
fait partie.
In addition to the Calgary Olympics, Mr. Dyer has
Outre cette expérience olympique, M. Dyer a présidé
served as President of the Alberta Luge Association and Vice
l’association albertaine de luge et occupé la vicePresident of the Canadian Luge Association and is a
présidence de l’association canadienne du même
certified international Luge official. He has also
sport. Il détient d’ailleurs la certification internationale
been active at the local level having served as
comme officiel en luge. Également actif sur la scène
President of the Nordale Community Club and was
locale, il a présidé le Nordale Community Club et
accreditation Chair for the Prince Albert 1999
supervisé l’accréditation aux Jeux d’été de l’Ouest
Western Canada Summer Games. Mr. Dyer who
canadien de 1999 à Prince Albert. M. Dyer, qui réside
currently resides in Prince Albert was chosen from
actuellement à Prince Albert, a été choisi parmi trente
a list of thirty applicants.
candidats au poste de directeur des Jeux.
We welcome Al to the Special Olympics
Bienvenue à Al dans la famille des Jeux
family and look forward to working very closely
olympiques
spéciaux. Il nous tarde de travailler
Games’ Manager
with him over the next two years. He looks
étroitement avec lui durant les deux années à venir.
Al Dyer
forward to the May Annual Conference and
Quant à lui, il a très hâte de rencontrer le personnel et
meeting many of the key Special Olympics staff
les bénévoles des JOS de partout au pays au congrès annuel en
and volunteers from across the country.
mai.
GAMES ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITÉS
Although the Games’ office has not yet officially opened, the
Même si le siège des Jeux n’est pas encore officiellement ouvert,
GOC Chair Phil Fredette and Wayne Timoffee, VP
le président du COJ, Phil Fredette, Wayne Timoffee,
Administration and other volunteer Board members
vice-président à l’administration, et d’autres bénévoles
have been very busy. The GOC has established a
du conseil ne chôment vraiment pas. Le COJ a rédigé
business plan and was officially incorporated on
son plan d’activités et s’est constitué légalement le
September 18, 2000. They been holding regular
18 septembre 2000. Il se réunit régulièrement tous les
monthly meetings in addition to numerous
mois, en plus des rencontres des nombreux comités
responsables des divers aspects de l’organisation. Patti
committee meetings dealing with all facets of the
Kelm, directrice exécutive des Jeux olympiques
Games. Patti Kelm, Executive Director of
spéciaux de la Saskatchewan, et Doug Jackow,
Saskatchewan Special Olympics and Doug Jackow
président des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de Prince
President of Prince Albert Special Olympics have
Games’
Albert, se sont joints au conseil. Ray Allard représente
been added to the Board. Ray Allard represents
Chairman Phil
JOSC au conseil, en plus de siéger au bureau.
Fredette
Canadian Special Olympics on the Board and is also
Jim Jordan et Ray Allard se sont rendus à
a member of the Executive Committee.
Prince
Albert
fin octobre pour une séance d’orientation
Jim Jordan and Ray Allard travelled to Prince Albert
avec
le
conseil
du
COJ.
Al Dyer doit rencontrer le personnel du
in late October for an orientation session with the GOC
bureau
national
de
JOSC
à Toronto, à la mi-janvier. Il projette
Board. In mid January, Al Dyer travelled to Toronto to spend
également
de
rencontrer
les
responsables des Jeux d’hiver
time with the national office program staff. He also visited
canadiens
de
l’an
2000,
à
Ottawa.
Ottawa to meet with the 2000 Winter Games officials.
Jeux olympiques spéciaux d’été canadiens de 2002
Gateway Mall, 1403 Central Ave.
Prince Albert SK S6V 7J4
Téléphone : (306) 764-2002
Courriel : [email protected]
Canadian Special Olympics 2002 Summer Games
Gateway Mall, 1403 Central Ave.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 7J4
Phone: 306-764-2002
E-mail: [email protected]
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Ontario Athlete is Global Messenger
Ontario Special Olympics athlete Troy Ford-King was recently appointed a Global Messenger for Special
Olympic Intentional for the years 2000 and 2001. In this role he will represent athletes from Canada,
Mexico and the Caribbean and will have the opportunity to speak at many functions around the world,
promoting Special Olympics.
As an athlete in Mississauga, Troy has competed in a number of
Provincial Games and was a member of the Team Ontario Alpine Ski
Team at the 2000 National Winter games. Troy believes that Special
Olympics is like one big family. As a member of OSO’s athlete Speakers
Bureau, Troy is a popular guest speaker at schools and corporate
meetings. His enthusiasm and commitment are just two of the unique
gifts he brings to these assignments.
Ontario Special Olympics has prepared a video giving an overview of
Special Olympics which features Troy. If you would like a copy of this
video, please contact the CSO National Office.
Congratulations Troy, on your appointment as a Global Messenger!
UN ATHLÈTE ONTARIEN NOMMÉ MESSAGER MONDIAL
L’athlète Troy Ford-King, des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de l’Ontario
(OSO), vient d’être nommé messager mondial de Special Olympic
International (SOI) pour 2000-2001. À ce titre, Troy représentera le
Canada, le Mexique et les Caraïbes; il sera appelé à promouvoir les Jeux
olympiques spéciaux en diverses occasions officielles de par le monde.
Résident de Mississauga, Troy a participé à plusieurs jeux provinciaux et faisait partie de l’équipe
ontarienne de ski alpin aux Jeux d’hiver canadiens de l’an 2000. L’athlète considère les Jeux olympiques
spéciaux comme une grande famille. Membre du bureau des conférenciers de OSO, Troy est souvent
invité à prendre la parole dans des écoles et des entreprises. Enthousiasme et implication sont deux des
grands dons qu’il met alors à contribution.
OSO a produit un survol vidéo des Jeux olympiques spéciaux, dans lequel Troy figure. Les personnes
désireuses d’en obtenir une copie peuvent s’adresser au bureau national de JOSC.
Nos félicitations à Troy pour sa nomination comme messager mondial!
Notes from an Athlete
Special Olympics athlete Kevin Polehoykie sent the following note to the CSO national office, and we want
to share it with you.
Hi. My name is Kevin Polehoykie. I am a SO athlete, and have been for about 3 - 4 years. My
specialty sport is Softball, and have had many experiences abroad in all four settings: competed
in Regionals in BC, Canada, provincials down in Nanaimo, Nationals in Ontario, and in 1999, have
competed with my team the Canadian Grizzlies in North Carolina.
I thoroughly enjoyed all what I’ve been involved with. When I am not playing ball, I am enrolled
in the local Swim Program and have won numerous first through third place finishes. I am
looking forward in the upcoming season where I’ll do it all over again! It keeps me busy, and I
enjoy being with other athletes, coaches, and the travelling. Anyway, what I would like to say is,
that for anyone with a mental disability, this will enable someone to be a better member to
society, and gain esteem, recognition, and above all, a chance to prove themselves. I have, and
so can anyone else!
Thanks.
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CSO National Notes
In October of this year Dr.
Frank Hayden completed six
years as a Special Consultant
to Canadian Special Olympics.
In October 1994 CSO engaged
Dr. Hayden’s services for two
primary tasks: the creation of a
strategic plan (Action Plan
2000) and the design and
implementation of the Chapter Accreditation program.
Dr. Hayden’s work eventually went beyond these
major initiatives to embrace consulting to the
Chapters, national games committees, and as CSO’s
representative to SOI’s Indigenous Peoples Task
Force.
This year CSO began the process of developing a
new strategic plan with the assistance of Susan
Wright of the Randolph Group. We also added four
people to the CSO staff: John Byrne and Caterina
Carpino to fill existing positions; Ray Allard as VicePresident of Sport and Lea Parrell on a part-time
basis as Vice-President of Development. In order to
make efficient use of the expanded sport department
the Board Executive Committee assigned to it the
task of continuing Dr. Hayden’s role in the
Accreditation Program. Consequently Dr. Hayden will
not be as visible a representative of Canadian Special
Olympics as he has been over the past six years. He
remains however very much a part of the Special
Olympics family.
Dr. Hayden’s work for CSO has taken him to every
provincial and territorial Chapter in Canada. The
honours he has received in recent years have
brought extensive public attention to Special
Olympics, and his own remarkable communications
skills have spread the Special Olympics story to a
large Canadian public. The entire Special Olympics
movement in Canada has benefited enormously under
his tutelage.
Dr. Hayden will hardly be idle! As we reported in the
last newsletter, he has been appointed a Citizenship
Judge, a position that will occupy him two to three
days a week. CSO and the Chapters will continue to
call upon him for various projects and functions, and
to benefit from his counsel and advice.
En octobre dernier, Frank Hayden terminait un
mandat de six ans à titre de conseiller spécial auprès
de Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada. Embauché
d’abord dans le cadre de deux grands dossiers –
l’élaboration d’un plan stratégique (le Plan d’action
2000) ainsi que la conception et la mise en vigueur
d’un programme d’accréditation des sections, M.
Hayden a apporté sa contribution à bien d’autres
volets au fil des ans : conseils aux sections, comités
des jeux nationaux et représentation de JOSC au
comité de travail de SOI sur les peuples autochtones.
Cette année, JOSC a
amorcé la mise au point
d’un nouveau plan
stratégique avec l’aide de
Susan Wright, du groupe
Randolph. Quatre
personnes se sont jointes
au personnel des services
sportifs : John Byrne et
Caterina Carpino, à des
postes existants, Ray
Allard, comme viceprésident aux sports, et
Lea Parrell, à titre de viceprésidente au
développement (à temps partiel). Pour utiliser
pleinement ces nouvelles ressources, le comité
exécutif du conseil leur a confié le relais de M.
Hayden à l’accréditation des sections.
Si M. Hayden sera moins visible qu’au cours des
six dernières années comme représentant de JOSC, il
n’en demeurera pas moins un membre actif de la
famille des Jeux olympiques spéciaux. Ainsi, il
continuera à siéger au comité de travail de SOI sur
les peuples autochtones et le conseil prévoit sa
participation à une initiative dans ce domaine ici, au
Canada.
Les fonctions de M. Hayden l’ont amené à visiter
toutes les sections provinciales et territoriales au
pays. Les honneurs qu’il a reçus de même que ses
remarquables talents de communicateur ont
largement fait connaître et apprécié les Jeux
olympiques spéciaux au pays. Sous l’égide de M.
Hayden, le mouvement des Jeux olympiques spéciaux
a connu des progrès immenses au Canada.
Frank Hayden sera loin de l’oisiveté! D’abord,
comme nous l’annoncions dans le bulletin précédent,
ses fonctions de juge de la citoyenneté l’occuperont
deux ou trois jours par semaine. De plus, JOSC et ses
sections continueront à faire appel à ses conseils et
à ses services pour divers projets.
Progress begins with the belief that
what is necessary is possible.
Norman Cousins
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CSO National Notes
CSO WELCOMES RAY ALLARD
In September Canadian Special Olympics welcomed Ray Allard to the newly created position
of Vice-President of Sport. Ray was hired to head our program team consisting of Danielle
Chateau, National Program Director; John Byrne, National Program Coordinator and Caterina
Carpino, Administrative Assistant.
The Program Team is responsible for the entire range of CSO sport services, including the
National Team Program, national games, coaching development, sport development, the
building of sport partnerships and the creation of greater opportunities for athletes with a
mental disability in generic sport. Ray will also work closely with the Board and Administration
on the Chapter Review and Accreditation program.
Ray brings years of experience to his new position with CSO. Most recently he has been
a senior consultant at Sport Canada and has provided CSO with superb counsel and guidance in our efforts to
find recognition of Special Olympics within the Canadian sports community. Welcome aboard Ray!
JOSC
ACCUEILLE
RAY ALLARD
En septembre, JOSC accueillait Ray Allard au nouveau poste de vice-président aux sports. Ray prenait ainsi la
tête de l’équipe affectée au programme national, composée de Danielle Chateau, directrice, John Byrne,
coordonnateur, et Caterina Carpino, adjointe administrative.
L’équipe est responsable de l’ensemble des services sportifs offerts par JOSC : équipe nationale, jeux
nationaux, perfectionnement des entraîneurs, développement du sport, partenariats sportifs et multiplication
des possibilités de participation aux programmes sportifs réguliers pour nos athlètes. Ray collaborera aussi
étroitement avec le conseil et la direction générale à l’intérieur du programme d’évaluation et d’accréditation
des sections.
Ray Allard nous arrive avec un bagage d’expériences impressionnant. Récemment conseiller principal auprès
de Sport Canada, ses conseils nous ont été infiniment précieux dans nos efforts pour faire reconnaître les Jeux
olympiques spéciaux par la communauté sportive canadienne. Bienvenue à bord, Ray!
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR CHAPTER
The Board of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics recently hired a new
executive director for the organization. Gwyneth Pryce-Phillips is a Newfoundland native and
a graduate of Memorial University. She is no stranger to Special Olympics, having served as a
student intern at CSO’s national office for several months in 1998. She will be a valuable
asset to the Special Olympics movement in Newfoundland. Welcome aboard Gwyneth!
UNE NOUVELLE DIRECTRICE GÉNÉRALE POUR LA SECTION TERRE-NEUVE–LABRADOR
Le conseil d’administration des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador vient
d’embaucher une nouvelle directrice générale pour la section. Native de Terre-Neuve,
Gwyneth Pryce-Phillips est diplômée de l’Université Memorial. Le mouvement lui est déjà familier, puisqu’elle a
fait un stage de plusieurs mois au bureau national, en 1998, dans le cadre de ses études. C’est un atout
précieux dont vient de se doter le mouvement terre-neuvien. Bienvenue à bord, Gwyneth!
CSO
IS ON THE
MOVE!
Since its incorporation, Canadian Special Olympics has been housed at 40 St. Clair Avenue West, in what was
once named “The Foster Building”. Eventually Foster Advertising moved out of the
building but CSO remained a tenant under several different landlords.
A few years ago we carved off some of our space to accommodate the Sports
Celebrities Festival. When the SCF moved on, we sublet their small area rather than
incur the costs entailed in integrating the space back into CSO’s area.
With the addition of Ray Allard and Lea Parrell to the CSO staff our crowded
headquarters became even more cramped. We have therefore negotiated a lease at
60 St. Clair Avenue East, which will provide us with nine offices, two work stations
and a board room. The administration of The Foster Foundation will continue to be
housed with CSO. We will send official notice of our new mailing address in due
course to all our friends, sponsors and suppliers.
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Grey Worldwide & Harmony Printing raising awareness for CSO
Canadian Special Olympics’ media partner Grey Worldwide has been a long
time friend of CSO and the results of their most recent contribution can
be seen in the creation of the two posters below and the Team Canada
2001 poster shown on page 5. Grey enlisted the help of Brett Simms
Imaging and Edward Pond Photography, who also donated their services in
the production of the poster.
All three of these posters were printed by Harmony Printing, a
company that has been very good to CSO over years by donating their
services in the production of the CSO Brochure and Newsletter.
Thank you to Grey and Harmony for their generous support of our
programs.
Delta RIde - $200,000 and counting
With a few stations still to report, the 2000 Delta Great
Canadian Ride proceeds appear likely to top out around the
two hundred thousand dollar mark. Ever the optimist, Delta
Vice President Ken Lambert believes the total will grow over
time as more of Delta’s expanding chain of locations join the
fundraising venture. From Delta President John Johnston
through the entire system, support of Special Olympics in all
the regions served by Delta is on the upswing. When final numbers are in CSO
will provide a breakdown of the fund sharing formula in place with the
Chapters.
Thanks to Delta, its enthusiastic staff across the country, clients, customers,
guests and suppliers who combine with Special Olympics friends in the regions
to make the Delta Ride truly “great”.
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Joseph Ebner, Regional VP &
Managing Director of the Delta
Chelsea Hotel, cheering on his team
for the Delta Great Canadian Ride
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Staples Parking Project in Nova Scotia
The newest Staples location in downtown Halifax has entered into a
unique relationship with Nova Scotia Special Olympics (NSSO)
because of limited parking in Halifax.
The Staples lot is much sought after when major events take
place at the nearby Halifax Metro Centre. Staples Store Manager
Doug Baker has long been a great friend of NSSO. Doug noticed the
attempts of hockey fans to park on the Staples lot during the Mooseheads’ games. This worked well until the
end of the Game when fans realized that the gates to the Staples lot were closed.
Being a resourceful and innovative guy, Doug decided to charge for parking during the games, donating the
proceeds to NSSO! He also decided to hire Special Olympic athletes as lot attendants. Thus the “Staples
Parking Project” (SPP) was born.
Staff meets at Staples approximately 1 hour before game time. Signs are placed at each entrance and
money belts are put on. The attendant Manager provides instructions and all go to their stations. An
attendant greets customers with a friendly “welcome to the Staples Parking Project supporting Nova Scotia
Special Olympics”. Parking is a bargain at $3.00. Money is collected by the Manager and given to NSSO the
next day.
The Staples Parking Project has been in operation since April 2000. Three Special Olympics athletes form
the core team, including Manager Jackie Barrett who was subsequently hired to work at the NSSO office.
Ronnie Holsworth and Sarah Bourke work as parking attendants and all are paid a fair hourly wage.
Feedback from the community on this project has been very positive and people respect Staples’ partnership
in with NSSO. The opportunities provided to Jackie, Sarah and Ronnie would not have been possible without
Doug Baker’s creative thinking and desire to help. Many of the staff at Staples have become familiar with the
athletes and are very supportive of their work.
While we are pleased with the funds raised by the project, it is the life and work experience gained by all
that one must consider when measuring the true benefit of the SPP. Customer relations, handling funds, being
on time, behaving professionally....some of the many skills athletes learned which will stand them in good
stead for years to come.
Our thanks to Staples and Doug Baker for their tremendous support.
If you are unhappy with your lot in
life, build a service station on it.
Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983)
La croisade Delta – 200 000 $... jusqu’à maintenant!
Malgré encore quelques étapes à comptabiliser, La grande croisade canadienne
Delta 2000 au profit des Jeux olympiques spéciaux semble avoir atteint la barre des
200 000 $. Optimiste à tous crins, le vice-président de Delta, Ken Lambert, est
persuadé qu’on verra les recettes augmenter à mesure que de nouveaux
établissements de cette chaîne en pleine expansion embarqueront. Déjà, on
observe un appui croissant du mouvement chez les effectifs de Delta, à commencer
par son président, John Johnston, dans toutes les régions desservies par
l’entreprise. Dès que le montant total des recettes sera connu, JOSC en fera
connaître la répartition entre les sections.
Mille mercis à Delta, son personnel enthousiaste, ses clients, ses hôtes et ses
fournisseurs, qui ont collaboré avec les amis des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de
partout au pays pour faire le grand succès de cette collecte de fonds.
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Wheels for NBSO - JOSNB en voiture
Les Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Nouveau-Brunswick
remercie Clark Toyota et la Division des ventes de
Toyota Canada pour l’Atlantique, qui lui prêtent
gracieusement une Echo pour deux ans. Un autre
exemple du généreux soutien de Toyota Canada et
ses concessionnaires au Jeux olympiques spéciaux
d’un océan à l’autre.
New Brunswick Special Olympics is grateful to Clark
Toyota and the Atlantic Sales District of Toyota
Canada Inc. for their generous donation of a Toyota
Echo for two years.
This is just one more example of the wonderful
support Special Olympics receives from Toyota
Canada and its dealers right across the country
(De gauche à droite) Jim Clark,
propriétaire de Clark Toyota, remet
les clés de l’Echo à Brian Ford,
président de JOSNB, Bill MacGillivary,
membre du conseil de JOSC, et
Warren Maddox, ancien directeur du
développement de JOSNB.
(left to right) Handing over the keys of
the Toyota Echo is Jim Clark, owner of
Clark Toyota to Brian Ford, President of
New Brunswick Special Olympics, Bill
MacGillivary, CSO National Board
member, and Warren Maddox, past
Director of Development for NBSO.
Home Hardware - a breath of fresh air
Four hundred thousand copies of Home Hardware Stores’ “Home at Home” Magazine are now in circulation
across Canada. An attractive catalogue with helpful hints, decorating ideas, gardening suggestions and a
wealth of tips for more enjoyable living, the 2000 Winter Edition carries a story on Special Olympics and Home
Hardware’s commitment to our programs.
In addition to the on-going “Garbage Bag Promotion”, Home Hardware has produced a nicely packaged Special
Olympics “Air Freshener” for use in your auto, office or home. They’re now available in over 1,000 Home
Hardware stores from coast to coast. A portion of the sales’ proceeds will come to CSO – further evidence of
Home Hardware’s enthusiastic support of the mentally disabled in the communities they serve across Canada.
Be sure to drop in to your local store and say “thanks”. Why not pick up some “fresh air” while you’re there?
A Christmas Tradition
Mort Greenberg’s Annual Christmas fundraising activities closed out 2000 with record setting results. Toronto
charities again reaped the benefits of Mort’s 45th year of collecting from friends, relatives and business associates –
to the tune of $27,500.
A one man operation run from the living room of his downtown family home, the Mort Fund began years ago,
during his days as an enterprising CBC TV sports cameraman. He took advantage of his day to day contacts in the
Toronto sports environment to help the needy during the holiday season. Indeed at any December sports outing,
Mort’s collection box was as much a part of his assignment equipment as the camera itself. It was nothing for Mort
to film a clip for the late night sportscast and then ask his subjects for a donation!
Over time Mort’s donor list has grown to include hundreds, heavily sport related but generously sprinkled too
with titans of industry, business and politics. It is Mort’s very own “Who’s Who” of Toronto’s kind hearted folk. We
salute his donors and trust they, like Mort, know their generosity of spirit is one of the joys of the Christmas season
in our city.
For the record, this year’s take was $27,500 for a grand total to date of $344,674.
As in recent years the funds were shared by the Toronto Star Christmas Fund, the Toronto Sun Variety Village
Fund, Kids Help Foundation, The Toronto Association for Community Living and CSO and OSO.
Many thanks Mort.
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“Golly Gee Whiz” – Howie does it again!
With most of the Canadian landscape nestling under a fluffy
blanket of snow, what better time to relive the highly successful
12th Annual Howie Meeker Golf Classic. The event took place over
two days at Campbell River’s Storey Creek Golf Club last August
under bright sunny skies. One hundred and fifty players took part
and raised $19,500 for Campbell River’s projects.
Paul Aubuchin, a member of the BCSO Speakers Bureau,
started the festivities by telling the gathering what it means to
him to be a Special Olympics athlete. Several other athletes took
part, both as players and caddies, giving Howie’s tournament a
special touch. While the winning team had cause to celebrate, the
Left to right: Lana Chales, Special Olympics
athletee and caddy; Don Bold, Art Lebrun, Scott
real winners once again were the Campbell River Special
Kolbeins, Howie, Troy Winslow, Ann Leross
Olympians. Not only does the event raise significant funds for local
programs, it has taken the lead in integrating the athletes into the
community’s social structure. Howie’s well known enthusiasm plays a major role in this unique BC event. He and
his dedicated committee have raised over $150,000 in their small community. Congratulations to one and all.
Sport for all Canada
MILLENNIUM SPORT AWARDS OF CANADA
Canadian Special Olympics and Sport For All Canada are partners in promoting the
Millennium Sport Awards of Canada as a means of motivating Canadians to become more
physically active and earn rewards and recognition in the process.
A complete description of the MSAC program, scoring booklet and award application
is available on the internet at www.sportforallcanada.com. The plan is to print some of
the materials in both official languages and in Braille.
There are over 70 activities listed in the program, designed to promote healthy and
creative activities for people of all ages. Awards may be won regardless of athletic skill –
every participant can earn recognition and awards for work in humanitarian, creative and cultural activity.
Awards come to the participant who simply tries.
This program puts fun back into the years when living should be fun. It helps eliminate the “nothing-to-do”
attitude, and in its place promotes the job of positive activity: running, jumping, skating, organizing…
Rewards, in the form of Millennium Sport Award crests, pins and knapsacks may be selected by participants
who complete the various requirements of the program and pay the $10.00 award application fee. A portion of
the fee is returned to the CSO National Office to cover the administrator costs. Participants may complete the
requirements of the program as often as they wish and are free to decide their progress and recognition and
earn rewards. Completing 1,200 circles of activity in one year will result in the achievement of a “special”
Millennium Sport Award.
Check us out at www.sportforallcanada.com – learn how the program works. Join now. Get active. Get
healthy. Have fun.
Northwest/Southwest Conference
The annual Special Olympics Inc. Northwest/Southwest Regional North American Conference, January 10-13,
took place this year in Vancouver, hosted by the BC Special Olympics Chapter.
Attendees included delegates from all parts of the western United States and across Canada. Attending
from CSO were Maureen Dowds (Manitoba), Lee Hanson (Manitoba), Serge Michaud (Yukon), Chantal Brouillard
(Quebec), Pierre Langlois (Quebec), Nancy Levitt (Quebec), Ray Allard (CSO), Danielle Chateau (CSO), John
Byrne (CSO) and Caterina Carpino (CSO).
The conference consisted of workshops on coaching training, games preparation and school programs.
Canadian representatives not only shared their resources but also showed their US counterparts a little taste
of what it is like to be Canadian.
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2000
Sports Celebrities Festival Day
Tuesday, December 5
Sports Celebrities Festival held its 18th annual SCF Day this past December 5th at The Westin Harbour Castle in
Toronto. Over the past year, with the generous contribution of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, celebrities and
guests we successfully raised net funds in excess of $1,400,000.
Our SCF Day began with a Breakfast for more than 1,400 guests and
featured Guest Speaker Rubin “Hurricane” Carter who spoke about the obstacles he
overcame and the power of “Daring to Dream”. Also captivating the audience was
motivational speaker and Special Olympics athlete Jackie Barrett, from Nova Scotia.
Head table guests included Carlos Delgado, Homer Bush, Buck Martinez, Daniel
Igali, and Daniel Nestor.
The Breakfast was followed by “Passport to Sport”, an educational program for both
students and potential Special Olympics athletes. This is an interactive multi-media
presentation informing students about Special
Olympics. Following the orientation YTV hosts Sam
Olympian Mark Tewksbury with
and Aaron hosted an exciting NTN competition. This
OSO athlete Tracy Masterton at
was followed by the first ever Darryl Sittler SCF
the SCF Welcome Dinner
Celebrity/Media Face-Off held at the hotel. More
than 300 students watched as the SCF Lions and the
Special Olympics Panthers competed in an amazing floor hockey dual. Teams
consisted of celebrities, media and Special Olympics athletes. The SCF Lions,
Captained by Emma Robinson, took home the Lanny MacDonald trophy.
In the evening the SCF Black Tie Dinner/Auction – part of a live three hour
CSO Female Athlete of the
broadcast on TSN – took place. Over 950 people had the opportunity to bid on items
Year Clara Tuchko with
which included trips to the Montreal Grand Prix, the World Figure Skating
“Pinball” Clemons at the
Championships, and a vacation to Sydney, Australia. Also auctioned off were a 2001
Celebrities Breakfast
Toyota Celica, a Glastron Power Boat, a 2001Yamaha ATV, a full page colour ad in
Maclean’s Magazine and over 100 Silent Auction items. Guests were entertained with
performances by the McAuley’s and the Prima Donnas. Among the more than 50 celebrity guests who generously
donated their time to attend were Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Cassie Campbell, Curt Harnett, Marnie McBean, Mark Heese,
John Child, Curtis Myden and Ernie Whitt.
The annual live broadcast on TSN is the SCF’s greatest awareness raising vehicle,
highlighting the different SCF events held across Canada throughout the year. These
events alone raised over $1,070,000. The broadcast features individual Special Olympics
athletes and shows the various provincial, national and
international Special Olympics events taking place each
year.
During the broadcast, Canadians were asked to
generously donate cash and personal Air Miles to
Special Olympics. Viewers were also able to bid on
certain items over the phone. This year we were thrilled
to have broken all previous records of funds raised from
the Viewers’ Auction.
At the end of each year the SCF likes to take the time
to reflect on the efforts of the SCF Team. The team
Sports celebrities Daniel
consists of 1,000 volunteers, over 150 corporate
Igali and Bret Hart at the
sponsors and hundreds of sports celebrities across
SCF Dinner & Auction
Special Olympics athlete George
Canada. Thank you for helping us realize our dreams so
Ricardo with Carlos Delgado at
that 21,000 Special Olympics athletes can realize theirs.
the SCF Silent Auction
“WE CAN ALL BE HEROES”
Visit our Website: www.sportscelebritiesfestival.ca
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LETR UPDATE
The Torch
The continued dedication and support of law enforcement personnel as Guardians of Flame of
Hope is directly related to the tremendous growth in Canadian Special Olympics programs and
the increase of athlete numbers to 21,000 over the years. Torch Run efforts in Canada have
also been acclaimed by their peers on a grand scale, with the following awards at the annual
International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee:
s Ontario, Top Grossing Fundraising program in the world for the ninth year in a row
s Manitoba, largest percentage growth in Red Lobster
s Saskatchewan, third largest percentage growth in Red Lobster
s Saskatchewan, third highest per capita fund raising program
s Saskatchewan, fourth largest percentage growth program
s Ontario, 5th highest per capita fund raising program
s Constable Chico Ouellette, Cornwall Police Service (Ontario) received the John Carion “Unsung Hero”
Memorial Award for outstanding individual contribution to the success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run
on local, state or community level and honours the memory of Sergeant John Carion (Sterling Heights,
Michigan Police Department. Constable Ouellette was one of 2 recipients worldwide presented this award
before more than 1,000 law enforcement officers
at the annual International Conference
s Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec
and Prince Edward Island, for substantial
increases in fundraising for 2000!
The Conference was attended by representatives of
Torch Run and Special Olympics programs from around
the world. The International Torch Run Council is
responsible for overseeing the effective management,
direction and mission of the Law Enforcement Torch
Run organizations, Special Olympics International and
the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Torch Run has grown to include over 35
countries around the world. The Canadian Association
of Chiefs of Police (CACP) continues to support the
Torch Run through the provincial associations of Chiefs
of Police. Torch Run participated in the 2000 CACP
Conference held in Saint John, New Brunswick and
looks forward to the 2001 conference, August 19-21
Canadian Law Enforcement Torch Run representatives at
in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
International Conference: Back row, left to right Peter McHarg
Plans are underway for Canada’s first annual
(Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police), Pete Bakker
(Chatham-Kent Police), Lorne White (Director, Ontario Law
National Torch Run Conference in 2001. Round table
Enforcement Torch Run) and Mike Currie (Chatham-Kent
discussions will focus on communications, fundraising,
Police); Front row, left to right Brian Snyder (Cornwall Police),
logistics, sponsorship and program standardization.
Chico Ouellette (Cornwall Police) and Al Richardson
(Timmins Police)
Constable Al Richardson, Timmins Police Service and
Canadian Coordinator, would like to thank the Torch
Run Directors for their drive and dedication in growing the program.
For information about the Torch Run or a list of LETR contacts across the country, please contact:
Constable Allan G. Richardson, National Torch Run Coordinator
Timmins Police Service
150 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins, ON P4N 1A7
Home: 705-235-5065, Work: 705-264-1201, Fax: 705-267-6198
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Canadian Special Olympics Foundation
Mandate
To create an Endowment Fund to ensure long term financial
stability for Canadian Special Olympics
- with a goal of fully funding the participation of Canadian
athletes in Special Olympics
National and International Games.
On October 4, 2000 the Canadian Special Olympics Foundation
officially launched its “20/20 Campaign” during its annual
Founders’ Dinner. This campaign is designed to raise $20 million in
immediate pledges from foundations, families, trusts and
corporations, and $20 million in deferred pledges over the next
five to 25 years. The dinner, held at The Toronto Club and kindly
hosted by John and Mary Barnett, provided the CSOF with the
opportunity of launching its campaign and recognizing numerous
generous donations, specifically the Gold Level contribution of
$500,000 from the Royal Bank Financial Group (RBFG) Foundation.
Mr. John Cleghorn, Chairman of RBFG, and Ms. Jacqueline Tuffin,
Executive Director of the RBFG Foundation, were in attendance
to accept a small token of our appreciation for their additional
contribution to Special Olympics in Canada.
On November 17th, the Oxford Cup for the Canadian Special
Olympics Foundation was held. This annual hockey tournament,
produced by Oxford Developments, adopted the CSOF as their
charity this year. A total of $22,000 was raised and we are
thrilled to have their renewed commitment for 2001.
Just prior to Christmas, the CSOF received an extremely
generous personal donation from Blake and Janet Murphy. Blake is
Harry “Red” Foster’s Godson and is a member of both the
Canadian Special Olympics Board of Directors and the CSO
Foundation Board. His continued dedication and commitment to
the Special Olympics movement in Canada is tremendously
appreciated by all levels of the organization. Thank you Blake and
Janet!
Special Olympics athlete Mary Brantnall (centre left) presenting a plaque to
Jacqueline Tuffin, Executive Director of the Royal Bank Financial Group
Foundation and Royal Bank Chairman John Cleghorn in recognition of their
Foundation’s donation of $500,000 to the CSO Foundation. Also on hand at the
presentation were (left), CSOF Board member Mark Tewksbury, CSOF
Chairman Brian Etherington.
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Foundation
20/20 CAMPAIGN DONATIONS
FOR YEAR
2000
IMMEDIATE GIFTS TOTALING $2,083,959
Platinum Level ($1 Million+)
Tony & Robyn Eames
Gold Level ($500,000+)
Royal Bank Financial Group Foundation
Silver Level ($250,000+)
Foster Foundation
Friends ($50,000+)
Corus Entertainment
Blake & Janet Murphy
John Watson
($25,000+)
Cineplex Odeon
($10,000+)
CN Tower
Memory of Joseph Etherington
The Oxford Cup
(up to $10,000)
Gord Ash
John Dobson Foundation
Mike Bullard
Lina Bigioni
Memory of Randy Bosley
Purolator Courier
George Fowlie
In celebration of Syme & Adrian Goldberg
In Memory of Ern Jago
John & Barbara Vivach
DEFERRED GIFTS TOTALING $13,475,000
$2 million+
Craig & Patty Underwood
$1 million+
Sam & Claire Duboc
Tony & Robyn Eames
Brian & Kirsteen Etherington
David & Nancy Garard
Bill & Janet L’Heureux
Jim & Sheila Thompson
Robert & Sue Winsor
$500,000+
Gordon Ash & Sue Cutajar
John Craig,
Bryan Pearson & Sally Peterson
John Scullion & Michelle Busic
Mark Tewksbury,
Elliott & Helene Wahle
$250,000+
John & Mary Barnett
Gordon & Dianne Craig
Jim & Maggie Jordan
Tom & Ginnie Wright
$100,000+
Andy & Stevie Krupski
Robert & Linda Taylor
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CSO FOUNDATION
DIRECTORS
LES ADMINISTRATEURS
DE LA FONDATION DE JOSC
Guide Teaches Life Skills
to Youth with Disabilities
Brian Etherington
(Foundation Chairman)
Chairman, The Etherington Group
Gordon Ash
President & General Manager,
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
John Barnett
President & CEO, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges
John Cleghorn
Chairman & CEO, Royal Bank of Canada
Sam Dubac
Managing Partner, NB Capital Partners
Tony Eames
Martin Fingerhut
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Senator Janis Johnson
Senate of Canada
Jim Jordan
President, Canadian Special Olympics
David Kerr
Chairman & CEO, Noranda Inc.
Juri Koor
Chairman, TouchPoint Solutions Inc.
Andy Krupski
President & CEO, TouchPoint Solutions Inc.
Bill L’Heureux
Managing Director, International, TrizecHahn
Corporation
Major General (Ret.) Lewis MacKenzie
President, General Mackenzie Communications
Blake Murphy
Partner, Sprucegrove Investments
Bob Nicholson
President, Scocan RSA Ltd.
On My Own: A Resource Guide for Living Independently, published
by the Canadian Abilities Foundation, is a handbook created to act
as a helpful guide to youth with disabilities making the transition to
living on their own.
Because of limitations imposed by society, many people who
grow up with disabilities do not have the same opportunities as
their peers to learn certain life skills. Teaching someone how to
write his/her name on a rent cheque or make a phone call to order
pizza is one thing. But how do you instruct a young person with a
disability about being a polite dinner guest, practising safety in their
neighbourhood, exercising good hygiene, or making a good
impression at a job interview? The solution is On My Own.
Eight adult professionals with various disabilities, having
established independent and satisfying lives for themselves, offer
heartfelt advise. Their valuable tips, tricks and comments are what
make this book so valuable. For example, what should someone with
a disability consider when grocery shopping? “I find that making a
shopping list for a couple of days at a time works the best. I do not
have to spend a lot of time in the grocery store, which can fatigue
me. I am also able to unpack more quickly.” How can you cope with
overprotective parents when you’re struggling to be independent in
your new home? “I invited my parents over for dinner many times
just so they could see for themselves that I was doing just fine.”
Add in some easy recipes for well-balanced meals and how-to’s
for dealing with household problems like laundry stains and insects,
and On My Own is a book every person with a disability should tuck
under their arm when they move into a new place.
Here is what’s covered in the ten chapters of On My Own:
Yoshio Nakatani
President, Toyota Canada Inc.
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Derek Ridout
Brian Segal
President & CEO, Rogers Media Inc.
Bill Strain
Executive Vice-President, PPI Financial Group
Mark Tewksbury
President, Tewksbury & Associates
Robert Winsor
President, IEC-Holden Inc.
Elliott Wahle
Living Independently... What’s It All About?
Moving Out... and Moving In!
A Safe Home is a Happy Home
Looking After Yourself
Housekeeping
What’s Cooking
Getting Along with Others
Social Occasions
Managing Time, Goals & Stress
Choosing Your Path
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Upcoming Events Across Canada
2001
February 9 - 11, Bathurst, NB, Winter Competition: Snowshoeing, Nordic
Skiing, Figure Skating
February 9 - 11, Calgary, AB, Winter Nordic & Alpine Skiing Championships
February 10 - 11, Estevan, SK, Provincial 5 & 10 Pin Bowling Competition
February 17 - 18, St. Albert, AB, Provincial Snowshoeing Competition
February 24, TBA, MB, Provincial Snowshoe & Nordic Skiing Competitions
March 1 - 4, Regina, SK, Jean Norman Figure Skating Competition
March 3, Regina, SK, SSO Sports Celebrities Festival
March 4 - 11, Anchorage, Alaska, Special Olympics World Winter Games
March 17, Vallee du Parc, Mauricie, PQ, Alpine Skiing Provincial
Championships
March 17, Summerside, PE, PEISO Curling Bonspiel
March 18, Dollard-des Ormeaux, PQ, Swimming Selection for Canada Games
March 28, Summerside, PE, Annual Awards Banquet
March 30 - April 1, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Games Training Camp
March 31, Whitehorse, YK, YSO Sports Celebrities Festival
April TBA, Estevan, SK, Swim Competition
April 4, Montreal, PQ, Floor Hockey Divisioning
April 6 - 7, Yorkton, SK, Sunrise Lions Track Competition
April 7 - 8, Joliette, PQ, Floor Hockey Provincial Championships
April 7 - 8, Moncton, NB, Provincial Awards Banquet & PPC Meeting
April 21, Wetaskiwin, AB, Winter Championships: Floor Hockey Finals &
Tournament
April 27 - 29, Truro, NS, PC Leadership Conference
April 28, Montreal, PQ, Defi Sportif
April 29, Trios-Rivieres, PQ, Provincial Bowling Championships
May 3-6, Prince Albert, SK, CSO 2001 National Conference
May 11 - 13, Calgary, AB, 5-Pin Bowling Championships
May 12, Charlottetown, PE, Provincial Bowling Championships
May 17, Summerside, PE, Curling Bonspiel
May 18 - 20, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Games Trials
May 24 - 27, Summerside, PE, Floor Hockey Championship
June 1 - 3, Lethbridge, AB, 10-Pin Bowling Championships
June 1 - 3, Winnipeg, MB, Provincial Summer Games
June 5, Charlottetown, PE, Sports Celebrities Festival Dinner & Auction
June 6, Summerside PE,, Sports Celebrities Festival Luncheon
June 29 - July 1, Barrhead, AB, Provincial Summer Games
July, Prince George, BC, Provincial Summer Games
July 5 - 8, Sherbrooke, PQ, Quebec Provincial Summer Games
July 8 - 14, Prince Albert, SK, 2002 National Summer Games
July 13 - 15, Halifax, NS, 2001 Provincial Summer Games
August 2 - 5, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Provincial Summer Games
August 18, Montague, PE, Provincial Track & Field Competition
September 7 - 9, Fundy, NB, Fall Program Conference
October 4, TBA, PE, Annual General Meeting
October 5 - 7, Saint John, NB, Provincial Curling Bonspiel
October 20, Stanley River, PE, Leadership Conference
CSO NATIONAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
LE CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION
DE JOSC
Robert B. Winsor
Chairman
Jim Thompson
Vice-Chairman
Blake Murphy
Treasurer
Andy Krupski
Past Chairman
Pierre Boivin
Rosalie Courage
Claudia Emes
Kirsteen Etherington
Brian P. Etherington
Martin Fingerhut
Peter Howatt
Jim Jordan
William MacGillivary
J. David Schioler
2002
July 8 - 14, Prince Albert, SK, National Summer Games
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