MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

      2010 Summer Season Message

      We completed another successful sports year and I want to thank all the dedicated
      volunteers and sponsors who supported our athletes in Northern Virginia. The Area 26
      Council remains focused on meeting its goals for the 2010/2011 season and welcomes your
      suggestions. We want to continue to focus on fundraising, developing strategic partnerships
      and recruiting new volunteers and athletes.

      Summer games were held on June 12-13 in Richmond. We sent 128 athletes who represented
      Area 26 on two Unified Softball teams, 12 in Bowling, 28 in Aquatics, 58 in Track and Field,
      and 5 in Powerlifting. We have seven athletes who will be representing Area 26 in the
      National Games in Nebraska this July. Katy Sanchez in Track and Field, Sean Kimball in
      Powerlifting, Jordann Long and Heather Boncher in Swimming, and Laurie Ann Kehoe, Chris
      Curtin and David Curtin in Golf will be going for the Gold.

      During the summer most athletes will be taking some time off to get ready for our Fall Sports
      of Bowling, Soccer and Cycling, but our Sailing team will be competing in local regattas as
      well as going to Maryland and Rhode Island for Championship Regattas.

      Our three global messengers: Brendan Hammeke, Khang Le, and Kirsten Stone promote our
      programs by sharing their perspectives on the world of Special Olympics. If you are looking
      for a person to speak about Special Olympics at any type of function, please contact us.

      With financial support from ExxonMobil for a paid summer intern and equipment from the
      United States Tennis Association and others, we have kicked off a summer tennis program.
      Natalie Kirchner a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia has approximately 50
      participating athletes who attend one or more of the 5 weekly practices in Reston, Fairfax
      and Falls Church. The summer season wraps up in July with final practices and a July 24th
      TennisFEST at Rutherford Park in Fairfax. On Thursday, July 29th parents and volunteers
      interested in learning about and or helping out with the continuation of the tennis program
      will meet to plan future tennis activities.

      On July 1, 2020 new Council Members Kevin Battle, Eileen Oviatt and Kevin Ogletree, athlete
      representative were elected to serve. I want to thank the following Council Members who
      served the past term, Deb Dill, Treasurer, Rich Strzelecki, Bill Ammann and Ashley Counts,
      athlete representative.

      The Area 26 Council members for the 2010/2011 year are:

      Kevin Battle Member at Large       
      Bob Britton Medical Coordinator/Travel Requests       
      Mary Donovan Fundraising
      Pat Hammeke Community Outreach/Training
      Tim Hartle Secretary/Deputy Chair
      Jay Hoffmeier Gymnastics/Cheerleading
      Kristin Hughes Volunteer Recruiting
      Tom Ingoldsby School Outreach
      Nancy Julia Spring/Fall Sports
      Jeff McGiboney Track & Field
      Terry Mitchell Member at Large
      Bill Ogletree Council Chair
      Kevin Ogletree Athlete Representative
      Eileen Oviatt Bowling Coordinator
      Donna Parfitt Referee Coordinator
      Bernie Woolfley Volunteer Recruiting

      The operating committees and chairs are:

      Mary Donovan Fundraising
      Joe Sanchez Grant Writing
      Tom Ingoldsby Athlete Recruitment
      Pat Hammeke Strategic Partnerships
      Kristin Hughes Volunteers
      Tim Hartle Communications
      Terry Mitchell Athlete/Volunteer Recognition
      Kevin Ogletree Thank You Letters
      Pat Savage Dances

      The Dance Committee, chaired by Pat Savage, is operating and organizing dances for the
      new year. Several committees need volunteers so we can maintain and further develop our
      support for the athletes. The quality of our programs depends on the support of our sponsors
      and volunteers. You really can make a difference in the lives of our Special Olympics’
      athletes. Please contact one or more of the following sport coordinators for more
      information on how you can contribute to the success of each program, including
      suggestions for who might be interested in filling any vacant positions.

      Alicia Troncoso Alpine Skiing
      (Vacant ) Aquatics
      Nancy Julia Basketball
      Eileen Oviatt Bowling
      Jay Hoffmeier Cheerleading
      Nancy Julia Cycling
      Mark Emery Golf
      Jay Hoffmeier Gymnastics
      Allan Phillips Cross Country Skiing
      Bob Britton Powerlifting
      Allen Flanigan Sailing
      Heather Jeffries Speed Skating
      Ellie Stone Figure Skating
      Barbara Wille and Reshma McGowan Soccer
      Paul Cole Softball
      Jeff McGiboney Track & Field

      As a result of the efforts made by the Council and the fundraising committee, we continue
      to raise funds in a very challenging economic environment. We would appreciate your
      assistance with donations and especially business contacts for future fundraising
      opportunities. We continue to strive to achieve our goal of having a sponsor and/or
      fundraising event for every sport program.

      It continues to be a privilege to work with this dedicated team of volunteers and serve
      Special Olympics athletes by making all of our sports programs available. As always I
      appreciate your suggestions and comments.

      Sincerely,
      Bill Ogletree
      Chairman & Parent       
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