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1 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
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Dear Friends,
What we have accomplished in the past, and the work we are doing in the present, has given Special
Olympics New Mexico a clear direction and high level of enthusiasm for the next few years. In 2015 our
organization reaped the benefits of narrowing our focus, educating and empowering our volunteers, and
staying mission driven and athlete centered in making tough decisions. We experienced a year to be
thankful for.
From a State Competition perspective, returning to Las Cruces for our Holiday Classic, competing in
basketball, bowling, and unified team bocce, was the right decision. We were able to provide a full Games
experience for our athletes, families, and coaches, which included the New Mexico State University
Marching Band, a “rockin’” Olympic Village, and a Halloween costume Victory Dance that put the weekend
over the top.
Building inclusive communities, particularly climates of acceptance in our schools continued to grow
through our Project Unify initiative, a school-based program involving students with and without
disabilities, teachers, administrators, and volunteers. By playing sports together during the school day,
Project Unify changed attitudes and behaviors in ways that no other strategies of inclusion have. Youth
leaders are emerging and through this initiative, our students are developing leadership skills by
experiencing the challenges disabilities bring, and then figuring out ways to help work through them. The
impact of this will be felt in years to come in ways not seen today.
Empowering and inspiring the law enforcement community and their families to engage in fundraising
activities with and for Special Olympics athletes resulted in greater awareness statewide and more dollars
going back to local Special Olympics teams. In 2015, New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Torch Run raised
over $168,000 on behalf of the Special Olympics movement, statewide. The Torch Run’s solid
infrastructure, which has been key in ensuring growth, paid off as we celebrated an increase from 24 to 55
registered law enforcement agencies.
Lastly, we added seventeen members to our Champions Together Giving Society in 2015. By making a
five-year commitment to our vision, these donors are helping Special Olympics New Mexico open hearts
and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities. They are making a lasting contribution to a
mission they believe in, and we are seeing a significant impact on our program growth.
It is hard to quantify a year’s worth of work in one report, but at the very core 2015 was about engaging
New Mexicans in a movement that teaches all of us if we can play together – we can live together in a way
that celebrates all abilities and disabilities. Considering our world today, our work is more
meaningful than ever.
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Our Mission Special Olympics New Mexico provides 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 fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of
gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other
Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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State Competitions
State Poly Hockey Championships—Farmington, February
Unified Team Bowling Tournament—Santa Ana, March
State Summer Games—Albuquerque, May
Four Corners Invitational—Farmington, August
State Flag Football Tournament—Albuquerque, August
State Equestrian—Clovis, September
Holiday Classic—Las Cruces, October
North Regional Bowling Tournament—Santa Ana, November
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By the Numbers
3,302 SONM Athletes
328 Young Athletes & Partners
1,225 Coaches
6,173 Volunteers
58 Family Members in Leadership Roles
13 Sports Offered
65 Competition Opportunities
110 Communities Served
76 Registered Local Programs
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Special Olympics World Games
The 2015 Special Olympics World Games took place in Los Angeles from July 25 through August 2. Four athletes from Special Olympics New Mexico participated in the games: Rhythmic Gymnasts Rebecca Amador and Jeannie Garriss, and Golfer Matthew Scates and Unified Golf Partner Todd Phillips.
Matthew & Todd
Rebecca & Jeannie
Results Rebecca Amador Two Gold Medals and one Bronze Medal Jeanie Garriss One Bronze Medal, one Silver Medal and three Gold Medals,
Matthew Scates & Unified Partner Todd Phillips
Bronze Medal
Officer Ana Ortiz
Law Enforcement officer Ana Ortiz of Santa Ana Pueblo served as a Guardian of the Flame of Hope by participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, the last journey of the flame throughout the state of California and into the Special Olympics World Games. Law enforcement personnel are selected for this honor based on their dedication and commitment to the Special Olympics movement.
Officer Ortiz currently serves as Agency Coordinator for Santa Ana Police Department, as well as the North Central Region Coordinator for New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Unified Run Across America
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Pr
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NIFY
With sports as the foundation, Special Olympics Project UNIFY is a strategy that offers a unique combination of sports, education and leadership activities to equip young people to create climates of acceptance and inclusion within their schools. The activities and opportunities provided through the program help to reduce bullying and exclusion, combat stereotypes and stigma, and engage youth in social and sports activities that lead to personal growth.
As Project UNIFY in New Mexico continues to expand, we focus not only on extending our reach, but more importantly on having a deeper impact in the school districts where we have implemented our programs.
2013-14 School Year 2014-15 School Year Young Athletes Program Athletes 109 174
Young Athletes Program Partners 124 154
Unified Sports Athletes 284 295
Unified Sports Partners 339 356
“The reason we started Project UNIFY and the reason we continue it are different. When we began Project UNIFY, we wanted to
better serve New Mexico’s students with disabilities. We continue it because we see the value in fostering friendship and building
inclusive communities. Furthermore we see the love of sports in the younger generation we are working with, who will be the future
of the Special Olympics Movement.”
- Victoria Gonzales, SONM Director of School & Community Initiatives
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Special Olympics New Mexico’s Healthy Athletes® initiative provides health screenings free of charge to Special
Olympics athletes in the following areas: Opening Eyes (vision), Special Smiles (dentistry), Fit Feet (podiatry),
FUNfitness (physical therapy), and Health Promotions.
In 2015, Special Olympics New Mexico offered Healthy Athletes screenings at our State Summer Games and
Holiday Classic competitions. A total of 856 Healthy Athletes® screenings were conducted by 409 healthcare
professionals and volunteers. SONM athletes received mouth guards, prescription eyewear and other health
services free of charge through partnerships with the Lion’s Club, Delta Dental, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
NM and Essilor.
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Opening Eyes—235 athletes screened, 189 received prescription glasses or prescription sports goggles
Special Smiles—274 athletes screened,252 received fabricated mouth guards
FUNfitness—112 athletes screened, 51 received referrals for further treatment
Fit Feet—94 athletes screened and evaluated for shoe fittings and ankle/foot pain, 41 received referrals for further treatment
Health Promotions—150 athletes screened, 43 received referrals for further treatment.
Through Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics New Mexico gives its athletes the opportunity to see health professionals who have
experience in treating individuals with disabilities, providing them access to healthcare that improves not only their sports
performances but the quality of their daily life.
“Health Promotion is a relative newcomer to SONM’s Healthy Athletes program. We provide a wide range of Health Promotion services, including health screenings and education, with a strong emphasis on nutrition. A rewarding moment last year was hearing several Special Olympic athletes tell others about the shocking amounts of sugar in many beverages, and that they should choose water instead! I look forward to helping SONM athletes make long term lifestyle changes that can enhance their love of sport, health and total well being.”
- Marta Gentry Munger, MPH, RDN, LD (Clinical Director, Health Promotion)
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Law En
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In 2015, New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (NMLETR) finished its three-year strategic plan with an increase in activated law enforcement agencies around the state. With a growing interest in local businesses “adopting” our LETR agencies financially, New Mexico’s Torch Run raised over $215,000 for our Special Olympics athletes and sports program. About NMLETR The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (NMLETR) is a community-building organization that promotes and empowers New Mexico law enforcement agencies to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Mexico. Celebrating its 34rd anniversary in 2015, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® worldwide was Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle resulting in over $52 million raised for Special Olympics Programs around the world in the 2015 program year.
FUELING THE FLAME: TORCH RUN BY THE NUMBERS
2014 2015 # of LETR Agencies 58 67 # of Agency Activities 24 27 # of total LETR Sponsorship Revenue $49,500 $41,000
# of total LETR Funds Raised $181, 949 $215,000
“Helping people succeed is a vision and passion shared by Special Olympics New Mexico and Wells Fargo. We are proud to collaborate with this inspirational organization that provides those with intellectual challenges a way to demonstrate their abilities and shine through sports. We’re pleased and honored to, once again, serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
– Jennifer Riordan, Vice President Community Relations, Wells Fargo
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Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 569,807
Investments $ 533,692
Accounts Receivable $ 41,315
Inventory $ 2,051
Prepaid Expenses $ 8,268
Endowment $ 68,387
Property & Equipment $ 26,997
TOTAL $ 1,250,517
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Funding Sources
Special Events $ 393,348
In-Kind $ 522,974
Direct Marketing $ 245,183
Contributions $ 726,088
Sponsorships $ 257,815
Grants & Contracts $ 295,000
Other Income $5,902
Investment Income $ 999
TOTAL $ 2,447,309
Liabilities & Net Assets
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 5,753
Accrued Liabilities $ 14,211
Deferred Revenue $ 5,000
Lease Payable $ 19,988
Total Liabilities $ 44,952
Net Assets
Unrestricted $1,162,915
Permanently Restricted $42,650
Total Net Assets $ 1,250,565
TOTAL ASSETS & LIABILITIES $ 1,250,517
Expenses
Program Services $ 1,740,834
Fundraising $ 406,184
Management $ 170,348
TOTAL $ 2,317,366
“SONM’s financial health continues to grow and
2015 was no exception. Assets increased by 13%
from 2014 and liabilities by 8% from 2014. We
are proud to share that 75% of every dollar
spent went to program services, as we remain
athlete-centered in all we do.”
- Steve Pino, Treasurer, 2015 Board of Directors
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Hall of Fame Sponsors
The following Hall of Fame Sponsors gave $20,000 or
more to Special Olympics New Mexico in 2015.
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Vic
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“We are proud of our 20-year relationship with Special Olympics New Mexico, and so happy that our food, and our people, have contributed to their Games year after year. As a company, we’re committed to supporting our local community and helping to play a part in the success of im-portant events like the Special Olympics, and are so glad that we’ve been able to bring smiles to the faces of so many incredible local athletes throughout the past two decades.”
- Ron Rule, Blake’s Lotaburger CEO
The following Victory Sponsors gave $10,000 or more in
in-kind donations to Special Olympics New Mexico in 2015.
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Chairman
Jack Eichorn, Owner
The Eichorn Company
Vice Chairman
Karen Hudson, Owner
Hudson Commercial
Vice Chairman
Bob Scanlon, Group Engagement Manager
Humana Health Insurance
Secretary
Ryan Danoff, Attorney
Michael L. Danoff & Assoc. P.C.
Treasurer
Steve Pino, Corporate Controller
Century Service Corporation
Athlete
Jeffrey Ramirez
Special Olympics Las Cruces
Tom Padilla
Senior Vice President
HUB International
Trish Stuart
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Conoco Phillips
Ryan Garcia
Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo
David Harnick, DDS, MSD
Orthodontist
Harnick Orthodontics
Darren Wilkins
Energy Trader
PNM
Mark Wiggins
Owner/Operator
Mark’s Casa Chevrolet
Brad Hutchins
Senior Associate Athletics Director
University of New Mexico
Walter Bolic
President & CEO
Delta Dental of New Mexico
Craig Amundson
Owner
Precision Door Service
Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder
Community Relations Coordinator
Blue Cross and Blue Shield NM
Dub Girand
President
Highway Supply, LLC
Warren Ellis
Managing Partner
Mass Mutual Financial Group SW
Cathy Tingstrom, PhD
Asst. Professor, Graduate
Coordinator – Adapted PE,
University of New Mexico
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“It has been another highly successful year at Special Olympics New Mexico. We have welcomed several hundred new athletes with intellectual disabilities and their families from all around our state. Experiencing the courage, determination, joy and heartfelt appreciation displayed by our athletes as they competed brought so much pride to our organization’s leadership. Our passionate and dedicated Board of Directors remain grateful to the many coaches, community partners, volunteers, and donors who played a role in improving the quality of life for our deserving athletes.”
- Jack Eichorn, Board Chair 2015
Executive Committee
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Craig and Erica Amundson
Marc Arellano
Mohamad and Vicki Assaad
Cris Beck
Kirk Bolles
Kenneth Bower
Bruce and Julie Braswell
Blake Brown
Rob Burpo
Lionel and Karil Candelaria
Brock Carter, Safety Counselling, Inc.
Dan and Lorie Castilleja
John and Linda Charzuk
Bret and Consuelo Cowder
Steve Chavez, WisePies Pizza and Salad
Jack Eichorn
Warren and Julia Ellis
Cole and Kelcy Flanagan
Suzanne Frazier
Pam and Scott Garrett
Dub and Robin Girand
Bill and Jess Golden
Martha Greenleaf
John Haarlow
Darren and Kimberly Haltom
David and Connie Harnick, Harnick Orthodontics,
Keith and Jeannie Harris
Freddie Hidalgo
Dave and Rhonda Hill
Sam and Judy Honegger
Tommy and Karen Hudson
Terry and Connie Johnson
Pat and Cindy Joseph
Joe Justice
Suzanne Barker-Kalangis
Darrel and Sandra Kindig
Jerry and Lisa Lujan
Ann Cadier-Kim and Patrick Magee
Randy Martin
Randy Mascorella
Dale and Norma McLaughlin
Bob and Sarah McMahon
John and Millie McMahon
Anthony and Liz Motto
Bob and Betsy Murphy
Frank and Nina Nye
Patricia Nye, MD
Tom and Kimberly Padilla
Randy and Laurel Perkins
Steven and Cara Pino
Judy Rowley
John and Susie Sandager
Bobby and Sue Supple
Duffy and Jean Ann Swan
Richie Tabet
Bob and Patricia Tabor
Mark and D'Ette Wiggins
Miguel and Gabby Wiggins
Darren Wilkins
Champions Together Giving Society
The Champions Together Giving Society was created in November 2014 at the first-ever Champions Together
Fundraising Breakfast. Our Giving Society is made up of individuals that have invested in the vision of Special
Olympics New Mexico by pledging their support over a five-year time period.
We deeply appreciate the commitment from the following donors in helping us Transform Lives through Sport,
Build Inclusive Communities, and Improve the Quality of Life for our athletes.
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Randy Mascorella Executive Director
Chris Page Director of Sports Competition & Program
Christine Roybal Director of Development & Special Events
Kristin Garcia Director of Philanthropy Victoria Gonzales Director of School & Community Initiatives Oscar Solis Director of Operations, Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ethel Gregory Director of Coaches Education & Training
Scott Hardy Liaison, Law Enforcement Torch Run
Erin Gallegos Communications Manager
Alice Hanson Director of Finance
Jayne Thurman Volunteer Affairs/ Administrative Assistant S
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Area Directors
Debra Lisenbee
Area 1 Director, Farmington
Shauna Stephens
Area 2 Director, Santa Fe
Ronda Norfleet
Area 3 Director, Las Cruces
Carolyn Olson
Area 4 Director, Carlsbad
Jena Waddell
Area 5 Director, Albuquerque
Janie Lee Hall
Area 6 Director, Gallup
Chapter Staff
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