BulletinCanadian Special Olympics

Winter 2000/ 2001

Chairman’s Message

What’s InsideMessage du président du

conseil

page 2Outstanding Performance

& Support

page 32001 World WInter

Games

Page 4-52002 National Games

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At CSO’s Annual General Meeting in September, 2000 Mr. Bob Winsor waselected 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 theprivilege of serving under three outstanding Chairmen, Bill L’Heureux, Brian Etheringtonand Andy Krupski. When I joined the Board, the Special Olympics movement in Canadawas fractious; the national office and several chapters were seriously under-funded, and the national Board wassearching for a governance model that would give the provincial and territorial chapters a meaningful voice in thecreation 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 themovement and a powerful vehicle for chapter input to the Board. We have seen corporate support for the nationaloffice quadruple through the national sponsorship program, and a consistent public awareness message deliveredto the nation through Maclean’s and TSN. How many amateur sport organizations in Canada have had their majorcompetitions and their flagship fundraising event on national television every year for the past decade, as we havedone? 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 isunderway: 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 providedirection to both the national office and the chapters, and stimulate the integrated development of both grassrootsprograms 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. Werequire 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. Countlesscommunities 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 skillsin competition.

The third great opportunity before us is to strengthen our leadership. The good workdone in the chapters and at the national level over the years has created a positivepublic image for Special Olympics, and greatly increased the level of public awareness ofthe movement. Special Olympics has become an attractive focus for volunteer service.We must invite talented people to join our ranks as Board members, coaching volunteersand community administrators.

It is my intention to devote myself to these three opportunities during my tenure asChairman of CSO. I will rely on the energy and good-will of my colleagues on the nationaland chapter boards. Together we can raise the consciousness of Canadians to theneeds and the human promise of people with mental disabilities, and we can providemore of our special population with positive experiences in sport that will enhance theirlives beyond the playing field.

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Manitoba Honours Dan JohnsonThe Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame added some lustre to its ranks when Dan Johnsonwas inducted in the “Builder Category” November 4th last.

Dan’s years of commitment and dedication to the mentally disabled, in Manitoba inparticular and to the broader movement nationally, were cited among hisaccomplishments of more than thirty years.

Johnson retired as Executive Director of Manitoba Special Olympics in 1995 followingmonths of deteriorating health. But his departure left a strong team in place that hascarried 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 tributecould be paid to him.

CSO President Jim Jordan journeyed to Winnipeg to attend the induction ceremonies and pay tribute from theSpecial Olympic family to Dan. Mr. Jordan reflected “Dan is one of the greats in the Special Olympics movement inCanada. His legacy reaches beyond Manitoba, where he built a splendid organization. I was deeply moved by theinduction ceremony, proud for Dan and proud for Special Olympics”.

Message du président du conseil

Élu au conseil de Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada en 1992, j’ai eu le plaisir de servirdepuis sous la présidence de trois personnes remarquables : Bill L’Heureux, BrianEtherington et Andy Krupski. À mon arrivée, on percevait une certaine grogne dans lemouvement : le bureau national et plusieurs sections souffraient d’un sérieux sous-financement et le conseil était à la recherche d’un modèle de gestion qui permettrait auxsections provinciales et territoriales de faire entendre leur voix en matière de politiqueset de stratégies.

Puis est né le comité des programmes sportifs, engin politique du mouvement et véhicule efficace del’opinion des sections. Par ailleurs, l’appui des entreprises a quadruplé grâce au programme de commanditenational et aux messages de sensibilisation répétés par Maclean’s et RDS. Combien d’organismes de sportamateur au Canada voient-ils, comme nous, leurs grandes compétitions et leurs événements de financementvedettes diffusés à la télévision nationale chaque année depuis dix ans? Décidément, notre organisation peuts’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 notremouvement. La première est déjà amorcée : l’élaboration d’un nouveau plan stratégique menée par un comitéd’orientation et des groupes de travail nombreux, représentatifs de toutes les composantes de l’organisation etde toutes les régions du pays. Ce plan orientera à la fois le bureau national et les sections et stimulera ledéveloppement intégré tant de programmes offerts à la base que d’occasions de compétition de pointe pour nosathlètes.

La seconde tâche – ou occasion à saisir – consiste à accroître le financement à tous les paliers. Deuxraisons principales à cela : premièrement, la nécessité d’augmenter le personnel partout. La prestation de nosservices repose sur nos bénévoles, c’est vrai. Mais les bénévoles ont besoin de s’appuyer sur un personnelcompétent. D’innombrables collectivités au pays attendent d’être mobilisées par une permanence rémunérée afind’activer leur programmation, y compris le recrutement d’entraîneurs bénévoles. Deuxièmement, il faut multiplierles occasions de compétition à la base. Nous devons cela à nos athlètes. Or, les compétitions exigent des fondspour 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 auniveau national au fil des ans a rehaussé l’image des Jeux olympiques spéciaux et sensibilisé le public à notrecause. Le mouvement s’est mis à attirer de plus en plus de bénévoles. Nous devons maintenant inviter des genstalentueux à joindre nos rangs comme membres du conseil, entraîneurs bénévoles ou dirigeantscommunautaires.

C’est à ces trois tâches que je me propose de m’appliquer durant mon mandat, en comptant sur l’énergieet la bonne volonté de mes collègues des conseils national, provinciaux et territoriaux. Ensemble, nous pouvonssensibiliser davantage les Canadiens et Canadiennes aux besoins et au potentiel des personnes ayant unedéficience intellectuelle et procurer à un plus grand nombre d’athlètes spéciaux des expériences positives quiamélioreront leur qualité de vie bien au-delà du terrain de jeu.

L’assemblée générale de JOSC réunie en septembre 2000 a élu M. Bob Winsor à laprésidence 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.

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Recognition of Outstanding Performance & SupportOn December 4th CSO held its annual Awards and Sponsor Appreciation Evening at the Westin Harbour CastleHotel, the second consecutive year that we have honoured athletes, coaches and sponsors at a combinedfunction.

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 AthleteAwards were added, followed in 1997 by a Team of the Year. This years winners are:

Male Athlete: Jackie Barrett, Nova ScotiaFemale Athlete, Suzie Smith, PEIMale Coach, Doug Castor, ManitobaFemale Coach, Ruth MacInnis, Nova SoctiaTeam of the Year, Winnipeg Wolverines Soccer Club, ManitobaChairman’s Award, Sylvie Bedard-Tourigny

Canadian Special Olympics has formally honoured its sponsors at an annual function since 1993. The first sixyears the event was held at the Hockey Hall of Fame. At the 1995 event Wayne Gretzky and his agentMichael Barnett were in attendance and Wayne presented our sponsors with their citations; in 1998 theevening was highlighted by a special tribute to Harry “Red” Foster, with the official unveiling of a postagestamp honouring Mr. Foster’s role in establishing both the Association for Community Living and SpecialOlympics 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. Thisyear’s sponsors are:

Gino Reda of TSNwas emcee for the

evening

Left to right Coach of the Year, Doug Castor, NBSO Executive Director Jennifer Bent-Richard, CSO Vice-Chairman 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 theYear 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.

Heartfelt thanks to our generous supporters!

Anne Lockie and PatriciaStraker of the Royal Bank

Financial Group, acceptingtheir national sponsor Citation

Male Athlete of the Year JackieBarrett receiving his awardfrom Olympic athletes CurtHarnett and Marnie McBean

PartnersCanadian Progress Charitable Foundation

Delta Hotels & ResortsThe Harry E. Foster Foundation

Home HardwareSports Celebrities Festival

Also recognized for special contributionsAinsworth Communications Services

Blake, Cassels & GraydonHarmony Printing

MaaloxSignature Authentics

National SponsorsBusiness Depot/Staples/Bureau en Gros

The Loyalty GroupMackenzie Financial Corporation

Royal Bank Financial GroupSport CanadaSprint Canada

Toyota Canada & Its Dealers

Media PartnersGrey Worldwide

Maclean’s MagazineTSN

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Team Canada2001

The final countdown for the Special Olympics 2001 WorldWinter 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 Olympicshas, once again, provided a tremendous opportunity for athletes, coaches and mission staff toprepare for the Games. The National Team Program is truly a partnership between theNational Office, Special Olympics Chapters and the local monitoring coaches who work withthe athletes on a daily basis, and we extend our thanks to everyone who has contributed to itssuccess.

The National Office is proud to announce that Brian Etherington, Chair of the Cana-dian Special Olympics Foundation and former Chair of the National Board, has been se-lected as the Honourary Coach for Team Canada. Brian will join the Team in Vancouverfor final preparations, travel with the Team to Anchorage, lead the Canadian contingentinto the Opening Ceremonies, and serve as “head cheerleader” for Canada. We are allexcited and pleased to have Brian serve in this capacity.

Prior to arriving in Anchorage, Team Canada will assemble in Vancouver for finalpreparations and the official Team “send-off”. Here are a few key dates to note:

Wednesday, February 28, Team in Vancouver for Staging Camp & Team PhotosThursday, March 1, Training Day, Team Send-Off Dinner & Departure to AnchorageSaturday, March 3, Practice at Sport VenuesSunday, March 4, Opening CeremoniesMonday, March 5 through Sunday, March 11, CompetitionWednesday, March 7, Team Canada ReceptionSunday, March 11, Closing Ceremonies & Departure of Team CanadaMonday, March 12, Arrival of Team Members to home destination

By nature, Games are exciting to participate in. The World Games especially, serve tohighlight and capture many outstanding athletic performances, while creating wonderfuland lasting memories. To represent one’s country is an honour and we know that eachathlete, coach and mission staff will represent Canada and Canadian Special Olympicswith dignity.

GO CANADA GO!

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Le compte à rebours précédant les Jeux olympiques spéciauxinternationaux d’hiver de 2001 est enclenché et les membresd’Équipe Canada sont impatients de se retrouver à Anchorage,en Alaska. Pour la seconde fois, le Programme de l’équipenationale aura fourni un cadre de préparation formidable auxathlètes, aux entraîneurs et au personnel de missionparticipants. Comme le succès du programme repose sur unpartenariat entre le bureau national, les sections provincialeset territoriales et les entraîneurs-conseils locaux quitravaillent avec les athlètes sur une base quotidienne, noustenons à remercier tous ces acteurs clés.

Le bureau national est fier d’annoncer lanomination de Brian Etherington, président de laFondation des Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada etancien président du conseil de JOSC, comme entraîneurhonoraire d’Équipe Canada. Brian rejoindra l’équipe àVancouver pour les derniers préparatifs et voyagera avecelle jusqu’à Anchorage, où il agira comme chef de file de la délégation canadienne à la cérémonied’ouverture et « meneur de claque en chef » pour le Canada. Nous nous réjouissons tous de cet honneurqui lui échoit.

Équipe Canada se rassemblera donc à Vancouver pour les derniers préparatifs et le dîner officiel dedépart pour Anchorage. Quelques dates à retenir :

Mercredi 28 février – Rassemblement de l’équipe à Vancouver; séance de photoJeudi 1er mars – Dernier jour d’entraînement, dîner officiel et départ pour AnchorageSamedi 3 mars – Entraînement sur les sites de compétitionDimanche 4 mars – Cérémonie d’ouvertureLundi 5 au dimanche 11 mars – CompétitionsMercredi 7 mars – Réception offerte à Équipe CanadaDimanche 11 mars – Cérémonie de clôture et départ d’AnchorageLundi 12 mars – Arrivée des membres chez eux

Les Jeux sont toujours emballants; mais au niveau international, ils donnent en prime l’occasion decapturer des performances sportives remarquables et d’engranger des souvenirs merveilleux. C’est unhonneur d’y représenter son pays, et savons que nos athlètes, leurs entraîneurs et le personnel de missionsauront s’en montrer dignes.Vas-y Canada!

Équipe Canada2001

The Team Canada 2001 Posters will beavailable at the Team Canada Reception,

March 7th in Anchorage.

On pourra se procurer les affiches d’Équipe Canada2001 à la réception donnée en l’honneur de l’équipe le

7 mars, à Anchorage.

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2002 National Summer Games UpdateGAMES’ MANAGER

The Board of Directors of the Prince Albert2002 Summer Games recently announced thehiring of Al Dyer as Games Manager. For thepast 20 years, Mr. Dyer has been employed inthe Credit Unions and banking industry. He alsohas an extensive background in volunteer sportmanagement dating back to the 1988 CalgaryWinter Olympics where he served on theGames’ Organizing Committee, was a Luge Jurymember and responsible for training Games Luge officials.

In addition to the Calgary Olympics, Mr. Dyer hasserved as President of the Alberta Luge Association and VicePresident of the Canadian Luge Association and is acertified international Luge official. He has alsobeen active at the local level having served asPresident of the Nordale Community Club and wasaccreditation Chair for the Prince Albert 1999Western Canada Summer Games. Mr. Dyer whocurrently resides in Prince Albert was chosen froma list of thirty applicants.

We welcome Al to the Special Olympicsfamily and look forward to working very closelywith him over the next two years. He looksforward to the May Annual Conference andmeeting many of the key Special Olympics staffand volunteers from across the country.GAMES ACTIVITIES

Although the Games’ office has not yet officially opened, theGOC Chair Phil Fredette and Wayne Timoffee, VPAdministration and other volunteer Board membershave been very busy. The GOC has established abusiness plan and was officially incorporated onSeptember 18, 2000. They been holding regularmonthly meetings in addition to numerouscommittee meetings dealing with all facets of theGames. Patti Kelm, Executive Director ofSaskatchewan Special Olympics and Doug JackowPresident of Prince Albert Special Olympics havebeen added to the Board. Ray Allard representsCanadian Special Olympics on the Board and is alsoa member of the Executive Committee.

Jim Jordan and Ray Allard travelled to Prince Albertin late October for an orientation session with the GOCBoard. In mid January, Al Dyer travelled to Toronto to spendtime with the national office program staff. He also visitedOttawa to meet with the 2000 Winter Games officials.

Canadian Special Olympics 2002 Summer GamesGateway Mall, 1403 Central Ave.Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 7J4Phone: 306-764-2002E-mail: canspecialolympics2002@sk.sympatico.ca

EMBAUCHE DU DIRECTEUR DES JEUX

Le conseil des Jeux d’été canadiens de 2002 àPrince Albert annonçait récemment l’embauched’Al Dyer à titre de directeur des Jeux. Au coursdes 20 dernières années, M. Dyer travaillait dans lesecteur des banques et des caisses populaires. Ilcompte également une longue expérience engestion sportive bénévole, qui remonte aux Jeuxolympiques d’hiver de Calgary, en 1988. En plus desiéger au comité organisateur, il s’était également

occupé de la formation des juges en luge, dont il avait lui-mêmefait partie.

Outre cette expérience olympique, M. Dyer a présidél’association albertaine de luge et occupé la vice-présidence de l’association canadienne du mêmesport. Il détient d’ailleurs la certification internationalecomme officiel en luge. Également actif sur la scènelocale, il a présidé le Nordale Community Club etsupervisé l’accréditation aux Jeux d’été de l’Ouestcanadien de 1999 à Prince Albert. M. Dyer, qui résideactuellement à Prince Albert, a été choisi parmi trentecandidats au poste de directeur des Jeux.

Bienvenue à Al dans la famille des Jeuxolympiques spéciaux. Il nous tarde de travaillerétroitement avec lui durant les deux années à venir.Quant à lui, il a très hâte de rencontrer le personnel et

les bénévoles des JOS de partout au pays au congrès annuel enmai.ACTIVITÉS

Même si le siège des Jeux n’est pas encore officiellement ouvert,le président du COJ, Phil Fredette, Wayne Timoffee,vice-président à l’administration, et d’autres bénévolesdu conseil ne chôment vraiment pas. Le COJ a rédigéson plan d’activités et s’est constitué légalement le18 septembre 2000. Il se réunit régulièrement tous lesmois, en plus des rencontres des nombreux comitésresponsables des divers aspects de l’organisation. PattiKelm, directrice exécutive des Jeux olympiquesspéciaux de la Saskatchewan, et Doug Jackow,président des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de PrinceAlbert, se sont joints au conseil. Ray Allard représenteJOSC au conseil, en plus de siéger au bureau.

Jim Jordan et Ray Allard se sont rendus àPrince Albert fin octobre pour une séance d’orientation

avec le conseil du COJ. Al Dyer doit rencontrer le personnel dubureau national de JOSC à Toronto, à la mi-janvier. Il projetteégalement de rencontrer les responsables des Jeux d’hivercanadiens de l’an 2000, à Ottawa.

Games’ ManagerAl Dyer

Games’Chairman Phil

Fredette

Jeux olympiques spéciaux d’été canadiens de 2002Gateway Mall, 1403 Central Ave.Prince Albert SK S6V 7J4Téléphone : (306) 764-2002Courriel : canspecialolympics2002@sk.sympatico.ca

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Special Olympics athlete Kevin Polehoykie sent the following note to the CSO national office, and we wantto share it with you.

Notes from an Athlete

Hi. My name is Kevin Polehoykie. I am a SO athlete, and have been for about 3 - 4 years. Myspecialty sport is Softball, and have had many experiences abroad in all four settings: competedin Regionals in BC, Canada, provincials down in Nanaimo, Nationals in Ontario, and in 1999, havecompeted 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 enrolledin the local Swim Program and have won numerous first through third place finishes. I amlooking forward in the upcoming season where I’ll do it all over again! It keeps me busy, and Ienjoy 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 tosociety, and gain esteem, recognition, and above all, a chance to prove themselves. I have, andso can anyone else!Thanks.

Ontario Athlete is Global Messenger

Ontario Special Olympics athlete Troy Ford-King was recently appointed a Global Messenger for SpecialOlympic 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 ofProvincial Games and was a member of the Team Ontario Alpine SkiTeam at the 2000 National Winter games. Troy believes that SpecialOlympics is like one big family. As a member of OSO’s athlete SpeakersBureau, Troy is a popular guest speaker at schools and corporatemeetings. His enthusiasm and commitment are just two of the uniquegifts he brings to these assignments.Ontario Special Olympics has prepared a video giving an overview ofSpecial Olympics which features Troy. If you would like a copy of thisvideo, please contact the CSO National Office.

Congratulations Troy, on your appointment as a Global Messenger!

UN ATHLÈTE ONTARIEN NOMMÉ MESSAGER MONDIALL’athlète Troy Ford-King, des Jeux olympiques spéciaux de l’Ontario(OSO), vient d’être nommé messager mondial de Special OlympicInternational (SOI) pour 2000-2001. À ce titre, Troy représentera leCanada, le Mexique et les Caraïbes; il sera appelé à promouvoir les Jeuxolympiques spéciaux en diverses occasions officielles de par le monde.Résident de Mississauga, Troy a participé à plusieurs jeux provinciaux et faisait partie de l’équipeontarienne de ski alpin aux Jeux d’hiver canadiens de l’an 2000. L’athlète considère les Jeux olympiquesspéciaux comme une grande famille. Membre du bureau des conférenciers de OSO, Troy est souventinvité à prendre la parole dans des écoles et des entreprises. Enthousiasme et implication sont deux desgrands dons qu’il met alors à contribution.OSO a produit un survol vidéo des Jeux olympiques spéciaux, dans lequel Troy figure. Les personnesdésireuses d’en obtenir une copie peuvent s’adresser au bureau national de JOSC.

Nos félicitations à Troy pour sa nomination comme messager mondial!

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In October of this year Dr.Frank Hayden completed sixyears as a Special Consultantto Canadian Special Olympics.In October 1994 CSO engagedDr. Hayden’s services for twoprimary tasks: the creation of astrategic plan (Action Plan2000) and the design and

implementation of the Chapter Accreditation program.Dr. Hayden’s work eventually went beyond thesemajor initiatives to embrace consulting to theChapters, national games committees, and as CSO’srepresentative to SOI’s Indigenous Peoples TaskForce.This year CSO began the process of developing anew strategic plan with the assistance of SusanWright of the Randolph Group. We also added fourpeople to the CSO staff: John Byrne and CaterinaCarpino to fill existing positions; Ray Allard as Vice-President of Sport and Lea Parrell on a part-timebasis as Vice-President of Development. In order tomake efficient use of the expanded sport departmentthe Board Executive Committee assigned to it thetask of continuing Dr. Hayden’s role in theAccreditation Program. Consequently Dr. Hayden willnot be as visible a representative of Canadian SpecialOlympics as he has been over the past six years. Heremains however very much a part of the SpecialOlympics family.Dr. Hayden’s work for CSO has taken him to everyprovincial and territorial Chapter in Canada. Thehonours he has received in recent years havebrought extensive public attention to SpecialOlympics, and his own remarkable communicationsskills have spread the Special Olympics story to alarge Canadian public. The entire Special Olympicsmovement in Canada has benefited enormously underhis tutelage.Dr. Hayden will hardly be idle! As we reported in thelast newsletter, he has been appointed a CitizenshipJudge, a position that will occupy him two to threedays a week. CSO and the Chapters will continue tocall upon him for various projects and functions, andto benefit from his counsel and advice.

En octobre dernier, Frank Hayden terminait unmandat de six ans à titre de conseiller spécial auprèsde Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Canada. Embauchéd’abord dans le cadre de deux grands dossiers –l’élaboration d’un plan stratégique (le Plan d’action2000) ainsi que la conception et la mise en vigueurd’un programme d’accréditation des sections, M.Hayden a apporté sa contribution à bien d’autresvolets au fil des ans : conseils aux sections, comitésdes jeux nationaux et représentation de JOSC aucomité de travail de SOI sur les peuples autochtones.

Cette année, JOSC aamorcé la mise au pointd’un nouveau planstratégique avec l’aide deSusan Wright, du groupeRandolph. Quatrepersonnes se sont jointesau personnel des servicessportifs : John Byrne etCaterina Carpino, à despostes existants, RayAllard, comme vice-président aux sports, etLea Parrell, à titre de vice-présidente audéveloppement (à temps partiel). Pour utiliserpleinement ces nouvelles ressources, le comitéexécutif du conseil leur a confié le relais de M.Hayden à l’accréditation des sections.

Si M. Hayden sera moins visible qu’au cours dessix dernières années comme représentant de JOSC, iln’en demeurera pas moins un membre actif de lafamille des Jeux olympiques spéciaux. Ainsi, ilcontinuera à siéger au comité de travail de SOI surles peuples autochtones et le conseil prévoit saparticipation à une initiative dans ce domaine ici, auCanada.

Les fonctions de M. Hayden l’ont amené à visitertoutes les sections provinciales et territoriales aupays. Les honneurs qu’il a reçus de même que sesremarquables talents de communicateur ontlargement fait connaître et apprécié les Jeuxolympiques spéciaux au pays. Sous l’égide de M.Hayden, le mouvement des Jeux olympiques spéciauxa 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’occuperontdeux ou trois jours par semaine. De plus, JOSC et sessections continueront à faire appel à ses conseils età ses services pour divers projets.

CSO National Notes

Progress begins with the belief that

what is necessary is possible.Norman Cousins

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CSO National Notes

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR CHAPTER

The Board of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics recently hired a newexecutive director for the organization. Gwyneth Pryce-Phillips is a Newfoundland native anda graduate of Memorial University. She is no stranger to Special Olympics, having served as astudent intern at CSO’s national office for several months in 1998. She will be a valuableasset 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 vientd’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 afait un stage de plusieurs mois au bureau national, en 1998, dans le cadre de ses études. C’est un atoutprécieux dont vient de se doter le mouvement terre-neuvien. Bienvenue à bord, Gwyneth!

CSO WELCOMES RAY ALLARD

In September Canadian Special Olympics welcomed Ray Allard to the newly created positionof Vice-President of Sport. Ray was hired to head our program team consisting of DanielleChateau, National Program Director; John Byrne, National Program Coordinator and CaterinaCarpino, Administrative Assistant.

The Program Team is responsible for the entire range of CSO sport services, including theNational Team Program, national games, coaching development, sport development, thebuilding of sport partnerships and the creation of greater opportunities for athletes with amental disability in generic sport. Ray will also work closely with the Board and Administrationon the Chapter Review and Accreditation program.

Ray brings years of experience to his new position with CSO. Most recently he has beena senior consultant at Sport Canada and has provided CSO with superb counsel and guidance in our efforts tofind 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 latête 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, jeuxnationaux, perfectionnement des entraîneurs, développement du sport, partenariats sportifs et multiplicationdes possibilités de participation aux programmes sportifs réguliers pour nos athlètes. Ray collaborera aussiétroitement avec le conseil et la direction générale à l’intérieur du programme d’évaluation et d’accréditationdes sections.

Ray Allard nous arrive avec un bagage d’expériences impressionnant. Récemment conseiller principal auprèsde Sport Canada, ses conseils nous ont été infiniment précieux dans nos efforts pour faire reconnaître les Jeuxolympiques spéciaux par la communauté sportive canadienne. Bienvenue à bord, Ray!

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 thebuilding but CSO remained a tenant under several different landlords.

A few years ago we carved off some of our space to accommodate the SportsCelebrities Festival. When the SCF moved on, we sublet their small area rather thanincur 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 crowdedheadquarters became even more cramped. We have therefore negotiated a lease at60 St. Clair Avenue East, which will provide us with nine offices, two work stationsand a board room. The administration of The Foster Foundation will continue to behoused with CSO. We will send official notice of our new mailing address in duecourse to all our friends, sponsors and suppliers.

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Grey Worldwide & Harmony Printing raising awareness for CSOCanadian Special Olympics’ media partner Grey Worldwide has been a longtime friend of CSO and the results of their most recent contribution canbe seen in the creation of the two posters below and the Team Canada2001 poster shown on page 5. Grey enlisted the help of Brett SimmsImaging and Edward Pond Photography, who also donated their services inthe production of the poster.

All three of these posters were printed by Harmony Printing, acompany that has been very good to CSO over years by donating theirservices in the production of the CSO Brochure and Newsletter.

Thank you to Grey and Harmony for their generous support of ourprograms.

Delta RIde - $200,000 and countingWith a few stations still to report, the 2000 Delta GreatCanadian Ride proceeds appear likely to top out around thetwo hundred thousand dollar mark. Ever the optimist, DeltaVice President Ken Lambert believes the total will grow overtime as more of Delta’s expanding chain of locations join thefundraising venture. From Delta President John Johnstonthrough the entire system, support of Special Olympics in all

the regions served by Delta is on the upswing. When final numbers are in CSOwill provide a breakdown of the fund sharing formula in place with theChapters.Thanks to Delta, its enthusiastic staff across the country, clients, customers,guests and suppliers who combine with Special Olympics friends in the regionsto make the Delta Ride truly “great”.

Joseph Ebner, Regional VP &Managing Director of the Delta

Chelsea Hotel, cheering on his teamfor the Delta Great Canadian Ride

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Malgré encore quelques étapes à comptabiliser, La grande croisade canadienneDelta 2000 au profit des Jeux olympiques spéciaux semble avoir atteint la barre des200 000 $. Optimiste à tous crins, le vice-président de Delta, Ken Lambert, estpersuadé qu’on verra les recettes augmenter à mesure que de nouveauxétablissements de cette chaîne en pleine expansion embarqueront. Déjà, onobserve un appui croissant du mouvement chez les effectifs de Delta, à commencerpar son président, John Johnston, dans toutes les régions desservies parl’entreprise. Dès que le montant total des recettes sera connu, JOSC en feraconnaître la répartition entre les sections.Mille mercis à Delta, son personnel enthousiaste, ses clients, ses hôtes et sesfournisseurs, qui ont collaboré avec les amis des Jeux olympiques spéciaux departout au pays pour faire le grand succès de cette collecte de fonds.

La croisade Delta – 200 000 $... jusqu’à maintenant!

Staples Parking Project in Nova ScotiaThe newest Staples location in downtown Halifax has entered into aunique relationship with Nova Scotia Special Olympics (NSSO)because of limited parking in Halifax.

The Staples lot is much sought after when major events takeplace at the nearby Halifax Metro Centre. Staples Store ManagerDoug Baker has long been a great friend of NSSO. Doug noticed theattempts of hockey fans to park on the Staples lot during the Mooseheads’ games. This worked well until theend 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 theproceeds to NSSO! He also decided to hire Special Olympic athletes as lot attendants. Thus the “StaplesParking Project” (SPP) was born.

Staff meets at Staples approximately 1 hour before game time. Signs are placed at each entrance andmoney belts are put on. The attendant Manager provides instructions and all go to their stations. Anattendant greets customers with a friendly “welcome to the Staples Parking Project supporting Nova ScotiaSpecial Olympics”. Parking is a bargain at $3.00. Money is collected by the Manager and given to NSSO thenext day.

The Staples Parking Project has been in operation since April 2000. Three Special Olympics athletes formthe 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’ partnershipin with NSSO. The opportunities provided to Jackie, Sarah and Ronnie would not have been possible withoutDoug Baker’s creative thinking and desire to help. Many of the staff at Staples have become familiar with theathletes 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 allthat one must consider when measuring the true benefit of the SPP. Customer relations, handling funds, beingon time, behaving professionally....some of the many skills athletes learned which will stand them in goodstead 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)

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Wheels for NBSO - JOSNB en voiture

New Brunswick Special Olympics is grateful to ClarkToyota and the Atlantic Sales District of ToyotaCanada Inc. for their generous donation of a ToyotaEcho for two years.

This is just one more example of the wonderfulsupport Special Olympics receives from ToyotaCanada and its dealers right across the country

(left to right) Handing over the keys ofthe Toyota Echo is Jim Clark, owner ofClark Toyota to Brian Ford, President ofNew Brunswick Special Olympics, Bill

MacGillivary, CSO National Boardmember, and Warren Maddox, pastDirector of Development for NBSO.

(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, etWarren Maddox, ancien directeur du

développement de JOSNB.

Les Jeux olympiques spéciaux du Nouveau-Brunswickremercie Clark Toyota et la Division des ventes deToyota Canada pour l’Atlantique, qui lui prêtentgracieusement une Echo pour deux ans. Un autreexemple du généreux soutien de Toyota Canada etses concessionnaires au Jeux olympiques spéciauxd’un océan à l’autre.

A Christmas Tradition Mort Greenberg’s Annual Christmas fundraising activities closed out 2000 with record setting results. Torontocharities 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 theToronto 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 Mortto 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 toowith titans of industry, business and politics. It is Mort’s very own “Who’s Who” of Toronto’s kind hearted folk. Wesalute his donors and trust they, like Mort, know their generosity of spirit is one of the joys of the Christmas seasonin 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.

Home Hardware - a breath of fresh air

Four hundred thousand copies of Home Hardware Stores’ “Home at Home” Magazine are now in circulationacross Canada. An attractive catalogue with helpful hints, decorating ideas, gardening suggestions and awealth of tips for more enjoyable living, the 2000 Winter Edition carries a story on Special Olympics and HomeHardware’s commitment to our programs.In addition to the on-going “Garbage Bag Promotion”, Home Hardware has produced a nicely packaged SpecialOlympics “Air Freshener” for use in your auto, office or home. They’re now available in over 1,000 HomeHardware stores from coast to coast. A portion of the sales’ proceeds will come to CSO – further evidence ofHome 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?

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With most of the Canadian landscape nestling under a fluffyblanket of snow, what better time to relive the highly successful12th Annual Howie Meeker Golf Classic. The event took place overtwo days at Campbell River’s Storey Creek Golf Club last Augustunder bright sunny skies. One hundred and fifty players took partand 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 tohim to be a Special Olympics athlete. Several other athletes tookpart, both as players and caddies, giving Howie’s tournament aspecial touch. While the winning team had cause to celebrate, thereal winners once again were the Campbell River SpecialOlympians. Not only does the event raise significant funds for localprograms, it has taken the lead in integrating the athletes into thecommunity’s social structure. Howie’s well known enthusiasm plays a major role in this unique BC event. He andhis dedicated committee have raised over $150,000 in their small community. Congratulations to one and all.

“Golly Gee Whiz” – Howie does it again!

Left to right: Lana Chales, Special Olympicsathletee and caddy; Don Bold, Art Lebrun, Scott

Kolbeins, Howie, Troy Winslow, Ann Leross

MILLENNIUM SPORT AWARDS OF CANADA

Canadian Special Olympics and Sport For All Canada are partners in promoting theMillennium Sport Awards of Canada as a means of motivating Canadians to become morephysically active and earn rewards and recognition in the process.

A complete description of the MSAC program, scoring booklet and award applicationis available on the internet at www.sportforallcanada.com. The plan is to print some ofthe materials in both official languages and in Braille.

There are over 70 activities listed in the program, designed to promote healthy andcreative 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 participantswho complete the various requirements of the program and pay the $10.00 award application fee. A portion ofthe fee is returned to the CSO National Office to cover the administrator costs. Participants may complete therequirements of the program as often as they wish and are free to decide their progress and recognition andearn 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. Gethealthy. Have fun.

Sport for all Canada

Northwest/Southwest ConferenceThe 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. Attendingfrom 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), JohnByrne (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 tasteof what it is like to be Canadian.

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2000

Sports Celebrities Festival Day

Sports Celebrities Festival held its 18th annual SCF Day this past December 5th at The Westin Harbour Castle inToronto. Over the past year, with the generous contribution of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, celebrities andguests we successfully raised net funds in excess of $1,400,000.

Our SCF Day began with a Breakfast for more than 1,400 guests andfeatured Guest Speaker Rubin “Hurricane” Carter who spoke about the obstacles heovercame and the power of “Daring to Dream”. Also captivating the audience wasmotivational speaker and Special Olympics athlete Jackie Barrett, from Nova Scotia.Head table guests included Carlos Delgado, Homer Bush, Buck Martinez, DanielIgali, and Daniel Nestor.The Breakfast was followed by “Passport to Sport”, an educational program for bothstudents and potential Special Olympics athletes. This is an interactive multi-mediapresentation informing students about SpecialOlympics. Following the orientation YTV hosts Samand Aaron hosted an exciting NTN competition. Thiswas followed by the first ever Darryl Sittler SCFCelebrity/Media Face-Off held at the hotel. Morethan 300 students watched as the SCF Lions and the

Special Olympics Panthers competed in an amazing floor hockey dual. Teamsconsisted 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 hourbroadcast on TSN – took place. Over 950 people had the opportunity to bid on itemswhich included trips to the Montreal Grand Prix, the World Figure SkatingChampionships, and a vacation to Sydney, Australia. Also auctioned off were a 2001Toyota Celica, a Glastron Power Boat, a 2001Yamaha ATV, a full page colour ad inMaclean’s Magazine and over 100 Silent Auction items. Guests were entertained withperformances by the McAuley’s and the Prima Donnas. Among the more than 50 celebrity guests who generouslydonated 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. Theseevents alone raised over $1,070,000. The broadcast features individual Special Olympicsathletes and shows the various provincial, national andinternational Special Olympics events taking place eachyear.During the broadcast, Canadians were asked togenerously donate cash and personal Air Miles toSpecial Olympics. Viewers were also able to bid oncertain items over the phone. This year we were thrilledto have broken all previous records of funds raised fromthe Viewers’ Auction.At the end of each year the SCF likes to take the timeto reflect on the efforts of the SCF Team. The teamconsists of 1,000 volunteers, over 150 corporatesponsors and hundreds of sports celebrities acrossCanada. Thank you for helping us realize our dreams sothat 21,000 Special Olympics athletes can realize theirs.

“WE CAN ALL BE HEROES”Visit our Website: www.sportscelebritiesfestival.ca

Tuesday, December 5

CSO Female Athlete of theYear Clara Tuchko with“Pinball” Clemons at the

Celebrities Breakfast

Olympian Mark Tewksbury withOSO athlete Tracy Masterton at

the SCF Welcome Dinner

Special Olympics athlete GeorgeRicardo with Carlos Delgado at

the SCF Silent Auction

Sports celebrities DanielIgali and Bret Hart at the

SCF Dinner & Auction

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Canadian Law Enforcement Torch Run representatives atInternational Conference: Back row, left to right Peter McHarg

(Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police), Pete Bakker(Chatham-Kent Police), Lorne White (Director, Ontario LawEnforcement Torch Run) and Mike Currie (Chatham-Kent

Police); Front row, left to right Brian Snyder (Cornwall Police),Chico Ouellette (Cornwall Police) and Al Richardson

(Timmins Police)

LETR UPDATE

The continued dedication and support of law enforcement personnel as Guardians of Flame ofHope is directly related to the tremendous growth in Canadian Special Olympics programs andthe increase of athlete numbers to 21,000 over the years. Torch Run efforts in Canada havealso been acclaimed by their peers on a grand scale, with the following awards at the annualInternational 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 Runon 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 awardbefore more than 1,000 law enforcement officersat the annual International Conference

s Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebecand Prince Edward Island, for substantialincreases in fundraising for 2000!

The Conference was attended by representatives ofTorch Run and Special Olympics programs from aroundthe world. The International Torch Run Council isresponsible for overseeing the effective management,direction and mission of the Law Enforcement TorchRun organizations, Special Olympics International andthe International Association of Chiefs of Police.

The Torch Run has grown to include over 35countries around the world. The Canadian Associationof Chiefs of Police (CACP) continues to support theTorch Run through the provincial associations of Chiefsof Police. Torch Run participated in the 2000 CACPConference held in Saint John, New Brunswick andlooks forward to the 2001 conference, August 19-21in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Plans are underway for Canada’s first annualNational Torch Run Conference in 2001. Round tablediscussions will focus on communications, fundraising,logistics, sponsorship and program standardization.Constable Al Richardson, Timmins Police Service andCanadian Coordinator, would like to thank the TorchRun 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 CoordinatorTimmins Police Service150 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins, ON P4N 1A7Home: 705-235-5065, Work: 705-264-1201, Fax: 705-267-6198

The Torch

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Canadian Special Olympics FoundationMandate

To create an Endowment Fund to ensure long term financialstability for Canadian Special Olympics

- with a goal of fully funding the participation of Canadianathletes in Special Olympics

National and International Games. Foundation

On October 4, 2000 the Canadian Special Olympics Foundationofficially launched its “20/20 Campaign” during its annualFounders’ Dinner. This campaign is designed to raise $20 million inimmediate pledges from foundations, families, trusts andcorporations, and $20 million in deferred pledges over the nextfive to 25 years. The dinner, held at The Toronto Club and kindlyhosted by John and Mary Barnett, provided the CSOF with theopportunity of launching its campaign and recognizing numerousgenerous 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 attendanceto accept a small token of our appreciation for their additionalcontribution to Special Olympics in Canada.

On November 17th, the Oxford Cup for the Canadian SpecialOlympics Foundation was held. This annual hockey tournament,produced by Oxford Developments, adopted the CSOF as theircharity this year. A total of $22,000 was raised and we arethrilled to have their renewed commitment for 2001.

Just prior to Christmas, the CSOF received an extremelygenerous personal donation from Blake and Janet Murphy. Blake isHarry “Red” Foster’s Godson and is a member of both theCanadian Special Olympics Board of Directors and the CSOFoundation Board. His continued dedication and commitment tothe Special Olympics movement in Canada is tremendouslyappreciated by all levels of the organization. Thank you Blake andJanet!

20/20 CAMPAIGN DONATIONS FOR YEAR 2000IMMEDIATE 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 FoundationFriends ($50,000+)

Corus EntertainmentBlake & Janet Murphy

John Watson($25,000+)

Cineplex Odeon($10,000+)CN Tower

Memory of Joseph EtheringtonThe Oxford Cup(up to $10,000)

Gord AshJohn Dobson Foundation

Mike BullardLina Bigioni

Memory of Randy BosleyPurolator Courier

George FowlieIn celebration of Syme & Adrian Goldberg

In Memory of Ern JagoJohn & Barbara Vivach

DEFERRED GIFTS TOTALING $13,475,000$2 million+

Craig & Patty Underwood$1 million+

Sam & Claire DubocTony & Robyn Eames

Brian & Kirsteen EtheringtonDavid & Nancy GarardBill & Janet L’Heureux

Jim & Sheila ThompsonRobert & Sue Winsor

$500,000+

Gordon Ash & Sue CutajarJohn Craig,

Bryan Pearson & Sally PetersonJohn Scullion & Michelle Busic

Mark Tewksbury,Elliott & Helene Wahle

$250,000+

John & Mary BarnettGordon & Dianne Craig

Jim & Maggie JordanTom & Ginnie Wright

$100,000+

Andy & Stevie KrupskiRobert & Linda Taylor

Special Olympics athlete Mary Brantnall (centre left) presenting a plaque toJacqueline Tuffin, Executive Director of the Royal Bank Financial Group

Foundation and Royal Bank Chairman John Cleghorn in recognition of theirFoundation’s donation of $500,000 to the CSO Foundation. Also on hand at the

presentation were (left), CSOF Board member Mark Tewksbury, CSOFChairman Brian Etherington.

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Brian Etherington(Foundation Chairman)

Chairman, The Etherington Group

Gordon AshPresident & General Manager,

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

John BarnettPresident & CEO, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges

John CleghornChairman & CEO, Royal Bank of Canada

CSO FOUNDATION

DIRECTORS

LES ADMINISTRATEURS

DE LA FONDATION DE JOSC

Sam Dubac

Bob Nicholson

Managing Partner, NB Capital Partners

President, Scocan RSA Ltd.

Yoshio Nakatani

President, Toyota Canada Inc.

Derek Ridout

Brian SegalPresident & CEO, Rogers Media Inc.

Bill StrainExecutive Vice-President, PPI Financial Group

Mark TewksburyPresident, Tewksbury & Associates

Robert WinsorPresident, IEC-Holden Inc.

Elliott Wahle

Martin FingerhutBlake, Cassels & Graydon

Senator Janis JohnsonSenate of Canada

Jim JordanPresident, Canadian Special Olympics

David KerrChairman & CEO, Noranda Inc.

Juri KoorChairman, TouchPoint Solutions Inc.

Andy KrupskiPresident & CEO, TouchPoint Solutions Inc.

Bill L’HeureuxManaging Director, International, TrizecHahn

Corporation

Major General (Ret.) Lewis MacKenziePresident, General Mackenzie Communications

Blake MurphyPartner, Sprucegrove Investments

Tony Eames

Guide Teaches Life Skillsto Youth with Disabilities

On My Own: A Resource Guide for Living Independently, publishedby the Canadian Abilities Foundation, is a handbook created to actas a helpful guide to youth with disabilities making the transition toliving on their own.

Because of limitations imposed by society, many people whogrow up with disabilities do not have the same opportunities astheir peers to learn certain life skills. Teaching someone how towrite his/her name on a rent cheque or make a phone call to orderpizza is one thing. But how do you instruct a young person with adisability about being a polite dinner guest, practising safety in theirneighbourhood, exercising good hygiene, or making a goodimpression at a job interview? The solution is On My Own.

Eight adult professionals with various disabilities, havingestablished independent and satisfying lives for themselves, offerheartfelt advise. Their valuable tips, tricks and comments are whatmake this book so valuable. For example, what should someone witha disability consider when grocery shopping? “I find that making ashopping list for a couple of days at a time works the best. I do nothave to spend a lot of time in the grocery store, which can fatigueme. I am also able to unpack more quickly.” How can you cope withoverprotective parents when you’re struggling to be independent inyour new home? “I invited my parents over for dinner many timesjust so they could see for themselves that I was doing just fine.”

Add in some easy recipes for well-balanced meals and how-to’sfor dealing with household problems like laundry stains and insects,and On My Own is a book every person with a disability should tuckunder their arm when they move into a new place.

Here is what’s covered in the ten chapters of On My Own:

s Living Independently... What’s It All About?s Moving Out... and Moving In!s A Safe Home is a Happy Homes Looking After Yourselfs Housekeepings What’s Cookings Getting Along with Otherss Social Occasionss Managing Time, Goals & Stresss Choosing Your Path

To order your copy of On My Own, please send a cheque for$15 to the Canadian Abilities Foundation, 501-489 College St.,Toronto, ON M6G 1A5. You can also order over the phone withVISA by calling (416) 923-1885.

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Upcoming Events Across Canada

2001February 9 - 11, Bathurst, NB, Winter Competition: Snowshoeing, NordicSkiing, Figure SkatingFebruary 9 - 11, Calgary, AB, Winter Nordic & Alpine Skiing ChampionshipsFebruary 10 - 11, Estevan, SK, Provincial 5 & 10 Pin Bowling CompetitionFebruary 17 - 18, St. Albert, AB, Provincial Snowshoeing CompetitionFebruary 24, TBA, MB, Provincial Snowshoe & Nordic Skiing CompetitionsMarch 1 - 4, Regina, SK, Jean Norman Figure Skating CompetitionMarch 3, Regina, SK, SSO Sports Celebrities FestivalMarch 4 - 11, Anchorage, Alaska, Special Olympics World Winter GamesMarch 17, Vallee du Parc, Mauricie, PQ, Alpine Skiing ProvincialChampionshipsMarch 17, Summerside, PE, PEISO Curling BonspielMarch 18, Dollard-des Ormeaux, PQ, Swimming Selection for Canada GamesMarch 28, Summerside, PE, Annual Awards BanquetMarch 30 - April 1, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Games Training CampMarch 31, Whitehorse, YK, YSO Sports Celebrities FestivalApril TBA, Estevan, SK, Swim CompetitionApril 4, Montreal, PQ, Floor Hockey DivisioningApril 6 - 7, Yorkton, SK, Sunrise Lions Track CompetitionApril 7 - 8, Joliette, PQ, Floor Hockey Provincial ChampionshipsApril 7 - 8, Moncton, NB, Provincial Awards Banquet & PPC MeetingApril 21, Wetaskiwin, AB, Winter Championships: Floor Hockey Finals &TournamentApril 27 - 29, Truro, NS, PC Leadership ConferenceApril 28, Montreal, PQ, Defi SportifApril 29, Trios-Rivieres, PQ, Provincial Bowling ChampionshipsMay 3-6, Prince Albert, SK, CSO 2001 National ConferenceMay 11 - 13, Calgary, AB, 5-Pin Bowling ChampionshipsMay 12, Charlottetown, PE, Provincial Bowling ChampionshipsMay 17, Summerside, PE, Curling BonspielMay 18 - 20, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Games TrialsMay 24 - 27, Summerside, PE, Floor Hockey ChampionshipJune 1 - 3, Lethbridge, AB, 10-Pin Bowling ChampionshipsJune 1 - 3, Winnipeg, MB, Provincial Summer GamesJune 5, Charlottetown, PE, Sports Celebrities Festival Dinner & AuctionJune 6, Summerside PE,, Sports Celebrities Festival LuncheonJune 29 - July 1, Barrhead, AB, Provincial Summer GamesJuly, Prince George, BC, Provincial Summer GamesJuly 5 - 8, Sherbrooke, PQ, Quebec Provincial Summer GamesJuly 8 - 14, Prince Albert, SK, 2002 National Summer GamesJuly 13 - 15, Halifax, NS, 2001 Provincial Summer GamesAugust 2 - 5, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Provincial Summer GamesAugust 18, Montague, PE, Provincial Track & Field CompetitionSeptember 7 - 9, Fundy, NB, Fall Program ConferenceOctober 4, TBA, PE, Annual General MeetingOctober 5 - 7, Saint John, NB, Provincial Curling BonspielOctober 20, Stanley River, PE, Leadership Conference

2002July 8 - 14, Prince Albert, SK, National Summer Games

CSO NATIONAL BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

LE CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION

DE JOSC

Robert B. Winsor

ChairmanJim Thompson

Vice-ChairmanBlake 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

Frank Selke

Cecil Villard

John Wright

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Canadian Special Olympics thanks the followingfriends and supporters for their contributions

CSO NATIONAL OFFICE

Jim Jordan, President, ext. 226

Frank Selke, Executive Vice-President, ext. 224

Ray Allard, VP, Sport, ext. 228

Lea Parrell, VP, Development, 416-920-0441, ext. 223

Danielle Chateau, National Program Director, ext. 222

Susan Muller, Office Manager, ext. 225

John Byrne, Program Coordinator, ext. 223

Caterina Carpino, Administrative Assistant, ext. 221

Karleen Nevery, Accounting Services, ext. 227

If you would like to be on our mailing listplease contact Susan Muller at Canadian Special Olympics

40 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 209Toronto, Ontario M4V 1M2

(416) 927-9050Fax (416) 927-8475

E-mail solympic@inforamp.net

Web Site www.cso.on.ca

AKA Associatesadidas (Canada) Limited

Ainsworth Communication ServicesAlgonquin Travel

Blake Cassels GraydonBradford Productions

Canadian Association of Chiefs of PoliceCanadian Olympic Association

Candy CrazeCanoe.ca

Charles A. Ring FoundationCoaching Association of Canada

CommuniquéConn Smythe Foundation

Corby Distilleries Ltd.Crystaal/Lexicomm Communications

Dynamic Freight Solutions Inc.Fuji Photo Film Canada Inc.Harmony Printing Limited

Hockey Hall of FameInformation Packaging Inc.

J. Paul GreenwoodJohn Dobson Foundation

Lewko Hryhorijiw, PhotographerIMG (Canada)

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MaaloxMerisel Canada Inc.Molson BreweriesMort Greenberg

National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League Players

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ProFrame DesignPurolator Courier

R. Howard Webster FoundationRoyal Trust

STA Communications Inc.Dr. Stewart L. Sigesmund

Signature AuthenticsSprague VendingThe DuplicatorsThe Globe & MailThe Toronto StarThe Toronto Sun

The Wearhouse Ltd.Mike Travers

Vincor International Inc.Warwick Communications Group

Canadian Special Olympics SponsorsCommanditaires des Jeux Olympiques Spéciaux du Canada

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