Hi all!

As we have discussed, we have been supporting the Massachusetts Special Olympics Alpine events for about 9 years now.  If you haven't participated in Special Olympics, it is something I suggest you try.  The smiles on the athletes and families faces is truly a heart warming experience.  Last year, I received a call from a dad who's son participated and asked me to thank you and tell you how much our volunteers mean to the families of the athletes.

This years Special Olympics Massachusetts' 2010 Winter Games will be held March 13th and 14th.  The alpine events are held at Wachusett Mountain. However, there are a myriad of events you can volunteer for.  I hope you are able to volunteer with us!

To register visit:
http://www.specialolympicsma.org/volunteer/winter/registrationform.asp and then...

• Type in the required personal information
• Pick an event (for Alpine, pick Alpine awards.  If you want to be up on the hill with us, type "Alpine on-hill" in the Comments box)
• Volunteer Group's Name:  Eastern Inter Club Ski League (EICSL)
• Volunteer Group Leader's Name:   Ron Shamus

I look forward to seeing you there.

Ron Shamus
Clipped Wings Ski Club

From the Massachusetts Special Olympics Website

The Special Olympics Massachusetts Winter Games held in early March are a great opportunity for athletes to showcase their love for winter sports and another opportunity for them to experience a full and vibrant lifestyle. The 2010 Winter Games will be March 13th and 14th.  Held in the Greater Worcester area in Central Massachusetts, athletes come to compete in any number of sports including, Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Bowling and Floor Hockey. Other winter sports include Nordic Skiing, Figure and Speed Skating and athletes have the opportunity to travel to the Connecticut Winter Games to compete in those sports.

The Winter Games give athletes another chance during the year to train and compete in the sports they adore. And while they are in Central Massachusetts, they can experience the Healthy Athletes program supported by UMass Medical School and get screened for any number of health-related and nutrition issues. Just another way Special Olympics Massachusetts is helping individuals with intellectual disabilities live longer, healthier lives.