www.specialolympicsga.org ANNUAL REPORT 2015 45 Years ofUnifying the Community! Letter From the CEO and Chairman of the Board Mission Dear Friends and Supporters,

Special Olympics provides year-round It’s hard to believe Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) has been active and growing as a nonprofit for the past ! 2015 was an exciting year filled with challenges, accomplishments, tough sports training and athletic competition in a 45 years competitions, intense trainings and newly formed friendships, all which created unity in our variety of Olympic-type sports for children and communities and with each other. adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical Some of the highlights from 2015 are: fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, * The program was implemented statewide by a volunteer base of 33,787 committed and passionate and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and individuals who are true believers in Special Olympics Georgia and the 26,702 athletes. friendships with their families, other Special * Through our Healthy Athlete initiatives, 995 athletes were given the opportunity to be evaluated by Olympics athletes and the community. medical professionals in order to promote improved wellness and health. * 7,340 athletes competed in the 5 State Competitions. * The first-ever Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America stopped in many communities in our Table of Contents state in June. This historic event brought together our Special Olympics Georgia supporters in helping to carry the "Flame of Hope," as the torch made the journey across America to the 2015 Letter From CEO and Board Chairman 2 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Unified Relay united Georgia and the country by increasing understanding and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities. Sports Offered and State Competitions 3 * 14 athletes, coaches and sports managers participated in the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Los Angeles, …a trip of a lifetime. Our Impact 4 * More than 30 law enforcement agencies, and over 1,000 runners, helped to bear the “Flame of Hope” on its journey throughout the state and to its final destination at Emory University for the Meet Our Athletes 5-6 State Summer Games Opening Ceremony. Law Enforcement Torch Run ended their fundraising year surpassing all goals with a total raised of more than $864,000 for Special Olympics Georgia athletes. Beyond Sports 7 * SOGA purchased 2 acres of land which will become the new Special Olympics Georgia Headquarters, future home of a large Sports Training Lab and the SOGA offices. Statement of Activity 8 We could not have done any of this without the generous support of our families, coaches, donors and volunteers, and we are looking ahead to an even brighter future of acceptance, hope, Meet Our Team 9-10 awareness and unity. Thank you for being the cheering fans who stand united and alongside every Special Olympics SOGA and The Community 11 Georgia athlete! Sincerely, Sponsors and Contributors 12-17

Georgia Milton-Sheats Mike Twiner Chief Executive Officer Chairman of the Board

Special Olympics Georgia, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is supported by donations from individuals, events, community groups, corporations and foundations. Special Olympics Georgia does not charge athletes to participate. The state offices are located at 4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Building 400, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30340 and 1601 N. Ashley Street, Suite 88, Valdosta, GA 31602. 770-414-9390. www.specialolympicsga.org 2 Sports Offered and 2015 State Competitions

Special Olympics Georgia offers year-round training and competition in 25 sports and hosts five State Competitions. Participation in sports training and competition provides athletes with opportunities to focus on a goal, learn new sports and daily living skills, develop healthy habits, increase independence, and interact with peers. Through successful experiences in sports, our athletes gain confidence and build positive self-images that go with them into their homes, classrooms, jobs, and communities. In addition to athletic achievement, athletes use their strong spirits and dedication to work hard to help change public perceptions about intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Georgia athletes are proof that differences should be embraced, appreciated, and celebrated.

Alpine Skiing Aquatics Athletics Badminton Basketball Bocce Bowling Cycling Equestrian

Flag Football Floor Hockey Gymnastics - Gymnastics - Ice Skating Kayaking Long Distance Artistic Rhythmic Running/Walking

Powerlifting Roller Skating Sailing Soccer Softball Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball

State Indoor Winter Games - January 23-25, Cobb County: Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Bowling, Floor Hockey, Powerlifting, Roller Skating State Summer Games - May 29-31, Emory University: Aquatics, Athletics, Flag Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball State Masters Bowling Tournament - August 21-23, Warner Robins: Traditional and Unified Bowling for athletes ages 22 and up State Fall Games - October 9-11, Gainesville: Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Softball State Horse Show - October 9-11, Gainesville: Dressage, Horsemanship/Equitation, Showmanship, Unified Drill Team, Western Riding 3 Our Impact

26,702 SOGA Athletes

27 Youth 995 Volunteers Athletes and 11 Athletes Receive Attend 3 Day Free Health Youth Forum Screenings

Over 500 Annual Competitions in Georgia

STATE INDOOR WINTER GAMES 1,926 athletes, 759 coaches, 176 unified partners, 1,459 volunteers

STATE SUMMER GAMES 1,768 athletes, 623 coaches, 298 unified partners, 2,404 volunteers WORLD SUMMER GAMES STATE MASTERS BOWLING TOURNAMENT 6 Special Olympics Georgia athletes, 5 coaches, 1 unified partner 1,062 athletes, 299 coaches, 191 unified partners, 480 volunteers and 2 sports managers were selected to represent Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics 2015 World Summer STATE FALL GAMES Games in Los Angeles July 25th – August 2nd. SOGA athletes 1,394 athletes, 421 coaches, 229 unified partners, 1,016 volunteers competed in kayaking, equestrian, gymnastics, aquatics, and STATE HORSE SHOW sailing, and they brought home a combined 12 medals and 7 240 athletes, 52 coaches, 56 unified partners, 108 handlers, 121 volunteers ribbons. ESPN provided unprecedented coverage of the Games.

4 Meet Our Athletes

Through Ryan Phillips' involvement in Special Olympics Tyechia Luster was one of the Georgia and trying his very best, he has come very far first athletes to compete in not only as an athlete, but also as an individual. Albany Recreation and Parks After losing his mother when he was very young, Ryan Department’s Special Olympics was withdrawn and unable to be around loud noises program. and crowds. But when he turned 11, the Carrollton athlete pushed himself to compete with Special In seven years, Tyechia has Olympics in softball, basketball, and soccer. Through competed all over the state, is sports competition and being a part of a team, Ryan an accomplished athlete, and began to outgrow his shy demeanor. she looks forward to each sport and competition with great Now 22, Ryan is very social and continues to amaze enthusiasm. those around him who have seen him grow into the outgoing and motivational young adult that he is today. Tyechia’s sports include In 2010, Ryan traveled to Omaha, NE as a SOGA bowling, 3-on-3 basketball, tennis, bocce, softball, and representative at the National Youth Summit during the volleyball, and her love for Special Olympics is infectious and USA Games. Ryan has attended Special Olympics has spread to her family. Her sister Natasha has been her Georgia’s Camp Inspire as an athlete and as a Y-LEAD unified partner in bocce and bowling, and her brother-in-law (Youth Leaders Educating others About Disability) Eric accompanies them to most competitions. representative. Ryan's hard work as an athlete and ambassador is how The highlight of Tyechia’s Special Olympics career came in he achieved the major milestone of becoming a college 2014 when she was selected to represent Team Georgia in student. Ryan attends Kennesaw State University's bocce at the USA Games in . Tyechia enjoyed all Inclusive Academy and lives on campus in a dorm. of the extra practices, special events, and especially flying in a Ryan is a leader and an incredible inspiration to others. plane for the first time in her life. And if that wasn’t enough, she brought home medals in bocce singles, doubles, and team competition.

In addition to competing with Special Olympics Georgia, Tyechia works at Goodwill Industries on the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany and enjoys a full and happy life with her family. Tyechia says that Special Olympics has given her self-confidence. She knows she can do anything when she does her best.

Read more athlete stories at www.specialolympicsga.org/stories-2/athlete-stories 5 "Let Me Win. But If I Cannot Win, Let Me Be Brave In The Attempt."

6 Beyond Sports

HEALTHY ATHLETES® PROGRAM PROJECT UNIFY®

Healthy Athletes is a Special Olympics program that provides Project UNIFY is a school-based program that uses the sports free health examinations in a fun, welcoming environment that and education initiatives of Special Olympics to activate young removes the anxiety people with intellectual disabilities people to develop school communities where all youth are sometimes experience when faced with a visit to a medical agents of change – fostering respect, dignity, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. professional. The mission of Healthy Athletes is to improve the athlete’s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. Special Olympics Georgia is excited to finish our 7th year with the program. During the 2014/2015 school year, 21 schools Athletes receive a variety of health screenings and services to participated in the program, 463 athletes and 869 youth assist in enhancing their sports experience and well-being. participated in Unified Sports, 457 athletes and 734 youth Clinics are conducted at State Games throughout the year. partcipated in after-school Partners Clubs, and 1,054 youth Screenings are performed by health care professionals and attended a Special Olympics local competition as Fans in the Stands to cheer on their schoolmates. trained students. We not only serve the athletes, but also train the healthcare professionals who then go back to their Project Unify is changing school climates and establishing practices with increased skills and abilities to treat people with friendships that otherwise might not form. Students are intellectual disabilities. empowered to be leaders in their schools and educate their Examinations are offered in six areas: peers about diversity, anti-bullying and respect. KEY INITIATIVES: Fit Feet (podiatry) Youth Leadership – Students with and without disabilities form Youth Activation Committees within their school and work with teachers to determine what activities will be planned throughout FUNfitness (general exercise habits) the year. Unified Sports – Unified Sports partner students with and without disabilities on the same team. These teams practice and Healthy Hearing (audiology) compete together to form friendships on and off the field within their schools. R-Word Campaigns – Students host R-word campaigns in their Health Promotion (better health and well-being) school, encouraging peers to end the use of the word retard(ed). This makes for a more welcoming environment in the school. Opening Eyes (vision) School and Community Service – Students perform service projects within their school and their local community. Community service projects include volunteering, fundraising, Special Smiles (dentistry) and R-word rallies. 7 8 Statement of Activity

$189,840 $643,032 $155,757 $4,136,942 $1,431,706 $1,508,711 $207,896

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Total Expenses Field Services Public Education Development General and Administrative Public Relations Sports and Training Expenses $4,742,793

$2,571,491 $1,077,387 $510,751 $205,707 $385,864 $241,130 ($249,537) For the year ended December 31, 201 31, December ended year the For

, Inc. Other Income

Support and Revenue Contributions Fundraising Projects Capital Campaign Contributions In-kind Contributions Special Olympics Registration and Investment Income Public Total Revenue Meet Our Team

2016 Special Olympics Georgia Board of Directors SOGA Team Mike Twiner, CHAIRPERSON Bill Godshall Georgia Milton-Sheats Chief Executive Officer President Partner HydroPro Engineering and Construction Frazier & Deeter LLC Robert Yost Chief Operating Officer Lee Nunnally, VICE CHAIRPERSON Brandon Hensley Shawn Berglund Vice President Senior Vice President Sports and Program Manager WH Capital LLC Aon Risk Services Kelli Britt Senior Sports and Coach Education Manager Michael Knight, TREASURER Bill Hollett David Crawford Key Accounts Manager Senior Vice President/Leasing Senior Sports and Program Manager Hexion Inc. Cousins Properties Inc. Meghan Daves Communications and Marketing Manager Dr. Patricia Simone, SECRETARY Scott Klinger Director Vice President Global eCommerce Solutions Robin Fabrick Finance Manager Public Health First Data Jennifer Harper Gray Adams Tony Marzullo Business Administration and Event Manager Sales Director President Kristin Hill Fortinet Gas Motorcars Inc. Project Manager and Executive Assistant Darrel Malloch Michael Collins David Monde Director of Business Administration and H.R. Athlete Partner Kylie McGregor Jones Day Project Manager Michael Deaderick Sha-Li Perkins Chief Financial Officer Jim O’Donnell Sports and Program Manager Park ‘N Fly Principal Thomas Ritch JDO Realty Investments Director of Corporate Relations and Events Debbie Dean Alex Schwartz Executive Vice President Tony Rich Sports and Program Manager MiMedx Group Inc. Matt Sheridan William B. Shaheen Director of Program Services Gary Dowell President Executive Vice President, Atlanta Regional President Shaheen and Company Susan Skolnick Director of Development and Major Gifts State Bank Jill Termini Liz Smith Sports and Program Manager Brent Furse Legal Department President & COO UPS Rebecca Walsh Cardiorentis Law Enforcement and Events Manager Chris Turner Whitney Warren Susan Gambardella Managing Director Volunteer and Event Manager Vice-President & Executive Assitant, Office of the Georgia Natural Gas Jenna Wilson Chairman and CEO Sports and Program Manager The Coca-Cola Company

9 Meet Our Team

Special Olympics Georgia Honorary Board

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10 SOGA and The Community We rely on sponsors, donors, and volunteers throughout the year to train and coach our athletes and help make our sports competitions and special events happen. With the Please join us community's generous support, Special Olympics Georgia is helping bring people with in 2016 for: intelletual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, Over the Edge respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. May 7 Vinings

State Summer Games May 20-22 Atlanta

Duck Pluck August 12 Atlanta

Shoot for Champions August 25 Douglasville

State Masters Bowling August 26-28 Warner Robins

State Fall Games The Champion’s Society Protects Athletes’ Futures October 7-9 The Champion’s Society members are the guardians who protect our Gainesville athletes’ future. By providing for Special Olympics in their will or other estate State Horse Show planning today, members of The Champion’s Society guarantee the long October 7-9 term success of Special Olympics and our athletes. There are no Gainesville membership fees or minimum gift amounts to join The Champion’s Society, and the size of your gift is kept confidential. If you have already left Special Busse Golf Olympics in a bequest or other planned gift, in order to ensure that we Tournament November 7 receive the gift you intend for us, and so that your wishes for your gift are Sandy Springs honored, we hope you will let us know. For more information about how you can become a member of The Champion's Society, please contact Connie Grandmason at 866-690-3951 or [email protected].

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Warbird Consulting Partners LLC Warner Robins Police Department Garrett Weed Stacey Weiss Tracy Weller Richard Wells, KPMG LLP James & Anastasia Wermert Livia Whisenhunt Chris Whiting R. Todd Wickliffe Melody Wilder Julie Wilkerson, Nelson-Rives Realty Johnathan Williams Roger Williams Brittany Wilson Michael Wilson Mike Wolf, French Wolf & Farr Investment Advisors Woods Family Foundation Honey Workman, Workman & Company Daryl Worley Amber York Allyson Young, The Coca-Cola Company Herbert Zimmerman Victoria Zubowicz, PricewaterhouseCoopers $2,50 0-$4,999 (continued) $500-$999 (cont’d) Big Green Egg Teresa Doty Jones and Kolb Kathleen A. Blackburn Dougherty County Police Department Susan Joseph Blanton Landscaping Ivory Douglas Jeff Keating Blockbuster Linen Service Rose T. Driskell Frederick Keeney Blue Knights GA VII Glenda Durham Chad Kellenbenz G. Niles Bolton Edward Dworetz Jim Killgore Warren Boyle Susan & Ron Eaker King Estate Winery Robert H. Brauer Fair Oaks Recreation Facility Kent Kirbow Brio Tuscan Grille - Perimeter Franci Fealk Mary Kline Kelli Britt Lawrence J. Fetters Knights of Columbus- #11058 Arthur Brooke Veronica & Dennis Fink John S. Knox IV June L. Brown Flint Energies Foundation Inc. Michael Kopp Kim Brown John Fry Kevin and Ann Latty Family Foundation Zachary Brumbaugh GA Chapter of Intl. Assoc. Special Investigation Units Inc. Law Offices Of Mark P. Jones Buffalo Wild Wings Thomas Gay Legacy Hotel Parners Frank Buonanotte General Mills YourCause LLC Levine Smith Snider & Wilson LLC Gary Burgess Georgia Quarter Horse Assoc Inc. Michael Levison Sally Burkett Lori & Curt Gerken S. Jarvin Levison Nell A. Butler Richard Gilbert Levy Prom Golf LLC CA South Give with Liberty Lift Atlanta Inc. Merrell & Connie Calhoun Allison Goldberg Michael Mansour S. Marcus Calloway Jonathan Goldman Jimmy Marshall Cane Enterprise Vending Ralph G. or Cherie Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc. Michael W. Masters John & Carol Cardosa Grayson Park Estates David M. Mastro, DDS PC - Alluring Jack Carlin Amanda Groover Cosmetic and Family Dentistry The CarMax Foundation Betty Hall Mblox John J. Chase George & Marianne Halle Melissa Libby & Associates Chattanooga Area Combined Federal Campaign Halperns' Steak and Seafood Company LLC Debbie Meyerhoff Choate Construction Company Nora Harlow Anita Michele Ed Christian Highwoods Properties Philip Miller CJB Industries Inc. Fred Hindsman, Jr. Paul Mitchell Classic Tents & Events HITT Contracting Mr. & Mrs. Wade Mitchell Consolidated Technology Solutions Inc. HLB Gross Collins Denny Moore Cousins Properties Inc. Hoover Foods Inc. Olivia Moore Craftsmen Business Interiors Drada & Duane L. Hoover William F. Morie Douglas L. Cram Janitorial Supply Company David Mullininx Krista Cross William Huber Brie Murray CSE Leon R. Hubrich Musimatic Inc. Bruce & Susan Culbert Will Hudson National Distributing Company Inc. Robert Cunningham Stacy Hutcheson Edward C. Nelson Christopher Dauria Iron Workers Local #387 Kent & Ann Nelson Robert P. Davies Jesse Itzler Jocelyn Nettles Holly A. Deckebach J & J Welding Nordson Corporation Defoor Hills LLC J Keenan Photography LLC Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc. DG Insulation Inc. Scott Jackson Joel O'Neal Mark Diluzio Mr. & Mrs. Jim G. James Sean O'Shaughnessy Distribuidora Limena Inc. John Krol - Legacy Advisors Jimmy Orr Dobbins Thrift Shoppe Joseph Jolly III Jeannette Ortiz Erl Dordal Cecile Jones Dr. & Mrs. John M. Ostrander 16 $500-$999 (cont'd) Nicole Paider James E. Rugg Andrew R. Taylor Sarah Parker Sam's Club #4739 R J & Joe Taylor William A. Parker Sam's Club #4789 Keylon Thompson, Jr. Ann Pasky Samsons Manufacturing Company Total Wine & More Patten Seed Company Teddi Sanford Charles Turner Paulson Mitchell Inc. Savida Sangria Winery University of Georgia College of PCMS Foundation SEI Group Inc. Veterinary Medicine Pete Wallace Rigging & Machinery Moving Inc. Senoia Raceway Cyndee Wallace James M. Pitman Chris Sertich Wal-Mart #1011 Sharon Pittman Servpro Wal-Mart #1311 Mary & Mike Plant Andy Shepherd Wal-Mart #745 Todd S. Pope Richard A. Shoemaker Wal-Mart #754 Wesley Powell Bill Smith The Westin Peachtree Plaza PTL Equipment Jimmy Smith, Perkins & Will Mr. & Mrs. Ernest P. White Quality Wine & Spirits Inc. Roy L. Smith White Weddings LLC Helga Queen Todd Smith Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Rachel Radawec Nancy Snell Michael Wilensky James Ramage Special Olympic GA Fayette County Willie Wiley David M. Ratcliffe Mark Stambaugh Lisa Willis Real Living Realty Advisors Mike Stapleton Wilmar Foods Inc. dba Zaxby's Charles Reyes John Starr Margie Wimberly Patricia Richardson Street Gamz Women of the Moose Griffin Chapter 1288 The River Club Structor Group Glenna Woodyard Gary Rollins Sullivan & Schlieman Ralph B. Wynn, Jr. Danielle Rose Tommy Sullivan Robert Yellowlees Roswell Motors Inc. Joseph Szczecko YourCause LLC Janice Rouille Maria Tassopouls Richard & Michelle Zath

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