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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USP9mjusLA. Aggie Special Olympics Texas Volunteers. General Meeting September 9, 2009 Koldus 110 9:30 PM. Introduce Officers. Introduce Advisors. Maria Ortega Dr. Fred Clubb Shannon Folger. What is ASOTV?.
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Aggie Special Olympics Texas Volunteers General Meeting September 9, 2009 Koldus 110 9:30 PM
Introduce Advisors Maria Ortega Dr. Fred Clubb Shannon Folger
What is ASOTV? Dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities Build bonds with Athletes and instill in them the Aggie spirit of service and diversity Raise funds for Special Olympics Texas Volunteer at local team’s weekly practices, Area competitions, and state tournaments
Member Requirements • Dues $35/year OR $20/semester • 15 points per semester • 1 point = 1 volunteer hour • 1 point = 1 meeting • Fillout Volunteer Verification Form
Membership Form • Committee Assignments at next meeting (October 7, 2009) • T-shirt included with dues! • Turn in after the meeting
Committees • Community Outreach • Campus Relations • Fundraising • Information Technology • Committee assignments at next meeting!
Become a SOTX Coach • Help athletes develop their skills and become champions! • Promote fair competition at all events • Current sports – bocce, golf, softball, triathlon, aquatics • Winter sports – bowling, powerlifting, volleyball, basketball
Volunteer A Form Volunteers who have regular, close physical contact with athletes Submit complete Volunteer A Form Complete online General Orientation and Protective Behaviors trainings Pass the criminal background check
Volunteer B Form Volunteers who only have limited contact with athletes or who have contact with athletes accompanied by coaches and chaperones E.g., day of event volunteers or certain Torch Run volunteers Complete Volunteer B form on day of event OR prior to event and bring it with you!
Area 6 Golf Tournament • Thursday, September 24th • 8:00AM – 12:00AM • Bryan Municipal Golf Course (206 W. Villa Maria Road Bryan, TX 77801) • Sign up online!
Area 6 Bocce Tournament • Saturday, September 26th • 8:00AM – 4:00PM • W.A. Tarrow Park/Wayne Smith Park (107 Holleman Drive College Station, TX) • Sign up online!
R-Word Awareness Week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRUOL5Rm2XY
R-Word Awareness Week • September 21st – 25th • Using the R-word to describe people with intellectual disabilities, or even using the R-word in ANY manner, is hurtful and disrespectful • Sign up online to pass out flyers, buttons, and educate fellow Aggies!
ASOTV Tailgate • September 26th • 3:30PM Spence Park • Come hang out with local athletes, other ASOTV members, and eat some yummy food! • BTHO UAM!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities • October 19-23 - Fall Classic Promotion @ MSC/Rudder • October 22-24 - Fall Classic in B/CS • November 7 - Area 6 Powerliftingcompetition • November 21 - Area 6 Bowling competition
ASOTV Website • http://asotv.tamu.edu • Sign up for events online • View ASOTV calendar • Learn about Special Olympics Texas mission and goals
ASOTV Email Address • volunteer@asotv.tamu.edu • Questions? • Comments? • Suggestions?
October 7th, 2009 • RUDDER ROOM 301 • 9:30PM Next Meeting Have a great week!