Newsletter: August 2003

Well, the fireworks are over, our booth is closed and we have a bit more money in the bank. Although not as profitable as in some previous years, we did net about $9,000, which is nothing to sneeze at. Word is that when the Fourth falls on a “real” weekend, and not on Friday, the sales will pick up. Thanks to all of our fantastic volunteers who kept the booth running harmoniously.

California State Special Olympics results: Hooray for our athletes who brought home the medals at the California State Special Olympics Games in June:

Mike Bernhardt – 1st place in Unified Team Bocci Ball; Mariusz Podpora – 1st place in Team Bocci Ball; Teddy Yoshida and Janice Clark – 2nd place in tennis doubles; Debbie Spomer – 1st place in 100m swim, 2nd place in backstroke, and 4th place in 200m swim; Cindy Curry, Tina Hathaway, Arnold Dalton and David Mohler – 2nd place in Basketball.

Hey, wanna go to da Super Bowl? We’ve got tickets again! next year’s hullabaloo will be in Houston, TX. Details will be coming soon on how you can get in on the chance to win the package, which includes 4 nights’ lodging in Houston.

The Board of Directors recently signed the Affiliation agreement with the Arc-US. This agreement is in effect for one year, during which time we, as members, should be monitoring the policies of The Arc, with an ear to re-signing or resigning in a year’s time.

In Memoriam: Anthony Clark, husband of Lorna Clark and father to three children, including Janice, died May 28. Tony and Lorna were members for many years, and Janice has been active in our sports programs as well as attending Southwest Industries. Tony will be missed by all who knew him.

Coming up:

• August 3 (Sunday) – Family Bowling, Bowl-o-Drome, pre-registration required.
• August 8 (Friday) – Friendship Dance, Nakaoka Center, Gardena.
• August 22 (Friday) – Southwest Industries Annual Picnic.
• (No Board meeting in August)
• Mondays at 7 p.m. – Softball @ City of Gardena Parks & Rec. (Pre-reg. req.)
• Tuesdays at 7 p.m. – Volleball @ City of Gardena Parks & Rec. (Pre-reg. req.)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. – Swimming at Primm Pool. (Pre-reg. req.)