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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA

Summer 2021

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 2

2020 OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNERS

TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE 2021 STATE

TRADITIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Please join us in Aberdeen to help us with this long overdue celebration! Spirit of a Champion Award Correna Templar (Rapid City Storm)

Don Baker Award Dawn Ruhlman (Brookings)

Family Of The Year Laura Fossen Family (Spearfish)

Unity Award Kaylee Namken (Vermillion)

Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award) Peggy Heermann (Aberdeen)

Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award) Michael Fletcher (Sioux Falls)

Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award) AGROPUR (Lake Norden)

The first half of 2021 hasn’t exactly been business as usual, but it is safe to say we are trending in the right direction. Our fundraising team has been in the field for months and the sports team is hopeful for a Fall Classic complete with a dance, ban-quet, and a full slate of sport.

There is optimism, albeit cautious opti-mism. Globally, studies have shown that people with ID are 2-4x more likely to die

from COVID-19 than the general popula-tion. In the United States, the most recent study shows that people with ID are almost 6x more likely to die from COVID-19. Spe-cial Olympics encourages everyone who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, to be vac-cinated. Being vaccinated will help protect you from getting COVID-19, prevent seri-ous illness, and may also help protect peo-ple around you.

PERSPECTIVE

So Long, Friend

Every once in a while you get the great pleasure of

knowing a person who is a real-life Norm. You know,

Norm the guy from the TV show Cheers. That was

Bill Clucas. The second he entered a room there was

a chorus of “Bill” filling the space. It’s hard to explain

but everyone would somehow be happier just be-

cause he was there. He would work the room with

that distinct Boston accent, giving everyone the ap-

propriate amount of crap. He had time for everyone

and he made those who knew him better… better

athletes, better coaches, but mostly just better

people.

Bill’s legacy as a Special

Olympics Coach, mentor,

and friend will live on in our

hearts and memories. But I

know that everyone who

knew him wishes we had

more time with him. We

will miss you, dear friend.

-SOSD Staff

YOUR ESTATE PLANNING

• You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as

a beneficiary in your will.


a beneficiary in your insurance policies.


a beneficiary in your retirement accounts.

• You can even donate appreciated stock today

without any capital gains to report… a huge

tax savings!

Contact Darryl Nordquist, President/CEO for more info

Cell Phone: 605.376.8613


SPORTS AND FITNESS

With a few modifications, athletes

were able to get back to the track

meets.

A huge thank you to our athletes,

coaches, families, and volunteers for

so graciously rolling with the punch-

es as we worked our way through

some murky water together!

Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area

Location: Hayti Brandon Spearfish

Date: May 21 May 22 May 22

Delegations: 9 10 8

Athletes 84 252 162

AREA SUMMER GAMES Through rainstorm, wind, and sun the good times and the good vibes continued well into the summer.

AREA SPRING GAMES

Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area

Location: Watertown Vermillion Rapid City

Date: June 25 June 26 June 26

Delegations: 8 9 7

Athletes 89 185 166


SPORTS AND FITNESS

IN MEMORY OF BEVERLY OLDHAM

MYLES & JEANETTE KENNEDY

SPEARFISH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

A & A Storage - Belle Fourche

AMS Building Systems

Clay Union Electric

Dakota Lumber - Belle Fourche

Darren & Lynn Paulson

Debra & Keith Thomas

Dane & Debra Sanger

In Memory of Charles Purcell

In Honor of Chelsea Popham

Fred & Barbara Grubb

Hartford Steak Co.

Herren-Schempp Building Supply

Hills Interiors - Belle Fourche

Kirk Hogen

Lana & Arthur Rusch

Lowell Cook Construction

Masaba

Thompson Law

USD School Of Health Sciences

SD Physical Therapy Assoc

Turbak Law Office, PC

VanLaecken Orthodontics

Vermillion Civic Council

Vermillion Optimist Club

...May others be as kind to you as you have been to us.


On July 12th and 13th, 74 athletes

pulled on their boots and dusted off

their cowboy hats for the 27th edi-

tion of our State Equestrian compe-

tition.

Thank you to the Huron community

and Dean Toman for serving as our

competition coordinator. We could-

n’t do it without you!

SPORTS AND FITNESS

EQUESTRIAN Aberdeen-SPURS 26

Larchwood Independent 1

Mitchell Outlaws 6

Rapid City-SunCatcher 14

Sioux Falls-HorsePower 9

Valley Springs-Agape 3

Watertown-Saddle Up 15

WE APPRECIATE YOU DELANY ZOE

FOOTHILLS JR. QUEEN

CAROLYN BLANCHFORD JACKRABBIT STAMPEDE AMBASSADOR

GABRIELLA REBELEIN

JR MISS RODEO ABERDEEN

KATIE SCHMIT MISS SD TEEN USA

CAROLINE PETTEY MISS SD USA

AGTEGRA VOLUNTEERS

KIWANIS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS


New Program Launched Physical fitness is a key part of the Special Olympics mis-

sion. Fitness is the state of optimal health and performance

through adequate physical activity, nutrition, and hydration.

For athletes to be fit, they must practice healthy habits year

-round and lifelong. Every Special Olympics South Dakota

program has been invited to join our Fit 5 Club. The goal of

this fitness programming is to empower athletes and their

supporters to take

charge of their health

and fitness by providing

the necessary educa-

tion, social support, op-

portunities, and track-

ing of progress.

If your delegation

would like to learn

more about our Fit 5

Club, please contact

Johna at the State

office.

SPORTS AND FITNESS

4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers and 125,000 spec-

tators will help make the 2022 USA Games the larg-

est ever.

Athletes and Unified partners, don’t delay. The ap-

plication deadline is August 31, 2021.

Visit www.sosd.org to get your application today!

Applications Are Being Accepted Athletics 2 Female Athletes 2 Male Athletes

Bowling 2 Female Athletes 2 Male Athletes

Equestrian 1 Female Athlete 1 Male Athlete

Unified Bocce 1 Female Athlete 1 Female Unified Partner 1 Male Athlete 1 Male Unified Partner

New Partnership Forged

Special Olympics South Dakota and Empower U have

partnered up to provide coaches and athletes some valu-

able pieces of training.

Sports physical therapists, Nathan LeMaster (left) and

Tyler Anderson (right) joined forces with SOSD athletes

John McHale and Nick Mills to shoot videos focusing on

three areas of training: running (long and short dis-

tance), jumping, and throwing.

These videos provide athletes and coaches extensive

warm-up, cool-down, and training tips covering all three

track and field disciplines.

We are thankful for this partnership with Empower U and

their desire to make sure the athletes of SOSD are pre-

pared for action!


WHAT IS THE TRUCK CONVOY?

The Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support for

Special Olympics. What started as a local event in Florida in 2001, the event has

evolved into an international movement with Convoys in over 24 states and 4

provinces annually.

The South Dakota Convoy began in Sioux Falls and Rapid City in 2003 with an

event being held in both locations for the first 2 years. In 2005, Sioux Falls con-

tinued and has been going strong ever since. In 2014, the Rapid City Convoy

was restarted and is growing steadily. The South Dakota Convoys, since 2003,

have had a total of 1,971 trucks involved and have raised over $729,000 for the

South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

HOW DOES THE TRUCK CONVOY RAISE MONEY?

To participate, 'truckers' pay a $100 fee before or at registration. During the

event, both locations hold auctions for valuable items as well as for the prestig-

ious title of Lead Truck. The Convoy solicits corporate sponsors and engages

community partners to contribute financially to this great fundraising event for

a great cause

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

100% of the funds go directly to support and benefit the Law Enforcement

Torch Run, Special Olympics South Dakota's largest grassroots fundraising cam-

paign. Special Olympics South Dakota has over 2,750 Athletes statewide and is

growing larger every day.

DEVELOPMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

Sioux Falls Truck Convoy W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Friday, September 17

10:00 a

4:00 p - 8:30 p

5:00 p - 8:00 p

7:00 p

Dusk

Trucks Can Arrive

Truck Registration

Food & Beverages

Poker Tournament

Light Show

Saturday, September 18

6:30 a - 8:45 a

6:30 a - 8:15 a

9:00 a

9:40 a

10:00 a

10:15 a

11:30 a - 1:00 p

11:30 a - 4:00 p

12:45 p

3:00 p

Truck Registration

Coffee & Donuts

Presentations

Lead Truck Bidding

Trucks Line Up

Trucks Leave

Lunch

Truck Show

Auction

Raffle & Awards

Schedule & times subject to change

Rapid City Truck Convoy Black Hills Harley Davidson

Friday, September 10

4:00 p - 6:00 p

5:30 p

Dusk

Truck Registration &

Meal

Corn Hole Tourny

Light Show

Saturday, September 11

7:00 a - 9:00 a

9:00 a

10:00 a

11:00 a

12:00 p

Registration &

Breakfast

Mandatory Drivers

Meet, Opening

Ceremony & Truck

Bid

Trucks Leave

Lunch

Auction & Awards

BIG RIGS. BIG HEARTS.

BIG RESULTS

2021 marks the milestone 40th an-

niversary of the national Law En-

forcement Torch Run® for Spe-

cial Olympics.

Since its inception in 1981, LETR

has raised more than 904 million

dollars globally. Annually, more

than 111,000 dedicated and com-

passionate law enforcement mem-

bers carry the Flame of Hope, sym-

bolizing courage and celebrating

diversity uniting committees

around the globe.

Special Olympics is proud of our

relationship with the Law Enforce-

ment Torch Run® and grateful for

their support that makes much of

our mission possible.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LETR!

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Thank you to MJ Daulsin Roofing

Company for your partnership with

Special Olympics South Dakota!

For every invoice they send out

they will donate a portion of their

earnings to us.

We Appreciate You!

When: Friday, August 6, 2021

Where: Maverick Air Center, Sioux Falls

Registration: Begins at 4:00 pm

Start: 5:00 pm

This ultimate man vs. machine chal-

lenge tests your strength as our teams

attempt to pull a vintage B-24 airplane.

Awards will be given to the fastest

teams in each category: Fitness/Gym,

Law Enforcement, SO athletes, and

Open.

We will also give away $200 and $100

gift cards to a local restaurant to the

teams who raise the most money.

Call to register today!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL PULL


On March 26, 2021, Great Shots in

Sioux Falls hosted our inaugural

“Golf Fore Special Olympics” event.

Over 150 people competing in

teams of three golfers participated

in this scramble style tournament.

North of $7,000 was raised.

It was a fun event for both golfers

and non-golfers itching to get out-

side and on the course.

FORE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Shout out to Safari Bar & Grill and Ren-ner Corner Meats for allowing us to be a part of your non-profit meat raffle.

Your generosity allowed us to raise $530 for our athletes!


Our latest round of Chase the Ace was

brought to you through our partner-

ship with Tinners and Wileys pubs in

Sioux Falls.

Congratulations to Traci Vic from Har-

risburg for finding the ace in the 13th

week of the chase.

We had so much fun we will be start-

ing a new round of Chase the Ace

soon! Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, or

10 for $35. You need not be present to

win.

Call Jill at the state office to join the

fun!


The Law Enforcement Torch Run

and SOSD are once again hosting

Pigskin Madness! This fundraiser

combines two of our favorite

things—football and raising money

for Special Olympics South Dakota!

Tickets can be purchased for $20

and are being sold across the state

by the SOSD State Office, South Da-

kota law enforcement, and Special

Olympics local groups.

Ticket owners are assigned four ran-

domly drawn teams each week. To-

tal points scored by your four teams

are added together to give you a

weekly total. Each ticket lasts for

the entire 18 weeks of the regular

professional football season. Partic-

ipates will have 162 chances to win

throughout the season.

We will be awarding prizes to the

top 8 highest scores, as well as the

lowest score. Over $600 will be

awarded each week! At the end of

the 18 weeks, a Grand Prize winner

will be announced for the individual

who has the highest accumulated

score over the season. This winner

will receive $500.00.

Contact the State Office at 605-331-

4117 if you are interested in selling

a book or purchasing a ticket.

You can also purchase tickets online

at www.sosd.pigskinmadness.org.

For more information or to check

weekly results, visit our website at

www.sosd.org.

Tickets must be purchased by 5:00

pm on September 9, 2021.

Casey’s Campaign Shines Again

During two weeks in April 2021, 47 Casey's Stores throughout the state offered

their customers the opportunity to round-up their purchase with proceeds go-

ing to Special Olympics South Dakota. This year we raised $22,718!

We very much appreciate the Casey’s stores throughout the state and their em-

ployees who were the driving force

behind the success of this campaign.

http://sosd.pigskinmadness.org/


What will cops do for Special Olympics

South Dakota athletes? The better

question is “What won’t they do?”

On July 16, 2021, Cops took the rooftops

of Flyboy Donuts in

Sioux Falls blatantly

bribing patrons to do-

nate to SOSD in ex-

change for yummy

Flyboy donut incen-

tives. This legal crime

spree raised $5,555.

Thank you Flyboy for this annual partner-

ship… we appreciate you!

Save The Date! Come see us at various

Sioux Falls HY-Vee stores on

October 9, 2021, and get

razzed by a Cop on a Roof-

top. They will be stuck up

there until their donation

goal is reached. So come on,

show a cop some love!

On August 17, 2021, members of the

Law Enforcement Torch Run will be run-

ning food and cleaning tables at the four

Culver’s locations in Sioux Falls spread-

ing awareness and raising “tips” for

SOSD.

Stop for a Butterburger today and drop

your spare change into the Change for

Change jars. You will be treated to a

wonderful meal and you will be treating

our athletes to amazing SO events….

Win, win!

Officer Nancy Lehner

(Retired) has been an LETR

volunteer extraordinary for

many years. Nancy gifts us

hundreds of hours of her

time annually. You’re the

best, Nancy!



IT’S A WRAP! Location Date $ Raised

Redfield March 13 $5,000+

Vermilion April 10 $19,956

Watertown (virtual) April 12 - 26 $4,500

Sioux Falls May 1 $42,744

A huge thank you to our

friends at Graham Tire for

the invite to be a part of

this annual golf event that

takes place at Willow Run

in Sioux Falls

$3,110 was raised to ben-

efit SOSD. This event is

always fun to work and

see familiar faces taking

to the course to help our

2,700 athletes statewide.

Pictured Left: LETR staff

Jill and Turner selling

raffle tickets and shirts at

the 6th hole.

Thank you to one and all who braved

the wind, cold, frigid waters, (and in

the case of the Sioux Falls plunge

the heat) to help us raise money for

the athletes of SOSD. Your generosi-

ty is greatly appreciated!

2021 Virtual Torch Run

Our 2nd Virtual Torch Run recently wrapped. For two

weeks in June, LETR personnel along with our sup-

porters ran the Flame of Hope across the state… vir-

tually of course!

Vermillion Dr. Jacob Quail was our top fundraiser.

Thank you to Dr. Quail and everyone who participat-

ed. You are much appreciated!



It seems this program gets more important

and more exciting each year.

Our work continues to focus not just on the

elimination of the R-word but on the creation

of a new reality: inclusion for all people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities at

school, in the workplace, and society in gen-

eral.

Judging by our participation numbers, it seems

safe to assume the schools in South Dakota

are enthusiastic supporters of this mission.

• We think you had fun with our “anything goes”

color pallet this year. So, let’s do it again!

• All winter wearables will be loved (i.e. scarves,

hats mittens, head bands)

• Our goal is 400 pieces

• Due date is March 1, 2022

Thank you crafters!

BITS & PIECES

#ChooseToInclude I 03.03.21

Athletes, for you to

perform at your best,

you need to know the

rules of the sports you

are playing. Visit our

website at

www.sosd.org and

download yours today!

Year Schools Year Schools Year Schools

2021 173 2017 104 2013 31

2020 141 2016 98 2012 8

2019 133 2015 74 2011 5

2018 117 2014 69

This amazing inclusion project was completed by Spearfish students. SOSD staff celebrating the day of inclusion


Welcome to Team SOSD,

Hanna!

Hi everyone! I'm Hanna Zerr. I am a sports fanatic, for-

mer collegiate athlete, and my favorite title I have is

“older sister.” I was born and raised in Minnesota but

have lived in Sioux Falls since 2018. I obtained my Un-

dergraduate Degree from Bemidji State University in

Sports Administration and most recently graduated

from Augustana University with a Master's Degree in

Sports Administration and Leadership.

While in graduate school preparing to enter the work-

force, I kept asking myself “what's next” and saw my

two younger sisters light up when they talked about

working with people with intellectual disabilities. Spe-

cial Olympics has a significant impact on our house,

with all three of us working within the field.

Being a collegiate athlete at Bemidji State provided me

a platform to volunteer

with Special Olympics and

that was an invaluable

experience. Volunteering

at the Track and Field

events in the spring was

amazing, my favorite

event was the long jump.

Seeing athletes light up

from their successes was

something that pushed

me to want a career at

Special Olympics South Dakota. SOSD is an amazing

place to make an impact in others' lives while providing

compassion and empathy along the way.

Hanna will be working with Unified Champion Schools

and can be reached at [email protected].

YOU GUESSED IT, WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN! WHAT: SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week

movement challenge to see how many minutes

of exercise participants can complete each

week.

WHEN: Registration opens August 6 - Septem-

ber 1. SONA Move Challenge runs September 13

- November 7.

WHO: Participants will have the choice of com-

peting as an Individual (Special Olympics ath-

letes only), Doubles (traditional or Unified), or as

part of a Team (traditional or Unified)

Look for registration materials coming your way

soon!

SONA Move Challenge Part 1

For 8 weeks this past spring, SOSD Athletes and Unified Part-

ners walked, biked, danced, and everything in-between during

the Special Olympics North America MOVE CHALLENGE.

Congratulations to everyone who

participated, because after all, your

health is your wealth!

These athletes averaged at least 100 minutes of purposeful

activity per week:

Abbie Benz

Anthony Schweigert

John McHale

Chana Sandoval

Laura Zahn

Dalton Blauer

Garet Alickson

Keelee Rosales

Jarred Dahl

3415

2613

2525

2439

2295

2080

2040

1945

1620

Kaylie Pederson

Blaine Jemming

Erin Gustaf

Kelsey Wollman

Jordan Houseman

Katryna Meyer

Autumn Templar

Matilda VanBerkum

Correna Templar

1166

1140

1100

1095

1090

1020

1014

1010

924

BITS & PIECES

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Meet your ALC members. We are here to serve YOU!

Wendy Addington Spearfish Peaks

Kayla Bruna Brookings

Ashley Clark Sioux Falls Fireworks

Jamie Davey Rapid City Flame

Melissa Heckel Spearfish Peaks

Kyle Hegge SESDAC Vermillion

Chris Hilla Sioux Falls Fireworks

Mari Ibis Sioux Falls Fireworks

Nick Mills Sioux Falls Fireworks

Mike Murfield Sioux Falls Fireworks

Keelee Rosales Spearfish Peaks

Dawn Ruhlman Brookings

Derek Smith Sioux Falls Fireworks

David Tanner Rapid City Storm

Correna Templar Rapid City Storm

Victor Weigel Aberdeen HCE

Denelle Wilson Sioux Falls Fireworks

BITS & PIECES

What is an Athlete Leadership Council (ALC)? We are a group of athletes who meet using a well-thought-

out agenda to discuss Special Olympics topics important to

us. We then make recommendations to Program leadership.

Formerly known as the Athlete Input Council, we have been

organized and meeting since 2013. Two members of the ALC

also serve on the SOSD Board of Directors.

Fellow athletes, if you have an idea or concern, talk to one of

us… let’s work together!

ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL


UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS

Our Goal: Schools that Welcome

All People

Young people today face many

challenges, from achieving

personal and academic success to

feeling emotionally and physically

safe. In particular, students with

disabilities are 2-3 times more

likely to be bullied than their peers

without disabilities.* To

combat this, the Special

Olympics Unified Champion

Schools program is aimed at

promoting social inclusion

for students with intellectual

disabilities through

intentionally planned and

implemented activities affecting

system-wide change.

With sports as the foundation, the

three-component model offers a

unique combination of effective

activities that equip young people

with tools and training to create

sports, classrooms, and school

climates of acceptance. These are

school climates where students

with disabilities feel welcome and

are routinely included in, and feel a

part of, all activities, opportunities

and functions. This is accomplished

by implementing inclusive sports,

inclusive youth leadership

opportunities, and whole school

engagement. The program is

designed to be woven into the

fabric of the school, enhancing

current efforts and providing rich

opportunities that lead to

meaningful change in creating a

socially inclusive school that

supports and engages all learners.

Together we are creating a Unified

Generation that Chooses to

Include.

OUR WORK Special Olympics is a global movement

that unleashes the human spirit every

day around the world through the trans-

formative power and joy of sport.

Through programming in sports, health,

education, and community building, Spe

cial Olympics is tackling the inactivity,

stigma, isolation, and injustice that peo-

ple with intellectual disabilities (ID) face.

Our work goes far beyond sports events,

driving social change that enables full

social participation for people with ID.

Proven to Increase Inclusion Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special

Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes

everyone. #UnifiedGeneration


Gold $1,000 and above January – June, 2021

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Dept of SD VFW Eggebraaten, Kip & Joanne Feilmeier, Alan & Connie First Bank and Trust First Dakota National Bank First PREMIER Bank FleetFarm Frontstream GMG, LLC Grand Falls Casino Resort Great Western Bank Harrenga, Jim & Jane Hitt III, Henry W Hy-vee, Inc Independent Agents of Sioux Falls Infinity Implant & Sedation WTN, LLC J & W Diesel & Truck Service, Inc JDS Industries, Inc Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette Knights of Columbus Marmen Energy McHale, Dr. Michael & Jean

Midcontinent Communications Midwest Truck Insurance Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation Mollison, Susan K Nagel, Paul Nordquist, Gary & Anne Northwestern Energy - Sioux Falls Olson, Eric & Mary Peterbilt of Sioux Falls Pioneer Bank & Trust Reznicek, David G Roelofs, Lois A Sammons Corporation Sanford Health Scheels Scherschlight, Jeffry Schieffer, Kevin SD American Legion Auxiliary Silverstar Car Wash Siouxland K & K Construction, Inc South Dakota Community Foundation South Dakota High School Coaches Assoc

South Dakota Police Chief's Association South Dakota Sheriff Association South Dakota State Council Spartan Emergency Response Spearfish Police Auxiliary ST. Thomas More Catholic Church State of South Dakota Subway Synchrony Financial Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc Velma L Vincent Trust Vinyl Taco Walmart Foundation Watertown Community Foundation Wells Fargo Community Support Camp. Williquors, Inc Xcel Energy - Sioux Falls Zonta Club of Spearfish Area

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Your generosity is humbling, appreciated, and we thank you!


Your generosity is humbling, appreciated, and we thank you!

Dedications January – June, 2021

In Honor of Benjamin Hamilton

Union Pacific Charity Custodial

In Honor of Dustin Tetzlaff

Dacotah Bank

In Honor of Noah Pierce

Pierce, Mary & Rodney

Wells Fargo Foundation

In Memory of Velma L Vincent

Velma L Vincent Trust

In Memory of Bev Oldham

Bolton, Gene

Butler, John T & Sandra K

Curtiss McClain Family

Gangelhoff, James C & Sherry K

Isburg, R Sally & Daryl L

Jelbert, Judith

Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette

Labor, Robert F & Dianne F

Lantis, Mary Ellen

Lillibridge, Linda M

Macy, Randall & Eylene

Mariette Rames Trust Account

Mutchler, Charles N & Joan F

Pohlman, Lynn & Brad

Rasmussen, Kent L

Reeds, Thomas W

Rembold, Karen M

Romkema, Priscilla & Fred

Swarthout, Suzanne J & Rev Douglas A

Thorman, Jason E & Lorrie R

Wolberg, Gary R & Cynthis F Bates

Zwetzig, Barbara A

In Memory of Bill Clucas

Anderson, Jerry W & Judy A

Arnold, Julie & Robert

Clucas, WJ & JR

Hanks, Kenneth & Phyllis

McSherry, Chris

Meendering, Larry

VanderPol, Travis & Dawn

In Memory of Bruce & Ann Leslie

American Family Insurance Agency, Inc

Andernacht, Judy

Continental Casualty Company

Gonnerman, Sharon

Grogan, Brian J & Renee J

Jacobson, Steven W

Kallhoff, Andra & Larry

Langdon, Clara

In Memory of Charles Purcell in honor of

Chelsea Popham

Sanger, Dane & Debra

In Memory of Dale Dickmeyer

Wells Fargo Community Support campaign

In Memory of Dr Keith Kelts

Brossart, Lori

In Memory of Janice Kapelle

Buckley, Steven & Denise A

In Memory of Kathy Jo Krapf

Johnson, Dr. Verland E

In Memory of Katy Reichling

Freiwald, Karin & Lee

Kranz, Nicholas J & Diane

Kruger, Charlene

Lemme, Barry & Dorene

Miller, Monti R & Carol E

Reichling, Kathryn

Towle, Jeanette A

Turbak, Roger & Lissa

In Memory of MaryLois Reichling

Salisbury, Mary Lynn

In Memory of Ranae Soulek

Feilmeier, Alan & Connie

Johnson, Debra

Kirwan, Nancy J

Payer, Norma J & Todd

Schaar, Jerome & Sandra

Soulek, Della M

In Memory of Rhonda Jarabek

Jarabek, Tyler

In Memory of Susan Mollison

Mollison, Susan K

In Memory of Tanya Loomis

Daniel, Chrysella

Eichstadt, Carl

Eichstadt, Craig & Gail

In Memory of Tom Bauer

Bergstrom, Brett & Elizabeth M Bauer

—— In Memoriam ——

Bill Clucas - Supporter Dee DiMemmo - Supporter Joyce Nelson - Supporter


STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT November 5 - 7, 2021 Aberdeen

STATE UNIFIED TOURNAMENT

November 20 & 21, 2021 Sioux Falls

Contact Us

800 E. I-90 Lane

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

1.800.585.2114 or 1.605.331.4117

Fax: 1.605.331.4328

www.sosd.org

Board of Directors

Rich Mulholland - Spearfish (Chair)

Jon Cole - Vermillion (Vice Chair)

Maynard Konechne - Kimball (Sec)

Jim Boadwine - Sioux Falls

Philip Collins - Mitchell

Sherry Grismer - Black Hawk

Peggy Heermann - Aberdeen

David Herbster - Vermilion

Chris Hilla - Sioux Falls

Curt Jacobs - Spearfish

Tim Jensen - Sioux Falls

Myles Kennedy - Spearfish

Amy Pipke - Rapid City

Jamie Rounds - Crooks

Marilyn Ruhlman - Brookings

Paul Schmig - South Shore

Michelle Paulsen Surrmeyer - Sioux Falls

David Tanner - Rapid City

S O S D S t a f f

Darryl Nordquist President/CEO

Melanie Frosch

VP - Sports and Competition

Chad VanderPoel Assistant Sports Director

John McHale

Sports Assistant

Cathy Grubb Black Hills Area Director

Haley Zerr

Southeast Area Director

Johna Thum VP - Field Services

Twila Hansen Office Manager

Julie Briggs

VP - Outreach

Hanna Zerr Asst Unified Champion

City School Director

Jill Kvanli LETR Event Manager

Turner Gaines

LETR Event Manager

Nick Mills Administrative Assistant

Carl Rapp

VP - Development

Schedule of Events 2021

July 12-13 State Equestrian Huron

August 14 BH Area Bocce Rapid City

August 21 BH Area Softball Rapid City

August 28 SE Area Softball Sioux Falls

August 29 SE Area Bocce Sioux Falls

September 10-11 Truck Convoy Rapid City

September 17-18 Truck Convoy Sioux Falls

September 17-19 Fall Classic Rapid City

October 14 NE Area Unified Bowl Watertown

October 15 NE Area Singles Bowl Aberdeen

October 15 BH Area Singles Bowl Rapid City

October 16 BH Area Unified Bowl Rapid City

October 16 SE Area Singles Bowl Sioux Falls

October 23 SE Area Unified Bowl Mitchell

November 5-7 State Traditional Bowl Aberdeen

November 20-21 State Unified Bowl Sioux Falls


SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE STATEWIDE PARTNERS

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics South Dakota @SO South Dakota1 @specialolympicssd

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