1 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

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Dear Friends,

What we have accomplished in the past, and the work we are doing in the present, has given Special

Olympics New Mexico a clear direction and high level of enthusiasm for the next few years. In 2015 our

organization reaped the benefits of narrowing our focus, educating and empowering our volunteers, and

staying mission driven and athlete centered in making tough decisions. We experienced a year to be

thankful for.

From a State Competition perspective, returning to Las Cruces for our Holiday Classic, competing in

basketball, bowling, and unified team bocce, was the right decision. We were able to provide a full Games

experience for our athletes, families, and coaches, which included the New Mexico State University

Marching Band, a “rockin’” Olympic Village, and a Halloween costume Victory Dance that put the weekend

over the top.

Building inclusive communities, particularly climates of acceptance in our schools continued to grow

through our Project Unify initiative, a school-based program involving students with and without

disabilities, teachers, administrators, and volunteers. By playing sports together during the school day,

Project Unify changed attitudes and behaviors in ways that no other strategies of inclusion have. Youth

leaders are emerging and through this initiative, our students are developing leadership skills by

experiencing the challenges disabilities bring, and then figuring out ways to help work through them. The

impact of this will be felt in years to come in ways not seen today.

Empowering and inspiring the law enforcement community and their families to engage in fundraising

activities with and for Special Olympics athletes resulted in greater awareness statewide and more dollars

going back to local Special Olympics teams. In 2015, New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Torch Run raised

over $168,000 on behalf of the Special Olympics movement, statewide. The Torch Run’s solid

infrastructure, which has been key in ensuring growth, paid off as we celebrated an increase from 24 to 55

registered law enforcement agencies.

Lastly, we added seventeen members to our Champions Together Giving Society in 2015. By making a

five-year commitment to our vision, these donors are helping Special Olympics New Mexico open hearts

and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities. They are making a lasting contribution to a

mission they believe in, and we are seeing a significant impact on our program growth.

It is hard to quantify a year’s worth of work in one report, but at the very core 2015 was about engaging

New Mexicans in a movement that teaches all of us if we can play together – we can live together in a way

that celebrates all abilities and disabilities. Considering our world today, our work is more

meaningful than ever.

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Our Mission Special Olympics New Mexico provides year-round sports

training and athletic competition in a variety of

Olympic-type sports for children and adults with

intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing

opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate

courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of

gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other

Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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State Competitions

State Poly Hockey Championships—Farmington, February

Unified Team Bowling Tournament—Santa Ana, March

State Summer Games—Albuquerque, May

Four Corners Invitational—Farmington, August

State Flag Football Tournament—Albuquerque, August

State Equestrian—Clovis, September

Holiday Classic—Las Cruces, October

North Regional Bowling Tournament—Santa Ana, November

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By the Numbers

3,302 SONM Athletes

328 Young Athletes & Partners

1,225 Coaches

6,173 Volunteers

58 Family Members in Leadership Roles

13 Sports Offered

65 Competition Opportunities

110 Communities Served

76 Registered Local Programs

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Special Olympics World Games

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games took place in Los Angeles from July 25 through August 2. Four athletes from Special Olympics New Mexico participated in the games: Rhythmic Gymnasts Rebecca Amador and Jeannie Garriss, and Golfer Matthew Scates and Unified Golf Partner Todd Phillips.

Matthew & Todd

Rebecca & Jeannie

Results Rebecca Amador Two Gold Medals and one Bronze Medal Jeanie Garriss One Bronze Medal, one Silver Medal and three Gold Medals,

Matthew Scates & Unified Partner Todd Phillips

Bronze Medal

Officer Ana Ortiz

Law Enforcement officer Ana Ortiz of Santa Ana Pueblo served as a Guardian of the Flame of Hope by participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, the last journey of the flame throughout the state of California and into the Special Olympics World Games. Law enforcement personnel are selected for this honor based on their dedication and commitment to the Special Olympics movement.

Officer Ortiz currently serves as Agency Coordinator for Santa Ana Police Department, as well as the North Central Region Coordinator for New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Unified Run Across America

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With sports as the foundation, Special Olympics Project UNIFY is a strategy that offers a unique combination of sports, education and leadership activities to equip young people to create climates of acceptance and inclusion within their schools. The activities and opportunities provided through the program help to reduce bullying and exclusion, combat stereotypes and stigma, and engage youth in social and sports activities that lead to personal growth.

As Project UNIFY in New Mexico continues to expand, we focus not only on extending our reach, but more importantly on having a deeper impact in the school districts where we have implemented our programs.

2013-14 School Year 2014-15 School Year Young Athletes Program Athletes 109 174

Young Athletes Program Partners 124 154

Unified Sports Athletes 284 295

Unified Sports Partners 339 356

“The reason we started Project UNIFY and the reason we continue it are different. When we began Project UNIFY, we wanted to

better serve New Mexico’s students with disabilities. We continue it because we see the value in fostering friendship and building

inclusive communities. Furthermore we see the love of sports in the younger generation we are working with, who will be the future

of the Special Olympics Movement.”

- Victoria Gonzales, SONM Director of School & Community Initiatives

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Special Olympics New Mexico’s Healthy Athletes® initiative provides health screenings free of charge to Special

Olympics athletes in the following areas: Opening Eyes (vision), Special Smiles (dentistry), Fit Feet (podiatry),

FUNfitness (physical therapy), and Health Promotions.

In 2015, Special Olympics New Mexico offered Healthy Athletes screenings at our State Summer Games and

Holiday Classic competitions. A total of 856 Healthy Athletes® screenings were conducted by 409 healthcare

professionals and volunteers. SONM athletes received mouth guards, prescription eyewear and other health

services free of charge through partnerships with the Lion’s Club, Delta Dental, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

NM and Essilor.

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Opening Eyes—235 athletes screened, 189 received prescription glasses or prescription sports goggles

Special Smiles—274 athletes screened,252 received fabricated mouth guards

FUNfitness—112 athletes screened, 51 received referrals for further treatment

Fit Feet—94 athletes screened and evaluated for shoe fittings and ankle/foot pain, 41 received referrals for further treatment

Health Promotions—150 athletes screened, 43 received referrals for further treatment.

Through Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics New Mexico gives its athletes the opportunity to see health professionals who have

experience in treating individuals with disabilities, providing them access to healthcare that improves not only their sports

performances but the quality of their daily life.

“Health Promotion is a relative newcomer to SONM’s Healthy Athletes program. We provide a wide range of Health Promotion services, including health screenings and education, with a strong emphasis on nutrition. A rewarding moment last year was hearing several Special Olympic athletes tell others about the shocking amounts of sugar in many beverages, and that they should choose water instead! I look forward to helping SONM athletes make long term lifestyle changes that can enhance their love of sport, health and total well being.”

- Marta Gentry Munger, MPH, RDN, LD (Clinical Director, Health Promotion)

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In 2015, New Mexico’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (NMLETR) finished its three-year strategic plan with an increase in activated law enforcement agencies around the state. With a growing interest in local businesses “adopting” our LETR agencies financially, New Mexico’s Torch Run raised over $215,000 for our Special Olympics athletes and sports program. About NMLETR The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (NMLETR) is a community-building organization that promotes and empowers New Mexico law enforcement agencies to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Mexico. Celebrating its 34rd anniversary in 2015, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® worldwide was Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle resulting in over $52 million raised for Special Olympics Programs around the world in the 2015 program year.

FUELING THE FLAME: TORCH RUN BY THE NUMBERS

2014 2015 # of LETR Agencies 58 67 # of Agency Activities 24 27 # of total LETR Sponsorship Revenue $49,500 $41,000

# of total LETR Funds Raised $181, 949 $215,000

“Helping people succeed is a vision and passion shared by Special Olympics New Mexico and Wells Fargo. We are proud to collaborate with this inspirational organization that provides those with intellectual challenges a way to demonstrate their abilities and shine through sports. We’re pleased and honored to, once again, serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run.”

– Jennifer Riordan, Vice President Community Relations, Wells Fargo

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Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 569,807

Investments $ 533,692

Accounts Receivable $ 41,315

Inventory $ 2,051

Prepaid Expenses $ 8,268

Endowment $ 68,387

Property & Equipment $ 26,997

TOTAL $ 1,250,517

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Funding Sources

Special Events $ 393,348

In-Kind $ 522,974

Direct Marketing $ 245,183

Contributions $ 726,088

Sponsorships $ 257,815

Grants & Contracts $ 295,000

Other Income $5,902

Investment Income $ 999

TOTAL $ 2,447,309

Liabilities & Net Assets

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable $ 5,753

Accrued Liabilities $ 14,211

Deferred Revenue $ 5,000

Lease Payable $ 19,988

Total Liabilities $ 44,952

Net Assets

Unrestricted $1,162,915

Permanently Restricted $42,650

Total Net Assets $ 1,250,565

TOTAL ASSETS & LIABILITIES $ 1,250,517

Expenses

Program Services $ 1,740,834

Fundraising $ 406,184

Management $ 170,348

TOTAL $ 2,317,366

“SONM’s financial health continues to grow and

2015 was no exception. Assets increased by 13%

from 2014 and liabilities by 8% from 2014. We

are proud to share that 75% of every dollar

spent went to program services, as we remain

athlete-centered in all we do.”

- Steve Pino, Treasurer, 2015 Board of Directors

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Hall of Fame Sponsors

The following Hall of Fame Sponsors gave $20,000 or

more to Special Olympics New Mexico in 2015.

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“We are proud of our 20-year relationship with Special Olympics New Mexico, and so happy that our food, and our people, have contributed to their Games year after year. As a company, we’re committed to supporting our local community and helping to play a part in the success of im-portant events like the Special Olympics, and are so glad that we’ve been able to bring smiles to the faces of so many incredible local athletes throughout the past two decades.”

- Ron Rule, Blake’s Lotaburger CEO

The following Victory Sponsors gave $10,000 or more in

in-kind donations to Special Olympics New Mexico in 2015.

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Chairman

Jack Eichorn, Owner

The Eichorn Company

Vice Chairman

Karen Hudson, Owner

Hudson Commercial

Vice Chairman

Bob Scanlon, Group Engagement Manager

Humana Health Insurance

Secretary

Ryan Danoff, Attorney

Michael L. Danoff & Assoc. P.C.

Treasurer

Steve Pino, Corporate Controller

Century Service Corporation

Athlete

Jeffrey Ramirez

Special Olympics Las Cruces

Tom Padilla

Senior Vice President

HUB International

Trish Stuart

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Conoco Phillips

Ryan Garcia

Assistant Vice President

Wells Fargo

David Harnick, DDS, MSD

Orthodontist

Harnick Orthodontics

Darren Wilkins

Energy Trader

PNM

Mark Wiggins

Owner/Operator

Mark’s Casa Chevrolet

Brad Hutchins

Senior Associate Athletics Director

University of New Mexico

Walter Bolic

President & CEO

Delta Dental of New Mexico

Craig Amundson

Owner

Precision Door Service

Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder

Community Relations Coordinator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield NM

Dub Girand

President

Highway Supply, LLC

Warren Ellis

Managing Partner

Mass Mutual Financial Group SW

Cathy Tingstrom, PhD

Asst. Professor, Graduate

Coordinator – Adapted PE,

University of New Mexico

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“It has been another highly successful year at Special Olympics New Mexico. We have welcomed several hundred new athletes with intellectual disabilities and their families from all around our state. Experiencing the courage, determination, joy and heartfelt appreciation displayed by our athletes as they competed brought so much pride to our organization’s leadership. Our passionate and dedicated Board of Directors remain grateful to the many coaches, community partners, volunteers, and donors who played a role in improving the quality of life for our deserving athletes.”

- Jack Eichorn, Board Chair 2015

Executive Committee

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Craig and Erica Amundson

Marc Arellano

Mohamad and Vicki Assaad

Cris Beck

Kirk Bolles

Kenneth Bower

Bruce and Julie Braswell

Blake Brown

Rob Burpo

Lionel and Karil Candelaria

Brock Carter, Safety Counselling, Inc.

Dan and Lorie Castilleja

John and Linda Charzuk

Bret and Consuelo Cowder

Steve Chavez, WisePies Pizza and Salad

Jack Eichorn

Warren and Julia Ellis

Cole and Kelcy Flanagan

Suzanne Frazier

Pam and Scott Garrett

Dub and Robin Girand

Bill and Jess Golden

Martha Greenleaf

John Haarlow

Darren and Kimberly Haltom

David and Connie Harnick, Harnick Orthodontics,

Keith and Jeannie Harris

Freddie Hidalgo

Dave and Rhonda Hill

Sam and Judy Honegger

Tommy and Karen Hudson

Terry and Connie Johnson

Pat and Cindy Joseph

Joe Justice

Suzanne Barker-Kalangis

Darrel and Sandra Kindig

Jerry and Lisa Lujan

Ann Cadier-Kim and Patrick Magee

Randy Martin

Randy Mascorella

Dale and Norma McLaughlin

Bob and Sarah McMahon

John and Millie McMahon

Anthony and Liz Motto

Bob and Betsy Murphy

Frank and Nina Nye

Patricia Nye, MD

Tom and Kimberly Padilla

Randy and Laurel Perkins

Steven and Cara Pino

Judy Rowley

John and Susie Sandager

Bobby and Sue Supple

Duffy and Jean Ann Swan

Richie Tabet

Bob and Patricia Tabor

Mark and D'Ette Wiggins

Miguel and Gabby Wiggins

Darren Wilkins

Champions Together Giving Society

The Champions Together Giving Society was created in November 2014 at the first-ever Champions Together

Fundraising Breakfast. Our Giving Society is made up of individuals that have invested in the vision of Special

Olympics New Mexico by pledging their support over a five-year time period.

We deeply appreciate the commitment from the following donors in helping us Transform Lives through Sport,

Build Inclusive Communities, and Improve the Quality of Life for our athletes.

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Randy Mascorella Executive Director

Chris Page Director of Sports Competition & Program

Christine Roybal Director of Development & Special Events

Kristin Garcia Director of Philanthropy Victoria Gonzales Director of School & Community Initiatives Oscar Solis Director of Operations, Law Enforcement Torch Run

Ethel Gregory Director of Coaches Education & Training

Scott Hardy Liaison, Law Enforcement Torch Run

Erin Gallegos Communications Manager

Alice Hanson Director of Finance

Jayne Thurman Volunteer Affairs/ Administrative Assistant S

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Area Directors

Debra Lisenbee

Area 1 Director, Farmington

Shauna Stephens

Area 2 Director, Santa Fe

Ronda Norfleet

Area 3 Director, Las Cruces

Carolyn Olson

Area 4 Director, Carlsbad

Jena Waddell

Area 5 Director, Albuquerque

Janie Lee Hall

Area 6 Director, Gallup

Chapter Staff

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