2013 Level of Excellence $10,000 $7,500

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1 2014 Handbook

2 2013 Level of Excellence $10,000 Branford Police Department Bridgeport Police Department Department of Correction Central office/k-9 Unit Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department Fairfield University Department of Public Safety Hartford Police Department New Britain Police Department South Windsor Police Department York Correctional Institution $7,500 Cheshire Manson Youth Department of Correction Connecticut State Police Danbury Police Department Enfield Police Department Guilford Police Department Hamden Police Department Wolcott Police Department Woodbridge Police Department

3 2013 Level of Excellence $5,000 Fairfield Police Department Madison Police Department Southern Connecticut State University Police Department $2,500 Berlin Police Department Bristol Police Department Brookfield Police Department Canton Police Department Cheshire Police Department Coventry Police Department Department of Correction-Central Transport Unit Farmington Police Department Glastonbury Police Department Groton City Police Department Monroe Police Department New Haven Correctional Center New Milford Police Department Newtown Police Department Osborn Correctional Institution Ridgefield Police Department Sacred Heart University Department of Public Safety Torrington Police Department Waterford Police Department Watertown Police Department Willard-Cybulski CI Wilton Police Department

4 Department Awards Connecticut Police Chief s Association Award Presented to South Windsor Police Department Connecticut State Police Award (CSP) Presented to Traffic Services Unit Department of Correction Award Presented to Department of Correction Central Office/K-9 Unit International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Award Presented to Fairfield University Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Joel Kent Tip-a-Cop Award Presented to: South Windsor Police Department

5 A MESSAGE FROM LETR DIRECTORS Todd Pelazza, Director of Public Safety, Fairfield University Lt. Don Crabtree, Wethersfield Police Department, & Captain Joseph Carlone, Department of Correction The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which reaffirms our beliefs that with hope and dedication, we can see achievement and self-worth realized by any individual. It is our belief that people with cognitive disabilities, by their involvement in Special Olympics, can show the community at large that there are no limits to human potential or the human spirit. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraising public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics and is a year-round commitment made by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics. It has raised $46 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world in It has become our priority within the law enforcement community and a source of pride within our profession. Officers assist throughout the year at various competitions. We encourage you to come out at present awards at any of the events. We are the Guardians of the Flame of Hope. We would like to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication during this past year. We look forward to continuing to work with everyone in 2014 to make this an even better year! It is through your dedication that helps allow Special Olympics to raise awareness and funds for people with intellectual disabilities. We encourage you not only to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run and its various fundraising events, but to also participate in any of the Special Olympics games throughout our state. Let s keep the momentum going in 2014!

6 Table of Contents Mission Statement. Special Olympics CT Facts. Special Olympics Terminology.. Law Enforcement International Torch.. CT Law Enforcement Torch Run Torch Run Legs. LETR Town Captain/Responsibilities... LETR Leg Coordinator/Responsibilities.. Statewide Torch Run Liaison.. SOCT Regional Liaison... Torch Run Council. Leg Coordinators.. Department Reporting Structure.. Run Safety. Crisis Intervention Plan. Public Relations. Ways to become Involved.. Fundraising Event Overviews... On-Line Fundraising Merchandise 2012 LETR International Conference. Financial Procedures.. 1

7 LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is to raise funds for and awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide. Law enforcement officers from every state and more than 36 countries carry the Flame of Hope in honor of the Special Olympics athletes in their area and around the world SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Special Olympics is to provide 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. 2

8 special olympics connecticut (soct) - facts Special Olympics is an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes 7,134 Partners 7,681 Volunteers over 10,000 annually, giving 200,000 hours of time Special Olympics Connecticut is located in Hamden, CT State Competitions (5) Winter Games March 1 & 2 Summer Games June 6, 7, & 8 Fall Sports Festival September 6 & 7 Holiday Sports Classic November 22 & 23 Sports Offered Alpine Skiing Aquatics Athletics Basketball Bocce Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Skiing Croquet Curling Cycling Figure Skating Floor Hockey Flag Football Golf Gymnastics Sailing Snowboarding Snowshoeing Soccer Softball Speed Skating Power Lifting Tennis Triathlon Unified Long Distance Running Volleyball 58 Special Olympic athletes serve as global messengers 3

9 special olympics connecticut terminology Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. Words also can create barriers or stereotypes that are not only demeaning to people with disabilities, but also rob them of their individuality. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with intellectual disabilities to ensure that all people are portrayed with 4 individuality and dignity. Appropriate terminology: *Special Olympics Connecticut uses the term intellectual disabilities. Other terms are used around the world. *Refer to participants in Special Olympics as Special Olympics athletes, rather than Special Olympians or Special Olympic athletes *Use people first language. Refer to individuals, persons or people with intellectual disabilities, rather than intellectually disabled people or the intellectually disabled. *People have intellectual disabilities, rather than is suffering from, is afflicted with, or is a victim of intellectual disabilities *Distinguish between adults and children with intellectual disabilities. Use adults or children, or older or younger athletes *A person uses a wheelchair rather than is confined or restricted to a wheelchair. *Down syndrome has replaced "Down's Syndrome" and Mongoloid *Refer to participants in Special Olympics as athletes. In no case should the word appear in quotation marks *When writing, refer to persons with a disability in the same style as persons without a disability: full name on first reference and last name on subsequent references. Do not refer to an individual with intellectual disabilities as "Bill," rather than the journalistically correct "Bill Smith" or "Smith" *A person is physically challenged or disabled rather than crippled. *Use the words "Special Olympics" when referring to the worldwide Special Olympics movement Terminology to avoid: *Do not use the label kids when referring to Special Olympics athletes. Adult athletes are an integral part of the program *Do not preface Special Olympics with the word the. This implies that Special Olympics is a one-time, singular event rather than a year-round, ongoing program of sports training and competition. *Do not use the adjective unfortunate when talking about persons with intellectual disabilities. Disabling conditions do not have to be life-defining in a negative way *Do not sensationalize the accomplishments of persons with disabilities. While these accomplishments should be recognized and applauded, people in the disability rights movement have tried to make the public aware of the negative impact of referring to the achievements of physically or mentally challenged people with excessive hyperbole *Use the word special with extreme care when talking about persons with intellectual disabilities. The term, if used superfluously, can become cliché in contiguous references to Special Olympics.

10 terminology update faqs Q: What is the definition of intellectual disabilities? A: In the context of Special Olympics, the term intellectual disabilities is a synonym for mental retardation. Therefore, Special Olympics use the definition of intellectual disabilities/ mental retardation provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations specialized agency for health. According to the WHO, intellectual disability is a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind characterized by impairment of skills and overall intelligence in areas such as cognition, language, and motor and social abilities. Intellectual disability can occur with or without any other physical or mental disorders; the diagnosis is made only if it is associated with a diminished ability to adapt to the daily demands of the normal social environment. Visit for more information. Q: Why did the Special Olympics update its terminology from mental retardation to intellectual disabilities? A: In response to a call from our athletes and the growing social unacceptability of the term mental retardation around the world, Special Olympics has adopted the term intellectual disabilities when referring to the population with whom we serve. The word mental can be confused with the term mental illness and the word retardation is associated with offensive terms such as retard or retarded. Q: Why was the specific term intellectual disabilities chosen? A: As a global organization, Special Olympics recognizes intellectual disabilities as the most widely accepted and least objectionable term that is synonymous with mental retardation. Q: Why is the language and specific terminology important? A: Special Olympics prefers to focus on people and their gifts and accomplishments, and to dispel negative attitudes and stereotypes. In an ideal world, labels would not exist, but unfortunately they do and language choices can have a powerful impact on impressions and attitudes. As language has evolved, Special Olympics has updated its official terminology to use more widely accepted terminology that is more acceptable to our athletes. Q: Have the Special Olympics mission or eligibility requirements changed? A: No, the Special Olympics mission and eligibility requirements remain the same. Special Olympics has updated its terminology, but in the context of the movement, intellectual disabilities and mental retardation have identical meanings. 5

11 Law Enforcement International Torch Run Largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle In 2013, over $46 million was raised for Special Olympics. Since it s inception over $461 million has been raised. Over 85,000 LETR volunteers participate across 35 nations and 12 Canadian provinces and 50 US states. For World and National Games, officers are chosen to run in the Final Leg and represent nations from around the world. Past Final Legs have been held in Indiana, Nevada, Minneapolis, Austria, Connecticut, Toronto, North Carolina, Alaska, Ireland, Japan, China, Boise, Idaho, Greece and South Korea. In 2013 the Final Leg was held in the Republic of Korea. Sergeant Pete Howard was selected to represent Connecticut as a Final Leg runner. Captain Joe Carlone was selected by the International LETR Council to be a team leader. In 2014, the Final Leg will be held in Princeton, New Jersey for the USA National Games. In 2016 the Final Leg will be held in Los Angeles, California At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event where officers and athletes run the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of local tournaments, State, Provincial or National Summer or Winter Games. As a whole, the Torch Run program encompasses a variety of fundraising vehicles in addition to the actual Torch Run such as T-shirt or merchandise sales, raffles, donations or pledges for runners in the Torch Run, corporate donations, and special events, such as, Penguin Plunges, golf tournaments or other events that have local appeal. The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the founding law enforcement organization of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Ò for Special Olympics. For more information about the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, please visit our website at 6

12 Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run 2014 FACT SHEET Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics Connecticut The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which reaffirms our beliefs that with hope and dedication, we can see achievement and self-worth realized by any individual. It is our belief that persons with cognitive disabilities, by their involvement in Special Olympics, show the community at large there are no limits to human potential or the human spirit. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics and is a year-round commitment by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics began in 1981 in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon, a local police chief who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive. The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1986 in Connecticut. The Torch Run invites participants from civic groups such as law enforcement, corrections, federal, military, college and university groups along with their families to take part. The money raised for the Law Enforcement Torch Run assists in funding local Special Olympics athletes in their participation at the local, regional, and state competitions. Being involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut enables nearly 7,134 athletes the opportunity to gain confidence and a positive self-image. This carries over into the home, the classroom, the job and the community through successful experiences in sports. By participating in the Torch Run, you can share the pride in their many accomplishments and encourage them to do their best, go for the gold and inspire greatness within themselves. The Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run is a year-round program with events that include: the 3 Day Torch Run leading into the State Summer Games in June; Tip-A-Cop; Cop-On-Top; Motorcycle Rides; Raffles; Golf Tournaments, and much, much more for Special Olympics. The Torch Run has evolved into a year-round, worldwide fund raiser. The Torch Run covers 35 nations, 12 Canadian provinces and 50 US states. The Torch Run and the Final Leg of the Run in Connecticut encompasses more than 100 towns and cities and covers 520 miles during the 3 day run in June 6-8, On June 6, 2014, the Final Leg of the Run will converge at Southern Connecticut State University, the site of the annual Summer Games. In 2013 for the fifth year in a row, the Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run program raised over $500,000. 7

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14 Duties and responsibilities Town Captain Must be a law enforcement officer working within the agency/department in which they will represent. Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the town captain and maintain enthusiasm for Special Olympics Connecticut. Responsibilities: *Attend Kickoff Luncheon and Leg meetings, maintain regular contact with the Leg Coordinator and recruit runners and support staff for day of the run *Ordering and distribution of the runners t-shirt *Provide information and materials necessary for individual fundraising efforts, i.e. sponsor sheets *Coordinate additional support vehicles for the run as needed *Maintain records, collect waiver forms and turn over all donations to SOCT. Waiver forms must be turned in prior to the run. *Verify route within town with Leg Coordinator and /or Routes Coordinator *Encourage and recruit runners for the Final Leg run on Day 3 of the Torch Run *Work with your assigned Regional Coordinator and SOCT representative, coordinating the following efforts within your town *Publicity-local newspaper, radio, TV, cable access *Government- contact Mayor/First Selectman, generate local support- contact any schools on route *Fundraising Activities- Tip-A-Cop, Adopt-A-Mile, Runner Sponsors, Merchandise Sales, Spaghetti Dinners, Plane Pull, Penguin Plunge, etc 9

15 Duties and responsibilities Leg Coordinator Must be a law enforcement officer with strong leadership skills and experience in both managing and motivating people. Also must have prior experience and involvement as a Law Enforcement Town Captain. Must attend a training session in 2013 to learn new guidelines and procedures for the torch run. This session is mandatory. Responsibilities: *Carry out the mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics within a designated geographic area. And act as a liaison with the Torch Run Council through the Regional Torch Run Coordinators to ensure that information is passed from all Agency/Department Town Captains within their leg *Responsible for all supplies for the day of the run. Organize truck, driver, staff, and supplies for entire day of the leg To include coordinating lunch sponsor and location *The Leg Coordinator must be available to participate for the entire day of his/her leg -Schedule regular Leg Meetings for Town Captains and SOCT Regional Directors and Representatives in your Leg -Attend Kickoff Luncheon and all Leg Coordinator meetings -Meet with Town Captains within Leg to review their responsibilities for the year with them -Maintain regular contact with your Town Captains, encouraging fund-raising and runner recruitment -Maintain regular communication with the Torch Run Committee. 10

16 Special Olympics contacts Statewide Torch Run Liaison Lisa Carlone ext 231 Fax: LETR Coordinators Sarah Branigan (203) X270 Fax: Sharon Pelkey (203) X264 Fax: Jackie Turro (203) x265 Fax: Special Olympics Connecticut 2666 State Street, Ste 1 Hamden, CT

17 2014 TORCH RUN COUNCIL Honorary Chairman Lt. Paul Vance Connecticut State Police Chief Joe Dooley Southern Connecticut State University Law Enforcement Torch Run Co-Directors Director of Public Safety, Todd Pelazza, Fairfield University Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Don Crabtree, Wethersfield PD Assistant Director Captain Joseph Carlone Connecticut Department of Correction State Torch Run Liaison Lisa Carlone Special Olympics Connecticut President Beau Doherty CSP Liaisons TFC Carlo Guerra Department of Correction Liaisons Deputy Warden Danille Borges MYI Lieutenant Jim Kanios DOC University and College Liaison Lieutenant Tom Madera, Eastern Connecticut State University Sergeant Rob Didato Fairfield University Council Members Chief Paul Melanson Farmington Police Department Lieutenant Kelly Walsh Avon Police Department Special Agent Ron Littell South Windsor Police Department Detective Dave Marinelli Wolcott Police Department Detective Nikki Mordasiewicz Hartford Police Department Officer Jeff Nielsen Milford Police Department Sergeant Mark Squires Enfield Police Department 13

18 2014 LEG COORDINATORS Leg 4a Enfield East Windsor South Windsor East Hartford Glastonbury TBD Leg 5 Lt. Dan Lauer Waterbury Police Department Watertown Thomaston Litchfield Torrington Winchester Barkhamstead New Hartford Canton Simsbury Avon West Hartford Hartford Leg 6 Retired Detective Dave Marinelli Seymour Beacon Falls Waterbury Wolcott Bristol Farmington West Hartford Hartford Leg 7 Sgt Jim Gosselin Berlin Police Department Newington New Britain Berlin Southington Cheshire Hamden New Haven Leg 8 Detective Tim Bernier Guilford Police Department Chester Deep River Essex Old Saybrook Westbrook Clinton Madison Guilford Branford East Haven New Haven 14

19 2014 LEG COORDINATORS Leg 9 Counselor Stacey Marmora Cheshire CI New Milford Brookfield Danbury Bethel Newtown Southbury Oxford Prospect Bethany Leg 9A Pam Neuendorf Wilton Bridgeport CC Leg 9B Sgt Pete Howard Monroe Trumbull Shelton Ansonia Woodbridge New Haven Monroe Police Department Leg 10 Officer Jeff Nielsen Milford Police Department Greenwich Stamford Darien Norwalk Westport Fairfield Bridgeport Stratford Milford Orange West Haven New Haven 14

20 Run Safety The runner s safety is of the utmost importance during the run. Please watch for tired runners and direct them off the running surface or into a trail vehicle. The pace must be maintained at 11 minutes per mile. 1) No children or children in strollers will be allowed to run NO EXCEPTIONS! 2) No participants will be allowed to use roller blades or bicycles. Only Law Enforcement on bicycle patrol assisting in the safety of the run will be allowed. 3) Walkers cannot be accommodated during the run. 4) Runners must maintain an eleven (11) minute mile pace to ensure the proper coordination and timing of the Torch Run. 5) Tired runners will not be allowed to ride on the support vehicle (pick-up truck w/ Torch supplies etc.) but must get into a trail vehicle provided by the local department. 6) Runners must never run ahead of the support vehicle (pick-up truck) nor should they fall behind the trail vehicle (CSP vehicle). 7) If tired and unable to maintain pace, runners must move off the roadway onto the sideway or similar surface. Runners can complete the run but must do so out of harm s way. Motorcade will continue maintaining the pace. 8) NO ALCOHOL or intoxicated persons will be allowed to be part of the Torch Run. 9) Remember, the safety of the runners is of the utmost importance to ensure a successful Torch Run. Anyone NOT abiding by these rules will be asked to leave the run. 15

21 CRISIS INTERVENTION PLAN The following is the Crisis Intervention Plan for any emergency during a torch run event for Special Olympics Connecticut. Representatives from LETR and the SOCT torch run liaison will determine if the situation is an emergency and, they will determine if a command center needs to be activated. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) (Determines if there is a true crisis) Lisa Carlone, State Torch Run Liaison Cell # (203) Director of Public Safety Todd Pelazza, Torch Run Director Cell # (203) Lieutenant Don Crabtree, Torch Run Director Cell # (860) Captain Joe Carlone, Asst Torch Run Director Cell # (860) SOCT Emergency # (203) x275 Active Crisis Management Team (Implement crisis management / communications plan) Lisa Carlone, State Torch Run Liaison Cell # (203) Director of Public Safety Todd Pelazza, Torch Run Director Cell # (203) Lieutenant Don Crabtree, Torch Run Director Cell # (860) Captain Joe Carlone, Asst Director of the Torch Run Cell # (860) Debbie Horne, Director of Communications Cell # (203) Beau Doherty, President Cell # (203) Mike Mason, Sr. VP / CFO Cell # (860) Actions: Contact emergency and police services immediately. Contact crisis intervention team starting with the Torch Run Liaison Lisa Carlone (203) if reach Lisa follow Co-Torch Run Director Todd Pelazza Co-Torch Run Director Don Crabtree Assistant Torch Run Director Joe Carlone PIO TBD upon incident you cannot If a situation is deemed a potential emergency, an immediate meeting will be called with the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to activate command center and dispatch resources. On Scene Operations Coordinator Evaluate severity Determine event level criteria (refer to Addendum Determine actions to respond Determine need for other staff and resources Incident Commander Establish location for command center in consultation with all parties Obtain continuous updates from Operations Coordinator Brief all leaders on current situation Determine corrective actions as needed Exchange frequent updates with crisis management team as needed

22 Ensure no statements are released unless issued by command staff at command center LETR Event Coordinator Continues with existing event Continue to brief Incident Commander on the status of the event Inform the Command Center if the media is at any events and a PIO is needed. Public Information Officer Determine affected PIO s and notify Gather information related to incident Draft statement and have approved by CIT Determine if PIO s need to have personal at event locations In collaboration with LETR, LETR designated Public Information Officer and Special Olympics Connecticut. One statement is created, it will be determined who gives statement. Event Level Criteria Level 1 Monitor No immediate danger or emergency exists, but the potential is present A minor incident occurs that appears to be a short duration The situation is limited in scope and can be managed by the appropriate administration Level 11 Standby The potential danger is real; key personnel should be prepared to react The situation has the potential for expanding beyond a limited area The situation may continue for an extended duration Additional outside resources are needed Level 111 Emergency Personnel are in danger; facilities are at risk Immediate action is necessary The incident is off property but close enough to affect a facility or involves students and personnel The situation requires the coordination of resources and/or coordination with outside agencies

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24 Public Relations SOCT CONTACT: Debbie Horne Director of Communication Phone: (203) Ext. 240 Cell: (203) NBC Connecticut *Talent will run the Thursday leg in Middletown *PSA (combined with Summer Games) ***Reminder, press releases can be sent to all other television stations. We would love coverage from other stations the only thing we can not ask them for is talent appearances or Public Service Announcements.*** Clear Channel Radio Hartford County The River Country 92.5 KISS AM ESPN Radio New Haven County KC101 WELI News Talk ESPN Radio *Clear Channel Radio is a year round exclusive radio sponsor for the Torch Run. They will cover the 3 day run and as many events throughout the year as possible. *All event PSA's and on air mentions will be on all 7 stations so this is a great way to get state coverage. *There is an exception to this: if you are having an event in Fairfield County and have worked with Cox Radio stations that is fine to do again. Also if LETR contacts have worked with different radio stations and want to do so again please call Laura to discuss. Clear Channel's direct competition is 96.5 WTIC, Lite 100.5, 93.7, WPLR, etc. so they are off limits for this year. Additional Press For all events that come in requesting a press release and provide detailed information we will provide the following pr for the event: Press Release and/or Media Alert (sent to all tv, Clear Channel radio and local papers) Event on LETR page and Special Event Calendar Facebook Announcement Twitter (planning to schedule 1 Tweet per day so 1st come, 1st serve!) 17

25 Ways To Become Involved! *Encourage your fellow officers to participate in the Torch Run. Run in your local torch run leg, start a new route through your area and be part of the Final Leg Run, into the Opening Summer Games. *Encourage your fellow officers to participate in current special events and fundraising your area. Get a team together for your local golf tournament, Penguin Plunges, Paint Ball Tournament, Raffle Ticket Sales, Runner T-Shirt Sales, Hat Sales, etc. Ask an athlete to be on your team. *Use the Torch Run as a leadership training tool. By giving officers the opportunity to organize and run Torch Run events, you give them a chance to develop or enhance their leadership and management skills. *Adopt-An-Athlete programs give a personal relationship with one athlete and allow them as a group to track that athlete s progress. *Invite athletes to speak at your department meetings. Through its Athlete Leadership Programs and Global Messenger initiative, Special Olympics trains athletes to be public speakers. Hearing an athlete speak will give officers a better understanding of Special Olympics. *Bring officers to local Special Olympics Games to award medals and see the athletes compete. Close personal contact with the athletes during a competition is the best way to motivate officers to become more involved in Special Olympics. *Encourage officers to become Unified Sports Partners. Special Olympics Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same teams. *Encourage officers to become coaches. Help Special Olympics athletes reach their potential through sports by teaching them the skills they need to compete and win. *Create a new Torch Run fundraiser in your area. Your imagination is the limit, but be sure to work with your Torch Run Executive Board to incorporate appropriate themes and messages. 18

26 Tip A Cop Event Concept: The goal of the Tip-a-Cop program is to collect as many donations as possible through tips. Police Officers assist with waiting tables at a restaurant and collect tip donations for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT). Picking a Spot: *Find a restaurant with a family friendly atmosphere. *Quick turnover of the tables can give you better results. *Many large chain restaurants already support the Tip-a-Cop program. *Chain restaurants include: Chili s, Applebee s, and Dunkin Donuts. *Ask the restaurant where your crew eats, that way you already know the people. Picking Your Date: *Thursday, Friday and Saturday are popular nights to eat out *Avoid Major Holidays too much already going on. *Make sure local schools do not have conflicting events (band concert, football game, Homecoming dance) Getting the Word Out for Volunteers *Distribute flyers throughout your agency. *Send out an all employees . *YOUR PIO really comes in handy here- put them to work! *Get the rookies involved. *The more officers, the better *You can always ask SOCT to find an Athlete to help out. Get the Word Out for Publicity *Make a flyer and get it into the local hot spots Contact SOCT for flyers and posters *Contact SOCT Headquarters to get out a press release. Facts, Facts, Facts *Provide officer s with some easy to remember facts about SOCT and what the money raised will be going towards. Things to Have at Your Tip-a-Cop *Contact SOCT for the following: Banners, Merchandise for Sale, Camera, Information on SOCT events in the area, Table Tops, Posters, Aprons and anything else you may think of. 19

27 Adopt-A-Mile & Adopt-A-Town Event Concept: Officers contact local businesses and ask them to purchase an Adopt A Mile sign for $ which will then be placed along the Torch Run route in their town. We have now added another level to this program, Adopt A Town. For $500 a business, organization or individual will receive the following ADOPT-A-TOWN TOWN 6 Adopt A Town signs strategically placed through the town along the route where applicable Recognition in the LETR newsletter in May & June and in the SOCT newsletter in May & June How to do it Do a mailing to local businesses in your town. Your SOCT liaison can you help you with the letter and the mailing. Go door to door and talk with the local businesses sometimes that personal touch goes along way Ask friends or family to Adopt-A-Mile thank you: thank you: Once the run is complete you can collect the signs from the route and present to the business owner for them to display if they choose to do so. It is important to thank them for their donation in some way. 20

28 Cop-On On-Top Event Concept: The Cop on Top event is a new type of fundraising effort conducted by Connecticut law enforcement units during a pre-determined weekend. Law enforcement officers, local PD s, correctional officers, state troopers, etc., collect donations from customers and the general public as they are perched on the rooftops of a building. These personnel cannot come off the roof for a certain number of hours/days or until the fundraising goal has been reached. This new fundraising approach was first adopted in July 2005 and was the first of its kind in Connecticut the first two events raised over $10,000. Getting Started: *Identify venue (location, customer traffic, type of venue, hours of operation, rooftop access and architecture should be considered). - Outdoor village-style malls, stand-alone or anchor stores in strip-style malls - Restaurants (24-hour restaurants are handy i.e. Dunkin Donuts) - Indoor malls (although officer will be on top of a cherry picker-style crane) *Secure permission from building landlord and date *Once permission is granted, contact SOCT and arrange a meeting with the owner/managers. *Develop a list of support needs from SOCT and venue owners/managers. *Act as liaison between venue owner/managers/marketing staffs and local businesses, organizations and individuals that could sponsor, donate food, in-kind gifts, etc. *Communicate with SOCT staff on all event logistics i.e. supplies, volunteers, PR *Communicate with SOCT staff regarding all sponsorships, pledges and business donations. *Recruit law enforcement personnel to staff the rooftops and venue ground level. *Secure safe and proper arrangements for themselves and law enforcement staffs for their rooftop stay. *MAKE INQUIRY OR INTENTION TO ORGANIZE A COP ON TOP EVENT TO SOCT STAFF 10 TO 12 WEEKS BEFORE INTENDED EVENT. How Cop-on on-top Raises Money *Promote SOCT merchandise giveaways *Work the venue patrons through PA systems or bullhorns *Garner pledges per hour before the event *Solicit donations from local area businesses (works especially well if venue is located in a strip center, mall or village shopping area) *Acquire sponsorships for the event. *Make cell calls from the rooftop to local individuals and business leaders asking for gifts or pledges *Work with venue owners and managers to create giving incentives: matching gifts agreement, donation per item sold, discounts, coupons, etc. These methods increase visitors and business for venue while generating funds for SOCT. 23

29 Over the Edge Other suggested events Event Concept: Imagine the rush of rappelling down the face of one of Connecticut s most recognizable buildings! In 2014, your department has an opportunity to be part of Over the Edge, a unique, heart pounding local event, which is certain to draw statewide media attention, dozens of participants and plenty of curious spectators. Participants must raise a minimum of $1,000 to go Over the Edge. Stamford at Harbor Point: May 8, 2014 Karting Challenge May 20, 2014 Mohegan Sun: September 11, 2014 Ride for the Flame June 22, 2014 Event Concept: Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts on this beautiful trek through one of the most beautiful areas of our state. 100 Mile, 75 KM, 25 Mile and Law Enforcement Mountain Bike Competition Penguin Plunges Event Concept: Don't miss the coolest event of the year and the opportunity to run, jump or dive into the chilly waters of Connecticut all for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes! For all plunge dates and to register, visit Coastal Lighthouse Run October TBD Event Concept: The event is a timed 5k, 10k, 1 mile fitness walk and a Kids Lighthouse Dash. The course will wind along the shore of the Long Island Sound and around the other scenic areas of Seaside Park. For more information on any of these events, contact your SOCT liaison.

30 Merchandise 2014 runners t-shirtst Cotton: $10.00 Sizes S, m, l, xl Cotton: $12.00 Size XXL, XXXL Hats: $10.00 paper torches $1.00 Online Store with LETR Branded Merchandise contact your letr coordinatore for shirts & hats 30

31 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference New Orleans, Louisiana September 9 13, 2014 The conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana September 9-13 this includes travel days. This will be an exciting conference and while we would love to send everyone to New Orleans, we just don t have the means to do so. However, the conference is open to active LETR members, their spouse and/or guest who would like to cover their own costs to attend. There are three ways to attend the conference in Torch run members will be selected based on the following criteria and SOCT will cover all expenses to the conference. Fundraising totals and year to year growth Individual s potential to raise awareness and funds in the future Overall involvement with the torch run program The same individual or agency cannot attend the conference more than 2 years in a row unless they choose to cover their own costs and they are approved to attend. 2. Torch run members will be selected based on the above criteria and SOCT will cover partial expenses to include: Conference registration fees $ Region1 dinner $35.00 Apparel Item $ $50.00 Attendee or their department will cover these additional expenses: Roundtrip airfare (SOCT will make the arrangements if desired, estimated costs below) Hotel Accommodations double or single occupancy for (4) nights (estimated costs below) 3. Active Torch run members, who are not selected, their spouses and/or guest, who would like to a attend may do so if they want to cover their own costs for the conference. However, anyone wanting to attend the conference must first be approved by SOCT and LETR Board to insure we are not impacting agencies or departments. Special Olympics Connecticut will make all arrangements for attendees, including airfare, hotel accommodations and conference registration, this also applies to those who are covering their own costs. Connecticut attends the conference as a group so we prefer to keep everyone in the same hotel and on the same flights if possible. Airfare $ Hotel $ per person Registration Fees $ Region 1 Dinner $

32 Financial Procedures The following procedures are being implemented effective immediately in order to provide the highest level of support and visibility to LETR fundraisers while ensuring the financial integrity of each event. *Provide 2 weeks notice of upcoming event. *Complete LETR fundraising event form and submit to SOCT regional or HQ office. *All monies collected from the event must be counted by the LETR volunteer responsible for the event in the company of another person. That same person verifies the amount and both parties sign off on the fundraising receipt. Please use a secure but public location to the count money. *If funds are not turned in at the conclusion of the event, monies must be secured at your department. *Within 2 business days of running the event the LETR volunteer must contact their respective SOCT regional office to fax the torch run fundraising receipt form reflecting the amount raised at the event. If both monies and completed form are turned in within 2 business days to SOCT office than this step is not required. *The LETR volunteer must arrange to have funds delivered to so office or picked-up by SO staff member within 5 days. *When money is delivered to the office or picked-up the staff member receiving money must re-count and verify the amount while in the presence of the LETR volunteer. *If coordinated in advance the SOCT staff member attending the event can pick up the monies and the form at the conclusion of the event. 33

33 Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall Of Fame 2013 Joseph Dooley 2012 Paul Zarnetske 2011 Dave Marinelli 2010 William Fountain 2009 Brian Murphy 2008 Ray Wiederhold 2007 Gary Mazzone 2006 Bonnie Anderson 2005 Joel Kent James Skip Thomas

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