SPECIAL
OLYMPICS
Worthy Brother Knights,
Recently,
while attending a third degree in Burlington, I had the opportunity to spend
some time in conversation with PSD John Gouldie. Though still very active as a Knight, PSD Gouldie
also finds time to dedicate to SONC, Special Olympics North Carolina, holding
a position on their board of directors. We,
of course, talked about the many avenues of community involvement available
to Brother Knights and their families throughout our state. I felt compelled to talk about the importance
of participating in the “Food for Families” program and other community volunteer
opportunities. PSD Gouldie reiterated
the importance of being involved with SONC.
North
Carolina Knights financial support of SONC is greatly appreciated, and goes
a long way towards enriching the lives of the intellectually disabled that
are served throughout our State wide community. Another
equally important way of supporting the athletes, families, coaches, and
volunteers of SONC is to attend and volunteer at one or more of the many
upcoming athletic events. Athletic events that are held for the benefit
of SONC athletes could almost always use volunteers. During the next two months, April and May,
throughout our state there will be many opportunities to attend, support,
and volunteer to assist SONC athletes.
In
addition to the already noteworthy financial support that your home Council
surely already offers to Special Olympics in our state, a physical presence
of Knights and their families would send an even more powerful message. Please take some time to prayerfully consider
becoming more involved on an interpersonal level with SONC, and then look
at the attached schedule of spring games. Many
counties in North Carolina have some athletic event being held soon, and
many opportunities exist for us, as Knights of Columbus, to make a profound
statement of support through our volunteer efforts.
If
you have need of any further assistance with finding events within or near
to your immediate area, please contact either of us for more information.
Vivat Jesus,
Vince Higgins, Community Director Larry Stewart, Special
Olympics Chairman
vincehiggins@triad.rr.com lstewart@ec.com
336 918 2474 mobile