2011-2012

OUR MISSION: To provide individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences.

JUL 7 12TH ANNUAL STAPLES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

JUL 7 & 8

SOCCER REGIONAL QUALIFIER

AUG 11 ANNUAL REGISTRATION BBQ

SEP 6 SOBC – NORTH SHORE SPORTS BEGIN

NOV 18 SOBC - NS SWIM MEET

Another great year for SOBC – North Shore…

…due to the combined efforts of our many volunteers, athletes, sponsors and community partners! Our local can proudly boast about the 2011-12 season, as it is one in which we have had many successes. Please read through this annual report to learn more about our organization and our many accomplishments! SOBC - North Shore is a non-profit sport organization providing individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enhance their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences. These sports opportunities provide athletes with far more than the physical benefits of improved health and athletic ability. The participation in sports provides opportunities for athletes to develop social skills, cultivate friendships, strive for and achieve goals, build community and increase their self-esteem – ultimately enriching lives.

MAR 23 & 24

3RD ANNUAL SOBC - NS MARCH MADNESS

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THE ATHLETE’S OATH

NOV 25 SOBC - NS 5 PIN TOURNAMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUAL REPORT

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

We would like to thank all the supporters of SOBC - North Shore including but not limited to the following FRIENDS & SPONSORS:

A Dog’s Ear Abbotsford Police Department Action Athletics ADL Painting & Design Allison Hall Ambleside Par 3 Golf Course Arizia Photographics

Bay City Insurance Services Ltd. Boston Pizza Esplanade Brooks/Moving Comfort Browns Social House Cactus Club Café North Vancouver Canada Safeway

Canadian Progress Club Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano University Bookstore Centennial Theatre City of North Vancouver Columbia College Costco Cypress Mountain Delta Police Department District of North Vancouver

Dorothy England Empire Theatres Everything Wine Extra Foods Forerunners Gleneagles Golf Course

Golf Town North Vancouver Harmony Audio - Video Helping Hand Service Security & Contracting Ltd. Hurricane Grill

IGA Marketplace North Vancouver Indigo Marine Drive Jeri O’Hara John Paydar Kelly Klein Kirill Solovyev Lance Surinam Leona Hume

Lynn Valley Lions Club Maplewood Farms Michael Hall Mount Seymour North Shore Athletics North Shore ConneXions Society

North Shore Disability Resource Centre North Vancouver RCMP North Vancouver Recreation Commission Northlands Golf Course NVFC Campobasso

Park Royal South Pemberton Station Pub President’s Choice PT Sales Ray Bales Painting Raymond Holdings Ltd. Real Canadian Superstore Red Robin Capilano

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114 Running Room Sam Jeanes Photography Save On Foods Securiguard Sewell’s Marina Seymour Lions Club SOBC Sport Chek

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Staples Stephen Torr Starbucks Coffee Company Steve Minnie Sutherland Secondary School

Takaya Golf Center Team Skyline Sports Telus World of Science The Balloonery Thrifty Foods North Vancouver Time Out Sports Time Travelers

Tom Donaldson Co. Ltd. Valiant Cleaners Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Police Department Virani Real Estate Advisors Walmart West Vancouver Police Department West Vancouver Wellness Centre

Westlynn Bakery Whole Foods

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

Reviewing 2011-12 Strategic Plan - Planned Strategies

Actions & Tactics Our results

Coaching: - Guarantee high caliber programs

Self assess using the Best Practices Tool/Guarantee all coaches meet training requirements SOBC - North Shore hosted an NCCP Part A coaching course. All head coaches are fully certified. Sixteen volunteers took sport specific courses, making them eligible to coach at the National level.

- Improve communication with volunteers Create a volunteer coordination committee/Introduce volunteer orientation nights/Create an Operational Guidelines Manual

We have added to our volunteer committee and are still seeking members. Our first volunteer orientation night was attempted but due to lack of response was not held. A clearly defined volunteer recruitment, welcome and placement process was established. The Operational Guidelines Manual is still under construction.

Sport Development: - Offer Sport Start programs

Implement Sport Start Basketball and Sport Start Swimming We not only introduced Sport Start Basketball and Sport Start Swimming but also Sport Start Soccer. These programs were very well received and additional sessions requested.

- Provide new opportunities Utilize newly appointed Athlete Development Coordinators to implement new development opportunities to SOBC – North Shore athletes

The Athlete Development Coordinators have done an amazing job in their first year and are in the process of implementing many projects to help our athletes develop. They proved instrumental in acquiring extracurricular speed training sessions for athletics athletes and, as a result of their dedication, we will be introducing an Athletes’ Council next year.

Human Resources: - Concentrate on community outreach and public awareness

Promote SOBC – North Shore in an attempt to reach all intellectually disabled North Shore residents/Improve communication between SOBC – North Shore, sponsors and community partners

A new website was created. Facebook is now utilized regularly. Photo galleries are created/updated within 24 hours of an event. Photo calendars were presented to all friends and sponsors. Athlete Registration, Volunteering and Sponsorship pamphlets were created and distributed throughout the North Shore.

- Increase the number of athletes served by SOBC – North Shore Reintroduce a newsletter/Raise the number of athletes ages 2-18/Offer Sport Start programs

Newsletters were distributed to the membership, to sponsors and friends and to community members. We have more youth athletes than ever before. We offered 3 new Sport Start programs this year.

- Increase health of our athletes Introduce the LTAD model/Utilize newly appointed Athlete Development Coordinators to promote health and fitness

Many of our athletes have reached individual goals, while also increasing their health and fitness knowledge. - Listen and act on athlete requests

Add games to registration BBQ/Introduce 2 new dances Games were introduced to the registration BBQ and 2 new dances were introduced, the Fall Ball and the Summer Splash. We now have 6 dances per year.

Financial Viability: - Increase funding/Improve record keeping

Maintain our annual core fundraising activities (Walkathon and Grants)/Initiate new fundraising events/Approach individual sponsors for fundraising/Create a better filing system/Create a sponsorship spreadsheet

Grants received from the three municipalities and the BC Gaming Branch were higher than last year. We launched our photo calendar fundraiser this year. While it was not a significant source of revenues this year, it was well received. There were a number of lessons learned in the process that can be applied next year to improve our revenues. Due to a change in personnel on the Executive, this goal was delayed somewhat. Our new Fundraising Coordinator has been focusing, with some help from the Provincial office, on creative strategies for approaching sponsors. All financial records were sorted through and filed by year. Old records no longer required by regulation were shredded. Forms for expense claims, budgeting, and events summaries were developed and made available for completion online. A sponsorship spreadsheet was created and will be updated as necessary.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

2012-13 GOALS ~ Promote SOBC – North Shore as much as possible, making our organization known to all intellectually disabled North Shore residents

~ Help develop our athletes so they have a fine showing at the 2013 Provincial Games

~ Introduce an Athletes’ Council, allowing our athletes more of a voice

~ Increase our athlete and volunteer bases, with a focus on registering more young athletes ages 2-18

~ Continue work on our Operational Guidelines Manual

~ Introduce volunteer orientation social nights

~ Offer more Sport Start programs

~ Improve the health and fitness of our athletes.

~ Establish our annual budget as early as possible in the new fiscal year in consultation with sports program leaders, coordinators and the Executive

~ Prioritize Fundraising activities to maximize revenues and positive exposure of SOBC – North Shore while making efficient use of our volunteer resources

~ Promote and encourage long-range planning. Support sports program leaders and coordinators in establishing and maintaining their budgets. Consider not only bare essentials, but also what we need to improve and expand our sports programs on the North Shore.

~ Continue to refine systems for easier, clearer reporting and planning

Head Basketball Coach, Zak Klein received the 2011 Grassroots Coach Award. Four new sports were introduced this year and each was very

well received: Bocce, Sport Start Basketball, Sport Start Soccer and Sport Start Swimming. SOBC - North Shore hosted the Twenty-third Annual 5 Pin Bowling Tournament.

The Annual STAPLES Give A Toonie. Share A Dream. Campaign will now take place in May. This year we participated in this campaign twice, first in November 2011 and May 2012. To commemorate the 2011 campaign, SOBC – North Shore Fundraising Coordinator, Chris Little, presented STAPLES General Manager, Jasen Nyrose and Services Supervisor Claire Gayton with a plaque in appreciation of their outstanding fundraising efforts. Store #56 raised the most funds nationally. SOBC – North Shore again took first place for the most hours volunteered! We are still awaiting the results of 2012 campaign. SOBC – North Shore was able to man hours for a Vancouver store as well. SOBC - North Shore hosted the Second Annual March Madness Basketball Tournament, this year’s Regional Qualifier. 21 teams attended this two-day event. The following athletes won individual awards in their divisions: Nick Kellof and Pierce Burns – Best Offensive Players; Joshua Moon and Kristina Tammark – Best Defensive Players. Joshua Moon also received a Shooting Star award. Dene Rosang and Lindsay Hall placed in all four skills events in which they competed. We hosted the 10 Pin Regional Qualifier. It was an extremely close competition. We

earned trophies for both second (missing first by only one point) and third place teams and male high single. SOBC – North Shore also hosted the 5 Pin Regional Qualifier and earned 33 of the 34 trophies at this competition. Local Coordinator, Kelly Klein, was awarded the BC Community Achievement Award, “recognizing and celebrating the spirit, imagination, dedication and contribution of British Columbians to their communities. Kelly was recognized in a formal presentation at Government House in Victoria on April 25th, where she received a certificate and a

medallion designed by B.C. artist Robert Davidson. Continued on page 5…

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011-12

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

…HIGHLIGHTS continued from page 4

Many thanks to Columbia College, Swimming Volunteer, Kirill Solovyev, and his colleagues for all their efforts to organize the CC Fund-Racer and choosing to support SOBC – North Shore with the proceeds. This event raised $1200.

SOBC - North Shore increased our 5 Pin Bowling program by 20%, adding one athlete to each of our 16 teams, making the total number of athletes 80.

Treasurer, Julia Minnie, was nominated for the SOBC President’s Award. This award is presented to a non-coaching volunteer that is dedicated to planning, organizing and operating sport programs, fundraisers or competitions.

Athlete, Billy Peterson, was nominated for the SOBC Spirit of Sport Award. This award is presented annually to a male or female Special Olympics BC athlete who exemplifies the true meaning of sportsmanship.

We hosted an SOC NCCP Part A course.

New uniforms were purchased for Basketball, Bocce, and Track. Softball B and C got new caps.

Our 10th annual walkathon raised over $10,000.00.

$25,675.00 in grants was awarded to SOBC - North Shore.

At the athletes’ request, we introduced 2 new dances totaling 6 per year.

Charter athlete, William Skuse, was featured in British Columbia Golf magazine.

Rather than a volunteer banquet, we hosted our first annual year-end banquet. 174 people attended. Our AGM is now held separately. SOBC – North Shore Special Recognition Awards were introduced. Recipients included: Nick Kellof, Kelly Klein, Zak Klein, Sean Piekaar, Nancy Wilson, Staples (Capilano & Marine) and Virani Real Estate Advisors.

The 10,000m race will be introduced to the 2013 Provincial Games in Track as a result of our request.

Co-Local Coordinators, Allison Hall and Kelly Klein, would like to extend a very special thank you to this year’s Executive Members

Sioned Dyer, Alex Evanshen, Amy Fisher, Chelsea Kidd, Chris Little, Julia Minnie, Sandy Parkinson, and Adele Shein

and Coordinators Carol Imai, Chantal Juilfs, Diana Kidd, Maureen Matheson, Michelle Popielarz,

Gayle Robinson, Kathy Tammark, Vic Tilton, Louise Verrall and Gord Withers! Your dedication and efforts are admired and appreciated!

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC – NORTH SHORE BALANCE SHEET As at May 31, 2012

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ASSETSCurrent Assets

Chequing/SavingsGaming Account 7,052.51General Bank Account 25,663.61Petty Cash & Floats 44.99

Total Chequing/Savings 32,761.11

Other Current AssetsShares 25.16Term Deposits, GICs, Invests 20,000.00

Total Other Current Assets 20,025.16

Total Current Assets 52,786.27

TOTAL ASSETS 52,786.27

LIABILITIES & EQUITYEquity

Retained Earnings 35,241.48Net Income 17,544.79

Total Equity 52,786.27

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 52,786.27

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ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC – NORTH SHORE STATEMENT OF PROFIT & LOSS

For 11 Months to May 31, 2012

Jul '11 - May 12

IncomeDonations 8,548.39Events Revenue 6,427.30Fundraising Activities 5,143.64Gaming Revenue 16,664.25Grants

Government Grant 8,175.00Other Grant 4,000.00

Total Grants 12,175.00

Interest Income 217.21Net Merchandise Sales

Merchandise Sales 2,401.17

Total Net Merchandise Sales 2,401.17

Other Revenue 605.65Registration & Program Fees 30,878.37

Total Income 83,060.98

ExpenseGENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

Bank charges & NSF's 73.27General Administration 2,125.49Net HST Expense

HST Incurred (12%) 7,027.14HST Incurred (5%) 19.50HST Rebate -5,808.82

Total Net HST Expense 1,237.82

Total GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE 3,436.58

OPERATIONSAdvertising & Promotion 371.38Ceremonies & Awards 2,039.10Fees & Honourariums 300.00Fundraising Activities -5,742.69Goods Purchased 2,251.10Programs Expenditures 45,863.27Social Activities 7,228.24Uniforms 6,558.75Volunteer Development 3,210.46

Total OPERATIONS 62,079.61

Total Expense 65,516.19

Net Income 17,544.79

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Whether you serve as an athlete, coach, volunteer, fan, parent, caregiver, sponsor, donor, friend or community partner, you are an integral part of our organization and we applaud you! Thanks for your dedication and devotion to SOBC - North Shore!

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