Illinois Association of Junior High Student Councils

IAJHSC

2008-2009 IAJHSC State Service Project

Special Olympics of Illinois was chosen by the IAJHSC Executive Board to be this year’s State Service Project. The selection of this organization as our IAJHSC State Service Project appropriately fits our association theme of “Achieve the Gold Medal of Leadership.” With our help and support, these special children will be able to participate in games and activities designed to help develop their social, team, and leadership skills.

Boasting nineteen different sports for the athletes, the Special Olympics Illinois is a non-profit organization that helps these children by providing them the opportunity to participate free of charge. Participation in the Special Olympics teaches these athletes to make the choices and decisions that will ultimately help them to better survive in our ever-changing world. It also helps them to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience the joy of friendly athletic competition.

The IAJHSC Executive Board invites you and your school to put full support behind this very worthwhile organization by raising and donating funds to the State Service Project. Let’s all work together in our 50th anniversary year to show support and belief in this very worthy organization by raising more money than we ever have done before now!

Click on the link below for a letter of invitation and information from Joey Stehlin, North District Representative, who is the student chairperson of this project. Click on the other links that are listed to get additional information and a Special Olympics Illinois area map and contacts list. Click on the remittance form link and print out the form when you are ready to mail your donation.

Thank you for your support, and always remember to “Achieve the Gold Medal of Leadership!”