Call for Family Delegates to the 2007 Special Olympics International Family Leadership & Support Summit Family members are a key support group for Special Olympics athletes in competition at all levels. Families are the most powerful and valuable natural resource available to Special Olympics. Families serve Special Olympics by reaching out to new athletes, coaching, transporting, raising funds, officiating, chaperoning and training other volunteers. Family members also make energetic and enthusiastic goodwill ambassadors because they know first-hand the benefits and joys of being part of Special Olympics. Therefore, the International Family Leadership & Support Summit seeks to recognize, honor, support and empower family members of athletes. Special Olympics believes that families must be engaged in the decision making-processes as the movement grows to more than 3 million athletes by 2010. As a result of your training and participation, you will become committed to spreading the Special Olympics message. Family Leadership & Support Summit General Information Vision Goals Objectives Outcomes and Action Financial Responsibilities Eligibility of Delegates Summit Curriculum Vision Special Olympics athletes and their families are proud, feel accepted and become involved in their communities. [top] Goals To empower, energize and inspire Special Olympics family members to serve in critical roles for the successful growth and development of Special Olympics. To emphasize the framework and tools for the growth and development of Special Olympics. To develop sustainable family support and leadership throughout Special Olympics. To facilitate the sharing of information and experiences among Special Olympics family members. To provide a forum for gathering information from family members on their thoughts, concerns and future aspirations for involvement in Special Olympics. [top] Objectives To provide Special Olympics Family Leaders with critical information on key aspects of Special Olympics. To offer Special Olympics Family Leaders hands-on experience at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. To facilitate family activation throughout all regions. To support Special Olympics Program leadership by training family members to become active leaders in their home regions. To develop a strong team dynamic among the Family Leaders so that they can sustain communications and knowledge-sharing after the World Games. [top] Outcomes and Action Family Leaders are expected to: Work with the Special Olympics national Program office to develop Special Olympics family support and activation in their respective provinces/cities/counties; Maintain communication with their Regional Family Leadership Team and national Program staff; and Support Special Olympics with implementation of family support and activation. [top] Financial Responsibilities for Special Olympics, Inc., and Regions or Programs Costs covered by Special Olympics, Inc.: Round-trip air travel expenses On-site ground travel On-site meals, residence, supplies, entertainment, etc. Passports and visa fees (if required) Travel to and from airport or airport parking Costs covered by Special Olympics region or Program: Support upon returning home for outreach activities. [top] Return to International Family Leadership & Support Summit Home.