Cover Page (with sunflower emblem): KANSAS Special Olympics Winter Games JANUARY 23-24, 1976 SALINA, KANSAS 3rd Annual KANSAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS Winter Games JANUARY 23-24, 1976 SALINA, KANSAS Sponsored by: Kansas Association for Retarded Citizens (Grant approved by Governor's Planning and Advisory Council on Development Disabilities) Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Host City Committee ... Many special thanks go to the following members of the Host City Committee! MARTY ROTHWELL Host City Chairman JANINE DAUBER Bowling LOIS HICKLE Bowling WARREN OLSON Volleyball DEB WEIDMAN Skating MABEL BRADY Housing & Banquet BOBBY BOWLES Housing & Banquet GINGER CLUBINE Publicity TRUDY STEWART Publicity LORNA SCHAMBER Color (sunflower emblem) following page contains 2 photocopied images of two pages: Page 1: KANSAS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC. 6100 MARTWAY MISSION, KANSAS 66202 236-6810 - Area Code 913 Illegible typed words on left and ride side of page Dear Friends. We welcome you, one and all, to the Third Annual Winter Olympics. We especially welcome all the participants and urge you to do your best. Remember, it is not the winning of an event that is so important but the effort you put forth and the way you play the game. We are particularly appreciative of the dedication and stamina of the coaches and sponsors. Without your efforts these events would not be possible. We also want to thank the committees who worked long and hard in putting today's program together as well as the ARC units who helped make this a very important day for the participants. It takes team work to get the job done. Good luck to you, the participants, in the Winter Olympics! Sincerely, (signature) ERNEST HANZLICEK President Page 2: A STATE MEMBER UNIT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS (names unintelligible) CITY MANAGER (name unintelligible) January 9, 1976 Kansas Winter Special Olympics Salina, Kansas 67401 Dear Olympian: It is a distinct honor and privilege for me as Mayor on behalf of the citizens of Salina, Kansas, to extend to you a cordial and warm welcome to our city. We are grateful that you chose our city for your winter program and we will go the extra mile in making your stay with us as pleasant as possible. May your program fulfill the goals that you plan to achieve in fellowship and good sportsmanship with your fellow athletes. Again, welcome and if we can in any way make your stay enjoyable, feel free to call on any of our citizens. Gratefully yours, (signature) Robert C. Caldwell Mayor RCC: lkw MEMBER . .. KANSAS LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ACTION SHOTS from 1975 Kansas Special Olympic Winter Games (pictures depicting trumpet players, children, bowlers, etc.) 1975 Kansas Special Olympics left side of page: Director Kirk Miles Winter Games Committee Chairman Marty Rothwell Summer Games Committee Chairman Rev. Robert Docherty Regional Coordinators Region 1 John Miller Region 2 Marty Rothwell Region 3 Joe Hess Region 4 Steve Martinat Richard Otto Region 5 Boyd Koehn Region 6 Steve Wilson Region 7 Mike Doll Region 8 Ed Cramer Region 9 Ray Martin Region 10 Harrison Stower right side of page: Honorary Chairman Robert F. Bennett, Governor State of Kansas Head Coach Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs January 16, 1976 Dear Friends: Welcome to the Third Annual Kansas Special Olympic Winter Games! You can be proud of being part of the largest Winter Games ever. There will be close to 1,000 athletes in Salina this year competing in bowling, skating and volleyball competitions. Many will learn new floor hockey skills. I hope that all the Special Olympians in attendance will join me in a salute to the many people who have worked long and hard to make this event a reality. Our hats are off to them. Remember... Let me win, But if I cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt. Good luck! (signature) Kirk Miles Director KM/m SPONSORS Kansas Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation 1976 kansas special Olympics 6100 Martway Mission, Kansas 66202 Phone: (913) 236-6810 left of page: Director Kirk Miles Winter Games Committee Chairman Marty Rothwell Summer Games Committee Chairman Rev. Robert Docherty Regional Coordinators Region 1 John Miller Region 2 Marty Rothwell Region 3 Joe Hess Region 4 Steve Martinat Richard Otto Region 5 Boyd Koehn Region 6 Steve Wilson Region 7 Mike Doll Region 8 Ed Cramer Region 9 Ray Martin Region 10 Harrison Stower right side of page: Honorary Chairman Robert F. Bennett, Governor State of Kansas Head Coach Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs January 16, 1976 Dear Winter Olympians, Coaches, Chaperones and Friends: Hi -- welcome to Salina, home of the green and white Salina Celtics. As Host City Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you the best of luck in the bowling, skating and volleyball competition. Remember these two days are for you; enjoy yourself and remember the true winner is the person who can smile and hold their head high even though they may not win a medal. This year marks the third year for the Kansas Winter Special Olympics. The Olympics have grown from 500 participants to over 900 participants in this short period of time. This growth is symbolic of the many hours volunteers have spent to make the Olympics an event you will never forget. So when you compete in the Olympic events try your best and you will be saying thank you to the many friends that make this event possible. Good Luck and have fun, (signature) Marty Rothwell Salina Celtics Coach Winter Olympics Host City Chairman P.S. Hey Olympians, during the next two days take time to thank your coaches and chaperones for making this weekend possible, for without their dedication the chance for you to compete would never happen. SPONSORS Kansas Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation VIP COACHES (photo) LOA BOXBERGER (photo) JUDY SOUTAR (photo) S.J. STEINMETZ (photo) DODY FRANKLIN KANSAS SPECIAL OLYMPIANS SEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING: Circle K Club of Marymount Kansas State Bowling Proprietors Association McDonald's Red Pussycat Without their assistance the Kansas Special Olympic, Winter Games would not be possible! SCHOOL SPECIALTY SUPPLY, INC. Box 1327 Salina, Kansas 67401 GOOD LUCK, PARTICIPANTS OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." "your leading school supply company" Welcome Special Olympians OCCUPATIONAL CENTER OF CENTRAL KANSAS, INC. Salina Good Luck Olympians! SALINA BOWLING CO., INC. ALL STAR LANES 624 South Broadway Salina (blank page) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, January 23, 1976 11:00-3:00 Volleyball Competition Division I Salina YMCA Division II Marymount College Gymnasium Division III Salvation Army Gymnasium 3:15-4:00 Floor Hockey Demonstration and Workshop 4:00-5:00 Volleyball Finals All Divisions - Salina YMCA 6:30- 7:30 Banquet - 4-H Building 7:30-10:00 Dance-4-H Building Saturday, January 24, 1976 7:15- 7:30 Opening Ceremonies - Holiday Bowl 7:30- Bowling Competition - Holiday Bowl 7:30- Skating Competition - Starlite Skating Rink