MEDIA DOs & DON’Ts 

This document is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario  MEDIA DOs & DON’Ts  Make sure your event or story is newsworthy.  Never use pressure to get publicity for your event.  Keep your news releases as short and concise as possible. Send your media release to a specific person. They should arrive at least three days prior to your event.  …

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION

This page is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario   COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION   Eligibility for Nomination   Any registered volunteer OR member of the public who meets the criteria for membership in Special Olympics Ontario Inc. may stand as a candidate for election to Community Council. Nominations shall be opened at the May council meeting and …

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES

  COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES As outlined in the Special Olympics Ontario Bylaws, Community Council positions are elected positions and no term limit can exceed two years. Most Community Councils choose to hold their bi-annual elections in conjunction with their Annual Member’s Meeting every other year. Some councils, however, hold rotating elections where every year half of the council positions …

Provincial Correspondence

PROVINCIAL CORRESPONDENCE   Not only is it important for the Community Council to keep in touch with its constituents but it is equally as important for the Provincial Office to keep in touch with the Community Councils and all Stakeholders of the organization.   Each month the Marketing Department releases an e-newsletter. The newsletter contains information regarding special events, fundraising …

Social Media

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES   Creating an effective set of social media conduct guidelines demands that we listen to users, resolve conflicting needs and remain both open and engaged with internal and external communities.   Defining and developing guidelines and policies as it relates to the development of an organic social media code is critical for Special Olympics Ontario …

Language Guidelines

LANGUAGE GUIDELINES   Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with an intellectual disability to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity.   …

Language and Terminology

    LANGUAGE AND TERMINOLOGY   Language and Terminology   Twenty-three thousand Canadians participate weekly in Special Olympics community-based sport training clubs. Additionally, Special Olympics athletes compete in their chosen sport at the local, conference and chapter level.   Newspaper or media articles will be found almost daily in some part of the country, that describe a Special Olympics athlete, …

Receipts

This document is currently being reviewed by Special Olympics Ontario   RECEIPTS   RECEIPTING AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL   The community Treasurer can produce acknowledgment of payment receipts. Official Tax Receipts can only be generated from SOO.   It is recommended for the community council to have dollar store receipt books available for individuals or donors who would like to …

Expenses

EXPENSES   Expenses incurred by volunteers as they carry out the responsibilities of their position are reimbursable. Please note that only expenses that are indicated on an expense form and approved by the community council as part of a budget submission will be paid back to you. All original receipts should be kept and submitted.   *Please note that receipts …