First Annual

Montana Sports Legends
Dinner & Auction

To benefit Special Olympics Montana

– Saturday, October 3, 2009 –
Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula

The First Annual Montana Sports Legends Dinner and Auction event held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula on October 3, 2009 was a great success! UM coaches, UM hall of fame pros, celebrities and sports figures representing football, basketball, hockey, rodeo and more were on hand to mingle with the guests - while Ollie, Slash and Monte entertained. The UM cheer squad and dance team members modeled jewelry, sold raffle tickets and mingled with the crowd! The room was packed - dinner was delicious (with a surprise sports-themed dessert), and the auction was lively!

The real stars of the evening were our Special Olympic athletes, who received a warm welcome, cheers and standing ovations when they shared their stories and passion for the opportunity that Special Olympics provides to them in enriching their lives.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported this event! Our premiere sponsor, First Interstate Bank, received a special plaque for their continued generous support. Hats off to all those who worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen!

Stay posted for the announcement of the Second Annual event!

First Interstate Bancsystem
In partnership with
University of Montana Athletic Department
Karl Tyler Chevrolet

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Lt. Governor John Bohlinger and Mayor John Engen invite you to spend an evening with some of Montana's finest sports Legends -- UM coaches & Hall of Fame inductees, pro athletes, former UM players, coaches and administrators -- including Wayne and Lisa Tinkle, Jim O'Day, Bobby Hauck, Shannon Cate, Robin Slevig, Greg Sundberg, Rod Lyman, Mike Tilleman, Annette Rocheleau, Joanne Steele, Brian Salonen, Guy Bingham, Eric Hayes and more--Monte, Special Olympics Global Messengers and surprise guests!

For more information call: 800.242.6876 x 108 or 406.231.9964 
Email: gbrowne@somt.org

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 165 countries. The Special Olympics movement offers one of the world’s greatest platforms for acceptance and inclusion for all people–regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences. Find out how you can become involved at www.somt.org

Contact: Gillian Browne
Special Olympics Montana
PO Box 3507
Great Falls MT 59403
fax (406) 454-9043
406.216.5327 ext.108
406.231.9964
gbrowne@somt.org

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