The Mission of Special Olympics

Knights of Columbus Bottle Drive for Special OlympicsOctober 4-5, 2014

1Special Olympics & Knights of ColumbusSpecial Olympics is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport.The Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics have been in partnership since the first Special Olympics event in 1969.We would like to organize bottle drives province wide.All funds raised will provide for athletes, their sport clubs and competitions.

2Why A Community Bottle Drive?

The Community Bottle Drive is a very effective and easy to accomplish fundraiser that can be offered on a small scale at the community level. Does not require a lot of volunteer time.Many people tend to have bottles lying around the house or in their garageFunds raised go to support programs for Special Olympics children and adults with disabilities.

37 Steps to a Successful Community Bottle DriveSelect a Chairman Please contact your local Beer Store and select a mutual date for your Bottle DriveRegister your Bottle Drive at www.specialolympicsontario.com/koc or contact kocbottledrive@specialolympicsontario.com or Toll Free 1-888-333-5515 ext. 237 Select your Bottle Drive drop off location Promote your Bottle Drive Conduct your Community Bottle Drive Day Report your results

Contact your local beer store4Thank YouThank you for taking the time to review this presentation and this important ongoing partnership with Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics.For more information on hosting a Community Bottle Drive - You can access materials to help with your bottle drive at www.specialolympicsontario.com/kocShould you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Special Olympics Ontario by email kocbottledrive@specialolympicsontario.com or call Toll Free 1-888-333-5515 ext 237.