LETR Program - Special Olympics Indiana

Law Enforcement Torch Run ® 

For Special Olympics 

1133 19 th Street NW • Washington, DC 200636 • (202) 413-5651 

law enforcement torch run international executive council 

Welcome Torch Runners, Staff, Partners, Sponsors and Vendors to the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run 

International Conference. Your adventure in “Raising the Game” could start in no better place than the hub of 

sports in America, Indianapolis, Indiana. Here, we will embrace the core of the Special Olympic Movement 

and remember the value of sport and all it provides. This conference will prove to be a great final lap in the 

2012 LETR Race that has brought us such new partners as the Bowling Proprietor’s Association of America, 

international expansion efforts unparalleled in the recent past, and a global fundraising total of. . . well you will 

just have to wait and see! 

Over the course of the next few days Raise your awareness of new ideas to further our mission; Raise the bar of 

Program goals and objectives; Raise your commitment to our cause; and be sure not to leave without “RAISING 

THE GAME” in support of our athletes! 

Enjoy the conference, 

Mike Peretti 

Chair, LETR International Executive Council 

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Welcome! 

Welcome to Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. – the Crossroad of America! The Indiana Law Enforcement Torch 

Run is excited to host this year’s conference. Our city is also noted as the amateur sports capital of the world, 

so it is fitting that we are all here to “Raise the Game” to enhance our efforts to benefit Special 

Olympics athletes around the world. We trust you will enjoy what the 

conference and our city has to offer while you are here. Thank you for what 

each one of you does for the true heroes – our athletes and their families. 

Captain James Reno 

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department 

IN LETR Director, Region IV Coordinator, 

2012 LETR Conference Planning member 

Greetings! People come to Indianapolis for a number of good reasons – 

The Indianapolis 500, The NCAA Final Four, and The Super Bowl – just to 

name a few. But this week people will come to Indianapolis for the best reason 

of all, as we all seek to “Raise the Game” for Special Olympics athletes around 

the world. 

Our fondest hope is that the 2012 International Torch Run Conference will serve as the 

inspiration for law enforcement officers, just as our athletes 

provide inspiration to spectators every time we gather on the 

field of play. We invite you to explore our fine city while 

attending the conference. We encourage you to get to know 

some of the best Special Olympics athletes anywhere. Our Host 

Committee has worked hard for two years to be ready for your visit. 

Please let us know if there is anything we can do while you are here to 

make your stay more productive or enjoyable. 

And thank you all for everything you do to advance our cause. 

Michael Furnish 

CEO 

Special Olympics Indiana 

Welcome! 

On behalf of the City of Indianapolis, it is my pleasure to welcome the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run® 

for Special Olympics International Conference. The dedicated officers, coaches, and volunteers are, truly, 

“Raising the Game” by their initiatives and fundraising to support Special Olympics. Your successful 

accomplishments allow many more Special Olympics athletes to pursue their athletic endeavors while 

changing their lives and the lives of those involved as supporters. 

Indianapolis is full of first-rate attractions, performing arts, professional and elite amateur sports, and 

eclectic cultural districts, all wrapped in a package of unmatched connectivity and compactness. Our 

downtown is highlighted by remarkable convenience, with dozens of restaurants, cultural attractions, and 

shopping all within walking distance of your convention site and hotel 

headquarters. We are particularly proud that Canal Walk and Georgia 

Street will be the site of two conference events. 

We are glad to be your host and wish you all the best for an enjoyable 

and successful conference. Please visit again soon. 

On behalf of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, we welcome you to our city. We thank you for 

your continued support of Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and appreciate your attendance 

the 2012 International Conference. 

The mission to increase awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics athletes is inspirational and brings 

officers together to educate, motivate and inspire them with best practices to return to their jurisdiction and 

further that mission. As Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, I pledge the assistance of 

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in helping to stage a successful conference in Indianapolis. 

We would be proud to share with the conference attendees Indiana’s Hoosier hospitality here in the heartland 

of America and provide an opportunity for the attendees to experience our unique and convenient attractions, 

shopping, and restaurants. We look forward to providing a warm welcome to our fellow law enforcement 

officers and athletes to ensure you a conference in Indianapolis that will be a great experience. 

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Conference Hotels 

JW Marriott Indianapolis 

10 S West Street · Indianapolis 

Indiana 46204 USA 

Phone: (317) 860-5800 

Contact Information 

Mike Beck 

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy 

P.O. Box 313 Plainfield, IN 46130 

Phone: (317) 837-3276 / Cell (317) 364-6064 

mbeck@ilea.in.gov 

Scott Furnish 


6100 West 96th Street, Suite 270 

Indianapolis, IN 46278 

Phone: (317) 328-2000 / (800) 742-0612 

Fax: (317) 328-2018 

sfurnish@soindiana.org 

Christy Collum 

Special Olympics, Inc. 

1133 19th Street 

Washington, DC 20036 | USA 

Phone (202) 824-0268, ext. 1268 

Fax (202) 824-0200 

ccollum@specialolympics.org 

Conference Credentials 

Conference credentials will be issued to each 

registered attendee. For security reasons all 

attendees must wear their conference 

credential to all events and venues. Your 

region seating and auction bidding numbers 

are on the credential. 

ActiveIndy Tours 

Unique guided walking or biking tours of 

Indianapolis offered to conference attendees 

and/or companions. Conducted at a casual 

pace with frequent stops where storytellers 

share the history and lore of the city will be 

arranged for Wednesday, November 7 for 

everyone interested in a pre-conference 

activity. Additional tours will be available 

during conference (November 8 – 10) for 

guests not attending conference sessions. 

Registration during the conference will be 

possible only if space allows. A portion of the 

proceeds of tours is being donated to Special 

Olympics Indiana. 

Shipping 

Hours: 

Monday–Friday: 7:00am – 7:00pm 

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm 

Visit the FedEx Office Print and Ship Center® 

to ship T-Shirts and auction items home. 

Located on the 2nd floor in the JW Marriott 

Indianapolis. 

Lost and Found 

Located in the Indiana business office on the 

3rd floor; Room 309/310 

Departure Transportation Sunday November 11 

Courtesy conference transportation will be offered to the airport after the conference. Departure 

transportation from the conference hotel to IND will run on Sunday, November 11 from 4:00 am to 12:00 pm 

and will depart from the conference hotel for the airport approximately once an hour on the hour. These are 

the ONLY times airport transportation will be offered. We strongly urge all attendees to take advantage of 

the courtesy transportation being offered by the host program and to plan their departure time accordingly. 

The airport is located approximately 13.5 miles from the conference hotel and travel time is 

approximately 25 minutes. NOTE: The JW Marriott Indianapolis does NOT provide shuttle 

service to the Indianapolis International Airport. 

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Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame 

The Richard LaMunyon Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Hall of Fame recognizes 

individuals who have demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to the Torch Run and Special 

Olympics at the local, national, and international levels. Named for the founder of the Torch Run, the Hall of 

Fame is the most prestigious award given in the Torch Run community. Since 1992, volunteers have been 

inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference. 

2000 – Nashville, Tennessee 

Roy Forrest, North Carolina 

Jacek Hachulski, Poland 

David Pudlowski, Missouri 

2001 – Wichita, Kansas 

1992 - Tampa, Florida 

Richard LaMunyon, Kansas 

Dave Atkins, New Hampshire 

Dale Brineer, Wisconsin 

Chris Casey, Kansas 

Janet Holliday, Texas 

Joseph Hurtuk, New Jersey 

Doyle King, Kansas 

Kirk Miles, Kansas 

Darrell Sanders, Illinois 

Peter Wheeler, Connecticut 

Lorne White, Ontario, Canada 

1992 – Houston, Texas 

James Braddock, South Carolina 

Hiram Brownell, Illinois 

Paul Epstein, Hawaii 

John Miller, Delaware 

1993 – Princeton, New Jersey 

Robert Belfiore, New Jersey 

Bill Buford, Arkansas 

Ann Grunert, Delaware 

1994 – Charlotte, North Carolina 

Peter Bakker, Ontario, Canada 

Lary Nelson, Nebraska 

Neville Wheatle, Caribbean 

1995 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

Dan Bell, Texas 

Steve Graehling, Arizona 

Michael Teem, North Carolina 

1996 – Oakbrook, Illinois 

Dennis Alldridge, Wisconsin 

Kenneth Bennett, Michigan 

Jim Gardiner, Southern California 

Dean Jones, Virginia 

2002 Honolulu, Hawaii 

Phil Carr, Oklahoma 

Kurt Kendro, Hawaii 

Al Richardson, Ontario Canada 

2003 – San Francisco, California 

Rob Hall, Utah 

Bruce Mathews, New Jersey 

Gerald Sandoval, New Mexico 

Loyd Hamrick, Kansas 

Chris Upham, United Kingdom 

1997 – Portland, Oregon 

2004 – Arlington, Virginia 

Rich Banahan, Missouri 

Jeff Henson, Illinois 

2008 – Dallas, Texas 

Julie Buedding, Wisconsin 

Robert Bell, Maine 

Ronnie Davis, North Carolina 

Peter McHarg, Ontario, Canada 

Tom Schniedwind, Maryland 

Roy Zeidman, Virginia 

Gene Stokes, Florida 

2005 – Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Doug Abraham, Colorado 

Pete Dunbar, Northern California 

Ron Casalenda, Wyoming 

Mike Peretti, Northern California 

2009 – Mashantucket, Connecticut 

Paul Manuel, Alberta, Canada 

1998 – Anchorage, Alaska 

John Newnan, Maryland 

Rodney Seurer, Minnesota 

Jeanette Steinfeldt, Iowa 

Nancy Bottelo, Hawaii 

Lorne Gelowitz, Saskatchewan, Canada 

Joe Pena, Illinois 

1999 – St. Louis, Missouri 

2006 – Buffalo, New York 

Ben Fravel, Virginia 

Richard Candelaria, Texas 

Sal Gerbino, New York 

2010 – Long Beach, So. California 

Tom Reasoner, Illinois 

James McKeever, New Jersey 

Mary Beth McMahon, N. California 

Peggy Berg, Wisconsin 

Adi Reiter, Austria 

Brian Snyder, Ontario, Canada 

Wayne Sumpter, North Carolina 

2007 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Susan Stegeman, Missouri 

Robert Driscoll, New Jersey 

Tim Craig, Northern Ireland 

2011 – Calgary, Alberta Canada 

John Pratt, Northern California 

Jeremy Adams, Northern Ireland 

Luis Rosa, Connecticut 

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John Carion “Unsung Hero” Award 

Sergeant John Carion, Sterling Heights (Michigan, USA) Police Department, was a quiet but effective 

leader in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® effort, especially in the areas of law enforcement volunteerism for 

Special Olympics and furthering the ideals of Unified Sports® in Special Olympics. John epitomized the term 

Torch Run “Unsung Hero” during his lifetime before his untimely death in a plane crash in January 1994. 

The John Carion “Unsung Hero” Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have 

contributed to the success of the Torch Run on a local, state/provincial or community level. The John Carion 

“Unsung Hero” is someone who contributes to the Torch Run and Special Olympics in spirit, dedication and 

enthusiasm in an effective and unheralded fashion. 

The award is presented annually by the Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Council Regional Coordinators to 

recognize unsung Torch Run volunteers on behalf of John Carion, who was himself an “Unsung Hero.” 

1997 - Portland, Oregon 

Grant Weyland, Minnesota 

1998 - Anchorage, Alaska 

Charles Cossentino, New Jersey 

Michael Currie Chatham, Ontario, 

Canada 

Gregory Nolt, Delaware 

1999 - St. Louis, Missouri 

William Dalton, North Carolina 

Jim Elliott, Arkansas 

Frank Mackey, New Jersey 

Nancy Mulleneaux, Arizona 

2000 - Nashville, Tennessee 

Jim Moran, Missouri 

Chico Ouellette, Ontario, Canada 

2001 - Wichita, Kansas 

William Frick, North Carolina 

Rich Near, Northern California 

Jason Plaza, Wisconsin 

2002 - Honolulu, Hawaii 

Ken George, Southern California 

Thomas Reasoner, Illinois 

2003 - San Francisco, 

California 

Phil Crosby-Jones, British Columbia, 

Canada 

Ralph Maher, Colorado 

John Martin, Vermon 

2004 - Arlington, Virginia 

Michel Lariviere, Quebec, Canada 

John Pratt, Northern California 

Rob Steiner, Hawaii 

2005 - Minneapolis, 

Minnesota 

Martha Forrest, North Carolina 

Larry Timmer, Florida 

Don Hull, Oklahoma 

2006 - Buffalo, New York 

Greg Shipley, Maryland 

Pauline Crompton, Northern Ireland 

Robert MacFarlane, New Jersey 

2007 - Oklahoma City, 

Oklahoma 

Jamie Hainsworth, Rhode Island 

Kathi Christ, Colorado 

Sam Trujillo, Colorado 

2008 - Dallas, Texas 

Michael Pfau, Montana 

W. Jeffrey Spaulding, Maryland 

Judy Macho, Oregon 

2009 - Mashantucket, 

Connecticut 

Vinnie Adler, New Jersey 

Michael Nelsen, Utah 

Theresa Garagan, Alberta, Canada 

2010 – Long Beach, 

California 

Ted Rutt, Washington 

Mark Wollmerhauser, Oklahoma 

Randall & Rhonda Bannister, Texas 

2011 – Calgary, Alberta 

Canada 

Dave Seper, Colorado 

Joan Chang, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 

Shawn Farris, Kansas 

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Guardians of the Flame - Miner’s Lamp Escort 

Since 1987, law enforcement officers from around the world have gathered to carry the Flame of Hope 

during the Final Leg in conjunction with Special Olympics World Summer and World Winter Games. The 

Flame we carry represents many things for our movement. Most importantly, it represents hope; the light 

at the end of the tunnel for many of our athletes and their families. As Guardians of the Flame we guard it 

physically as we run it from community to community, but more importantly we guard it symbolically day 

after day as it is our responsibility to keep the flame burning bright in the hearts and the souls and the minds 

of everyone we encounter. The Flame of Hope is also symbolic of who we are as a profession. When we 

carry the Flame we remind everyone that law enforcement represents everything that is principled, fair and 

decent. Our unity in this great cause tells the world that law enforcement stands for strength, justice, 

courage and helping others – everyone, everywhere. 

To honor the symbol of our movement we ask that you please stand in place as the Guardians of the Flame 

escort the Flame of Hope to and from the ballroom. 

Opening Ceremony Exit 

William Devine, Illinois 

Dean Robinson, British Columbia 

Robert Cormier, New Hampshire 

James M. Wolfinbarger, Colorado 

Honors Luncheon Entrance 

Felipe Hernandez, Kentucky 

Ben Moszkowicz, Hawaii 

Art Collins, Montana 

Bryan Tighe, Alberta 

Founders Luncheon 

Entrance 

Amanda McGillivray, Northwest Territories 

Jeffrey Postell, Massachusetts 

Shawn Maples, Northern California 

Leonard Stump, North Carolina 

Founders Luncheon Exit 

Rénald Plamondon, Québec 

Bobby Bruemmer, Oklahoma 

Steve Davis, Missouri 

Jeff Kaer, Oregon 

Friday General Session 

Entrance 

Alison Fahey, New South Wales 

Darrel Parker, Pennsylvania 

Aaron Glymph, New Mexico 

Ray Padmore, Northern California 

Friday General Session Exit 

Vincent Lin, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 

Don Crabtree, Connecticut 

Jason Martin, Nevada 

Larry Hesseltine, Maine 

Honors Luncheon Exit 

Michelle Anaya, Virginia 

Michael O’Bryan, New York 

Bryan Wangnoss, Wisconsin 

Brad Freis, Texas 

Saturday General Session 

Entrance 

Ward Webb, Louisiana 

Matt Underwood, Georgia 

Manuel Gonzalez, Florida 

Darin Sweeten, Utah 

Saturday General Session Exit 

Billy Ziemer, Nebraska 

Darin Crowell, Wyoming 

Mark McCorkle, Southern California 

Hall of Fame Entrance 

Chief Richard LaMunyon, Founder 

Kristi Powell, Kansas 

Adam Taylor, Kansas 

James Browning, Kansas 

Jeff Bragg, Kansas 

LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award 

The LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award was created to recognize outstanding 

Special Olympics Athletes whose involvement has demonstrated a substantive contribution to the success 

of the Law Enforcement Torch Run on a local, state/provincial or national level. Recipients of the LETR 

International Executive Council Athlete Award are Special Olympics athletes who have contributed to Torch 

Run and Special Olympics in spirit, dedication and enthusiasm in an outstanding fashion. 

2011 Calgary, Alberta Canada 

David Lane – Minnesota 

Chris Paynter – Oklahoma 

Martha Hill – Wisconsin 

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Conference Schedule 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 

8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Conference Registration 

Grand Ballroom Foyer – 3rd floor 

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Conference Registration 


12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Vendor Show 


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

LETR Executive Council #1 

Room 204/205 2nd floor 

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Newcomers Orientation 

Grand Ballroom 1 & 2 – 3rd floor 

Speakers: Bill Buford, Joe Carlone & Adrian DeWendt 

First-time attendees are encouraged to attend this optional 

orientation to receive general guidance and information on 

how to get the most from your conference experience. 

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

“Explore Indianapolis” Hospitality Night 

Off-site, Georgia Street 

Hospitality Night is just a short walk from the hotel on 

Georgia Street in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. 

Attendees will receive valuable coupons, maps and a 

smartphone app for various restaurants that will be 

serving specials for conference attendees as they 

“Explore Indianapolis.” 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Comedy Club Night 

Off-site, 247 S Meridian Street 

Crackers Comedy Club will host a special show 

featuring national stand-up comedian Scott Long of 

Indianapolis, whose daughter is a Special Olympics 

athlete. The club is within easy walking distance from the 

conference host hotel and Hospitality Night events on 

Georgia Street. Tickets can be purchased from Special 

Olympics Indiana at conference registration for $20. 

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Vendor Show 


9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 

Opening Ceremony 


Keynote Speaker – Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Board & 

CEO of Special Olympics 

Law Enforcement Torch Run® with co-hosts LETR Indiana 

and Special Olympics Indiana welcome you to the 2012 LETR 

International Conference with all the rush and excitement of 

an Indy car race. 

10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 

Concurrent Session #1 

All Concurrent Sessions will take place on the 3rd floor. 

Risk Management Grand Ballroom 1 

Presenter: Jina Doyle & Marla Peters, American Specialty 

Raise Money, Not Risk! -This interactive session will provide 

attendees with real-life examples of losses that have resulted from 

LETR activities and identify ways to minimize injuries and avoid 

lawsuits. The goal of the session is to ensure LETR volunteers 

are armed with information on the most frequent causes of loss, 

common pitfalls to avoid, and insurance requirements you should 

know. This is NOT risk management theory session. It will deliver 

relevant, useful information that every LETR volunteer should 

have when representing Special Olympics and organizing and 

running LETR activities. 

Make the Military Connection Grand Ballroom 2 

Presenter: Dave Lenox, SOI, Antonio Williams, Hawaii LETR 

Learn how Special Olympics and LETR are working together to 

increase awareness through the Military initiative Worldwide. See 

how Military is are using fundraising and educational opportunities 

to help promote awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities 

and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. This is the one of the many 

ways we can continue building and fostering a relationship with the 

Armed Forces. 

NCAA DIII, LETR and SO Grand Ballroom 3 

Presenter: NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory 

Committee Members, Lisa Walter, Chief of Police, 

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Police Department 

An Alphabet Soup Recipe You Need to Start Cooking! - Over 

170,000 student-athletes at 442 colleges and universities 

comprise the NCAA Division III. In August, 2011, NCAA DIII 

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) kicked off its 

partnership with Special Olympics. This session will provide you 

with an overview of this new partnership from SAAC members 

and ideas as to how local and university law enforcement can 

join in to engage with DIII student-athletes and Special Olympics 

athletes. Find out how the SAAC and LETR can work together 

to enhance current efforts and infuse new ideas and energy into 

what we do! 

Torch Run 101 Grand Ballroom 4 

Presenter: Kurt Kendro, Executive Council, Theresa 

Garagan, Director LETR Calgary, Mark Musso, CEO Special 

Olympics Missouri 

A session aimed at those LETR volunteers that are new to the 

movement and want to learn about the history, the scope and 

role of the Torch Run, and an opportunity to interact with 

Executive Council members, a Torch Run Director, a Special 

Olympics Chief Executive Officer and Special Olympics Liaison. 

Have the knowledge and power to take your involvement to the 

next level! 

LETR Leadership Grand Ballroom 7/8 

Presenter: William “Bill” Westfall 

Come listen to William “Bill” Westfall as he speaks about 

leadership and how important it is for you to take on that role 

of an inspirational leader! A former United States Marine, 

Alaska State Trooper, a member of the 141st Session of the FBI 

National Academy, and many other experiences, Mr. Westfall is 

renowned for practical but powerful motivational and inspirational 

learning experiences. Take on the challenge of leadership! 

10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 

SO Liaison Session #1 

Room 308 – 3rd floor 

Facilitator: Richard Fernandez 

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

IACP Founders Luncheon 


The International Association of Chiefs of Police is recognized 

as the founding organization of the Law Enforcement Torch Run 

for Special Olympics. During the luncheon, IACP Photo Contest 

winners will be announced and you will also meet the candidates 

for the open at-large positions on the Torch Run International 

Executive Council. 

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 



Police Executives Grand Ballroom 1 

Presenter: Russ Laine- IACP, Joe Pena- IACP & I 

llinois LETR Scott Sterland, Washington LETR 

The success of the LETR comes from all of the volunteers 

and supporters but how do you get your law enforcement 

agency on board? How do you approach the Chief, Sheriff or 

members of the command staff? Interact with the past IACP 

President, Chiefs of Police, and come up with strategies to 

gain support and approval of your command staff and chief! 

Speed Raising #1: Make the Change / Unified Triathlon 

Grand Ballroom 2 

Presenter: David Ramer (Arizona LETR), Jennifer Smith 

Make The Change - Project UNIFY’s goal is to activate 

people to develop school communities where all young 

people are agents of change- fostering respect, dignity and 

advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing 

the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics. Project 

UNIFY is a US Department of Education supported program. 

Make the Change is simply a part of Project UNIFY’s youth 

fundraising program. Project UNIFY’s goal is to activate 

young people to develop school communities where all young 

people are agents of change-fostering respect, dignity and 

advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing 

the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics. 

Unified Triathlon 

The Special Olympics Arizona Sprint and Unified Triathlon 

has helped to raise more than $250,000 as well as raise 

awareness of more than 600 Triathlon participants about 

the need of Special Olympics Arizona Athletes. This event 

is open to beginners as well as advanced Tri-athletes. The 

Sprint Race consists of: 300 yard pool swim, 12.5 mile bike, 

3.1 mile run. The Unified Race consists of: 50 yard pool 

swim, 2.5 mile bike, ½ mile run. The Unified Race is 

structured as a relay, where teams of Special Olympics 

Athletes’ and Partners compete together on the same 

team. This event primarily focuses on 

inclusion for all! 

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Polar Plunge- Corporate Aspect Grand Ballroom 3 

Presenter: Bill Fish- Special Olympics Minnesota, 

Megan Powell- Special Olympics Minnesota 

The Corporate Ask - The donor landscape is changing fast. In 

the past, corporate partnerships were typically based on the 

company simply raising cash for the charity – these days the 

relationships need to be richer, deeper and mutually beneficial. 

Maintaining and expanding these partnerships, and looking at 

new ways to raise funds and access new markets, will be 

crucial to succeeding in this uncertain environment. Harnessing 

the expertise and insight of a business partner can have a 

more dramatic impact than traditional financial support alone. 

Meet our panel who have had huge successes in developing 

partnerships. 

Affiliate Associations Grand Ballroom 4 

Presenter: Kurt Kendro, Executive Council, Michael Mack, 

Indiana FOP, Lisa Walter, IACLEA, Antonio Williams, 

Executive Council 

Panel Discussion- Every LETR program is looking for ways to 

recruit new volunteers and raise funds to fulfill their mission. 

This panel discussion is designed to provide information about 

Affiliate Associations that can provide new volunteers with the 

goals of raising more money and awareness with new 

volunteers and agencies! 

LETR Leadership (Repeat) Grand Ballroom 7/8 

Presenter: William “Bill” Westfall 

This is a repeat of Mr. Westfall’s earlier session 

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 



Facilitator: Richard Fernandez 

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

LETR Director Session 


Facilitator: Jason Johnson 

3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Regional Breakouts 

Facilitator: LETR Executive Council Regional Coordinator 

Attendees participate in discussion regarding specific Executive 

Council and Regional agenda items and vote in the Regional 

Coordinator elections. Your region number is printed on 

your credential. 

Region 1 – Grand Ballroom 9 



Region 4 – Room 304 





Region 9 – Grand Ballroom 10 w/ Region 2 





Region 14 – Room 307 


5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

T-Shirt Exchange 

Griffin Hall 2nd Floor 

This experience is one you don’t want to miss! trade your pins, 

T-shirts and patches with fellow torch runners from around 

the world. 

7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 

Indiana Host Night 

Off-site, Bankers Life Fieldhouse 

Come dressed in your favorite team jersey for a party Indianastyle. 

A comfortable 15 minute walk, Indiana Host Night is being 

held at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. 

Concession-style food and beverage stands will be stationed 

throughout along with special guests and entertainment. 

Special Olympics Indiana athletes will be on hand that evening 

to challenge you to another classic Special Olympics Indiana 

Sport… “Corn Toss.” 

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 

Breakfast 

Grand Ballroom 7 thru 9 – 3rd floor 

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Vendor Show 


8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. 

General Session 


Hear the exciting details of the upcoming 2013 World Winter 

Games held in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. Applaud this 

year’s recipients of the second annual Executive Council 

Athlete Awards. 

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 



Leadership Challenge Grand Ballroom 1 

Presenter: Chief Richard LaMunyon, Founder LETR, Chief 

Russ Laine, past President IACP Captain Roy Forrest, 

LETR Executive Council 

From its inception in 1981, under the guidance of Chief Richard 

LaMunyon, the LETR has produced many inspirational leaders 

that have made a tremendous impact on the LETR around the 

world and brought this movement to where we are today. This is 

your opportunity to take in the thought-provoking knowledge of 

these great LETR leaders. 

Bike the Bridges Grand Ballroom 2 

Presenter: Shawn Maples, LETR Northern California 

Ruth Sanchez – SO Northern California 

EUREKA!! Northern California Agencies strike gold!! Are you 

looking for a new event that draws hundreds of participants 

and raises tens of thousands of dollars? Bike the Bridges is 

an amazing fundraising event which brings people together for 

a scenic bike ride for Special Olympics. We will share tips, 

techniques, budget, logistics and details to get your own 

Cycling event up and riding! Great location + Great food = 

large attendance and a outstanding number of dollars for your 

LETR event. 

Special Olympics 101 Grand Ballroom 3 

Presenter: Beth Alldridge- SONA 

There are about 200 million people with intellectual disabilities 

around the world. Hear directly from a Special Olympics leader 

and athlete to understand why Special Olympics, through its 

relentless focus on benefitting people with intellectual disabilities 

through sports for social change, has generated awareness and 

has catalyzed actions that result in more accepting, cohesive 

communities and stronger, more civil societies around the world. 

The Power of Social Media Grand Ballroom 4 

Presenter: Emma Poole, Ryan Eades 

What the heck is the Twitterverse, and why should I become a 

part of it? These days, to be a successful and well-known nonprofit 

agency, you have to branch out and venture into the world 

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of social media. Long gone are the 

days of the press release. Today’s public 

is, well, social…and social people tend to 

be engaged in causes and even better yet, 

generous. With more than 140 million Twitter 

users, and 955 million people and groups on 

Facebook, isn’t it time you and your agency start 

communicating with them in real-time? Don’t get 

left behind. Learn some quick and easy ways to join 

the social media club and in turn, bolster your agency’s 

reputation in the community. 

Strikes for Special Olympics Grand Ballroom 7/8 

Presenter: Jim Doty, Bowling Proprietors’ Association 

of America, Mike Teem, SOI Executive Director of LETR 

Jim Doty of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America 

(BPAA) will lead an informative session on how to conduct 

successful bowling fundraising events. Jim will provide 

information on how to interact with bowling center managers, 

what they can do for you, inside tips on bowling events, and how 

to select the right event for you to maximize fundraising for 

Special Olympics. This session ties in with the new STRIKES 

FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS initiative that partners BPAA with the 

LETR to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes. 

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 

SO CEO Meeting #1 


Facilitator: Mark Musso 

11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 



Leadership Challenge (Repeat) Grand Ballroom 1 

Presenter: Chief Richard LaMunyon, Founder LETR, Chief 

Russ Laine, past President IACP, Captain Roy Forrest, LETR 


In anticipation of standing room only crowds this is a repeat 

of the earlier session and your last opportunity to take in the 

thought-provoking knowledge of these great LETR leaders 

Speed Raising #2 Plane Pulls / Water, Wind & Sail 


Presenter: Joe Carroll, Virignia LETR, Eric Garrett, Indiana 

LETR Steve Staletovich, Indiana LETR 

Plane Pull Challenge 

A giant tug-of-war between your team and a jet (usually a Boeing 

727 or 757 aircraft. Teams of 20 raise money (usually $1,000 - 

$1,200) for the opportunity to pull the aircraft 12 feet. The team 

that completes this task in the least amount of time wins an 

award. Additional incentives can be developed for teams that 

raise more than $2,500. Teams can include up to 20 participants. 

Each team competing can be assisted by 

one or more Special Olympics athletes to 

reinforce the importance of 

fundraising efforts 

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Water, Wind & Sail 

Sailing Regatta - Use a sailboat event to 

further our mission. Work with local sailing club to sponsor 

sailboat races with proceeds from the event benefiting Special 

Olympics. Include a silent auction, dinner, and one and one half 

days of competition. 

Corrections - The Untapped Resource Grand Ballroom 3 

Presenter: Joe Carlone, Connecticut Department of 

Correction, Doug Garrison, Indiana, Steve Scott, Alberta 

Corrections 

Are your Correctional agencies involved in the LETR Global 

Movement? Well in this session, you will learn how to get them 

involved. In many states Corrections is one of the leading 

fundraisers for the LETR! They are great resources to tap into, 

from raising funds, to providing resources, and getting them to 

assist with basic needs for your event. Correctional Professionals 

are always looking to help in whatever way they can, all we 

have to do is reach out to them, and you will have a broad-based 

community that will be extremely involved. So UNLOCK that 

resource! 

The Special Olympics Athlete Story Grand Ballroom 4 

Presenter: Michael Furnish, CEO Special Olympics Indiana 

Our goal is to reach out and involve every person with 

intellectual disabilities—and their families and communities as 

well. By embodying the ancient ideals of sport—fairness, 

persistence, determination and courage—families will share that 

Special Olympics can indeed create pathways for the full inclusion 

of people with ID and their parents, friends and caretakers 

as well, creating a more just society and stronger and more 

inclusive ommunities along the way. 

Strikes for Special Olympics (Repeat) Grand Ballroom 7/8 

Presenter: Jim Doty, Bowling Proprietors’ Association of 

America, Mike Teem, SOI Executive Director of LETR 

Jim Doty of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America 

(BPAA) will repeat this session from earlier today. This is a new 

must see initiative that partners BPAA with the LETR to raise 

funds for Special Olympics athletes. 

11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

SO CEO Meeting #2 


Facilitator: Mark Musso 

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Honors Luncheon 


Guest Speaker: Bobby Plump; the inspiration behind the 

hit movie “Hoosiers”. 

The John Carion “Unsung Hero” Award, Program Awards and 

Executive Council election results will be announced. 

2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 



Branding Grand Ballroom 1 

Presenter: Roy Forrest 

The Law Enforcement Torch Run has a tremendous value that is 

often undervalued. This session will inform attendees of the 

latest developments in the LETR branding project. The discovery 

phase was recently completed and will be discussed with 

information shared regarding feedback from the Torch Run 

community. The findings and direction of the LETR branding will 

be shared with the new and exciting opportunities in 2013! 

Speed Raising #3 Showdown of the Shields / Skeet Shooting 


Presenter: Tommy Walker, Indiana LETR, Shawn Byrne, 

Oklahoma LETR 

Showdown of the Shields – A weight-lifting competition where 

teams of four lift a percentage of their body weight. They perform 

three different exercises and attempt as many repetitions as 

possible within one minute for each exercise. The highest 

combined team number of repetitions determines the winner. 

Money is raised through team entry fees and donations. 

Skeet Shooting – A fundraiser that is a one day event which 

individuals participants or teams of four maneuver thru a 

specified course shooting shotguns at clay targets for points. 

Exciting event that is geared to hunters, sport shooters and nonshooters. 

This event opens up new relationships with agencies, 

officers, citizens and sponsors. Exciting fundraiser that is a 

“BLAST” with minimal expense for your program or agency. 

LETR Recruitment, Retention and Planning into the Future! 


Presenter: Kurt Kendro, Executive Council, 

Ruth Sanchez, SO Northern California 

One reoccurring concern in every LETR program is recruitment, 

retention and planning into the future. Strategic planning helps 

you to get your program where you want to go! 

Speed-Raising #4 Work Place Giving / Golf Tournaments 


Presenter: Don Stuart & Scott Whyte NSW LETR 

Raul Molina- Arizona LETR 

Work Place Giving – Looking for an easy way to raise funds 

for your Torch Run program? Have you thought about work 

place giving? Once you have a work placing giving system 

in place with your Police Department or Employer the money 

comes in regularly with no further work required. Come and 

learn about work place giving from the guys down under. 

Swinging for LETR – Golf tournaments are still a great 

fundraiser for LETR! With the popularity of golf emerging around 

the United States golf tournaments are still a steadfast way to 

make money for the LETR! The Department of Public Safety 

in Tucson through participating in LETR have successfully 

used golf tournaments for over 17 years and have raised over 

$170,000 to benefit Special Olympics Arizona! Come learn how 

to set it up and swing for the gold! 

The Power of the Partnership Grand Ballroom 7/8 

Presenter: Nancy Bottelo / Melissa Blake / Ben Moszkowicz – 

Hawaii, Randy Mascorella / Michelle Ulgade / Heather Scott – 

New Mexico, Glen Macdonell / Joanne Pendrak – Ontario 

The success of the LETR starts at the leadership of the Torch 

Run Director, Torch Run Liaison and the CEO of the Special 

Olympics program. The collaborative partnership between these 

three people is essential and require commitment and risk to 

have successful fundraisers, raise awareness and plan for the 

future. Come talk to veteran LETR Directors, Liaisons and 

CEO’s that have had a successful partnership! 

4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Live and Silent Auction 

White River Ballroom F thru J, 1st Floor 

Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police, join auctioneer 

Greg Askren at this annual conference event that has raised 

thousands of dollars for Special Olympics programs.There is 

no cost to register; you will find your bid number printed on 

your credential. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 

7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. 

Breakfast 


8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 



Guest Speaker: Bob Kennedy; U.S. Olympian and outdoor 

5,000 meters champion 

Wake up to an all-star morning session, be updated on the 

activities of LETR affiliate organizations and get a peek at what 

Florida has in store for the 2013 LETR 

International Conference 

9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

LETR Executive Council #2 

Room 204/205 2nd floor 

9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Torch Run® (5K Run) 

Cost: $20 per runner; price includes event T-shirt.The 5K Torch 

Run will be held in White River State Park which is located 

directly across the street from the JW Marriott Indianapolis hotel. 

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Load Buses to Bowling 

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Lunch 

Off-site, Western Bowl 

(6441 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241) 

Following the Torch Run, all attendees 

will bus to Western Bowl for lunch and an 

opportunity to bowl with the athletes in a 

pro-am style tournament. 

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

BPAA / LETR Bowling Open 

Off-site, Western Bowl 

Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) is 

partnering with the LETR to make great things happen for 

Special Olympics! Forty Indiana Special Olympics bowlers will 

partner with law enforcement in a pro-am style tournament at 

Western Bowl’s state-of-the-art 80-lane facility to launch the new 

partnership between the BPAA and LETR. $20 per person; limited to 

the first 400 bowlers to register; modified two-game format. All 

-bowlers will receive a souvenir t-shirt. 

5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

Hall of Fame Reception 


6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Hall of Fame Banquet / Closing Ceremonies 


Key Note Speaker: Carl Erskine; Former Professional 

Baseball Pitcher / Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers 

Celebrate the conclusion of the 2012 conference with an elegant 

dinner and culminating in the presentation of the 2012 Richard 

LaMunyon Hall of Fame Awards. Keynote Speaker, Carl Erskine, 

former right-handed starting pitcher for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles 

Dodgers will share a message guaranteed to inspire. 

9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 

Florida Hospitality Night 


On Saturday evening immediately following the Richard LaMunyon 

Hall of Fame Banquet, change into your best beach attire, shorts, flip 

flops and of course your favorite Jimmy Buffet style shirt and come 

join your host for the 2013 Conference, the Sunshine State of Florida. 

Door prizes; tickets to some of your favorite Orlando area attractions; 

and a raffle for a very special prize will be held. You have to be 

present to win so don’t miss it! 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 

4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Departure Transportation 

JW Marriott Indianapolis to IND 

Buses will load on Event Center Drive, 

Lower Level JW Marriott - 1st Floor 

Refer to the departure details on page 5 

Buses will load on Event Center Drive, Lower Level JW Marriott - 1st Floor 

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Special Olympics Indiana Athletes 

Allison Werne 

Like many Special Olympics athletes, Allison Werne became involved in Special Olympics through her 

teachers in elementary school. She competed in her first regional event at age 8 and went on to compete at 

the Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games that same year. 

Allison’s journey has not been without struggles. First, funding for Special Olympic athletes took a severe 

cut at her school and the teachers no longer were able to transport the athletes to events. However, 

Allison’s parents did not let her down. They made sure she was able to attend all the events and practices. 

Later, Special Olympics in Allison’s county lost its volunteer coordinator. This time Allison’s sister, Katelyn, 

and Katelyn’s husband, Derek, filled the void, so Allison’s journey could continue along with the other 

Special Olympics athletes in her county. 

Allison’s sporting life as an athlete began in development activities. As her confidence and abilities grew, she moved on to track and field, 

bowling and is currently involved in swimming. For Allison, Special Olympics is much more than just sports. She became involved in Athlete 

Leadership Programs (ALPs) and served as the secretary for her county’s ALPs program for eight years. 

Brent Bowgren 

Brent Bowgren’s Special Olympics journey began at age 8 because his parents were putting in a 

swimming pool at their home and insisted he learn to swim. Brent didn’t know it yet, but Special Olympics 

and his swim coach, Lorrie Woycik, were about to change his life forever. “Lorrie just threw me in the deep 

end just to prove to me I could do it,” Brent recalls. From that point on, he has jumped at all the opportunities 

Special Olympics presented him. 

Swimming was just the beginning for Brent. Bowling became his primary sport followed by basketball and 

golf. His abilities have led him to places around the world including Morocco and British Columbia. Brent is 

a proud member of Athlete Leadership Programs and has been chosen to attend and speak at many conferences 

for his sincerity and public speaking skills. He coaches bowling, basketball and bocce while still 

competing in bowling and golf. Brent always has words of encouragement and is willing to assist younger athletes with whatever is necessary. 

“The encouragement I have received from my family and friends, especially by my Special Olympics and church families, continue to keep me 

wanting to try more, to give more, do more and to follow Lorrie’s “you can” attitude in everything I do,” says Bowgren. 

Heather Himes 

Heather Himes has been competing in Special Olympics for nearly 25 years. She 

shared she is a little nervous about speaking to the more than 1,000 law enforcement 

officers attending the International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference. However, 

her work ethic and participation in Athlete Leadership Programs have given her the courage 

to take on this responsibility, as well as many others. Heather competes in softball, track and 

field, and bowling, and she has helped involve her family in Special Olympics. Her niece and 

nephew partner with her in bowling, while her father has been a coach and her mother serves as 

the assistant coordinator in her local chapter of Special Olympics. 

Heather continues to rise to the challenge and welcome new opportunities. When she was asked to compete 

in the 4x400-meter relay, she decided to join the team although she had never run a race of that distance. She went on to help her team earn 

second in the meet. No matter what the circumstances are, Heather always gives her best effort and the results speak for themselves. 

Jason Plante 

Jason Plante has been bullied, ignored and improperly diagnosed, but none of that has stopped him from 

winning at life. He would misbehave and lash out when he was younger in an attempt to get attention. 

Academics were not important and friends were hard to come by. Then, a doctor properly diagnosed Jason 

with Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). He became involved with Special 

Olympics and everything changed. 

Through Special Olympics, Jason has learned how to make friends, to set goals and make a plan achieving 

those goals. His love for golf and work through the Special Olympics programs led Jason to make his high 

school golf team as a sophomore. He then competed in the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, 

China, where he partnered with his father and won first place in the world. 

Now, Jason is a senior at Purdue University. His major field of study is in psychology and currently holds a 3.4 grade point average. 

Ken Melvin 

Ken Melvin is from Crawfordsville, Indiana and has been involved with Special Olympics for 

approximately 19 years. Ken struggled in school both academically and socially but there he met 

teachers who began to get him involved with sports and Special Olympics. He credits his involvement with 

Special Olympics with saving his life. 

Ken’s Special Olympics Indiana volunteer county coordinator, Russ Switzer, completely changed how 

Ken thought about Special Olympics and helped teach Ken to be a leader. Switzer encouraged Ken to join 

Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) University in Indiana where he became equipped with leadership, 

management and public speaking skills. Crediting his Special Olympics experience, Ken passed the military 

entrance exam and is now a proud member of the Indiana National Guard. In 2009 he served in Afghanistan 

with the 2-151 infantry. 

Ken has continued to stay active in Special Olympics and teach others about being a leader in the movement. In 2008, 

he represented Indiana at the International Task Force Leadership Conference in Hawaii where he presented a class 

about his experience in Indiana ALPs. In 2010, he presented a leadership speech to the World Congress in Morocco and 

recently was selected as a member of the Presidential Delegation Team that traveled to Greece during the 2011 World 

Summer Games – the only Special Olympics athlete to have this honor. His most recent stop was in Arizona where he 

taught an Introduction to Leadership and Global Messenger course. 

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Paul Philhower 

Paul first became involved in Special Olympics at the age of 8 years old, when he began participating in 

bowling, roller skating, and track and field. Now, he has been active in Special Olympics for more than 

25 years and continues to take on new challenges and sports. 

Paul’s remarkable athletic achievements include several World Games competitions - competing in 

volleyball at the 1995 World Games in Connecticut and representing Team USA at the 2003 World 

Games in Ireland where he earned the bronze medal in power lifting. 

Today, Paul is a certified swimming, basketball, volleyball and softball coach. He has participated as 

both an assistant and head coach in all of these sports. Paul does public speaking appearances on 

behalf of Special Olympics Indiana and always looks for opportunities to serve, even assisting FedEx 

Plane Pull Challenge teams pulling a 164,000-pound Boeing 757 to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. Paul’s 

parents shared: “We are extremely proud of Paul’s accomplishments. We are even prouder of his unselfishness and willingness to help 

others achieve their goals. We believe Paul would not be the confident young man he is today without Special Olympics. For that, we 

are grateful.” 

Samuel Fawley 

Samuel Fawley began his Special Olympics journey in 1998 at the suggestion of his mother. After an 

unsuccessful attempt at being involved in a national youth organization, Fawley joined the Special Olympics 

swim team in Logansport, Ind., and immediately started gaining confidence. He shared that the difficult 

training regimen his coach provided gave him the confidence to compete and the confidence to succeed. 

Sam’s participation in Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games has led him to multiple gold, silver and bronze 

medals throughout the years, but his proudest accomplishment came at the 2010 Special Olympics National 

Games in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he won gold with his fellow teammates in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. 

His journey from 1998 to the present has been filled with hard work and dedication, and he continues to 

demonstrate these as he trains as an athlete and Special Olympics spokesperson. 

Guest Speakers 

Bob Kennedy 

Robert (“Blazin’ Bob”) Owen Kennedy Jr. is regarded as one of the greatest U.S. distance runners in history; once 

holding the American record in the 3000 meters, 2 miles and the 5000 meters. Kennedy competed for the Indiana Hoosiers 

in cross country and graduated in 1992 where he won the NCAA 1,500 meter championship in 1990 and the indoor NCAA mile 

championship in 1991. In his senior year he became only the second person in history to win both the NCAA cross country 

nationals and U.S. national cross country championships in the same year. Nike even created two racing spikes in honor of him, 

the Nike Kennedy XC and Nike Zoom Kennedy. Both are popular and sought-after racing spikes. 

Now retired, he is a successful businessman and the cofounder and owner of the chain running/walking specialty store BlueMile 

in Indiana and Kentucky. Bob is on the National Board of Directors for Indiana University Varsity Club and is a Board Member of the 

Indianapolis Police Athletic League (PAL Club). 

Bobby Gene Plump 

Bobby Gene Plump The player who hit the winning shot for the Milan Indians in the 1954 Indiana state basketball tournament, which inspired 

the movie, Hoosiers (1986). Plump was named one of the Most Noteworthy Hoosiers of the 20th century by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine. He 

was also one of the 50 greatest sports figures from Indiana in the 20th century, according to Sports Illustrated. 

Plump played for Butler University from 1955-1958 and guided the Bulldogs to the National Invitation Tournament as a senior. He ended his 

career at BU as the school’s all- time leading scorer. After graduating from Butler University, he played three years for Phillips 66 of the National 

Industrial Basketball League. 

Following his professional sports career he began a near forty year career in the life insurance and financial consulting industry and now 

operates “Plump’s Last Shot,” a restaurant filled with memorabilia from the Milan 1954 state championship team, in the Broad Ripple 

neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Carl Erskine 

Carl Erskine debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers on July 25, 1948, where he played alongside other revered players such as Gil Hodges, Pee 

Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, and Duke Snider, Starting out as a relief pitcher and going 21-10 during his first two incredible years he pitched 

in five World Series during his career, winning one of them in 1955 against the New York Yankees. Erskine pitched his last game on June 4, 

1959 at the age of 32. His career spanned 12 seasons and accumulated 122 wins, two no hit games and in 1953 a league leading 20 wins 

and six losses. 

After retiring from baseball returned to his native Indiana and started his own insurance business in 1960. Erskine was inducted into the Indiana 

National Baseball Hall and has written two books “Tales from the Dodger Dugout” and “What I learned from Jackie 

Robinson,” and has served as a national and state representative for Indiana Special Olympics. 

Terri Stacy 

Terri Stacy grew up in Knightstown Indiana. Terri now reports the morning traffic and enjoys acting as a roving field reporter, producing features 

stories focusing on lifestyle trends, consumer and human interest stories at WIBC Radio where she is Co-Host of WIBC “morning show.” She is 

a gifted natural communicator and has provided endless great moments for listeners. Her unique knowledge of Indianapolis and the 

surrounding community is just one reason our traffic reports are the best in the market. 

When she’s not on the air, Terri is involved in numerous community projects and says she has been fortunate enough to spend time talking with 

everyone from Presidents to Astronauts aboard the space station, to Special Olympics athletes from 

Indiana and all of those that help make it possible. 

Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D. 

Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D. is a civic leader, social entrepreneur, and the Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics. Since 

1996, Shriver has empowered persons with intellectual disabilities to realize their voice, gain confidence and skill 

through sport, and become agents of change for acceptance and inclusion in communities around the world. Shriver 

has helped transform Special Olympics into a global Movement that advocates for acceptance, inclusion, and respect 

for more than 3.7 million individuals with intellectual disabilities in over 170 countries. Under his leadership, Special 

Olympics has come to encompass a variety of programs aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and 

their families, including a global athlete leadership network, cross-cultural research, and education and family support. 

Additionally he has worked with world leaders to advance the growth of the Special Olympics mission and vision while 

challenging nations to adopt more supportive and just policies for issues of concern to the Special Olympics community. 

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Presenting Sponsors 

Supporting Sponsors 

Affiliates 

Event Sponsors 

National Fraternal Order of Police 

American Specialty 

Susan C. Aycock 

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association 

Anthem 

Cassidy/Turley 

Exact Target 

IU Health 

Subaru/SIA 

Taft 

Gordon Food Service 

Friends of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics 

Indiana Association of Certified Accident Investigators 

Indiana FOP Lodge 14 




Mark C. Sherman 

Michael Price 

Special Thank you 

Indianapolis Metropolitan 

Police Department 

Philip D. Bacon - Senior Chaplain 

Knights of Columbus 

Nate Schallert 

RIOLO Dance Team 

Marie Roach 

Southport High School Drum line 

Mr. Copeland 

APCO -Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Canada • Contact: Paul Manuel, Alberta 

APCO - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International • Contact: Jim Reno, Indiana 

CACP - Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police • Contact: Paul Manuel, Alberta 

CPA - Canadian Police Association • Contact: Paul Manuel, Alberta 

D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education • Contact: Russ Laine, Illinois 

FOP - Fraternal Order of Police • Contact: Roy Forrest, North Carolina 

IACLEA - International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators • Contact: Lisa Walter, Wisconsin & Rich Banahan, Missouri 

IACP - International Association of Chiefs of Police (Founding Agency of LETR) • Contact: Russ Laine, Illinois 

IAWP - International Association of Women Police • Contact: Lisa Walter, Wisconsin 

MPRA - Military Police Regimental Association • Contact: Antonio Williams, Hawaii 

NASRO - National Association School Resource Officers • Contact: Joe Pellicci, South Carolina 

NIOA - National Information Officers Association • Contact: Joe Pellicci, South Carolina 

NSA - National Sheriffs Association • Contact: Jim Reno, Indiana 

NTOA- National Tactical Officers Association • Contact: Roy Forrest, North Carolina 

Vendors 

ActiveIndy Tours 

America’s Strongest Cop – Derek Poundstone 

Beacon Financial – April Devito 

Cassidy Turley – Diane Knipe 

Champion Athleticwear / Hanesbrands Inc. - Linda Rephann 

Door Devil Security Systems - Doug Byrd 

Indiana Fraternal Order of Police – Tim Downs & Danny Overley 

Halo Branded Solutions – Bob Southard 

Hero Bears – John Beck 

Indiana Department of Correction – Amy Lanum 

Indiana Ice 

Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association – Donna Striby 

Interact 911 – Teresa McClanathan 

Military Police Regimental Association– Ricky Harne 

MTM Recognition – Donna Lamprecht 

MyPoliceStuff.com – Craig Hill 

Planned Giving - Connie Grandmason & Joan Wheatley 

Sign-A-Rama 

Special Olympics Florida – Laura Collins 

Southside Harley Davidson & Buell - Sherri Long 

Turnkey – Tracy Hale 

Will Enterprises – Carl Sincere 

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2012 Indiana Conference 

Planning Committee 

Mike Beck 

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy 

James Reno 


Mike Woida 


Donald (Breck) Terheide 


Michael Furnish 


Scott Furnish 


Lynn Enterline 


Rita DeKlyen 


Tracy Miller 


International Conference 

Planning Committee 

Mike Peretti - ICPC Chair 

Northern California 

Rodney Seurer - ICPC Director of Operations 

Minnesota 

Luis Rosa - ICPC Mentor to Indiana 

Connecticut 

John Pratt - ICPC Production Manager 

Northern California 

Joe Pena - ICPC Auction & Registration 

Illinois 

Kurt Kendro - ICPC Concurrent Sessions 

Hawaii 

Don Hull - ICPC Mentor to Florida & Sponsorship 

Oklahoma 

Doug Kinloch - ICPC Mentor to Louisiana 

Alberta 

Sandy Graves - HelmsBriscoe 

North Carolina 

Christy Collum - Special Olympics International 

Washington, DC 

Chairman Emeritus 

Richard LaMunyon / Kansas 

Law Enforcement At-Large (Executive Council Chair) 

Mike Peretti / Northern California 

Law Enforcement At-Large 

Antonio Williams / Hawaii 

Law Enforcement At-Large 

Kurt Kendro / Hawaii 

Special Olympics At-Large 

Mark Musso / Missouri 

Special Olympics At-Large (Executive Council Vice-Chair) 

Adrian DeWendt / Oklahoma 

Special Olympics At-Large 

Richard Fernandez / Southern California 

Special Olympics Appointee 

Monty Castevens / Florida 

2012 LETR International 


Executive Council Regional Cordinators 

Special Olympics Appointee 

Peter Wheeler / Special Olympics International 

SOI Executive Director of LETR 

Michael Teem / Special Olympics International 

Special Olympics Athlete Appointee 

Martha Hill / Wisconsin 

IACP Appointee 

Russ Laine / Illinois 

IACP Appointee 

Joe Pena / Illinois 

Executive Council Appointee 

Roy Forrest / North Carolina 

Executive Council Appointee 

Luis A Rosa / Connecticut 

Region 1 / CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT 

Joe Carlone, Connecticut 

Region 2/ DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY, VA, WV 

John Newnan, Maryland 

Region 3/ AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN 

Joe Pellicci, South Carolina 

Region 4 / IL, IN, KY, MI, OH 

Jim Reno, Indiana 

Region 5 / IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI 

Jeri Roeder, Nebraska 

Region 6 / AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX 

Randy Boehm, Missouri 

Region 7 / AZ, N.CA, S.CA, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT, Guam 

Roberta Abner, Southern California 

Region 8 / AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY 

Jason Johnson, Montana 

Region 9 / Western Europe 

Jeremy Adams, Northern Ireland 

Region 10 / Eastern Europe/Eurasia 

Jacek Hachulski, Poland 

Region 11 / Canada 

Paul Manuel, Alberta 

Region 12 / East Asia 

Patrick Chan, Hong Kong 

Region 13 / Caribbean 

Bill Buford, Arkansas 

Region 14 / Oceania 

Don Stuart, NSW Australia 

Region 15 / Latin America 

Vladimir Caceres, El Salvador 

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ATTENDEE SCHEDULE 

2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run ® 

International Conference Indianapolis, Indiana 

November 8-10, 2012 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 

8:00am - 8:00pm 

Registration 

Grand Ballroom Foyer, 3rd Floor 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Registration 


7:00 am - 8:00 am 

Breakfast 

Grand Ballroom 7 thru 9 3rd Floor 

7:00 am - 8:15 am 

Breakfast 


12:00pm - 5:00pm 

Vendor Show 


6:00pm - 7:00 pm 

Newcomer Orientation 

Grand Ballroom 1 & 2 3rd Floor 

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 

Indiana Hospitality Night 

Off-Site Georgia St. 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Crackers Comedy Club 

Off-Site 247 S Meridian Street 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Vendor Show 


9:00 am - 10:15 am 

Opening Ceremony 

Grand Ballroom 5/6 3rd Floor 

10:30 am - 11:45 am 


Risk Management 


Make the Military Connection 


NCAA Division III, LETR and SO 


Torch Run 101 


LETR Leadership 

Grand Ballroom 7/8 

10:30 am - 11:45 am 


Room 308 

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 

IACP Founders Luncheon 


1:45 pm - 3:00 pm 


Police Executives 


Make the Change / Unified Triathlon 


Polar Plunge- Corporate Aspect 


Affiliate Associations 


LETR Leadership (Repeat) 

Grand Ballroom 7/8 

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm 


Room 308 

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm 

LETR Director Session 

Room 312 

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm 

Regional Breakouts 

Region 1 Grand Ballroom 9 



Region 4 Room 304 





Region 9 w/ Region 2 





Region 14 Room 307 


7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Conference Information & Resources 


8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Vendor Show 


8:15 am - 9:15 am 


Final Leg 


9:30 am - 10:45 am 


Leadership Challenge 


Speed-Raising – Bike the Bridges 


Special Olympics 101 


The Power of Social Media 


Strikes for Special Olympics 


11:00 am - 12:15 pm 


Leadership Challenge (Repeat) 


Plane Pulls / Sailing Regatta 


Corrections - The Untapped Resource 


The Special Olympics Athlete Story 


Strikes for Special Olympics (Repeat) 


12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

Honors Luncheon 

John Carion & Program Awards 


2:45 pm - 4:00 pm 


Branding 


Showdown of the Shields / 

Skeet Shooting 


LETR Recruitment, Retention 

and Planning 


Work Place Giving / Golf Tournaments 


The Power of the Partnership 


4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Live & Silent Auction 

White River Ballroom F - J 

7:00 am - 7:00 pm 

Shipping & Packing 

Fed Ex Office 2nd Floor 

8:00 am - 11:00 am 

Conference Information & 

Resources 


8:30 am - 9:30 am 


Florida 2013 Conference Presentation 


9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Shipping & Packing 

Fed Ex Office 2nd Floor 

9:45 am - 11:30 am 

Torch Run® 

Off-Site White River State Park 

11:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Load Buses 

Event Center Drive, Lower Level 

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Lunch 

Off-Site BPAA / Western Bowl 

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

LETR Bowling Open - 

Unified Sports® 

Off-Site BPAA / Western Bowl 

3:30 am - 4:00 pm 

Load Buses / Return to 

JW Marriott 

Western Bowl 

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm 

Hall of Fame Reception 


6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

Hall of Fame Banquet 


9:30 pm - 12:00 am 

Florida Hospitality Night 


SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 

4:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Departure Transportation 

Indianapolis International Airport IND 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

T-Shirt Exchange 

Griffin Hall 2nd Floor 

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Walk to Host Night 

JW Marriott to Bankers Life Fieldhouse 

7:00 pm - Midnight 

Indiana Host Night 

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

LETR Program - Special Olympics Indiana

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