Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
� Olympic and Paralympics Leaders
� Presenters-at Games Events beyond Opening and Closing Ceremonies
� Celebrities – Global and Regional
� GOC Board Directors and Leadership
� GOC Former Leaders
� SOI and GOC Corporate Sponsors
� SOI and GOC Individual Donors and Supporters
The MVP Fans program will engage and recognize by region and country the
program leaders, dignitaries and supporters whose efforts and commitments are so
critical to the expansion and sustainability of our work. This program will provide
the tools and resources for the SO Programs, Regional Offices and SOI Staff to be
able to host their guests in Athens. With basic services provided by the Games
Organizing Committee, each MVP Fans Program participant will be directly tied to
the Program, Regional Office or SOI Office to deliver an experience that further
engages them in the movement.
The MVP Fans Program may include Guests from the following categories:
� Program Sponsors and Supporters
� Program Leaders – Board Members and President/Chief Executive
� Government Officials – Local Officials and National Officials below Minister Level
� Local Military Officials
� Local and National Celebrities
� National Sport Governing Body Members
� National Education and Sports Leaders
11.7 Families Program
Family Services is dedicated to providing the Family Members of the Athletes with a
pleasant and smooth games experience in addition to an unforgettable stay in
Athens. The main aspects of Family Services’ actions are: registration management,
assistance with accommodation booking, family hospitality and opportunities for
establishing networks between the families.
Before Games-time Family Services cooperates with National Family Coordinators
from each Delegation. These Family Coordinators liaise with the Special Olympics
ATHENS 2011 Family Services Department and provide Family Members with direct
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