Team Communication #3

Dear Final Leg Team Members; I hope all is well and you are getting excited about the 2017 Austria Final Leg Torch Run!  It’s only 320 days away and it will be here before you know it! If your respective Team Leader has not already been in contact with you, he/she will be soon.  They will be setting up a conference call to introduce them self, give you and your teammates an opportunity to get acquainted, provide you with some more information about the Final Leg and answer any questions you may have. The next MAJOR step in our Final Leg planning process is obtaining the uniform (clothing) size for each Team member.  We have selected Columbia Sportsware as our Final Leg uniform supplier.  Columbia Sportsware has a long history of supplying the uniforms for our Winter Final Leg events and their clothing is top quality and will be sure to keep you warm while in Austria! Timing is critical in obtaining your uniform (clothing) sizes and you must complete this no later than May 5, 2016.  Columbia Sportswear is reserving the clothing for us and without everyone’s exact sizes we cannot get this completed and get the clothing we want. I have attached a “Step by Step Guide” that you can access by clicking on the button below.  There are sizing charts in this guide.  It is absolutely imperative that you be as accurate as possible.  PLEASE actually measure yourself or have yourself measured to insure that you match your actual  size with the sizing chart.  What you order is what you get and there will be little if any opportunity to change sizes when you get to Austria other than swapping with teammates.  The entire process of submitting your uniform sizing on our website should take no longer than five (5) minutes once you have the information as detailed in the “Step to Step Guide.” REMINDER If you want to stay in Austria longer to visit the World Games or tour the country and have your family meet you after the Team Party, that is possible.  You will need to tell us what your departure date will be and from what airport so we can book that accordingly. We will need to know that as soon as possible, but no later than April 29, 2016 as we  are  preparing our spreadsheets for the booking process now. Once the tickets are booked they are non-refundable and there is a significant change fee if dates are altered.  If you stay after March 20, 2017, you will be responsible for transportation, lodging, etc. I have received a LOT of inquiries about our Polar Plunge and fundraising opportunity and that is already generating a lot of excitement!  Special Olympics, Inc. is in the process of completing the development of the on-line fundraising website that we will use for this initiative.  Everyone will be able to use this very easy way of raising money and will be registered as a part of their assigned team.  More information to come on that in the near future! PLEASE be sure to check your e-mail on a regular basis as both your Team Leader and I will have important information about the Final Leg event as we continue building momentum for this amazing experience that you will cherish forever!    All the best; John Newnan Team Captain 2017 Austria LETR Final Leg Click here to download letter from the Team Captain Click here to download the 'Step by Step Guide' for submitting your uniform sizes