Special Olympics Broward County

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Pinion, Inc., a non-profit organization, to conduct charitable drives and social events within our local community to raise funds for its chosen recipient, Special Olympics Broward County and Victory Living Programs.

HISTORY

Pinion, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization formed in 1991.  It has grown into an organization whose membership is comprised of a cross-section of tri-county business and community leaders. Over the past few years, Pinion's membership has continued to show impressive growth.

Since inception, Pinion has hosted regularly-scheduled social events, meetings and activities on behalf of Special Olympics. Pinion has become the financial arm of the Special Olympics, supporting the program with the funds needed to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in the program.

Over the years, Special Olympics has recognized Pinion, Inc. as the Local Support Organization of the Year and as The Premier Sponsor of Sports Training and Competition.  SOBC has named its award “The Pinion, Inc. Local Organization of The Year Award in our honor. Through successful fundraising efforts Pinion has given the local program the opportunity to do more for these special individuals on a year-round basis.

For membership info, contact, Barbara Corrao (954) 485-1487 or email: barbara.corrao@raymondjames.com

For Additional Pinion Information  

www.pinioninc.com

Fund Development Vice Presidents:

Christine Hurlock, 954-771-0771, crismarch2@bellsouth.net

Marian McCray-DeLoach, 954-772-6222, mardeloach@bellsouth.net

2009 – 2010 Season Schedule of Pinion Fun and Fundraising Events

Friday, September 18, 2009
Annual Fall Soiree – Bond, Bowties & Boas     11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The Capital Grille, Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale.  Co-Chairs:  Lee Sheffield, Lisa Scott-Founds.  For more information, please contact Kitty McGowan at 954-523-1004..

Friday, December 4, 2009
Pinion’s Annual Signature Holiday Event      7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Elegant food and drink and silent auction held in Fort Lauderdale. Chair: Mirtha Toledo-Hackley.  For more information, please contact Mirtha at 954-592-4109.

December 18, 2009
Pinion Board and Members host Victory Living Christmas Program – Music, beverages, snacks and “Santa Claus” pays a visit to deliver presents for the athletes/clients.  Chair:  Sonja Mayo.  For more information, please contact Sonja Mayo at 954-561-5826.

March 11, 2010

Pinion St. Patty’s Day Social    
6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Briny Riverfront Pub in Fort Lauderdale.
Co Chairs:  Marian Deloach, Christine Hurlock Wendy Walters.  For more information, please contact Marian at 954-772-6222.

April 29, 2010 - Pinion Social
TBA
Co Chairs:  Sylvia Andis, Linda Eckert For more information, please contact Sylvia at 954-761-1147.

June 2010 - Pinion’s End of Season Event
TBA
Co Chairs:  Patti Kearson.  For more information, please contact Patti at 954-563-2214.