Keep asking for donations! If you are not plunging, please consider making a donation to Area 6 at http://firstgiving.com/area6polarplunge

Tonight is Prep for the Plunge at Bar Louie. It’s a great chance to meet some other friends of Area 6 and swap tips before the Plunge.

Bar Louie (at Short Pump Town Center)
11788 W. Broad Street, Short Pump
Evening of February 4

I will see you there!

2010 Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge and Winter Festival: What ifs…

I am sure everyone is getting all geared up for the 18th Annual Polar Plunge. It should be really “cool!” There is going to be a costume contest, ice and sand sculptors, bands and vendors to name a few of the attractions at Virginia Beach this weekend in conjunction with the 2010 Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Winter Festival. A fun time will be had by all.

Here is the Plunge Schedule: http://polarplunge.com/View/Page/Schedule

But, Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) and Area 6 want to let you know that due to the possibility of inclement weather in our area this weekend, we understand if you are having second thoughts about plunging this weekend. Your safety is our main concern.

We also want to let you know that if you make the decision to not plunge, all your fund raising efforts are not wasted. You will be able to register and submit your donations via the Area 6 local program. You will still receive all the incentives available based on the money raised. The only thing you will not get is the Polar Plunge experience.

Here are the steps you will need to take to register and submit your donations if you decide to not plunge:

Print out the Plunger Registration Form found here: http://polarplunge.com/Site_Data/User_Files/Plungers/PolorPlunge_Registration_Form.pdf
Fill out the form and include somewhere on the form, your t-shirt size.
Print out a copy of your First Giving fundraising page.
Mail this form with the copy of your First Giving fundraising page and any donation checks received for The Polar Plunge to:

SOVA – Area 6 c/o Meg Powell
9214 Silverbush Drive
Richmond, VA 23228

Area 6 will review the form and submit the form to SOVA for inclusion in The Polar Plunge totals.

SOVA will then mail out your incentives based on the amount of money raised. Here is a webpage with the incentive amount and awards for your review: http://polarplunge.com/View/Page/Incentives

The deadline for your registration is February 28, 2010.

Thanks for all your time and efforts to support SOVA and Area 6. And remember, there is always next year!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Meg Powell, Area 6 Coordinator, 804-512-4363