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Rodney Delp
Newest Global Messenger
Sarah stands with Reading Elks exalted ruler Mr. Jerry Posniac. Mr. Posniac is showing off the Special Friend Award given the Reading Elks on March 24, 2002. Picture on the right is Loretta Stump leading the athletes in the olympic oath before the local bowling tournament in 2000	Rodney Delp is our newest Global Messnger. Rodney has been in Special Olympics since 1989 and he participated in the Special Olympics world games of 1991 in Roller Skating. Currently he participates in Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Bowling and Softball. Rodney also serves as the Athletes Representative and in that capacity serves on the management team. Rodney like Sarah and Loretta has attended seminars for Global Messengers where they learn how to speak in public. Sarah Milanek, daughter or Greg and Liz Milanek, of Wyomissing. Sarah is 24 years old and works at Goodwill Industries. She enjoys playing basketball, volleyball and her favorite sport is bowling. After being assisted by her speech coach Debbie DeMarco, Sarah gave her first speech to the Reading Elk Club on Sunday, March 24, 2002 and she did a great job! She thanked the Elks for their continued support of Special Olympics. She received a standing ovation and many fine comments from members of the Elk Club. Sarah will also be addressing the Berks County Intermediate Unit on April 18. Sarah hopes to talk to the board of directors so they will have the opportunity to see what Special Olympics can do for them! Sarah joins Loretta Stump who has been a Global Messenger for the past few years. Loretta is the daughter of Ronald and Lore Stump of Millmont. Loretta is involved in many sports including bowling, floor hockey, roller skating, basketball, and softball. Loretta has given many speeches on behalf of Special Olympics and enjoys talking to people about her experiences. We thank Rodney, Sarah and Loretta for accepting this challenging position. If you would like to have Rodney, Sarah or Loretta speak to your group please contact their speech coaches: Debbie DeMarco (610-856-7386) or Liz Milanek ( 610-670-2655).