Kendall County
Special Olympics is privileged to have the BEST VOLUNTEERS, without whom we would be unable to offer the quality of programs
that we do! Each of our volunteers commit many hours and days of their free time away from their families, school studies
and social calendars to come and spend time with our athletes! Their care, dedication and involvement is the driving force
behind KCSO being one of The Best Special Olympic Clubs in
Illinois!
Each of our volunteers must meet KCSO volunteer standards and progress through an interview process with the head coach
and coordinator of KCSO; pass Illinois State Special Olympics mandated testing and training; and work under an experienced
volunteer's mentorship and guidance for their first year.
To each of our volunteers...we extend our heartfelt THANK YOU for all that you
do. You are OUR shining stars!
ADULT
VOLUNTEERS
Kathy Richmond
40 years - Kathy founded KCSO back in 1970. After she retired as the head
coach and coordinator, she continued her volunteering efforts. For the past 32 years, she has served on the Executive
Board, as a coach in all of our sports (swimming, skiing, snow shoeing, bowling and track and field), assists with the organization,
set up and implementation of our social events and co-chairs committees affiliated with fundraising efforts. Kathy's
desire to have an athletic program that would foster team unity, skill enhancement, friendships and healthy competition for
Kendall County's special needs population inspired what is today's KCSO. Her untiring dedication continues 38 years
later as her love, compassion and leadership enriches us all.
Allen Penninger
32 years - coaches swimming, bowling, skiing, snow shoeing and all track and field
events; assists in the set up, activity implementation, athlete supervision and clean up at all of our social events; serves
as an athlete buddy and supervisor at our Special Populations Cruise and Torch Run events and assists in the set up and
implementation of our annual Family Fun Festival, Best Buy Holiday Wrap, Mongolian Bar B Q and GFS fundraisers.
David Penninger
21 years - coaches swimming, bowling, skiing, snow shoeing and all track and
field events; assists in the set up, activity implementation, athlete supervision and clean up at all of our social events;
serves as an athlete buddy and supervisor at our Special Populations Cruise and Torch Run events and assists in the set
up and implementation of our annual Family Fun Festival, Best Buy Holiday Wrap, Mongolian Bar B Q and GFS fundraisers.
Larry Richmond
13 years - coaches swimming, bowling, skiing, snow shoeing and all track and field
events; assists in the set up, activity implementation, athlete supervision and clean up at all of our social events; assists
in the set up and implementation of our annual Family Fun Festival, Best Buy Holiday Wrap, Mongolian Bar B Q and GFS fundraisers.
Larry also is KCSO's very elite DJ and graciously provides his services at each of our social events.
Lynn Anderson
9 years - coaches in our swimming and track and field events.
Carah
Kahle
6 years - coaches swimming and track and field; assists in the set up,
activity leader and athlete supervision at all social events. Serves as an athlete buddy and supervisor at our Special
Populations Cruise and Torch Run events and assists in the set up and implementation of our annual Family Fun Festival,
Best Buy Holiday Wrap, Chili's Hot Pepper Night and Mongolian Bar B Q fundraisers. Carah is working on finishing her
MA in Special Education at Northern Illinois University and is currently working within the Oswego schools through KCSEC.
Robin Gavin
4 years - coaches our skiing, snow shoeing and track and field events; assists
in the set up and clean up at all of our social events; assists in the set up and implementation of our annual Family Fun
Festival fundraiser and serves on fundraising committees.
Jill Oldenburg
4 years - Assists with our social events, serves on fundraising committees; coaches
for our track and field events
Matthew Clason
13 years - coaches swimming, bowling, skiing, snow shoeing and all track and field events;
assists in the set up, activity leader, athlete supervision and clean up at all of our social events; serves as an athlete
buddy and supervisor at our Special Populations Cruise and Torch Run events and assists in the set up and implementation
of our annual Family Fun Festival, Best Buy Holiday Wrap, Mongolian Bar B Q and GFS fundraisers. Matthew will graduate
in 2010 with his BA in Special Education from Northern Illinois University.
Mercedes Lawson
9 years
- Volunteers at many of our social events. Coaches at
Summer State Games and as many area meets as she can attend. Mercedes attends Northern Illinois University, where she
is pursuing her BA in Special Education with a minors in psychology and social work.
Jake Olson
8 years - Volunteers at
many of our social events. Coaches at Summer State Games and as many area meets as he can attend.. Jake
attends Northern Illinois University, where he is pursuing his BA in Business.
HIGH SCHOOL
VOLUNTEERS
Colleen
Kreinbrink
4 years - coaches swimming, bowling and track and field
events; assists in set up, activity leader and athlete supervision at all social events and assists in the
set up and implementation of our annual Family Fun Festival, Best Buy Holiday Wrap and Mongolian Bar B Q fundraisers. Colleen
attends Oswego East High School, and is currently in her Sophmore year.
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