The Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council is authorised by Special Olympics International and is endorsed by our founding law enforcement organization - the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, supporting and providing technical guidance to Special Olympics Programs and Torch Run volunteers in planning and coordinating Torch Run events and activities worldwide, facilitating the expansion of existing Torch Run activities and programs, and planning for the development of new Torch Run initiatives and events.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council is responsible for the following:
Further the mission and purpose of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Set goals and objectives for the Council that are reviewed and updated annually.
Implement and comply with the Council policies and procedures.
Submit an annual Council budget for approval by SOI and inclusion in the SOI budget.
Schedule meetings and conference calls as necessary to carry out the mission, purpose and business of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Establish and oversee Council committees.
Oversee and coordinate the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference.
Identify and establish a sufficient number of Law Enforcement Torch Run regions to represent all Law Enforcement Torch Run participants worldwide.
The membership of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Council comprises the following:
Chairman Emeritus (1)
Chairman (1)
Special Olympics Appointees (2)
Special Olympics At-Large (3)
Special Olympics Athlete Appointee (1)
IACP Appointees (2)
NAAG (National Assn of Attorneys General) Appointee (1)
Council Appointees (2)
Law Enforcement At-Large (3)
Regional Coordinators (14)
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Richard LaMunyon
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Chairman Emeritus
Kansas, USA
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Scott Whyte
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Chairman
New South Wales, Australia
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Council Member since 2012
Current Term expires in 2022
Dave Dorn
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Vice-Chairman
Minnesota, USA
Special Olympics at Large
Chair
Finance Committee
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Council Member since 2018
Current Term expires in 2021
Kelli Seely
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Special Olympics Appointee
Washington DC
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Council Member since 2015
Current Term expires in 2019
Dave Breen
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Special Olympics Appointee
Illinois, USA
Chair
Marketing & Development Committee
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Council Member since 2018
Current Term expires in 2020
David Solo
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Special Olympics at Large
Northern California, USA
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Council Member since 2018
Current Term expires in 2021
Lisa Smith
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Special Olympics at Large
Delaware, USA
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2020
Kevin Brown
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Special Olympics Athlete Appointee
New York, USA
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Council Member since 2018
Current Term expires in 2020
Jason Ravnsborg
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NAAG Appointee
South Dakota, USA
Council Member since 2019
Current Term expires in 2021
Russ Laine
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IACP Appointee
Illinois, USA
Chair
Elections Committee
Chair
IACP Committee
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Council Member since 2000
Current Term expires in 2020
Jason Johnson
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Council Appointee
Montana, USA
Vice-Chair
Final Leg Planning Committee
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Council Member since 2019
Current Term expires in 2021
Rodney Seurer
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Council Appointee
Minnesota, USA
Chair
Conference Planning Committee
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Council Member since 2016
Current Term expires in 2020
Lee Barrett
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Law Enforcement at Large
South Carolina, USA
Chair
Training Committee
Chair
Affiliates Committee
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Council Member since 2018
Current Term expires in 2021
Steve Nigrelli
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Law Enforcement at Large
New York, USA
Chair
Priority Programs Committee
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Council Member since 2013
Current Term expires in 2020
Antonio Williams
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Law Enforcement at Large
Hawaii, USA
Chair
Military Initiatives Committee
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Council Member since 2010
Current Term expires in 2022
Joe Carlone
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Region 1 Coordinator
Connecticut, USA
REGION 1 - USA
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Vice-Chair
Conference Planning Committee
Vice-Chair
Affiliates Committee
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Council Member since 2011
Current Term expires in 2022
John Newnan
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Region 2 Coordinator
Maryland, USA
REGION 2 - USA
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Chair
Final Leg Planning Committee
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Council Member since 2005
Current Term expires in 2020
Mike Anderson
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Region 3 Coordinator
Florida, USA
Region 3 - USA
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Chair
Council Athlete Awards Committee
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Council Member since 2012
Current Term expires in 2021
Pat Hoey
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Region 4 Coordinator
Illinois, USA
Region 4 - USA
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio
Chair
Region Coordinators Committee
Chair
Guardian Awards Committee
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Council Member since 2016
Current Term expires in 2022
Mike Shortreed
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Region 5 Coordinator
Minnesota, USA
Region 5 - USA
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2020
Heath Helton
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Region 6 Coordinator
Arkansas, USA
Region 6 - USA
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Chair
40th Anniversary Committee
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2021
Robert Woolsey
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Region 7 Coordinator
Nevada, USA
Region 7 - USA
Arizona, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern California, Southern California, Utah
Chair
Communications Committee
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Council Member since 2015
Current Term expires in 2022
Ron Casalenda
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Region 8 Coordinator
Wyoming, USA
Region 8 - USA
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Chair
John Carion Award Committee
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Council Member since 2013
Current Term expires in 2020
Gary Gordon
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Region 9 Coordinator
Republic of Ireland
Region 9
EUROPE / EURASIA
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Council Member since 2015
Current Term expires in 2021
Jan Branderhorst
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Region 9 Coordinator
Netherlands
Region 9
EUROPE / EURASIA
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2022
Rick Lucy
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Region 11 Coordinator
British Columbia, Canada
Region 11 - CANADA
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Chair
International Torch Run Alliance Working Group
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Council Member since 2015
Current Term expires in 2020
James Kao
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Region 12 Coordinator
Chinese Taipei
Region 12 - EAST ASIA
Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2021
Stephanie Lindsay
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Region 13 Coordinator
Jamaica
Region 13 - CARRIBEAN
Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Christopher & Nevis, St Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands
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Council Member since 2015
Current Term expires in 2022
Mick Olsen
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Region 14 Coordinator
Victoria, Australia
Region 14 - OCEANIA
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, New Zealand
Chair
Policies & Procedures Committee
Chair
Program Excellence Awards Committee
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Council Member since 2017
Current Term expires in 2020
Cheri DeQuattro
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SOI Executive Support
Florida, USA
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Kelly Sheehy
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SOI Executive Support
Washington DC
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Committees
STANDING COMMITTEES
Affiliates Committee
Communications Committee
Elections Committee
Final Leg Planning Committee
Finance Committee
IACP Committee
International Conference Planning Committee
Marketing and Development Committee
Military Initiatives Committee
Policies and Procedures Committee
Priority Programs Committee
Region Coordinators Committee
Training Committee
AD-HOC COMMITTEES
40th Anniversary Celebrations Committee
AWARD COMMITTEES
Hall of Fame Committee
John Carion Unsung Hero Awards Committee
Executive Council Athlete Award Committee
Guardian Award Committee
Program Excellence Awards Committee
AFFILIATES COMMITTEE
Identify associations, organizations, and groups that have a connection with law enforcement.
Encourage each such association, organization, or group to participate in and support Torch Run activities and Special Olympics.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Lee Barrett
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Lee Barrett
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Develop and maintain communications strategies to enhance the level of knowledge and understanding of LETR activities through various means including The Guardian newsletter, LETR Website and social media platforms.
Publish The Guardian, the electronic newsletter of the Executive Council, for worldwide distribution on a quarterly basis. The purpose of The Guardian is to help create awareness for the Executive Council’s on-going efforts and initiatives and to highlight the efforts of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Special Olympics movement worldwide. Work collaboratively as a committee and with SOI staff to solicit input and content relevant to The Guardian.
Maintain and update the LETR website.
Develop, maintain, and update the LETR Facebook page.
Seek, develop, maintain and update any social media platforms that can further the mission of the LETR.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Rob Woolsey
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
The Committee oversee the elections for At-Large and Regional Coordinator positions for the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Russ Laine
FINAL LEG PLANNING COMMITTEE
Responsible for planning and coordinating Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Legs for Special Olympics World Summer and Winter Games and other Final Leg events as deemed appropriate by the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
John Newnan
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for planning and coordinating Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Legs for Special Olympics World Summer and Winter Games and other Final Leg events as deemed appropriate by the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Dave Dorn
IACP COMMITTEE
The Chair will be chosen from one of the two IACP appointees to the Executive Council.
Serve as liaison between the Executive Council and the IACP.
Work with the International Expansion Committee using IACP members and contacts in areas without Torch Run Programs.
Assist the IACP with the facilitation of the Annual IACP Law Enforcement Torch Run Photo Contest.
Promote the goals of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Executive Council, and Special Olympics in the IACP community.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Russ Laine
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Responsible for coordinating with SOI staff and the host Torch Run and Special Olympics Programs on all aspects of the annual Torch Run International Conference, including planning and conducting the conference within budget.
Identify and propose to Executive Council host sites and locations for the annual Torch Run International Conference.
Recommend potential agenda and schedule of the Torch Run International Conference to the Executive Council.
Work with SOI, the conference planner and the host Torch Run and Special Olympics Programs to review and recommend terms for conference contracts between SOI and other parties.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Rodney Seurer
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Work with SOI staff to identify, develop and cultivate sponsors and fundraising ideas that will assist all Torch Run Programs.
Work with the SOI Staff to develop sponsorship packages.
Collaborate with SOI staff to make presentations to potential sponsors.
Work with the Executive Council to meet sponsor expectations in accordance with sponsorship agreements between SOI and sponsors.
Conduct training for Torch Run fundraising strategies in collaboration with SOI staff.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Dave Breen
MILITARY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE
Develop and maintain strategies to promote the Law Enforcement Torch Run within the global military community.
Identify and engage senior military personnel as advisors to the committee.
Represent the Council at military conferences and events to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Law Enforcement Torch Run by military personnel.
Increase military participation in Law Enforcement Torch Run events.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Antonio Williams
POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
Responsible for maintaining the Policies and Procedures for the Executive Council
Work with the Special Olympics International Torch Run staff and Legal Department on proposed amendments to the Policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Special Olympics General Rules
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mick Olsen
PRIORITY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The primary focus of the Priority Programs Committee is to pursue LETR program development in those areas of the world that are strategically identified by the LETR
Executive Council in collaboration with SOI initiatives and interests.
The committee will surgically pursue development, training and mentorship in an intense manner with the
goal of program independence within the shortest time line possible.
This approach allows the committee to implement developmental strategies anywhere in the world and
would not be limited to international, domestic or regional classifiers.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Steve Nigrelli
REGIONAL COORDINATORS COMMITTEE
The Regional Coordinators' Committee was established to provide a linkage and support network within the Council for the 15 Regional Coordinator members of Council. It's primary purpose is information sharing and problem solving.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Pat Hoey
TRAINING COMMITTEE
In collaboration with the Communications Committee, International Conference Planning Committee and Priority Programs Committee, develop consistent training materials for use both internally and externally.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Lee Barrett
40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
(1981 - 2021)
This Ad-Hoc Committee, formed at the 2019 Conference Business Meeting is charged with developing and delivering activities and events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Law Enforcement Torch Run
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Heath Helton
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
The Committee is charged with the receipt, assessment and determination of recipients of the Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame Award.
The Richard LaMunyon Torch Run Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the worldwide success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Scott Whyte
JOHN CARION AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Committee is charged with the receipt, assessment and determination of recipients of the John Carion Unsung Hero Award.
The John Carion “Unsung Hero” Award is awarded to a person who has exemplified the spirit of John Carion, a Torch Run Regional Coordinator who in 1994 was tragically killed in a plane crash.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Ron Casalenda
ATHLETES AWARDS COMMITTEE
Shall be responsible to coordinate and work with the SOI staff to collect all necessary information to determine the Special Olympics Athlete Awards recipients that are given by the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mike Anderson
GUARDIAN AWARDS COMMITTEE
Shall be responsible to coordinate and work with the SOI staff to collect all necessary information to determine the Guardian Awards recipients that are given by the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Pat Hoey
PROGRAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS COMMITTEE
Shall be responsible to coordinate and work with the SOI staff to collect all necessary information to determine the Program Excellence Awards recipients that are given by the Executive Council.
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mick Olsen
Contacts
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FIRST POINT OF CONTACT
Kelly Sheehy
Manager
Law Enforcement Torch Run / Corporate Development
Special Olympics International
Mailing Address:
Special Olympics International
1133 19th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
Office: +1 (202) 715-3593
Cell: +1 (202) 510 8152
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