August 25th 2025 newsletter

8/25/2025

🎯 Thank you Fun Drive Volunteers!!!
Thank you to all of those who worked to make this past FUNDRIVE our biggest one yet!!
15 carts and over 13,000lbs!!

💃 Dance Program Update
Dance families—thank you for your patience! Arts Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Franke Cruz and Amanda Montgomery want to reassure you that nothing has been finalized yet. Proposed plans are awaiting board approval, and we're actively pursuing grants and funding support.
Have questions or concerns? Please reach out to Jennifer or Amanda directly—we’re here and happy to talk!

Dance registration will begin soon after a few more approvals
We are planning on having the dance season start September 15th
Keep your eyes open on our FACEBOOK page for the latest details

👥 Arts Committee Meeting

Next meeting on Saturday, October 25th @ 11:15AM @ Star R Us Studio in Mascoutah

👥 Finance Committee Meeting - September 4th

Finance Committee approved the purchase of new footballs for flag football, new volleyballs for Skills, and new chest protector and batting tee for softball.
Finance Committee elected to move to a bi-monthly meetings vs. quarterly to allow for great efficiency.
Our next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday Sept 4th from 6:30-8:30.
If you are interested in joining the finance committee please send email to [email protected]

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💲 Membership Dues – 2025
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link

👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!

⚽ Sports Updates & Opportunities

👉 As always, please stay hydrated, take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and follow all heat safety protocols. Your well-being is our top priority.

📌 Sports Practice Info
Requirements to Participate in WLTG Sports:

WLTG membership
Registered in the Special Olympics Digital CoE Portal
Completed WLTG Waiver & Release

💡 Questions? Contact Amanda Lutz or Ellen Schwoebel.

📢 Bowling Practice

Due to Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Bowling is canceled for this Sunday
Please let Coach Lisa or Mari know if your athlete will not be there.
Regionals will be on September 14th @ St. Clair Bowl
Interested in helping or to be a unified partner, you will need to get registered as a Special Olympics

⛳ Golf Practice

Golf practice will be this Thursday, August 28th | Orchards Golf Course
State Golf will be September 6-7 @ Hickory Point Golf Club in Forsyth, IL
Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
📞 Contact: Jeff Elder | 314-780-1696

🏈 Flag Football Practice

Scrimmage with PTOEC & Mascoutah on Tuesday, August 26th | Tuesday @ 5:45 to 6:45PM held at Swansea Moose Lodge baseball field -- (Bring plenty of water and lawn chairs)
Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
Regionals: September 28 | Mascoutah High School
Contact Randy Homberg for details.

🥎 Softball Practice (NEW LOCATION)

Mondays @ 6PM held at Shiloh Field B in the Shiloh Community Park.
- It is located behind the Shiloh Senior Center that is located at 7 Park Drive Shiloh, IL 62269.
- The field is on the other side of Seibert Road.
Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
State: September 6 (if qualified) @ Land of Lincoln Sports Complex in Springfield, IL
📧 Contact: Jenn for questions

🏐 Volleyball Practice / Tournament

Competitive & Modified Volleyball Scrimmage (Part 2) this Wednesday, Aug. 27th @ 5:30PM at Lindenwood University in Belleville. Wear uniforms (purple shirt & black shorts) and bring water.
Skills Volleyball Practice is this Thursday, August 28th @ 6PM & 7PM | Leu Civic Center
Regional Volleyball Qualifier - Region I Volleyball Tournament will be Sunday, September 21th. Location will be Glenwood High School: 1501 Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL 62629. Skills, Competitive and Modified teams will all be included.
- Schedule:
  8:30am - registration - teams can start warming up for 1st matches
  9:00am - short opening ceremony in the main gym
  9:10am - Traditional & Unified team games begin in West Gym
  · Traditional & Modified Skills begin in East Gym
  · Modified Teams will play after completion of Skills.