The vice president and chief financial officer of New Haven Terminal, Inc., Michael “Mike” Vasaturo has nearly 40 years of business experience. In addition to his professional work with companies like Ernst & Young and Logistec USA, Michael Vasaturo has volunteered with several charitable organizations, including Special Olympics Connecticut (SOC). Located in Hamden, Special Olympics Connecticut is dedicated to giving children and adults with intellectual disabilities a place for training, athletic competition, and community in an Olympic-type setting. Its partnership with the Special Olympics Unified Sports program and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference supports more than 14,000 athletes at its facilities and over 190 schools statewide. In addition to its programs and competitions, Special Olympics Connecticut offers a number of health education and self-esteem resources for its participants. To be eligible for any of SOC’s 27 Olympic-style sports during its four seasons or its four major competition events, athletes must complete a medical form and agree to the Athletes Code of Conduct and Eligibility Statement. Children with intellectual disabilities can also participate at school through the Unified Sports program. Athletes also have the option to participate in Special Olympics Connecticut’s Athlete Leadership Programs. Designed with a range of leadership skills in mind, its main seminars train people to become Global Messengers to inspire others and raise awareness of SOC throughout the state.
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AuthorMr. Vasaturo returned to New Haven Terminal in 2008. He currently serves as the organization’s CFO. Archives
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