Welcome to the Northern Region!

On this page, you will find information about our region, a list of upcoming events and even news articles about what is happening. If you have any questions about the Northern region, please email Ron Green .

Area Connection

As part of our restructuring plan, Special Olympics Michigan has organized our 39 areas into six functioning regions. Below, you will find information that will help you keep connected with your local area programs.

Local Area Information Within the Northern Region

• Area 2
  Director: Sheila Blonshine
  Phone: 231-929-9765
  Counties: Leelanau, Antrim, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska
  Area 2 Website

• Area 3
  Director: Lorell Whitscell
  Phone: 989-727-4445
  Counties: Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alcona, Alpena
  Area 3 Website

• Area 4
  Director: Mike Eva
  Phone: 989-821-9658
  Counties: Crawford, Oscoda, Roscommon, Ogemaw
  Area 4 Website

• Area 5
  Director: Pat Rosales
  Phone: 231-867-3008
  Counties: Osceola, Mecosta
  Area 5 Website

• Area 24
  Director: Jerry Shangle
  Phone: 231-843-4416
  Counties: Manistee, Mason, Lake
  Area 24 Website

• Area 31
  Director: Jim Cummins
  Phone: 989-739-4331
  Counties: Iosco
  Area 31 Website

• Area 32
  Director: Mike Maxwell
  Phone: 231-775-3042
  Counties: Wexford, Missaukee
  Area 32 Website

• Area 33
  Director: Alaina Loehne
  Phone: 231-627-2930
  Counties: Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Otsego
  Area 33 Website