Prev  Next  Full List   Heidi Cuello Special Olympics Dominican Republic   Heidi Cuello, 34, of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a true leader who was a participant in the Special Olympics Latin America Regional Athlete Congress in Costa Rica. An athlete for seven years, she trains and competes in athletics and bowling and enjoys using her good leadership and communication skills to talk with other people.   How Heidi voted on the issues:   How should Special Olympics deal with "sandbagging" (cheating) in preliminary races?   Heidi voted to improve training.     How should Special Olympics settle the issue of a minimum standard for training?   Heidi voted that SOI should develop minimum standards for each sport at the local level.     Should every Program be required, or merely encouraged, to develop a strategy for athlete leaders to participate in government relations to support the movement?   Heidi voted that Programs be required to develop such a strategy.     Should athletes assist with fundraising (if so, a list of restrictions will need to be created)?   Heidi voted yes.     What should be done about the Advancement Rule (Random Draw)?   Heidi voted to keep the rule as it is now.     Do you agree to the change in the Athlete Code of Conduct to say, "I will not drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs while representing Special Olympics at sports training sessions, competition or during Games."?   Heidi voted yes.     Do you approve of all the changes to the Coach Code of Conduct?   Heidi voted yes.