Greetings!
Welcome to the CASA Advocate e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about volunteer advocates, our activities and our plans. Thank you for your interest in supporting abused and neglected children in Collin County.
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Players Tee Off at Gentle Creek
More than 100 golfers gathered for the June 2 CASAs for Kids Classic Golf Tournament at Gentle Creek Golf Club in Prosper. A hot, sunny day with just the right amount of breeze was perfect for the players, who competed in putting and longest drive contests.
A bagpiper signaled the shot gun start as golfers competed for prizes, awarded at a dinner following the event. Joe Trahan, WFAA-TV Channel 8, played with the group and served as master of ceremonies.
CASA volunteers generously donated their time to help run the annual event.
Competitors were complimentary about the beautiful course, which they said was perfect for tournament play. |
| New Volunteers Take Oath
CASA welcomed 17 new advocates with a swearing-in ceremony June 4 at the Collin County Courthouse. The 16 women and one man completed 30 hours of training and learned the rules of the court from Judge Curt Henderson before taking their CASA oath. Classes for volunteers begin every three months. |
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 Tournament VIPs Honored at Steve Fields
A pre-party for the CASA golf tournament honored sponsors of the June 2 event. Steve Fields, left, and Jose Monzon, tournament chairman, greeted guests at Steve Fields Steak and Lobster Lounge.
This is the third year Mr. Fields has hosted the event for CASA of Collin County. |
CASA Director Serves on Quality of Life Panel
CASA Executive Director Susan Etheridge has been serving on the advisory board of "Beyond ABC: Growing Up in Collin County," assessing the quality of life for county children ages newborn to 17. The group announced its findings last week in a report citing both good news and community concerns. The 44 page publication was compiled by experts in the fields of health, juvenile justice, mental health, school districts, substance abuse and a variety of social services and is based on 61 indicators.
Results have led to the formation of a committee which will work to correct the deficits, including increases in infant mortality rates, numbers of children with asthma, violent crimes and child abuse and neglect. Also cited were economic difficulties in the county for more than 11,000 children, despite the fact that Collin County has the highest median income and lowest child poverty rate in Texas.
A complete copy of the report is available at http://www.childrens.com/aboutus/childadvocacy/BeyondABC.cfm
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 CASA Jewelry Debuts
We are pleased to introduce exclusive CASA jewelry. Handmade pieces feature children's faces and the CASA name on lanyards, bracelets, watches and magnets. The beads are made from polymer clay and strung on a stretchy cord with other beads. Colors and styles change seasonally.
Watches are $30 and come in Black, Gold, Earth or Multi color options.
Bracelets are $13. Choose between Pink, Purple, Green, Red, Blue, Black, Multi, Earth Tone or Pastels. Both watches and bracelets come in S, M and L.
The lanyards are perfect to hold your ID badges and also come apart to serve as key holders. Cord colors are Purple, Green, Red, Blue, Black, Tan, Brown or White and are only $14 each.
Magnets are approx 1.5" x 1.5" in size and cost only $5. They come in either Blue, Green, Purple, Brown or Red.
These unusual pieces are your opportunity to tell others about the CASA program. Prices include tax. To purchase these exclusive items benefiting CASA by credit card or check, call 972-529-2272.
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We hope you enjoyed your personal issue of The CASA Advocate. If you know someone that would be interested in hearing about us, please forward them a copy. Questions and comments are always welcome and may be sent to enews@casaofcollincounty.org.
Sincerely,
CASA of Collin County |
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| Slagles Selected as June Volunteers
Few CASA volunteers have led as interesting lives as Pete and June Slagle. Veterans of the TV and film industry, they retired to McKinney and began representing children for CASA 14 months ago. Working as a couple, they have closed 3 cases successfully in a short period of time, and have accepted a fourth.
"It is always emotional," said June, speaking of her relationships with those they have represented, "and sometimes heartbreaking."
Their outcomes, however, have ensured bright futures for the children they serve.
In addition to serving as advocates, the Slagles are the "official" photographers for the CASA golf tournament, taking photos of participating teams.
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License to Fight Child Abuse |
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Show your support for Texas children through the Lone Star Proud for Kids license plate.
CASA of Collin County will receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these plates to Collin County residents. Use your credit card to reserve your plate, available ONLY through Texas CASA, not the Texas Department of Transportation.
Download the application through this link and pay by credit card. Thank you! | |
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