Greetings!
It's a new year, and CASA of Collin County is off to a great start. Gala is just a few short weeks away and is the major fund-raiser for our organization. We have a great evening planned with fabulous live and silent auction items, a great location, super band for listening and dancing and a lot of surprises! Monies raised from this event ensure representation for abused and neglected children of Collin County in the court system. Come join us for a fun and glamorous evening.
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 Diamond Necklace Featured at Live AuctionA dazzling 1.93 carat diamond pendant valued at $7,600 from Bachendorf's is one of the many items to be offered during the Ewing Autohaus "My Funny Valentine" Gala live auction.
The largest fundraiser for CASA of Collin County, the event is set for Saturday, February 7 at Dallas Hotel InterContinental in Addison. The silent auction opens at 6 p.m.
Tickets to three television shows will be featured as live auction items, including backstage passes to The Dr. Phil Show, a taping of the new show The Doctors and tickets to The Ellen Show.
A queen-sized quilt featuring artwork by children in the CASA program, a trip to NapaValley, a dinner for 12 catered by a celebrity chef and a year of golf are also some of the live auction items.
Gala-goers will also have the chance to win a necklace from Bachendorf's in the Rapid Raffle. Wrapped boxes will be available, one of which will contain a certificate for diamond and white gold pendant.
Comedian Dean Lewis and the Hunter Sullivan Band will entertain at the event. Sponsorships and tables as well as individual seats are still available.
For more information, please click here. |
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CASA Board Elects Captain Randy Roland President
 McKinney Police Department Captain of Investigations William "Randy" Roland will serve as president of the CASA Board of Directors for 2009, replacing Diane Chester who moves to member-at-large due to term limitations.
Randy has served on the board since 2006, most recently as vice president.
Other new officers include: Jose Monzon, Market Manager, Capital One Bank, vice president; Cheryl Buckles, retired from Alcatel, secretary, and Barry Fromberg, treasurer, retired from Dean Foods.
Jeanean Weaver, Director of Marketing, TurboChef Technologies, joins the board.
Complete list of CASA board members |
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Come Shuck at Half Shells To Benefit CASA  Save that seafood appetite for Tuesday, February 3 when CASA of Collin County participates in the first Tuesday Benefit.
In addition to great food and an extensive menu, this comfortable neighborhood eatery will give 15 percent of the entire day's proceeds to CASA. Not a seafood lover? There's plenty on the menu for you, too.
Half Shells is located in the Shops of Legacy, Legacy Drive and the Tollway, southeast side, at 5800 Legacy Dr., Suite C-2. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. See you there!
For more information and a complete menu, check out their website. |
Toy Collection a Success
 Thanks to many contributors, CASA children received wonderful gifts during the holidays. The community response was overwhelming!
The toys will also be used as birthday gifts for foster children.
For a complete list of those who contributed toys, gift cards, collection spaces, clothing and other items, please click here.
Radiology staff members at MedicalCenter of McKinney present a check to CASA from monies raised at their departmental holiday party. |
 Hike at the Heard for CASA
Come walk with us Saturday, March 28. A team from CASA will be walking with the community at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Pre-register with CASA and enjoy breakfast, kite-flying and lots of other activities.
Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of McKinney, we will join walkers from several area non-profits for the event. Cost is $40 for a family of 3 or more, $5 per child 3 - 12 or $20 for a single ticket and includes the walk, a water bottle, breakfast, t-shirt, chance for door prizes, museum admission, live entertainment, nonprofit information fair and children's activities.
CASA will receive $10 per adult and $3 for each child hiker registered through us. Activities begin at 9 and end at 11 a.m. at the museum, located one mile east of Highway 5 on FM 1378, McKinney.
To register, please call the CASA office at 972-529-2272 |
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Westfield Insurance, King Foundation Fund CASA in December
 Westfield Insurance, headquartered in Westfield Center, Ohio, selected CASA of Collin County for a human services grant in December. The monies will be used to purchase software, monitors and update the backup system.
The insurance company supports organizations empowering people to take control of their lives and work toward positive change.
Presenting the check to CASA Executive Director Susan Etheridge, right, is Charles Williams, left, Westfield Bond Manager-Texas. His daughter, Ashley, served as a CASA of Collin County case supervisor for several years and connected him with Westfield.
The agency also received a grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation in December for program funding. The foundation, established in 1966, awards grants based on the policies of independence, health and education in communities. | |
Closed Case Luncheon Honors Volunteers
St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney hosted the Closed Case Volunteer Luncheon January 7 for CASAs who completed cases during the final quarter of 2008. Area churches have sponsored these award events for CASA since last year.
 Honored volunteers pictured above front to back: Ann Rowan-Smith, Nancy Huff, Margaret O'Neill, Laurie Smith; front row, Virginia Barrett, Tammy Fickle, Susie Addison and Mary King.
Not pictured: Stacey Moore, Kim Bailey, Terri Haynes, Bruce and Kate Brandeland, Richard and Kathy Denman, Leo Norton, Adrienne Benya, Jenni Tran, Lisa Foster, Barbara Blanton, Natalie Vaughn, Jeff and Holly Nicklas, Rita Sanchez, Pam Walker, Charlene Gomes, Deborah Netz, Becky McGarry, Laurie Hubert and Joyce Malamis.
Above: Members of St. Gabriel the Archangel Church prepared and served the luncheon honoring CASAs with closed cases.
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CASA Move Set for February 28
CASA of Collin County will relocate to 101 E. Davis Street, McKinney, Saturday, February 28. Office hours, phone and fax numbers will remain the same. Ample parking will be available in front of the building as well as large training and board rooms and two family visitation areas, inside and outside.
A formal ribbon-cutting will be held soon. |
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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CASA CALENDAR
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| Jan 22
Swearing-in of latest CASA class
Feb 3
Half Shells benefits CASA
Feb 7
My Funny Valentine Gala
Feb 28
CASA moves to new location
Mar 28
Take a Hike with CASA
Jun 1
CASAs for Kids Golf Tournament
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CASA STORE
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| Original, handmade CASA lanyards are great for anyone who wears an ID card. These cute and colorful badge holders feature polymer clay beads of children's faces and are available only through CASA programs.
Priced at only $14, they separate and can also serve as key chains.
The CASA store also offers bracelets from the beads, watches and magnets as well as the original CASA t-shirt, designed by and available only from CASA of Collin County.
For a look at the original items, shop here.
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COMMEMORATE FAMILY WITH BRICKS |
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Honor your family, friends and others in the new CASA of Collin County building at 101 E. Davis St., McKinney.
Bricks and paving stones will be engraved with your message to become a permanent part of the facility.
Two donor levels are available. The Crystal Level, at $1,000, is sized at 12" x 12" and the Turquoise Level is $250 for a 4" x 8" brick.
Please show your family's commitment to the children of CollinCounty. For more information, please call the CASA office, 972-529-2272, extension 103.
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