Greetings!
If you missed gala, it was a blast! Guests bid on fantastic trips, gorgeous jewelry, a quilt and so much more. The food was excellent, the band and comedian superb and the auctioneer was a total treat. Our hats are off to Danya Timmons and the members of the gala committee as well as all the volunteers who made the evening such a delight, and of course our sponsors, led by Ewing Autohaus, who made it all possible.
Now it's on to our big move on February 28!
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Bidders Take Home Treasures
 My Funny Valentine Gala attendees have much to talk about after the February 7 event at Hotel InterContinental.
One lucky bidder is going to enjoy a trip to France to stay in a chateau for a week. Another two are touring the California wine country in chauffeured limousines. Still another purchased a quilt featuring drawings by CASA children - and donated it back to CASA to decorate the new building.
Others took home gorgeous jewelry, large baskets filled with goodies, assorted beauty packages, signed sports memorabilia and paintings.
Partiers dined on beef filet, Chilean sea bass and a red velvet cake tower with the CASA logo replicated in cocoa powder.
Comedian Dean Lewis entertained the group, followed by the smooth sounds of Hunter Sullivan and his band.
A group of 54 volunteers assisted with registration, the silent auction, fun photos, Rapid Raffle, red crystal heart calligraphy and Fund-A Child.
CASA thanks everyone who worked to make this an evening to remember.
For a complete look at the people and the event, go to www.hollykuper.com and click on Your Event, then CASA Gala. |
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CASA Packs Boxes for Move
Workers are rushing to complete modifications for the new CASA building at 101 E. Davis St. in McKinney before the February 28 move.
Formerly Craig International, the building will nearly double the size of the current CASA office and provide a family visitation room, 24 parking spaces, spacious lobby, outdoor visitation and play space and two conference areas.
CASA workers will have separate offices for the first time in several years. In the past, up to three staff shared a single room.
CASA will open for business in the new location on Tuesday, March 3 at 8:30 a.m. Phone and fax numbers will remain the same. |
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New CASAs Take Oath 
Fourteen new advocates took the oath in January to represent children. The new class completed 30 hours of training, followed by the swearing-in ceremony and a celebratory dinner.
New advocates are: Tabassum Zafar, Vickie Porter, Beth Dykhuizen, Patty Martinez, Susan Giardina, Michael Jones, Neely Kennedy, Patti McCormick, Claudia Ortega, Tammy Watts, Kris Williams, Patrick Clerkin, Michael Berry and Victor Meyers.
The next class will begin in April. For more information about becoming an advocate, please visit the website. |
Golf Tournament Returns to Gentle Creek
 Gentle Creek Golf Club, the site of last year's CASA golf tournament, was such a hit with players they resoundingly requested to return for the 2009 tournament.
The date has been set for Monday, June 1 at the Prosper location, with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
Channel 8 Sports Anchor Joe Trahan returns as celebrity chair and the committee is headed up by CASA Board Member Jim Gilligan.
Sponsors will be feted at a VIP party at Steve Fields Steak and Lobster Lounge, where they can chat with Trahan.
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Take a Hike at the Heard
 Gather up the kids and head out to the Heard Natural Science Museum Saturday, March 28. Sign up for CASA and we will receive $$$ for every entry!
Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of McKinney and the Heard, the walking path will let you explore one of the museum's scenic nature trails.
Walkers will receive t-shirts, water bottles, breakfast and a chance to win door prizes. Events include making a kite and flying it in the Heard meadow, additional children's activities, live entertainment and a nonprofit fair, in which CASA will participate.
Activities include bounce houses, a petting zoo, Trinity Desperados gunfight at 10:45 a.m. and a chance to try out the Heard Ropes Course.
The entry fee includes admission to the museum and is $40 for a family of 3 or more; $20 per adult and $5 for children 3 to 12.
Remember - your participation benefits CASA! To register, please call the office at 972-529-2272, extension 100. | |
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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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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COMMEMORATE FAMILY WITH BRICKS |
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Leave a lasting memorial for your family at the new CASA headquarters with a permanent brick or brick array.
The Walkway of Caring will commemorate those in your life as well as provide services for abused and neglected children of CollinCounty.
There are two sizes available, a single brick, 4" x 8", with 3 lines of type, 20 characters per line, and the 12" x 12" brick array, right, which includes four message areas including space for a logo, artwork, initial or other insignia.
The smaller bricks are $250 and the array, $1,000. To plan your brick, and fill out your order form, click below:
For more information, please call the CASA office, 972-529-2272, extension 103.
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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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