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Many of you have been following the extensive media coverage of a young Collin County child, affectionately called Wylie's Angel, whose body was found in a remote park in Wylie, allegedly left by his grandmother to die. I am sure you have felt all the same emotions as I- the anger and sadness we all feel when another innocent child is the victim of abuse or murdered at the hands of those who should be protecting them.
In the coming weeks, we will learn more about this young boy and how this could happen in our community. I hope that Gerren Isgrigg's short life might serve a purpose so no other child is left abandoned to die in Collin County or any other community for that matter. We hope your voice will join ours as we Speak Up for children who cannot speak for themselves!
Susan Etheridge
Executive Director
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Wylie's Angel's tragic death hits home during Child Abuse Prevention Month Su san Etheridge, Executive Director of CASA of Collin County, was
interviewed about the services available for children and families in
our community in response to the child left to die in Wylie in April.
Watch video coverage on NBC5 and WFAA8.
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CASA Board Leaders serving our community
CASA Board President promoted to Assistant Police Chief, City of McKinney On May 5th, it was announced that Randy Roland has been promoted to Assistant Police Chief for the City of McKinney. Captain Roland has been a recognized member of the McKinney Police Department since 2001, serving as Captain in the Patrol Division and more recently as Captain for the Criminal Investigations Division. Captain Roland has dedicated his 20 year career as a public safety officer to enhancing the safety and quality of life for citizens of the communities he has served. Besides his dedication to keeping McKinney citizens safe, he has been instrumental in overseeing the construction of the McKinney Public Safety Building in 2007 and the upgrade of the McKinney Communications Radio Tower in 2000.
He has been presented with numerous certifications and awards, most recently presented the McKinney Police Certificate of Meritorious Conduct-McKinney Public Safety Building. Captain Roland has served on the CASA Board of Directors for 4 years and is the current Board President. In addition, Captain Roland has been on the Board of United Way and currently serves as vice chair of the Collin County Advisory Board for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. His leadership benefits all citizens of Collin County and North Texas, with his extensive community involvement. Randy and his wife, Sandy, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of two children. Diane Chester, Past President of the Board, CASA of Collin County,Receives
National CASA Board Member of the Year Award at National CASA Conference in April 2010.On left, Michael Pirano, CEO of National CASA, congratulates Susan Etheridge and Diane Chester on Diane's National CASA award. Susan Etheridge and Dianne McCall, congratulate Diane Chester after the award presentation at the National CASA Conference in Atlanta Georgia last month. |
13 New Volunteer Advocates for Abused Children
Judge Wheless spoke to the second CASA volunteer class of 2010 and officiated the swearing in of our newest advocates. CASA of Collin County is fortunate to have 179 active volunteer advocates for our children! The next training class will be July 2010.
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 Volunteer Projects
McKinney Bible Fellowship Church served the
entire community on May 1st. CASA was fortunate to have a group of 30
including adults and children helping spruce up the outdoor play area
for parent/child visitation.
Others helped plant seasonal flowers at the front door and in the
flowerbed by the street.
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Teams for Children Inaugural Event
Saturday, May 15, 2010
 Field a Team and attend this family friendly event!9:00 am to 1:00 pmChildren's Area OpenSupervised children's activities such as hula hoop contests, sno-cones, bounce houses, limbo, etc. All children's activities are included in the child ticket price of $10 per child. Tickets may be purchased here.Purchase a raffle ticket for fabulous prizes - Need not be present to win!(1) for $10 or (12) for $100. To purchase your tax deductible tickets, visit www.teamsforchildren.org Golf TournamentMonday, September 27, 2010Gentle Creek Golf CourseProsper, TexasLearn more about this exceptional Golf Tournament - to sponsor, golf, donate to the silent auction or to volunteer, contact Susie Addison,
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The Hoak Foundation
CASA of
Collin County is
the recipient
of a generous $20,000
grant awarded by The Hoak Foundation. "A generous gift
of this level will help CASA serve 17 children for an entire year",
shares Susan Etheridge, executive director. "We are so appreciative for
this financial support to ensure no child in the foster care system in
Collin County
is without a CASA advocate."
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Sports Supply Group
Sports Supply Group recently donated a collection of sports equipment and outdoor toys for CASA children. Pictured is Frances Hunt, CASA Volunteer and employee at Sports Supply Group. Advocates can share these donations with CASA children for outdoor summer fun!
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Kiwanis Club of McKinney
The Kiwanis Club of McKinney hosted their
largest
fundraiser of the year, a triathlon, on May 2nd. CASA is fortunate to
be one
of the beneficiaries from their fundraising efforts each year.
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Our Mission is to train community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in the court system so that each child is placed into a safe, loving home where he or she can thrive.
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Thanks to all those who sponsored, attended or donated to our 9th Annual Voice for Children Gala. Your support will help CASA change the lives of hundreds of abused and neglected children this year. Please join us next year for our 10th Annual Voice for Children Gala!
Best Picture Presenting Sponsor Best Actor SponsorDanya and Mike Anderson
  
  The Kravitz Group
Best Musical Score
Media Sponsors
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CASA
of Collin County receives
a variety of federal, state and local grants to help provide services to
100%
of children removed from unsafe homes in Collin County.
Please take the time to fill out the 2010 census questionnaire and return
promptly.
Our local community relies on the census count to get our fair share of
governmental funds! Here's some facts you might not have realized:
Funds
Allocation and Congressional Apportionment
More than $400 billion in federal funds distributed each year to states and communities based in part on
census
population data.
435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be apportioned according to the 2010 Census.
Article 1,
Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution requires a census once a decade.
For more interesting
facts about the 2010 Census, visit The US Census official publication
online 2010 Census: By The Numbers.
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