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Even though summer is a time to kick back and enjoy a more relaxed family routine, CASA staff and volunteer advocates have not skipped a beat. Over the past month, we've noted an increase in children entering the foster care system. Fortunately, we have volunteers and staff working together to serve each and every Collin County child in CPS custody. But we need your help to continue our work. Join our next volunteer class and speak up for a child. Learn about the many ways you can offer financial support to CASA and make sure we have the resources we need to continue to provide hope and help for our children. Tell others about your involvement with CASA and encourage them to visit our website, become a fan of our Facebook and lend their voice to the fight against child abuse! Our children are counting on us all!
Susan B. Etheridge
Executive Director
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 Monday, September 27, 2010Gentle Creek Golf ClubProsper, TX
 Steve Bell, 2010 Golf Chair, invites you to take part in the Seventh Annual CASAs for KIDs Classic Golf Tournament that will be held on Monday, September 27th at Gentle Creek Golf Club in Prosper, TX.
Not only will this be a great opportunity to play golf at one of the area's most beautiful settings, it is also an opportunity to make a difference for hundreds of children who suffer through the darkness of abuse and neglect right here in Collin County.
New this year will be an exciting new CASA Partners Program for all those providing generous financial support of this event. The CASA Partners Program matches your company's philanthropic and marketing goals with ways CASA supporters, volunteers and the community can help. To learn more, contact Susie Addison, Events Manager, or call 972-529- 2272 ext. 115. Traditional sponsorships as well as individualized partnership opportunities are available now!
 From left, Emerson's Dan Owen and Lal Karsanbhai accept an appreciation plaque from Susie Addison, CASA event manager after last year's tournament. Emerson will return this year to support CASA's annual golf outing.
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Volunteer Spotlight
 Want to know what difference you can make in a child's life? Read this story submitted from Holly Beckerley, CASA Casework Supervisor about one of her volunteers, Vic Myers, and the foster child he helped find a forever home!Holly shares, "As a CASA Casework Supervisor, I get the chance to work with 25 dedicated Volunteer Advocates who serve our vulnerable foster children. I'd like to highlight one of my wonderful volunteers and share the story about BC and his CASA, Vic."BC is a fifteen year old boy who had been in the CPS system since he was eight years old. His parents were young when he was born and due to their own struggles, BC had to be removed from their care. A year later, their parental rights were terminated. During the next 7 years, BC moved 31 times, from foster homes to psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.Holly continues, "Vic was truly instrumental in BC's life. When I assigned Vic to BC's case, he was still in a Residential Treatment Center, shortly after he got released into a foster home and ran away. Vic was right on board with looking at family members that were previously ruled out. When BC was placed with his great grandmother, she would call Vic several times a week for advice. Vic worked closely with BC's school to ensure he was getting all the support he needed. I had the Attorney ad Litem and CPS worker tell me how much they appreciated Vic's hard work with BC. Vic gives the time and dedication to his cases in order to help an at risk teen find a safe and permanent forever home, with a relative able to care for him."
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Volunteer Training
Want to join Vic and our other dedicated CASA Volunteer Advocates who speak up for vulnerable child abuse victims? Our next Volunteer Training Class will begin on Saturday, July 17th. There is one Saturday class from 8:30am - 4pm and five evening classes from 5:30pm - 9pm Your application and interview must be completed prior to training. Contact Dianne McCall or visit our website.
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 Donor Highlights
Primrose Schools of Bent Trail, Breckenridge Park, Eldorado and Stone Brooke hosted their spring fundraisers in April and brought checks totaling $12,522.15 for CASA of Collin County. Thanks for your faithful support from your children, families and dedicated teachers!
Presenting one of the ceremonial checks are, from left, Michelle Flores, Susan Etheridge, Leslie Milliser, Marti Davis and Wendy Ghattas. 
Teams for Children Inaugural Event raises $5,000 for CASA! Thank you, Westmount Foundation and all those supporting this beneficiary event. Join us for Westmount Foundation's second annual Teams for Children event May 14, 2011 |
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Party with a Purpose!
CASA of Collin County is launching a new event opportunity for advocates and friends of CASA to show your passion and support by hosting a party. You pick the occasion and CASA will provide you with a party pack. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, introducing philanthropy to a child, throwing a cocktail party or just getting together with friends, include a few minutes sharing your passion for CASA. You may want to increase awareness, recruit new advocates or substitute gifts for donations to CASA - it's up to you! Beth Ray (CASA Advocate) is hosting our first "Party With A Purpose" on July 4th as she celebrates a milestone birthday! Party on Beth! For more information, contact Sharon at 972-529-2272 x 113 or email. |
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Thank You!
 Thanks to Neiman Marcus Willow
Bend for hosting a Charity First event in June to benefit CASA of Collin
County and several other charities.
Generous Grants Awarded to CASA of
Collin County
The
Moody Foundation
$10,000
Program Services
The George and Fay
Young Foundation
$25,000
CASA Building Campaign
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Thanks to Sally Torkildson and Sherry Cassidy, our friends from InTouch Credit Union, 16 tickets for foster children, their families and CASA Volunteers got to enjoy a great Rough Rider Game last month. Pictured in the center is Nathan Bush, who raised over $300 for CASA last month.
One of the foster kids caught a fly ball. According to his CASA volunteer, he's faced numerous unsuccessful foster homes due to emotional factors. However, he is now working towards moving in with family as long as his progress continues.
Thank you, InTouch Credit Union, for bringing hope and happiness to the foster children we serve!
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| McKinney youth have been busy serving the community this summer. 15 youths from Mission McKinney came to CASA to spruce up the CASA office and outdoor play yard. Thank you, Mission McKinney!
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AJ Jiminez, technical trainer with ESI (Estech Systems, Inc.) helped install a donated call box system to the CASA offices.
Now, when a guest visits CASA after-hours, CASA staff will be alerted through the phone and computer system!
Thank you AJ and ESI!
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Post Hope Charity Golf
Tournament
Supporting
CASA of Collin County and Community Partners of Dallas
October 18, 2010
Twin Creeks Golf Club
To sponsor or sign up for the
Golf Tournament, download the tournament details and registration form or contact the Post HOPE Foundation by email.
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