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 I want to take time to thank all of you who have donated your time, financial resources or have supported our fundraising efforts this year. CASA of Collin County would NOT be able to serve each and every foster child from Collin County without our almost 200 Volunteer Advocates and we need more! Our Board and Advisory Board have been working hard to complete our Capital Campaign and make sure we have the resources we need to help more children. Our caseloads are rising and we expect the number of foster children to increase.
More children are dying from child abuse in Texas than any other state and cuts are reducing funding needed to protect abused children. That's why we need you more than ever before! Volunteer...Donate....Join CASA of Collin County as we provide a Powerful Voice for children who need us most!
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Want to make a difference in the life of a foster child? Become a CASA Volunteer Advocate! New Class begins October 16th
Volunteer Advocates are always needed as the number of foster children in Collin County is growing. Care about vulnerable children? Contact Dianne McCall, Program Director, to schedule your pre-training interview and visit the CASA website for paperwork necessary prior to registration for the 30 hour class.
The training class begins Saturday, October 16th, and will include 5 more evening sessions. New Volunteer Advocates are sworn in by District Court Judge Cynthia Wheless on Thursday, October 28th and the class will celebrate with a dinner at a local restaurant that same evening.
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Amato's Italian Ristorante hosts CASA Day!
Visit Amato's for lunch or dinner on Tuesday, September 14th and 25% of proceeds will be donated to CASAs for Kids Classic Golf Tournament!
Bring your coworkers for lunch from 11-2:30 or your family and friends for dinner from 5-9 p.m.! Every delicious bite of Italian Cuisine will help foster children served by CASA!
Located in the Albertson Shopping Center (N.E Conner Stonebridge Dr. and W. Virginia Parkway).
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 Monday, September 27, 2010
Gentle Creek Golf Club
Prosper, TX
There is still time to support 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.
Thanks to the generous support of the community, we expect a full flight for our exceptional golf outing that promises an enjoyable day of golf for a great cause - children in our community!!
Sign up now so you can be listed among our generous sponsors and players for this premier event! A few team openings remain but player spots are going fast!
Photo above right, a golfer from Baylor Frisco, lines up her putt during last year's event. Line up your team now so you won't miss out this year!
 Randy Roland, CASA Board President, and Susie Addison CASA Events Manager, expect to greet a full flight of golfers for our 7th Annual CASAs for Kids Classic Golf Tournament. To sign up your team or to secure one of the few remaining sponsor slots left, contact Susie Addison, Events Manager, or call 972-529- 2272 ext. 115.
 Traditional sponsorships as well as individualized partnership opportunities are available now!
Our delicious dinner and awards presentation will include some exceptional prizes such as:
TRAXXAS Truck
A
Ready-to-Run, hobby-class radio controlled truck created,
designed and manufactured by the experienced TRAXXAS engineers in Plano, TX.
Round of Golf for Four at TPC Craig Ranch
- McKinney, TX
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lucky golfers will spend a day on the beautiful course designed by PGA TOUR Legend and world renowned
golf course designer Tom Weiskopf. This will be a round of golf like none
other.
One Night
Stay at the Grand Hotel in McKinney
with Dinner at Rick's Chophouse and use of a Crest Cadillac for the
weekend. The Grand Hotel in McKinney's
historic downtown is regarded as one of the best luxury boutique hotels in Texas. The lucky
winner will spend a night at this wonderful hotel, dine at Rick's
Chophouse and drive in Cadillac luxury for the weekend.
Twenty Minute Ride in Vintage Bi-Plane
Aero Country East will provide the thrill of flying in a bi-plane with the open sky surrounding you.
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Additional CASA Fundraisers!
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Great Golf Outings just in time for the beautiful fall weather! Sponsorship, golfers or volunteers needed for all of these wonderful events!
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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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Purchase a $5 ticket from CASA and save at any Stein Mart store from September 23-26!
Help support CASA of Collin County and go shopping at the same time. Whether it's back to school or early Christmas shopping, here's a great opportunity to support CASA! Stein Mart will host its four-day Give & Save Charity Days from September 23rd through September 26th. Just purchase a $5.00 ticket from CASA and you will receive a coupon for $5 off any purchase along with 15% additional savings at any Stein Mart store during the Give & Save Charity Days.
100% of ticket sales purchased from CASA of Collin County supports abused and neglected children in our community! Tickets are limited, so call or email to reserve your tickets. Contact Sharon at 972-529-2272 ext. 113 or by email.
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Thanks to all who supported this event! Stop back at McAlister's and thank them for their generosity and enjoy a delicious meal!
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Thank you...
Junior League of Plano President, Melissa Norris (L) and President-Elect, Beccy Aldredge, admired the Junior League of Plano indoor parent/child visitation room they furnished for CASA in 2009.
Melissa and Beccy spent time talking about the many ways JLP and CASA will work together this year to ensure abused kids have the support they need for a bright and promising future. Thank you, Junior League of Plano!
 Frito Lay's caring Financial Services Department employees, including Stacie O'Neal, Jo Ayers, Connie Moreland, and Susan Maxwell, pack up donated new toys, gift cards, socks and underwear just in time for back to school needs for foster children served by CASA.
Jo Ayers, Anita Maples and Ira Williams brought the collection to CASA and enjoyed a tour of the new CASA offices, especially the parent/child visit room. Thank you Frito Lay!
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 "Party With A Purpose"
Baby Style
Pictured
is Adrienne Hirst and her son Charlie and daughter Ellie. Charlie
recently turned one years old and Adrienne asked party attendees to bring
new children's clothes, toys or gift certificates instead of birthday
gifts for Charlie. Adrienne plans to be a part of the next CASA advocate
class in October.
Kudos to Adrienne for starting her kids out with philanthropy from a young age. For more information about hosting your own Party With A Purpose, please contact Sharon at 972-529-2272 x 113 or by email.
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CASA in the News
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NBC5 features 9 year-old Nathan Bush in Tell Me Something Good
Dallas Child/Collin County Edition Features 9 year-old Nathan Bush
Kids Doing Good: One Big Step for "Kid Kind"
KLUV Community Corner
CASAs for Kids Golf Tournament
Plano Star Courier
Neiman Marcus Top Ten Women of Collin County
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2010 Top Ten Women of Collin County Charity Event
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Danya, on left, is pictured with CASA's 2009 Top Ten Woman, Diane Chester.
Danya Anderson is CASA's Nominee
for the 2010 Top Ten Women of Collin County Charity event held at Neiman
Marcus Willow Bend on September 10th.
Danya
credits her mother, Donna Miller, on left, with teaching her how to
give back to others, especially foster children served by CASA.
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