 2011 is truly a very special year for us as we approach our 20th anniversary. CASA of Collin County was chartered on July 9, 1991 and for the past 19 years, we have provided a powerful voice for 6,924 children removed from unsafe homes in our community.
Since 1997, we have served as the guardian ad litem for every foster child under jurisdiction of the Collin County District Courts. What difference has CASA made for the almost 7,000 children we've served? Numerous studies show that a child with a CASA spends less time in the foster care system and receives more services than a foster child without a CASA. In addition, these children have a better chance of finding a safe and loving "forever home" and never re-entering the system.
How can you be part of our proud legacy and be a Powerful Voice for an Abused Child?
- Join our spring CASA Volunteer Training Class
- Support our 10th Annual Voice for Children Gala held on February 12, 2011
- Donate generously to CASA of Collin County to ensure every child has a CASA!
- Host a Party with a Purpose or fund raising event to support CASA
- Become a Facebook Fan and sign up to receive our newsletter and then tell everyone you know about CASA!
Help us continue the fight against child abuse and make the world a better place, one child at a time!
Susan B. Etheridge
Executive Director
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Table of Ten $2,500 Sponsorships still available starting at $3,000
Purchase your tickets now! Fast and easy online ticket or table sales available. |
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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez....Let the Good Times Roll! Don't miss your chance to be a part of the 10th Annual Voice for Children Gala, Mardi Gras Masquerade! Shelly Stanton and Jenni Tran, Gala Co Chairs and their committee promise an evening of Mardi Gras style fun and celebration complete with live entertainment featuring Random Axis.
When you arrive at the beautiful Hotel InterContinental, as you rise up the grand escalators, you will enter a scene straight out of New Orleans, complete with Zydeco Cajun music courtesy of the Dennis Cavalier trio, festive décor, stilt walkers and more! Get your fun photos taken by Len Henderson with a choice of props or embellishments. Sip on a cocktail from the open bar as you shop the incredible silent auction items that include something for every discriminating bidder!
At 8:30, the Ballroom Doors will open; guests will find their table in the midst of an elegant dining room straight from the French Quarter. Following a gourmet dinner including fine cuisine with a Cajun flair, guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous and one of a kind live auction packages that are sure to cause a flurry of frantic paddles up! The short program will include recognition of individuals who have provided hope and a brighter future to the children served by CASA. Guests will then be able to enjoy dancing and fun to the party music of Random Axis, a DFW band that frequents local hot spots with their live music ranging from contemporary hits to the classics from years gone by.
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Pre Gala Sponsor Party
 Thanks to the generosity of hosts, Danya and Michael Anderson, CASA's Voice for Children sponsors enjoyed a Super Bowl Soiree featuring a sneak peak at the live auction for the February 12th Voice for Children Gala, including the exquisite sheared mink jacket donated by Neiman Marcus Willow Bend, modeled by Diane Chester.
Guests get a closer look at the beautiful mink coat!
 
The winning raffle ticket for the fabulous CASA Super Bowl Package was drawn during the Super Bowl Soiree and the lucky winners are Dr. Mark and Cary Deuber! Congratulations!
 Over $22,000 was raised for abused children as a result of the generosity of those purchasing tickets to the Super Bowl raffle!
Cary Deuber (center) and her husband Dr. Mark Deuber, back left, are congratulated for winning the Super Bowl Raffle Package (from left) by Danya Anderson and her mother, Donna Miller.
 Guests at the Super Bowl Soiree were able to learn more about the needs of abused children served by CASA.
To view more photos from this special event, view our slide show online. 
(Above) Teresa Smith, Danya Anderson and Donna Miller chat with other CASA supporters at the event. Jenni and her husband, Dr. Khang Tran enjoy the evening festivities. |
Sneak Peak at Live Auction Packages!
 Exquisite Sheared Mink Jacket by Bill Blass
Courtesy Neiman Marcus Willow Bend.
The woman in your life would love to go home with this beautiful Bill Blass, ultra shear noir mink coat. This exquisite mink jacket is crafted of dark ranch female mink with ruffle detail down the front and couture details throughout, valued at $5,500.
Diane Chester, 2010 National CASA Board Member of the year, models the beautiful mink jacket at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend.
Diane Chester and Jenni Tran, CASA Gala Co Chair, pose with Chuck Steelman, PR Manager and Marcus Wyss, General Manager for Neiman Marcus Willow Bend. Jenni and Marcus both serve on the CASA Board of Directors.
3.94 Carat Diamond Pendant courtesy Bachendorf's Jewelers
Beautiful ladies 18 karat white gold floral pendant set with two hundred forty-one (241) diamonds that weigh 3.94 carats total weight. Retail value $14,000
U2 360 Tour Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at 7p.m.  U2s massive 360 Tour wasn't just the biggest trek this year in terms of sheer size: the band's latest jaunt supporting No Line on the Horizon has also been named the year's most successful show!
Package includes Premium Lower Level seats at the Sun Life Stadium, Miami, FL with a 3 night hotel stay at Hyatt Regency, Miami and 2 American Airlines round trip tickets.
 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Final Four Experience!
- 2 Tickets to NCAA National Semifinalist Game on Saturday and
- 2 Tickets to Championship Game on Monday, April 4, 2010 at Reliant Stadium in Houston.
- Package includes 3 night stay at Hyatt Summerfield Suites Houston and
- 2 American Airlines round trip tickets
New York Luxurious Weekend Package 
- 3 night hotel stay at the Luxurious Andaz 5th Avenue
- Dinner for 2 at your choice of one of five popular upscale NY Restaurants
- 2 orchestra or front mezzanine seats for Broadway Show of your choice, including Wicked, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Memphis, Billy Elliot and many more.
- 2 American Airlines round trip tickets.
 Exceptional Wall of Fine Wine Donation generously provided by Constellation Brands, Inc. courtesy Barry Fromberg and valued well over $5,500! CASA is excited to announce the return of the fabulous "wall of wine" to the live auction. This wall includes many of the best California wine regions including Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and the Carneros region. We also have two beautiful sauvignon blancs from the famed Marlborough Region of New Zealand. We are pleased to offer Opus One 2007, Clos du Bois 2008 Calcaire, Robert Mondavi 2007 Fume Blanc, Simi Landslide 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2007 Cuvee Sauvage Chardonnay and Kim Crawford 2008 Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc, just to name a few. The package also includes a Rabbit wine opener, Vinturi areator, decanter, Riedel wine glasses for red and white wine selections, a wine chiller and air pump stopper.
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 MADFROG Volleyball and Studio Movie Grill host movie night in support of CASA of Collin County!
JUSTIN BIEBER: "NEVER SAY NEVER" Studio Movie Grill - Plano, TX (Plano & Preston) Sunday, Feb 13 at 7PM (arrive at least 15 minutes prior)
Mad Frog Volleyball Club has partnered with CASA of Collin County for a fun movie night! Your tickets can be purchased by clicking this link. For $10.50, this includes a discounted movie ticket plus the 3D Charge and $1.75 will be donated back to CASA.
Please use this opportunity to invite any and all of your friends connected to CASA or MadFrog... let's make this a really fun night that also does some good for our community!
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Carter BloodCare Donations for Alexander Etheridge
CASA of Collin County is hosting a blood drive at the Collin County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 15th. If you can't make it to this blood drive, simply stop by any Carter BloodCare Center and make sure you tell them your blood donation is for Alexander Etheridge at Medical Center of Plano.
Collin County Court House
Benefiting Alexander Etheridge
Tuesday, February 15
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Contact: Holly Beckerley (972) 529-2272 Ext: 102
Please call 1-817-412-5310 to schedule an appointment for the blood drive benefiting Alexander Etheridge on Feb 15th. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments will be taken first.
Be sure to have a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before your donation. For more information on blood donor guidelines and qualifications, please visit the Carter BloodCare website.
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78 individuals donated a total of $21,546.75 to CASA's year end campaign called Nathan's Challenge. With a pledge from a local company of $5,000 that should be received this month, the total raised will be $26,546.75. Nathan has raised almost 10% of the challenge with his grand total for the year of $2,325.75.
Thank you to all our 2010 Nathan's Challenge donors who helped make sure every child has a CASA!
Nathan Bush was featured in a January 9th edition of the Dallas Morning News McKinney edition of Neighbors Go! Thank you, Nathan for inspiring so many to give to help kids in need!
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Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
 Bourbon Street
Title Sponsor
Royal Street Presenting Sponsor
Danya & Mike
AndersonDauphine Street
SponsorsThe Hon. Terry G. Box, Sheriff of Collin County
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 Second Annual Texas Hoe-Down!
7205 Bishop Road The Shops at Legacy
Saturday, March 19th
Live Music all day Beer Specials Raffle and Salsa cookoff to benefit CASA of Collin County |
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Motorcycle Ride Exclusively Benefiting CASA of Collin County
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Plan to join us on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Ride will begin at the Collin County Courthouse and end at Family MotorSports in McKinney. It will be a great day to ride, listen to live music, enter/watch bike games, view a classic car exhibit, enjoy lunch, buy 50/50 raffle tickets, bid on auction items and win door prizes. Even if you're not a rider, come out and cheer our riders on and join in the fun!
For more information, please contact Sharon Margulieux or call (972) 529.2272, ext. 113.
Download Event Flyer
Registration Form
Letter of Invitation
Sponsorship Opportunities
Auction Donation Form
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