SUMMER 2010
A Publication of the
C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation |
National Program Director, Art Pasley, attending a recent event in San Antonio, TX.
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Director's Notes | |
The 2010 season of C.A.S.T. events is nearly half over and so far,
what a year it's been. From a rain soaked event at Lake Belton, Texas to the
Bad Lands of South Dakota, our coordinators efforts to provide a day of fun and fishing for
the kids has left smiles for years to come. There are still a few event coordinators
waiting to set their event dates due to past weather problems but for now, 57
events have been scheduled and the Special Thrills keep coming!
Don't forget to share the good times with everyone by
sending Ashley your event pictures and stories, Email Ashley.
Remember what they
say, "it aint braggin if you can do it" and my friends, you are all definitely
getting it done. I send you all my best and if I can help you with anything,
please feel free to contact me. -Art Pasley C.A.S.T National Program Director
Email Art
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C.A.S.T. Takes Part in National Fishing & Boating Week Festivities in Washington, DC
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100 C.A.S.T. participants dropped their lines in the Constitution
Gardens Pond for a day of fishing on the National Mall at a C.A.S.T.
event held in conjunction with nationwide 2010 National Fishing and
Boating Week festivities. With the help of numerous volunteers, youths
from the Sharp Health School in Washington, DC fished for a variety of
species of fish.
"Helping children learn the joys of fishing and being
at home in the great outdoors is one of the centerpieces of Secretary
Salazar's 'America's Great Outdoors' initiative to support
community-level efforts to reconnect Americans, especially children, to
the outdoors," said Service Deputy Director Dan Ashe.
Partners for this event include
the Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation,
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, District Department of the Environment, Trout Unlimited, Blacks in
Government, Future Fisherman Foundation, American Sportfishing
Association and American Recreation Coalition.
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C.A.S.T. Partners with TIPS for Summer 2010
C.A.S.T. welcomes Ahbra Franco, an incoming
Senior at Mercer Island High School, as an intern through the Teens In Public Service (TIPS) Program for the summer of 2010. TIPS is
a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers youth, aged 15-19, rewarding and
life changing work in the form of paid community service internships in the
greater Seattle area. This
is our second summer partnership with TIPS and we couldn't be more pleased with
the positive outcomes the program provides. Although initially unfamiliar with our
foundation, Ahbra has previously worked with our demographic through the Best
Friends Club, Friendship Circle and as T.A. at her school. When asked about her goals with C.A.S.T. this
summer she stated, "I am so excited to be working with CAST. One of my main goals that I hope to
accomplish while working with CAST is to really spread awareness about this
foundation and make it more well known." |
4th Annual Seahawks Fish & Feast Fundraiser
Hanging Out w/ the Sea Gals!  | The fourth Annual Seahawks Fish & Feast Charity Fundraiser raised more than $20,000 for the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. Twenty local disabled or disadvantaged children received a once in a lifetime experience on a guided fishing trip with a Seahawk player, coach, or Sea Gal on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
Seahawks Players and personnel on-hand for the event included G Mitch Erickson, DE Ricky Foley, LS Matt Overton, T Joe Toledo, CB Josh Wilson, Quality Control/Offensive Line Coach Luke Butkus, Tight Ends Coach Pat McPherson, Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach Jamie Yanchar, Sea Gals' Tiffany, Danielle, Kim, and Stephanie. After a morning on the water, the kids and other participants were able to fish from a stocked on-shore fish tank provided by Troutlodge and partake in football related kids games. Seahawk's mascot Blitz and Blue Thunder made special appearances adding to the on-shore fun. Activities were followed by lunch catered by Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que and a silent auction and live raffle comprised of prizes donated by numerous local businesses and community members.
Pinnacle, An American Management Services Company, based in Seattle, WA returned as presenting sponsor again this year and was joined by the following companies who's contributions made this fantastic event possible: Special thanks to sponsors Seattle Seahawks, Siemans, First Savings Bank Northwest, Ombrella Consulting & Argosy University. In-Kind Sponsors included Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que, Top Pot Doughnuts, The Prop Gallery, Amdian, Auburn Sports & Marine and Industry Graphics.
For more information regarding this event please visit the event section of our website. |
Upcoming Events
July 2010
July 11, 2010- Prineville Reservoir, Prineville, OR
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Special Thanks to our Partners & Supporters!
 Our success is measured in smiles and your contributions make everything possible! View Grants, Donations, In-Kind Donations & Gifts made to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation
National Sponsors
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