You're Invited to Indulge for CASA!
Thursday, July 20th, 2017
6:00 - 9:00pm | VIP Access from 5 - 6:00pm
J.A. Balistreri Vineyards
1946 East 66th Avenue, Denver
Please join us at the annual Indulge for CASA: wine, cheese,
& chocolate extravaganza. Event and raffle tickets are on sale now,
so get yours before they are gone!
4th of July Holiday Sale!!
From now until Wednesday, July 5th,
General Admission tickets are on sale for $55!
VIP Pass - $150
VIP Pass includes: VIP parking & seating, celebrity meet & greet,
drinks & hors d'oeuvres, drawing, and silent auction preview
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Guests will enjoy an evening of fine wines, live music, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and decadent desserts while
bidding on a vast array
of silent and live auction items.
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Raffle prize includes seven days
& six nights at Villa Tereze holiday house located in the heart of Marche region, Italy. Additionally, package includes $2,000 towards airfare or other travel expenses.
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Thank you to our generous Event Sponsors!
Venue Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Event Partners
For more information on Indulge for CASA, please contact Rain Campbell, Events & Campaigns Coordinator at [email protected].
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CASA Celebration Awards Dinner
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CASA of the Year, Rebel Wallace (center), with (from left); CASA Executive Director, Lindsay Lierman, Former CASA Youth, Jewel, & CASA Volunteer Advocate, Charlene Campbell.
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| Guardian ad Litem of the Year, Stefan Fredricksmeyer, and CASA Executive Director, Lindsay Lierman, watch the video announcing Stefan's award. |
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On Friday, April 28th, in honor of Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month and Volunteer Appreciation Month, CASA hosted our Celebration Awards Dinner. At this event, we recognized the amazing work our volunteers, donors, and supporters do every day to ensure the children who are victims of abuse and neglect are kept safe from further harm and are given the best chance at a bright future.
Congratulations to all the nominees and the award recipients for their outstanding service and dedication to the children we serve.
Rookie CASA of the Year | Alyson Dinkin
Caseworker of the Year | Crystal Larson
Philanthropist of the Year | Barbara Stratton
Board of Directors Board
Member of the Year | Belva Wildman
GAL (Guardian ad Litem) of the Year | Stefan Fredricksmeyer
Peer Coordinator of the Year | Barbara Bostwick
Judicial Officer of the Year | Magistrate Simonet
Broomfield County CASA of the Year | Katie Beth Bove
Adams County CASA of the Year | Laura Bohlen
Marlene Wiske CASA Volunteer
Advocate of the Year | Rebel Wallace
You all have made an incredible impact on the children in our communities. Thank YOU for being a champion for CASA!
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CASA Child Success Story
In 2015, Emily Urbach was sworn in as a CASA Volunteer Advocate. Shortly after, she took her first case and met the child, John*, then age 9, whom she would spend the next two years learning about, getting to know, and ensuring his voice was heard in the courtroom. John entered the child welfare system because of neglect, substance and physical abuse by his caregivers (mother and her boyfriend); his biological father was absent. Through upheaval and turmoil, Emily remained a constant support as John found permanency and stability.
After John's mother was arrested for drunk driving and admitted that her son was home alone, John disclosed information that his mother and her boyfriend had used alcohol and drugs in his presence and that they had hit one another in domestic violence incidents. John was removed from his home and placed with his grandparents and was moved between different family members during his time in foster care. READ MORE
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Swearing In Ceremonies
May 2017
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The 10 new CASA Volunteer Advocates sworn in on Wednesday,
May 17th pictured behind judges (from left), Magistrate David Blackett, Judge Katherine Delgado, Chief Judge Patrick Murphy, &
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On Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 the Honorable Judge Katherine Delgado of the state's 17th Judicial District swore in 10 new CASA Volunteer Advocates. READ MORE
June 2017
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The eight new CASA Volunteer Advocates sworn in on Thursday,
June 15th pictured behind (from left) Magistrate Fran Simonet &
Judge Katherine Delgado.
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On Thursday, June 15th, Judge Delgado swore in eight more volunteers as new CASA Volunteer Advocates for abused and neglected children. READ MORE
Congratulations to all, and welcome to the CASA family!
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June Advocate of the Month
Chris Landes
Chris Landes moved to Colorado from Seattle, Washington in 2012. She is a Seattle "native" and worked at the Boeing Company her entire career, supporting multiple airplane programs until she retired in 2008. She currently lives in Broomfield with her husband, KC, and their elderly cat, Emmett. Her cousin has been an attorney for the Seattle CASA program for several years and recommended that she consider becoming a volunteer for them. Chris completed her CASA training in the fall of 2014 and was sworn in as a CASA Volunteer Advocate in October 2014. READ MORE
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CASA Classic Golf Tournament
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Congratulations to the first place co-ed team! Jason Ehrhardt,
Kelli Ehrhardt,
Val Cruz, & Eric Mott pictured on the green.
Photo courtesy of Verte Photography.
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The annual CASA Classic Golf Tournament took place on
Thursday, May 11th at The Greg Mastriona Courses at Hyland Hills.
There were 204 golfers in attendance, and everyone was happy to
see the sun come out after a cloudy morning!
Thank you to all of our golfers who came out for the tournament,
and a special congratulations to first place winners:
- Men: Frank Wagner, Logan Wagner, Fred Lawrence,
& Cody Hernden
- Co-Ed: Eric Mott, Val Cruz, Kellie Ehrhardt, & Jason Ehrhardt
This year's tournament raised over $67,000!!
Because of your generosity and commitment to our cause, we are able to recruit, train, and supervise more dedicated volunteers who will work to fight for the basic human rights of abused and neglected children here in Adams and Broomfield Counties.
Thank you to our generous event sponsors!
Headline Sponsors
Guardian Angel Sponsors
Guardian Sponsors
Hero Sponsors
Tee Box Sponsors
Event Partners
Ditty Bag Donors
Adventure Golf & Raceway * Bill & Wenona Bone * Coda Coffee
Colorado AvidGolfer * Colorado National Speedway
DK Promotions Colorado *
Dodge Sign Company
Envision Home Team: Eric & Beth Ann Mott and
Cat Cooper
FirstBank * Hyland Hills * O'Meara Ford *
Rocky's Autos
United Power * Verte Photography
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2017 Outlook - Mark Your Calendars!
We are halfway through 2017! With the warmer weather that the summer brings, we bring you an update on everything we have planned for the rest of 2017, signature events are bold. Please mark your calendars now to make sure you don't miss out on the fun events, informative sessions, and CASA Volunteer Advocate training classes.
Share this information with your family and friends - now is the perfect time to get involved with CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties!
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July Advocate of the Month
Margaret Buck
If you're someone in need - more specifically, a vulnerable child in need - you'd be hard-pressed to find a better advocate than Margaret Buck. Full-time job and a busy family life? Margaret can happily check those boxes, but they've never stopped her from giving back to her community. For at her core, Margaret is the sort of selfless, dedicated individual we often long for, but rarely meet in the flesh. Never about the flash or the glory, or the innumerable superlatives she no doubt deserves, Margaret just rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. READ MORE
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Upcoming July Training Class
Our next advocate training class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 11th, at the Adams 12 Five Star School Conference Center - 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton. Each new CASA Volunteer Advocate will spend a total of 30 hours in pre-service training, with 15 hours in the classroom over the course of the four class periods (July 11th, 13th, 15th, & 27th), while the other 15 hours will be spent out of class, doing the assigned homework. Both training sessions will take place from 9:00am - 4:30pm.
All CASA Volunteer Advocates are welcome to join any of these trainings as a refresher course. A detailed class schedule can be found by clicking
HERE.
Please spread the word about this upcoming class to your family, friends, and colleagues who would make a great CASA Volunteer Advocate. Please contact Carly Wooldridge, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator, with those names or any questions at [email protected].
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Major Donor Highlight
Front Range Auto
We are proud to recognize Front Range Auto as one of our "Friends of CASA" partners. "Friends of CASA" Partners are a group of individuals and businesses that provide support for abused and neglected children at the $6,000 or more level per year.
Front Range Auto located in Brighton, Colorado has
invested more than $25,000 to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties since 2013. As a Friend of CASA partner, their support ensures that the best interests of children in need in Adams & Broomfield Counties are represented in court.
The dealership was purchased a year ago by Fred MacDonald and his wife Shelley who have kept the tradition going to make a strong investment in their community by providing support for abused and neglected children through CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties. READ MORE
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Save the Date - Light of Hope
Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Breakfast | 8:00 - 9:00am
Check in: 7:30am
Luncheon | 12:00 - 1:00pm
Check in: 11:30am
Stonebrook Manor
650 East 124th Avenue, Thornton
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National CASA & Colorado CASA
From its beginning in 1977 when Seattle Judge David Soukup called on
community volunteers to advocate for the children involved in abuse
and neglect court cases, the CASA program has grown into a national network of programs. CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties is one of
nearly 1,000 local programs across the country that are members of the National CASA Association. National CASA sets program standards, provides technical assistance, and promotes CASA volunteer advocacy in support of local programs.
Click HERE to learn more about National CASA.
In Colorado, CASA Programs are set up by Judicial District and are authorized by state statute. The duties and responsibilities of CASA volunteers are outlined in Colorado state statute C.R.S.§19-1-201 et seq. of the Colorado Children's Code. The law explicitly recognizes that "the work of community volunteers has been proven to be effective in addressing the needs of children. Partnerships between guardians ad litem and community volunteers can enhance the quality of representation for children." CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to serve the 17th Judicial District and to recruit, train, and support CASA volunteers in their work with abused and neglected children.
There are 16 CASA programs in Colorado, serving 16 of the 22 Judicial Districts. Colorado CASA is the supporting agency for all 16 programs, coordinating and implementing statewide goals in four key areas: data collection and reporting, legislation, marketing, and fundraising.
Click HERE to learn more about Colorado CASA.
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Great Ways to Invest in CASA
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Workplace Giving or
Payroll Deductions
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Community Shares is celebrating thirty years of giving! With the help of Community Shares, workplace giving is easier than ever with automatic payroll deduction.
Choose CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties (5140) for your Community Shares workplace designation and you can help provide a caring CASA Volunteer Advocate for an abused or neglected child.
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King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Program
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Help raise money for CASA by shopping for groceries! We will provide you with a reloadable King Soopers card that you will then transfer money onto in order to use at checkout when shopping at King Soopers. 5% of the total purchase will be donated to CASA.
To get a designated CASA King Soopers card, please contact us at 303.835.5530. |
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Shop with Amazon Smile
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Sign up with Amazon Smile for all your Amazon shopping needs! The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of purchase price from all eligible purchases to CASA!
Simply visit smile.amazon.com to get started, sign in with your existing Amazon account, and then search for "CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties" as the charitable organization you wish to support. |
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Colorado Child Abuse & Neglect Public Awareness Campaign
Help educate and encourage the public to report suspected child abuse and neglect through the
Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-844-CO-4-KIDS
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Upcoming Events & Happenings
We work hard to raise a large portion of our budget through special events and other happenings. We also take every opportunity to spread the word about the work we do and our need for more caring, committed folks to join our efforts. We greatly appreciate your help with these two goals.
JULY 2017
July CASA Volunteer Advocate Training Class, 07.11.17
July CASA Volunteer Advocate Training Class, 07.13.17
Indulge for CASA, 07.20.17
Continuing Education - Morning Series, 07.25.17
July CASA Volunteer Advocate Training Class, 07.25.17
July CASA Volunteer Advocate Training Class, 07.27.17
AUGUST 2017
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Continuing Education Session, 08.02.17
CASA Swearing In Ceremony, 08.08.17
CASA at Westy Fest, 08.12.17
Continuing Education - Morning Series, 08.22.17
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Please Welcome our Newest Board Member!
Mark Condon
Mark Condon is a professional club manager with more than three decades of experience in Colorado's sport, hospitality and private-club sectors. He has served at the helm of some of the state's prestigious, member-owned clubs; was elected by his peers to serve as president of the Colorado Club Managers Association; and is the recipient of business awards from the West Chamber and Golden Chamber of Commerce. READ MORE
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Meet the CASA Staff!
Emma Townsend
Emma Townsend is a proud Colorado native who attended Colorado State University from 2010 to 2014. She earned her BA in Communication Studies and while attending school she participated on the school's cheerleading team. In her spare time, she volunteered for many different organizations, one of which was CASA. READ MORE
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Rain is from Tallahassee, Florida and has a marketing degree from Florida State University. Rain is a wife and mother of three, who relocated to Colorado with her family ten years ago. She is a seasoned sales and marketing executive professional who has managed, developed, and directed national marketing initiatives for fortune 500 companies. READ MORE
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Join us at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery from June 13th to July 13th
Support CASA while enjoying a glass of Weizen at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery! On Tuesday, June 13th, we held the kick off at Rock Bottom as they tapped Weizen that will help CASA continue fighting against child abuse and neglect throughout the month! From now until July 13th, $0.25 from every sale of Weizen will be donated to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties. Make sure to try this great beer on tap while you give back to CASA! For more information, please contact Rain Campbell at [email protected].
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CASA Continuing Education
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Morning Series, July 25th
Please join us on Tuesday, July 25th, for a Continuing Education, Morning Series
with a presentation on Trauma Informed Care from Brooks Kaskela, Director of Community Programs at Maple Star. Maple Star provides services to multiple counties and client populations and focuses on permanence as evidenced by the KEEP (Key Essentials Elements of Permanency) Program. KEEP is utilized to support kinship providers and the children in their care. Through an emphasis on family engagement, KEEP focuses on family strengths in an effort to identify their challenges, engage the families in the process and work to create self-sufficiency. For more information,
please click HERE or contact
Deborah Vela, Training Coordinator at [email protected].
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Carly Wooldridge, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator
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CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties envisions a bright future for every child, and together we can make it a reality! We aspire to serve an additional 600 local children each year who desperately need a loving and committed CASA Volunteer Advocate by their side.
Remember that our most effective way to reach more community members is through YOU, our greatest support. Are there people you know that envision a bright future for every child, and seek to gain incredible experience by becoming a CASA Volunteer Advocate? If so, please contact me to discuss the details
at
[email protected]
or 303.835.5543.
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Drive Out Child Abuse Discovery Cruise
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Fred MacDonald with the
Front Range Auto team.
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On Saturday, May 13th, CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties and partners hosted a free, self-guided Historic Downtown Brighton Drive Out Child Abuse Discovery Cruise. During the event, cruisers were invited to wear free CASA ENVISION Eyewear to show their support.
Front Range Auto Sales took the lead by investing $100 per vehicle sold in April to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties, totaling $4,000. Other partners invested a percentage of sales during April or on the day of the Discovery Cruise, donating an additional $2,200 to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties. The total raised by the campaign is more than $6,200, enough to provide five CASA Volunteer Advocates to represent five local children who have been abused and neglected. READ MORE
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CASA Board of Directors Treasurer, Tanner Tweten, pictured with his family at the event.
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CASA Program Director, Vickie Ricord, and Executive Director, Lindsay Lierman, pictured with
Ron Hellbusch and his wife at the fishing event.
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On Saturday, June 3rd, we held a CASA Child fishing event at Ketner Reservoir with over 80 in attendance. The children enjoyed a day of fishing, games, and fun! We would like to extend a special thank you to CASA Supporter, Ron Hellbusch for leading the charge with planning an incredible event focused on the children we serve. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped during the event, including the Eagle Scouts and the volunteer group from Anthem Ranch for assisting as "fishing guides," as well as Cabela's in Thornton for donating all of the fishing poles and Subway for donating a portion of the lunch. It was an incredible day all around!
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Jeans Day at the Denver Marriott Westminster
CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Denver Marriott Westminster. The hotel recently hosted a Jeans Day for a Cause to benefit CASA! Any hotel staff member who was interested in wearing jeans to work, paid $5 ultimately raising a total of $50
to benefit the abused and neglect children in Adams & Broomfield Counties. Thank you to everyone who donated! We are so honored to have your support for the work we do.
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CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties has partnered with The Bubble Run that will take place in Denver on Saturday, July 8th! CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties has been chosen as one of their charity partners, and our organization will receive a portion of the profit made from the event.
In order to participate and receive this funding, we must provide 20 volunteers for the day of. Would you like to give a few hours in the morning and help CASA as a volunteer?
With your help, we will bring awareness and outreach to the Metro Denver community about CASA, our mission and how we are helping to envision a bright future for every child!
For more information for this volunteer event, please contact
Carly Wooldridge, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Featured in The Westminster Window, June 12th
Here's to Pete Snyder, Storyteller, Volunteer, and Character
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Window Covering Safety Council Partnership
CASA has teamed up with the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to urge parents and caregivers to check their window coverings. Exposed or dangling cords can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children, and it's recommended to retrofit or replace them with today's safer products.
The partnership stems from a deep-rooted commitment to ensure that ALL children are safe in their homes. Since CASA Volunteer Advocates visit the homes and foster homes of children they work with, the partnership is a perfect fit. All CASA Volunteer Advocates are trained to share window covering safety information with the parents, foster parents, and caregivers they come into contact with.
To learn more about window-cord safety, or to order free retrofit kits, go to the Window Covering Safety Council's website
HERE.
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