July 2013  

CASA of Central Texas

Mission  

CASA of Central Texas advocates for abused and neglected
children in the court system by recruiting, training and
supporting community volunteers. 

     As we work toward our goal of providing a CASA volunteer for every child in care, I am blessed to have a supportive Board of Directors who is there to guide me and keep me focused. Our new fiscal year brings a change in officers. I am looking back at the great work our Past-President Karen Sleighter has accomplished, and looking forward to the excitement that incoming President JoAnne Germer brings with her.  

     Karen first started with CASA of Central Texas in 1988 as an advocate volunteer and she worked eight cases over the span of ten years.  Several of her cases lasted upwards of three years and there were a few periods when she even worked two to three cases simultaneously.  Karen expanded her volunteer involvement to the CASA Board of Directors from 2004 to 2009 and joined again in 2010, taking on the role of Board President. She will now move to the position of Past President.  

     Karen is known to share her personal inspiration for becoming a CASA - a story about an angel. Karen is CASA's angel - sharing her love, dedication and guiding hand in all that she does.     

     JoAnne joined the board in 2010 after she attended a CASA fundraising event and saw a list of volunteers in the program. She saw how few volunteers were from Caldwell County, her county, and she decided to do what she could to increase those numbers.

     I am excited that JoAnne will now guide the organization as Board President. She always motivates people and will be excellent at keeping us focused on our goals. 

     These two ladies work with the rest of our board to grow and improve the program. CASA is seeking additional board members. If you would like to join the board, please contact me at 830-626-2272 or by email. 

Sincerely,

Norma Castilla-Blackwell 

Nancy Deckard CASA of Central Texas Advocate since 2005

     New Braunfels CASA office

September 11th to October 9th

Wednesdays

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

San Marcos CASA office

To learn more about training sessions, contact Training Coordinator Debbie Haynes at 512-392-3578 or by e-mail. More on becoming a volunteer here.

What is a CASA volunteer?  Watch this video to see how we speak up for children.

Participants will paint this "Bluebonnet Sunset".

      Join us for a night of fun and express your creative side as you Paint with a Purpose. The host company, Painting with a Twist, is generously donating 50% of the proceeds to CASA of Central Texas.

EVENT DETAILS: 

• DATE & TIME: September 15, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
• LOCATION: 1551 N Walnut Ave #20 New Braunfels, TX 78130 
• CONTACT: DeAnna Curcio, dcurcio@casacentex.org  
• PRICE: $40. Includes supplies and snacks. Bring your own drinks.
• PAYMENT OPTIONS: Reserve your spot now by cash, check, or money order to DeAnna Curcio or click here to register online.  
• EVENT PAGE: Click here to join the Facebook event page.  

     CASA of Central Texas is looking for more volunteers and you can help.

      Broadway Bank in New Braunfels displays our CASA brochure in their entryway. 

     If you can display our CASA banner or brochures in your place of business to help recruit more volunteers, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Eloise Hudson at (830) 626-2272 or by email.

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