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February, 2010
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FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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FRIENDS MAKE EVENTS HAPPENWe are planning our first point of entry event based on the Benevon Model that was created by Terry Axelrod. Because we have no money, staff, or time to devote to this much needed revenue generator, we are looking to volunteers to help out.
Who Are They? Unlike Advocates, they are people who are asked to come on board specifically for fundraising. They can be Advocates, but they also can be folks who believe in what we do, but cannot commit to the time it takes to be an Advocate.
What Will They Do? They can design invitations/programs, solicit auction items, plan menus, and most of all—invite their friends. These are connections to corporations and businesses that have not been on your radar!
Viral Marketing—If you have little or no money in your budget for events, these volunteers can market through Social Media--Facebook, LinkedIn, and any other blogs, or WIKIs they use.
Where Do I Find Them? Anywhere and everywhere! Every time you sit down at an event be sure to talk about the great volunteer group you have. Ask for their cards and follow up the next day.
If you have a success story about your volunteer group please let us know and we will share. Contact Penny Page, Executive Director, CASANYS at page@casanys.org or 518-426-5354.
Penny
CASA of Dutchess County
Mary Rich, the CASA Program Manager, has been selected by Judge Joan Posner to attend the “Ready…Set…Go” Conference in Albany, NY on March 10, 2010. Mary is a member of the Dutchess County Court Improvement Project for Abused and Neglected Children. Dutchess County is one of seventeen counties outside of New York City to take part in this Court Improvement Project. Judge Posner is the lead Judge on this project. The goal of this project is to improve the outcomes for children in the child welfare system and to ensure the well-being of children in the child welfare system.
CASA of Dutchess County has hired a part-time, temporary Volunteer Supervisor. Her name is Zoraida Gervasi. She began work on Feb. 16, 2010 and she has been a volunteer with the program for over one year. We are very happy to welcome her aboard.
Voices for Children/CASA
Voices for Children/CASA is now on twitter as CASAspeaks under Joy Lewis. Joy will be tweeting upcoming speakers and any current news that is happening.
CASA of Oneida & Herkimer Counties
CASA Director Katie Montague and Executive Director Brenda Episcopo were invited to sit on the new Oneida County Enhanced Court Practice Collaborative, formally known as Model Court. This committee is chaired by Honorable Randal B. Caldwell Oneida County Family Court Judge and Lucille Soldato, Commissioner of Oneida County Department of Social Services. The committee will work collaboratively to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children in Oneida County Family Court.
March 19 and 20 at 6:00 p.m., Hart’s Hill Inn, Whitesboro, NY
6th Annual Come to the Table Event / hosted by The Peacemaker Program, Inc.
Come to the Table allows creative individuals to showcase their talents by creating their own unique themed table designs. Table settings are then sold by auction to benefit the programs and services of The Peacemaker Program, Inc. The event will kickoff at the Monte-Carlo-themed Come to the Table Preview Gala, Friday, March 19. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment by Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks, a fine buffet dinner, diamond giveaways, and much more. Tickets for the Gala are $50 and special group rates are available. Bring your daughter, granddaughter, niece or little sister to our Mad Hatter’s Interactive Tea Party. Guests will be entertained by characters from Alice in Wonderland while they learn table etiquette. With crafts, photos, drawings, giveaways and more, you are sure to make lasting memories –and manners! Tickets are $40 for one mother and daughter, $15 for each additional child, and include admission to Come to the Table from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also new this year is Shop for Hope, which provides an opportunity to purchase unique items from local vendors. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (315) 724-1718 or visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
CASA Volunteer Trainings
CASA of Dutchess County
A new volunteer training is being planned to begin in March 2010. For more information see training schedule link.
CASA of Oneida & Herkimer Counties
We will be holding our volunteer training May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 from 5 to 9 and May 8, 9 to 5
at a location to be announced.
Voices for Children/CASA
A volunteer training will be held April 12, 14, 19, 21, 24, 26 & May 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 at their Accord office: 30 West State St. Binghamton, NY 13901. Evening times to be announced.
Other Trainings and Webinars
Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. - Webinar
CASA and Testifying / Presented by NYS Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration, Division of Court
Operations Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Court Improvement Programs
Presenter Margaret Burt, Esq. To register for webinar.
NYS Unified Court System’s Spring 2010 Resource Development Seminars, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.*
Developing and Implementing an Effective Resource Development Plan
White Plains, February 26, 2010*
Albany, March 23, 2010*
Rochester, April 30, 2010*
Please note the following registration deadlines:
February 17th for White Plains training on February 26, 2010; March 15th
for Albany training on March 23, 2010; April 21st for Rochester training
on April 30, 2010. Registration and more information.Albany, March 23, 2010*
Rochester, April 30, 2010*
Tuesday, March 23, Capitol Day, Albany, NY
Speak Up, Speak Out to End Sexual Violence / Presented by New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA)
Join NYSCASA for a day of Advocacy, as we show the strength of the Coalition’s Voice! Register for this event now at www.nyscasa.org.
Please contact Daniel Robins at (518) 482-4222 x302 for more information.
Let CASANYS know when your next Volunteer Training is to begin as well as any In-Service opportunities you would like to share with other programs, so that we can list them in next month's newsletter.
We offer here some activities for children of different ages. Volunteers are encouraged to print them out and put them in their CASA bags to take along when they visit the children. We are eager for feedback and welcome any suggestions for additional activities. Please e-mail us at newsletter@casanys.org.
Some Winter Activities
For Younger Children:
- Craft Project: Complete instructions for a couple of Winter craft projects.
- Activity Pages: Snowman Maze, Connect the Dots, Matching Game.
- Winter Coloring Pages
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