December 2011

Holiday Party Fun!
The 3^rd Annual Holiday Party for CASA Kids was held on Sunday, December 11 at the Shiloh Community Church.   

A total of 130 guests –
75 children and 55 adults – were treated to an array of games, face painting, holiday crafts, and refreshments.  Children also selected gifts from the “store” to give to relatives and friends. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with the children again and this year brought along “Rudolph” the therapy dog.  Many thanks to the more than 40 volunteers who helped make the party a success!  A special thank you to Pastor Marion Ray and Shiloh Community Church for once again allowing CASA to host the party at their church.  


Add a Happy Ending to Your Year
 

Each year, CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties works to bring safe, permanent homes to hundreds of abused and neglected children. By matching volunteer advocates to these kids, each child's voice is heard and their best interests represented.

This is hope and happiness.

Delivered by CASA advocates.
Provided by you.

 
Help provide safe, loving homes with your donation to CASA’s annual campaign today. You may give online or send your contribution by mail. Gifts should be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2011.
 

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Thanks to all 2011 "In Good Company" Club Partners!
This group of committed companies had a great year to benefit CASA children, providing $66,500 in contributions and sponsoring a total of 39 children.  Thank you for your participation!  We look forward to another great year ahead.

Presenting Sponsor: Performance Contracting Group Gold Level Members: Lentz Clark Deines PA Lockton Companies Silver Level Member: Burns & McDonnell First National Bank Smithyman & Zakoura  Volunteer Metals Systems, Inc.	Bronze Level Members: Black & Veatch Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Financial Advisory Service, Inc. First Watch Restaurants Grant Thornton LLP Greater KC Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae KCP&L KVC Behavioral Healthcare Lee Jeans MarketSphere Consulting Nueterra Healthcare Precision Printing SKC Communications Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP The Bessenbacher Co. UMB Financial Corporation

Want to join the club?  See the 2012 membership commitment form or contact CASA at 913.715.4035 for more information.

In Good Company -  Member Spotlight

CASA would like to thank Performance Contracting Group for their presenting sponsorship of the 2011 "In Good Company" Club.  This company cares about kids and we’d like to share more about their work:

Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Performance Contracting Group is one of the leading specialty contractors in the United States.  Its family of companies provides a wide range of quality services and products to the industrial, commercial and non-residential markets.  ENR Magazine ranks PCG as the number one top wall and ceiling contractor in the United States. The company’s reputation for “providing value that exceeds customer expectations” has warranted its significant growth, with more than 50 offices throughout the United States.  To learn more about PCG and their services, you may visit the company website at www.pcg.com

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Save the Date!






Thursday, April 5, 2012
Overland Park Ritz Charles
  
We could use your help for the Event Planning Committee. Monthly meetings begin in January and run through April. Contact Alyssa Perbeck at 913.715.4035 if you're interested and able to help.

 

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Upcoming Event: Flights and Kites
The Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta is proud to present: Flights and Kites - a spectacular Wine and Food event benefiting CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, Jackson County CASA and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 5:30-8pm at the Signature Hanger
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, 300 NW Richards Road, Kansas City, Missouri

Reservations: $50 per person | $40 if made by January 21
To make a reservation, a donation, or for more information, visit www.flightsandkites.blogspot.com or mail check payable to Kappa Alpha Theta, 10134 Flint, Overland Park, Kansas 66214.

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A Conversation with CASA

The next conversation is Thursday, January 12 from Noon-1pm. This event is free and refreshments are provided. Please RSVP to Janel. 

A New Year, A New Schedule!
We are revamping out Coffee Shop Calendar in 2012. We are combining all CASAs together for 2 great meetings during the month.

Do you need to talk through a situation? Do you need a shoulder to lean on? Join us monthly for two great opportunities to talk with other volunteers and to get their recommendations on tough case issues. It is also a great time to learn from the experiences of other advocates. It is a safe place where you can talk, vent, discuss and get feedback on whatever you are facing.

This is also a great opportunity to reconnect with another CASA you met in training. Give them a call or send them a text and come together.

We offer both daytime and evening meeting opportunities each month. All current CASAs are welcome to attend either meeting.

For ALL CASAs, there are meetings on:

• Monday, January 9 from 5:30-7pm
• Wednesday, January 25 from 9:30-11am. 

Holiday Greetings
Did you get your card?
If not, please check out this link to our holiday greeting.
http://www.punchbowl.com/ecards/share/5705712b765efdb50c78

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CARE Workshop - Per Your Request
We will be offering a second opportunity to participate in the CARE Workshop on Monday, Jan 30, Noon to 4:00pm at the CASA Office. Please let Janel know if you are able to attend. Limit 12.

Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) 
CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of children in the community who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children with behavior problems, or parents who want to strengthen the relationship with their child.