Sixth Judicial District CASA/GAL Program, Inc.

Congratulations to CASA Graduates, 2011

CASA/GAL — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:35:08 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS NEW CASA GRADUATES!

Sarah Hostetler
Mary Cavalier
Loraine Lambert

We are so excited to have you all on board! You make it possible for us to provide child advocates for children in need of a voice. We deeply thank you for so generously donating your time & energy to children & families in need. As CASA is a volunteer based program, we literally could not do it without you!

Don Gimbel to National CASA Board of Trustees

CASA/GAL — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:55:53 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov 29, 2010

Contact: Carmela Welte

The National CASA Association
Telephone:      (800) 628-3233, extension 203
Fax:                  (206) 270-0078
Email:              carmelaw@casaforchildren.org
Web site:         www.casaforchildren.org

The National CASA Association Announces

Seattle, WA (November 29, 2011) – The National CASA Association today announced the election of Livingston, Montana resident Don Gimbel to its Board of Trustees. “As we embark on an ambitious new project to expand volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, we are excited to welcome Don to the national board,” said Chief Executive Officer Michael Piraino. “Don’s business skills and his experience serving on the local CASA board, Sixth Judicial District CASA/GAL of Park and Sweet Grass Counties, will be invaluable to our campaign.”

Don Gimbel is a senior managing director at Carret Asset Management. He is responsible for all non-US investments. Clients are both high net worth families and charitable organizations. The firm also manages assets for public companies and Unions.

About CASA: Since 1977, court appointed special advocates have provided volunteer advocacy for over 2 million abused and neglected children. The National CASA Association is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle that works to strengthen local CASA programs through technical assistance, consultation and training, quality assurance, volunteer recruitment, and funding for state and local offices throughout the country. For more information about CASA for Children, visit www.casaforchildren.org.

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Thank You from CASA!

CASA/GAL — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:20:46 +0000

Bugle For Kids Success!

CASA/GAL — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:53:42 +0000

Two very LUCKY individuals, Michelle Donaldson and Paula Curtin were selected on October 27th in a random drawing, winning an Adult/Youth guided elk hunt in the 6th Annual Bugle for Kids drawing. Michelle Donaldson accompanied youth Hailey Peterson and Doug Campbell accompanied Wyatt Hammersmark on November 4th – 6th for their big hunt.

Winner Michelle Donaldson – Youth Hailey Peterson – Hailey shot a 6 point Bull Elk
Winner Paula Curtin – Youth Wyatt Hammersmark – Wyatt shot a 5 point Bull Elk

Pictured with Wyatt Hammersmark is Doug Campbell.
Pictured with Hailey Peterson is Michelle Donaldson & her brother Brock Peterson.

CASA/GAL Program Training, Fall 2011

CASA/GAL — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:24:12 +0000

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted…” — Garrison Keillor

When:
Monday, Nov. 21, 2011: 5:30 P.M – 9 P.M.
Wednesday, Nov. 23: 5:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Monday, Nov. 28: 5:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Wednesday, Nov. 30: 5:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Thursday, Dec. 1: 5:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Saturday, Dec. 3: 8 A.M. -NOON

Where:
CASA Office
1313 West Park Suite 4
Western Drug Building
Livingston, Montana 59047

Court Room
City County Building
414 East Callender
Livingston, Montana 59047

Facilitators:
Anita Nybo
Phone: 582-2051 (work)
587-1644 (home)

Ann Schilling
Phone: 222-4904 (work)
220-0259 (cell)

For more information and a full listing of events, please download this PDF file.

Bugle For Kids Update!

CASA/GAL — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:49:13 +0000

Two very LUCKY individuals, Michelle Donaldson and Paula Curtin were selected on October 27th in a random drawing, winning an Adult/Youth guided elk hunt in the 6th Annual Bugle for Kids drawing. Michelle Donaldson will be accompanying youth Hailey Peterson and Roger Hammersmark will accompany his son Wyatt Hammersmark on November 4th – 6th for their big hunt.

Good Luck to our winning youth, Have a Great Time!

We also want to extend a big thank you to our generous sponsors: The Brokaw Family of the West Boulder Ranch and the Dollens and Ware Families of the Twelve Springs Ranch, who are not only allowing the winners to hunt, but are also matching each ticket sale.

Park-2-Park 2011 Update

CASA/GAL — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:33:50 +0000

2011 Park 2 Park Bike Ride across Montana was a great success! This years ride took place September 12-16, 2011. Every year, the goal is to raise money and awareness for CASA of Montana and local CASA programs.

Watch for further information on how to participate in this exciting event as a sponsor or cyclist next year. Follow this link www.park2parkmontana.org to learn more about the 400-mile route from Glacier to Yellowstone, preview goals, and find out how you can help.

Livingston had three riders participate in this year’s event, which was a great success. A big thank you to, James Neville, Vince Statton, and Sarah Janicki for supporting CASA by riding in the event.

We also want to extend a big thank you to Judge Swandal and his wife Deborah for hosting the annual Park 2 Park luncheon at their home.

Photo Below Includes: Bike riders, support, Debra Swandal, CASA directors and NCASA rep. Paige Beard on the bottom row.

‘From Place to Place’ Community Education Forum

CASA/GAL — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:10:29 +0000

“From Place to Place is the feature documentary that is sweeping the nation and taking the child welfare community by storm. The film follows modern day Missoula heroes Mandy and Raif for two years after they age out of Montana’s foster care system, find their voice and set out to change the system that raised them. Despite their personal struggles, they are determined not only to make it, but to make a difference.

Mandy is a fiercely determined young woman who earns her GED, makes the Dean’s List and works full time to make ends meet. Raif is equally determined, smart and talented, but he lives on the streets and hops trains, crisscrossing the country in search of love, happiness and belonging. Together, this plucky odd couple takes their stories and the power of their voice to the home of America’s foster care system, Capitol Hill, where they tip the scales and set in a motion a chain of events that leads to comprehensive child welfare reform. The film unearths one of America’s hidden tragedies, while providing glimmers of hope as to how we can better care for our most vulnerable children.

For More Information:
www.fromplacetoplacemovie.com

This program was sponsored by CASA Programs of Park, Sweet Grass and Gallatin Counties

Park-2-Park 2011

CASA/GAL — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:09:59 +0000

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Park-2-Park bike ride across Montana! The ride will take place September 12-16, 2011. As in past years, the goal is to raise money as well as awareness for CASA of Montana and local CASA programs. Information on how to participate in this exciting event as a sponsor or cyclist is now available at www.park2parkmontana.org. Follow this link to learn more about the 400-mile route from Glacier to Yellowstone, preview the daily ride schedule, and find out how you can help.

We have four riders from Livingston participating in the event. A big thank you to, James Neville, Vince Statton, Collin Davis and Sarah Janicki. Good Luck, We will be cheering for you!

Bugle for Kids 2011

CASA/GAL — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:58:27 +0000

It’s HUNTING time! Two very LUCKY individuals will win an Adult/Youth guided elk hunt in the 6th Annual Bugle for Kids drawing.

Tickets are available at The Fort in Big Timber, Ace Hardware and the CASA office in Livingston, as well as the Livingston Farmers Market on Wednesdays in Livingston’s Sacajawea Park. Tickets are ONLY $25; participants must be Park or Sweet Grass County residents. Drawing will be held October 27nd, 2011 and the hunt will begin on November 4th and end November 6th.

Thanks to our generous sponsors: The Brokaw Family of the West Boulder Ranch and the Dollens and Ware Families of the Twelve Springs Ranch who are matching each ticket with the amount of $25.

Bugle for Kids 2011 Radio Ad

For updates and more information continue to check our blog or call (406) 222-4904.