By CASA/GAL on November 10, 2011
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.


Posted in Events | Tagged Bugle For Kids, Fundraising
By CASA/GAL on November 6, 2011
“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.
Posted in Events | Tagged CASA Volunteer Training
By CASA/GAL on October 29, 2011
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.
Posted in Events | Tagged Bugle For Kids, Fundraiser
By CASA/GAL on October 28, 2011
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.

Posted in Events | Tagged Fundraising, Montana, Park-2-Park
By CASA/GAL on July 20, 2011
“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.


This program was sponsored by CASA Programs of Park, Sweet Grass and Gallatin Counties
Posted in Events | Tagged foster care, From Place to Place, Voice of Children