The Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting its 13th Annual Golf Outing on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Swan Valley Golf Club. Thank you to golf event sponsor DUPERON EDUCATION. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Registration for a team of four is $400. The covers 18 holes with a cart, lunch at the turn, steak dinner and goody bag. There will also be door prizes, skills contests and an auction. Reservations to attend the dinner and auction, without golfing, are $20 per person. Reservations can be made for individuals or teams of 4 golfers. Limited sponsorships are still available. To register online, click here, or for more information, please contact Bonnie Skornia at 989-752-7226, bskornia@cancouncil.org or visit the CAN Council website (www.cancouncil.org).
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The Children’s Advocacy Center 13th Annual Golf Outing
Mardi Gras Auction Photos
If you liked the selection of Mardi Gras photos featured on our website, you will really like ALL of the exciting auction photos on Image Artz Photography’s website. If you would like to purchase a photo from the 2011 Mardi Gras Auction, you can do so through Image Artz Photography’s website. All proceeds from the sale of Mardi Gras Auction photos will be donated to the CAN Council.
Thank you Image Artz Photography for all of your support of the CAN Council!
Auction 2011: Thank you for making it a huge success!
On February 24th, the CAN Council Saginaw County celebrated our 18th Annual Mardi Gras-Saginaw Style! Enjoying the amazing food and festive atmosphere at Apple Mountain were over 500 CAN Council supporters! These generous individuals enjoyed an auction that included over 400 silent auction items and 20 live auction packages as well. With the commitment and generosity of those in attendance, we were able to break our goal of $135,000! Thank you so much to all of you for making this possible!
During this special event, we honored our 2011 Child Advocate of the Year-Richard J. “Dick” Garber! Since he first became aware and visited the CAN Council his response has always been—”How can I help?” or “What do you need?” His generosity with time and financial investment is familiar to non-profit directors throughout our region. While is involved with much larger organizations, collaborations, business ventures, Dick has never missed an opportunity to support and promote the work done by CAN Council and many other hard working programs in our county. Without question, Dick Garber is a true advocate for our children and families. Congratulations Mr. Richard Garber-you deserve it!
Thank you again Saginaw County—we are honored to be your agency dedicated to stopping child abuse and neglect!
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Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council Honors
2011 Child Advocate of the Year
Richard J. “Dick” Garber
On February 24, 2011, the CAN Council Saginaw County will celebrate the 18th Annual Mardi Gras (Saginaw Style!) Benefit Auction. During this premiere fund raiser, we will honor our 2011 Child Advocate of the Year-Richard J. “Dick” Garber. Since 2000, the CAN Council’s Child Advocate of the Year Award has honored eleven outstanding Saginaw County Child Advocates-this year is no exception. It is a privilege to honor our 2011 Child Advocate of the Year-Mr. Richard J. “Dick” Garber.
For decades, our 2011 Child Advocate of the Year has been a true community leader in efforts to make Saginaw a great place for children. As a business and community leader, Mr. Garber has been committed to the United Way, Saginaw Society for Crippled Children, YMCA as well as being an active advocate for our child abuse prevention programs and services.. This quiet, yet determined ambassador for our children has worked tirelessly to bring us the Saginaw Spirit, Crime Prevention efforts, spearhead the Great Lakes Bay Regionalization and so much more. His professional and philanthropic accomplishments have been acknowledged with the Spirit of Saginaw Award from the Chamber of Commerce, the Mid Michigan Children’s Museum Brick Award and the Dr. Martin Luther King award, to name a few.
The 18th Annual Mardi Gras-Saginaw Style includes over 300 silent auction packages and a live auction with “once in a lifetime” experiences! The benefit auction will be held at Apple Mountain Resort on February 24th from 6 - 10pm including a fabulous selection of hors d’oeuvres and surprise raffles throughout the evening! Since 1979, the CAN Council has been dedicated to stopping child abuse and neglect in Saginaw County.
As of February 15th, we have put a hold on selling any more Auction tickets. We are in the process of evaluating the total number of tickets that have been sold. Check back each day to see if more tickets have been released to sell.
Leave Your Legacy Seminar
November 11, 2010
3:00 p.m. or
7:00 p.m.
Presented by Jack Kidwell Vice President, Trust Officer Tri Star Trust Bank
Learn how you can benefit the CAN Council for generations to come.
To RSVP or for more information please contact Delores Gale, email: egale@cancouncil.org or call 989.752-7226
CAN Council 30th Anniversary Celebration
CAN Council Honors its Founding Members at our 30th Year Anniversary Celebration
Saginaw, Mich. - In 1979, a group of caring individuals got together and decided that something should be done to protect our children. That was the beginning of a series of events that has culminated in the development of the programs and services of the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council of Saginaw County of today. On September 30th at Saginaw’s stunning Temple Theatre, these founding members will be honored during the 30th
Anniversary Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include hearty hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and an awards presentation. Guests will also be given the opportunity to pay tribute to individuals by making a donation to the CAN Council in the honoree’s name. To purchase your ticket, or if you need more information, or know a founding member who has not yet received their invitation, please contact Delores at 989-752-7226 or dgale@cancouncil.org .
KRUISIN’ 4 KIDS A ROARING SUCCESS
August 7th turned out to be a perfect weather day to get the big bikes out on the road. The Kruisin’ 4 Kids Poker Run saw 138 motorcycle riders get together for a great run and lots of fun. Special thanks also to Blue Lakes Charter for providing a bus for those who did not have bikes to enjoy the festivities as well. Grand Central Bar and Grille hosted the event with bikers enjoying a delicious pig roast, great door prizes, and entertainment. Amy & Mike, as well as all their employees from Grand Central put in many, many hours to make the cruise such a great success. Although all proceeds have not been tallied, the Child Abuse and Neglect Council will receive nearly $3,000 from the event.
Among the many supporters of the event, Clor Cycle added a little fun by having a dunk tank at their store and hosted a drawing for a bike cover. Additionally, these supporter’s held their own events to raise additional dollars and sold ‘Put the Brakes on Child Abuse’ wall buttons: Coty’s Old Tyme Roadhouse, Drake’s Bar, Joe’s Bar, Flannigan’s Pub, Green Parrot, Bulldog Bar & Grill, Woody’s, Cody’s Landing, Joe’s Bar, Hill’s and the Backwoods Bar & Grill. In addition to several businesses who donated door prizes, Martin Chevrolet, Tom & Rayleen Lawler, and the Fordney Club made cash donations. Our lucky 50-50 winner promptly donated back all his winnings-thank you Tony Hupfer. Special thanks to Sam M. for getting together a grab bag for each biker and making collections on her own. Committee members Jennifer, Chris, Ken, Amy, Cathy, Catherine and Delores and all the event-day volunteers worked hard to make the event so much fun.
CASA Picnic could not be dampened by thunderstorm
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As a way to thank our amazing CASA volunteers, our annual CASA picnic was held on Thursday July 15, 2010 with 50 people attending. Not even an afternoon thunderstorm could put a damper on the festivities, and thanks to the use of the Saginaw Fraternal Order of Police building, everyone stayed relatively dry. Delicious food and good conversation was shared, along with “washer fishing” for the kids.
Winners of the gas cards in CASA Poker were Davona Carathers and Teresa Reed. Board Member Gail Shnurstein joined us for the evening and got to know a lot more about the CASA program. Thanks again for all of the hard work, hours of dedication, and for being there for the kids. We certainly appreciate all that you do!
CASA Director Attended the 29th Annual National CASA Conference
Randy Roberts, CASA Program Director, recently attended the 29th Annual National CASA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference provided extremely educational and important workshops to help us move forward with our program and provide support for the children in Saginaw County who are abused and neglected.
Picture: Randy Roberts with Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Interim State of Michigan CASA Director