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
Take five to give five!
First ever CAN Council Massage-a-thon! Take Five and relax with a massage while giving a gift to the CAN Council of Saginaw County at the same time.
November 5th and 6th at the SVSU Ryder Center Friday 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 9am - 5 pm.
We Need You! Volunteer.
Volunteer Events and Activities
*New CAN Volunteers must complete an
volunteer application, screening process,
orientation processes and approval see the Volunteer page for more information.
KEEP Voting!! the deadline has been extended to next week- You, your spouse, your child, can vote everyday!
CAN Council has the opportunity to receive a $25,000 grant from Art Van Furniture. All it takes is your vote.
One click can bring us closer to receiving a $25,000 grant to support the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), which provides a safe, supportive atmosphere for children who have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed a violent act.
In these harsh economic times, child abuse is on the rise. Last year, more than 440 children were referred to the CAC, and the center conducted 405 interviews and 36 medical examinations. Funding is increasingly difficult to obtain. Now, more than ever, we need your help.
Please vote for CAN Council and encourage your friends and family to visit http://bit.ly/Vote4CAN to cast their vote. It’s simple, and you can vote daily.
The CAN Council is proud to be partnering with three other agencies (Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Club and PAYS) along with United Way Saginaw County with the AmeriCorps program. Our two AmeriCorps members will be working on educating students across the county along with our Baby Think It Over program–they will focus on teaching students about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Drug Addiction as harmful outcomes for babies when drugs and alcohol are used during pregnancy.
September 9th has been proclaimed to be Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Day by the Governor. –We are proud to be educating students about these dangers here in Saginaw County as “we are building a community where children are free from abuse and neglect”!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Vera Harrision our Education Coordinator or Ellen Hatcher our Child Abuse Prevention Education Director at 752-7226.
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 .
New Saginaw County AmeriCorps OpportunityUnited Way of Saginaw County is in search of 20 AmeriCorps* members to work in the field of substance use and abuse prevention. Saginaw County AmeriCorps Collaborative Agencies:
♦ Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw
♦ Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council
♦ Lake Huron Area Council Boy Scouts of America
♦ United Way of Saginaw County
♦ Youth Protection Council - Prevention and Youth Services Drug Education Center
Members will work 20 hours a week and earn an annual living allowance of $6,245 - after completion of the 900 hours the member will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,362.
Location Information - AmeriCorps members will work in various locations throughout Saginaw County. Members will be placed with one of the partnering nonprofit organizations and location information will be based on specific program needs.
TO APPLY - PLEASE SEND A RESUME
ALONG WITH 3 REFERENCES TO:
United Way of Saginaw County
Attn: AmeriCorps Member
100 S. Jefferson Ave., 3rd Floor
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility:
♦ AmeriCorps members must be at least 18 years of age, must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien and
must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
♦ AmeriCorps members will be serving vulnerable populations such as youth or seniors and must be able to pass local, state and
national background, driving record and sex offender registry checklists
♦ Two year college experience is preferred, with one year experience required
♦ Members must have an interest working in the human services field, relevant experience working with diverse populations
and desire to make a positive change with youth and the community
♦ Must be available on average schedule of 20 hours per week over a period of 12 months - with the goal of accumulating 900
hours between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011
Benefits:
♦ AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance/stipend of $6,245
♦ Members who successfully complete a term of service are eligible to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,362
♦ For Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients - you will receive a living allowance/stipend of $6,245, which will not be
considered income and will not risk loss of SSI benefits or eligibility
♦ Members may hold another job - as long as it does not conflict with program hours
♦ Members may attend school during their service - as long as it does not conflict with program hours
♦ AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to strengthen citizenship and the ethic of service by engaging thousands of Americans on a full-time or part-time basis to help communities to address their toughest challenges
*AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to strengthen citizenship and the ethic of service by engaging thousands of Americans on a full-time or part-time basis to help communities to address their toughest challenges
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.
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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!
