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 . 

August 7^th 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.

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!     

Randy Roberts, CASA Program Director, recently attended the 29^th 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

CAN Council’s 12th Annual Golf Scramble

We only have room for 3 more teams-then the course is full! Get your team or individual registration in.

The CAN Council’s 12th Annual Golf Scramble at the Swan Valley Golf Course to benefit the CAC is scheduled for June 18th.

Can’t (or don’t) golf or have friends/family who don’t, come to the Steak Dinner & Auction (only $20, RSVP required).

Help us sell raffle tickets -we’ve got some great items and this just adds to the bottom line of the event-call me and we’ll get tickets to you or know of an event where we can sell tickets, let me know.

Thanks to everyone who is already selling tickets, golfing, sponsoring, donating items or passed along a great idea-TOGETHER WE CAN, and do work together to support the children who benefit from our Children’s Advocacy Center!

Thanks to everyone who is already selling tickets, golfing, sponsoring, donating items or passed along a great idea-TOGETHER WE CAN, and do work together to support the children who benefit from our Children’s Advocacy Center!

12th Annual Golf Scramble to benefit our  Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)

Mark your calendar for June 18th at Swan Valley Golf Course.

Event for foursome cost of $400 (4 golfers w/cart, 18 holes, breakfast, lunch and steak dinner).