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Can You believe It, Summer is Just Around the Corner

golf-2CAN 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!

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Experience the Great Outdoors. . .

sprinklerReconnect Children with Nature

The CAN Council is pleased to be a part of the Saginaw community-wide initiative of organizations, businesses and individuals working to promote local programs and resources that will help children and families spend more time outdoors, a No Child Left Inside initiative. All children should have access, opportunities and encouragement to play outdoors and connect with nature for their physical, emotional and educational well being. Despite advances in public health and medicine, children are developing chronic health conditions, such as obesity and depression, earlier and more frequently than ever before. Research shows that the decline in children’s health is linked in part to their growing disconnect from nature and outdoor play.

Research shows that children who play outside:

■ Are healthier physically and mentally ■ Have more active creative imaginations

■ Are more cooperative with others ■ Are good problem solvers

■ Show fewer signs of obesity ■ Have higher self-esteem

■ Do better in school ■ Have improved attention spans and test scores

■ Are engaged in helping protect our natural resources and environment

For more information visit: www.childrenandnature.org or  No Child Left Inside Coalition


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We Need You, Volunteer! Summer Events and Activities

volunteerWe Need You!

There are many Events and Activities for Summer 2010 that will be utilizing our CAN volunteers. We have the best volunteers and look forward to seeing you this summer.  CAN Volunteers must go through an application, screening, orientation and approval process. The Volunteer Page contains volunteer job descriptions and you can down load an application.

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Exciting News for ABBA Fans and the CAN Council!

ababThe Saginaw Bay Orchestra has added another show for the band, Arrival (ABBA remake band) who will be performing on Sunday, May 9th at 3pm at the Temple Theatre.  Here is the exciting part:

For every ticket that is ordered beginning today AND THE CALLER MENTIONS THE CAN COUNCIL, we will receive $5.00 per ticket!

So, please send this poster and this information to all your friends, family, neighbors, etc.  This promises to be a great concert and what a great way to celebrate with Mom!

(The caller must mention CAN Council or we will not receive the $5.00 per ticket.)

Thanks for sharing this win-win opportunity!

Suzanne


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12th Annual Golf Scramble June 18th Register Today!

golf-outing-201012th 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).

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Faith Based Community Day, Sunday April 25, 2010

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -  Fill a Van for CAN
CAN Van will collect needed items from our CAN Wish List at St. Matthews (1501 N Center/Brockway).

12:30 to 1:00 p.m. - CAN Council Tours
Join us after church at the CAN Council building (1311 N. Michigan) for tours, cake and punch and delivery of donated items (items will be collected at this time too).

1:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony of CAP Month
Reading of the Children’s Prayer and sharing the CAN Council Pinwheels with participants.

Click here and let us know you might attend on our Facebook Event.

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Free New Online Safety Resources for Parents from the FTC

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Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention e-newsletter

Guide Helps Parents Inform Their Children About Online Safety

Published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online” offers parents practical tips to guide their children in navigating the online world.

As the guide notes, online means of interaction come with certain risks, including inappropriate conduct, contact, and content. The information that “Net Cetera” provides can help parents empower their children to reduce these risks.

This free resource is available via OnGuardOnline.gov, a Web site maintained by the FTC with support from its partners, among which is the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.

Resources:

“Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online” is available online at www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx.

The guide is also available in Spanish at www.alertaenlinea.gov/pdf/stec04.pdf.

Bulk print copies may be ordered at bulkorder.ftc.gov/.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice.


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April’s CAN Talk Newsletter Available

april-can-talk-cover April CAN Talk Newsletter

This newsletter is chock full of news from the CAN Council. You will find articles on:

Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities including a Family Activity Calendar for the month of April

Re-accreditation of CAC and CASA

Junior League gives CAN Council a makeover (we love it!)

and much much more.  Take a peek!




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MARDI GRAS MADNESS

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CAN Council 17th Annual Mardi Gras Auction was a phenomenal success

All this week (the week after the auction) we are calculating the success of the auction in many ways.  One of the ways we evaluate our success is by your feedback.

If you attended the auction please take a moment to complete this survey.
Mardi Gras Auction 2010 Survey

Stay tuned for a full follow up report.

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2010 Child Advocate of the Year Announced

webtedruthbraun1It is with tremendous enthusiasm and pride that we announce our 2010 Child Advocates of the Year:  Ted and Ruth Braun.  With a long history of working to improve the lives of children, the Braun’s are involved in the work of several agencies:  Salvation Army, United Way, Saginaw Community Foundation and Saginaw Valley State University, to name a few.  They were selected among nominations from the Board of Directors.

Pictured here, Ted and Ruth Braun can’t stop smiling following the news that they had been selected for this special award.  The Braun’s will be honored during our 17th Annual Mardi Gras Auction on Thursday, February 25th held at Apple Mountain Resort.  You can join in the celebration by purchasing your tickets or become a sponsor here on our website.

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