1. family and parenting
2. children

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Guardian ad Litem 25th
District
A newsletter serving Guardians ad Litem in Caldwell, Catawba, and Burke Counties
October 2014-Volume 16
~Help Us Help Our Kids!~
Many of our volunteers have received
funding for their children through our
nonprofit. Catawba Valley GAL’s
Children’s Assistance Fund has been
approved for a fundraiser by Thrivent
Financial. They will be matching all
donations made from now until OCT 15.
For every $3 raised by us, they will
match $1 up to $1,000.
We have created a CrowdRise sight to
assist us with donations. You can click
on the link below, watch our video, and
then donate. If you can help us by
sharing this link with your friends &
family by email or through social media
it will help us to reach our goal.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE
https://www.crowdrise.com/
harvestofhopeforfosterchildren/
fundraiser/catawbavalleyguardia
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP OUR
KIDS!
Contact Information
CATAWBA
Sydney Smith-District Administrator
828-466-6121 ext 2
sydney.g.smith@nccourts.org
Tania Harper-Program Supervisor
828-466-6121 ext 4
tania.l.harper@nccourts.org
CALDWELL
Pat Causey-Program Supervisor
828-759-3521
patricia.r.causey@nccourts.org
John Boyd-Program Supervisor
828-759-3521
john.n.boyd@nccourts.org
BURKE
Laurie George-Program Supervisor
828-764-9358
laurie.a.george@nccourts.org
**RECRUITING/RETENTION COMMITTEE NEWS**
A huge thank you to the following volunteers and staff for “answering the
call” to help with the many festivals during September: Deborah Reed, Karen
Milner, Laurie George, Lee Traxler, Corinne Green, Tami Barker, and Kristin
Wright. Special thanks go to Kristin Wright for organizing these efforts and for
making sure the GAL program has a presence in the community. The committee
is working hard to find new ways to reach the public about the GAL program
and the need for volunteers.
Historic Morganton Festival
Family Day in Burke County
Help Support the Children’s Assistance Fund
If you are planning on attending the upcoming Hickory KIA Classic Tournament
October 13 - 19 at Rock Barn Golf & Country Club, please consider purchasing your
tickets by selecting Catawba Valley GAL as the benefitting charity. Visit the website
www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com
Click on BUY TICKETS and when asked to enter payment information, there will be a
drop down box marked “Select Benefitting Charity.” We are listed as Catawba
Valley GAL. We will receive 100% of ticket sales that are designated to our charity
and all of the funds raised will go to our Children’s Fund.
Thank you in advance for your support
Continuing Education Update
Sixteen people attended the recent continuing education opportunity presented by Brenda
deLaet with the Children’s Home Society. The subject matter was very informative and helped
us to better understand how child abuse and neglect during the formative years affects the
brain’s growth and development which then affects the way older children behave and make
decisions.
The next opportunity for learning will be held October 29 at 6:00pm at the Catawba Co.United
Way presented by Jason Beebe with the Catawba Co Sheriff’s Department. He will show us
how to recognize drugs and the manufacturing of them in the home. This will be invaluable
information. Invitations will be sent via GroupSpaces, so please RSVP if you plan to attend.
UPDATES FROM THE CHILDREN’S ASSISTANCE FUND
*Assisting the foster children of District 25*
The month of September we received 4 requests for funds. We are excited to see these children
receive the extra help they need. If your child has a need not being met, please fill out the
attached form and email to cvgala@bellsouth.net.
*Assisted Taylor, a Catawba teen with items needed to participate in her high school band
program.
*Provided an Ipad for Elexis, a Burke county child with learning disabilities (see photo below)
*Art supplies for Alexis, a Caldwell teenager who is working on emotional management
through her artistic talents.
*Basic clothing needs for Gabe, a Catawba youth placed recently in foster care.
OCT
2014
ONE YEAR OF SERVICE
OCTOBER
Jo-Nell Isenhour-10/03
Raven Barron-10/06
Reba Pennington
Candy Perry
Paige Champion
Patricia Lingerfelt
Linda Craig
Cyndi Whittaker
Maria Deighton-10/08
TWO YEARS OF SERVICE
Sharon Branch-10/10
Gabriela Allen
Barbara Norvell-10/13
John Scroggins-10/15
SIX YEARS OF SERVICE
Judy Carsey-10/16
White Iddings
Judy Carsey
Harriette Novak
Cyndi Whittaker-10/18
SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE
Kristen Hines-10/19
Stacey Stallings
Alice Kirby-10/21
EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE
Jeanne Conner-10/21
Michelle Shepherd
Joe Cohen Jr.
Ron Gildersleeve-10/15
Crystal Boughman-10/22
Paulette Shaver-10/23
Jackie Ferguson-10/27
Sarah Gomez-10/30
TWELVE YEARS OF
SERVICE
Debra Osborne
CALENDAR OF EVENTS-2014
New GAL Training-Traditional
09/04/14 – 10/06/14
Board Meeting
10/20/14 4:00pm
Continuing Ed-Drug Class
10/29/14 6:00pm
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
11/21/14 tentative
CATAWBA VALLEY GUARDIAN AD LITEM ASSOCIATION
CHILDREN’S ASSISTANCE FUND APPLICATION
Email completed form to cvgala@bellsouth.net
DATE OF REQUEST: ________________
GAL VOLUNTEER: ___________________
GAL EMAIL_______________________
COUNTY: ________________
GAL TELEPHONE______________
REQUEST FOR(CHILD’S NAME): ____________________________________
AMOUNT: $________
(LIMIT OF $150/CHILD/YEAR) RECEIPTS REQUIRED.
HAS THE NEED BEEN DISCUSSED BY THE CHILD AND FAMILY TEAM AND DEEMED
IMPORTANT FOR BETTERING THE LIFE OF THE CHILD?____ HOW?
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: _________________________________
(MUST BE VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER, NOT AN INDIVIDUAL)
MAIL TO: _____________________________________________________
*******(The following is for use by CVGALA only - do not fill out)*******
BOARD APPROVAL: (MUST BE MAJORITY OF BOARD BY E-MAIL)
1.________________________
4.____________________________
2.________________________
5.____________________________
3.________________________
6.____________________________
DATE RECEIVED:______________DATE APPROVED:_____________________
DATE FULFILLED_________________