Swearing-in Ceremony Fall 2009

Eighteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in at the CASA offices on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Each advocate brings to this work special skills and experiences that can now serve foster children in Humboldt. Congratulations to the new CASAs!

Back row, L-R: Hollie Klingel, Sydney Carlisle, Kelsi Ardito, Shirley Powell, Charlotte White, Cindi Hunt, Betty Partain, Jamie Kramer, Jessica Ackroyd
Middle row, L-R: Rachel Gonzales, Karla Maldonado, Kimberly Wemhoff, Natalie Kessenich, Zu-Kenya Zawadi, Sharon Richmond, Debby Lazzar, Isaac Kinney
Front row: The Honorable Christopher Wilson
Not pictured: Greta Schreiber

June 2009 Swearing-In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on June 5, 2009, by Judge Christopher Wilson at the Eureka Courthouse.

From left to right: Carlotta Heflin, Stephanie Holliday, Andrea Bruhnke, Nancy Thompson, Jennifer Tankersley, Elise Haas, Melissa Young, Virginia Mills, Judge Christopher Wilson

March 2009 Swearing-In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on March 19, 2009, by Judge Christopher Wilson in the CASA Living Room.

FRONT ROW from left to right: Lance Jacobs, Stephanie Daley, Ashley Kinman, Peggy Valadao, Brook Appy

BACK ROW from left to right: James Jackson, Zachary Stevens, Stephanie Daley, Leslie Marsee, Jorey McComas, Jeff Marsee, Judge Christopher Wilson, Jennifer Cazares, Melody Beltz, Karen Dimter, Alexander Brittain, Al Cota

November CASA Volunteer Swearing In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on November 13, 2008, by Judge Chris Wilson in the CASA Living Room.

FRONT ROW from left to right: Selene Wilder, Glenna Beach, Monica Barnum, Tracy Pfeifle, Jessica Martella, and Carrie Smith.

MIDDLE ROW from left to right: Stephanie Nicponski, Paul Stanley, Tamina Quinto-Penkova, Suzanne Gilbert, Maxine Ramirez, Jan Bramlett, Lisa Waters, Michelle Woo, and Judge Chris Wilson.

BACK ROW from left to right: John Sampson, Faith Dayton, Shadeed Hasan II, and Brian Atkinson.

Not pictured is Tami Walsh.

CASA WELCOMES NEW VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

CASA of Humboldt is pleased to welcome Jan Bramlett to our staff.

Jan is delighted to have the opportunity to work with CASA’s well-regarded advocates and volunteers. Most recently she hails from an environmental nonprofit in southern Humboldt, and now lives in Arcata. “I’m impressed by the positive energy I’ve sensed in the people I’ve met in this organization. I intend to expand the ranks of advocates so that we reach more of the children in this county who need and deserve our help.”

Jan has a master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from UCLA and has conducted research on immigrant communities and multicultural education in the United States. Prior to graduate work, she had 15 years of experience in marketing and customer service with a New York pharmaceutical firm. She visited here five years ago, was captured by the spirit of creativity and widespread voluntarism that thrive in Humboldt, and decided to stay. She is also a singer-songwriter.

July CASA Volunteer Swearing In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on July 18, 2008, by Judge Chris Wilson at the Humboldt County Court House.

From left to right: Tristan Mitchell, Danielle Klaus, Judge Christopher Wilson, and Esther Lippross.

Cindy Humphrey Wins Little "Casa"!

Cindy Humphrey won the drawing on May 1, 2008, for this beautiful playhouse donated by the Cal Fire High Rock Conservation Camp.

Cindy has generously donated it back to CASA, so the little "casa" will remain at 2356 Myrtle Avenue for the CASA kids to enjoy. CASA volunteers have already observed some of the kids having fun playing in it.

"They love it," said Jema Patterson, Development Director at CASA. "At the end of the tracing day for the Kid Walk silhouettes, five of the CASA kids couldn't wait to try it out. They loved everything from the mailbox and porch to the snap-closed windows. They played house, with all the little boys excited to run around as the "puppies" for nearly an hour!"

The proceeds from this little "casa" will go towards the completion of CASA of Humboldt's multi-purpose building for Humboldt County's abused and neglected children. Complete with a skylight, fully functioning door and windows, scalloped trim, and an exterior finish, this little "casa" is a beautiful addition to any property. The playhouse measures 6'x6' at the base with a 9'x9' roof.

SPONSORED BY: CALFIRE HIGH ROCK CC, DON'S RENT-ALL, and R&S SUPPLY

April CASA Volunteer Swearing In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on April 3, 2008 by Judge Chris Wilson.

back: Stephen Sullivan, Molly Larson-Wakeman, Judge Christopher Wilson, Leah Stamper, Rondal Snodgrass
front: Renee Guillemin, Kirsten Hale, Joni Kloss, Karen Girard, Kim LaLonde

January CASA Volunteer Swearing In

CASA welcomes the most recent graduating class of advocates, who were sworn in on January 18, 2008 by Judge Chris Wilson at the Humboldt County Court House.

From Left to Right are: Kris Collins, Jessica Russell, Judge Chris Wilson, Frank Janowski, Carolyn Rill, and Kathryn Sterling-Kaasa.

Playhouse to Benefit CASA

You could be the lucky winner of this beautiful, handcrafted, solid redwood playhouse. The proceeds from this little "casa" will go towards the completion of CASA of Humboldt's multi-purpose building for Humboldt County's abused and neglected children.

For more details, please visit:

http://www.humboldtcasa.org/little_casa.html

SPONSORED BY: CALFIRE HIGH ROCK CC, DON'S RENT-ALL, AND R&S SUPPLY