Showing posts with label CASA Community Member of the Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CASA Community Member of the Week. Show all posts

Friday, June 17, 2011

CASA of Washtenaw County Volunteer Silvia Raithel interns at the White House

Silvia Raithel is photographed in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House, April 1, 2011.

Photo Credit: White House


Greetings CASA family! 

My name is Silvia Raithel, and this semester I have been interning at the White House. 

I would like to share with you a little bit about the White House Internship Program and about my experiences as an intern.  The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program. I have been placed in the Office of Presidential Personnel (PPO); this office administers the selection process for Presidential appointees.

The work that I have been doing in this capacity has been extremely interesting and has taught me a lot, but it has only been a small part of the Internship experience.  Walking down the halls each day – and working in the different offices – are some of the world’s most successful people.  What can be learned simply by observing the way that they react to situations, or simply by having a conversation with them, is invaluable, and can be life-changing. 

Also an important part of the Internship experience, is public service.  Each White House Intern gets assigned a public service project, and some of us do additional volunteering on top of that.  During my time here, I have sorted food at a food bank, volunteered at a soup kitchen, tutored high school students, and spent my Saturday working with children on developing iphone apps.  These experiences have made me a more empathetic, caring, and creative person, and have thus contributed greatly to my development as a person.

Having been here in Washington D.C. for several months now, I can say that it has been an honor to play a small role in the Obama Administration alongside so many motivated and exceptional people.  A year ago today, I would not have wagered to ever find myself here, yet alone so soon.  Applying for the White House Internship Program was more of a whim than a part of a plan for me, as I knew that the application process was one of the most selective for internships anywhere.  Evidently, even long shots can pan out, however, and I would like to encourage others to take this one as well. 

The interns themselves come from all walks of life.  Some here, like me, are still working on their undergraduate degrees.  Others have completed their graduate work.  Many have focused their education on political science or policy.  But others have a background in various sciences, medicine, mathematics, or other fields in the liberal arts. We represent most geographic areas in the United States, and a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you are passionate about anything, then I would say to you that you have nothing to lose by applying to be a White House Intern.  If, as a CASA, you have advocated for a child who has an ambition to make a change in the world, and he or she has now graduated from high school, then I would ask you to say the same thing to them.  This Administration – and this internship – is a great place to begin changing the world by learning how it can be done.  The application for the White House Internship Program can be found online at Whithouse.gov/internship. 

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: 
Ira Shaughnessy


Role: Board Fellow from the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business


What interested you about the CASA program?

When applying for Board Fellow programs, I was drawn to Friends of CASA because of the benefit CASAs provide to Washtenaw youth. Working with the Board has been a great experience and reaffirms my interest to work in the nonprofit field in the future.

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or your Education:

Prior to starting at Ross, I spent over two years in Ghana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Following my Peace Corps experience, I traveled around the world for 6 months. During my three years abroad, I was exposed to a number of nonprofit organizations and noticed that many do as much harm as they do good. I am now pursuing a dual degree, with an MS in Natural Resources and Environment as well as an MBA with concentrations in Social Enterprise and Strategy.

Hobbies/Fun Facts about Yourself:

I've played soccer all of my life and loved being able to play in countries around the world when I was unable to communicate in any other way.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

- Lewis Carroll

How did you hear about about the CASA program?

My sister previously worked as a CASA and I found out more when applying to Board Fellows.

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Katie Campbell

Role: Board Fellow from the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

What interested you about the CASA Program?

I was excited to learn more about Non-profit Board governance by serving on a board as successful and well-developed as Friends of CASA.  They do incredible work to provide support for the CASA program in Washtenaw County and truly strengthen the collaboration between the government and non-profit sectors.  

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:

Before attending Ross, I worked in marketing research in Chicago and was a member of the Junior Board for the non-profit organization Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois.  I am now pursuing my MBA to develop my career in Marketing.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I am a dual citizen - both Canadian and American!

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."
- Henry Ford

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

The University of Michigan Non-Profit Management Center has worked with Friends of CASA for several years and coordinated this project.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

CASA Community Members of the Week

Left to right: Alex B., Ava Adler, and Elyse B.

Name: Elyse B.
Role: CASA Supporter

What interested you about the CASA program?

The CASA program provides for children in a way that most people would not ordinarily think of.  I found its unique aid fascinating and I wanted to help the cause.

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or your Education:

I'm a student at Novi High School.  I've volunteered at a few different places (Angela Hospice, Gleaner's Food Bank).

Hobbies/Fun Facts about Yourself:

When I'm not at school, I love to read, dance, and find some way to exercise.  I also love to spend time with my family, including my dog, Buddy.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

When I was in third grade, I did a report on Sarah Grimke.  It began with this quote.  I've always remembered it since.

"All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet from off our necks."

- Sarah Grimke, abolitionist and women's rights activist 

How did you hear about about the CASA program?

My mother had worked with CASA before and when the opportunity arose to help out, we took it.

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Name: Alex B.
Role: CASA Supporter


What interested you about the CASA program?

The CASA program gives children such basic support.  I can't imagine how difficult it would be to go through childhood without such basic opportunities.

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or your Education:

I have volunteered at food banks and as a teacher assistant.


Hobbies/Fun Facts about Yourself:

I play soccer and the drum set.  I am in my high school's band and enjoy computers.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"Try not.  Do or do not.  There is no try."  - Yoda

How did you hear about about the CASA program?

Word of mouth.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Wendy S.
Role: Co-Chair for Rockin’ the CASA 2011
Picture: (left to right) Kyle, Jason, Wendy, and Samantha

What interested you about the CASA program?


I love that there is an organization that gives a voice to children who cannot advocate for themselves. Children are so innocent and it is our duty to protect them.


Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:


I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Political Science. I worked for UofM as a non-profit recruitment coordinator until the birth of my daughter. After my first child was born, I became a full-time stay-at home mom. Now, I spend my time volunteering for various organizations that benefit foster children, I’m the Treasurer/Secretary of the PTO at my children’s school, and I volunteer in their classrooms.


Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:


My husband Jason and I have a 7 year old daughter named Samantha and a 5 year old son named Kyle. I love yoga, reading, and history.


What is your favorite quote of all time?


"He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help." Abraham Lincoln


How did you hear about the CASA Program?


I actually first heard of the program on the Dr. Phil show!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Patselas Photographs for CASA

Contributed by: Emily Mills

This week, long-time CASA supporter and former Board Member Jennifer Patselas photographed six of our CASA advocates for our upcoming screening of "The Blind Side" in recognition of May as National Foster Care Month.

Jennifer was able to capture the true essence of a CASA advocate in the setting where it all happens - the courtroom. Her portraits will be displayed in the lobby of the Michigan Theater on May 20th during our event and benefit screening.

We are very grateful to Jennifer for coming forward with the idea to donate portraits to CASA. In the next month, she will also be photographing some of our high school youth who may not be able to afford senior pictures. She has offered to donate a generous packet of photos to each senior as well as a 90-minute photographing session. What a gift to our kids! We can't thank you enough, Jennifer--for your time, your artistry, your generosity and your care.

Please be sure to get your tickets for the event and come see Jennifer's stunning portraits of our CASAs.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Remembering Nancy Abinojar (1957-2010)

Contributed by: Ava Adler

We have some sad news to report. Nancy Abinojar, a CASA volunteer since 2005, died on January 18th, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a life-long resident of Ann Arbor and brought to our program her knowledge of, and history with, our community.

She graduated from and was employed by the University of Michigan, initially in the Department of Women's Studies. Eventually, she became the office manager at the new National Center for Institutional Diversity.

She grew up as one of the only Filipino American families living in Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s. Her father, born in 1908, was also a U of M grad and they were both highlighted in the Filipino American History Project of Michigan.

Nancy worked on two cases with our CASA program, taking a leave of absence when she first became ill, but returning to her advocacy work when her health improved.

She will be missed.

Monday, March 15, 2010

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Sinead M.
Role: Board Fellow on Friends of CASA through University of Michigan Business School
What interested you about the CASA program?
I wanted to be able to continue to work within the nonprofit sector during my time at business school. Being able to work directly with Friends of CASA allows me to use some of the skills I am learning at school and immediately start making an impact.
Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:
I worked as a teacher through Teach for America for two years on the South Side of Chicago before returning to school at Stanford University and earning a Masters degree in Education Policy. After working for a few years in Palo Alto doing Education Policy research, I decided to attend business school at the University of Michigan in the hopes of one day being able to reform an entire school district.
Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:
I used to compete all around the world in Irish Dancing and placed in the World Irish Dancing Championships.
What is your favorite quote of all time?
"the best thing you've ever done for me is to help me live my life less seriously...it's only life after all." -indigo girls
How did you hear about the CASA Program?
Through the Board Fellows program at business school.

Monday, August 31, 2009

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Trevor B.
Role: Board Member – Secretary of the Friends of CASA
Picture: Trevor, with girlfriend Tracy R.


What interested you about the CASA program?
The mission of CASA immediately caught my attention. The fact they/we are able to have such a great impact on children that are less fortunate in the Washtenaw County area is very important to me.

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:
I started my own Financial Practice in Ann Arbor about 5 years ago, which includes tax preparation, accounting, and other financial services. I was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI, then attended Colorado State University, and returned to Ann Arbor about 6 years ago. I have coached baseball at the high school level well as some very successful youth baseball teams. I enjoy working with working with kids and making a difference in the local community.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:
I enjoy playing golf, softball, and reading books in the areas of finance and taxation.

What is your favorite quote of all time?
“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John Shedd
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget” – Louis Mercier

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I had the pleasure of meeting Cheri Dunn (Friends of CASA board member), through a networking group that I created called A2BI. We started discussing CASA and its impact in Washtenaw County and the conversation sparked my interest. After talking to Cheri and Marianne and seeing their passion on this subject, there was no question this was something that I wanted to become involved with.

Friday, July 24, 2009

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Emily M.
Role: CASA AmeriCorps Associate

What interested you about the CASA program?

The opportunity to make a difference!

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:

I am pleased and excited to be working in the non-profit sector for the first time.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I enjoy thrift stores, fixing and sprucing up run down old furniture, collaging, walking, photography and good company.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"Throughout the ages man has but little heeded the advice of the wise men. He has been - fatefully, if not willfully - less virtuous, less constant, less rational, less peaceful than he knows how to be, than he is fully capable of being. He has been led astray from the ways of peace and brotherhood by his addiction to concepts and attitudes of narrow nationalism, racial and religious bigotry, greed and lust for power. Despite this, despite the almost continuous state of war to which bad human relations have condemned him, he has made steady progress. In his scientific genius, man has wrought material miracles and has transformed his world. He has harnessed nature and has developed great civilizations. But he has never learned very well how to live with himself. The values he has created have been predominantly materialistic; his spiritual values have lagged far behind. He has demonstrated little spiritual genius and has made little progress toward the realization of human brotherhood. In the contemporary atomic age, this could prove man's fatal weakness. Alfred Nobel, a half-century ago, foresaw with prophetic vision that if the complacent mankind of his day could, with equanimity, contemplate war, the day would soon inevitably come when man would be confronted with the fateful alternative of peace or reversion to the Dark Ages. Man may well ponder whether he has not now reached that stage. Man's inventive genius has so far outreached his reason - not his capacity to reason but his willingness to apply reason - that the peoples of the world find themselves precariously on the brink of total disaster."

--Ralph Bunche, Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1950

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

AmeriCorps.

Friday, May 15, 2009

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Priya G.

Role: Volunteer

What interested you about the CASA program?

CASA’s role as both a social service entity with a social justice bent that was also institutionalized. This would allow me to make a noticeable and marked difference in the life of young children who are our future.

Also, CASA provided a diverse set of opportunities, from practicing networking skills to crisis management skills as well as of course making the difference in the life of young children.

Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:

I am a student at Berkeley Law School, I worked at CASA while finishing my final year at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

Reading, writing, and Indian folk dance.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

“There is nothing to fear, but fear itself.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

Non-profit career fair.

Monday, July 21, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Marianne C.

Role: Friends of CASA Board Chair & CASA Volunteer

Picture: Marianne C. with husband, Dan


What interested you about the CASA program?

That it was for children in the county in a vulnerable situation. It seems there is always an awful story in the news about foster children being further abused, and the CASA program is a way to directly help these children.


Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education:

20 years as a consultant, managing large systems integration projects. Switched to the nonprofit sector in 2005 when I joined Nonprofit Enterprise at Work. Currently work as a NEW board advisor for nonprofits. I have volunteered primarily in my children’s schools and for church organizations. I’m currently a youth counselor at First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor.


Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I love to read and garden. I’m perfectly happy digging weeds for hours at a time.


What is your favorite quote of all time?

“The distance is nothing. It is only the first step that is difficult.”
- Madame du Deffand, French intellectual and writer, 16th century.


How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I had an assistant who was a graduate student at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, and she had an internship at the Toledo CASA program. I also read about the Washtenaw CASA program in an Ann Arbor News profile of Ashwin Patel.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Christy W.

Role: CASA Volunteer


Why did you choose to be involved with this organization?

I have been looking for a while to find a volunteer position that gave me a chance to have hands-on experience with a neglected or abused child. When I heard about CASA in a college course, I was intrigued, and looking into it further only assured me that I had made the right choice.

Work Experience/Volunteer Experience/Education

Currently, I am a full time student at Eastern Michigan University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies. I am hoping to continue my studies and eventually branch out into the non-profit world. I also spend some of my time volunteering with the Safehouse Center.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself

I am very interested in women and child advocacy. I am an alumnus of Delta Zeta. I am currently Hospitality Chair of National Association of Career Women. I am also involved in the Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape.

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I first heard about CASA in a Psychology course mentioned by a Child Advocacy Center Speaker.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Shelley S.

Role: CASA Volunteer


Why did you choose to be involved with this organization?

I was touched by the stories presented on the website and felt that the work of a CASA volunteer could offer assistance to children who are victims of a chaotic social environment.

Work Experience/Volunteer Experience/Education:

Physician

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

Yoga, Biking

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

Browsing the internet.

Monday, March 24, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Sondra S.

Role: CASA Volunteer, Friends of CASA Volunteer


What interested you about the CASA Program?

My experiences working with Children's Advocacy have inspired me to become increasingly involved in the issues surrounding child welfare. When I heard of the opportunity to advocate for abused and neglected children, my perspectives on ethics and social justice were supported by the role of a CASA volunteer. This position to advocate and empower today's youth was an opportunity that I was immediately interested in.

Work Experience/Volunteer Experience/Education:

I am currently a senior at the University of Michigan School of Literature, Science, and the Arts. I am pre-law with a concentration in biopsychology. Throughout my time as an undergraduate, I have had the opportunity to become involved in a number of experiences that have helped to shape my interest.

This past summer, I had the opportunity of working as an Intern in the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic at the University of Michigan. This position exposed me to a number of advocacy cases that I worked on to organize and maintain for the law clinic.

I have also had the the chance to become a member of the Children's Advocacy Initiative at the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital. As part of this program, I have worked to speak up for kids by communicating with legislators regarding improvements in the health and well-being of the children in Michigan.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I love to travel and I am currently working on becoming proficient in Spanish! I enjoy learning about different cultures and plan to someday go abroad. I also love taking pictures and going to concerts.

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I was speaking with a friend of mine (who is also pre-law at the University of Michigan) when he mentioned I should look into CASA. We were discussing the different areas of law that we were interested in when he said that CASA seemed like it would be a great fit for me.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week



Name: Lisa P.

Role: CASA Volunteer


What interested you about the CASA Program?

It provides an opportunity to actually make a difference in a child's life. You can see and feel the results.

Tell us a little bit about your work and/or volunteer experience and/or education.

I'm a University of Michigan graduate. I've worked in software development for almost 25 years and currently work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I design kiln-formed glass pieces that are sold at various art galleries in the Midwest, including the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum Shop and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"...try to see life as a child would, but with the knowledge of an adult - that's true wisdom." - Truman Capote

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I read about the National CASA Program about 15 years ago in a magazine.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Ava A.

Role: Coordinator of the Washtenaw County Trial Court CASA Program


What interested you about the CASA Program?

The potential to intervene with children and stop the cycle of abuse and neglect that occurs in families over generations. It was also an opportunity to develop some new skills in administration of a Social Work program.


Tell us a little bit about your previous Work and/or Volunteer Experience and/or Education.


Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan.

I worked as a medical social worker at Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health System for many years. I did adult medical social work for a dialysis company and did Substance Abuse Therapy with women prisoners at Camp Brighton, a minimum security facility for women which has now been closed down.

I was also a therapist at The Home of New Vision, a residential treatment program in Ann Arbor for women coming from jail for substance abuse-related crimes. Believe it or not, my work with women with substance abuse issues, especially in the prison system, was some of the most rewarding I've done.


Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:


I'm an avid dance fan (ballet and jazz) and studied dance in my 20's and 30's (which is now a while ago!). I also love to read and exercise.

A fun fact about me is that I was at Woodstock!


What is your favorite quote of all time?


I don't know if it's my favorite of ALL time, but here's one I like:

"You must BE the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi


How did you hear about the CASA Program?


I actually had not heard about it before I was approached by the director of the Juvenile Court, Linda Edwards Brown, who was a friend of mine, about the court's desire to develop and grow their CASA Program. I applied for the position of volunteer coordinator and the rest is history!

Monday, January 14, 2008

CASA Community Member of the Week


Name: Sade B.

Role: Friends of CASA Board Member

What interested you about the CASA Program?

I grew up in the Michigan foster care system. My childhood experiences in the system has uniquely shaped my perspective on the sensitive issues that most foster children encounter. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate working with disadvantaged youth, so when I heard about the CASA program, I wanted to find out how I could get involved.

Tell us a little bit about your current and previous work and/or volunteer experience and/or education.

I am currently a senior at the University of Michigan. I am pursuing a dual Bachelors of Arts in English and Sociology, with a sub-concentration in Social Inequality. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to volunteer with several community organizations in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area. However, one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences took placed when I volunteered at Marvin L. Winans Academy for the Fine and Performing Arts in the fall of 2006.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I attend Second Baptist Church of Ann Arbor and I sing in one of the choirs. I am not a singer at all, but I enjoy praising God in any way that I can. I also love to shop! I am a pretty big fan of James Patterson. He is the best American suspense writer of all time.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"Change began with the Action of One."

I am not sure who said it, but I love it!

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

I worked at the Non-Profit Enterprises at Work (NEW) during the summer of 2007. My co-workers were discussing the state of foster care in Michigan. I offered some of my insights about the subject and my co-worker told me about Friends of CASA and a bit about CASA, and the rest is history!
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Thursday, December 27, 2007

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Cheri D.

Role: Friends of CASA Board Member and Marketing Chair


What interested you in the CASA Program?

Both of my children were in abuse and neglect situations prior to their adoption. Going through the adoption process gave me a unique perspective on not only the people hurting the children, but also those trying so hard to help and the road blocks that they often must overcome in the interest of the child. The CASA program is a fantastic way of putting more resources to bat for our children.

Tell us a little bit about your previous and current work and/or volunteer experience and/or education.

I have a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA. My work experience encompasses over twenty years in consumer and business-to-business marketing.

Hobbies/Fun Fact(s) about Yourself:

I love to cook, especially as a way of dealing with stress. I can't seem to finish a book - I have four going right now.

What is your favorite quote of all time?

"It is what it is."

How did you hear about the CASA Program?

About ten years ago, someone said to me, "You should be a CASA."


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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

CASA Community Member of the Week

Name: Jonathan (Jon) H.

Role: CASA Volunteer


What interested you about the CASA program?

I saw it as an opportunity to serve children and families in need.


Tell us a little bit about your current and previous work and/or volunteer experience and/or education:

Graduate of Culver Military Academy, Culver, Indiana . . . B.A. in Education, M.A. in Educational Administration, University of Michigan . . . Graduate work in Criminal Justice Studies, University of Detroit . . . Teacher, Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville, Michigan, seven years, . . . Police Officer, City of Belleville, seven years . . . Principal, Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville, twenty-one years . . . Numerous summers as counselor, program director, & director, camps for handicapped children and adults . . . Married (Debi), father of three. . . Currently retired . . . Chairman, Foster Care Review Board serving Jackson, Hillsdale, & Lenawee counties, and Board Representative, State Advisory Committee . . . Volunteer Mediator, Community Dispute Resolution Program serving Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, & Monroe counties . . . Board member, Community Living Services, Inc. (private, not-for-profit organization which provides services and supports for people with developmental disabilities), Wayne . . . Volunteer Driver, Meals-on-Wheels, Onsted . . . Member, Volunteer Corps, Croswell Opera House & Fine Arts Association, Adrian . . . Volunteer Admissions Ambassador, Interlochen Center for the Arts . . . Board member, Interlochen Alumni Organization, Interlochen Center for the Arts.


What is a favorite quote?

You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For remember, you don’t live in a world all your own; your brothers [and sisters] are here, too. - Albert Schweitzer


How did you hear about the CASA Program?

My wife heard a public service announcement on the radio describing the role of a CASA and seeking volunteers.


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