Always mindful of the growing number of children in need of our advocacy, CASA had a lot to celebrate this year! Philip Lynch is remarkably our first advocate to reach a 20-year anniversary. His commitment in that time is nothing short of extraordinary. Three more CASA advocates are scheduled to hit that mark in the next few years.

Over 200 people in Lane County volunteered thousands of hours to protect children. Their work is not easy. These cases are heart-wrenching and highly complex. And yet, they come back year after year – case after case – to pro-tect more.

CASA advocates are the backbone of all that we do. More CASA advocates are our biggest need – always. Some advocates think about this opportunity for many years before committing. It is a unique and critical role, and we are so grateful for the efforts of every single CASA advocate.

We recognize and respect that CASA advocacy is not for everyone. There are many ways to contribute to CASA and you will find examples of this on each page of this report. You will also read about some extraordinary acts of kindness. We cannot thank enough Tad and Jeri Scharpf, Devon Allen, Pharoah Brown, and so many more supporters of all ages and backgrounds, for their creative and thoughtful support of CASA!

When I stop and think about those combined efforts, I am in awe. We could not do this work – work that is vital to over 400 children in our midst – without the strong foundation of our community. Thank you!Board , staff, and CASA Jaylynn Milstein wear blue for Wear Blue Lane County, April 2017

Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County

Annual Report July 2016-June 2017

donate ONLINECASA of Lane County174 Deadmond Ferry Rd. | Springfield, OR 97477 541.984.3132 | www.casa-lane.org

TEAM CASA16-17 Board of DirectorsBill Whalen, PresidentChris Storment, VPSharri da Silva, Past PresidentJeff Singer, TreasurerBrian BurnsRoger CoxMario ConteDavid DaviniKelsey DavisKristin ForrestPam HoepflLisa KorthDebbie LeikenAnne SharmanSusan TateNote Taker: Diana BurnettStaffVicki Bishop Program SupervisorDebi Bone Office CoordinatorKatie Gatlin Director of Development and CommunicationsDiane Hauser Business ManagerJim Jamieson Training Coordinator

Staff (continued)Chrystal Kellerman Program SupervisorRobben Lyons Volunteer CoordinatorWendy Montenegro Development AssociateHeather Murphy Executive DirectorYolanda Mulhern Program SupervisorBrenda Nepute Waitlist CoordinatorKody Nguyen Training CoordinatorMichele Pound Event CoordinatorAlysha Shipley Program SupervisorLouise Vanderford Program DirectorKelly Warren Program ManagerLeaders ForumLiesel BrooksSilva ChambersChad CordellKellie Devore Chris DuyckSally Eagen

Leaders Forum(continued)Kathy GibsonCindy GuptaRobb HollowayKara HolmesWendy LaingRyan LeeLaura MontgomeryDonna MooreRobin ObermireShannon RichardGrace SerbuBeth SheehanJan SwansonMark TschetterConnie Wonham DevelopmentCommittee Roger Cox, ChairSheila Cox | Dave Driskill Shelly Galvin |Katie Gatlin Jesse Howes | Jennifer King Sandie Longtin | Michele Pound | Anne Sharman Jean Stover

Finance Committee Jeff Singer, Chair | Brian Burns | Diane Hauser Heather Murphy

Finance Committee(continued)Ron Smith | Ted Utley

Legislative Committee Bill Whalen, Chair | Mario Conte | David Davini | Kristin Forrest Heather Murphy Sid Johnson | Grace Serbu

Anne Sharman

Recruitment & Retention Committee Sharri da Silva, Chair | Nicole Bolton | Kelsey Davis | Katie Gatlin | Luis Gonzalez | LindaHamilton | Jean HarmanAlma Hesus | Joel KorinDebbie Leiken | Robben Lyons | Trudy Skelley

Casino Night CommitteeKelsey Davis | Kristin Forrest Kara Holmes | Lisa Korth Kelsea Meier | Robin Ober-mire | Michele Pound | Darcee Slonecker | John Stacy

Board Cultivation CommitteeJoe Couey | Christina Lund Wendy Laing | Rod Miles Laura MontgomeryJohn Stacy

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our 2016-2017 STATSchildren had the powerful voice of a CASA

1,500+ kids spent at least one night in Lane County’s Child Welfare System

children placed into safe, permanent homes when their cases closed

a note from our Executive Director, Heather

437 127

hours volunteered, a savings of

in paid staff, or 8.2 FTE

17,079$412,458 CASA volunteers as they advocated

for their assigned child(ren)

volunteer Peer Coordinators supported30

221

Warm Regards,

Heather Murphy

Volunteer Service

EventsIndividuals & Businesses

Unplanned, one time gifts

Grants & Foundations

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In-KindVolunteer

Services 31%

July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 FINANCIALS

we are thankful for the following SUPPORTFoundationsThe Autzen FoundationThe Bill Healy FoundationCentral Lutheran Church FoundationCottage Grove Community FoundationCow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansHerbert A. Templeton FoundationFord Family FoundationJohn Serbu Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationJuan Young TrustMark and Nichol Pendell Rauch Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation

McKay Family FoundationNational CASA AssociationRobert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable TrustStorms Family FoundationSymantec CorporationTaco Bell Foundation for TeensUmpqua Bank Charitable FundUnited Rotary Clubs of Eugene/SpringfieldUnited Way of Lane CountyWashington Federal FoundationWeyerhaeuser Company Foundation

Business AdvocatesChvatal OrthodonticsHershner Hunter AttorneysIndustrial Source/National Firefighter Corp.Kendall Auto Group

KPD Insurance and Risk SolutionsPacific Continental BankQSL Print CommunicationsSymantecRE/MAX Integrity

ways to GIVE An Example:Tad and Jeri Scharpf gave a major gift to CASA by utilizing a Qualified Charitable Distribution from their IRA. Jeri was a CASA for six years, retiring in 2016. When it came time to draw on their retirement funds, they decided this was the most beneficial way to make their donation. We are thankful to both Tad and Jeri for their time, support, and financial contributions!The Impact:Funds were used in conjunction with Harriet Smith’s bequeath to add a Program Manager to CASA’s staff, invest in our Capital Account and new technology, support CASA retention, and more.Other Ways to Give:Stocks | Donor Advised Funds | Planned Gifts (bequeaths, estates, etc.) | AssetsSpeak to your financial planner today about what options may be beneficial for you!

Business

Program

Volunteer Service

Income carry-over supports organizational growth to serve every child on our waitlist as we build annual campaign contributions.Statement not subject to review. Reviewed financial statements available upon request.

Volunteer Services, 19%

Events,19%

Individuals& Businesses,

35%

Two unplanned major gifts,

18%

Grants &Foundations,

12%

Government,5%

Program, 78%

Business, 22%

Volunteer Services, 33%

Total Income: $1,450,125 Total Expense: $1,247,062Volunteer Service:

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. This year,

our 221 volunteers contrib-uted 17,079 hours, valued

at $412,458 by the Bureau of Labor and Industry. This in-kind service is listed both in income (what they give) and expense (what it would cost us to pro-

vide the same advocacy without their gift of time). This illustrates: 19% of in-kind volunteer hours and 33% of program expenses.

Other Individual& Business

Contributions,17%

Revenue: $1,097,667 Expenditures: $834,604

did you KNOW?Advocates commit to volunteering for the duration of their assigned child(ren)’s case, which last, on average, two years. This means that while caseworkers, schools, homes, counselors, et cetera, might change, their CASA remains the one consistent thread throughout their case.

a CASA MILESTONE: Philip Lynch celebrates 20 yearsPhilip Lynch is celebrating his 20th anniversary this year, making him CASA of Lane County’s longest-standing CASA volunteer! Philip began his work with CASA as one of the organization’s first board members. Since becoming a CASA in 1997, he has advocated for a total of 18 children on 11 different cases and is currently advocating for a 10-year old boy.

Philip worked as a school teacher for the 4J school district for most of his career. Upon retirement, he joined the ranks of only twenty-some CASA volunteers in Lane County at the time. Philip is married with two grown children and three grandsons, one of whom they raised for a period of time. When he is not volunteering, he enjoys photography and gardening and is an avid bike rider.

Here is a glimpse into Philip’s 20 years as a CASA --

Two Decades with CASA Philip was surprised when his Program Supervisor, Alysha, told him of this milestone. He says he does not count the time spent but simply moves forward each day.

Why Court Appointed Special Advocates? Philip first heard about CASA from his friend, Judge Ann Aiken, who thought he would enjoy supporting CASA’s mission.

Memorable Moments The parents on Philip’s first case were very young and lacked parenting skills. During his visits, Philip got on the floor and played with the children. Soon, the dad began to follow suit, also getting on the floor to interact with his kids. Philip says it was rewarding to see that bond form.

He also fondly remembers his first CASA supervisor who coinciden-tally was one of his past 2nd grade students. She took exceptional pleasure in using a red pencil to mark up his court reports.

What Makes a Good CASA? Realistic expectations and empathy. He says CASAs must understand their limita-tions and be at peace knowing that, while they do not have the final say, their influence and recommendations are significant to the case and the children’s future. He also says that a CASA must be comfortable with a variety of people and able to show respect towards all people. Philip shares, “It’s important people know you are not there to judge them and you are not better than them; you are there to help them”.

CASA of Lane County is grateful for Philip’s commitment and dedication to helping abused and neglected chil-dren in our community! If you see him, please join us in commending him on this impressive milestone.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children by advocating within the court system to help navigate them into safe and permanent homes as quickly as possible.our MISSION

Jeri and Tad Scharpf

Philip Lynch

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List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.

we have the most amazing DONORS we have the most amazing ADVOCATES Peer Coordinators Michelle Almond Shirley Brabham Cheryl Cash Mindy Catlow Gail Cross Gail Culbertson Jim Duncan Hallie Edwards Beth Eldridge Kristin Forrest Rita Gillihan Sara Halvorson Corinne Hazzard Meg Hicks Tim Johnson Joel Korin Tim Laue Helen Lucas Linda Mattoon Linda McCarthy Margot McDonnell Kitty Murdoch Robin Spears Mackie Swan Claire Sylvain Peter Thurston Christine Tonry David Wilson Mo Young Alexa Young-Mills

CASAs Kim Adams Lisa Adams J. Peter Alba Mary Allison Cindy Anderson John Armstrong Michael Atterberry Matthew Barton Navit Berman Nicole Bolton Lori Braaten Cindi Bruck Renee Buchanan Bobbe Burkhalter Karen Burling Annalise Burrington Fran Calciano Cheryl Campbell Carole Carlson Hiedi Carman Dianna Carrizales- Engelmann Jane Carter Deborah Carver Thomas Cary Katy Conlin Scott Cottrell Benjamin Cramer Kamille Crossland Christine Cunningham Gail Cushman Lauren Dame Gwynn Daniels Gary Danner David Davini Katrina Dean Susan Devereux Chrissa Dockendorf Rebekah Dohrman Erica Dooley Amanda D'Souza Michelle Duncan Kristen Dunder Beth Dunn Dawn Easley Carol Eichers Elaine Eiler-Mough Brian Erickson Shiela Ericson

Jeannine Erving René Fabricant Rebecca Fetrow Ashlei Fraser Achelle Frichette Lola Fritz Erika Funk Connie Gienger Dale Gilad John Glassburner Deborah Glessner Tracie Gonyea Luis Gonzalez Lorri Goodman Mary Grant Thomas Gregersen Carrie Hansen Natalie Hanson Joseph Harbert Jean Harman Jenny Harris Michael Hawley John Helmer Marilyn Helton Veronica Hennessey Alma Hesus Kathy Holston Caroline Hubbard Keith Hubbard Pamela Irvine John Jackson James Jamieson Eric Johnson Jody Johnson Marty Johnson Connie Jonas Cassie Jones Nancy Jordan Yasmine Kahvaz Christine Kenny Michael Kenny Karen Klump Susan Kokkeler Julia Kulbatzki Katrina Langdon Demian Laudati Tiarra Laws MaryBeth Lennox Mark Levy Brandy Lovell

Lynne Lucas Philip Lynch Marsha Lytle Beth Machamer Martha MacRitchie Karen Marshall- Stephens Shane Martin Patty McConnell Joseph McCully Mary McLellan Ellen McQuilkin Frederick Meyer Heather Millehrer- Huerta Jaylynn Milstein Duane Morgan Edward Mout III Leticia Mout John Munro Jami Murphy Janet Neal Kody Nguyen Dan Olmstead Robert Orr Christina Parra Laurie Parrish Ellen Pavlosek Joanne Pedersen Aletxy Perez Mary Peterson Pete Peterson Jane Poe Wendy Popp Linda Potter Judith Provo Susan Rasmussen Aaron Rauschert Amanda Reilly Desiree Robinson Janice Rode Diane Ross Brenda Russell Lisa Russell Marci Ryan Rick Salle Whitney Schaaf Joseph Schwarte Nancy Schwecke Paul Scott

Anne Selby Althea Seloover Gregory Sherry Henry Sholar Ellen Singer JoAnn Smith Kathryn Smith Stephen Snyder Audrey Squires Franz St George Tami Stebbeds June Stevens Barbara Sullivan Carol Sweet Suzanne Taylor Theresa Thompson Bonnie Todis Bert Toepel Jr. Matthew Tomashek Danaka Trudell Barbara Tussing Tiffany VanderZanden Norina Vazquez Timothy Vignos Jayma Warne Yvette Webber-Davis Lynn Westlund Luke White Scot Williams Amanda Woldt Debbie Zeek

$100,000+Harriet Smith$50,000-$99,999Tad and Jeri Scharpf $10,000-$49,999N.B. Giustina FoundationSlocum Orthopedics & Sports MedicineFaye and Lucille Stewart FoundationChris Storment $5,000-$9,999Aggregate Resource DrillingAmbient IT SolutionsGail and Dave BakkeDan and Johnna CharbonneauDonald ClarkeRoger and Sheila CoxDavid and Pam DaviniEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of OregonMary Ann and Niles HansonSteve and Lisa KorthElizabeth Wadsworth and Paul PeppisMary Lee Ward $2,500-$4,999Kelly BeckleyMichael and Katherine CoughlinDari Mart StoresEric and Kristin ForrestMichael HorwitzRex and Krista HughesLinda KorthCurtis and Brenda LargeErika Leaf and Christopher MeekerKatherine and Brian MovalsonPatti PyleDr. Jeff and Anne SharmanDr. Daniel and Christina SheerinChristopher and Dena Valentine $1,000-$2,499Anderson Dabrowski ArchitectsAnonymous (19)Christopher BettisBMW of EugeneAmy and Ross BradleyGlenn and Renee BuchananElizabeth ChambersSilva ChambersJoe and Cindy CoueyBob and Michelle CrossMichael and Rebecca CulverMichelle DuncanChris DuyckEdgewater Home FurnishingsKurt and Brenda Franssen

Arnold Gallagher, PCGMA ArchitectsElizabeth HoldenMeredith HolleyRon and Colleen HowardJim and Eileen JamiesonEmmy JensonSid Johnson and Elsa BevanTim and Kerrie JohnsonKappa Alpha ThetaAllen and Nancy KibbeyJoshua and Tina KittelSydney and Paul KohLynda LankerDr. Jae and Jae LeeMary Ann MoorePaul Nagai and Tori BeyerJohn and Brenda NeputeDr. David and Jill NilesOregon Community Credit UnionMonica and Tom OsbornePacific Continental BankEmma RasmussenMD SandersDr. Ken and Kenda SingerDarcee and Stacy SloneckerSteven and Linda SoggeRobin and Rodger SpearsSusan Tate and Forest PyleJeffrey Todahl and Gwyn BachtleJohn and Lori TokatlyEllen Tykeson and Ken HidayUmpqua BankTom and Pam WalshWard InsuranceBill and Tracy WhalenWillamette Dental GroupKim and Dale WilliamsConnie and Harry WonhamCasey Woodard Consulting

$500-$999Dr. Richard and Susan AbrahamWayne and Kelly AllenAlliance Insurance PartnersMark and Jamie AverySarah and Tom BascomEric BianchiniBrown ContractingRobert and Dorothy ButlerCascade Corvette ClubRaegan Chapman and Lori HarrisonClorox Company FoundationComcastMario Conte and Holly Mar ConteKeith Crudgington

Sharri da Silva and Rob SteinerLee and Kathryn DanielCassandra and Darryl DarePeter and Heidi DavidsonKelsey Ann DavisHallie EdwardsDr. Melissa EdwardsValerie and Gordon GallicGregg and Lisa HaleAndrea HallidayScott and Patricia HansenDale and Jennifer HartleyMatt and Amy HoganKara and Mark HolmesIndustrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.Bill Inge and Anna ArispeJones & RothKris KartubJulia and Jim KeizurMarguerite KingHarry and Cindy KleinerPat and Sally KnoxDavid and Kathryn LeesJerry LindahlMatt and Sandie LongtinLoose Nuts Street RodsBeth MachamerKen and Anita MaesHarold and Barbara MajeskyLaura and James MarshallNicole and Cam MartinLinda and James McCarthyNiki McDanielMercedes-Benz of EugeneNancy MillerDr. Andrew and Lisa MirhejWendy and Paulo MontenegroWilliam and Rebekah NelsonAndrea and Byron PennPinnacle Wealth AdvisorsLee and Allace PlummerJoe and Adrianne PotworaMichele and Nick ReniffJeremy and Ashley ReynoldsRG Media CompanyRoehl & Yi Investment Services, LLCPatricia SchillingLydia and Dave SchweitzerMonique SerraNancy SikoraJeff and Amy SingerJohn and Julie StacyJerry and Lyn StiltnerBarbara SullivanElizabeth TassenLyle and Theresa ThompsonGerald and Veronika WaltonT.J. and Lisa WeesePhilip and Brenda Wisnewski

Special RecognitionCongratulations to Helen Lucas! She received the Children and Youth Services Volunteer of the Year Award by United Way of Lane County in partnership with The Register Guard.

TasteSummerof 2016

Royal Flush Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) ----------- Reynolds ElectricStraight Flush Title Sponsors ($5,000) ----------------------- Besemann Valentine LLP CBT Nuggets Chvatal Orthodontics Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation Summit BankMedia Sponsor: KEZI ---------------------------------------------- Full House Event Feature Sponsors ($2,500) ---------------- Attic Media Bigfoot Beverages Dari Mart Stores Farwest Steel Corporation Hayden Homes Industrial Source / National Firefighter Corp. Jerry’s Home Improvement Center Kendall Auto Group KPD Insurance Inc. Oakway Center Selectemp Employment ServicesBlackjack Banquet Sponsors ($1,500) ------------------------ A-1 Auto Glass Ambient IT ES & A Sign & Awning Company Franz Bakery Legal Software Systems, Inc. Oakmont Family Dental Oregon Community Credit Union Pacific Continental Bank SELCO Community Credit Union Servpro Umpqua Bank Taco BellWild Card Game Sponsor ($1,000) ---------------------------- Chambers Construction Feynman Group Hershner Hunter

And a generous $20,000 Raise the Paddle match provided by the Chambers Family Foundation!

2017 Run TrackTown 5KA big thank you to the Eugene Marathon for sponsoring this year’s run!

Champion Cape Sponsor ($3,000) ------------------ Ambient ITKids’ Run Sponsor ($1,500) --------------------------- Dari Mart Stores Kendall Auto GroupVoice for a Child Sponsor ($500) -------------------- Alliance Insurance Partners, LLC Dr. Lonn Robertson Edgewater Home Furnishings RE/MAX Integrity Springfield Utility Board

2017 Disc Golf TournamentTournament Sponsor ($1,000) ------------------- Ward InsuranceHole Sponsor ($500) -------------------------------- Bigfood BeveragesIn-Kind Sponsors ------------------------------------ Bigfoot Beverages Cosmos Creations The Duck Store

Save the Date: Friday, February 9, 2018

2016 Heroes for Children Breakfast Event Fully Underwritten by

Precision Capital and The Wheeler Foundation

Levi Strauss PacificSource Health Plans PeaceHealth

Honorary Chairs Steve and Lisa KorthAttendees: 550 -- SOLD OUT EVENT!

Amount Raised: $211,179

Save the Date: June 2018

(To be set in-line with professional tournaments in the area.)

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IN CASE you missed it... a full calendar of EVENTS

Save the Date:Saturday, April 28, 2018

Hop Valley Brewing Papa’s Pizza

Save the Date:Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Attendees: 202 | Volunteer Inquires: 26Amount Raised: $50,860

Presenting Sponsor Kendall Auto GroupPrize Sponsor Banner Bank

TASTE OF SUMMER FINALEEntertainment Sponsor VSC Window CoveringsEvent Hosts Domaine MeriwetherMedia Sponsor KOOL 99.1Special thanks to ourmusical guests, Shelley James MUSICBOX

Participating VenuesCafe Yumm!The VintageB2Brewers UnionCoburg Family PizzaFalling SkyFull CityHop ValleyJack SpratsKoho BistroLa Pomodori RistoranteMembrilloMucho Gusto & Dickie Yo’sPapa’s PizzaThe Steel Pail

Great Rotary RaffleCASA of Lane County was one of five agencies selected as recipients of the Great Rotary Raffle. Thank you to all the Rotarians and the Steering Committee for this great event preventing child abuse in our community!

Blue FridaySupporters participated in Blue Friday for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. #WearBlueLC Former Ducks Giving Back

Olympian, Nike Athlete, and former Duck football and track favorite, Devon Allen, con-tinues his generous giving to CASA! He donated a signed jersey for the Casino Night Silent Auction. Thank you, Devon!

Duck football player, Pharaoh Brown, made the most out of his trip to the NFL Combine. He challenged people to donate money for each bench press he completed. Thank you for including us in your big accomplishment!

Legislative SessionSupporters and advocates of CASA’s mission spent time in Salem this session, advocating for CASA’s best interests at the capital.

TasteSummerof 2016

Royal Flush Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) ----------- Reynolds ElectricStraight Flush Title Sponsors ($5,000) ----------------------- Besemann Valentine LLP CBT Nuggets Chvatal Orthodontics Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation Summit BankMedia Sponsor: KEZI ---------------------------------------------- Full House Event Feature Sponsors ($2,500) ---------------- Attic Media Bigfoot Beverages Dari Mart Stores Farwest Steel Corporation Hayden Homes Industrial Source / National Firefighter Corp. Jerry’s Home Improvement Center Kendall Auto Group KPD Insurance Inc. Oakway Center Selectemp Employment ServicesBlackjack Banquet Sponsors ($1,500) ------------------------ A-1 Auto Glass Ambient IT ES & A Sign & Awning Company Franz Bakery Legal Software Systems, Inc. Oakmont Family Dental Oregon Community Credit Union Pacific Continental Bank SELCO Community Credit Union Servpro Umpqua Bank Taco BellWild Card Game Sponsor ($1,000) ---------------------------- Chambers Construction Feynman Group Hershner Hunter

And a generous $20,000 Raise the Paddle match provided by the Chambers Family Foundation!

2017 Run TrackTown 5KA big thank you to the Eugene Marathon for sponsoring this year’s run!

Champion Cape Sponsor ($3,000) ------------------ Ambient ITKids’ Run Sponsor ($1,500) --------------------------- Dari Mart Stores Kendall Auto GroupVoice for a Child Sponsor ($500) -------------------- Alliance Insurance Partners, LLC Dr. Lonn Robertson Edgewater Home Furnishings RE/MAX Integrity Springfield Utility Board

2017 Disc Golf TournamentTournament Sponsor ($1,000) ------------------- Ward InsuranceHole Sponsor ($500) -------------------------------- Bigfood BeveragesIn-Kind Sponsors ------------------------------------ Bigfoot Beverages Cosmos Creations The Duck Store

Save the Date: Friday, February 9, 2018

2016 Heroes for Children Breakfast Event Fully Underwritten by

Precision Capital and The Wheeler Foundation

Levi Strauss PacificSource Health Plans PeaceHealth

Honorary Chairs Steve and Lisa KorthAttendees: 550 -- SOLD OUT EVENT!

Amount Raised: $211,179

Save the Date: June 2018

(To be set in-line with professional tournaments in the area.)

p. 3 p. 4

IN CASE you missed it... a full calendar of EVENTS

Save the Date:Saturday, April 28, 2018

Hop Valley Brewing Papa’s Pizza

Save the Date:Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Attendees: 202 | Volunteer Inquires: 26Amount Raised: $50,860

Presenting Sponsor Kendall Auto GroupPrize Sponsor Banner Bank

TASTE OF SUMMER FINALEEntertainment Sponsor VSC Window CoveringsEvent Hosts Domaine MeriwetherMedia Sponsor KOOL 99.1Special thanks to ourmusical guests, Shelley James MUSICBOX

Participating VenuesCafe Yumm!The VintageB2Brewers UnionCoburg Family PizzaFalling SkyFull CityHop ValleyJack SpratsKoho BistroLa Pomodori RistoranteMembrilloMucho Gusto & Dickie Yo’sPapa’s PizzaThe Steel Pail

Great Rotary RaffleCASA of Lane County was one of five agencies selected as recipients of the Great Rotary Raffle. Thank you to all the Rotarians and the Steering Committee for this great event preventing child abuse in our community!

Blue FridaySupporters participated in Blue Friday for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. #WearBlueLC Former Ducks Giving Back

Olympian, Nike Athlete, and former Duck football and track favorite, Devon Allen, con-tinues his generous giving to CASA! He donated a signed jersey for the Casino Night Silent Auction. Thank you, Devon!

Duck football player, Pharaoh Brown, made the most out of his trip to the NFL Combine. He challenged people to donate money for each bench press he completed. Thank you for including us in your big accomplishment!

Legislative SessionSupporters and advocates of CASA’s mission spent time in Salem this session, advocating for CASA’s best interests at the capital.

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each and every one of you here!

List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.

we have the most amazing DONORS we have the most amazing ADVOCATES Peer Coordinators Michelle Almond Shirley Brabham Cheryl Cash Mindy Catlow Gail Cross Gail Culbertson Jim Duncan Hallie Edwards Beth Eldridge Kristin Forrest Rita Gillihan Sara Halvorson Corinne Hazzard Meg Hicks Tim Johnson Joel Korin Tim Laue Helen Lucas Linda Mattoon Linda McCarthy Margot McDonnell Kitty Murdoch Robin Spears Mackie Swan Claire Sylvain Peter Thurston Christine Tonry David Wilson Mo Young Alexa Young-Mills

CASAs Kim Adams Lisa Adams J. Peter Alba Mary Allison Cindy Anderson John Armstrong Michael Atterberry Matthew Barton Navit Berman Nicole Bolton Lori Braaten Cindi Bruck Renee Buchanan Bobbe Burkhalter Karen Burling Annalise Burrington Fran Calciano Cheryl Campbell Carole Carlson Hiedi Carman Dianna Carrizales- Engelmann Jane Carter Deborah Carver Thomas Cary Katy Conlin Scott Cottrell Benjamin Cramer Kamille Crossland Christine Cunningham Gail Cushman Lauren Dame Gwynn Daniels Gary Danner David Davini Katrina Dean Susan Devereux Chrissa Dockendorf Rebekah Dohrman Erica Dooley Amanda D'Souza Michelle Duncan Kristen Dunder Beth Dunn Dawn Easley Carol Eichers Elaine Eiler-Mough Brian Erickson Shiela Ericson

Jeannine Erving René Fabricant Rebecca Fetrow Ashlei Fraser Achelle Frichette Lola Fritz Erika Funk Connie Gienger Dale Gilad John Glassburner Deborah Glessner Tracie Gonyea Luis Gonzalez Lorri Goodman Mary Grant Thomas Gregersen Carrie Hansen Natalie Hanson Joseph Harbert Jean Harman Jenny Harris Michael Hawley John Helmer Marilyn Helton Veronica Hennessey Alma Hesus Kathy Holston Caroline Hubbard Keith Hubbard Pamela Irvine John Jackson James Jamieson Eric Johnson Jody Johnson Marty Johnson Connie Jonas Cassie Jones Nancy Jordan Yasmine Kahvaz Christine Kenny Michael Kenny Karen Klump Susan Kokkeler Julia Kulbatzki Katrina Langdon Demian Laudati Tiarra Laws MaryBeth Lennox Mark Levy Brandy Lovell

Lynne Lucas Philip Lynch Marsha Lytle Beth Machamer Martha MacRitchie Karen Marshall- Stephens Shane Martin Patty McConnell Joseph McCully Mary McLellan Ellen McQuilkin Frederick Meyer Heather Millehrer- Huerta Jaylynn Milstein Duane Morgan Edward Mout III Leticia Mout John Munro Jami Murphy Janet Neal Kody Nguyen Dan Olmstead Robert Orr Christina Parra Laurie Parrish Ellen Pavlosek Joanne Pedersen Aletxy Perez Mary Peterson Pete Peterson Jane Poe Wendy Popp Linda Potter Judith Provo Susan Rasmussen Aaron Rauschert Amanda Reilly Desiree Robinson Janice Rode Diane Ross Brenda Russell Lisa Russell Marci Ryan Rick Salle Whitney Schaaf Joseph Schwarte Nancy Schwecke Paul Scott

Anne Selby Althea Seloover Gregory Sherry Henry Sholar Ellen Singer JoAnn Smith Kathryn Smith Stephen Snyder Audrey Squires Franz St George Tami Stebbeds June Stevens Barbara Sullivan Carol Sweet Suzanne Taylor Theresa Thompson Bonnie Todis Bert Toepel Jr. Matthew Tomashek Danaka Trudell Barbara Tussing Tiffany VanderZanden Norina Vazquez Timothy Vignos Jayma Warne Yvette Webber-Davis Lynn Westlund Luke White Scot Williams Amanda Woldt Debbie Zeek

$100,000+Harriet Smith$50,000-$99,999Tad and Jeri Scharpf $10,000-$49,999N.B. Giustina FoundationSlocum Orthopedics & Sports MedicineFaye and Lucille Stewart FoundationChris Storment $5,000-$9,999Aggregate Resource DrillingAmbient IT SolutionsGail and Dave BakkeDan and Johnna CharbonneauDonald ClarkeRoger and Sheila CoxDavid and Pam DaviniEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of OregonMary Ann and Niles HansonSteve and Lisa KorthElizabeth Wadsworth and Paul PeppisMary Lee Ward $2,500-$4,999Kelly BeckleyMichael and Katherine CoughlinDari Mart StoresEric and Kristin ForrestMichael HorwitzRex and Krista HughesLinda KorthCurtis and Brenda LargeErika Leaf and Christopher MeekerKatherine and Brian MovalsonPatti PyleDr. Jeff and Anne SharmanDr. Daniel and Christina SheerinChristopher and Dena Valentine $1,000-$2,499Anderson Dabrowski ArchitectsAnonymous (19)Christopher BettisBMW of EugeneAmy and Ross BradleyGlenn and Renee BuchananElizabeth ChambersSilva ChambersJoe and Cindy CoueyBob and Michelle CrossMichael and Rebecca CulverMichelle DuncanChris DuyckEdgewater Home FurnishingsKurt and Brenda Franssen

Arnold Gallagher, PCGMA ArchitectsElizabeth HoldenMeredith HolleyRon and Colleen HowardJim and Eileen JamiesonEmmy JensonSid Johnson and Elsa BevanTim and Kerrie JohnsonKappa Alpha ThetaAllen and Nancy KibbeyJoshua and Tina KittelSydney and Paul KohLynda LankerDr. Jae and Jae LeeMary Ann MoorePaul Nagai and Tori BeyerJohn and Brenda NeputeDr. David and Jill NilesOregon Community Credit UnionMonica and Tom OsbornePacific Continental BankEmma RasmussenMD SandersDr. Ken and Kenda SingerDarcee and Stacy SloneckerSteven and Linda SoggeRobin and Rodger SpearsSusan Tate and Forest PyleJeffrey Todahl and Gwyn BachtleJohn and Lori TokatlyEllen Tykeson and Ken HidayUmpqua BankTom and Pam WalshWard InsuranceBill and Tracy WhalenWillamette Dental GroupKim and Dale WilliamsConnie and Harry WonhamCasey Woodard Consulting

$500-$999Dr. Richard and Susan AbrahamWayne and Kelly AllenAlliance Insurance PartnersMark and Jamie AverySarah and Tom BascomEric BianchiniBrown ContractingRobert and Dorothy ButlerCascade Corvette ClubRaegan Chapman and Lori HarrisonClorox Company FoundationComcastMario Conte and Holly Mar ConteKeith Crudgington

Sharri da Silva and Rob SteinerLee and Kathryn DanielCassandra and Darryl DarePeter and Heidi DavidsonKelsey Ann DavisHallie EdwardsDr. Melissa EdwardsValerie and Gordon GallicGregg and Lisa HaleAndrea HallidayScott and Patricia HansenDale and Jennifer HartleyMatt and Amy HoganKara and Mark HolmesIndustrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.Bill Inge and Anna ArispeJones & RothKris KartubJulia and Jim KeizurMarguerite KingHarry and Cindy KleinerPat and Sally KnoxDavid and Kathryn LeesJerry LindahlMatt and Sandie LongtinLoose Nuts Street RodsBeth MachamerKen and Anita MaesHarold and Barbara MajeskyLaura and James MarshallNicole and Cam MartinLinda and James McCarthyNiki McDanielMercedes-Benz of EugeneNancy MillerDr. Andrew and Lisa MirhejWendy and Paulo MontenegroWilliam and Rebekah NelsonAndrea and Byron PennPinnacle Wealth AdvisorsLee and Allace PlummerJoe and Adrianne PotworaMichele and Nick ReniffJeremy and Ashley ReynoldsRG Media CompanyRoehl & Yi Investment Services, LLCPatricia SchillingLydia and Dave SchweitzerMonique SerraNancy SikoraJeff and Amy SingerJohn and Julie StacyJerry and Lyn StiltnerBarbara SullivanElizabeth TassenLyle and Theresa ThompsonGerald and Veronika WaltonT.J. and Lisa WeesePhilip and Brenda Wisnewski

Special RecognitionCongratulations to Helen Lucas! She received the Children and Youth Services Volunteer of the Year Award by United Way of Lane County in partnership with The Register Guard.

Volunteer Service

EventsIndividuals & Businesses

Unplanned, one time gifts

Grants & Foundations

Governmentp. 6p. 1

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Services 31%

July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 FINANCIALS

we are thankful for the following SUPPORTFoundationsThe Autzen FoundationThe Bill Healy FoundationCentral Lutheran Church FoundationCottage Grove Community FoundationCow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansHerbert A. Templeton FoundationFord Family FoundationJohn Serbu Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationJuan Young TrustMark and Nichol Pendell Rauch Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation

McKay Family FoundationNational CASA AssociationRobert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable TrustStorms Family FoundationSymantec CorporationTaco Bell Foundation for TeensUmpqua Bank Charitable FundUnited Rotary Clubs of Eugene/SpringfieldUnited Way of Lane CountyWashington Federal FoundationWeyerhaeuser Company Foundation

Business AdvocatesChvatal OrthodonticsHershner Hunter AttorneysIndustrial Source/National Firefighter Corp.Kendall Auto Group

KPD Insurance and Risk SolutionsPacific Continental BankQSL Print CommunicationsSymantecRE/MAX Integrity

ways to GIVE An Example:Tad and Jeri Scharpf gave a major gift to CASA by utilizing a Qualified Charitable Distribution from their IRA. Jeri was a CASA for six years, retiring in 2016. When it came time to draw on their retirement funds, they decided this was the most beneficial way to make their donation. We are thankful to both Tad and Jeri for their time, support, and financial contributions!The Impact:Funds were used in conjunction with Harriet Smith’s bequeath to add a Program Manager to CASA’s staff, invest in our Capital Account and new technology, support CASA retention, and more.Other Ways to Give:Stocks | Donor Advised Funds | Planned Gifts (bequeaths, estates, etc.) | AssetsSpeak to your financial planner today about what options may be beneficial for you!

Business

Program

Volunteer Service

Income carry-over supports organizational growth to serve every child on our waitlist as we build annual campaign contributions.Statement not subject to review. Reviewed financial statements available upon request.

Volunteer Services, 19%

Events,19%

Individuals& Businesses,

35%

Two unplanned major gifts,

18%

Grants &Foundations,

12%

Government,5%

Program, 78%

Business, 22%

Volunteer Services, 33%

Total Income: $1,450,125 Total Expense: $1,247,062Volunteer Service:

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. This year,

our 221 volunteers contrib-uted 17,079 hours, valued

at $412,458 by the Bureau of Labor and Industry. This in-kind service is listed both in income (what they give) and expense (what it would cost us to pro-

vide the same advocacy without their gift of time). This illustrates: 19% of in-kind volunteer hours and 33% of program expenses.

Other Individual& Business

Contributions,17%

Revenue: $1,097,667 Expenditures: $834,604

did you KNOW?Advocates commit to volunteering for the duration of their assigned child(ren)’s case, which last, on average, two years. This means that while caseworkers, schools, homes, counselors, et cetera, might change, their CASA remains the one consistent thread throughout their case.

a CASA MILESTONE: Philip Lynch celebrates 20 yearsPhilip Lynch is celebrating his 20th anniversary this year, making him CASA of Lane County’s longest-standing CASA volunteer! Philip began his work with CASA as one of the organization’s first board members. Since becoming a CASA in 1997, he has advocated for a total of 18 children on 11 different cases and is currently advocating for a 10-year old boy.

Philip worked as a school teacher for the 4J school district for most of his career. Upon retirement, he joined the ranks of only twenty-some CASA volunteers in Lane County at the time. Philip is married with two grown children and three grandsons, one of whom they raised for a period of time. When he is not volunteering, he enjoys photography and gardening and is an avid bike rider.

Here is a glimpse into Philip’s 20 years as a CASA --

Two Decades with CASA Philip was surprised when his Program Supervisor, Alysha, told him of this milestone. He says he does not count the time spent but simply moves forward each day.

Why Court Appointed Special Advocates? Philip first heard about CASA from his friend, Judge Ann Aiken, who thought he would enjoy supporting CASA’s mission.

Memorable Moments The parents on Philip’s first case were very young and lacked parenting skills. During his visits, Philip got on the floor and played with the children. Soon, the dad began to follow suit, also getting on the floor to interact with his kids. Philip says it was rewarding to see that bond form.

He also fondly remembers his first CASA supervisor who coinciden-tally was one of his past 2nd grade students. She took exceptional pleasure in using a red pencil to mark up his court reports.

What Makes a Good CASA? Realistic expectations and empathy. He says CASAs must understand their limita-tions and be at peace knowing that, while they do not have the final say, their influence and recommendations are significant to the case and the children’s future. He also says that a CASA must be comfortable with a variety of people and able to show respect towards all people. Philip shares, “It’s important people know you are not there to judge them and you are not better than them; you are there to help them”.

CASA of Lane County is grateful for Philip’s commitment and dedication to helping abused and neglected chil-dren in our community! If you see him, please join us in commending him on this impressive milestone.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children by advocating within the court system to help navigate them into safe and permanent homes as quickly as possible.our MISSION

Jeri and Tad Scharpf

Philip Lynch

Always mindful of the growing number of children in need of our advocacy, CASA had a lot to celebrate this year! Philip Lynch is remarkably our first advocate to reach a 20-year anniversary. His commitment in that time is nothing short of extraordinary. Three more CASA advocates are scheduled to hit that mark in the next few years.

Over 200 people in Lane County volunteered thousands of hours to protect children. Their work is not easy. These cases are heart-wrenching and highly complex. And yet, they come back year after year – case after case – to pro-tect more.

CASA advocates are the backbone of all that we do. More CASA advocates are our biggest need – always. Some advocates think about this opportunity for many years before committing. It is a unique and critical role, and we are so grateful for the efforts of every single CASA advocate.

We recognize and respect that CASA advocacy is not for everyone. There are many ways to contribute to CASA and you will find examples of this on each page of this report. You will also read about some extraordinary acts of kindness. We cannot thank enough Tad and Jeri Scharpf, Devon Allen, Pharoah Brown, and so many more supporters of all ages and backgrounds, for their creative and thoughtful support of CASA!

When I stop and think about those combined efforts, I am in awe. We could not do this work – work that is vital to over 400 children in our midst – without the strong foundation of our community. Thank you!Board , staff, and CASA Jaylynn Milstein wear blue for Wear Blue Lane County, April 2017

Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County

Annual Report July 2016-June 2017

donate ONLINECASA of Lane County174 Deadmond Ferry Rd. | Springfield, OR 97477 541.984.3132 | www.casa-lane.org

TEAM CASA16-17 Board of DirectorsBill Whalen, PresidentChris Storment, VPSharri da Silva, Past PresidentJeff Singer, TreasurerBrian BurnsRoger CoxMario ConteDavid DaviniKelsey DavisKristin ForrestPam HoepflLisa KorthDebbie LeikenAnne SharmanSusan TateNote Taker: Diana BurnettStaffVicki Bishop Program SupervisorDebi Bone Office CoordinatorKatie Gatlin Director of Development and CommunicationsDiane Hauser Business ManagerJim Jamieson Training Coordinator

Staff (continued)Chrystal Kellerman Program SupervisorRobben Lyons Volunteer CoordinatorWendy Montenegro Development AssociateHeather Murphy Executive DirectorYolanda Mulhern Program SupervisorBrenda Nepute Waitlist CoordinatorKody Nguyen Training CoordinatorMichele Pound Event CoordinatorAlysha Shipley Program SupervisorLouise Vanderford Program DirectorKelly Warren Program ManagerLeaders ForumLiesel BrooksSilva ChambersChad CordellKellie Devore Chris DuyckSally Eagen

Leaders Forum(continued)Kathy GibsonCindy GuptaRobb HollowayKara HolmesWendy LaingRyan LeeLaura MontgomeryDonna MooreRobin ObermireShannon RichardGrace SerbuBeth SheehanJan SwansonMark TschetterConnie Wonham DevelopmentCommittee Roger Cox, ChairSheila Cox | Dave Driskill Shelly Galvin |Katie Gatlin Jesse Howes | Jennifer King Sandie Longtin | Michele Pound | Anne Sharman Jean Stover

Finance Committee Jeff Singer, Chair | Brian Burns | Diane Hauser Heather Murphy

Finance Committee(continued)Ron Smith | Ted Utley

Legislative Committee Bill Whalen, Chair | Mario Conte | David Davini | Kristin Forrest Heather Murphy Sid Johnson | Grace Serbu

Anne Sharman

Recruitment & Retention Committee Sharri da Silva, Chair | Nicole Bolton | Kelsey Davis | Katie Gatlin | Luis Gonzalez | LindaHamilton | Jean HarmanAlma Hesus | Joel KorinDebbie Leiken | Robben Lyons | Trudy Skelley

Casino Night CommitteeKelsey Davis | Kristin Forrest Kara Holmes | Lisa Korth Kelsea Meier | Robin Ober-mire | Michele Pound | Darcee Slonecker | John Stacy

Board Cultivation CommitteeJoe Couey | Christina Lund Wendy Laing | Rod Miles Laura MontgomeryJohn Stacy

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our 2016-2017 STATSchildren had the powerful voice of a CASA

1,500+ kids spent at least one night in Lane County’s Child Welfare System

children placed into safe, permanent homes when their cases closed

a note from our Executive Director, Heather

437 127

hours volunteered, a savings of

in paid staff, or 8.2 FTE

17,079$412,458 CASA volunteers as they advocated

for their assigned child(ren)

volunteer Peer Coordinators supported30

221

Warm Regards,

Heather Murphy