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Right Moves For Youth is having their annual Twilight 5K. Everyone is welcome to attend! It is a great family
event.
When: Friday, May 7th
Where: Wachovia Atrium and Plaza, 301 South Tryon Street
Cost: $20 until May 7th
Race Day- $30
Time: On-site registration 5:50-6:30p.m.
5K Run/Walk 7:00 p.m
Fun Run- 8:00 p.m.
Right Moves for Youth is a local organization working to
reduce the occurrence of student dropouts in
Mecklenburg County. Our mission is to provide the
motivation and resources for our students in grades 4-12 to
succeed in school, improve their quality of life and
become responsible members of society.
Interested in learning how to advocate in the school system
for your GAL children who have disabilities? Please come
to the
STEP trainingPresented by the Council for
Children’s Rights
Learn about IEPs and other processes in the school system
When: Monday, May 10th 6-8:30 p.m.
Where? Government Center600 East 4th Street
Chamber Room CH-14
Please RSVP ASAP: [email protected]
Light meal will be provided by the GAL foundation
Guardian ad Litem Focus, May 2010 Issue
The Guardian ad Litem Advocacy Foundation has started some brand new fundraising projects to help raise money for the GAL program! We hope you can all take some time to look into these and support our efforts to support you, the GALs and the children you help to support. The foundation will also be partnering with the Lions Club Golf Tournament coming up on May 17th. Come out and help us promote child advocacy by signing up to play. For more information contact us at [email protected]
Good Search—One way you can help us is using a new search engine when you are looking for information online. The search engine is www.GoodSearch.com or www.GoodShop.com When you use either of these sites you can type in to support Mecklenburg Guardian Ad Litem
Advocacy Foundation and our foundation will receive a penny per search, or a portion of the money spent at goodshop.com.
MVP Food Lion—You can also help us, help children in foster care by saving and shopping while fundraising! It's easy sign up for an MVP Rewards Card at your nearest Food Lion Today and have a portion of the money you would spend on your favorite Food Lion Brands be donated to GALA Foundation.
Use this link to sign up and help us raise money to support our hardworking GAL volunteers, and their child clients. http://www.foodlionmvprewards.com/
In 2 minutes you can create an online account, and then register to donate to us by entering in the GALA Foundation charity code 252206.
Then hop in your car, drive to your nearest Food Lion and save money by purchasing food lion brands, donating to our cause, and finally making delicious home-cooked meals.
Food Lion brands include the following:
Food Lion Brand, Healthy Accents, Home 360, On The Go Bistro, Nature’s Place, Smart Option, Taste of Inspirations.
A Word From Dana
I would like to thank all of the GAL volunteers for using the new Court Report template that was implemented a couple months ago. Many of you have attended the Court Report Writing In-Service Training and have come to realize the great importance of this document. The information in this report is crucial to your advocacy for the children to whom you are assigned. It is especially important to have thorough court reports in light of recent decisions made by the NC Court of Appeals. As you advocate for your children and write your court reports, remember the four key components of the GAL role: Investigation, Facilitation, Advocacy, and Monitoring.
Keep us updated on your fabulous recipes! And watch out for news about the GALA Food Lion
Brand Cook off.
Volunteer Spotlight on Bonnie SampsonBy: Casandra Downs
Bonnie has been a volunteer with our program since 2006. She chose our program once she retired from the corporate world to fulfill her passion of being a social worker. The GAL program was the right fit to reignite her passion for helping others reach their full potential.
Bonnie works diligently on her cases without fear or intimidation. She is not afraid to advocate for what is in the best interest of the kids in spite of opposition from social workers. When the best interests of her kids are not being met she does not hesitate to call supervisors of social workers and go all the way to the top if needed to reach a resolution for the children on her case load.
Bonnie is a mentor as well for a one of her teens whose case is now a closed. She still remains involved with the teenager. In spite of the caseload that she continues to carry of five children and one case out of county she still manages to make time to be a mentor.
Our program promotes taking time for self to decrease the risk of burnout. This ensures that one remains emotionally and physically healthy. Bonnie does a great job of ensuring that she takes some
time for herself by taking river cruises each year. She so enjoys those cruises and returns energized and ready to take on GAL work with a new spirit and increased motivation. Thanks Bonnie for being a volunteer with our program. We appreciate your dedication, time, and passion for the children.
GAL Volunteer AppreciationGAL Volunteer Appreciation EventEvent
April 22, 2010 at the MintApril 22, 2010 at the Mint Museum of ArtMuseum of Art
The Mint Museum of Art is always so gracious to allow us to use the facility for our event. We had many volunteers attend this year.
See more pictures on Facebook : In search box type “Mecklenburg Guardian ad Litem Program”
Pictures can also be found on our website www.galcharlotte.com
The Honorable Chief District Court Judge Lisa Bell was the Keynote speaker – GAL Volunteers are the “Light of Hope”
Liz Payerle won Volunteer of the Year 2010 (pictured to the right with Dana Frady, District Administrator and Casandra Downs, Program Supervisor)
Beatrice Thompson from WBAV 101.9 was our wonderful Emcee – she brought so much life and laughter to the program. Deana Fleming, State GAL Associate Counsel brought a welcome from the state office and read the Governor’s proclamation designating April as Guardian ad Litem Month
Sally Kirik (not pictured) was selected as Rookie of the Year 2010. She was unable to attend because she was working on one of her cases!!
