Silent Auction Items

Create a Memory to Last a Lifetime
A color portrait of the family is a wonderful addition to any home. This gift certificate is good for one studio portrait session including a 16 X 20 wall portrait.
Donated by Melby Photography – Stuart & Kathy Melby

Prairie Repertory Theater
The Prairie Repertory Theater presents a gift membership! You will receive two (2) 2009 PRT Season Tickets.
Donated by Prairie Repertory Theater

Flower Power!
It's spring again and we are happy to report that all is green and blooming at Medary Acres. Whichever gardening style you prefer, at Medary Acres Greenhouses you will find what you are looking for with this $100 gift certificate.
Donated by Medary Acres Greenhouse – Brian & Lynn Darnall

Beijo means “kiss” in Portuguese
If you are an OPRAH fan, you no doubt have heard her talk about Beijo Bags as they have been featured on her show as one of her "favorite things"!!
Donated by Patsy Hendricks

Family Fun
Relax and have fun at the Holiday Inn Express in Brookings with this one night stay in a standard room. Enjoy all they have to offer including the pool and waterslide.
Donated by Holiday Inn Express

S6 & S7. Let’s Get Physical
If you have been sluggish after the long winter now is the perfect opportunity to get back on track and back into shape. Use this two (2) month family gym membership at the new SDSU Wellness Center to get started.
Donated by SDSU Wellness Center

All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go
A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. Pamper yourself with this gift certificate and then try Bare Escentuals' award-winning bareMinerals cosmetics beloved by millions of women. Then if’s off to Harolds for a Family Portrait Session with this gift certificate. Expires 10/01/09.
Donated by The Ritz & Harold’s Photo Center

SDSU Jacks
With this gift certificate you can pick your style and size of a hooded sweatshirt with the new SDSU Jackrabbit logo at Prairie Graphics.
Donated by First National Bank Volga

Persian Dinner
Persian cuisine is one of oldest and richest cuisines in the world. Enjoy this authentic dinner for four on one of Bagel Works “Persian Dinner” Nights. These dinners are featured once a month and sell out quickly, please call 2 weeks in advance to make your reservation. (to be used by December 2009)
Donated by Bagel Works – Pouran Borchardt

Let’s Get he Party Started!
Use this $100 tab to get the party started! You and your friends will be able to enjoy good food, a frosty cold one and good company on Cubby’s patio.
Donated by Cubby’s Sportsbar & Grill

SD Symphony Tickets
A beautiful piece of music can comfort your spirit, spark your imagination or awaken your emotions. This gift certificate entitles you to two premier priced tickets to any individual concert in the 2009-2010 concert season.
Donated by SD Symphony

Learn How to Use That Fancy Camera
There are times you need to hire a professional but for all of those others, now you will be covered. This gift certificate is to be used for one AC Ellis Education Class. Classes include introduction to digital SLR, Introduction to: Portraits, Sports, and Off-Camera Flash. Classes take place in Brookings at the AC Ellis Studio. Must be used in 2009
Donated by AC Ellis Inc.

Date Night
Enjoy a night away from the kids without getting too far away from home. Start with dinner at the Pheasant with this $25 gift certificate and then relax at the brand new Hampton Inn right here in Brookings with night lodging in a standard room.
Donated by Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge and Hampton Inn

Brad Kringen Painting
This original painting was done by Sioux Falls artist, Brad Kringen. Brad’s use of acrylic on canvas and mixed media allows him to create his own unique style.

What’s For Dinner??
PIZZA!!! You will always know what’s for dinner at least once a month for the next year when you use this gift certificate.
Donated by Pizza Ranch – Kip & Michelle Pharris

Take Me Out to the Movies
Enjoy 20 movies of your choice at Brookings Cinema 5 Theater with this punch card.
Estimated Fair Market Value - $150
Donated by Cinema 5 Theater

Be Dazzled!
A lia sophia original is the perfect finishing touch. With this $25 gift certificate you will be able to shop for the latest designs in all the season's hottest styles and colors.
Donated by Wanda Nilson

You Look Fabulous
Use this $50 gift certificate towards any service at the Carousel and you will be lookin’ fine in no time!
Donated by The Carousel Salon

Alexandria Centerpiece
This copper-toned hammered-metal piece and iron base gives you many options. Place candles in the glass inserts for an elegant centerpiece, or use it to hold a seasonal display.
Donated by Lynn Carlson – Southern Living at Home

Did Someone Say Road Trip?Enjoy a sampling of area dining as you use these gift certificates to experience three area restaurants. $50 at Mad Mary’s in Flandreau, 14/81 in Arlington, and $20 at The Knotty Pine in Elkton.
Donated by Mad Mary’s, 14/81, Knotty Pine Supper Club

Ruffled Bowl
Inspired by Majolica, a traditional Italian pottery produced in the Tuscan region of Italy, Gail Pittman for Southern Living at Home Garden created this Gold Ruffled Bowl. One of the very first Southern Living pieces from 2003, a limited edition signed set great to own and have as a collector’s piece.
Donated by Julie Oines – Southern Living at Home

Relax and Unwind
Do you need a little R & R after a long week? You will enjoy a one night stay at the Comfort Inn in Brookings.
Donated by Comfort Inn

Wall Art
Decorative accessories and accents tailor your home with charm and distinction. Choose this metal leaf
wall art to compliment your home.
Donated by Gift Gallery – Tammy Minor

Car Care
With this car care package you will be bidding on 6 car washes, an oil change, a $50 gas card, and some must have car care essentials.
Donated by Bozieds Gas Stop, GP Downtown Tire, Casey’s & Lewis Drug

Rude’s Candle Stick Holders

Evening at Chanhassen
Spend a romantic evening in the Twin Cities. This pass may be redeemed for two complimentary dinner and show tickets.
Donated by Brookings Radio Station

“Skol Vikings”
Led by Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen, the Vikings are looking forward to the 2009 season, hungry to take the field and capture a second straight NFC North crown. Use these two pre-season tickets to watch them get started.
Donated by Kevin & Deb Perry

Sunflower Salon & Spa

Thank you to DeeDee and her staff at the Sunflower Salon & Spa! In addition to being a Sapphire Sponsor, DeeDee has donated a "Day at the Spa" which includes:

• 60 minute massage
• Anti-Aging Facial
• Elemental Nature Manicure & Pedicure
• Haircut & Style

AND............10% of all services booked for Friday & Saturday April 3 & 4 will be donated to East Central CASA!!

Make your appointement today, so you are ready to go to Fire & Ice 2009!

New Auction Items & Sponsors Added

Pleae scroll down to the Auction Items and Sponsors, we have added some new ones!
Once again, Thank you, to all who contribute and donate to East Cnetral CASA. We couldn't do it without our partners!

Adrian Peterson Autographed Jersey

All of you Minnesota Vikings fans are going to want to attend Fire & Ice! I just found out that we are going to have an authentic autographed Adrian Peterson jersey (photo to follow soon!). In addition, we have a Jared Allen autographed football - this is a game ball from the Green Bay game. You are not going to want to miss your opportunity to bid on these fantastic collectors items!

It's about replacing a life of hurt with one of hope....

"Making a Lifelong Difference"

Auction Items

We encourage you to frequent the businesses that have so generously contributed items to our auction. Please be sure to say thank you on behalf of East Central CASA. This is a "work in progress" we will continue to update frequently - check back often!

AC Ellis Photography

Event Photography Package
Value: $1500
Event Coverage: Cory Ann will photograph your child's event. Up to 3 hours of photography,
personal hi-resolution disc of images, and reproduction release, one framed print and on-line viewing. Must be used in 2009.

AC Ellis Education
Value: $200
Gift Certificate to be used towards AC Ellis Education Classes. Classes include introduction to digital SLR, Introduction to Portraits, Sports, and Off-Camera Flash. Classes take place in Brookings at the AC Ellis Studio. Must be used in 2009.

Melby Photography
Gift certificate for an individual, couple or family portrait session and one 16X20 portrait

Harold's Photo Centers, Inc.

Gift certificate for a family portrait session at any Harold's Portrait Studio location.

Bagel Works - Pouran Borchardt

Enjoy an authentic dinner for four on one of Bagel Works "Persian Dinner" nights.

GP Downtown Tire

1 free oil change

Brookings Radio

Chanhassen Dinner Tickets

Mall of America Getaway Package

Larson Manufacturing

Your choice of door plus professional installation within 25 miles of Brookings.

Minnesota Vikings Tickets

Minnesota Twins Tickets

Autographed Jared Allen Football (game ball from Green Bay game)

1/2 Beef

Skydiving Adventure

PGA Championship Practice Round Tickets - Hazeltine National Golf Club

LasVegas Vacation Package

Sunflower Salon & Spa "Day at the Spa"

Instant Wine Cellar

Denver Bronccos Package

SDSU Stained Glass Piece

Fire & Ice Sponsors

East Central CASA's success relies on many partners, including a large network of dedicated commnunity members and corporations. From our volunteers who serve as the voice of the children who are otherwise unheard; to our donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations that make it possible for us to grow as we serve - we are deeply grateful for your generosity and the relationships we have developed. Thank you!

Diamond of Hope
Winks Fine Jewelry
Daktronics
Brookings Radio

Diamond
First Bank & Trust
Larson Manufacturing
MetaBank
Bowes Construction

Ruby
South Dakota Soybean Processors
Brookings Health System

Sapphire
East River Electric Power Cooperative
Moriarty Enterprises, Inc.
Twin City Fan & Blower
Della Tschetter Insurance
Harms Oil Company
Avera Brookings Medical Center
Mills Construction
Sunflower Salon & Spa
Clark Drew Construction
Wells Fargo
Lantern Lounge

Topaz
Banner Associtates, Inc.
Falcon Plastics
Prairie Graphics, Inc.
Sanford Clinic
Waltz Construction

Thank You Cory Ann!

Welcome to the new East Central CASA blog! First, I would like to thank Cory Ann from AC Ellis for getting this up and running - it is a "work in progress" but will be a fun way to keep everyone updated on the happenings of East Central CASA as well as a way for folks to get more information about who we are and what we do! It is our hope that you will check back here often! Again, thank you Cory Ann!

Fire and Ice 2009 Invitation

Here is the invitation to this years Fire and Ice Gala

Click Here for the printable pdf version of the invitation as well as RSVP card.
Outside of Invitation
Inside of Invitation
RSVP

Designed by EDJ Design of Lake Preston, SD

Fire and Ice 2008

The 2008 event was held at the Old Sanctuary and Cory Ann from AC Ellis was able to get in before everyone and take these images.

Crack Booth 2008

At the 2008 Fire and Ice event was the Crack Booth. Here are some images from the booth. The booth will also be present at the 2009 event. All images taken in the Crack Booth are available for download after the event.

Fire and Ice 2007

The 2007 event had a Mardi Gras theme.

Friends of CASA

Friends of CASA

East Central CASA has many volunteer needs. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of local children, but do not wish to serve as a CASA volunteer, consider becoming a member of Friends of CASA.
This group consists of people with many diverse skills, from special event planning to office help. If you would like to help plan one of our events, volunteer the day of an event, or help out with office projects, please let us know! We can always use your time and unique talents.
Call Julie at (605) 697-6106 or e-mail casadir@brookings.net

Staff and Board of Directors

Staff & Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of East Central CASA is a wonderful group of dedicated, hard working individuals who have volunteered many hours to ensure that the organization grows responsibly. The current board members are:

Mary Harvey, Chair
Winks Fine Jewelry

Don McCoy, Vice Chair

Brookings Health System

Mary Bjerke

Larson Manufacturing

Lisa Svobodny

Larson Manufacturing

Ashley Dahl

Flandreau Wholeness Center

Paul Lewis
Moody County Deputy States Attorney

Julie Wermers - Executive Director
casadir@brookings.net

Vic Erlacher - Case Manager

casaadm@brookings.net

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Court Appointed Special Advocates

What does having a CASA mean to an abused child? Imagine what it would be like to lose your parents, not because of something you did, but because they can't - or won't - take care of you. Now, into your life come dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers, and more. Having a CASA means having by your side a trained and committed adult who has been appointed by a judge to watch over and advocate for your best interests.
CASAs are the only volunteers that are appointed by a judge and empowered to stand up for an abused or neglected child in court.

The first step in becoming a CASA volunteer is attending a General Information Meeting. Call to set up a meeting..