More than 100 Central Coast businesses are generously showing their support for Court Appointed Special Advocates' (CASA) 9th annual special fundraising event, Rendezvous at the Country Club, to support abused and neglected children of San Luis Obispo County. Local products and services will make up a big part of the theme, entertainment, and auction items for the event, which will be held on Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. Cost is $100 to attend.
"The amount of support that we receive from local businesses every year for our Rendezvous event is remarkable," said Teresa Tardiff, executive director of CASA of SLO County. "From premium wines to spa days to golf packages, the support from Central Coast businesses plays a big role in the fundraising success. Each year, funds raised from Rendezvous typically make up one-quarter of our annual budget." Local businesses are also volunteering time and making donations to support Rendezvous. Ali Carscaden, Sommelier and Owner of 15 degrees C Wine Shop and Bar in Templeton, CA will be attending the event to volunteer her time and expertise.
“I am thrilled to be a part of Rendezvous at the Country Club this year," said Ali Rush Carscaden, 15 degrees C Wine Shop & Bar. "I get to have a ton of fun interacting with guests, offering my sommelier expertise, and even suggesting what wines will pair best with the hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and desserts to be served throughout the evening. I love sharing my knowledge of wine for others to experience – and to do so in support of CASA is a win-win.” Thanks to generous donations, CASA is also raffling off a grand prize Premium Wine Refrigerator (donated by Idler’s in San Luis Obispo) fully stocked with 50 bottles of Central Coast Fine Wines.
2010 Rendezvous Fundraising Success: - 225 guests attended event to support the work of CASA
- More than 100 auction packages were donated by local businesses
- Funds raised allowed 32 abused and neglected children to have the benefit of a CASA volunteer
2011 Event Details: - Local Fine Wines
- Gourmet Cuisine
- Delicious, Local Desserts
- Wine Raffle
- Silent & Live Auctions, with professional Auctioneer Scott Vernon
- Live Music
- Dave Hovde, KSBY Meteorologist, Master of Ceremonies
CASA of San Luis Obispo County advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each and every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home.
In San Luis Obispo County, approximately 650 children receive county services due to their abuse or neglect, 500 children are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to abuse and neglect,120 abused or neglected children have their own CASA volunteer to advocate for their unique needs and to speak for them in court.
Those interested in attending or learning more can call 805.541.6542 or visit www.slocasa.org.
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