Previous Monthly Meetings

Here you'll find information about our previous monthly meetings, topics and speakers!

September Meeting - "If you want to feel good about yourself, go out and help someone"

GFWC Lawrence Classics members welcomed each other back after our summer break. It was fun to hear about summer activities and to touch base about our upcoming Second District Convention on October 29th. Our guest speaker for the evening was Diana Fredricks, local CASA Director, who spoke to us about the CASA program and all the work being done by the advocates for the children in our community. It is our hope that we are able to help the program in some way by providing backpacks, clothing and other items that can be used by the children as they transition through the court system.  More information about Douglas County CASA can be found here.  A big thank you to member Barb Stockstill for introducing us to Diana and the program!

About CASA:
Court Appoint Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers trained to be advocates for children who have been abused and neglected and are under the protection of the court. The volunteers are appointed by the judge to meet regularly with the child, review records, and talk to family members and professionals involved in the child's case. They report information to the judge, make recommendations to promote the child's best interests, and monitor compliance with the court's orders until the child has been placed in a safe, permanent home. There are CASA programs in every state (more than 980 programs nationwide) and 24 programs serving 77 counties in Kansas. Douglas County CASA has served over 750 children since 1991 and serves approximately 75 children each year.