Wednesday, December 23, 2009

$10,000 Grant Awarded to C.A.S.T.

This just in! A grant, written by AE, was awarded to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation from the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund in the sum of $10,000. Wonderful news!! This money will go directly toward supporting local fishing programs hosted by C.A.S.T. for special needs children.

Thank you FFNWFF and Renton Community Foundation.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Meet n' greet with author Gini Cunningham!

Join recently published educator & author Virginia Cunningham, discussing her objectives behind "The New Teacher's Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom"
Thursday, Jan. 14th, 2010
5:30-7pm
Patsy Clark's Mansion, French Room
2208 West 2nd Avenue Spokane, WA 99201

Gini Cunningham, Masters in Education, Board Certified in Early Adolescent/Adolescent English/Language Arts 5-8 Secondary Education, with 30 years of K-12 teaching experience is the author of The New Teacher's Companion (published by ASCD 11/09) and several other educational resources. Gini will be in Spokane on Jan 14th to discuss her new book and her objectives behind her energized work.

Please join us for some drinks and apps and meet and chat with Gini. 10% discount on books purchased at the event. Visit www.energizedlearning.net to learn more about her services and resources.

MUST RSVP to Andrea Estes at andrea@ae-consulting.net, or call 206-355-7514. Everyone welcome, education professionals encouraged, and there's NO COST to attend. LIMITED SEATING available.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

C.A.S.T. awarded $3,000 from Nysether Family Foundation

Excellent news as we near the end of this financially challenging year, the Nysether Family Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant written by AE to support the C.A.S.T. Program through the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation!

Emphasis in Nysether's awards is given to those orgs that are dedicated to improving the quality of life and services available for local youth, seniors, and developmentally challenged individuals of all ages and preserving our quality of life by advocating the intrinsic value of animal life in our environment and the conservation and preservation of our natural landscapes while recognizing the private property rights of others.

Thank you Nysether Family Foundation for your generous support to a wonderful foundation that serves our special needs children teaching them how to fish!