CASA Fashion Show 2022
Think feathers and finery, plumage and purpose. Planning and menu selection is underway for this year’s CASA Glynn Luncheon & Fashion Show. The committee is thrilled that their “Birds of a Feather” themed event will finally take wing and fly, as the annual fashion show was first put on hold back in Spring of 2020. After two years of missing this popular island event, ticket sales are anticipated to be brisk, so get yours right away as seating is limited.
Then flock together with your friends on Thursday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the beautiful Mizner Ballroom at The Cloister on Sea Island. Grab a seat by the runway to see models from the community decked out in the latest styles from our favorite Golden Isles boutiques as well as some new participants. From chic active wear to exquisite evening gowns, you’ll love seeing the promenade while you enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the Sea Island chefs. One lucky attendee will win a door prize of fabulous glass art created by local artist Mark Wentz, owner of Americo Fabrication and Design. See his amazing works at markamericowentz.com.
Much thanks to the volunteers, participating merchants, donors, and sponsors that include Sea Island staff & chefs, the Frederica Academy Art Department, Pauletta Atwood, HunterMaclean, Deakins Family Foundation, LeoDelle Lassiter Jolley Foundation, and CASA Staff and Advocates.
Julie Andrew
All proceeds from the event benefit the child advocacy programs and services provided by CASA Glynn, serving Glynn and Camden counties. Their mission is to provide trained and supervised volunteers to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of child abuse and neglect. CASA advocates are a powerful voice in a child’s life. They provide an essential service in our community by protecting our most vulnerable members.
Glynn County Juvenile Court Judge George Rountree explained the services to the court provided by CASA: “I have found CASAs to be diligent and professional in their activities and are willing to think ‘outside the box’ when difficult situations arise requiring creative thought and problem solving. CASAs have assisted in finding putative fathers, as well as extended family and kinship resources. They bring information directly from schoolteachers and social workers, helping to give the Court an all-round picture of the children and their situations. CASA volunteers work well with other agencies helping to facilitate needed services for the children.” He continued, “The CASA Glynn volunteers speak for the child in court, help to protect the child from insensitive questioning, and objectively report information to assist the Court in determining the best interests of the child, based on sound research. CASA reports are clear, professionally organized and empathetic to the situations at hand.” In summation, he said, “CASA is a wonderful example of how ordinary citizens can contribute to the healthy future of our children and our communities.”
Poet Langston Hughes said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” CASA advocates help keep children’s dreams alive and give them wings so they too will be able to soar to a better life and their highest potential. You can assist in this important task by joining them for this delightful afternoon of fashion and fellowship.
Tickets for the April 14 CASA Fashion Show & Luncheon will be available for online purchase via Eventbrite in addition to traditional RSVP to mailed invitations. For more information about CASA and how you can support their mission through donation or by becoming a volunteer or training to become an advocate, visit casaglynn.org or call 912.264.4448.
