Volunteers of the Month: Mike Garkovich and Cheryl Rayner
CASA of Lexington has named Woodford County CASA Volunteer Mike Garkovich and Bourbon County CASA Volunteer Cheryl Rayner its Volunteers of the Month for January. CASA Volunteer Mike Garkovich Garkovich has been a CASA volunteer for more than two years and has demonstrated dedication to the children he has been advocating for, said Jeanne Box, […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Miranda Wyles
CASA Board Member Miranda Wyles Miranda Wyles first got involved with CASA of Lexington when the nonprofit expanded to serve Bourbon County in 2017. As a board member, she has helped guide further growth and expansions to additional counties. She has also helped with CASA events such as Camp CASA, Bourbon and the Bayou and […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Chauncey Morris
Chauncey Morris Chauncey Morris joined the CASA of Lexington Board of Directors in 2020, thanks to encouragement from his friend and long-time CASA supporter Fred Seitz. Both Morris and Seitz work in Kentucky’s booming Thoroughbred industry. Seitz, a former CASA volunteer, was already on the board when he told Morris it could be an excellent opportunity […]
CASA of Lexington Names Final Two Volunteers of the Month for 2021
CASA of Lexington has named Barbara Phipps and Jane Bennington as its Volunteers of the Month for December. The two Fayette County volunteers have advocated for seven abused or neglected children. Jane Bennington “I have always known that there are a lot of kids who are one adult away from a positive future. CASA volunteers […]
Board Member Spotlight: Jessica Johnston
Jessica Johnston was introduced to the idea of being on CASA of Lexington’s board through a friend of hers who was already serving. “Once I found out what CASA’s mission was, I knew I had to be involved,” said Johnston. Johnston has worked in Kentucky government for 14 years. She has been involved with CASA […]
Jackie Washburn, Stephanie Butler Named CASA Volunteers of the Month for November 2021
CASA of Lexington has named Jackie Washburn and Stephanie Butler as CASA Volunteers of the Month for November. CASA Volunteer Jackie Washburn Washburn has been a CASA volunteer for more than five and a half years. She has advocated for 10 abused or neglected children over six family court cases during that time. Washburn said […]
Debra Gabbard Named 2021 CASA Volunteer of the Year
CASA of Lexington volunteer Debra Gabbard, left, receives the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award at CASA of Lexington’s annual volunteer appreciation Fall Festival. Debra Gabbard has been honored by CASA of Lexington as the 2021 CASA Volunteer of the Year. Gabbard is a Lexmark employee who has been advocating for abused and neglected children […]
23 New CASA Volunteers Begin Advocating for Abused Children
New CASA volunteers are sworn in Oct. 7 after completing a 30-hour training class. Central Kentucky gained 23 advocates for abused and neglected children this month. Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton swore in the newest class of Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on Oct. 7. The volunteers will be matched with abused and […]
Fayette Family Court Judge Named Kentucky’s CASA Judge of the Year
Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton has been named Judge of the Year by the Kentucky CASA Network. WATCH: Judge Masterton’s acceptance video is available on YouTube. Masterton was honored during the KCN’s Awards of Excellence on Oct. 1. She has been a family court judge handling […]
CASA Volunteers of the Month for October 2021: Brandi Damkier and Traci Irvin
CASA of Lexington has named Traci Irvin and Brandi Damkier as its Volunteers of the Month for October. Both have been advocating for abused and neglected children for about four years. Brandi Damkier “When I moved to Lexington 4 years ago, my cousin recommended that I become a volunteer,” Damkier said. “Prior to that, I […]