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IN THIS ISSUE
Letter to the Editor
SCAN Volunteer Training
Sponsor a Golf Foursome
Parenting Workshops, Health Fair
CASA Volunteer in TV Interview

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 3-4, 2009
Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator Training
Hosted by SCAN at the Center for Alexandria's Children, with Creator Dr. Stephen Bavolek
 
March 5, 2009
SCAN Volunteer Training
For old and new volunteers!
 
March 11, 2009
Allies in Prevention Coalition Quarterly Meeting
> Learn more about the Coalition
 
April 1, 2009
7th Annual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon
with Keynote Speaker
Dr. Robert G. Templin, President, Northern Virginia Community College, and Awards Presenter Julie Carey from NBC4
> Learn more about the Awards 
 
June 1, 2009

SCAN's 13th Annual Golf Tournament: Tee-Off FORE Children & Families
> Learn more
 

 

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MARCH 2009

This month, we're proud to SCAN's Facebook Profileannounce that SCAN is now on social networking site Facebook!

 
By adding SCAN to your own Facebook profile, you can help us reach more community members with valuable public education resources and news about our organization.
 
(Remember, you need a Facebook account to view SCAN's profile...might be a good reason to start one today!)
 
 
LETTER FROM SCAN RUNS IN THE ARLINGTON CONNECTION: SCAN Letter to the Editor in Arlington Connection
A recent article in the Connection reported that Freddie Mac will continue to fund local charities.  See what SCAN's Executive Director Diane Charles had to say in her letter to the editor last week:
 
 

JOIN US FOR A SCAN VOLUNTEER TRAINING!  This Thursday, March 5th, join us from 6:00 - 7:30 PM for a training for anyone involved with SCAN, whether you are an old or new volunteer.

We will cover the nurturing skills that SCAN emphasizes in all of its programs with a specific focus on the philosophy & concepts that make up the Children's Program for SCAN's ABCs of Parenting classes. Dinner will be provided!

 
FIND A FOURSOME AND GET READY TO GOLF!SCAN 13th Annual Golf Tournament 
Forget about this cold, snowy weather and start thinking about a beautiful day on the golf course! On June 1, 2009, SCAN will host its 13th Annual Golf Tournament, Tee-Off "Fore" Children and Families. 
 
Your company can sponsor a foursome for as little as $1,000 and make a difference for more than a thousand children and families all year long!
> LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS

Volunteers: We need you, too!  If you want to help SCAN plan one of our most important (and fun!) fundraisers, please contact Sonia Quinonez today.
WE'RE OUT AND ABOUT THIS MONTH!
SCAN's Parent Education Program is busy this month reaching out to the parents of our community: 
 
The Challenges of Single/Co-Parenting
Monday, March 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
with our Parent Connection Support Group
> READ THE FLYER 
  
Bed Bug Workshop
Friday, March 20 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
with our CHIQUITOS playgroup
In English with Spanish translation
 
Interactive Parent/Child Health Fair
Thursday, March 26 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM with our Play, Learn & Grow Together Playgroup
CASA VOLUNTEER TIM STOCK ON ARLINGTON'S HERE/NOW NEWS SCAN's Alexandria/Arlington CASA Program Interview
Longtime CASA volunteer Tim Stock was recently profiled on Here/Now's "We're All Arlington". Tim discusses what led him to be a CASA volunteer and how it has changed his life.
 
 
 
Thank you for your continued interest in and support of SCAN.  You are helping us build hope for children and families across Northern Virginia!
 
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Sincerely,
 
The SCAN Team
@ SCAN Children and Families