Judy
has been involved with CIVIC CASA for approximately
six years. She started out as a child advocate, and
two years ago also began serving on the South Dakota
CASA State Board. Judy became involved with CIVIC
CASA while looking for a volunteer organization that
she felt really made a positive difference in
children’s lives within our community. CIVIC CASA
was a perfect fit. Although being a CASA volunteer
hasn’t always been easy for Judy, she believes it
has always been rewarding and she considers it a
privilege to help.
David and Judy share a love of children. They have
been blessed with three children: Colin (20), Paige
(12) and Conner (10). They also have a different
appreciation of family life as David and his sisters
are adopted. He and his sisters are very fortunate
to have been adopted by wonderful, loving parents.
However, not all children are as fortunate as their
family was; the Lonbaken’s understand and appreciate
this. Dave and Judy are pleased to serve as the
honorary chair’s for the 2009 event and are looking
forward to making a difference in the lives of
abused and neglected children within our community.
