January 8th Meeting Summary

1:00pm Welcome, Introductions, and Blessing

• We again introduced new endorsers, and asked for guidance to make our concern for others take real shape in our lives.

1:10pm CompassionateUSA Training:
Plans for Skill Set Training

Several of us are in a race to complete the Compassionate Science Skill Set Modules (CompassionatUSA.org) from the University of San Antonio.

1:20pm Reports:

• Mindy Stieg: Update on our Endorsements and website
  Who are our new Endorsers?
  Mindy reported seven new endorsers.
   

•  Appointment in the office of the Mayor of St. Louis?
  Carla Mae reported that we are still waiting for a response from the Mayor's Office. In the meantime, she is working with the Education Dept., the Scouts, and the Rotary Clubs.
   

• Steve DiSalvo: Update on Facebook
  Steve monitors our Facebook page and incorporates items from the Seattle Central Office onto it for our local awareness.
   

• Terese Messman: Outreach Update
  Terese is in touch with Elaine Chu of Public Radio, and we hope to make a connection soon!
   

• Carla Mae/Tim Vosse: Our Finances
  We have approximately $1300 in our endowment fund, and $377 in our checking account; again, thanks to our donators and sustaining donors especially...!