Sept. 25th Steering Minutes

Here are the minutes from the Sept. 25th steering committee meeting. I apologize in advance for any errors.
Meeting led by Sherry D. Present were Kristin J, Angela S, Bethany O., Jill S., Julianne L., Jennifer O., Jenny R., Jen O., Jenny C.

*opened with devotion about listening
*welcomed Bethany O. and Jill S. (MOPS members from Sisseton) who are interested in starting a MOPS group in their area and wanted to observe how steering meetings run
*reminder issued that coupon books are still on sale and still may be purchased from the welcome table or from Christy L. at the next MOPS meeting
*opportunity to purchase MOPS t-shirts for $10; Juliane L. may see if the deadline can be extended (currently Spet. 30th)
*five moms have signed up for playgroups, Bianca N. will coordinate this
*ideas expressed that perhaps we should have either a second table at registration with the publicity person taking pics and the d-group coord. recording address info. OR try having steering groups rotate stations during the first meeting and having this be one of the stations.
*more MOPPET workers needed; Jenny C. will contact volunteer center; tech school early childcare students and homeschool group suggested as possibilities to try again
*reminder that their is a child in 2-3 MOPPET class with peanut allergy, please be mindful of this when sending crackers
*time to announce the silent auction (second Nov. meeting)so people can start getting things together to donate
*MOPS Sunday at First Baptist during morning church service on Oct. 12th (10:15?). Moms encouraged to attend and represent MOPS. Nursery is available.
*Oct. 2nd MOPS meeting will be run by Marcy K. "House of Mirrors."
*Oct. 16th meeting topic TBA. Possibilities include testimony by Ramona A, Kindergarten readiness, or best ideas from moms sharing time
*Nov. 6th meeting is photography by Michelle G. Photobook craft to follow.
*d-groups assigned for brunch need to remember to help out with cleanup
*discussion that system may be needed so moms know where to sit at meetings, mentors may help explain seating, nametags may be laid on tables, when flags are up this means to sit in d-groups
*Mom's Night out tentatively set for Oct. 27th with dinner and a movie beginning at 6:00. More detailed info. TBA via e-mail.
*Kristin J. reviewed budget status. MOPS receives $535 per year from First Baptist. Dues are due Nov. 6th. Currently there is $831.52 in account.


Respectfully submitted.