Circle of Influence
Circle of Influence Meetings
The purpose of the Circle of Influence Meetings is to network together to better understand resources already in place and look for ways to make them stronger.
Each monthly meeting includes:
- Introductions
- Presentation on a certain topic or organization
- Forum update/brainstorming for our semi-annual CAN Forums
- Commercial time - tell us about current projects/fundraisers/new programs
First Thursday of every Month
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Christian Center
7777 University Ave NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Enter Door #1 - Room 210
Recent Circle of Influence Speakers
July 2010
June 2010
- Melrose Institute Eating Disorders Program -- Cindy Schallock
- Anoka County Transportation -- Anne Walter
May 2010
- Lee Carlson Center / Presence in local schools -- Patty Halvorson & Mary Kahle
- Angel Food Ministries --Dan & Marilyn Cook
April 2010
- Homeless Number Report -- Judy Johnson
- Doing Good Together (Jenny Friedman mail@doinggoodtogether.org &
March 2010
- Healthy Start --Tammy Dunrud
- Homelessness Continuum of Care Update -- Marielle Robinson & Heather Reis
February 2010
January 2010
Here are a few connections made as a result of participation in COI:
- A mental health agency filled a need for a volunteer receptionist by connecting with a program that trains volunteers and places low-income seniors in settings where they can gain job skills and experience.
- A social worker looking for household supplies and furniture for a family received various items from a local church.
- A Muslim woman working on getting her driver's license connected with another Muslim woman who was willing to help her practice driving.
