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 - 3:00 pm
Lyric Building
Classroom A
7590 Lyric Lane N. E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Entrances with stairs to 2nd floor are on each end of the building. There is handicapped parking on the East end along with an elevator on that end. Please do not use the front entrance - that is the patient and clinic entrance. Thanks!
Please join us and bring business cards, updates on upcoming events or anything you'd like to share.
Everyone Welcome!
2011 Circle of Influence Speakers
December 2011
- Mediation Services - Dave Bartholomay and Nancy Ernewein
November 2011
- Habitat for Humanity - Tammy Block
October 2011
- Partners in Faith for Peace - Lyla Pagels
- Alexandra House - Betsy Mevissen
September 2011
- Bridging - Fran Heitzman and Sara Sternberger
August 2011
- North Metro Pediatrics - Connie Blackwell
- Nucleus Clinic - Becky Fink
July 2011
- Anoka County Community Action Program - Karrie Schaaf
- Adult Foster Care – Anoka County - Dave Loher
June 2011
- ACCAP Senior Programs - Karen Pollesch
- Adoption Support Network - Deb Fjeld
May 2011
- Be The Match (National Marrow Donor Program) - Susan O'Neil
March 2011
- Mercy & Unity's Mental Health Services - Brenda Link
February 2011
- Feed My Starving Children - Michele Benyo
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program of Anoka County - Kristin Tossey
January 2011
- Kinship of Anoka County - Penny Kallas
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 gettinsg her driver's license connected with another Muslim woman who was willing to help her practice driving.
