Shanna Smith came to the meeting to tell us her progress toward the Doula class, and to discuss our contribuiton toward its funding. Shanna expressed her appreciation for our assistance, and told us with great enthusiasm all about recent classes and attending her first birth. A discussion ensued to consider outreach to Friends that we have not seen for a while. Members volunteered to write notes or call. First day school's needs were considered.
Attendance is uncertain from one week to the next, and it has been difficult to staff.
Dedicated people have provided leadership for a while, usually with the resulting burnout from lack of assistance. Weekly first day sign-up duties are going unfilled, and most jobs are filled on a week to week basis. All attendees will try to think of ways to help the meeting find volunteers with leadings to participate in weekly tasks. Rick Yarnell has agreed to take care of this project. Brenda s mother in Western Kansas has agreed to do the sewing.