He said areas stressed include maintaining a neutral point of view and respecting the people's opinions. You need to listen with your heart, not your mind. STC Superintendent Dr. Clarence Lippert noted the importance of drawing people from diverse backgrounds to insure the success of the study circles. He reminded team members of past efforts which failed to attract people of all the cultures represented in the community. YoungBear agreed, it is hard to get people to attend meetings.
Many people have other problems and priorities.
It will be up to the team to help them see why this should be a priority. Daun Keefe of the Family Life Center advised each team member bring one person to double the size of the group. Dr. Lippert, on behalf of Mary Sillman, reported the calendar has been placed on hold as concern has been raised on how it would be funded and if the team needs non-profit status if the calendars are to be sold. Wood suggested a corporate sponsor be enlisted and the calendars be given away rather than sold. Attorney Allan Richards will contact Sillman regarding non-profit status.