Family Wellness Council “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia October 23, 2014, Thursday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Merced Civic Center 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340 Facilitator: Ka Xiong Note taker: AGENDA 1. Notes Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Gift of Time 4. Program: Abriendo Puertas Norma Barragan Monica Adrian 5. Reports/ Updates a. Family Resource Council Ka Xiong 6. Agenda items for next meeting: 7. Networking Resources/ Announcements For events/ activities, check out site: http://frc.mcoe.org/frcweb/FWC_meetings.htm. 8. Meeting adjourned Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Merced Civic Center: Sam Pipes Room, 678 W. 18th St, Merced, CA Children’s Bill of Rights #5: All children have the right to live in homes free from mistreatment, abuse, and neglect, and in communities without violence, drug use, and gang influence. Steven E. Gomes, Ed.D. Merced County Superintendent of Schools, Merced County Office of Education Financial support provided by Merced County Human Services Agency, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Children’s Trust Fund Family Resource Council, 1573 West Main Street, Merced, CA 95340 ● tel (209) 381-5980 ● fax (209) 381-5979 ● web address http://frc.mcoe.org/frcweb/