Welcome (9:55) Holly Homer welcomed the 17 people who attended. Everyone introduced themselves and how long they have lived in Denton County. Prizes were given for the shortest time—1 year (Tina Suominen) and longest—undisclosed (Elizabeth Holland). Connie Valenti hosted the meeting in her home at 30 Royal Oaks Circle, Denton.

Announcements/Reports 
Membership—Marnie Grodzin, "Welcome Wagon" bags—Marnie brought a sample of the new Welcome Wagon bags that she and her committee have created. It consists of a reusable tote, basic area information, a folder with Alliance information and Alliance member suggestions and a tablet with DCMSA logo and website information. Those in attendance were made very positive comments about the product. An appeal was made to get any information about new physician families moving to town to Marnie ASAP so the project could be a success.
Adrienne Norris, Note writing get together on Wed., October 26, 1-3 pm at her house—38 Rolling Hills Circle, Denton 940-382-7209—Adrienne spoke about the success of the Valentine project last year and encouraged people to sign up for next week’s note writing to members and prospective members.
November Open House—Jackie Jackson, vendor coordination—Jackie introduced the 18 vendors currently lined up for the November Open House. Several members made suggestions or comments regarding possible vendors. Monica Shovlin and Gail Ward brought samples of vendor products to show after the meeting.
Holly Homer, volunteer coordination and postcard invitations—Holly passed around a sign-up sheet for 2 hour shifts to work the event (13 two hour shifts were signed up for) and suggested people take the postcard invitations to friends of members without email addresses (or if that information is unknown).
Janet Shelton, evite invitations—Janet reported that over 100 evite Email addresses have already been entered and encouraged people to send her more. She is planning on sending them out early November.
Chari-Tea—Connie Valenti, getting started on planning for Feb. 2, 2006 event—Connie sent around a sign-up sheet for hosting or helping with tables at the February event. 9 people signed up. She encouraged people to begin thinking about what table decorations to bring and friends to invite.
November meetings—Holly Homer, Nov. 1 Come if you can Dinner & A Movie at Movie Tavern, evening time TBA—will find "chick flick" for more information, watch email or contact Holly—817-491-9813—Holly reported that information about this event would be emailed the week before and that anyone interested contact her by phone or email as a casual RSVP.
Connie Valenti, next DCMSA meeting on November 17 to be held at Super Suppers @ Bartonville Town Center. Pre-register for making food—www.supersuppersbartonville.com or call 940-455-7471—Connie explained how Super Suppers works and the prices and menus (both available on website). Pre-registration is required if someone plans on making food, but he/she may pay for the food either online or the day of the event onsite. Members may attend the meeting without making food. We will meet after the Super Suppers event at Enrique’s for lunch.
Guest Speaker
Introduction— Jackie Jackson—Jackie introduced our speaker, Tim King, explaining he is a physician spouse, a father, a Physician Assistant, experienced leader and integral part of the success of The People’s Clinic.
Important Information about our community— Tim King—Tim spoke of his past experience attending (and joining) a female-dominated Alliance along with his history of being a male physician spouse. He spoke about how he became involved in The People’s Clinic and how the clinic evolved here in Denton County. He talked about the clinic and how it is currently serving a large population of uninsured Denton County residents. He encouraged members to visit the clinic and become involved in this very worthy project.
Celebrate! Accomplishments
Bee Wise Certificates presented—Holly Homer presented Jackie Jackson, Sandy Kristoferson and Sharon Conyers with certificates of appreciation for help with the immunization project that Mia Price had created.
A Toast to Mia Price, President-Elect for TMAA—members toasted and cheered for Mia and celebrated her accomplishment.
Charitable Funds Disbursement
Checks written for funds raised at 2005 Chari-Tea—Sandy Kristoferson presented a report from the Charitable Funds disbursement committee which consisted of: Sandy Kristoferson, Mia Price, Janet Shelton and Holly Homer. The committee recommended the following actions: 1)Donate funds to Children’s Advocacy Center for $1500, Denton Christian Pre-School for $401.95, Cross Timbers Girl Scouts for $500, Day Stay for Adults for $1425, Friends of the Family for $500 and Denton City/County Day Nursery for $1500 (which is a partial funding of their $2500 request). 2)Give first priority in the spring to the unfunded requests of Grad Night and a foster parents request (received after the October 1, 2005 deadline). Sandy made a motion to accept the committee’s recommendations and Perrijo Midgett seconded the motion. The attending members unanimously accepted the motion. Janet Shelton wrote checks from the DCMSA account to the charities in the amounts recommended and the checks were given to member representatives of each charity.

HELP!!! If you, or someone you know are not receiving our emails, please email your email address to Sylvia Acuff  or Mia Price. Sandy Kristoferson made a final request to make sure DCMSA has all email addresses of members and prospective members due to a change to an email-only newsletter as of November 2005. Email addresses should be sent to Sylvia or Mia. Any announcements or newsletter items should be sent to Sandy.
The meeting was concluded at 11:10 and members were encouraged to stay and get acquainted