MOPS at OCC Leadership

Get to Know Your Steering Team
2008-2009
Your Steering Team is here to encourage you, celebrate with you, and be your friend. We care about you and know that being a mom is one of the most difficult jobs ever. We share in those joys, heart aches, challenges, and questions with you.
You are not alone. We understand. We are Mothers of Preschoolers!

MOPS Coordinator mops@occ.org Francine Sullivan francinesullivan@aol.com As MOPS Coordinator I am the "up-front" person. I handle the organizational needs of the group and lead and encourage the Steering Team. I serve as the liaison between our MOPS group and our chartering ministry of Overlake Christian Church. I have 3 boys, Adam, Ben and Cole (yes ABC). I have been a part of this MOPS group since it began in 2001. I have worn many different hats on the steering team, and now I have the pleasure of serving as your Coordinator.	Co-Coordinator & Discussion Group Team Leader Stacy Jacobson as DGTL I look after our Discussion Group Leaders, encouraging and equiping them to be the best DGLs they can be. Co-Coordinator Lindsey Sewell
Discussion Group Leaders As Discussion Group Leaders, also referred to as DGLs, we are the contact for a small group of women within our MOPS group. We set up playdates and mom night outs so we can get to know each other better and support each other on a deeper level. Discussion groups provide an essential "connecting" place where we can develop a sense of belonging and are able to develop significant relationships.
Beth Burgess Debbie Greenlaw Olympia Little Simona Saint	Jean-Marie Gard Jen knolmayer Emily Neal Andrea Simpon
Registration and Finance Diana Brown I am the bright cheerful face you will check in with each time you enter the doors to our MOPS meetings. I handle all the registrations for the group and make sure you get all signed up as a member with MOPS international. I look forward to getting to know you!	Hospitality Lindsey Martin My job is more behind the scenes. We get to create an environment for you to walk into that is inviting and warm. Setting up tables and making coffee is our pleasure.
Creative Activities Erika Jones & Grace Jones We often do a craft at every meeting. It gives moms a sense of accomplishing something, and gives them something to do while talking about, well, life together on planet mom!	Publicity Team Leader Joann Smith I oversee the Newsletter production which helps to keep our group connected. Every discussion group will have opportunity to contribute something to the newsletter, making it more personal and special. And help get the word out about our group, reaching into the community to help moms in need.
Fundraising and Events Team Leader Deanna Woo I help to organize our group for an annual fundraiser to help raise funds for childcare and leadership development and training.	Service Team Leader Dominique Allen
MOPS Mentors We are women who have been in your shoes. We are here to support you, encourage you, provide a listening ear, and reassure you there is life after diapers!
Kay Carrothers As Lead Mentor I attend Steering Team meetings and provide support and spiritual growth for the Steering Team. I am also here for you, our MOPS moms. Married to Mel Carrothers, OCC Elder, Kay is joining us for another great year!	Dee Dee War Married to Lon for 29+ years. Together they have FIVE children! "The best part of being a mom is when your kids grow up and they love God and they love each other." Becky McIntosh Barb Gilmore
MOPPETS Director Aurora McKinley OCC Children's Ministries MOPPETS@occ.org	OCC Liaison Earl Radford OCC Children's/Family Ministries earlr@occ.org