The meeting focused on welcoming Carmen Savarino from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, who shared insights about the organization's mission to increase adoptions of children in foster care. Carmen explained that the foundation, inspired by Dave Thomas's adoption story, works to find permanent homes for children over 9 years old, particularly those in sibling groups or with disabilities. She highlighted the effectiveness of their child-focused recruitment model and the foundation's efforts to expand their Wendy's Wonderful Kids program across the United States and Canada. The meeting also included updates on local events, such as the St. Patrick's Day parade and a dental trip to the Dominican Republic, as well as announcements about scholarship opportunities and membership initiatives.