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Alumni members

	Alumni member from September 2008 - September 2009 Elliot Anders founding member of A Circle of Twelve. is a native Californian, born in Los Angeles, November 7, 1953. He was a child actor who appeared in the television shows The Addams Family, Mr. Ed, and The Beverly Hillbillies. In the eighth grade, he joined his first band and played the music of Herb Alpert as well as jazz. “Music has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember.”Elliot’s year with A Circle of Twelve culminated with co-chairing the “Sacred Rhythm Gumbo” fundraiser event. “I am very appreciative of my time with the brothers from the circle. It showed me how important each of our contributions is.”
	Alumni member September 2008 - March 2011 Xavier Eikerenkoetter is a non-denominational minister and passionate student of traditional West African drumming. He blends these skills along with his love of indigenous culture into his work as a youth mentor and ritual elder, passing on the ancient drumming tradition and conducting rites of passage in support of incarcerated youth in the Los Angeles area.
	Alumni member from September 2008 - September 2009 Rob Krochmal founding member of A Circle of Twelve.
	Eric Lee Raber founding member of A Circle of Twelve. A dedicated father, husband, and friend. He has been involved with the audio/film industry since 2000. Eric has worked on projects ranging from theatre, music, film, television, and video games. Along with a passion for sound Eric is also student of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. He has been practicing since 2005. As the years go by Eric has realized his true mission is becoming a healer/teacher/and life long student of the martial and medical applications of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. With this love of sound and healing Eric brings a unique mindset to the table offering outside of the box thinking and action. Eric has been A Circle of Twelve member since 2008. He continues to serve the community and everyone he can in his daily life.
	Alumni member from September 2008 - September 2010 Greg Sonnier founding member of A Circle of Twelve. is a Musician, Healer and Dancer of Acadian-Metis descent/CAJUN. Born July 11,1963 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Son of Dalton Joseph Sonnier and Merline Duhon/Sonnier. Graduated High School, Acadiana class of 81. Served 3 1/2 yrs. Active Duty, US Army infantry, from 88-91. Moved to Los Angeles, Summer of 91. Began a private Massage Practice from 1993 till the present. My current Musical incarnation is The Gumbo Brothers, 2001 to present... My passion tor the Circle of Twelve came through a community of friends and family, joined together for a Larger Cause.
	Whakapaingia is my Maori name which means blessing. I am a healer, teacher, artist and yoga teacher living in Venice Beach called to assist my 11 brothers in making a difference in other mens lives through support, prayer and service. It is with great honor that I am able to share my gifts for the betterment of the many. Ko Aotea te waka. Aotea is the canoe Ko Turi te tangata ki runga. Turi is the ancestor Ko Taranaki te maunga. Taranaki is the mountain Ko Waingongoro te awa. Waingongoro is the river Ko Ngati Ruanui te iwi. Ngati Ruanui is the tribe

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