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| | By Laws: The Social Concerns committee (SCC) is not in the UUFP by laws. Pam will go to the board to get the Social Concerns committee included. Donna Sprock will assist. |
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- Council on Committees Meeting: Pam and Mason attended. The following topics were discussed:
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Pam and Mason attended. The following topics were discussed: |
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- Disruptive Behavior Policy
- Annual Retreat
- Committee on Ministry
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| | Pam spoke with Amy, of the Aesthetics Committee, and was assured that the Social Concerns Committee could have a table at any time, as long as it is personed. |
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- Welcoming Congregation
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- Hampton Bay Days went well.
- Table for Out in the Park - this slipped through the cracks. Getting more lead time on events and making sure a lead person is appointed were discussed as remedies.
- Oct 15th update - Jason Robinson has agreed to speak. Jerry confirmed that the kids are working on an 8-9 minute skit with two acts. It was agreed that the SCC would host the hospitality table as well. Donna and Jerry volunteered to provide snacks.
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- Clash of Cultures - reading and discussion series led by Nick Boke
Nick reported that he sent the press release out 21 September, 2006. |
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Reading and discussion series led by Nick Boke Nick reported that he sent the press release out 21 September, 2006. |
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- Wed. October 11, 7-9pm - Terrorist by John Updike
- Wed. November 14, 7-9pm - Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
- Wed. December 6, 7-9pm - to be determined. (Let Nick know if you have any suggestions.
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- Website/Flier
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- Donna reported her meeting with David Walsh was productive and beneficial.
- Donna presented SCC flier and it was unanimously approved.
- Donna suggested that the current events be sent to the Flame and the Order of Service for inclusion.
- It was agreed that the new content from the flier be added to the SCC website along with individual pages for events and topics of concern, and a page for links to other sites. It was also requested that UUSJ newsletters be linked.
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- Flame Article
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| | Jacquie volunteered to write an article for the November Flame about PORT and recognizing Nan Procyson and Shirley Grice for their years of service and effort to PORT. |
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- Journey of Hope
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| | Monday October 23, 2006 7pm - Drive to get moratorium on death penalty. We are providing physical space for activist speakers and hosting a pot luck.
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- Mason and Pam checked UUFP Calendar to confirm reservation of space.
- Pam will call Nan to confirm that they do not need kitchen that evening.
- The need for child care was raised.
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- PORT
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| | * Items needed by PORT: sweaters, sweat pants, thick shirts, coats, gloves, scarves, and headgear.
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- Pam will serve as coordinator and attend PORT training. Donna volunteered to assist.
- Pam was thanked for getting Nan and Shirley to address the SCC in regard to PORT. The meeting was very helpful and informative.
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- Jacquie volunteered to manage funding requests.
- Overnight people: Gwydion Ream, Jerry Tenney, Jerry Dingus, Tanya Sprock, Christopher Hicks.
- Christine Moseby's fellowship circle has offered to help.
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- International Hour for Peace, December 31 - discussion postponed.
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- Social Concerns Budget: The budget was brought up in regard to the Out in the Park discussion. The committee has a budget of $200. Jacquie agreed to solicit more funds when necessary.
- Sunday 9:30am SCC discussions were added to the UUFP Calendar
- Oct 29 - Evils of Aspartame, led by Jacquie Ream
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December 31
New Business
Social Concerns Budget
The budget was brought up in regard to the Out in the Park discussion. The committee has a budget of $200. Jacquie agreed to solicit more funds when necessary.
Sunday 9:30am SCC Discussions
The following dates were added to the UUFP Calendar
- Oct 29 - Evils of Aspartame, led by Jacquie Ream
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- Jacquie will add Aspartame information to bulletin board.
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- Nov 5 - Vote No
- Nov 12 - UU Social Justice
- Nov 19 - How to be safe on the Internet, led by Christopher Hicks
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- Nov 5 - Vote No
- Nov 12 - UU Social Justice
- Nov 19 - How to be safe on the Internet, led by Christopher Hicks
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| | While there is nothing on the calendar during this time slot through January, it was agreed to suspend over the holidays. |
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| | It was proposed and agreed upon that the SCC will engage in SCC awareness on the 3rd Sunday of each month starting November 19. Current ideas for achieving this goal are:
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- SCC members wear flower on their lapel. Christine offered to make paper flowers.
- What concerns yoUU insert to be included in UUFP order of service.
- Suggestion/Concern box/survey be set on personed table.
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- Nick offered insight on Joys and Concerns candle lighting. It was agreed that when an SCC member is touched/fired-up by a social concern on a broader scale that it would be appropriate to light a candle and briefly explain the concern and what people can do about it.
- Jerry urged the committee to light a chalice during the SCC meetings. This was unanimously agreed upon.
- Green Sanctuary
It was agreed to coordinate with Gwydion to see what the SCC might do to help promote/achieve a green sanctuary. |
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Nick offered insight on Joys and Concerns candle lighting. It was agreed that when an SCC member is touched/fired-up by a social concern on a broader scale that it would be appropriate to light a candle and briefly explain the concern and what people can do about it.
SCC Chalice
Jerry urged the committee to light a chalice during the SCC meetings. This was unanimously agreed upon.
Green Sanctuary
It was agreed to coordinate with Gwydion to see what the SCC might do to help promote/achieve a green sanctuary. |
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Next Meeting: October 23, 2006 7pm. (normal meeting will not be held due to the Journey of Hope event hosted by the SCC this night.) |
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Next Meeting: October 23, 2006 7pm. (normal meeting will not be held due to the Journey of Hope event hosted by the SCC this night.) |
| | Posted by: CynthiaManuel - 03 Oct 2006 |
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