28 May 2007

Meeting Minutes of UUFP Social Concerns Committee

Attendees

DonnaSprock^?, GregSprock^?, CynthiaManuel, ChristopherHicks, PatriciaMosely^?, JerryTenney^?, PamTenney, JacquelineReam, SandraEnglelhardt^?, DavidWalsh

Presentation from Chair

Review Minutes

Moves accepted unanimously

Action Item review

Reviewed showing of The Ground Truth

A handful of UU regulars and one new person. Donna and Greg met the new person at a local Atheists group.

Social Justice Sunday

It was well received. Thanks to everyone who helped out.

Sudanese "Lost Boys" financial support

general info The costs per student are $750 for the first year and $600 for second year. July 16th is the drop-dead date for supplying money. The current goal is to cover six kids. "Peter, Peter, and John" are their names.

David DavidWalsh spoke to encourage the SoCo to go to the board with a share the plate proposal. David feels the financial impact of the cash not coming into the church's coffers is financially practical. Nick would be a suggested expert to take the proposal to the board. As an initial effort the

Greg and Donna Donna pointed out that a signup sheet was an effective way to garner support. Greg pointed out that the cost for kids is less than $2 per day. Greg has emailed with Julie Hill and that correspondance was sent to the SoCo mailing list.

Mason expressed appreciation at the ideas put forward. Mason wants to see that we are careful about not becoming responsible for all 40 boys on the Peninsula right off the bat.

Chris asked for the electronic and petition proposals to be combined. Jacquie recommended following a blood-drive model. Patricia is aware of two sponsors and one member of the committee is willing to commit to paying for an entire kid. David hopes all of these meetings

Mason moved "the Social Concerns committee hearing from David Walsh and Greg Sprock, recommend that the UUFP institute a policy where 50% of the non-pledge Sunday cash offering go to support 6 relatives (2 each) of the young men John, Peter, and Peter, the Lost Boys, who were here with Julie Hill on Justice Sunday, May 20, 2007.". Sandra seconded. A vote was taken and nine voted yay and one voted nay.

Concerns were expressed about the meaning of funding these lads. Cynthia expressed a concern about perpetuating a bad cycle. Greg reassured the committee that he would engage in due diligence. He would research financial transfers and long-term prospects.

Donna volunteers to man a table and a petition next Sunday. All committee members will help out with manning the table. Mason will approach Nick. David will put something in the Friday UUFP news mailing. Pam will add David Walsh to the yahoo group. Pam will receive emails regarding folks interested in supporting the Lost Boys efforts. Chris will commit to making first service announcements and Sandra will make second service announcements.

Sandra is missing African Heroes

Fellowship Circles

We are trying to get the fellowship circles involved in community outreach.

Dan Moore is in charge of assigning topics to fellowship circles. Donna is in Dan's fellowship circle. Pam put together information regarding this to pass to Donna to pass to Dan.

PORT Manual

Donna and Jacquie want to create a PORT Manual.

Adult RE Peacemaking

June 3 and 10 Donna will be doing this program. Signage is up.

Peacemaking Project

Last night there was a film night and extensive discussion.

One UU congregation is sending out peace packets to other UU congregations. Pam send out a note on the mailing list about it.

Prison Ministries - Books

Various folks offered to bring books next Sunday to be sent to prison.

PR

Much still to do.

TJD

Sandra will be purchasing DVD's, books, and the like for the congregation.

Other

Patricia is working in the history of the fellowship and various idea for celebrating the 50th anniversary.

Action Items

New Business

Next Meeting: Monday, 25 June @ 7:00pm

Posted by: ChristopherHicks - 28 May 2007

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