[Fuusm-l] Discussion of UU the vote initiative - in Zoom Wednesday , October 23, at 7

[Ted Goertzel]

At our meeting Tuesday night we learned more about the UU the Vote Facebook
group from Jane Tumas-Serna.  This group has had a great deal of
enthusiastic participation by UU's of color. It is a place to get ideas
about what other UU congregations are doing. While Marietta/Parkersburg is
a predominantly white area, we have been working actively with the Black
Lives Matter group and we would certainly welcome more participation from
the black community.  We recommended that those of you who are interested
go on Facebook and apply to join the UU theVote group, as I have done.

We will have another Zoom meeting Wednesday, October 23 at 7 to discuss
ideas both for collaboration with other UU churches and for working with
local organizations. This is not limited to election activities.  To join
the zoom group, go to this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88626163372

I applied to join the UU the Vote Facebook group  and had to answer the
following questionnaire items that give an idea of the climate of the
group. It is nonpartisan, not aimed at promoting particular candidates.


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UU the Vote <https://www.facebook.com/groups/509770206273429/>Private group
· 2613 Members
Your membership is pending approval. Answer these questions from the group
admins to help them review your membership. Only the admins and moderators
will see your answers.
Can you agree to use this space to promote, share, and learn about UU voter
engagement and NOT share or debate about specific candidates?
Open Dropdown
You can choose one option
Yes, I want to be part of this learning community
No, I have to share information about my candidate
Can you agree to the rules of the group? Be respectful and curious. No hate
speech. No unrelated promotions or spam.
Open Dropdown
You can choose multiple options
I have read them
I agree to follow them
What is your interest in joining #UUtheVote?
Open Dropdown
freefrom question
Group Rules From the Admins
I agree to the group rules
1
Be Kind and Curious.The success of this group hangs on our ability to
support each other in learning, growing, and connecting. Let's treat each
other with respect.
2
No Hate Speech + Expect Ism's to be challenged.Comments reinforcing systems
of oppression should expect to be challenged. Direct attacks or bullying
that degrades someone based on who they are will not be tolerated.
3
Focus on the Collective - No Promotions or SpamSelf-promotion, spam and
repetitious links aren't allowed. If you have a key insight, cause, or
activity you want the group to know about? Please do share it. But once,
not multiple times.
4
Leave the Candidates Out of ItEach of us individually will choose whoever
we think is the best candidate. There are other forums for that
conversation. In this group, we focus on what we can do together as a faith
community.
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