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

[gbanz42 at suddenlink.net]

Thanks, Ted. I am interested.

Did you mean September 23 for the next Zoom meeting?

---- Ted Goertzel via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l at fuusm.org> wrote: 
> 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.
> 
> 
> Close
> Answer Questions
> 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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