[Women] Women's group

Sat Nov 12 07:08:12 CST 2022

About the Women’s Group meeting on Wednesday.

As usual I had not planned to go to the meeting but then Beth moved the
meeting for health reasons to the Social Hall. I began to think it would be
a good idea because I admire Beth and Karen so much.  But I never got there
because I could not get a covered dish together and it was too dark and too
late.  So, I missed it.

By accounts, on the next day, it was a resounding success, one of the best
meetings.  And I was jealous and sorry I had not gone.

The discussion afterwards troubles me, Beth and Karen are giants in the
community and congregation.  They care for and work for us and those most
needy in the larger community of Marietta.  I love them both for what they
do.  They deserve our gratitude and love.

What is the purpose of the Women’s Group if not to support women?  What
does it mean to be a host?  How can we be more inclusive, follow our
principles and create a beloved community?

Jane

On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 8:36 PM Gillian Abbott via Women <women at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Gosh I feel bad for Karen and Beth. As the hosts I think they were just
> trying to avoid a big clean up afterwards. Sort of glad I wasn’t the host.
> Oh well I think the host can do whatever they decide to do and we can all
> decide to attend or not. Sorry anyone got upset. Hugs Gillian
>
> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 6:57 PM Dawn Hewitt via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I don’t have asthma, and I do prefer meeting in other people’s homes.  It
>> feels so much more intimate when it’s held in a home.
>>
>> I suspect that the reason it has been requested to BYO place setting is
>> to facilitate cleanup. If we use FUUSM’s plates and silverware,
>> somebody—the hosts, I suppose—are going to be stuck with a ton of dishes
>> while the dishwasher runs a load or two. If a lot of women attend, and
>> check-in lasts a while, it could be a late night for the hosts.  I don’t
>> mind doing dishes or running my dishwasher. But sitting around waiting for
>> the FUUSM dishwasher to finish… not so much.  I don’t mind bringing my own
>> place setting—and taking it home dirty. I stick ‘em in my own dishwasher
>> when I get home. It’s no big deal. But I would mind hanging out at FUUSM
>> waiting for the dishwasher to finish. I guess Chris and I are different
>> that way!!
>>
>> I do plan to offer my house for Women’s Group one of these months (*didja
>> hear that, Cindy Brown??*) and I’ll be happy to do the dishes afterward.
>> Doing dishes is my favorite household chore. (Not kidding.)
>>
>> For the past two months (possibly more), we’ve had nearly 20 women
>> attending, which is fine for the social hall, but at or beyond the limit of
>> most of our homes. If everyone on this list attends every meeting, they’ll
>> all have to be at the social hall. So, let’s keep up the variation. Those
>> who strongly prefer meeting in homes can skip those held at the SH. Those
>> who prefer the SH can skip those held in homes. Those who who have weak
>> preferences can go or not go to whatever they feel like.
>>
>> —dawn
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 10, 2022, at 6:11 PM, Teresa Hayes via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I've never hosted a women's group.  The main reason I never offered was
>> because the meeting was held in the member's home, and my home doesn't
>> accommodate that many.  I suppose if two people wish to sit on the tub to
>> eat and one wishes to sit on the commode, I could uncomfortably accommodate
>> ten people.
>>
>> Until the pandemic, Women's Group was held in someone's home, at least in
>> my experience. I prefer it at the social hall.  I too am curious to know
>> why we continue to use our own items from home.  Does the safety committee
>> need to address that issue?
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 07:03:47 PM EST, Chris Hoke via Women <
>> women at fuusm.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> If the Women’s gathering continues to be at the Social Hall and I am
>> required to bring my own dish, cup, utensils and a dish to share, you can
>> be sure I will not be there.
>>
>> For months now, the Men’s group have been meeting in the host’s home and
>> are not required to bring their plates and such.
>>
>> Why such concern? Are you women also asking your friends and family to
>> bring their place settings to your home over the holidays and other times?
>>
>> I am extremely disappointed with this policy.
>>
>> Chris Hoke
>>
>>
>> *From:* Women <women-bounces at fuusm.org> *On Behalf Of *Dawn Hewitt via
>> Women
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:41 AM
>> *To:* A List for the Women of FUUSM <women at fuusm.org>
>> *Cc:* Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Women] Women's group
>>
>>
>> It is at the social hall, for sure. Bring a dish to share and your own
>> table setting.
>>
>>
>> There was a problem with the FUUSM email lists for the past few days.
>> Messages were sent, but apparently, they were not delivered.
>>
>>
>> —dawn
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 9, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Anita Newhart via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Sue Montera & I (Anita N) want to attend Women's Group tonight, but now I
>> am confused:  Is it at the social hall at the UU or at Beth's home on
>> Washington St?
>>
>>
>> Please let me know!
>>
>>
>> Thank you!!
>>
>>
>> Anita
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 6:59 AM Rebecca Phillips via Women <
>> women at fuusm.org> wrote:
>>
>> Yikes! I mixed up my weeks. Hope to see everyone at the social hall this
>> evening. Will probably bring a dessert.
>>
>>
>> Rebecca
>>
>>
>> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
>> Cicero
>>
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