[Women] Women's group

Sat Nov 12 08:57:47 CST 2022

Jane...

Very good words!!! I couldn't have said it better. Wish I had been there,
too.

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On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8:08 AM Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> 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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