[Women] Women's group

Dawn Hewitt hewitt at earth-maker.com
Sat Nov 12 13:12:04 CST 2022 

No, Jane. We all received it. And your follow up to Bev. And this message, too. When you reply to a message to women at fuusm.org <mailto:women at fuusm.org>, it goes to all of us.

I don’t think lack of response indicates disagreement—only that this thread has gone on long enough.  Time to move on. 

—dawn

> On Nov 12, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Beverly,  I am glad you got my reply, but I don't know if anyone else did.  I meant to reply all but it seems to be under just Rebecca.  So maybe I just pissed people off as usual.  Jane
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> On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 9:57 AM Beverly Bradley <iambevlight13 at gmail.com <mailto:iambevlight13 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> Jane...
> 
> Very good words!!! I couldn't have said it better. Wish I had been there, too.
> 
> ��️Peace...
> ��Love...
> ��Light...
> ��Health...
> 
> bev��
> 
> On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8:08 AM Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org <mailto: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.
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> 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 
> 
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> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 8:36 PM Gillian Abbott via Women <women at fuusm.org <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto:women at fuusm.org>> wrote:
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>> 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?
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>> On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 07:03:47 PM EST, Chris Hoke via Women <women at fuusm.org <mailto:women at fuusm.org>> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto:women at fuusm.org>>
>> Cc: Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com <mailto: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.
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>>  
>> —dawn
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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>> 
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>> On Nov 9, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Anita Newhart via Women <women at fuusm.org <mailto:women at fuusm.org>> wrote:
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>> 
>> 
>> 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!
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>>  
>> Thank you!!
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>>  
>> Anita
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>>  
>> On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 6:59 AM Rebecca Phillips via Women <women at fuusm.org <mailto:women at fuusm.org>> wrote:
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>> 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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