[Women] Women's group

Sat Nov 12 14:22:02 CST 2022

Sounds good.

On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM Dawn Hewitt via Women <women at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> 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, 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
>
> On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 9:57 AM Beverly Bradley <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>
>> 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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