Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
August 21, 2013
The planning committee met to discuss past events and future plans for NUUF, for the next few months, up to the new year.
There is still work to do on getting a native American speaker for PR-B school in the fall, with a couple of possibilities in mind..... The survey from the anniversary picnic was discussed, no real changes anticipated. .....Melissa reported on the website, in its early stages. Alison will check on other websites at other congregations. ....A vote was taken on the use of the UU historical DVDs from Fargo-Morehead, and we will go ahead with one to start. There is a returnable rental fee of $25. Mary to check on use of the Warehouse, as a venue for public showings....... On Sunday, we have been invited to the Union Church in Hackensack forum, featuring Lenny Fineday speaking on native issues. We will plan on picking up the Travelin Truth Telling Tour books that day, or shortly after..... Also there is a UU workshop on November 9th at Underwood, and it was decided to use that opportunity to talk about the Resolution (once again!) and offer the TTTT for a long stay at their church.....Mary will continue to talk to Barb Beck about presenting "Gasland" at the HUG campus in the fall....
The schedule now looks like this:
Sept 14 "Dirty Oil" an hour long DVD on the Keystone Pipeline issues. Mary to open. - Nisswa
Sept 28 Discussion of "Dirty Oil". - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Oct 12 "Long Strange Trip" DVD on the history of UU. - Nisswa
Oct 26 CSA speaker - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Nov 9 Field trip to Underwood UU.
Nov 23 Thanksgiving dinner at Mary's house - Pine River
Dec 14 Atheism discussion led by Alison - Nisswa
Dec 21 Solstice party at Barb's - Pine River
People interested in any or all of these programs are invited to call 218-587-2543 for further information. The meeting place in Nisswa is the Library conference room. The meeting at Arbor Glen, Brainerd, is at 14177 Broadmore.
NORTHWOODS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Post 11
Northwoods UU Fellowship, Brainerd//Pine River, MN August 11, 2013
The 30th anniversary picnic was held on August 10 at the Dam Site Park in Pine River, with eight members present plus a visitor, mostly founders. Pat Scott led the memorial service for past members, no longer with us. It was a beautiful day, and a light turnout, as it is a busy time for everyone. Great potluck lunch as always. Alison had made a clothesline timeline of events over the years, and archival photos were on view, as well as our banner. The previous one was stolen after the 20th anniversary get together! Not this time....
Next meeting is set for the 21st, a planning session, at Mary's house at 10am. Several things have been mentioned for programs, including the DVDs on the history of Unitarianism to be borrowed from Fargo-Morehead UU; the showing of Gasland at the HUG campus; some work on child prostitution; and other topics of interest as shown by the survey taken before the picnic. Since only a few were returned, we ask that those interested get their survey back to Pat, and we can make better plans in line with people's wishes. For now, the location is still at the Library in Nisswa on Saturdays, at least for one of the monthly meetings. We are delighted that the garage sale was such a success, and now we can plan for a speaker for PR-B school in the fall. Lots to do!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
The 30th anniversary picnic was held on August 10 at the Dam Site Park in Pine River, with eight members present plus a visitor, mostly founders. Pat Scott led the memorial service for past members, no longer with us. It was a beautiful day, and a light turnout, as it is a busy time for everyone. Great potluck lunch as always. Alison had made a clothesline timeline of events over the years, and archival photos were on view, as well as our banner. The previous one was stolen after the 20th anniversary get together! Not this time....
Next meeting is set for the 21st, a planning session, at Mary's house at 10am. Several things have been mentioned for programs, including the DVDs on the history of Unitarianism to be borrowed from Fargo-Morehead UU; the showing of Gasland at the HUG campus; some work on child prostitution; and other topics of interest as shown by the survey taken before the picnic. Since only a few were returned, we ask that those interested get their survey back to Pat, and we can make better plans in line with people's wishes. For now, the location is still at the Library in Nisswa on Saturdays, at least for one of the monthly meetings. We are delighted that the garage sale was such a success, and now we can plan for a speaker for PR-B school in the fall. Lots to do!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Post 10
Northwoods UU Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River, MN August 3, 2013
On Thursday, August 1st, we geared up for the garage sale in Pine River, unpacking, sorting, organizing items, a task of several hours. Fortunately for us, the weather has been absolutely beautiful, a little breeze, sunshine, and 70s. We had a garage full of tables for clothing in all sizes for children and adults, and three tables outside with household items and a few of pieces of furniture. On Friday we opened at 8 and ran until about 5. Since this was part of the city-wide sales, and we had advertising through the Chamber of Commerce in all the local papers, there was a steady stream of visitors all day long. On Saturday, again opening at 8, traffic was steady but lighter. At the end we sold out of nearly everything, reduced our clothing items by a large amount, and made a respectable amount of money for our project. All in all, a real success! Thanks to all the donors of items and to all the helpers, who will be acknowledged more formally very soon.
Next up is the anniversary picnic on August 10, which will conclude our August events. There will be a notice in the papers to all current and past members. Hope to see many there to celebrate 30 years!
Plans are afoot to have a showing of "Gasland", hopefully co-sponsoring with HUG and Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River. Probably in September or October.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director, NUUF
On Thursday, August 1st, we geared up for the garage sale in Pine River, unpacking, sorting, organizing items, a task of several hours. Fortunately for us, the weather has been absolutely beautiful, a little breeze, sunshine, and 70s. We had a garage full of tables for clothing in all sizes for children and adults, and three tables outside with household items and a few of pieces of furniture. On Friday we opened at 8 and ran until about 5. Since this was part of the city-wide sales, and we had advertising through the Chamber of Commerce in all the local papers, there was a steady stream of visitors all day long. On Saturday, again opening at 8, traffic was steady but lighter. At the end we sold out of nearly everything, reduced our clothing items by a large amount, and made a respectable amount of money for our project. All in all, a real success! Thanks to all the donors of items and to all the helpers, who will be acknowledged more formally very soon.
Next up is the anniversary picnic on August 10, which will conclude our August events. There will be a notice in the papers to all current and past members. Hope to see many there to celebrate 30 years!
Plans are afoot to have a showing of "Gasland", hopefully co-sponsoring with HUG and Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River. Probably in September or October.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director, NUUF
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Post 9
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, July 28, 2013
Brainerd/Pine River MN
This week we are preparing for the Garage Sale, Friday and maybe Saturday, here in Pine River at Mary's house, 618 3rd St N. Set up day will be Thursday. Let's hope for a clear warmish day! It has been in the 50s and 60s the last few days.
A couple of items to report. The book Anton Treuer brought to facebook attention is called Indian Nations of North America, a National Geographic production, for which he contributed the chapter on native people of the Northeastern region. Illustrated as NG is famous for, the history and culture of our local Ojibwe is part of this survey over the whole area from the Atlantic coast inland to the Great Lakes. We are happy to include this wonderful book in the Travelin Truth Telling Tour of books on and by native American authors. The Tour will be at the Union Church in Hackensack through the month of August, with books on loan during that time.
News from Elsewhere: The Unitarian Church of Underwood is holding a workshop on November 9, "Building Stronger UU Congregations." Ian Evison from Mid-America Region will be on hand to meet with participants, and other topics, shared best practices, problem solving, and celebration, will be on the agenda. Contact person is Ellen Eastby, President, Unitarian Church of Underwood, 218-730-0803, eastofellen@hotmailcom. Save the date, and registration materials will be forthcoming. I had to look for Underwood; it is west of here (Pine River), over near Fergus Falls.
Have a wonderful week!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, NUUF news director
Brainerd/Pine River MN
This week we are preparing for the Garage Sale, Friday and maybe Saturday, here in Pine River at Mary's house, 618 3rd St N. Set up day will be Thursday. Let's hope for a clear warmish day! It has been in the 50s and 60s the last few days.
A couple of items to report. The book Anton Treuer brought to facebook attention is called Indian Nations of North America, a National Geographic production, for which he contributed the chapter on native people of the Northeastern region. Illustrated as NG is famous for, the history and culture of our local Ojibwe is part of this survey over the whole area from the Atlantic coast inland to the Great Lakes. We are happy to include this wonderful book in the Travelin Truth Telling Tour of books on and by native American authors. The Tour will be at the Union Church in Hackensack through the month of August, with books on loan during that time.
News from Elsewhere: The Unitarian Church of Underwood is holding a workshop on November 9, "Building Stronger UU Congregations." Ian Evison from Mid-America Region will be on hand to meet with participants, and other topics, shared best practices, problem solving, and celebration, will be on the agenda. Contact person is Ellen Eastby, President, Unitarian Church of Underwood, 218-730-0803, eastofellen@hotmailcom. Save the date, and registration materials will be forthcoming. I had to look for Underwood; it is west of here (Pine River), over near Fergus Falls.
Have a wonderful week!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, NUUF news director
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Post 8
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, July 21, 2013
Picnic at the Arboretum in Brainerd MN.
A few UU friends met for a picnic today, a gorgeous day in a beautiful place full of woods and flowers.....Discussion on a few topics included information on the KAXE ad running for the UUs of Virginia, Grand Rapids, and us, that we jointly sponsor; now all participants have been heard from and can submit checks........ We talked about the upcoming 30th anniversary picnic on August 10th, program planning, and details; invitations have gone out to past and present UUs. Completed surveys will give us some future direction for NUUF.
The other item discussed was the garage sale on August 2nd. A lot of donations have been made already, and if you have something to add, please call me at 218-587-2543. Melissa has some tables to share, and Barb and Mary will start setting up on August 1. Pat and Melissa plan to share some time as well. We hope this is a rousing success, as the proceeds are to be used to sponsor a native American speaker at the PR-B school in the fall!
Another title will be added to the TTTT (Travelin Truth Telling Tour) now in place at the Union Church in Hackensack. It is an Atlas of native tribes, compiled by Anton Treuer, which he advertised on facebook. More on this when it is reviewed.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director
Picnic at the Arboretum in Brainerd MN.
A few UU friends met for a picnic today, a gorgeous day in a beautiful place full of woods and flowers.....Discussion on a few topics included information on the KAXE ad running for the UUs of Virginia, Grand Rapids, and us, that we jointly sponsor; now all participants have been heard from and can submit checks........ We talked about the upcoming 30th anniversary picnic on August 10th, program planning, and details; invitations have gone out to past and present UUs. Completed surveys will give us some future direction for NUUF.
The other item discussed was the garage sale on August 2nd. A lot of donations have been made already, and if you have something to add, please call me at 218-587-2543. Melissa has some tables to share, and Barb and Mary will start setting up on August 1. Pat and Melissa plan to share some time as well. We hope this is a rousing success, as the proceeds are to be used to sponsor a native American speaker at the PR-B school in the fall!
Another title will be added to the TTTT (Travelin Truth Telling Tour) now in place at the Union Church in Hackensack. It is an Atlas of native tribes, compiled by Anton Treuer, which he advertised on facebook. More on this when it is reviewed.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Post 7
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN 7/10/13
Planning meeting took place today at Mary's house, to discuss August events. The Picnic scheduled for July 20 has been rescheduled for the 21st, due to location crowding at the Arboretum in Brainerd. All other information remains the same, meet at noon, pot luck.
Garage sale at Mary's on August 2nd, during the citywide sales. Registration is providing us with advertising on the city map with location and hours, etc. We will start at 8am. Proceeds are to fund the native speaker for PR-B school in the fall. If you have items to donate we will feature them in the media. And thank you with appreciation!
Invitations to the 30th Anniversary Picnic on August 10 are in preparation. We will meet at the Lions Shelter, Pine River Dam Site at 11 - 2, pot luck. Swimming is available at the beach ( no life-guard). Welcome to past members, current members, and potential members on this remembrance day. Help us celebrate our liberal religion's commitment to peace, justice, friendship, and love.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Planning meeting took place today at Mary's house, to discuss August events. The Picnic scheduled for July 20 has been rescheduled for the 21st, due to location crowding at the Arboretum in Brainerd. All other information remains the same, meet at noon, pot luck.
Garage sale at Mary's on August 2nd, during the citywide sales. Registration is providing us with advertising on the city map with location and hours, etc. We will start at 8am. Proceeds are to fund the native speaker for PR-B school in the fall. If you have items to donate we will feature them in the media. And thank you with appreciation!
Invitations to the 30th Anniversary Picnic on August 10 are in preparation. We will meet at the Lions Shelter, Pine River Dam Site at 11 - 2, pot luck. Swimming is available at the beach ( no life-guard). Welcome to past members, current members, and potential members on this remembrance day. Help us celebrate our liberal religion's commitment to peace, justice, friendship, and love.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Post 6
July 3, 2013 Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
A planning meeting will take place shortly to gather names and addresses for current and former members, to invite all to the 30th Anniversary Potluck Picnic for NUUF, on August 10. This will be held at the Lions Shelter in Pine River, next to the dam at the Dam Park, at noon. Tentatively scheduled for July 10, we will meet at Mary's house at 10am to go over lists from past years, and add people who have expressed interest, even if they never became actual members.
In addition, we are gathering items for the garage sale, to be held at Mary's on August 2. The application to participate in the city-wide sales is through the Pine River Chamber of Commerce with a $20 fee, and includes advertising on the city map of sale locations. This is our one and only fund-raiser for the year, and the proceeds will be used to fund the native speaker at the Pine River-Backus school in the fall. We are hoping for a great success with this!
Another addition to the TTTT collection of native American authors has been selected, this time House Made of Dawn, by N. Scott Momaday. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1969, a first novel about a young returning WWII veteran, who as a native American alienated from his home and roots is unable to fit into the life of the dominant culture. There are passages so beautiful in description about the relationship of the native culture with nature, as part of it, that there is no doubt of its' authenticity and truth. Highly recommended.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
A planning meeting will take place shortly to gather names and addresses for current and former members, to invite all to the 30th Anniversary Potluck Picnic for NUUF, on August 10. This will be held at the Lions Shelter in Pine River, next to the dam at the Dam Park, at noon. Tentatively scheduled for July 10, we will meet at Mary's house at 10am to go over lists from past years, and add people who have expressed interest, even if they never became actual members.
In addition, we are gathering items for the garage sale, to be held at Mary's on August 2. The application to participate in the city-wide sales is through the Pine River Chamber of Commerce with a $20 fee, and includes advertising on the city map of sale locations. This is our one and only fund-raiser for the year, and the proceeds will be used to fund the native speaker at the Pine River-Backus school in the fall. We are hoping for a great success with this!
Another addition to the TTTT collection of native American authors has been selected, this time House Made of Dawn, by N. Scott Momaday. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1969, a first novel about a young returning WWII veteran, who as a native American alienated from his home and roots is unable to fit into the life of the dominant culture. There are passages so beautiful in description about the relationship of the native culture with nature, as part of it, that there is no doubt of its' authenticity and truth. Highly recommended.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
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