VUUpoint
Sunday Services for January 2002
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday January 3 Nature and Community
Camp de Benneville Pines is one of the truly priceless jewels of Unitarian Universalism in the Pacific Southwest District. The fresh air, the peaceful woods, the community spirit... are sustaining and rejuvenating, and the effects last well beyond one'’ stay at camp. Come hear the personal experiences of members who’ve attended YOUR CAMP at 7000’ in the mountains of southern California!
February 10 In Defense of Eve: What Really Happened in the Garden.
Poor Eve, our mythical foremother, has been blamed for humanity’s misery, original sin and just about anything else you can think of. But there is another way to read this ancient creation story that celebrates Eve, affirms our original blessing and helps us understand ourselves a little better.
Plan to stay or come back for a conversation later that afternoon about our congregation’s future with our UUA capital consultant Jeri Moulder (Choir sings)
February 17 The Myths of Mental Illness.
Would you list depression as a past ailment on a job application? From the homeless and helpless to the "ordinary" neurotics, mental illness still carries a stigma and is often misunderstood. How can we move beyond society’s stigma and indifference toward healing and compassion? What is our role as a caring religious community?
February 24 Voices in the Wilderness: Celebrating Nature and Nature’s God.
Or if you prefer, Goddess! Nature offers us solace, a sense of the sacred and a reminder that we are but a tiny part of the immense and wonderfully variegated inter dependent web. Come and listen with us to the voices of the wilderness and their lessons. (Choir Sings)
Minister’s Dusty Desert Corner
"The Long and the Short of It."
Life, they say, is what happens as we make other plans. We carefully plan and plot, list our tasks, schedule our time, know just what we need to do and then "stuff "happens. Now I am not talking here about the unexpected tragedies and great joys in life that transcend the ordinary and often brings out the best in us as we minister to each other. What I have in mind instead is all the small things that can go wrong. On a universal scale they are really rather insignificant but they can nevertheless drive us to distraction and make us lose sight of the larger picture.
In the short term as we try to solve the erupting crises that seem to spring up as so many unwanted weeds all around us, it is easy to forget about the long term. Maybe it is the Universe’s way of keeping us humble or maybe God just has a real good sense of humor, but once one thing goes wrong others seem to follow in a sort of domino effect. January has been full of such stuff. As we considered growth and expansion and the future of this congregation we were distracted by our overflowing plumbing system, which we seem to have outgrown. (Yes, it is fixed now, we sincerely hope.) Then gremlins took over the church office and even simple tasks such as printing labels became major projects that took several people to solve. How many UU’s does it take to print one label? These events followed a computer virus/worm that I had to do a long battle with to recover my data. The list it goes on and on. You have likely all had days like that or weeks like that when all you could do was bail water.
Now things are quieter, calmer. It is time to take the long view. It is time to consider what really matters. This congregation is full of creative, talented and caring people. We have a great Religious Education program and a wonderful Music Ministry. Many visitors are checking us out. We are growing. This is a very good place to be and the future looks bright. Let us not lose sight of this as we face the decisions and challenges ahead. Let us take the long view. So much is possible for this congregation. Together let us reaffirm our vision, develop a viable long range plan and design a road map to get us there.
This month we take our first steps as we meet with our capital consultant. I encourage you to take part in this process and let your voices be heard.
We are all keepers of the dream.
Lone
An update: This congregation was very generous and compassionate back in September, when we collected over $ 5000.00 for the September 11 Relief fund. The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in its last bulletin told us how this money was dispersed. On a personal note: It made me feel very proud to be your minister in those difficult days.
Thank you to the "known and unknown" gracious givers of Christmas gifts to this minister. Among them was a beautiful Netsuke rabbit that got separated from its card. So I hereby thank the unknown giver. .
Board Bits
by Debbie Dinyes,
Board President
Every week I learn something new about this place. In January I learned more than I really wanted about our plumbing, when we had plumbing emergencies both large and small. All has been resolved in this area. My thanks to Martha Strogen who called 14 rooter services before finding one who would come on a Sunday. Thanks also to all those people who valiantly mopped and managed to keep our carpet dry and clean. Thanks as well to all those who managed to stave off disaster on Jan. 19.
Rev. Ken Brown got to see us in action on January 6, mops and all. The meeting was lightly attended, perhaps due to our lack of plumbing, but Ken made some good points about what it takes to sustain a growing congregation of this size. One thing needed is a program to integrate new members into the congregation and follow up on visitors. We do have a program in place for this. Another is to make visitors feel welcome. This is something we all can do by approaching them after the service and making contact. Sometimes we all want to do business when we see each other, but business can wait (unless it is plumbing). Let’s enjoy each other and our visitors on Sundays, and save business for another time.
Ken also touched on two areas we need to work on: volunteers and communication. Our committees need to look at themselves as more coordinators than doers, dividing the work into small chunks that busy folks can volunteer for and do. Our volunteer pool is very shallow, and this is the way to deepen it. We talked about this at the last Committee Council meeting on 1/12 and will continue to work on it. As for communication, we have some black holes that we are working on. One is a list or handbook about how this place works—what is kept where, what to do in emergencies, etc. With this information written down in one place it will be easier to keep things running.
Another is timely communication of events. Starting January 27 there will be a white board in the foyer in the left window. If you have an event that did not get in any of the other communications or needs an extra reminder or boost, write a brief announcement on the board.
Our fiscal year currently runs from January to December, while our leadership is elected in the spring and serves from July through June, necessitating two annual meetings. The canvass and budget process now fall at a very busy time of year and we are always hard pressed to squeeze it all in by Dec. 31. The UUA fiscal year is July to June, as is the PSWD. For all these reasons, the board proposes that we change our fiscal year to July-June. This will take the form of a by-law revision to be voted on at the spring annual meeting on April 21. All the financial committees support this change and I hope that you will support it as well. Further details will be forthcoming.
The last point Ken Brown made is that we have a complex challenge ahead of us. Not only do we have to deal with beefing up our organi-zation to meet our size, we have to do some-thing about our facility. Even splitting off a new group will not help us address our crowded conditions. Please make every effort to attend one or more sessions during our Assessment Weekend, Feb. 8-10. Our future is upon us.
Valued Volunteers: Thanks to Roberta Burnett for her work on the Canvass. John Sadowsky has wired the sound so that those caring for infants and toddlers can hear the sermon in the nursery area. Gabriele Reil built and donated an access ramp for our podium. Joanne Smith volunteers in the office every Wednesday. Members of the Long Range Planning/Growth committee are Duke Mertz, Todd Heglund, Jim Middleton, Phil Poirier, John Chadwick, Kellie Walker and Joanne Smith. Thanks to the Caring and Concerns committee for the lovely reception following Joe Huerter’s memorial service. Once again, if I have forgotten anyone, or if there is someone whose name should appear here, please let me know.
Staff Biography:
Ryan Marvel Pianist/Accompanist
I came to know about this job opening at VUU through a musical gig at a wedding almost four years ago. There was to be a string quartet playing the wedding march, and the cellist in that quartet was Sheryl Skifstad. After we had played the ceremony, we talked a bit, and she mentioned that her church had been looking for a pianist/accompanist. When I expressed interest, her immediate question was "Tell me, have you ever been to a Unitarian Universalist church before?" So began this journey.
I found it sort of comical that before I actually sat down to audition for Kellie and the music committee, three more people asked me nearly the same question, usually smiling while doing so. I must say that my interest was piqued, and it was only after I was offered the position that I started to wonder what I might be getting myself into. :)
In truth, I could not have found a better place. VUU has proven to be more than a musical "church gig". In my previous experiences playing for churches, freedom to musically express oneself was not easily found. But the immediate encouragement of the staff, music committee and the congregation was amazing to me. I felt at home very quickly, and for this I feel I owe thanks to all of you.
My musical background is varied. I started playing at the age of 7, always knowing that it was my favorite daily activity. It soon became apparent that music, in some form, was to be my career. Thoughts of Carnegie Hall and performing concertos filled my head in junior high, and I set my sights on becoming the first famous classical musician from small town Colorado. My piano teacher in high school was and still is quite an inspiration to me. Through her guidance, I was granted an audition to The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. This would be a turning point for me.
Looking back, I really had no chance of pursuing that dream...I liked too many things. While my competition had been playing since the age of 3 and 4 and practiced for 8-10 hours
per day, I really didn't have the dedication or drive at that point in my life. Skiing, tennis, basketball and girls held my interests...all of which infuriated my teacher, I feel sure. My family was very supportive in all aspects of my life, and through them I started to realize that music did not hold just one dimension.
I was granted a full scholarship for piano performance to NAU in Flagstaff in the fall of 1991. Academically, I did nothing; mostly skipping class and writing, walking, playing...I was finding myself, both emotionally and musically. I had my own practice room and spent most of my time there, working on my own music for the first time. I began to feel that music was more than just a subject in school, or notes on a page; it was within me. I left NAU to find out where it would lead.
The next few years, I lived in Colorado, Minnesota, and back to Colorado before finding Phoenix in June of 1998. In these years I started to really dedicate myself to arranging and composing, finding joy in the freedom and feelings that I experienced. Music began to be the sole purpose in my life, and it remains so today. There is nothing else that so truly expresses my own emotions.
My main objective musically is to compose for film and stage; choral works and chamber music have also been a recent focus. Currently I spend my time either playing, composing or teaching lessons, and feel very fortunate that I am able to follow my heart and do what I love. This church has been a wonderful outlet for creativity and collaboration with so many people; Kellie Walker has been a mentor and an inspiration, someone to learn from and grow with. The choir is a joy to work with; the staff and board have been supportive from the onset. I look forward to making more music with all of you.
I would invite anyone who has questions about the music performed on Sundays, questions about lessons or any musical thoughts to stop by the piano after services or contact me by phone...I would love to talk with you.
Coyote, Borderlinks, and Families
- All Headed for the District Assembly
These are just some of the folks that will join us at the Pacific Southwest District and de Benneville Pines Camp District Assembly in Tucson, Arizona April 26-28, 2002. Our keynote speaker, The Rev. Web Kitchell, retired UU minister and renowned friend of coyote through his three books of conversations with the coyote, will be sharing with us the wisdom of this southwest trickster.
The Out Box
By Martha Strogen,
Office Administrator
I have recently decided to cut back on my hours to twenty per week, or half time. In order to accomplish this, I will be changing my office hours a bit:
Mon, Tues and Thurs: 8– noon
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday: noon – 4 p.m.
I won’t be working in the office on Sundays anymore, although you will still see me here as a regular member. And notice that with the exception of Friday, you won’t be able to reach me in the office in the afternoons. Previously, I always came back here after lunch and worked. Wednesdays are the days we have staff meetings, and often I have a helper in the office answering the phone for me. JoAnne Smith has been doing this in January, and Ralph Imhoff did it all last fall. Thanks to both of you!
So there will be 10 hours less of me to go around, for a month or so at least, until the Personnel Committee, Rev. Lone Jensen, and the Board hire another part time person. Some of my duties will become higher priority than others, and I will complete those first. The others may have to be done later, or by volunteers, or by the new person. We’ll work it out somehow. Thank you for your support. Martha
U.U. WOMEN’S CIRCLE -----
OPEN TO ALL ----
Our UU Women’s Circle is one of the most lasting groups, and it is open to all women.
One of the great joys in the Valley UU Church is the deep sense of community. New faces are especially welcome.
The Circle meets once a month— sometimes in a member’s home--- sometimes in our Cottage — UU Building #3. The regular meeting day is the second Thursday — 1:00 PM. Last month we enjoyed sharing different types of poetry and partaking of delicious snacks at the home of June Dykstra.The FEBRUARY meeting will be hosted by Mary Frugia in her home.
February 14, 2002—1:00 PM —The February theme is LOVE/APPRECIATION
(After all, February is HEART and VALENTINE month)
8th Annual Retreat March 22-24. This is for everyone in the family to come enjoy a weekend in the pines of Prescott. We will enjoy hikes, talent shows, workshops and more. Please see the registration form in this issue of the newsletter; the mail-in information is on the form. Someone will be available between services to help you sign up beginning in the month of February. Also, please read all of the fine print – there is a LOT of information on this form. Contact Janet Nash for information. 786-9043
The MUUGs Annual Canoe Trip will be held April 11-14th. We will be canoeing 11 miles on the Colorado River and camping in Moabi Regional park in Needles California. Registration forms will be distributed in class, but also can be obtained through the MUUGs mailbox in the office. The cost is $60.00 per participate and $30.00 per driver. Registration deadline is Sunday March 10th, 2002. Contact: Charlie Thomas or John Studzinski.
The Annual Rainbow Family Camp will be held at be Benneville Pines on Easter weekend, March 29-31st, 2002. This camp will offer workshops, family fun activities, restful out doors experiences and great food. For more information please contact: John Studzinski or Scott Bruhnsen.
Rena Bain, long time member of this church, died on December 29, 2001. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 5, 1910. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Utah and was selected for Phi Beta Kappa. Rena’s graduate work was done at the University of Michigan. She married Larry Bain, an electrical engineer, on April 5, 1934. The Bains moved to Leisure World in 1975 after Larry’s retirement from Western Electric. Rena’s artistic flair centered on painting still lifes and landscapes, sculpturing busts and heads and ceramic work. A master bridge player, Rena taught bridge at Leisure World for many years, traveled extensively and was active in theater, the American Association of University Women and the Unitarian Universalist Church. She reared four children and is survived by two sons, Dixon and David, one daughter, Jennifer, and by fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Pima Ballroom of Recreation II, at 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 16, 2002. Memorial donations are being accepted by the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1700 W. Warner, Chandler, AZ 85224, in memory of Rena Bain.
BEST WISHES TO LONG-TERM MEMBERS!
VUU would like to recognize the people who celebrated their 10 Year (or more!) anniversary of being a Member of this Church. We appreciate everything they have contributed over the years to help make this a welcoming and growing community. When you see them, tell them "Congratulations!"
Thanks for being a part of our community.
Acronyms?
A note about MPUUC from your ADR…. What… who?! MPUUC: The Metro Phoenix UU Council is set up as the means to unify the Valley UU Churches. Through the council we can share resources, information, and help extend our UU values and influence to the larger community.
The MPUUC met on Jan. 17 to plan a time when all the officers on our Boards can get together to learn, talk, and strategize for the greater good of all the churches and for the betterment of each church in general. This meeting is planned for sometime in the fall. The MPUUC is also discussing other ways to bring the churches and their members together. How may I help you? Rhoda McDuffie, your ADR
(Area District Representative)
Itzhak Perlman Concert
UU Congregation of Phoenix is having a fundraiser. They have tickets available in Row 20 at the Sundome Center, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. for $40 each. Contact Shirley Karas.
UUSC Announces Recipients of September 11 Relief Fund
100 percent of the funds raised by our Sept. 11 Humanitarian Relief Fund are going to organizations helping those whose situations were precarious even before the disaster. Following is a partial list of non-governmental organizations chosen based on UUSC’s program focus on children, women, and oppressed racial and ethnic groups:
LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
by Marilyn Huerter, Director of Religious Education
I would like to express my heart-felt appreciation for all the help I've received since my husband, Joe, died on December 28th . My Religious Education Committee has been outstanding. They've really worked overtime lately, and the RE Program just would not have been in operation if they hadn't stepped in. My RE Co-chairs are Julia Brickner & Barb Brooks, and the members are Laura England, Lisa Gatlin, Marissa Huth, Jenny Kesner, Tricia Merrill, and Ken St.John.
Not only did my wonderful committee run the whole RE program, they also purchased a pedestal for the chalice in the front of the sanctuary as a memorial to Joe. Be sure to look at it closely; it's beautiful, with an inscribed plaque dedicated to the memory of Joseph Huerter. He would have been pleased, but very surprised, and even a little embarrassed. Thank you all. Words are totally inadequate!
Then there was Joe's Memorial Service. It was a wonderful service, and what a great turn-out! Thank you to all who were able to come. I felt so supported and loved, and Joe would have been amazed at the response. Of course, he would have said you came for me, but I know you mostly came to show your love and respect for him. A BIG thank-you to those who helped plan and make arrangements for the service, set up the chairs, provide refreshments, and do all those little things that made the service run smoothly. Again, words can't fully express my appreciation.
Many, many thanks to those who brought such delicious food to my home. It really helped not having to cook, especially since I had no appetite in the beginning. And it was wonderful to have such great homemade dishes to feed my visiting relatives for two nights. It was good to be together at home, sharing memories of Joe, and not having to prepare a lot of food or go out to eat.
Finally, I'd like to share something that Joe would say to me, in his calm way, whenever I left to drive to work: "Relax, take it easy, enjoy yourself. Stay in the right-hand lane, let the others pass you, and don't worry." Good advice that we would do well to follow.
Thanks to all of you who sent messages of sympathy and support; I know you share my sorrow and loss. We will all miss Joe.
Marilyn
Paz de Cristo Update
Many thanks to all of you who have remembered to bring in donations of food and clothing for the needy. The portable heater was an especially welcome contribution. Donations have been increasing these past few months. We all benefit by sharing our blessings with others so keep up the good work.Please take your donations directly to Paz if they are larger than the wicker collection basket located in the church entryway. They will give you a receipt, which may be used for tax purposes. Call us if you need directions or help.
Special thanks to those who donate their time and energy at the end of a workweek to help prepare serve and clean up a dinner. All who have done this know what a rewarding experience it is. Paz de Cristo can use lots of help in other areas than just the kitchen at most any time that would fit your schedule. Please check out the information sheet in the lobby.
Angie Lewicki Andrea Domanik
VUU Coordinators for Paz de Cristo
VUU Cookbook Project Gets Under Way
Here's your chance to see your name in print! The VUU Cookbook Committee would like to have your favorite recipes! We're looking for recipes in all categories. Make sure to list the ingredients, the directions, oven temperature and baking times (if applicable), any special hints or techniques you use, and your name. Please feel free to include the recipe history (from Great-Aunt Maud, e.g.) or funny stories (like the birthday cake for my son that exploded in the oven).
You can e-mail your recipes to
cynthiagrant@hotmail.com or you can put them in the special Recipe Collection Box that will be located next to the hospitality table after Sunday services.If you would enjoy serving on this committee (I'm anticipating wonderful committee meeting refreshments), please call Cynthia Grant.
Memorable UUSC/UFW Food Caravan Needed Again
Last winter, on a torrentially rainy Saturday (February 24th, 2001), members from 32 UU congregations in the PSWD participated in a memorable food caravan to the PictSweet mushroom workers in Oxnard, California. In addition to food and supplies, which filled a large storage room, we were also able to present over $4,000 in cash contributions, which substantially helped the workers and union organizers to survive their labor negotiations for four months, through June of 2001.
Not only was our food caravan a great success, but the workers and their families, who greeted us with a delicious meal to celebrate the event, were very moved by the generosity of our congregations in response to their long struggle to negotiate a UFW contract that would insure a decent pension plan, an adequate medical plan, and improved safety standards. And we were able to provide moral support as well, to show the workers that we would be standing by them in solidarity with their long struggle for fairness and respect. Sadly, earlier this year, at the PictSweet Mushoom plant in Salem, Oregon, an untrained forklift driver trapped the arm of Enrique Diaz against a wall, resulting in the amputation of Diaz's arm just below the elbow. Yet that forklift driver was allowed to continue working for the company without any further training!
As recently as late December 2001, the PictSweet Company has consistently refused to bargain in good faith, and has responded by firing some workers and drastically cutting the hours of the rest in order to break the organizing efforts. Despite tremendous hardships suffered by the workers and their families, the PictSweet mushroom workers have remained strong in their commitment and determination to win a UFW contract.
As a result, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Taskforce for Farmworkers is organizing another food caravan for this year. On Saturday, March 2, 2002 we will continue our support of the mushroom workers. Contributions of dry pinto beans, rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, baby diapers, baby formula, baby shampoo, bar soaps and laundry soaps as well as checks (tax deductible) payable to "UFW/PictSweet Campaign" will be collected; please send to 920 S. "A" Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, or bring to the 1PM press conference at the Santa Monica Unitarian Community Church, 1280 18th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, or meet us at the UFW Oxnard office at 3PM.
The boycott of PictSweet mushrooms has been highly effective. With your continued good support, we can help the mushroom workers to soon achieve a new contract with the PictSweet growers. And as the farmworkers like to say, ¡Si, se puede! Yes, we can!
Questions? (NOTE: YOUR NAME & YOUR PHONE NUMBER AS CONTACT GOES HERE)
UUSC Task Force for Farmworkers
Maggie Pipes, Fiona Knox, Peter Bodlaender, Susan Bronn, Jo'Ann DeQuattro,
Theadora Davitt-Cornyn
Yoga at The Church
Mondays and Wednesdays
A gentle form of Hatha Yoga is now being offered at VUU. Each Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 - 8 PM in Classroom B (downstairs), Linda Martin, registered and certified yoga instructor, is teaching the classes. All are welcome--it is beginning level class.
Please bring a pillow, small blanket, and/or any form of mat that you might have.
Classes are $10/class or $32/month. If you have any questions or comments, call Linda.
THE BEST EVER
HEART AND HAND AUCTION
Saturday, March 2
Tickets $5.00 (Includes desserts and beverages)
Doors Open at 6:15 P.M.
Silent Auction Closes at 7:30 P.M.
Live Auction Begins at 7:45 P.M.
Musical Entertainment Provided by the VUU Band
Babysitting Available (Tips Appreciated)
This year’s Heart and Hand Auction will feature many positive changes:
MORE ROOM –
The Silent and Live Auctions will be held in different parts of the building. There will be plenty of seating in the main room.GIVING A HAND TO THE COMMUNITY FROM OUR HEARTS – A minimum of $1,000 will be donated to My Sister’s Place, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The money will be used to increase safety at the shelter by replacing wooden fencing and gates.
MANY NEW AUCTION ITEMS –
The auction committee is looking for individuals, a few friends, or church committees that would like to donate baskets. Please talk to us at the auction table between services or after second service.
QUICK CHECKOUT – We will be accepting VISA. Bidders can sign a charge slip when they arrive, and leave without checking out if they desire. Receipts will be available Sunday morning, or mailed if you prefer.
CASH RAFFLE – Raffle tickets will go on sale shortly for $5.00 each. The money collected will be split 50/50 between the auction and one lucky winner, IF that winner is present at the auction. If the winner is not present, the prize will be reduced to 25 percent of the total.
THE SUCCESS OF THE AUCTION DEPENDS ON THE GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM VUU MEMBERS. PLEASE CONSIDER AN AUCTION ITEM SUCH AS A SERVICE (dinners, babysitting, gardening, legal services, etc.), A THEME BASKET, OR AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM IN NEW CONDITION. For more information, contact Debbe Simpkins.
--COMING TOGETHER--
A CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATION IN THE PINES OF PRESCOTT
March 22-24, 2002
REGISTRATION FORM
ACCOMMODATIONS ADULT/CHILD:
TYPE A: Beds with linen service and private bath (max 3/rm.) $85/$80
TYPE B: Beds with linen service and shared bath (max 2-3/rm.) $80/$75
TYPE C: Bunks, (no linens) and shared bath (max 8/room) $65/$60
TYPE D: Bunks, (no linens), located near heated bath (max 8-12/room) $60/$55
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL MEAL (must pay in advance):
Friday night dinner served at 6:00 PM $6
If your first choice in accommodations is not available, you will be notified and placed in the next available type. Please make it known NOW if you would choose not to go if your preference is not available. REFUND DEADLINE IS MARCH 10.
NAME: ___________________________________ CHILDREN/AGES: ____________________
Phone Number: (______)______________ Address (cross streets): ______________________
PREFERRED ACCOMODATIONS: (different types usually means separate cabins)
TYPE A: Number of Adults: _____ @$85 = $_______ Children: _____ @$80 = $______
TYPE B: Number of Adults: _____ @$80 = $_______ Children: _____ @$75 = $______
TYPE C: Number of Adults: _____ @$65 = $_______ Children: _____ @$60 = $______
TYPE D: Number of Adults: _____ @$60 = $_______ Children: _____ @$55 = $______
Childcare is provided for children under age 4 during workshop timeslots.
Allowing for participation of members who would otherwise be unable to attend...
Contributions to scholarship fund:$______
FRIDAY OPTIONAL MEAL: #______ @ $6 = $______
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $______
Please make checks payable to: VUU Church Retreat DEPOSIT PAID: $______
BALANCE DUE: $______
Are you applying for a scholarship? Y N If so, amount of assistance needed: $ _______
Preferences: Adult Only _____ Male Only _____ Female Only _____ Families w/ Kids ______
How would you like to volunteer? Please circle one: Workshop facilitator/Purchase snacks/Chaperone/Check-In
Please list people with whom you would prefer to share accommodations: _____________________________________________________________________________
If
there are sufficient participants, we will create middle school-aged and high school-aged cabins. Please list your children of this age and whether or not they would like to participate.|
Name |
Middle or High School |
Participate: Yes/No |
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