[Access] Rev Steve's proposal for the rectption at first Christian

Tue Nov 27 16:35:51 CST 2007

Mary,  This sounds fine to me--a sensible solution, not ideal, of 
course, but what ever is?  Cindy

Mary Otten wrote:
> This was sent by the Rev to the task force doing planning for his
> installation. I'd like to give this a total thumbs up on behalf of our
> committee. But I want to make sure that this would be ok with you all.
> This seems like the best outcome we could hope for IMHO.
>
> Mary
>
> Hi all,
>
> At a meeting at First Christian yesterday, I spoke with Rev. Dan Bryant
> further about options for the reception.  I am thinking we could split
> the reception between the sanctuary and the social hall downstairs.  He
> said coffee, tea, crackers and cookies could be served upstairs, but
> not sandwiches or more elaborate foods... though he thought it would be
> fine if a few were brought upstairs for those unable to go downstairs. 
> The Interfaith services have their receptions in the sanctuaries, he
> said.  
>
> I walked around the space and thought this option would work well.  I
> would be glad to do my meeting and greeting, at least to start,
> upstairs.  That might counter-balance the attraction of the greater
> availability of food downstairs!  Having two reception areas, not far
> apart, might work well anyway for a group this large.  Gives the
> introverts an excuse to walk out of one large crowded room and have a
> breather in the hallway before going into another.
>
> I am not in favor of a separate location for the reception.  I've been
> to too many Sunday afternoon installations to know that few if any
> local interfaith guests or out-of-town UUs would drive to the
> reception, rather than drive home.  The few who would drive to UUCE
> might then have to park far away, at night, assuming they could find
> the place.  I think it's an important aspect of hospitality in this
> case to provide food and an opportunity for 20 minutes of schmoozing
> on-site.  Some may stay longer.  
>
> How about we sit with this possibility over the holidays and talk about
> it when we meet.
>
> Thank you everybody!  Happy Thanksgiving!
>
> Steve
>
> Bonnie Romane <bonnieromane at earthlink.net> wrote:       Not to worry! 
> You will totally groove on the  purple velour suit!  
>   
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From:    Steve Landale    
>    To: Suzanne Whaley ; Romane, Bonnie 
>    Cc: Bonnie Romane ; Diane Wooldridge    ; Julia Knowles ; Landale
> Steve ;    Mary    Otten ; Rachel Cummings 
>    Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 6:59    PM
>    Subject: Re: NEXT INSTALLATION TASK FORCE    MEETING: DECEMBER 4,
> 2007
>    
>
>    Julia, stay on speaking terms with the Rev. I think you've got a
> good    start on whatever needs to be done (and whoever needs to be
> recruited) for the    actual service. Remember to remind Steve that
> much as he would like to wear    jeans and Birkenstocks for the service
> we much prefer the purple velour suit    with the ruffled shirt.  I'm
> sure he'll understand. 
>
>     
>    What, I miss a meeting, and this sort of thing is decided for   
> me???
>     
>    Steve
>
> Suzanne Whaley <suzanne.whaley at gmail.com>    wrote:
>    
> Bonnie,      thanks for the offer of the conference room at your
> office. Since we      definitely want to have Steve in attendance (at
> least once in a while :-)      )it looks like church is the place. Room
> 5 is available and has been      reserved for us. Meanwhile, maybe we
> can do some planning and/or organizing      via e-mail. 
>
> Mary, we're interested in any other things you can make      us aware
> of in addition to those you shared with us via Steve.      
>
> Bonnie, publicity is the major activity going on at the moment. Let    
>  us know how we can help. 
>
> Diane and Rachel, keep your imaginations      and creative juices
> flowing. Sometimes it just feels like the Junior Prom      all over
> again what with themes, decorations, making sure no one spikes the     
> punch, etc.
>
>
> Stay in touch, and we'll see each other on December      4, at 5:40.
>
> Suzanne
>
>      On Nov 16, 2007 8:49 AM, Romane, Bonnie
> <Bonnie.Romane at libertynorthwest.com      > wrote:
>                    Thanks, Suzanne.  I've got this on my calendar.  I
> am        also happy to offer the conference room at my office as a
> meeting place,        if that helps.  My office is located near Valley
> River (behind Red        Robin & Marie Callender restaurants).  Just a
> thought. . .        thanks! 
>
>                          
> ---------------------------------
>          From: Suzanne Whaley [mailto:suzanne.whaley at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Thursday,          November 15, 2007 8:53 PM
> To: Bonnie Romane; Diane Wooldridge;          Julia Knowles; Landale
> Steve; Mary Otten; Rachel Cummings; Romane,          Bonnie; Suzanne
> Whaley
> Subject: NEXT INSTALLATION TASK FORCE          MEETING: DECEMBER 4,
> 2007
>
>
>                   
> Hello everyone,
> It sounded as though December 4th          (Tuesday) will work best for
> most of us, so let's plan to gather at          church at 5:40. I'll
> see what room will be available and let you all          know.
>
> Suzanne
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Rev.    Stephen A. Landale
> The Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene
> 477 East    40th Ave.
> Eugene, OR 97405
> 541/686-2775
> office hours Tuesday morning,    Wednesday afternoon, Friday morning
>
> Scripture is everywhere... pay    attention.
>
>
> Rev. Stephen A. Landale
> The Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene
> 477 East 40th Ave.
> Eugene, OR  97405
> 541/686-2775
> office hours Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Friday morning
>
> Scripture is everywhere... pay attention.
>
>
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