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Table of Contents Fall Leadership Conference 2002 October is Clergy Appreciation Month Greetings from TJD RE Committee UUs Reflect on Ann. of Sept. 11 District AntiRacism Trans. Team News From the Greenville UU Fellowship |
District President's Columnby Dr. Leon Spencer, TJ District PresidentAs I move into my second term as president of the Thomas Jefferson District, I'm acutely aware of how crucial it will be for us to accept the financial challenges we face as an opportunity to "saddle our dreams as a faith community." A goal for me as District President is to relate with each committee and congregation in the district (large and small), and to be in association and partnership around our mutual needs, accountability, and shared ideas. Since our last meeting, I have been actively involved working as a team with our Vice President, district staff, committees and the District Presidents' Association. I continue to be involved with congregations through talks, attending congregational functions, and consultations. I am extremely appreciative of the guidance provided by our Finance Chair, Cyndy Bailes, and the hard work of our Treasurer, Jan Humphrey. I am fortunate to have a board, staff and committee members who are dedicated, hard working and committed to our UU principles. Since my last column, I attended the UUA General Assembly and visited congregations as well as consulting with staff and committees. Myrtle Hepler and I attended the District Presidents (DPA) meeting at GA. We hope to work as a team in DPA activities. Myrtle is always willing to share her skills and has stepped in as president on a number of occasions, especially as I deal with family illness and the death of my uncle. |