{"id":16333,"date":"2016-09-01T10:22:29","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T14:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uusj.net\/wp1\/?p=16333"},"modified":"2016-09-01T13:41:22","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T17:41:22","slug":"mobilizing-voters-for-the-2016-elections-august-27-meeting-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uusj.net\/wp1\/mobilizing-voters-for-the-2016-elections-august-27-meeting-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobilizing Voters for the 2016 Elections August 27 Meeting Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice<\/strong>
\n Mobilizing Voters for the 2016 Elections Initiative Leadership Team<\/strong>
\nSaturday, August 27, 2016 – 10:30am-1:00pm
\nHeld at UU Church of Arlington, VA<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attendance:
\nBrendan Orsinger – All Souls
\nKathy Dunne – Arlington
\nPam Illar – Bull Run
\nFrances Barlas – Bull Run
\nAndrew Batcher – Cedar Lane
\nMary Paden – Mt. Vernon
\nMarcia Kingman – River Road
\nMarti MacKenzie – Towson
\nJohn Horejsi – Social Action Linking Together (SALT)<\/p>\n

Lavona Grow – UUSJ
\nPablo DeJesus – UUSJ
\nJohn Gubbings – UUSJ
\nBob Denniston – UUSJ
\nAnna Rhee – UUSJ<\/p>\n

Unable to attend:
\nGary Magnuson – Rockville<\/p>\n

Preamble<\/strong>
\nUUSJ is breaking new ground with the only UU multi-state voter mobilization effort in the nation. This initiative is grounded in our UU faith and the Fifth Principle, which supports the democratic process in our lives. With support from the Fund for Unitarian Universalist Social Responsibility, UUSJ is working with congregations and partner organizations in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to register voters and encourage them to participate in the November elections.<\/p>\n

The UUSJ Voter Mobilization Initiative Leadership Team met on August 27. Members agreed to build congregation-based Voter Mobilization teams and promote the initiative to their members. We welcome all UU congregations in the national capital area to participate in this initiative, which provides a range of opportunities for congregations and individuals to engage in voter mobilization for this important election year. Please contact Anna Rhee, rheeoh@gmail.com, if you’re interested in partnering with us.<\/p>\n

Initial Highlights<\/strong>
\nCommitments:<\/p>\n