Urantia Book Society of Oklahoma

Friends,

Jesus Birthday was a rousing success.  Between 40-50 truth seekers and Jesus lovers showed for food, fun, fellowship and music.  Five new members joined our Society, Susan Cook spoke about the Universe Mother Spirit, and a wonderful remembrance by each table was enjoyed by all.  We ate delicious Mexican food, enjoyed youth sing, and old timers like Brett Basnett share an original song.  Birthday Party of the King was especially meaningful as sung by Bill Allen.  Gorgeous flower arrangements by Beth Challis graced each table.  Karen Allen did most of the organizational work to put this together, so special thanks to her.

I was just the front man as the vice-president is supposed to be at this event.  My greatest thanks to all who made this celebration wonderful.  Happy 2017th, Jesus!

Tom Allen 

We will have a quarterly business meeting at Cabot & Jill Eudaley's house, 8101 NW 32nd, at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 8, 2010. We will finalize preparations for Jesus birthday.

 

Urantia Society of Oklahoma

Quarterly Business Meeting

1/24/10

Time:  7:15 pm

Meeting was opened with a prayer (Jill)

Members in attendance were:  Cabot Eudaley, Jill Eudaley, Karen Allen, Tom Allen, Beth Challis, Jeralie Scanlan, Jerry Pando, Bibi Morales, Barbara Hester, Veldon Morrow, Charlene Morrow, and Terry Jackson.

Minutes were read and a clarification was made (Jerry) to the minutes from previous meeting that his endorsement was for David Holt's Publication:  Golden Gate Bulletin (on socadmin).

Motion was made to accept minutes as amended.  It was approved by vote.

TDA report:  (Barbara and Beth):  Beth reported that TDA met last July before Summer Session and the main objective was to elect officers.  There were 10 slots open out of a total of 36.  New members were elected to council.  Term limits were proposed by 3 or 4 members (including our society).  After hearing some discussion, Beth voted against having term limits because member's experience (such as John Hale council member since 1963) would be lost.  Term limits proposal did not pass.

Promotions:  Veldon (and committee consisting of Bibi and Jerry) brought Spanish and English UBs to Capital Hill Library (located S.W.26th St.) and they were openly received by the staff. Jerry has library system Placement officer's name.  Terry added a UB listing to the Bethany Tribune.

President's report:  Cabot states that we now have 3 meetings in tact and we receive steady updates on the progress of these meetings on our website (weekly or bimonthly).  Cabot will ask Michael for an icon.

Tom offers Cabot, Karen's spot in a Study Group Leader's meeting which will take place in June in Chicago. Jeff Wattles will be conducting the meeting.

Social Activity Report:  Bibi reports that the Christmas party went well and everyone confirmed this with applause to Bibi for all her hard efforts.  She asked for any ideas or suggestions for future social gatherings.  Veldon hosted the New Year's Party at his home and it was well received by those in attendance. 

New Business:  Spanish outreach -(Jerry) we can get copies from Augustine $1.25 to print (in Columbia) each and they would cost $1.87 in Miami.  Pamphlet is less expensive to print.

Post Cards:  example was presented by Cabot to overall approval.  Charlene will have them printed.

Jerry announced that he has asked Michelle Klimesh to a conference that 19-21st of August titled "Urantia United" and the site will tentatively be Bogota.  It will be organized by local Columbian members.  There has been no response yet from Michelle.  Some of the activities will include a band Friday and salsa dancing, Saturday brunch at Jerry's newly remodeled home in Bogota.

Jesus' birthday is on a weekend this year so it was proposed that we have a social gathering on Friday (the 20th), a speaker on Saturday, and family class on Sunday.  Barbara announced that she has an idea for a speaker that will be revealed at a later date.

Barbara spoke about a side project (a power point project in February) and is requesting ideas and help with that from anyone who has skills in the areas of music, computers, etc.

Next Meeting Date:  Annual Business Meeting:  Sunday, March 28th, at 3:00pm at the Eudaley's.

Meeting adjourned: at 8:25pm.

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*Updated

We will have our 2010 Annual Business Meeting of the Urantia Book Society of Oklahoma on Sunday, March 28th, at 3:00 4:30 p.m. at the home of Cabot & Jill Eudaley, 8101 NW 32nd St. in Bethany. Everyone is welcome to attend. An Agenda is linked here.

MINUTES

Urantia Society of Oklahoma

Coordinating Board Meeting

November 15, 2009

Time:  12:45 pm

Attending: Cabot Eudaley, Waldine Stump, Jill Eudaley, Tom Allen, Charlene Morrow, Veldon Morrow, Bibi Morales, Jerry Pando, Jeralie Scanlan and Karen Allen.

 Opening:

The meeting was opened and Jill led the prayer. Meeting minutes from the previous (June 28th, 2009) meeting were read and approved.

 Old Business:

- Charlene and Cabot  reported on the Peace Festival where 2 books were sold. It was decided that this was an overall success and a good experience for those in attendance and we would like to attend again in the future.

                -An inquiry was made regarding TDA and it was decided that Cabot will get a report from Beth on

this and report back to the group.

 Treasurer’s Report:

We were informed that we were short $1,100.00 as a result of Jesus’ birthday.

 

Activities: 

                -The site for the next Jesus’ birthday were discussed

                -The Christmas party was discussed - a flyer was proposed - the time was changed to 6:00 pm.  A

                motion was made for The Society to pay for the turkey for the party $50.00 , it was seconded and               

                then passed.  The time for the party will be 6:00pm to 11:00 pm.  Invitations will be paid for by

                the Society.  Karen will made the labels for mailing and returns.

                -Tentative plans were made for a gathering at Veldon’s house  on New Year’s Eve and the

                possibility of having poetry readings was proposed.

                -Cabot proposed a Spring Forum in which we would join with the Colorado group in Colorado or

                invite Chris Halvorsen to come to Oklahoma..

 New Business:

                -A proposal was made for a business card to be constructed with times, dates, etc. of meetings that               could be distributed to newcomers.Jerry proposed that it be postcard sized.

                -The next Coordinating Board Meeting was set for: January 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm.

                -Jerry proposed that meeting minute reports and meeting agenda be prepared prior to meetings and               sent via email to members. It was decided that this will be done.

                -Jerry proposed Capital Hill Library as a good Spanish contact source.  Veldon agreed to take a     book to this location.

                -It was suggested that we ask members for ideas on book fairs or any other places or events where                books could be distributed in the email of minutes that will be sent out to members.

                -Jerry proposed Spanish booklets be made to hand out with U Book summaries.

                -Cabot proposed English booklets to be made.  Karen stated that there are some in existence

                (“Why I Believe”)

                -Jerry promoted David Holt Publication Chair (posts on socadmin)

-The next family class is scheduled for: December 21, 2009 at Beth and Michael Challis’ house. A request will be made to change that date to December 13 as some regular attenders will be out of town.

 

Adjourn:  The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm

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