Welcome, Everyone, to our November Newsletter!
If you missed our October meeting, not to worry: We’ve put a video (in 7 parts) of Dr. Monika Havelka’s funny and informative presentation online at http://www.cohumanists.ca/2010/paradox-of-sex-by-monika-havelka/ Just click on the images at the bottom of the video screen to select the 15 minute segments you want to view. (Her slides are forth coming.)
Our November 25th meeting will feature Dr. Reeshma Haji, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Laurentian University at Georgian College. Here presentation should stimulate an interesting discussion among us secular humanists:
A Quest Toward Interreligious Harmony
How can we promote better relations among people from different religions? The nature of our motivations may be key, specifically whether they are externally motivated, say from peer pressure or fear mongering; or internally motivated, such as by intrinsic satisfaction or spiritual and related quests. There is considerable evidence that the latter correlates with less hostility towards other religions. I will discuss my research on how motivations toward religiosity influence attempts to promote positive interreligious attitudes.
As you probably know, November’s meeting will elect/acclaim COHA’s Directors for 2011. At the moment we have one nominee for each position except Secretary. They are:
President — Shawn Conroy
Vice-President — Josh Phillips
Treasurer — Lindsay Smith
Membership — Chris Emmink
Secretary — open
It is desirable to have more than one person vying for the positions; so if you want to help COHA thrive, please inform Tom Cooke that you would like to be a Director. Nominations will close by November 20th.
It is my pleasure to announce that you and your adult family members are cordially invited to our annual Winter Solstice party, being held on the evening of December 18 in the Grande Parlor of Victoria Village. A big Thank You goes to Jack Wallas, COHA’s Founder and a resident of Victoria Village for securing the venue.
No pot luck this year! Instead we’re preparing a sumptuous buffet banquet at a cost of only $10 each, with COHA covering the rest. Chris Emmink, our Membership Director, is catering, and he and Teresa Amado are the party organizers. Of course we will have games and lots of fun too. Here is the menu (if you have dietary restrictions, please inform Chris cemmink@gmail.com and he will try to accommodate):
Appetizer: Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Capers and Bagel Slices
Main: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Mixed Green Salad with Caramelized Pears & Pecans
Dessert: Chocolate Fountain with Fresh Fruit, Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies
Coffee, Tea, and soft drinks — Please bring your own wine/beer/spirits, along with your good cheer.
Chris needs to know in advance how much food to prepare, so we must receive your payment (or issue a refund if you can’t come) by December 12. Seating is limited to 43, so a waiting list is possible; and COHA members and their families take precedence. If you want to come but can’t make the November 25th meeting, please mail your cheque to Armando Perez, 53 Eder Trail RR3, Minesing, ON. L0L 1Y3. kaitoo.gm@gmail.com
Last but not least, please put the following dates into your 2010 calendar for COHA to meet at 7pm in the Angus-Ross room at the Barrie Library:
Monday, January 31
Monday, February 21
Wednesday, March 30
Thursday, April 28
Wednesday, May 25
Wednesday, June 29
Wednesday, Jul 27
Wednesday, August 31
Wednesday, September 28
Wednesday, October 26
Wednesday, November 30
Wednesday, December 28
Warm regards,
Paul
President
