Social Action Circle update

As we look back on the year just passed, we recognize how meaningful this church is to the community. We have given so much to various organizations that improves the lives of some whose lives need enriching. So, let's not stop now!

The Social Action Circle is already making plans for 2012's actions. At our recent meeting, we voted to repeat the successful experiment from last year: the SAC race! Briefly, those who wish to participate will donate increments of $10 and designate their favorite charity. They will sit around a table and pass paper sacks, each containing a playing card. When the passing is done, three cards will be chosen from another deck to determine first-, second-, and third-place winners. First place will have the honor of having 60% of the total donations going to their charity. Second place will get 30% and third place, 10%.

Last year, $465 was donated, and everyone who joined in enjoyed the game. (I wonder where the odd $5 came from?) The Southern Poverty Law Center, Postconsumers.com, and the UU Legislative Ministry California all were beneficiaries of the event. This year, your favorite charity can be the winner.

Look for the sign-up sheet and chase down one of the SAC members to pay your entry fee. Remember, you can buy more than one chance. (One member bought 10 chances for $100 last year and was one of the winners.) A check made out to the church can be used to enter, for tax purposes. When you sign up, be sure to designate the charity you wish your winnings to go to. We will be holding the contest on February 12. Come join the fun!

Thank you to all who gave Christmas presents for the children. I hope you got a chance to see the array of presents that went to the kids. Again, the social workers were oohing and aahing over the wonderful gifts "their" kids were getting.

Look for another poker night coming up soon.

Jerry Buchanan, Chair, Social Action Circle