We are a changing Association, said Suchoki, and as we expand relationships, our justice work changes. May we follow your example in each of our own journeys. Davidoff called for the introduction of proposed Actions of Immediate Witness , noting that no more than 6 may be admitted to the final agenda. She said that a two-minute presentation on each would be given, and that following the presentation, a vote would be taken on whether to admit each proposed Action of Immediate Witness to the agenda. Genetically Modified Foods Emergency Charles Behrens of First Parish, Chelmsford, MA, presented this proposal.
Genetic research is a great gift to human kind.
A Moral Response to Youth Violence at Columbine James Walker, Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, Co, presented this proposal. Walker was a student who heard of the tragedies occurring at nearby Columbine and believes that a response from caring parents is needed. The proposal calls UUs to come to together to condemn arson and acts borne out of racial hatred. Work to Change Discriminatory Policies of the Boy Scouts of America Presented by Jimmy Sheldon, Unitarian Fellowship of Los Gatos, CA, an Eagle Scout who expressed dismay over the dispute between the UUA and the Boy Scouts. Admitted to the final agenda Action will be taken during Monday's plenary on these items.