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This is a monthly meeting where we discuss an article relating to some aspect of humanism, philosophy, current events, etc.. Articles will be posted for reading before the meeting. Due to the size of the meeting room, space is limited, so please RSVP before spaces fill up! Remember, this meeting is not in the same room as the normal group meeting. It's in Classroom 2 off the main hall. Enter at the door in the middle of the front of the building. (Note: meeting is at 7pm, not 6pm as was previously posted)
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This month's discussion will be about three articles relating to the Death Penalty (links below). I hope this topic is something that will provoke different flavors of opinion, and I picked the articles because they address a variety of issues surrounding the debate.

the articles
http://www.slate.com/id/2141096/
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/18/us/18deter.html?_r=1
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/opinion/28mon3.html

Hope to see you there!

Our group will have a booth at Riverfest, as we did last year. It has been very successful in the past, and we hope to have a repeat of lots of good conversation, a small amount of bumper sticker sales, and lots of literature distributed.

We will be in space # 203 which is on Water Street, near the corner of Grace and Water, in front of the parking lot which is behind the Cotton Exchange. Our tent is covered, and will have a few chairs, and tables for displaying literature.

We are looking for our members to volunteer to be at the booth for a 2 hour time period on Saturday and Sunday, and for a couple of people to stay and break down the booth on Sunday evening by 5pm and help transfer the tent, etc to a car. We need help Sunday 10-12, 12-2, and 2-5 especially. And 1 or 2 more people for each slot on Saturday too.

Please RSVP with a specific time you can work at the booth. We would like to have at least 3-4 people on hand at all times, but not so many as to prevent the casual visitor to approach - no more than 5 volunteers at once, I would think. If you volunteer, you will receive a Training memo about how to talk with people who are curious about what Humanism and "freethinking" is - as I said, it has been a fun time, with only a very rare antagonistic response. We need people who are welcoming and can walk up to a stranger with a big smile.

Your initial statement is extremely important. Keep it short. Here are a few examples:

“Hi there. Humanism is a positive, non theistic, very ethical way of living.” Can I show you some literature?

“Hello, we’re with the Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear, a new group providing a home for non theists to meet and build a community of likeminded people.”

“Hello, our group provides a home and public voice for non theists interested in a positive, ethical, life stance. Here’s some information.”

Then just let them talk .

Thanks Everyone!!

Highway cleanup, starting at Stuckeys truck stop on Hwy 421, just on the other side of the Isabelle Holmes bridge on Saturday the 19th of September beginning at 9 AM. We will provide gloves, vests & trash bags. Suggest you bring "grabbers" to pick up trash.

Usually takes us about 2 hours to complete the job, depending upon how many folks we have. Hope to see many of you there. We will meet in the parking lot of the truck stop just over the bridge which is North of downtown. From 3rd Street and Market, head north on 3rd(pass PPD). At stoplight where US 76 West sign is, turn left and cross the bridge. Stay to the right, and turn right at the first light ( 421.) The truck stop is immediately on your right. Park across from the store, and we will meet in the parking lot.

A Pool Party! Sunday afternoon of Labor Day weekend (Sept. 6) so mark your calendars now!
One of our members in Leland has graciously offered to host an afternoon Pool Party at their home.
Let’s celebrate the beginning of autumn (well, almost) and the resumption of our meetings with this family get together featuring our usual yummy pot luck spread and swimming fun. The party will be from 2:30 to 6. Paper goods, ice, soft drinks and sub sandwiches will be provided. New info: We will be providing sub sandwiches, so we are looking for salads, deserts and other side dishes from the party goers!! But, do not feel that you have to bring food- we will be fine with just the sandwiches. We want to make this easy for people to attend! Just bring yourselves, towels if you are swimming, and food if you care to contribute something. . BYOB too please. We do ask that all children be supervised in the water at all times – there is no lifeguard on duty. This is a good chance for relaxed mingling and an opportunity to get to know other members of our group. We hope you can come!! RSVP early – we may have to cut off the number of guests should the response be more than our host can accommodate.
Please RSVP with the number of people who will attend. You will receive directions to the house a few days before the party, and will be notified of a postponement in case of rain.