Betty became a member of UUSDBA in 1979. At that time the Jotter editors were Louise and Dick Mc Cue who had been journalists. They had lots of help from many of the members to fold, sort and mail the newsletter each month. Betty was one of these helpers.

As new formatting technology became available the Mc Cues decided to retire as Editors of the Jotter. As President of the Board (1983and1984) and a consistent Jotter helper, Betty understood all aspects of publishing the Jotter. She also had the knowledge in computer publishing. In 1985 she became the Jotter Editor. For a good many years Betty did all the work: compilation, editing, printing and mailing the copies to members and friends. For 3 years running the Jotter was recognized as the “Best Newsletter of Medium Sized Congregations” by the Florida UUA. This earned three plaques for Betty and also earned a special logo to display on the newsletter.

When Cathy Jackson became UUSDBA secretary, she helped out by taking over the printing and distribution of the Jotter. With the cost of postage continuing to rise, the Board approved the sending out of the Jotter by email to the majority of the members. There are a few hard copies either mailed or available in the sanctuary each month. Starting June 2005 the web team has been posting the Jotter in the Members’ section of the website www.uuormond.net.

Betty continues to do a wonderful job as Editor and we hope she will continue for many years. She sometimes needs help, so do let her know you are available. Don’t forget to let her know how much you appreciate her ongoing contributions to the UUSDBA. Betty, we thank you.

Rev. Bud Murphy is a Member of the Racial Justice Council Of the Florida District of UUA

The following appeared in the August 2009 Fl District newsletter

Rev. Bud Murphy, Ormond Beach:
I serve as Pastor of the Unitarian Universalist Society of the Daytona Beach area. I'm on the boards of the local ACLU, the Council on Aging, and its Daytona Beach Area Senior Services. I chair the Faith Committee of the Halifax Habitat for Humanity. I also co-chair the Clergy Caucus of F.A.I.T.H. (Fighting Injustice Toward Harmony) a community organizing group under the guidance of D.A.R.T. (Direct Action Research Training).
I'm convinced organized efforts are the most effective way to make a positive difference for all the people in the world. The future of humanity and the future of our planet Earth unfold along the path of increased diversity and cooperation. I choose to support the work of the Racial Justice Council because I think striving for racial justice and respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every human puts me in alignment with the ultimate destiny of the human species and our unfolding Universe.

Florida District Connections
July 21, 2009
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Florida

You can now see his beautiful Shore Bird Note Cards
New Shore Bird Note Card website:
www.danbirds.com
Dan Gribbin
126 Key Colony Ct. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 386-760-8226

Jim Bostrom receives another Emmy Award in 2008
For his work at the 2008 China Olympics. Thanks Jim for giving us a ring side seat fot the games. Nice going Jim.
2004 NBC Sports was recognized with eight Emmy Awards, by the National Television Academy, including six for the network's coverage of the 2004 Athens Summer Games. Jim Bostrom was a part of the engineering team that was responsible for designing and integrating NBC's broadcasting facilities within the IBC (International Broadcast Center) in Athens, Greece. He received his 2004 Emmy in recognition of his efforts as part of the team. Jim also worked in Turin, Italy for NBC's broadcast of the Winter Olympics for February, 2006

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Byron Spice and other members of our congregation are exploring cohousing for seniors. If you would like to see what other communities are doing then visit Elder Cohousing and be sure to talk to Byron

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Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 10:00--12:15 "Comparing Religious Beliefs" program featured Father Phil Eqitto, Catholic priest, Rev. Jim Willis, United Church of Christ, & Rev Bud Murphy, UUSDBA, discussing various religious beliefs & issues. Dan Kennedy was moderator

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April 21st Kurtland and Gaia presented a power point presentation and talk to the Deland UU regarding our Green Sanctuary and Project Nature Connect. On May 6th they will be showing this very informative presentation to the Dahlonega UU in Georgia. They were kind enough to show us this presentation at our April Pot Luck so we all know how good it is. Keep up the good work. Our planet needs the help.

Ever wonder what happens to our recycling when it leaves our curbs? Our UU Green Team and friends were curious so they toured the Volusia County Recycling Center on Weds. March 28.
If you have questions about recycling I am sure that any member of the Team will be happy to answer them.

If you missed the March 28th front page article about the UU hammock then copy this site into your web browser.
http://www.news-journalonline.com/liblink/green032807.htm
Permission given by The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Copyright (c) 2007.
Or you can go to the side bar of this page and Click on Letters to Editor.Scroll down to March 28 and read the article there.
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After Sunday Service on Feb. 11,2007, instead of "Talk About" there was a power point presentation by members of FAITH regarding Affordable Housing:
FAITH is leading the discussion of how to develop a sustainable strategy to provide affordable housing for those working in our community. As housing prices have soared, it has left the dream of owning a home out of reach for many of our residents, including: teachers, firefighters, police officers and a large percentage of the hotel, restaurant and other service staff that help our community thrive. FAITH is working with our elected officials, chambers of commerce, and other decision makers in our cities and county for the implementation of a variety of solutions to help builders produce more affordable housing.
Appreciation for the work that Charleen Evans-Thomas has been doing behind the scenes was expressed by the speakers.

See more information regarding FAITH on the Committee page

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News-Journal January 15, 2007 Mentors Help Students Travel Path to Success
By NICOLE SERVICE
Staff Writer

Joyce Nelson mentors a high school student on her way to college.

On a sunny, breezy afternoon, Calle Secunda and Joyce Nelson camp at their favorite bench in the courtyard of Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach.

As other students hurry by, the high school senior and the retired nurse, both rom Ormond-by-the-Sea, are lost in their own conversation about college, jobs and whatever else is on the teenager's mind.

These weekly 30- to 45-minute sessions are precious to both of them. Secunda gets a caring attentive adult who listens to her and Nelson gets to give back by guiding a young person on the right path.

Their relationship reflects the goal of Take Stock in Children, a statewide nonprofit program that each year provides a dozen or so low-income students with four-year college scholarships and guidance from a mentor throughout high school.

Now as program leaders prepare to select a new group of promising students like Secunda, they are searching for a few good mentors like Nelson.

"We just do a continuous recruiting, because many times we have some changes during the year," said Marsha Lewis, program coordinator. "Right now, we have four students who need mentors."

Over the past year, two of the program's mentors died, Lewis said. One was mentoring two students. Secunda had two different mentors -- one of whom was stretched too thin and another who moved away -- before she was assigned to Nelson at the start of her junior year.

Nelson remembers being impressed by a letter Secunda wrote while in the ninth grade and another Secunda's father wrote recommending his daughter for the program. "(Secunda's letter) was so mature and her father was so positive and they had so much confidence in her," Nelson said. "I thought he was very unselfish in the way he presented her."

Secunda lives at home with her father, who is disabled; her mother, who works as a full-time librarian; and her younger brother. She said as much as her parents love her, sometimes they can't give her as much time as they would all like. That's were Nelson comes in.

"It's just really nice to know that once a week I have someone to talk to," Secunda said."She has really encouraged me with my college application. She is always on top of that." Secunda and Nelson joke about the amount of time Nelson had e-mailed or chatted with Secunda seeking advice about applying for college. Secunda plans to start classes at Stetson University in DeLand next fall.

Sue Habel, a partnership and training manager with Volusia County Libraries, proudly talks about the first student she mentored, Re'Sheania Lattimore, now a student at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Whenever Lattimore returns to Daytona Beach, she reminds Habel it was because of her mentor's persistence that she is in college, Habel said. Lattimore credits Habel for being the person who taught her "how to get out of a car like a lady," Habel said. The two met on Sept. 11, 2001. "It was the day the planes struck the World Trade Center," Habel said. "Atlantic High School was under lockdown, but they let me in. We walked across the amphitheater plaza and just connected."

Lattimore, who plans to become a lawyer, has invited Habel to her graduation at Howard, and Habel said she wouldn't miss it. She said connecting with the students is the best part of mentoring. The student she currently mentors, a high school senior, has already been accepted to the University of Florida, and Habel, being an Ohio State graduate, had a bet with him as to who would win the national football championship.

"Guess who lost," she jokes. "It's just wonderful. Every kid is different and they are all really smart, motivated, good kids."

Both Habel and Nelson encourage people to sign up as mentors. Lewis, the program coordinator, urged potential mentors to consider the difference they could make in a child's life.

"You start with them as ninth-graders, and they are kind of gawky -- all arms and feet, and then by the time they graduate they are these poised young people," she said. "It's like watching a flower blossom and you've been part of that."
nicole.service@news-jrnl.com

How to Become a Mentor
* Take Stock in Children, run locally by the Future Education Foundation, serves high school students with at least a B average, as long as they stay drug- and crime-free through graduation. Mentors must undergo a background check and are required to meet with students weekly on campus.
More information: Marsha Lewis at (386) 255-6475.
(Both Joyce Nelson and Marsha Lewis are members of our UU congregation.)
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Other names are in alphabetical order. Just scroll down to see what has been going on.

The October first Friday potluck featured paintings by Wanda Cassidy. Wanda is a well known artist in the area. The paintings will remain on display during October and are for sale. A large portion of proceeds from the sales will go to the church. Wanda has also donated one of her beautiful watercolors to the UU. This painting was raffled off at the potluck. The lucky winner was Allen Gilbert. All of us who saw the painting and bought a ticket are envious of you Allen. Enjoy it for years to come.

Dan Gribbin
Every month Dan plays in many musical venues including coffee houses, cafes and special events. To see his complete engagement schedule go to his website and click on "Events":

Dan Gribbin

Pastor Bud Murphy
September 17, - Pastor Bud will be at the Pastor Build Groundbreaking celebration for Halifax Habitat for Humanity on Saturday September 17 and hopes others from the congregation will be there to share the beginning of our contribution to building a home.

IF THE SHOE FITS

Below is the article printed in DUNE NEWS, an Ormond By The Sea newsletter. More praise for Joyce for a job well done.

SHOES THAT FIT

In April and May, friends and neighbors in Ormond by the Sea and surrounding communities, and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Ormond Beach have collected 140 pairs of NEW SHOES for needy school age children. Each child was measured for his/her NEW shoes and also received several pairs of socks. The shoes were delivered to FAMILY RENEW COMMUNITY in Holly Hill, Deland and Daytona and PIERSON ELEMENTARY. The ladies at the Ormond Breakers provided 16 pairs of shoes and socks. Helen Burkhalter was their volunteer.

The project will resume next October. If you want to participate in the autumn you will be given a child’s name, age, and gender and shoe size. You then purchase the NEW SHOES and return them to an assigned volunteer. Or you can donate cash and shoes will be purchased for a specific child. Call Joyce Nelson @ 441 1248 or jnelson5348@cfl.rr.com – subject: SHOES THAT FIT PROGRAM if you want to be part of this social action that gives 100% to underprivileged school age children.

If you are participating in an event and want it listed: Contact us and we'll add it.