Hosts to this group

[kentauros]

I'm volunteering to be a host here. I've never done anything like this on DU, and I hope I'll do a decent job of it.

Anyone else wanting to be a host can post to this thread as well, at least as I understand my instructions from Skinner

[cbayer]

1. I fully support you being a host and even the lead host.

I would like to see the SOP you worked on put up and hope that at least one other person will volunteer to co-host with you.

[kentauros]

2. Thanks!

The reworking of the SOP by everyone else here looked good, but I can also repost my version in a bit here.

I think I got involved in this at a bad time, though. My GF is in town, so my time online is limited right now. I'll still do what I can, though it's going to be a couple of weeks before I can put more effort in it. I just hope that won't be a problem for all...

This is the SOP after I'd talked to GliderGuider and Starboard Tack. There are only minor differences and we can all discuss those nuances:

The Interfaith Group is a "sanctuary" group that provides opportunities for people of all faiths and non-belief to discuss religious topics and events in a positive and civil manner. Criticisms of individual beliefs or non-belief, or debates about the existence of higher power(s) are not appropriate in this group. Those who wish to challenge or criticize beliefs should avoid this group in favor of the more free-wheeling Religion Group.

[cbayer]

3. I really like this SOP and want to thank you all for participating.

In light of your schedule, I would suggest that we recruit a few other hosts. I think it's important that this group get off on the right foot.

I am not interested at all in hosting this group, but very much want to participate. If MADem and GilderGuider are interested, I think they would both be great choices. As to Starboard Tack, he is my husband and I am going to recuse myself from comment on his role here.

[pinto]

4. Support you as host, along with others that have worked on getting this going.

Though I had initial reservations about a specific reference to "the more free wheeling Religion Group", I've come to feel it's good to note a distinction between the two. And states the obvious. Really like the mention of inclusiveness as well.

[struggle4progress]

5. +

[CokeMachine]

6. You have my support.

[hrmjustin]

7. I think you would do a great job!

[grantcart]

8. I volunteer to be a host in this group as well

[lovemydog]

10. Awesome.

Now we have two!

[kentauros]

11. Great!

I support you as a host, too

[cbayer]

12. Wonderful. I can fully support that.

[freshwest]

14. Great.

[hrmjustin]

18. I think that is a great idea!

[cbayer]

19. All you would need to do now is contact kentauros about appointing you.

[lovemydog]

9. +1

I support it.

[okasha]

13. Many thanks to the volunteers.

You have my support.

[TreasonousBastard]

15. If no one objects, I could help host here...

I like this place so far and there would like to see some others out there start posting here. I've seen a lot of serious thought elsewhere on the subject that's been kinda overwhelmed by... well, you know.

(I guess that would mean I'd have to get a star again, eh?)

[cbayer]

16. I would support that. I'm not sure you need a star to host a group.

[cbayer]

20. You need to contact kentauros at this point about appointing you a co-host.

[kentauros]

21. I support you being a host

I don't know if you need a star or not. I can at least try it and see what happens

[TreasonousBastard]

23. Thankee kindly, kentauros and all-- it appears I am now a host, and...

will shortly find out just what I've gotten myself into.

(And I'll get that star b ack shortly-- it's apparently not needed, but seems fitting.)

[cbayer]

17. kentauros has been made lead host (thanks, Skinner)

[kentauros]

22. Yes, thank you, Skinner!

I suppose this is as good a place as any to give my thanks

[cbayer]

24. Now, get to work!

[kentauros]

25. I'm taking a New Zealand vacation.

I'll work later

Or... you could volunteer to be a host here, too...?

[cbayer]

26. Oooooh, New Zealand!

Have a great time. Are you still visiting with your girlfriend?

[kentauros]

27. No, she's visiting me.

We're also going to Austin in a few days to see Dr. Wayne Dyer, among other new age type spiritual people

[cbayer]

28. If you are there on a Sunday, check out Junior Brown at the Continental Club.

Highly, highly recommended.

Have a great time!

[kentauros]

29. Thanks for the tip

although I think my parents have something in mind for us Sunday, out in Dripping Springs

I'll probably be reading, writing, and reading DU on Monday as she takes a class from another one of the weekend's spiritual guests (oracle-card stuff.)

[cbayer]

30. Sounds like fun. Hope you get some good barbecue and have a restful

(and enlightening) time.

[kentauros]

31. I hope we have a restful weekend and extra days.

Probably on Tuesday. Well, Friday, too, the days we drive in and out again
Hopefully the wildflowers and bluebonnets will be in bloom

And yes, we do expect some enlightenment. Here's the lineup for the Saturday we're going:

http://www.hayhouse.com/event_details.php?event_id=1874

Saturday - March 23
9:30 Am - 12:30 Pm
Keynote: Dr. Wayne W.Dyer

2:00 Pm - 3:00 Pm
Keynote: Brian L. Weiss M.D.

3:30 Pm - 3:50 Pm
Keynote: Nick Ortner

3:50 Pm - 4:10 Pm
Keynote: Nancy Levin

4:10 Pm - 4:30 Pm
Keynote: Meggan Watterson

4:30 Pm - 5:30 Pm
Keynote: Tim Ryan

7:00 Pm - 8:30 Pm
Keynote: Doreen Virtue

[Tumbulu]

32. What a wonderful group!

So much better than the religion group! Thanks Kentauros for volunteering to host. You will do a great job I'm sure.