August, 2008

Introductions and Overview
Attendees were Jamie, Chris, Amy, Virginia, Christin, Whitney, Morgaine, Kim, and Bob White

Financials

For 2008, we've brought approximately $2260 and our goal was $1500 for the year, so we're doing well. $35.00 of the $250 budget has been spent for the annual CUUPS dues. The Masquerade ball has a separate budget, but CUUPS will still get credit for the money raised. Jamie will request another $35.00 check for 2009 CUUPS dues.

Education

TENTATIVE Class schedule for the year:
TONIGHT: Corn Dollies Workshop

No Meeting in September
October will be Cauldron Magick
December will be Kitchen Witchery

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven is a European based Goddess worship program. Mary has received the program and would like for CUUPS to teach this course, dates for this five-session course will be:
November 3rd, 10th, and 17th
December 8th, and the 15th

Wicca 101 will be held during January, February and March on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. The 3rd Wicca 101 class is on Imbolc. This is normally the "Wheel of the Year Class". Options were presented to members of Circles in the Woods CUUPS Council. The Decision reached was to move the class to February 9th.

Ritual Commitee

The ritual calendar for 2008:
August 16th ritual will be led by WitchCrafters
September 13th wll be led by Synergy Circle
A special ritual will be held during the Witches Masquerade led by Sirona
October 11th will be led by Circle of One
November 15th will be a Bardic Circle led by Lord Sunfire
December 13th will be led by As Always Coven

2009 calendar dates are still being discussed in committee.

The groups who perform rituals at Full Moon celebration are by invitation by Circles in the Wood CUUPS. The Wicca 101 class, Sacred Woods Coven, and Sacred Oaks Circle fill some rituals and other groups are invited for the remaining dates.

Out Reach

Autumn Meet is October 15th through the 19th in Georga. For more details see a member of Circles in the Woods CUUPS Council.

Buildings and Grounds

Normally the 2nd Saturday every month, 9 am. Come and help keep up the church! Inside and outside jobs are always availible. There is a setion under "About Us" at http://www.uutampa.org that lists things that need to be done.

Anyone who has gardening experience is welcome to hlp weed the herb garden. Please be aware many herbs look like weeds.

Witches Masquerade Planning Meeting is on August 17th after church.

Help is still needed to put up the village set the day before, as well as many other smaller jobs (such as running the bookstore, manning flower carts, baking treats for the sweet shop, and to help provide relief for other stations). Contact Mary to volunteer at gldnpuma@earthlink.net.

New Business

Brief safety updates were given based on recent events occurring at the church. Please be cautious if you are on the property by yourself. If you notice something strange on property, please contact a member of the church. Jamie is willing to provide her contact information if you need it. The suggestion was made to have a police presence at Masquerade, especially during ritual.

A discussion item was brought up to potentially do a spring fundraiser in March based on Interweave reconsidering their spring fundraiser. The decision was to hold off on bringing up doing anything unlil we get a definitive answer from Interweave.

In January or February we may have a concert opportunity. Chris or Jamie will contact Gloria to see if she's interested in being involved.

A CUUPS-related e-list has been created to communicate things such as CUUPS metings, additional classes, masquerade planning, and other pagan-related discussions. Visit http://www.uutampa.org and click on CUUPS for instructions on how to join.

The CUUPS council:

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be August 4th, 2008 at 7 p.m.