Comments on: Could We Hold the Ultimate Atheist Conference? http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/ by Hemant Mehta Sun, 27 May 2012 12:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: danglesnipesdaniel http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-634122 danglesnipesdaniel Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:06:50 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-634122 Hey my name's Daniel and I'm trying to connect with other Atheists out there. Does anyone have any advice on how I could get involved with the movement? I'm a 24 year old Business Management student at Wayne State University in Michigan but I also have the gift of gab and I can write very well. I'm also a good musician. I just want to contribute to the Atheist Movement to the best of my ability because I know that the world will benefit when it's inhabitants become more rational. Thanks. Hey my name’s Daniel and I’m trying to connect with other Atheists out there. Does anyone have any advice on how I could get involved with the movement? I’m a 24 year old Business Management student at Wayne State University in Michigan but I also have the gift of gab and I can write very well. I’m also a good musician. I just want to contribute to the Atheist Movement to the best of my ability because I know that the world will benefit when it’s inhabitants become more rational. Thanks.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-533519 Debbie Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:31:54 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-533519 <strong>April</strong> is a less hectic month for me than October. It seems the whole country is getting back to school in September, and gearing up for Thanksgiving in November, so October seems like the month to rest and take a breath. Also, there are several competing conventions already planned during late September and into October (CFI, FFRF, AAI...?) I feel as if I have fewer demands on April from outside pressures (school schedules and holidays), and can better anticipate my attendance. That being said...I'll be there NO MATTER WHAT! April is a less hectic month for me than October. It seems the whole country is getting back to school in September, and gearing up for Thanksgiving in November, so October seems like the month to rest and take a breath. Also, there are several competing conventions already planned during late September and into October (CFI, FFRF, AAI…?)

I feel as if I have fewer demands on April from outside pressures (school schedules and holidays), and can better anticipate my attendance.

That being said…I’ll be there NO MATTER WHAT!

]]> By: Vern Gimble http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-530902 Vern Gimble Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:34:22 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-530902 You need to seriously think about building up this blog into a major player in this field. You clearly have a solid understanding of the topics all of us are looking for on this site anyways and you could possibly even earn a dollar or two off of some offers. I would dive into following recent news and increasing the amount of posts you make and I guarantee you'd begin seeing some great traffic in the near future. Just a brainstorm, good luck regardless! You need to seriously think about building up this blog into a major player in this field. You clearly have a solid understanding of the topics all of us are looking for on this site anyways and you could possibly even earn a dollar or two off of some offers. I would dive into following recent news and increasing the amount of posts you make and I guarantee you’d begin seeing some great traffic in the near future. Just a brainstorm, good luck regardless!

]]> By: Margaret Downey http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-450717 Margaret Downey Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:42:18 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-450717 The 2013 Unity Event Committee is now discussing which month such an event should take place. There are two months that are to be narrowed down to one. Please tell me if you prefer April or October and why. You can respond here or at: downey1@downey1.cnc.net The 2013 Unity Event Committee is now discussing which month such an event should take place. There are two months that are to be narrowed down to one.

Please tell me if you prefer April or October and why.

You can respond here or at: downey1@downey1.cnc.net

]]> By: Margaret Downey http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-422438 Margaret Downey Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:36:38 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-422438 The 2010 HEADS meeting (a yearly meeting that includes representatives from all major nontheist groups in the nation) that took place the weekend of January 9, 2010 was very productive. The 2013 Unity Convention proposal I presented was met with a lot of interest. We ran out of time discussing the subject as it is a very complex proposal. There are some challenges to overcome, most of which revolve around economic concerns. I was given the encouragement to form a working group and many of the national leaders volunteered to serve on it. Now that the unity convention seed has been planted, a committee will figure out the details. I appreciated all the wonderful commentary submitted by members of this blog. The committee will keep you informed of the progress, but we want your continued input. The first step is to find grants. Please let us know if you have connections to or contact information for individuals, granting agencies, businesses, television producers or independent film companies that might be interested in funding a 2013 unity convention. The next steps are: Designing a program (agenda, events, workshops, entertainment, program topics, speech topics and speakers) Selecting the name of a unity convention Creating a logo Please get involved today by contacting the newly formed committee of which I am the temporary chair. You can leave messages at: downey1@downey1.cnc.net Please place "2013 Unity Event" in the subject line. Thanks, again for your interest. The 2010 HEADS meeting (a yearly meeting that includes representatives from all major nontheist groups in the nation) that took place the weekend of January 9, 2010 was very productive.

The 2013 Unity Convention proposal I presented was met with a lot of interest. We ran out of time discussing the subject as it is a very complex proposal. There are some challenges to overcome, most of which revolve around economic concerns.

I was given the encouragement to form a working group and many of the national leaders volunteered to serve on it. Now that the unity convention seed has been planted, a committee will figure out the details.

I appreciated all the wonderful commentary submitted by members of this blog. The committee will keep you informed of the progress, but we want your continued input.

The first step is to find grants. Please let us know if you have connections to or contact information for individuals, granting agencies, businesses, television producers or independent film companies that might be interested in funding a 2013 unity convention.

The next steps are:

Designing a program
(agenda, events, workshops, entertainment, program topics, speech topics and speakers)

Selecting the name of a unity convention

Creating a logo

Please get involved today by contacting the newly formed committee of which I am the temporary chair. You can leave messages at:

downey1@downey1.cnc.net

Please place “2013 Unity Event” in the subject line.

Thanks, again for your interest.

]]> By: kathy abrams http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-419534 kathy abrams Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:06:54 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-419534 Count me in. There is no time to loose. Count me in. There is no time to loose.

]]> By: Peter http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418459 Peter Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:13:42 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418459 Would love to attend, but being on the other side of the world, I don't think it's likely. I would like to see a simultaneous "International day of unity", where active local groups could stage events in support of a world wide movement. Just my 2c Would love to attend, but being on the other side of the world, I don’t think it’s likely. I would like to see a simultaneous “International day of unity”, where active local groups could stage events in support of a world wide movement. Just my 2c

]]> By: ellie http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418439 ellie Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:25:52 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418439 Count me in! Count me in!

]]> By: arensb http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418424 arensb Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:20:38 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418424 I live near DC, so I'd certainly try to attend. I live near DC, so I’d certainly try to attend.

]]> By: Joreth http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418406 Joreth Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:34:03 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/01/20/could-we-hold-the-ultimate-atheist-conference/#comment-418406 PZ suggested 2013 as a reasonable goal, and to let you know if we wanted to attend something like this, so I'm raising my hand! PZ suggested 2013 as a reasonable goal, and to let you know if we wanted to attend something like this, so I’m raising my hand!

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