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Volunteer Network Conference Calls

Each month, UUSC hosts an hour-long conference call on a current topic or program. Recordings of the past calls listed below are available here for download.

May 2012: UUSC Spring Updates

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Our May call shared how UUSC merchandise and collaborations directly support our programs and mission, and announced the Annual Fund appeal.

Senior Associate of Economic Justice Ariel Jacobson shared statistics regarding the restaurant industry and the difficulties experienced by many tipped workers, and how UUSC's collaboration with the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) is working to improve wages and working conditions through our Choosing Compassionate Consumption campaign.  Several UUSC products were outlined as conscientious choices to make for Mothers' Day, graduation, coming of age and other special events, and a new collaboration with Two Degrees was discussed.  We also heard report from Shelley Moskowitz on the recent Haiti Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C.  Finally, Maxine Neil, director of institutional advancement, outlined the upcoming Annual Fund appeal, which begins May 15.

April 2012: Exciting Updates in UUSC Programs, and General Assembly

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Our April call announced and discussed updates with the UU College of Social Justice, UUSC’s Programs, Advocacy, and Action department, and UUSC’s plans during General Assembly. More info

March 2012: Choose Compassionate Consumption

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Our March discussion featured a fascinating history of the fair-trade movement and its original goals, leading up to the current erosion of fair-trade standards. More info

February 2012: The Human Right to Water

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Our February call focused on UUSC's partners, recent efforts, and upcoming opportunities in its work for the human right to water. More info

January 2012: UUSC’s Work for Civil Liberties, and Upcoming Opportunities

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Our January call focused on UUSC’s civil liberties work and opportunities for individuals and groups to participate. More info

December 2011: Year-End Updates and Preparing for 2012

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Our December call looked back at UUSC achievements in 2011 and forward to what’s coming in 2012. More info

November 2011: Advocacy Mobilizations, End-of-year Fundraising and Guest at Your Table Updates

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Our November call discussed several mobilization activities, outlined year-end fundraising plans and provided resource updates for Guest at Your Table. More info

October 2011: Guest at Your Table and Holiday Cards

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Our October call discussed Guest at Your Table, the holiday cards consignment program, and several mobilization and legislative updates More info

September 2011: Ongoing Campaigns in Environmental and Economic Justice

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Our September conference call presented updates regarding UUSC's work for the human right to water and economic justice. More info

June 2011: Overall Status of UUSC

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Our June conference call presented overall status as UUSC approaches the end of the fiscal year, thanked our volunteers for all their work, and shared details about UUSC activities during General Assembly. More info

May 2011: Annual Fund

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Our May conference call focused on how volunteers can help us meet our Annual Fund goal to raise $580,000 by June 30. More info

April 2011: Civil Liberties Program

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Our April conference call featured an overview of UUSC’s Civil Liberties Program and shared successful models for collaboration with volunteers and other organizations. More info

March 2011: Executive Staff and Strategic Plan

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Our March conference call provided reports from our executive staff, and introduced our five-year strategic plan for 2011-2015. More info

February 2011: Water Justice Is Flowing

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Our February conference call provided updates on cutting-edge environmental justice work and how congregations can get involved with water justice this spring. More info

January 2011: One-Year Commemoration of the Earthquake in Haiti

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Our January conference call provided program updates on UUSC's work in Haiti and presented opportunities for individuals and congregations to participate in this vital work. As one of the ongoing projects in Rights in Humanitarian Crises, the Haiti Earthquake Relief project is part of the Justice Sunday 2011 focus on delivering aid with dignity. More info

December 2010: Humanitarian Aid with Dignity

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Our December conference call discussed effective congregational social action initiatives with UUSC, in preparation for this year’s Justice Sunday program, which will highlight UUSC’s approach to delivering aid with dignity through our work in the Rights in Humanitarian Crises focus area.
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November 2010: Holiday Fundraising and Communications

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Our November conference call discussed how UUSC is planning to contact our supporters around the holidays and how we can work with the Volunteer Network to make our collective efforts even more successful.
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October 2010: Guest at Your Table Questions Answered

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Our October conference call featured tips for organizing Guest at Your Table, followed by discussion with program coordinators.
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September 2010: Fair-Trade Projects with UUSC

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Our September conference call discussed ways that congregations can get involved with UUSC’s fair trade work.
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June 2010: Institutional Updates: Finances, Strategic Plan, and General Assembly

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Our June call discussed UUSC’s current strategic planning, financial situation, the search for a new President and CEO, and General Assembly plans.
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May 2010: Defending Civil Liberties

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Our May call discussed UUSC’s civil liberties work in the United States and around the world.
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April 2010: Responding to the Earthquake in Haiti

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Our April conference call presented an overview of UUSC's work responding to the earthquake in Haiti.
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March 2010: Water Is a Human Right

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Our March conference call featured an update on environmental justice and a recap of our recent delegation to Guatemala.
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February 2010: Advancing Economic Justice

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Our February conference call presented an update on economic justice and this year's Justice Sunday program.
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January 2010: Engaging Congregations Creatively and Successfully

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Our January call featured UUSC volunteers talking about successful projects and strategies they have used.
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December 2009: UUSC's Work in Uganda

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Our December call highlighted UUSC's work in Uganda, helping people to return home after years of brutal conflict.
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November 2009: Water Justice Is Flowing

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Our November call featured an update on UUSC’s local and international water justice work.
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October 2009: Youth Rebuilding Gaza

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Our October conference call discussed UUSC's work in Gaza, which empowers youth to help lead renewal in their community.
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September 2009: Conversation with Charlie Clements

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Our September conference call featured UUSC President Charlie Clements discussing plans for the coming year and taking questions from participants.
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June 2009: UUSC Developing Climate Change Campaign

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Our June conference call addressed climate change and how UUSC will be shaping an increasing portion of its programmatic work around this pivotal issue.
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May 2009: The Economy, Human Rights, and You

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Our May volunteer network conference call discussed how the economy has impacted UUSC, how UUSC is working to address these new challenges, and how you can help.
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April 2009: Building Bridges for Civil Liberties

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Our April conference call focused on UUSC's Civil Liberties Program and its new initiative, Building Bridges for Civil Liberties.
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March 2009: Cyclone Nargis Crisis Response

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Our March conference call discussed UUSC's work in
Myanmar, particularly in response to Cyclone Nargis, which devastated the country last May. More info

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