OMD UU Minister's Association
You can find information about the national organization of the UU Minister's Association, its membership requirements and its work at the UUMA website at www.uuma.org
Learn about OMDUUMA ~ OMDUUMA Retreats ~ Member Expectations ~ OMDUUMA Officers ~ OMDUUMA Members ~ Evans Scholarship ~ Pay Dues Online
What is the OMDUUMA?
WHO? OMDUUMA is open to all persons who are members of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association. Students who wish to attend OMDUUMA are welcome to attend, however, they must be UUMA student members. UUMA Interns and interims are always welcome.
WHAT? OMDUUMA stands for the Ohio Meadville District Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association. OMDUUMA meets twice a year for two evenings and two half days (generally Monday lunch – Wednesday lunch). All members of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association in good standing are welcome to attend. We also meet for dinner on the Friday night prior to the Annual District Assembly (the location changes every year).
OMDUUMA Retreat Information
WHEN? The Fall Retreat will be September 27-29, 2010 at Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center. Retreats are generally held during either the last week of September or the first week of October, and the last week of January or the first week of February.
CHANGES FROM PAST YEARS
Due to additional transaction fees we must pay for credit cards, you may choose to register online and them mail in a check or pay a higher fee and charge it to your credit card as part of the registration process.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All participants needs to register your intent to attend the retreat by Saturday, September 18, 2010 to avoid incurring late fees. To do this you have three options (options listed in order of preference):
- You can complete your registration form and submit your payment electronically on this site. We do charge a higher fee for those who chose to use their credit card, due to the transaction fees we must pay. Click here to register online.
- You can register with the online registration form and then mail a check to the treasurer, following the instructions on your confirmation email.
- You can complete your registration form, print it out and mail it to the treasurer along with your check. Please make your checks payable to OMDUUMA. Click here to download the form as word file or a pdf file.
- You can send your intent to register by emailing the treasurer at zimlar at juno.com. If you elect this option your completed registration form and payment must be received by the treasurer by Saturday, September 18, 2010.
For retreat details, please consult your Fall OMDUUMA newsletter.
WHERE?
Our Lade of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin St, Fremont, OH 43420. You can learn more about the retreat center at http://www.pinesretreat.org/
WHY?
To build collegial relationships; to be supported and to support other colleagues; for rest and renewal. One retreat each year features an outside speaker/presenter on a topic of interest to OMDUUMA colleagues.
HOW MUCH?
Cost for entire retreat is $150 or $155 for those paying by credit card. Sorry, we cannot give partial or day rates. Those colleagues who would like to attend but need financial assistance are encouraged to apply for scholarships (see below).
SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
is available, particularly for those who are serving less than full-time or in community settings that do not provide professional expense account. Please contact the treasurer to request a scholarship. Scholarships given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Member Expectations
It is expected that every member of OMDUUMA will:
- Pay his/her dues to the chapter in full and on-time, unless other arrangements are made with the treasurer.
- Colleagues are expected to attend at least one out of the three events held (two retreats, one dinner).
- Colleagues are expected to notify a member of the Executive Team if s/he cannot attend an OMDUUMA event.
- Colleagues are expected to answer “yes” when asked to give service to OMDUUMA, unless under extreme or extraordinary circumstances would prevent one from doing so.
OMDUUMA Officers
President: Rev. Chris Neilson, minister Southwest UU Church, Berea, OH; email: minister at swuu.org
Vice President & Program Chair: Rev. Alma Crawford, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, PA; email: acrawford at first-unitarian-pgh.org
Treasurer: Renee Ruchtozke, UU Congregation of Greater Canton, OH; email: zimlar at juno.com
Secretary: Rev. Eric Meter, minister First UU Church, Columbus, OH; email: ericm at firstuucolumbus.org
Good Officer: Rev. David Herndon, minister, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, PA; email: dherndon at first-unitarian-pgh.org
Good Officer: To Be Elected
