Society of Edmonton Atheists

Tuesday, January 5, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome
Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Saturday, December 12, 7:00-late: Solstice party
Our Winter Solstice Party will be held at our President’s house this year.
It’s BYOB, and we’ll order pizza early in the evening.
All are welcome, but please note that he has a couple of dogs, so those with allergies may need to take some precautions. It is also suggested that attendees dress casually (ie, in something that they don’t mind a bit of the hair of the dog in).
9007 135A Avenue

Monday, December 14, 7:30-9pm: Fundamentalism vs. Moderate Christianity Discussion
Dr. David Goa, who was part of the interfaith symposium last year, will be joining us for a discussion about Christianity. Get your thinking caps on and come out for some intelligent conversation!
Elephant & Castle Pub (back room)
10200 102 Ave, City Centre Mall

Friday, November 27, 6:30pm OR Saturday, November 28, 11:20am: Blood Drive
We’re doing a two part blood drive this month, so pick at day and come join us. Or, donate when you can fit it in and feel the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from saving lives with science.

Tuesday, December 1, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome
Room #5, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Monday, December 14, 7:30-9pm: Fundamentalism vs. Moderate Christianity Discussion
Dr. David Goa, who was part of the interfaith symposium last year, will be joining us for a discussion about Christianity. Get your thinking caps on and come out for some intelligent conversation!
Elephant & Castle Pub (back room)
10200 102 Ave, City Centre Mall

Friday, November 13, 7-9pm: Pub Night
Elephant & Castle, City Centre Mall
Come on out for Friday the 13th and enjoy some godless drinking in the face of superstition.

Friday, November 27, 6pm OR Saturday, November 28, 1pm: Blood Drive
Let us know if you’re coming so that we can book spots. Or, donate when you can fit it in and feel the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from saving lives with science.

Tuesday, December 1, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome
Room #5, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Tuesday, November 2, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome
Room #5, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Well, hopefully I got your attention with the title. In September, we will be cleaning a stretch of Highway 2 (or the QE2 for you newfangled folks) just north of the Nisku overpass. In return, the province gives us a sign on that section of road. This is a busy stretch of road and a great place to have our name.

Tuesday, September 1, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome
Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Sunday, September 13, Time TBA: Road Cleanup - please RSVP (but don’t let us stop you if you didn’t)
QE2, north of the Nisku overpass. Check out the Facebook event, or email info@edmontonatheists.ca for more details, including carpooling plans. We need at least 9 people.

Monday, September 14, 7:30-9pm: On Topic #3 - everyone is welcome
Accent European Lounge, 8223 104 Street NW

The SEA, in association with CFI Alberta, and the UAAA is hosting a monthly On Topic series will delve into discussions revolving around science, reason, and secular issues. This month the topic is chosen by the SEA and will be the “nature of moderate religious belief in contrast to fundamentalism.” This an informal atmosphere, and there will be plenty of time for questions, conversation, and debate.

This event will be hosted at Accent European Lounge, which will be privately opened for our event. A full service coffee bar and lounge bar are available (but the kitchen will be closed.)

TBA - Blood drive
We will also have another blood drive in September, date TBA.

So, you may have been wondering, what has the SEA been up to in July? And, to be honest, it’s mostly been the Board sorting out business and tossing around ideas. But, we have a general meeting coming up, and we’ll be arranging another blood drive soon.

We’re also teaming up with the Edmonton Skeptics and the University of Alberta Atheists and Agnostics for monthly “On Topic” nights the second Monday of the month. There won’t be one in August, but last month’s was a couple of magicians with some interesting things to say about critical thinking and how easily people can be fooled.

Tuesday, August 4, 7 - 9 pm: General Meeting - everyone is welcome

Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

Thursday, June 25, 7 - 11 pm: Another movie night. Suggestions are welcome, so if you have something you would like to watch, please bring it. Meet in the lobby of Windsor Park Plaza beside the CIBC branch.

11135 - 83 Avenue NW

Tuesday, July 7, 7 - 9 pm: We’ve decided to have a person speak on something they’re interested in at each meeting. For July, we’ve had a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church offer to give a talk on biblical prophecy. Should be interesting.

Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

The blood drive in May was a great success. We had at least 15 people who donated on that day because of the SEA and a few more that probably did but didn’t tell us.

Membership Cards: Now that we have a good logo, we’ve created membership cards. If you would like to vote on issues for the society or get a card that says you’re a member in good standing, bring your $10 membership fee to any event or meeting and ask for a board member.

T-shirts: Although we won’t have them for the parade, we are in the process of getting t-shirts. Anyone is welcome to purchase one. The front will have our logo, and the back will read, “Atheism is a non-prophet organization.”

For the upcoming events:

Saturday, June 13, 2 pm - evening: We have a booth at the Gay Pride Parade again this year and will be marching in the parade. The booth will be at 102Ave, in front of the Stanley Milner Library from 2:30-7pm. We’re sharing it with the other atheist/skeptic groups in Edmonton, so come out and meet the UAAA and CFI Edmonton as well.

If you would like to join us in the parade, our theme is pirates (optional) and we will be marshalling at 108 St, just south of Jasper Ave at 1pm. Look for the banner (or pirates). If you would like to help out at the booth, please contact the SEA and let us know.

Saturday, June 20, 4 pm - evening: Come join us for our Summer Solstice Potluck and BBQ. Everyone is welcome. Please fill in whatever you are briging on this spreadsheet to avoid too many duplicates (but don’t let duplicates stop you…especially when they’re yummy).

Windsor Park Plaza, 11135-83 Avenue

You will need to take the outdoor stairwell off 83 Ave., which is the north side of the building. This will take you to the mezzanine, which is where we’ll be assembling.

Tuesday, July 7, 7 - 9 pm: We’ve decided to have a person speak on something they’re interested in at each meeting. For July, we’ve had a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church offer to give a talk on biblical prophecy. Should be interesting.

Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.

We elected a new board for the society, officially announced our new logo, agreed on some events for the year, and are planning to design t-shirts and membership cards. Keep an eye out for more updates.

New Board:
Paul R. Welke - President
Richard Robinson - Vice President
Frank Friesacher - Secretary
Marion Kilgour - Treasurer
Michael Vester - Past President
Darrell Aucoin - Director
Carl Grundberg - Director
Nathan Hinman - Director
Derek Veroni - Director

Large Upcoming Events:
Thursday, May 7, 5:15 - 7 pm: Day of Reason Blood Drive. In response to the US National Day of Prayer, we are doing something scientifically proven to save lives. Follow the instructions on the Facebook group to register, or email info (AT) edmontonatheists (DOT) ca.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=65434386938

Saturday, June 13, 2 pm - evening: We’ll be particiapting in the Pride Parade again this year and most likely have a booth as well. Last year was a definate success for the SEA and a lot of fun for everyone.

Next General Meeting:
Tuesday, May 5, 7 - 9 pm: Ask the nice security guards to let you up to 6th floor.
Room #7, 6th Floor, Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square