Nov. 29: AU-Hawai'i Secretary elected to AU National Advisory Council: In a letter to Anson Chong, AU-Hawai'i secretary, dated Nov. 19, the national AU Exec. Director, Barry Lynn and AU President, John Webster noted: "At our recent meeting of the National Advisory Council, you were enthusiastically elected to serve another term, which begins immediately ... As a member of the National Advisory Council, you will receive regular updates on our activities. From time to time, we may call on you to help with specific church/state problems in your area ... " Chong, joined the Rochester, N.Y., chapter in 1993 and was elected to the NAC the next year. The Rochester chapter is one of the original chapters that gave birth to the national organization several decades ago.

Mitch Kahle, Church/State Seperation activist to speak at AU Annual MeetingWhen? Wed. Nov. 28 Time: 5pm to 7:30 p.m. Where? Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, on Kapiolani St. between Kawili and Lanikaula (across from the UH upper campus Old Gym entrance). Public invited. Members should refer to upcoming newsletter for agenda.

ALSO: Earlier that day, Mitch will speak at the U. of Hawaii, upper campus on "Being an Atheist in Hawaii" at noon, Mookini Library Lanai. Public Invited. Following the speech, AU is hosting Mitch at a luncheon in the nearby cafeteria. All are invited for this no-host event.

 

Statement Of The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director Of Americans United

At this time of national tragedy, we extend our deepest sympathy to the families of those killed and injured in the horrific attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. As a people, we cannot -- and will not -- allow these repugnant crimes to weaken our commitment to the American values of democracy, pluralism and freedom of conscience. Our nation stands united in our determination that terrorism will not triumph over constitutional government and that those guilty of these crimes will be brought to justice (posted 9/12/01 at main AU national site).