May is an important month for many reasons- holidays like Mother's Day and Memorial Day happen, as well as many other big events like the May Day March in Washington, DC.  It is also a very important month for the Ethical Society, as we celebrate the formation of the Ethical Society almost 150 years ago in May, 1876. We may not be a huge movement, but I believe that we offer something that is needed by many people, a place to meet together to discuss how we can be more ethical human beings and where we can find support through both joyous occasions and difficult life challenges.  

For myself and the board, one of those challenges this month is completing the budget for our next fiscal year.  As we work on the budget in May, it is important for us to confirm the pledges from each member, or to confirm if any member is unable to pledge due to financial or other difficulties. Many thanks to those who have already responded to the pledge campaign.   If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes and fill out the pledge form online, or follow the instructions in the last NoVES newsletter. If you have any questions about pledging or have difficulties using the online form, please contact me or anyone else on the board as soon as possible. Your efforts to support our society are vitally important and make a difference!

From your President, 

Chris Van Dyke