As an advocate for the religious clauses of the first amendment of the Constitution, Dr. Jackson will talk about

(1) the definition of the term “religion” and its application to the religious clauses of the first amendment

(2) the historical and modern usage of the phrase, “separation of Church and State”

(3) his concern how this phrase discriminates against the Christian Church resulting in the neglect of other religions that are active in the public square

(4) and how this phrase is out-of-date in light of the America’s multi-religious society.

His goal is to further respectful discussion between Christian leaders and organizations active in protecting America from endorsing the establishment of a religion.

Dr. Andrew Jackson earned his bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in Bible and Christian theology. He grew up in Seattle and served for over 25 years as a Protestant pastor (ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church) in two very large churches, and as a seminary professor. Although he has traveled worldwide and experienced the regions of all major religions, his specialties are the Islamic nation of Turkey and the Middle East. Today, his primary focus is on writing and teaching world religions at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. His wife, Barbara, is an emergency room nurse, and he has three adult children and three grandchildren.

BOD meeting to follow.

The November AU Phoenix General Membership meeting will be held at the same time and location as the meeting which will feature Michael L. Weinstein from Military Religious Freedom Foundation speaking about "Religious Extremism in the U.S. Military: Dangers and Implications"

BOD meeting to follow.

A very informative and thought provoking presentation.

To be followed by a BOD meeting. Note: New afternoon meeting time.

Since 1992, the Rev. Barry Lynn has served as executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. An accomplioshed speaker and lecturer, Lynn has appeared frequently on television and radio broadcasts to offer analysis of First Ammendment issues. A member of the Washington D.C. and Supreme Court bar, Lynn earned his law degree from Georgetown University in 1978. In addition,he received his theology degree from the Boston University School of Theology in 1973.

See March 18th Meeting.

See March 18th. Meeting.

To be followed by BOD meeting

To be followed by BOD meeting.

Home Town Buffet: Tell the cashier you are with AU to get our special $8.50 price. The program starts at 9:30AM.

Food purchase is not required. If you do not wish to eat, tell the cashier you are here for the AU meeting and you'll be directed to the back room.

Home Town Buffet: Tell the cashier you are with AU to get our special $11.00 price. The program starts at 9:30AM. **This is Mother's Day, the restaurant's biggest day, so we will be using the smaller private room way in the back. Also, the buffet will be extra-special and the cost will be $11.00--for this meeting only.**

Food purchase is not required. If you do not wish to eat, tell the cashier you are here for the AU meeting and you'll be directed to the back room.

It's been one year! Join us at our first Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker: Dr. Eugenie Scott.

This is our first Annual Meeting.

We are excited and honored to have as our Keynote Speaker Dr. Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of National Center for Science Education (NCSE).

"Creationism, Evolution, Education - and Politics"

Teaching evolution in today's schools is a potential minefield. Dr. Scott will present the history, recent court rulings (Kitzmiller v Dover) and how educators can best handle difficult questions from students and parents.

Dr. Scott's presentation is to help to launch our Americans United chaper project "Academic Integrity" which will support the complete, robust, and factual teaching of evolution in our schools.

As this is our first Annual Meeting, the new officers and board will be introduced.

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 1:30pm, program starts at 2:00pm.

After the program, Dr. Scott will join us at Los Olivos Mexican Patio, 7328 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 for no-host drinks and/or dinner. (The back room is reserved starting at 4:30pm. The restaurant does not offer separate checks, so everyone is responsible for their own portion. An 18% gratuity will be automatically added.)

Contact Anne Mardick, President Greater Phoenix Chapter, for more information: auarizona@gmail.com, 602-492-3133.

“We will elect Officers/Board Members at this meeting!”

Join us for breakfast and socializing at 9:00AM. The program starts at 9:30AM.

(Food purchase is not required. If you do not wish to eat, tell the cashier you are here for the AU meeting and you'll be cheerfully directed to the back room. You may also purchase coffee/beverages only.)

This meeting we will be voting on the officers for next year. No further nominations were received so here is the final roster:

President: Anne Mardick
Vice-President (2): Ed Casper and Zenaido Quintana
Treasurer: Mike Franklin
Secretary (2): Judy Pratt and Jennifer White
Members at large (3): Margot Champagne, Ken La Kind, Debbie Neill, and Gordon Posner
Agenda:

Welcome & opening remarks
Vote for officers/board
Speaker’s Bureau update
Review Legislative activities

Announce surprise keynote speaker for Annual Meeting Sunday April 17th, Scottsdale Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 1:30PM the doors will open & program will start at 2:00PM. After the program, we will walk/drive to the nearby Los Olivos Mexican Restaurant, 7328 2nd Street, Scottsdale and our special guest will join us!

Adjourn