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COORDINATOR
George is responsible for organizing the Humanists at Barefoot Bay and, by unanimous vote of members comprising the group, was selected to continue in his leadership capacity. By way of background, George is a former member of the New York Ethical Culture Society; founding member of the Long Island Ethical Humanist Society; member of the American Humanist Association; member of the Humanists of Florida Association, and fundamentally an Agnostic Humanist, inspired by Felix Adler's version of the Golden Rule: "Act so as to elicit the best in others; in so doing, you will bring out the best in yourself." ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR
Ruth has lived in Barefoot Bay for 31 years. She has been President of the Friends of the Library and founding member and an officer in the Barefoot Bay Democratic Club for many years. She attended the first meeting of the Humanists and immediately joined when she realized she was in general agreement with the views expressed in "Humanist Aspirations." HUMANIST CELEBRANT What is a Humanist Celebrant? The function of a Humanist Celebrant is analogous to that of a minister, clergy person, pastor, priest, or rabbi. Counseling of a pastoral kind is often necessary for preparing a wedding or memorial. This is common to the practice of all clergy, and a Humanist Celebrant is expected to help clients sort out questions about ethics and morals as they apply to Humanism. Learn more at the Humanist Society Celebrant site. DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS
Tom, semi-retired, writes for three local newspapers and is a member of several Clubs. Most notably, he serves as the Director of Media Relations for the Humanists at Barefoot Bay. From childhood roots in Catholicism, his questioning mind travelled by way of Tom Paine's "Age of Reason" and the study of many philosophies, to Humanism as the closest to his beliefs. He is also an accomplished actor, singer and keyboard artist and, for eight years, was leading the chorus as first tenor for the Treasure Coast Opera Society. GUEST SPEAKER PROGRAMMER A regular member of the Humanists at Barefoot Bay, Bob has been a "thinker" both from his readings in philosophy and his university education in science (psychology). Now retired, Bob has founded "Daphne Foundation," a charitable organization to help the animals of Brevard County. Annually, this foundation presents the "James Herriot Award" to the Brevard veterinarian who has demonstrated the most humaneness toward animals. Bob is a proponent of "animal rights" for all animals, whether they be companion animals, farm animals, or wildlife. AUDIO/VIDEO LIBRARIAN
Following a four-year U.S. Navy enlistment, Jim obtained a degree in Physical Sciences but chose to stay with his career of teaching aircraft electronics to sailors. Now retired, Jim resides on a two-acre swamp in Malabar, Florida, where he enjoys growing bananas, pineapples and rice. Although an atheist, Jim respects everyone's right to search for and believe whatever religious truths they can find. WEBSITE MANAGER
Walt is retired but continues to pursue his primary hobbies: Marquetry and Computers. Although currently residing in Vero Beach, he still enjoys publishing the Barefoot Bay Homeowners Newsletter and remains active in the affairs of the Barefoot Bay Computer Club, particularly in the area of assisting members and friends with computer problems. Walt considers himself a freethinker whose religious viewpoints are based on facts and reason, independent of authority and established belief. He would welcome your comment and suggestions for improvement of the website. |
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