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General InformationRight Relationship TeamOne of the resources available to all attendees throughout GAis the Right Relationship Team. The Right Relationship Teamexists to listen and engage with people who have experiencedany form of oppression or identity based marginalization whileat General Assembly. We know from experience at GAs pastthat we are still learning how to avoid perpetuating the biasesof the larger culture amongst ourselves. GA is among themost diverse gatherings of UUs and in this setting we knowwe are going to make mistakes. People will make hurtfulassumptions about other people based on their actual orperceived race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientationor other identities. When that happens, it our sincere hopethat GA attendees will take it as an opportunity for learninghow to engage in ways that are not oppressive. Should youneed assistance naming your experience, speaking withothers involved or exploring how to make amends, the RightRelationship Team will be there to help. They will make a dailyreport about our collective experience during plenary sessions.When they believe it may be helpful, the Team will respectfullyand anonymously share stories of hurtful assumptions thathave been made so that we might all learn together how togrow more fully into right relationship. Check the “Welcometo GA” newsletter to learn how to reach a member of the RightRelationship Team.SafetyFor safety reasons, we suggest the following common-senseprecautions for any visit to an unfamiliar city. Remove yourname badge when leaving the convention area. Walk “smart”– know your destination and the best way to reach it. Stayin populated areas; avoid alleys and short-cuts. Establish a“buddy” system with another attendee, especially at night.Build your awareness of unknown surroundings by reviewinginformation on the area, especially maps and guides.Service of the Living TraditionThe Service of the Living Tradition, honoring the ministryof fellowshipped and credentialed UU religious leaders, willbe held Saturday from 8:300 pm – 10:00 pm, in Hall 2C of theKentucky International Convention Center. It is open to all.See page 41 for more details.Service ProjectOur 2013 Service Project will benefit the Interfaith Power &Light. The mission of Interfaith Power & Light is to be faithfulstewards of creation by responding to global warming and thesocial injustices it creates by promoting energy conservation,energy efficiency, and renewable energy. This campaign intendsto protect the earth’s ecosystems, safeguard the health of allcreation, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all. Youcan read about them at interfaithpowerandlight.org. You canlearn about the state affiliate, Kentucky Interfaith Power andLight and their various projects and community engagement(including the Greening West Louisville program) atwww.kentuckyipl.org.Sunday Morning WorshipJoin us for the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship.This powerful, communal worship experience will take placein Hall 2C of the Kentucky International Convention Centeron Sunday morning, June 23 at 9:00 am. Members of thepublic are welcome to attend Sunday Worship. See page 42 foradditional information on the service.Volunteer CommitteeThe Volunteer Committee is a group of dedicated individuals,drawn primarily from our host, the Heartland District,who have worked very hard to make this General Assemblypossible.Jill Sampson, District CoordinatorKaren Araujo, Registration CoordinatorMarlene Brown, Usher CoordinatorPatty Cameron, Accessibility Services CoordinatorBrian Daly, Information Services CoordinatorGina Grubb, Technical DirectorKathy Rogers, Administrative AssistantMark Steiner, Special Events CoordinatorKathy Thackeray, Ambiance CoordinatorVolunteer HeadquartersThe Volunteer Headquarters in conjunction with the GAOffice is located in room 116 of the Kentucky InternationalConvention Center. Staffed by volunteers, it serves as acoordinating center for the Volunteer Committee and providesa Lost and Found service. Office Hours:Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pmWednesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pmThursday 7:30 am – 8:30 pmFriday 7:30 am – 8:30 pmSaturday 7:30 am – 8:30 pmSunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pmYouth CaucusYouth Caucus is a series of programs and events during GAorganized by and for high-school-aged youth. Youth are alsoencouraged to attend other GA programming. UUs of all agesare welcome to attend youth events. The schedule of YouthCaucus business meetings and events can be found on page 13.8 2013 General Assembly