New Board Elected for Humanist Society

You don’t have to be an Atheist or Agnostic to join or participate in Humanist Society of Santa Barbara activities — we encourage rational inquiry; scientific progress; artistic expression; human rights, compassion and social justice; environmental protection; and ethical behavior regardless of religious belief (or not). Membership and tax-deductible donations are invited at whatever level each individual can afford.

The Board of Directors of the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara, elected for 2010-2011 are:

– Ron Kronenberg, President

– Diane Krohn, Secretary

– Neal Rosenthal, Treasurer

– Jim Balter, Communications

– Wayne Beckman, Webmaster

– Sandy Garcia, Programs

– Andrew Hankin, Publicity

– Patricia Hiles, Caring Committee

– Joe Navarro, Activities

– Ray Stone, Newsletter Editor

– Mary Wilk, Membership

The Humanist Society of Santa Barbara is a 501(c)(3) Educational Nonprofit, established in 1995 as a secular community alternative to churches and other religious organizations. The public is invited to ten educational talks or films, twenty-four social dinners or brunches throughout the year, and a Summer Solstice party every June. In addition, there is a Winter Solstice dinner in December for members and guests only, and occasional celebrity visitor events. We publish a well-regarded newsletter, the “Secular Circular,” sent every month to our 160 members. Most months also have a Book Club discussion group.

Our next events will be:

– Saturday afternoon, November 20, “Behavioral Economics” with a Professor from UCSB;

– Sunday morning, November 28, Secular Thanksgiving Brunch;

– Saturday evening, December 18, members-only Winter Solstice dinner.

For information please phone 805-689-2716, e-mail , or visit our website