Humanist SA—Vol 1, Issue 1
CAHS Convention—A Rousing Success
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from the tragic fate of the Nigerian
school girls to the absurdity of current
Australian politics; “but it is a kind of
blasphemy to suggest that god is
blessing Mr Abbot’s legislature.”
The night proceeded with the awarding
of the Outstanding Humanist Achiever
of t he Year to former President of the
W.A Humanist Society, Dennis Morris
for his contribution to Humanism in
Australia. Dennis was unable to travel
to Adelaide to accept in person so W.A.
delegate and current President, Steven
Modern accepted on his behalf.
South Australian President, Justin
Millikan,
presented
two
life
memberships of the HSSA to long time
members, Dick Clifford and Dorothy
Bell, in recognition of their contribution
to Humanism in South Australia and
their on going support for the
reforming of the organisation.
Smooth Sailing thanks to (L-R) Peter Toomer, Scott Sharrad, Justin Millikan, Stewart
Henderson and Janette Menhennet
Hugh gave an insightful talk about the
background to the challenges, the court
proceedings and the prospects for the
outcome.
Adelaide Uni who discussed Global
Warming and Dr Ian Musgrove also
from Adelaide Uni who talked about
the impact of the anti Vac’
movement.
A
very
The second big event of
“Hosting the
energetic question and
the weekend was the conference helped raise
answer session followed.
Sunday discussion panel
the profile of
on Science “Denialism”. Humanism in South After two days of heady
The final speaker for the night was Three areas of Science
debate and discussion it
Australia.”
Hugh Wilson from Queensland denial were covered by
was time to relax and
Humanists. Hugh flew to Adelaide from the panellists, Moira Clarke, former enjoy a little of what Adelaide can offer.
Canberra where he spent the week in Secular Party Candidate who gave a The sun sparkled upon attendees as
the High Court alongside Ron Williams talk about attacks on science in they made their way down to the
for the second High Court Challenge. education, Prof’ Barry Brooke from Torrens. After an eventful ride on the
historic Pop-eye they strolled through
The Sunday Panel
L-R: Professor Barry Brook, Moira Clarke, Dr Ian Musgrave
the Botanic Gardens to the Wine
Centre where the program for the
weekend concluded.
Hosting the conference helped raise
the profile of Humanism in South
Australia. It also promoted the
realisation for state members that the
HSSA, is part of a national, nay
international, organisation.
After the months of planning and work
organising the event it was an
exhilarating
and
educational
experience.
Janette Menhennet
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