In 2008 our group voted to create a Winter Solstice Holiday Display to counter the nativity scene on the state capital ground.  We decided on a four sided display, with each side having a different educational theme, and plan to include holiday lights and garland to give our display a festive holiday appearance.  We then contacted the Secretary of State’s Office (SOSO), requesting that we be provided space for our exhibit in the area designated for such exhibits, as the annual nativity scene.

After submission of our request, and many follow-up phone calls, it became apparent that the SOSO was in stone wall mode, hoping we’d go away.  We did eventually receive a formal rejection letter, included above.  We submitted additional info to the SOSO, after receiving the letter, and asked if we could meet with those responsible for approving such displays, in order to clear up any questions they might have concerning what we had planned.  Their response was, “there’s not going to be a meeting”.  We decided it would be best to wait until this year to try again, getting an earlier start.

Here we are, back again this year, needing your help to accomplish this endeavor.

If you can make a small or large donation to help with the cost of materials, it would be greatly appreciated.  We plan to use this display for more than just a once a year Winter Solstice Holiday Display.  It will also be useful to educate the public at other events. PLEASE HELP!

Donations may also be sent here Arkansas Society of Freethinkers

P.O. Box 4135

Little Rock, AR 72214

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