Minutes from Monthly Meeting for Business, 4th month

The meeting opened with a period of silent worship. Ten Friends were present. The clerk read the Queries for the fourth month and Friends reflected on how we keep simplicity in our lives.

Ministry and Oversight committee report: The State of the Meeting report was read for the second time and approved as read. A letter from a distant Friend was read requesting that her name be taken off the membership list of Clear Creek Monthly Meeting. After considering this request, M&O recommended accepting her resignation. Meeting approved this and the clerk will send a letter expressing our love and support and accepting her request. After being held over from last month, the membership of a new friend in Clear Creek Monthly Meeting was joyfully approved by the Meeting. A welcoming committee was formed. M&O is considering the question about using the phrase “messages that haven’t arisen to the level of vocal ministry” in the joys and concerns time after meeting. This is being considered in light of several questions that are arising regarding ministry issues in the Meeting and no decisions have been made yet.

The clerk read a letter from a distant Friend requesting a transfer of membership from Clear Creek to another meeting. This will be forwarded to M&O for their consideration.

The clerk brought a concern about items placed on the Wymondham room table, i.e., political bumper stickers and other items that might be viewed as an endorsement by the Meeting. This will also be forwarded to M&O for consideration of guidelines for items placed on the table.

Treasurer’s report: Combined income for the second and third months was $1732 and expenses were $2892.

Children’s Religious Education report: Today was CB’s last day with us as a childcare person. A presentation to honor her service is being planned for after meeting on the 20th. Meeting approved giving her a $50 gift from Meeting funds. Friends are also welcome to make additional contributions to increase that amount. Volunteers are still needed to be with the children in May.
Peace and Social Concerns committee report: Information and a DVD about cluster bombs is available, as well as others. A group showing will be scheduled after a future Meeting potluck.

FCNL report: They are having a great impact on Capitol Hill concerning green architecture after the completion of their new building. Friends are reminded that now is the time to be involved in political issues. Don’t wait for another time or assume someone else will do it.

OVYM Executive Committee: The clerk read a report of their last meeting, which included updates on Yearly Meeting sessions (now scheduled for July 30 to Aug 3) and issues related to the Yearly Meeting budget. They will want some numbers concerning what amount our Meeting is willing to covenant soon. This will be discussed at our May business meeting.

Correspondence: Friends Center in Philadelphia is asking for contributions toward a green redesign of their building. (pg.4, newsletter)

The minutes were read and approved.

Meeting closed with a brief period of waiting worship.