Campus Friends Meeting
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Minutes of the October Meeting for Business
CAMPUS FRIENDS MEETING
October 25, 2006
Monthly Meeting for Business
Community Room, Friendly Center
Unapproved Minutes
PRESENT: Ron Rembert, Roger Schroeder, Richard Coleman, Lenna Mae Gara, Linda Sears, Canby Jones, Bob Powell
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
Sunday, Nov 5
9:15 Fellowship Breakfast, Kelly Rm 10
10:30 am Meeting for Worship,
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Linda Sears
Sunday, Nov 12
9:15 am Inner Search, Boyd Lobby
10:30 am Meeting for Worship
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Canby Jones
Tuesday, Nov 14
9:30 am Ministry and Counsel
Canby Jones’s apartment
Wednesday, Nov 15
7:00 pm Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
Ellis Room, Friendly Center
Sunday, Nov 19
9:15 am Inner Search, Boyd Lobby
10:30 am Meeting for Worship
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Bob Powell
Hymn singing at rise of meeting. Bob will pick the hymns.
Saturday, Dec 2
11:30 am (?) Serve lunch at Your Father’s Kitchen
Friends gathered with a time of centering and a query from WYM Queries.
Minutes of the September meeting
Many typographical errors were pointed out. With those emendations, the minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Dale Hayes – attached to these minutes
The meeting’s finances continue to track the budget.
The report was approved.
Ministry & Counsel – Roger Schroeder
Bookmark idea. The suggestion that the meeting adopt a bookmark containing all our relevant numbers and times was discussed. It was decided that the present materials we have available to visitors and new attenders are sufficient.
Expanded Sunday activities. Ministry and Counsel reported discussions on an idea forwarded by Violetta Trabandiene concerning expanding our Sunday worship activities beyond what we now have. Ministry and Counsel desired the opinions and suggestions of the meeting at large;, specifically, whether we feel the need for such an increase in activity and how often we would like to do it. Several suggestions were made. Some friends felt that the meeting might be getting overly programmed. The idea of friends of like mind adjourning to the General Denver for lunch after meeting was brought up again. Richard Coleman will speak to the General Denver about reserving a table for us. The meeting agreed that we wish to retain fellowship breakfast and hymn singing on the usual Sundays. The expanded activities would be contemplated for the intervening Sundays, with announcement of the activity at previous meeting for worship.
The meeting directed Ministry and Counsel to maintain watchful care of developing plans for expanded Sunday activities.
Appeal from Lucy Steinitz. Ministry and Counsel reported on an appeal brought to the meeting by Canby Jones on behalf of Lucy Steintiz, an alumna of Wilmington College who has been working for years in Namibia. The appeal cogently and succinctly delineates the catastrophic impact the AIDS epidemic is having on the social and economic institutions in Africa and contains a call for action by Quakers everywhere. Ministry and Counsel recommends taking the following steps:
The meeting approved both suggestions and directed Ministry and Counsel to draft the documents for approval by meeting for business.
Memorial minute for Phil Holmes. A draft memorial minute for Phil Holmes was presented. The meeting suggested that the passage concerning Phil’s trial and subsequent imprisonment be rewritten.
Health of members was reviewed
Inner Search will continue reading the writings of Hildegard of Bingen.
Ministry and Counsel will meet again at 9:30 am in Canby Jones’ apartment on Tuesday, Nov 14.
The report was approved.
Old Business
Meeting to host Youth Traveling Bible Study
The meeting hosted this ministry of Wilmington Yearly Meeting on Oct 15. A meal was provided and Patricia Thomas spoke on unprogrammed worship. The meeting was a success. We can anticipate being asked to do this again next year.
New Business
Nominating Committee. Roger Schroeder reported for the committee. The report is attached. All friends presently serving have agreed to continue. Essentially, the only change is that Ruth Stuckey has agreed to fill the vacancy on Ministry and Counsel created by the death of Phil Holmes.
The meeting approved the work of the nominating committee and expressed its gratitude for the service of members
Midweek meeting for worship. The midweek meeting for worship held last month for Ron Rembert’s student was successful. Ron asked if the meeting would be willing to hold another for another student that was unable to attend the first one. The meeting was agreeable. Ron will look further into it.
Outreach at Clinton County Youth Center. Lenna Mae Gara reported being contacted by Donna Thorpe about the meeting taking responsibility for supplying snacks at the Clinton County Youth Center for one week some time in the future. As almost thirty kids are involved, this is a not inconsiderable job and it is at an inconvenient time for most friends. Lenna Mae is willing to participate, but would need help. Friends recognize the need, but it is doubtful that this is something we can commit to taking on. Interested friends can contact Lenna Mae for further information.
Participation at Your Father’s Kitchen. Friends are reminded that the meeting will serve lunch at Your Father’s Kitchen on December 2. Linda Sears brought a request from her granddaughter’s Girl Scout troop to help. The meeting approved incorporating the girls in our ministry at Your Father’s Kitchen
State of the Society reports. Roger Schroeder reported that he has received instructions from Wilmington Yearly Meeting regarding submission of the annual State of the Society report. The meeting referred the matter to Ministry and Counsel and directed them to produce a draft in a timely manner.
The meeting concluded with a period of silent worship.
NEXT MEETING FOR BUSINESS – Wednesday, Nov 15 -7:30PM - ELLIS ROOM
Patricia Thomas, Presiding Clerk
Bob Powell, Recording Clerk
1217 N State Route 134
Wilmington, Ohio
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October 25, 2006
Monthly Meeting for Business
Community Room, Friendly Center
Unapproved Minutes
PRESENT: Ron Rembert, Roger Schroeder, Richard Coleman, Lenna Mae Gara, Linda Sears, Canby Jones, Bob Powell
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
Sunday, Nov 5
9:15 Fellowship Breakfast, Kelly Rm 10
10:30 am Meeting for Worship,
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Linda Sears
Sunday, Nov 12
9:15 am Inner Search, Boyd Lobby
10:30 am Meeting for Worship
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Canby Jones
Tuesday, Nov 14
9:30 am Ministry and Counsel
Canby Jones’s apartment
Wednesday, Nov 15
7:00 pm Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
Ellis Room, Friendly Center
Sunday, Nov 19
9:15 am Inner Search, Boyd Lobby
10:30 am Meeting for Worship
Quaker Heritage Center Meetinghouse
Greeter/Breaker: Bob Powell
Hymn singing at rise of meeting. Bob will pick the hymns.
Saturday, Dec 2
11:30 am (?) Serve lunch at Your Father’s Kitchen
Friends gathered with a time of centering and a query from WYM Queries.
Minutes of the September meeting
Many typographical errors were pointed out. With those emendations, the minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Dale Hayes – attached to these minutes
The meeting’s finances continue to track the budget.
The report was approved.
Ministry & Counsel – Roger Schroeder
Bookmark idea. The suggestion that the meeting adopt a bookmark containing all our relevant numbers and times was discussed. It was decided that the present materials we have available to visitors and new attenders are sufficient.
Expanded Sunday activities. Ministry and Counsel reported discussions on an idea forwarded by Violetta Trabandiene concerning expanding our Sunday worship activities beyond what we now have. Ministry and Counsel desired the opinions and suggestions of the meeting at large;, specifically, whether we feel the need for such an increase in activity and how often we would like to do it. Several suggestions were made. Some friends felt that the meeting might be getting overly programmed. The idea of friends of like mind adjourning to the General Denver for lunch after meeting was brought up again. Richard Coleman will speak to the General Denver about reserving a table for us. The meeting agreed that we wish to retain fellowship breakfast and hymn singing on the usual Sundays. The expanded activities would be contemplated for the intervening Sundays, with announcement of the activity at previous meeting for worship.
The meeting directed Ministry and Counsel to maintain watchful care of developing plans for expanded Sunday activities.
Appeal from Lucy Steinitz. Ministry and Counsel reported on an appeal brought to the meeting by Canby Jones on behalf of Lucy Steintiz, an alumna of Wilmington College who has been working for years in Namibia. The appeal cogently and succinctly delineates the catastrophic impact the AIDS epidemic is having on the social and economic institutions in Africa and contains a call for action by Quakers everywhere. Ministry and Counsel recommends taking the following steps:
- Send a letter to Lucy offering the support of Campus Friends Meeting in her work
- Draft a minute forwarding Lucy’s message to both yearly meetings and asking for their help and support
The meeting approved both suggestions and directed Ministry and Counsel to draft the documents for approval by meeting for business.
Memorial minute for Phil Holmes. A draft memorial minute for Phil Holmes was presented. The meeting suggested that the passage concerning Phil’s trial and subsequent imprisonment be rewritten.
Health of members was reviewed
Inner Search will continue reading the writings of Hildegard of Bingen.
Ministry and Counsel will meet again at 9:30 am in Canby Jones’ apartment on Tuesday, Nov 14.
The report was approved.
Old Business
Meeting to host Youth Traveling Bible Study
The meeting hosted this ministry of Wilmington Yearly Meeting on Oct 15. A meal was provided and Patricia Thomas spoke on unprogrammed worship. The meeting was a success. We can anticipate being asked to do this again next year.
New Business
Nominating Committee. Roger Schroeder reported for the committee. The report is attached. All friends presently serving have agreed to continue. Essentially, the only change is that Ruth Stuckey has agreed to fill the vacancy on Ministry and Counsel created by the death of Phil Holmes.
The meeting approved the work of the nominating committee and expressed its gratitude for the service of members
Midweek meeting for worship. The midweek meeting for worship held last month for Ron Rembert’s student was successful. Ron asked if the meeting would be willing to hold another for another student that was unable to attend the first one. The meeting was agreeable. Ron will look further into it.
Outreach at Clinton County Youth Center. Lenna Mae Gara reported being contacted by Donna Thorpe about the meeting taking responsibility for supplying snacks at the Clinton County Youth Center for one week some time in the future. As almost thirty kids are involved, this is a not inconsiderable job and it is at an inconvenient time for most friends. Lenna Mae is willing to participate, but would need help. Friends recognize the need, but it is doubtful that this is something we can commit to taking on. Interested friends can contact Lenna Mae for further information.
Participation at Your Father’s Kitchen. Friends are reminded that the meeting will serve lunch at Your Father’s Kitchen on December 2. Linda Sears brought a request from her granddaughter’s Girl Scout troop to help. The meeting approved incorporating the girls in our ministry at Your Father’s Kitchen
State of the Society reports. Roger Schroeder reported that he has received instructions from Wilmington Yearly Meeting regarding submission of the annual State of the Society report. The meeting referred the matter to Ministry and Counsel and directed them to produce a draft in a timely manner.
The meeting concluded with a period of silent worship.
NEXT MEETING FOR BUSINESS – Wednesday, Nov 15 -7:30PM - ELLIS ROOM
Patricia Thomas, Presiding Clerk
Bob Powell, Recording Clerk
1217 N State Route 134
Wilmington, Ohio
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