Thursday, June 26, 2008
CAMPUS FRIENDS MEETING
18 June 2008
Monthly Meeting for Business
Ellis Room, Friendly Center
Unapproved Minutes
PRESENT: Patricia Thomas, Lenna Mae Gara, Ruth and Roy Joe Stuckey, Dale Hayes, Canby Jones, Bob Powell
Friends gathered with a time of centering and a query from WYM Queries.
Minutes of the May meeting
Several typographical errors were pointed out. With these corrections, the minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Dale Hayes – attached to these minutes
The rate of giving still lags behind that necessary to meet our discretionary contributions. It was suggested that the clerk send out a letter to friends outlining the situation and requesting additional contributions to help meet our goals. The meeting approved. The letter is attached to these minutes.
The report was approved.
Ministry & Counsel – Roger Schroeder
Eleventh Hour DVD
Bob Powell reviewed the DVD and reported that it was a useful summary of environmental issues, except for global warming. The producers were apparently reluctant to replow ground already well covered by Al Gore’s An Independent Truth. As such, it is in keeping with the Quaker aim “We seek an Earth renewed.” However, at 90 minutes it is too long to include in any of our normal meetings. Bob suggested that we consult with the downtown meeting to see whether they would be interested in co-hosting a showing that would be open to the community at large. Local conservation groups might also be interested. The committee approved.
Retreat
The fall retreat has been fixed for 26-28 Sep at Quaker Knoll Camp. Hereafter, we intend to have one retreat per year in the fall. The committee resolved to ask meeting for business to appoint a committee to oversee the retreat.
Health of members was reviewed.
The report was approved.
Old Business
Retreat Committee
The meeting approved appointing a retreat committee. Patricia will check to see if Ron Rembert is still interested in doing a retreat on the theme of prayer.
Fifth Sunday
The next Fifth Sunday program will take place after meeting for worship on Sunday, 29 Jun. Patricia Thomas will speak. Coffee and cookies will be served at the rise of meeting. Bob Powell will bring cookies and Patricia will make coffee.
Wilmington Yearly Meeting Lunch Hosting
Campus Friends Meeting will host lunch at WYM on Saturday, 26 Jul, from 12:30-2:00. Patricia will have menus from Jen’s Deli for friends to choose from. We need volunteers handle that process, collect money, etc. We have obtained permission to use the big classroom upstairs in Boyd. An elevator is available. Patricia suggested we bring flowers, etc., to brighten up the room. Details will be firmed up in the June meeting for business. Friends interested in taking part are requested to make themselves known to Patricia.
New Business
Miami Quarterly Meeting- advanced warning
Campus Friends Meeting are on tap to host on 18 Oct 09.
Wilmington Yearly Meeting Request
Monthly meetings are requested to come to yearly meeting prepared to approve the new Faith and Practice. The new Faith and Practice will be presented as an open document incorporating all the changes minuted by WYM since the last revision, but leaving open contentious issues which require action by yearly meeting. As minutes are agreed, they will be added. The alternative is to disapprove issuing a new Faith and Practice until all these issues have been resolved, leaving the meeting without an updated document for years longer.
The meeting instructed the clerk to inform yearly meeting that Campus Friends Meeting approves issuing the new Faith and Practice as an open document.
Iowa Flood Relief
Iowa Yearly Meeting is setting up an account to receive donations for flood relief. Further word will be forthcoming as actions are taken.
Wilmington Friends Church Picnic
The downtown meeting has invited Campus Friends to join them in their annual picnic. The picnic will take place at the Henry Farm on Melvin Road on 29 Jun from noon onwards. Bring lawn chairs, table service, and food to share.
The meeting concluded with a period of silent worship.
NEXT MEETING FOR BUSINESS – 16 Jul 08 -7:00PM - ELLIS ROOM
Patricia Thomas, Presiding Clerk
pcthomas42@hughes.net
Bob Powell, Recording Clerk
rdp1710@gmail.com
CAMPUS FRIENDS MEETING
Wilmington College
Box 651
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
June 23, 2008
Dear Friends:
We write to inform you of a shortfall in Campus Friends budget as we approach the July 31, 2008 end of our fiscal year. The treasurer reported at our June meeting for business that we do not have sufficient funds in our account to cover the discretionary contributions we have budgeted. The amount currently available in our general fund account is just under $1300, and we have budgeted end-of-year expenditures of $2305 to support the various Quaker organizations to which we ordinarily contribute. With little more than one month remaining in the fiscal year, we need approximately $2500 in order to end the fiscal year at a point near where we began.
We do not require people to tithe, pledge, or commit themselves to giving to Campus Friends Meeting. We trust, however, that each of you values the good work the Meeting and the organizations which it supports do among its members, the Religious Society of Friends, and the world at large. We humbly request that you look into your hearts and contribute to Campus Friends as you are able at this time.
Yours in the Light,
Patricia Thomas
Presiding Clerk ¶ 3:47 PM
18 June 2008
Monthly Meeting for Business
Ellis Room, Friendly Center
Unapproved Minutes
PRESENT: Patricia Thomas, Lenna Mae Gara, Ruth and Roy Joe Stuckey, Dale Hayes, Canby Jones, Bob Powell
Friends gathered with a time of centering and a query from WYM Queries.
Minutes of the May meeting
Several typographical errors were pointed out. With these corrections, the minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Dale Hayes – attached to these minutes
The rate of giving still lags behind that necessary to meet our discretionary contributions. It was suggested that the clerk send out a letter to friends outlining the situation and requesting additional contributions to help meet our goals. The meeting approved. The letter is attached to these minutes.
The report was approved.
Ministry & Counsel – Roger Schroeder
Eleventh Hour DVD
Bob Powell reviewed the DVD and reported that it was a useful summary of environmental issues, except for global warming. The producers were apparently reluctant to replow ground already well covered by Al Gore’s An Independent Truth. As such, it is in keeping with the Quaker aim “We seek an Earth renewed.” However, at 90 minutes it is too long to include in any of our normal meetings. Bob suggested that we consult with the downtown meeting to see whether they would be interested in co-hosting a showing that would be open to the community at large. Local conservation groups might also be interested. The committee approved.
Retreat
The fall retreat has been fixed for 26-28 Sep at Quaker Knoll Camp. Hereafter, we intend to have one retreat per year in the fall. The committee resolved to ask meeting for business to appoint a committee to oversee the retreat.
Health of members was reviewed.
The report was approved.
Old Business
Retreat Committee
The meeting approved appointing a retreat committee. Patricia will check to see if Ron Rembert is still interested in doing a retreat on the theme of prayer.
Fifth Sunday
The next Fifth Sunday program will take place after meeting for worship on Sunday, 29 Jun. Patricia Thomas will speak. Coffee and cookies will be served at the rise of meeting. Bob Powell will bring cookies and Patricia will make coffee.
Wilmington Yearly Meeting Lunch Hosting
Campus Friends Meeting will host lunch at WYM on Saturday, 26 Jul, from 12:30-2:00. Patricia will have menus from Jen’s Deli for friends to choose from. We need volunteers handle that process, collect money, etc. We have obtained permission to use the big classroom upstairs in Boyd. An elevator is available. Patricia suggested we bring flowers, etc., to brighten up the room. Details will be firmed up in the June meeting for business. Friends interested in taking part are requested to make themselves known to Patricia.
New Business
Miami Quarterly Meeting- advanced warning
Campus Friends Meeting are on tap to host on 18 Oct 09.
Wilmington Yearly Meeting Request
Monthly meetings are requested to come to yearly meeting prepared to approve the new Faith and Practice. The new Faith and Practice will be presented as an open document incorporating all the changes minuted by WYM since the last revision, but leaving open contentious issues which require action by yearly meeting. As minutes are agreed, they will be added. The alternative is to disapprove issuing a new Faith and Practice until all these issues have been resolved, leaving the meeting without an updated document for years longer.
The meeting instructed the clerk to inform yearly meeting that Campus Friends Meeting approves issuing the new Faith and Practice as an open document.
Iowa Flood Relief
Iowa Yearly Meeting is setting up an account to receive donations for flood relief. Further word will be forthcoming as actions are taken.
Wilmington Friends Church Picnic
The downtown meeting has invited Campus Friends to join them in their annual picnic. The picnic will take place at the Henry Farm on Melvin Road on 29 Jun from noon onwards. Bring lawn chairs, table service, and food to share.
The meeting concluded with a period of silent worship.
NEXT MEETING FOR BUSINESS – 16 Jul 08 -7:00PM - ELLIS ROOM
Patricia Thomas, Presiding Clerk
pcthomas42@hughes.net
Bob Powell, Recording Clerk
rdp1710@gmail.com
CAMPUS FRIENDS MEETING
Wilmington College
Box 651
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
June 23, 2008
Dear Friends:
We write to inform you of a shortfall in Campus Friends budget as we approach the July 31, 2008 end of our fiscal year. The treasurer reported at our June meeting for business that we do not have sufficient funds in our account to cover the discretionary contributions we have budgeted. The amount currently available in our general fund account is just under $1300, and we have budgeted end-of-year expenditures of $2305 to support the various Quaker organizations to which we ordinarily contribute. With little more than one month remaining in the fiscal year, we need approximately $2500 in order to end the fiscal year at a point near where we began.
We do not require people to tithe, pledge, or commit themselves to giving to Campus Friends Meeting. We trust, however, that each of you values the good work the Meeting and the organizations which it supports do among its members, the Religious Society of Friends, and the world at large. We humbly request that you look into your hearts and contribute to Campus Friends as you are able at this time.
Yours in the Light,
Patricia Thomas
Presiding Clerk ¶ 3:47 PM
