The meeting opened at 12:30 p.m. with 17 people present. Clerk Edwin Hinshaw opened with a reading
\nfrom Thomas Kelly\u2019s Testament of Devotion (page 124, \u201cLife from the Center\u201d).
\n1. It was noted that dear Friend, and member, Macy Whitehead passed away on May 16th. A service to
\ncelebrate his life will be held at the Phippsburg Center Church on Friday, May 25th
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\n2. Daphne Clement read a memorial minute for Barbara (Bobbie) Jordan. The minute was accepted with
\nappreciation. The minute will be published and forwarded to Falmouth Quarterly Meeting.
\n3. Leslie Manning will be traveling this summer with a concern for our sisters and brothers in Indiana
\nand Western Yearly Meetings. She requested a travel minute from Durham. It was approved that the Clerks
\nwill write a travel minute, which will be sent on to New England Yearly Meeting.
\n4. Sarah Sprogell reported for the Ad-Hoc Fundraising Committee. The committee sees as its task ways
\nto address the operational budget and has planned a presentation as a part of meeting for worship, which
\nwill happen May 27. The need to replenish the capital fund will be addressed in the autumn. The Meeting
\naccepted the report.
\n5. Katharine Hildebrandt brought the Treasurer Report for April. The total General Fund Income for
\nMarch was $7,191.32 and the Expenditures were $4,661.65. The year-to-date finances for the Operational
\nFund shows that Income for January 1 \u2013 April 30 period was $20,074.22 and the Expenses were $21,760.48.
\nThis means we are running a deficit of $1,686.26 for this four-month period for the Operational Budget.
\n(This does not include the $22,600 parsonage heating system, which was a capital expense in the General
\nFund.) Her report was accepted with gratitude.
\n6. Dorothy Hinshaw reported for Christian Education. Children\u2019s Day will be held on June 3rd.
\nMeeting youth will prepare a breakfast for all and will conduct the whole service that morning. The youth
\ngroup is requesting a second offering that day for the United Society of Friends Women International
\nChildren and Youth Project. This request was approved. Gift certificates will be given to the Meeting\u2019s
\ngraduates. They are Mitch Newlin, Jessica Sheldon, Reeve Wood, Erik Brooks and Katherine Perkins. An
\nevaluation of the Youth Minister is in process.
\n7. Nancy Marstaller reported for Ministry and Counsel. Nancy is now Clerk and Phyllis Wetherell is
\nnow recording clerk. Christian Education, Library Committee, Ministry and Counsel and Peace and
\nSocial Concerns are all now a part of the children\u2019s story rotation.
\nScott Barksdale has researched a Sound System (that includes hanging microphones) that should meet
\nthe needs of everyone in meeting. It will have earphones for anyone needing receiver assistance. The total
\ncost of this system will be between $1,600 and $1,760. Scott and Joe Godleski will install the system and
\nScott will help to maintain it and be our contact person for questions. The Woman\u2019s Society is ready to
\nprovide the funds for this up to $2000. This proposal was approved. We are very grateful that a sound
\nsystem will finally be happening.
\n8. Daphne Clement gave her pastor\u2019s report. The contemplative prayer and reading groups that have
\nbeen meeting mid-week through the year will be laid down for the summer. Her report was received with
\nappreciation.
\nMinutes of the meeting were approved during the meeting.
\nThe Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. with a period of worship.
\nRespectfully submitted,
\nSusan Rice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The meeting opened at 12:30 p.m. with 17 people present. Clerk Edwin Hinshaw opened with a reading from Thomas Kelly\u2019s Testament of Devotion (page 124, \u201cLife from the Center\u201d). 1. It was noted that dear Friend, and member, Macy Whitehead … Continue reading