February 20, 2011
\nDurham Monthly Meeting of Friends, held February 20, 2011. Fifteen people were present.
\n1. Edwin Hinshaw, co-clerk, presented a reflection on two questions: \u201cCan we believe
\nwhat we see? Can we see what we believe?\u201d Three readings were shared.<\/p>\n
2. Linda Muller was appointed Recording Clerk for the day.<\/p>\n
3. Jo-an Jacobus reported on website design. Our domain name is durhamfriendsmeeting.org<\/p>\n
4. A New England Yearly Meeting of Friends Permanent Board letter regarding a mission statement was given to Adult Sunday School for review and comment.<\/p>\n
5. Katharine Hildebrandt, Treasurer, reported on year to date, pastor\u2019s package, and account balances. Budget report showed income $5855 and expenses $5699 for January. Reports attached and accepted with appreciation.<\/p>\n
6. David Reed presented the annual trustees report (attached). It was noted that interest and dividends from the cemetery funds covered the cemetery expenses for the year. Application forms for lots in Lunt Cemetery are available from the trustees. Report accepted with thanks. Upcoming additions for children\u2019s room: fold down changing table, paint, and shelves, to be paid through donation and Christian Education budget, were approved.
\nWe were reminded that the parsonage lot is in Tree Growth.<\/p>\n
7. Nancy Marstaller reported for Ministry and Counsel: State of Society report should be
\nforthcoming next monthly meeting. Pastor welcome dinners are continuing. REMINDER:
\nupcoming panel\/potluck\/discussion on the Friends United Meeting personnel policy is on 3\/6\/11, beginning directly after rise of meeting; clerks will plan to activate phone tree prior.
\nWendy will arrange child-care for the panel
\ntime.<\/p>\n
8. Pastor, Daphne Clement reported on many activities: including sharing with other Friends\u2019 pastors, visit to Portland Friends School, pastor\u2019s support committee, meeting with individuals. Report accepted with thanks.<\/p>\n
9. Wendy Schlotterbeck, Youth Minister, reported on the youth newspaper (Forever
\nFriends), which is greatly appreciated by Monthly Meeting, and youth activities such as a
\nget together with our new pastor, practice of Quaker listening, and making pretzel dough for Quarterly Meeting. Proceeds from the \u201cRise Up
\nSinging\u201d concert on Saturday, March 19th, will benefit the Kakamega Orphan Project and
\nsupport for youth attending New England Yearly Meeting of Friends sessions this
\nsummer.
\nWendy reported about the Passages program, Young Friends, and Children\u2019s Sunday School.
\nOur Meeting is hosting a \u201cPlaying in the Light\u201d training to be held 4\/15-17. MORE
\nTEACHERS are NEEDED for next year as an additional class may be added for the middle
\nschool age, and more help is needed for the Godly Play\u00ae curriculum. We accepted Wendy\u2019s
\nreport with thanks.<\/p>\n
10. A Friends Camp scholarship was requested. We approved a scholarship of $250.00 for
\nAbigail Fortune.<\/p>\n
11. Susan Rice reported that the Peace & Social Concerns committee is being revitalized. She is its clerk at present.<\/p>\n
12. The Newsletter Committee met and is considering how to coordinate with website, Joan Jacobus reported.<\/p>\n
13. Special Events Committee member, Angela Reed, requested that we have an
\nintergenerational discussion on Greg Mortenson\u2019s books and a potluck, which was
\napproved. A possible date of the 4th Sunday in May (5\/22) was suggested. Seasonal birthdays celebration were enjoyed today!!<\/p>\n
14. A landline telephone for this building is needed for safety reasons. Cell phone coverage
\nis poor inside the building. Jo-an Jacobus will check into this and report back next month.<\/p>\n
Linda Muller, Recording Clerk pro tem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
February 20, 2011 Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends, held February 20, 2011. Fifteen people were present. 1. Edwin Hinshaw, co-clerk, presented a reflection on two questions: \u201cCan we believe what we see? Can we see what we believe?\u201d Three readings … Continue reading