SUMMER 201014 Third Month 2010
Salem Quarterly Meeting met 3/14/2010, at Woodstown Monthly Meeting. Out of worship, acting clerk Barry Sloane (Mickleton) convened the meeting. There was a Friendly presence of twenty-five for business. The clerk reviewed changes to the written agenda.
Minutes of the last quarterly neeting on 12/13/2009 were approved as they appeared in Salem Quarter News. Clarification was made upon request with regards to the phrase, “visitors seemed to share the same home meeting,” as it pertained to the Committee on Caring report.
On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Peggy Warner (Mullica Hill) brought the names of Keith Ragone (Woodstown) to continue and Torrey Reade to fill the vacancy on the Trustees committee; Joe Tingle (Woodbury) to fill the vacancy on the Auditing committee; and Betty Hasbrouck to continue on the Education Committee [full list] . Friends were asked to offer comments for inclusion in letters of appreciation being sent to George Crispin and Mike Ayars for long-time service to the quarter. Comments offered noted the dedication and specific gifts unique to each individual.
Salem Quarterly Meeting approved the nominations as presented by the Nominating Committee.
Mike Ayars (Woodstown) updated Friends on the Iraqi family. Dr. Karim continues to speak at conferences worldwide while he seeks employment locally in the health care field. Their daughter recently visited and plans a return visit during the summer. She is currently enrolled at medical school in Baghdad. The boys are enrolled in Friends School Mullica Hill and Rowan University.
A report on Tri-Quarter Conference was presented by Marsha Gaspar (Woodbury). The report detailed the registration from the 2009 event, current finances, and plans for the 2010 gathering with a theme, “Miracle Weekend, Miracle Life: The Astonishing Miracle of Being.” A request was made for support for the 2010 gathering.
Salem Quarterly Meeting approved continuing support in the amount of $500 for the 2010 Tri-Quarter Conference.
Treasurer Dianne Sloane (Mickleton) reported that we are on track for the year thus far. The six contributing meetings are current in their contributions to the quarterly and yearly meetings.
The following minute was presented from Salem Monthly Meeting and read into the record.
The Millville Worship Group Oversight Committee is a subcommittee of Salem Monthly Meeting’s Overseers and Worship & Ministry committees. As such, the committee will report monthly to both of its parent committees. Monthly reports will be made to business meeting either directly by the Oversight Committee or on its behalf by Overseers or Worship & Ministry.
The committee shall consist of eight members who shall be appointed by the parent committees, but need not be member of those committees or even members of Salem Monthly Meeting. As it is hoped that the committee members will be committed, they may serve without limit. Should a vacancy occur, it should be filled by the parent committees.
The Oversight Committee may or may not be involved in the hands-on activity of the Worship Group. The hands-on duties of teaching and consulting will be assumed by a support committee who will answer to the Oversight Committee. This Support Committee may include qualified Friends within and outside the Meeting.
As Salem’s group of active Friends is small, we ask Salem Quarter for assistance by holding us in the Light. It would be helpful if there are Friends from the quarter who are willing to serve on the Oversight Committee or who offer to lead or teach adult First Day School. This assistance would be founded in a personal leading and approved by Salem’s parent committees.
As committee clerk, Tom Etherington (Mullica Hill) presented a written report from the Steering Committee. The report was accepted as presented.
Mike Ayars (Woodstown) reported on Friends Village. He outlined some of the activities of the Strategic Planning Committee and referenced the needs of the Board to have experienced, knowledgeable members as replacements when vacancies arise.
On behalf of the Committee of Caring, Julia Zinader expressed a need for representation from other meetings. This is especially necessary in view of Sondra Ball’s current medical condition. A Woodbury Friend offered thanks and a comment of appreciation for the dedicat7io n and personal sacrifice of the Care Committee members.
A report was offered by Phil Anthony, coordinator, from the Worship & Ministry Committee. It highlighted the last meeting and was accepted as presented.
Gary Holmes (Woodstown) reported that the Trustees have not met since last Quarterly Meeting, but will be meeting soon. A request has been made by the Salem County Historical Society to have the Lower Alloways Creek Meetinghouse open during the House Tour on 4/24/2010. The committee will meet to make plans and arrangements.
Dorothy Kramme (Woodstown), who recently returned to Friends School Mullica Hill Board, reported on the school. Enrollment is down, and they encourage all interested to consider them. She noted the music program from which Friends heard selections earlier. The new head of school is scheduled to begin in July.
The clerk asked for announcements regarding upcoming events and thanked Woodstown for their hospitality. Next quarterly meeting will be in Mickleton on 6/13/2010; Frank Lenik of Woodstown MM will be the speaker. Meeting was closed with worship.
Rebecca Shapiro, assistant clerkRETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS
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