Concord (NH) Monthly Meeting gathered in Meeting for Worship for Business at the Merrimack Valley Daycare Center in Concord, NH. Friends present were: 8
The meeting began with a period of silent worship.
6.1 Fifth Month Minutes: The meeting reviewed and approved the minutes from the Meeting for Worship for Business 5th Month, 2010.
6.2 Treasurer’s Report:
6.2.1 The meeting reviewed and accepted the report of the Treasurer which included a Statement of Income and Expense for the dates 6.1.09- 5.31.10 (attached) and a Meetinghouse Financial Report reflecting the costs associated with the new Meetinghouse from inception through 6.12.10 (attached).
6.2.2 The meeting approved a request from the Treasurer to release to the Building Committee the balance held in the Special Collections Funds for the purpose of building book shelves in the library of the new Meetinghouse.
6.2.3 The meeting gratefully accepted the offer of Sara Smith and Kathryn Cranford to research how other meetings handle requests for memorial contributions to the meeting.
6.3 Nominating Committee Report:
6.3.1 The Nominating Committee recommended Brian Paterson to serve as Treasurer and the meeting joyfully embraced his acceptance of this position.
6.3.2 The meeting approved the subtraction of Sara Smith and the addition of Brian Patterson and Greg Heath to account authorization at Merrimack County Savings Bank. Ruth Heath will continue to have such authority as Co-Clerk. At the request of Merrimack County Savings Bank (MCSB) the Meeting adopted this resolution:
One signature required.
Two signatures required for all other actions.
6.4 New Accounting Software:
The Meeting approved a Continuing Resolution to allow the Treasurer to pay outstanding bills until a new budget can be approved at the next business meeting, including a line item for new accounting software (estimated to be approximately $450).
6.5 Ministry and Counsel Report:
6.5.1 The Ministry and Counsel Committee requested that the meeting change our practices around singing on First Day to include:
Meeting approved these recommendations and asks the Youth Religious Education Committee to accept responsibility for the care of singing before worship.
6.5.2 The Ministry and Counsel Committee requested that the Meeting establish a working group to plan a fall retreat. The Meeting nominated Sara Smith, Kathryn Cranford, Linda Peters (pending her acceptance) and Ruth or Greg Heath to serve on this committee.
6.5.3 The Ministry and Counsel Committee announced the appointment of Sara Smith and Mark Barker as Co-Clerks.
The meeting closed with a period of silent worship
Respectfully submitted, Accepted as the approved record when signed
Alisa Barnard, Recording Clerk
Greg Heath, Co-Clerk, Presiding at this Meeting
Concord Monthly Meeting Budget vs. Actual | 2009-06-01 – 2010-05-31 |
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INCOME | |
General Donations | 4,096.00 |
Interest Income | 2.53 |
Literature Donations | 0.00 |
TOTAL INCOME | 4,098.53 |
EXPENSE | |
Monthly Meeting Activities | |
Adult Education Comm | 0.00 |
Finance Committee | 0.00 |
Housing | 0.00 |
Library | 0.00 |
Ministry and Council Committee | 24.00 |
Peace & Social Concerns Committee | 0.00 |
Religious Education Committee | 0.00 |
Advertisements & Phone | 640.00 |
Newsletter | 0.00 |
Refreshments | 0.00 |
Miscellaneous | 0.00 |
Rental Contribution | 1,528.00 |
Insurance | 310.00 |
Retreat (net) | 0.00 |
Total Meeting Activity Expense | 2,502.00 |
Support of Other Meetings and Groups | |
Memberships | |
Concord Interfaith Council | 50.00 |
Dover Quarterly Meeting | 0.00 |
NEYM - General Support | 0.00 |
NH Council of Churches | 0.00 |
Other Support | |
AFSC - NH | 100.00 |
AFSC - National | 0.00 |
Friends Camp | 0.00 |
FCNL | 0.00 |
FWCC | 0.00 |
NEYM - Equalization Fund | 0.00 |
The Meeting School | 0.00 |
Total Support of Other Meetings and Groups | 150.00 |
TOTAL EXPENSE | 2,652.00 |
NET GAIN (OR LOSS-) | 1,446.53 |