Mohawk Valley Friends Meeting for worship with concern for business Sunday, July 7th, 2019,
Attending were: Isabelle Haines, clerk, Elisabeth Prenot, Ami Corleto-Bales, and David Corleto-Bales, recording clerk.
The meeting began with a gathered silence.
There was an acknowledgment of the original Haudenosaunee ownership of the land where the meeting house sits.
The minutes from the June 2nd business meeting were read and approved.
The Peacemaker Prize for 2019 was given to Clinton High School student Kimberly Rivera. The prize was presented by Liseli Haines on June 5th.
Treasury Report, was presented by Alexander Haines-Stephan in absentia,
a. Checking, $665.56
b. Savings, $3,221.73
c. Peaceweek, $3,261.73
d. Expenses, $216.84
e. NYSEG, $26.84
f. Mirabito, $90.00
g. Mirabito pre-pay, $100.00
h. Donations, $510.00
First Day Ad Hoc Committee Report–
a. The goal is to have a First Day school class every week instead of once a month
b. Practice for settling in silence.
c. Baskets full of material to be created in case a substitute has to teach the class.
d. Discernment asked for Friends who could serve as teachers. Three teachers have already volunteered.
Interfaith Luncheon–
It was decided that the meeting at this time was not ready to host the Interfaith Luncheon for August or September. Elisabeth will look into whether or not it is possible for us to book the luncheon to be held at the meeting house at a date far into the future so that it could be better planned.
Building and Grounds Report–
The summer workday will be at the rise of meeting on Sunday, July 14th. Friends were encouraged to send ideas for tasks to Liseli.
Interfaith coalition will have a panel discussion about religions and other organizations that are “built around peace.” They are looking for volunteers to talk about this subject. Elisabeth volunteered to be on the panel but asked for some assistance to prepare. Some resources for her were suggested. The panel will meet between Sept. 14th and the 22nd, but the exact date has not yet been set.
The meeting ended in shared silence.
Approved August 4th 2019