The potluck for new members has not been discussed by Ministry and Counsel. It was felt that the Friends working on Friendly Dinners should be free to proceed without concern over setting conflicting dates with Ministry and Counsel. Ministry and Counsel has begun to work on the State of the Meeting report. This is much earlier than usual in the interest of fulfilling our responsibilities regarding this document and processing it in a more timely and helpful manner. The treasurer reported on Meeting finances as of the Third Quarter.
Donations are a little ahead of expectations.
The treasurer noted that since historically Friends contribute most during the Fourth Quarter, the expectations for contributions in this quarter are higher than for the previous quarters. It was agreed that a fundraising letter will be written and distributed by the Finance Committee. The treasurer and finance committee will look into the matter and suggest a mechanism to track such expenditures. It is recognized that there is very limited space in the building. Any suggestions on how to meet storage needs for us all would be greatly appreciated.