The purpose would be to describe the functions and responsibilities of Nominating Committee and the Standing Committees, providing a succinct explanation of the new structure to Friends and attenders in the Yearly Meeting. A small committee ably worked on this throughout the year, bringing forward several drafts for review. It is currently being distributed to Clerks of Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Meeting, as well Standing Committee clerks and Nominating Committee members. The handbooks are for the use of all members and attenders of each Monthly Meeting. They are in a looseleaf format which allows for easy copying and updating.
Updates are to be mailed out on a yearly basis.
New clerks of Yearly Meeting were nominated and appointed this year at 3rd Month and 7th Month sessions. Traditional practice had us bring forward names for clerks at the end of the residential session in Allentown, but after consultations involving clerks of Yearly Meeting and Planning Group and Nominating Committee in session, it was decided to bring forward names for approval at 3rd Month sessions in Philadelphia. Friends approved appointment of Arlene Kelly as Yearly Meeting clerk at 3rd Month sessions, her term to begin at the rise of 7th Month sessions in Allentown. This gave the new clerk and the outgoing clerk, Martha Bryans, a time for transition which was much appreciated. It is suggested if the opportunity for a transition exists in future appointments of Yearly Meeting clerks, Nominating Committee should take advantage of this.