MEETING FOR WORSHIP WITH ATTENTION TO BUSINESS, Fifth month, 7th day, 2006

The meeting began with a few moments of silence and a reflective thought:

“There must be amidst all the confusions of the hour a tried and undisturbed remnant of persons who will not become purveyors of coercion and violence, who are ready to stand alone, if it is necessary, for the way of peace and love among men.” — Rufus Jones, 1940

SPECIAL BUSINESS: Karen Wheeldon described to the meeting her family’s effort to adopt a visually impaired Russian child. They asked to have donations given to them for adoption expenses funneled through our meeting’s Sufferings Fund. Friends enthusiastically approved Karen’s request. Donation checks should be made out to Penn Valley Meeting with the word “adoption” or “Russian child” in the note line.

MINISTRY AND OVERSIGHT: Friends expressed appreciation for the committee’s work in planning the retreat and approved the report. There was some discussion of Penn Valley’s role in Iowa Yearly Meeting, a subject that was referred back to Ministry and Oversight.

TREASURER: Friends heard the treasurer’s report. Addressing the meeting’s tight funding, Friends agreed that a notice in the Friendly Connection noting the need for donations would be acceptable. $67 was donated to the retreat and not used. Friends agreed to let it go into the operating fund. The report was approved.

HOUSE UPKEEP: The report referred to a possible AFSC use of the meeting house for a brunch. This brought up many questions and was referred back to the committee for clarification.

ADHOC GAME NIGHT/RECREATION COMMITTEE: A suggestion that Friends attend a baseball game together didn’t receive enough support to qualify for a discount. Friends did express a wish for further game nights.

The meeting closed with a few moments of silence.