Meeting for Worship With Attention to Business
Ninth Month, Third Day

Ministry & Oversight report, Sheila Shinn. . .a clearness committee for membership has been set up. . .concerns discussed included childcare during program time, keys and the opening of the meetinghouse, and the handling of con- cerns brought to committees by members/attenders. We are planning a farewell for Genia Simmons. Treasurer's Report, Rick Yarnell. . .With contributions of $1,350 in August, the checking account balance is $1,084. With the contribution of $400 towards the building fund, there is only $200 left to meet the budgeted amount of $2000. The operational fund has paid $9,483.74 in bills which is 77% of the budgeted amount. House Upkeep Report, John Griffith. . .the meeting gave the go ahead to the committee to repair the iron railing in front and to replace the kitchen stove with either another gas or an electric one. We also heard an update on the neighborhood code violations. Peace & Social Concerns report, Cathy Gardner. . .The meeting expressed appreciation for the dedicated work of this committee and the fine report of activities presented. The back-to-school project was a success. Donations are needed for Westport Cooperative Services (of which we are a part) since the needs of the neighborhood have strained the budget. Other business...The date of the next Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business was moved to October 8. Jim Kenney has become a member of the Scattergood School Committee; Donnie Morehouse has resigned. A concern was passed to the Ministry and Oversight Committee for further consideration.