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Many Opportunities for ServiceAs most of you have no doubt noticed unprogrammed Quaker meetings do not have ministers, secretaries, custodians and other hired lackeys. We at Penn Valley Meeting are truly a do-it-yourself operation. Thus it behooves us all to jump right in and become involved in one (or more) of the many committees or positions which help to keep our spiritual home healthy and productive. Since the Nominating Committee has begun its work in nominating persons to fill the various positions and committees for the coming year, you might be helped by a brief description of each so that when your telephone rings, you can give a knowledgeable "yes."Clerk. . . .conducts the monthly meeting with attention to business by preparing an agenda, gathering a sense of the meeting as issues are discussed and writing this sense into a minute for consideration and approval. She/he also deals with the mail of the Meeting, often is asked to respond to that mail, and is a part of the Ministry and Oversight Committee. The Assistant Clerk assumes the duties of the clerk in her/his absence. Recording Clerk. . . .records the minutes of the monthly business meeting and keeps the minute book current and available. She/he also sends copies of the Queries to Iowa Yearly Meeting. Recorder/Archivist... .responsible for maintaining the membership, birth, death and marriage records of the meeting and for forwarding a summary to Iowa Yearly Meeting at the requested time. . .oversees the storage and updating of Meeting documents. Treasurer. . . .maintains financial records, keeps track of Penn Valley's various accounts, makes financial reports, and convenes the Finance Committee. The assistant Treasurer assumes the duties of the treasurer in his/her absence. Finance Committee. . . .prepares an annual budget for the Meeting and monitors financial affairs of the Meeting. Audit Committee... .does an annual audit of the Treasurer's books. Ministry and Oversight Committee. . . .concerned with the spiritual life and health of the Meeting and the welfare of its individuals and some of the other committees and tasks. Appoints clearness committees for membership applicants and weddings and for special advice and counsel when requested by persons within the Meeting. Makes arrangements for memorial services and provides outreach for those who cannot easily come to Meeting. First Day School Committee. . . .evaluates and organizes the curriculum for the children's classes, recruits teachers, and generally oversees the First Day School program. Program Committee. . .plans and coordinates the adult discussions and activities for the time period after meeting for worship. House Upkeep Committee... .Maintains the Meetinghouse by organizing work days and assessing needs for repairs, etc. House Search Committee. . . .Temporary committee conducting a search for property which will more adequately house the Meeting. Peace and Social Concerns Committee....Stays informed on peace and social justice issues and suggests activities in which the Meeting might engage on local, national and international levels. Library Committee....Maintains the library by arranging for check- in and check- out and keeping a list of books and periodicals; evaluates the needs of the Meeting and orders new materials. Newsletter Committee. . . .Produces and mails a weekly newsletter, The Friendly Connection, the first week after business meeting to members, attenders and Friends organi- zations.AND THESE ALSO SERVE...Note Writer... .Checks the visitors book a^ sends a note to each new name on Penn Valley notepaper. FCNL Contact Person. . . .Filters through the reports on the actions of the Friends Committee on National Legislation and alerts the Meeting when necessary. Pendlehill connection... .Checks the communications from Pendlehill including the pamphlet lists and keeps the Meeting informed. Council of Congregations to End Racism. . . .Represents Penn Valley Meeting at the meetings of this group and keeps the Meeting informed. Troost Corridor Revitalization Representative....Attends the meetings of this group and reports back to Meeting. Interfaith Peace Alliance Board Representative. . . .Attends the meetings and keeps Penn Valley informed. |