Contacts

Clerk of Meeting

Clerk [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org or
Clerks [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Ruth Heath

The clerk conducts all business sessions, sees that business is properly presented to the meeting for consideration, and announces decisions when made. The clerk is responsible for keeping accurate minutes, properly dated and signed, showing all matters discussed and actions taken. These shall be kept in permanent form in a minute book after they have been approved by the meeting.

The clerk carries out the instructions of the meeting on all matters pertaining to the accomplishment of its business and signs necessary documents on behalf of the meeting. The clerk also receives, transmits, and acknowledges communications; the meeting may appoint a correspondent to assist with these matters. In the absence of the clerk, the meeting may appoint another Friend to be clerk for the day.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Recording Clerk

RecordingClerk [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Alisa Barnard

Kathy Mercer, Assistant

The recording clerk keeps accurate minutes showing all actions taken by the meeting. When appropriate, the recording clerk may assist the presiding clerk in framing a minute.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Treasurer

Treasurer [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

David Woolpert

The treasurer receives and disburses funds as the meeting directs.  The treasurer keeps the account books of the meeting and reports regularly to it.  The accounts should be audited annually.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Recorder

Recorder [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Jone LaBombard

The recorder keeps the permanent records of all changes in the status of membership, such as births, deaths, marriages, applications, transfers, and withdrawals. Records should be kept in a form approved by the Yearly Meeting and statistics on membership submitted as called for. It is recommended that recorders issue annually to the membership an up-to-date list of names and addresses of all members. Such a list should be appended to the monthly meeting minutes every ten years, beginning with the first monthly meeting in 1985.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Gregory Heath

Maintains QuickBooks accounting system and all financial records.

Budget Committee

BudgetCommittee [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Bookkeeper, ex officio

Treasurer, ex officio

Virginia Barker

Prepares annual budget proposal; manages approved budget, reports monthly to Meeting.  Ensures efficacy and integrity of Meeting financial practices.

Fundraising Committee

(to be addressed when needed)

Hospitality Committee

HospitalityCommittee [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Gregory Heath, convener

Jann Sparks

Keeps supply of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other food service supplies.  Manages service and cleanup of potlucks, provides hospitality for committee meetings of NEYM.  Manages its budget.

Library Committee

LibraryCommittee [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Mark Barker

Paula Werme

Ruth Heath

Catalogs new media.  Keeps media filed in order.  Ensures Meeting has access to media and ensures borrowed media is returned.  Makes selections for acquisitions. Manages its budget.

Ministry and Counsel Committee

MinistryAndCounsel [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Alisa Barnard

Jann Sparks

Kathy Mercer

Mark Barker

Rob Yager

Sara Smith, convener

Ministry and Counsel should be especially attentive to the quality of the meeting for worship. Humility of spirit and confidence that the power of God will work in each person are essential to this service.

Ministry and Counsel should encourage those whose vocal ministry gives evidence of true spiritual insight and offer guidance to those whose messages seem inappropriate to a meeting for worship. The depth and timeliness of the message and its harmony with the spirit of the meeting are more important than the form. The example of one struggling to be faithful in a difficult task may be more helpful than a polished address. Although the vocal ministry serves an important purpose, Friends should be constantly aware that the opportunity for silent communion with God is basic to their religious practice.

Ministry and Counsel initiates the recording of gifts in the ministry.

Where ministry is offered through music, Ministry and Counsel should be sensitive to its contribution to the quality of worship.

Ministry and Counsel should also encourage private prayer, meditation, and devotional reading which promote growth in the spiritual life and prepare each worshipper for the corporate worship of the meeting.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Nominating Committee

NominatingCommittee [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

David Woolpert

Kathy Urie, convener

Linda Peters

Ruth Heath

The nominating committee makes nominations throughout the year for officers, committees, representatives, and other positions of responsibility as directed by the monthly meeting. Members of this committee are chosen with regard to their discernment, seasoned judgment, and general knowledge of the membership of the meeting. They confer with proposed nominees before presenting their names to the monthly meeting. Any member of the meeting may suggest changes in the nominations. Members of the nominating committee serve for no more than three consecutive years.

(See Faith and Practice of New England Yearly Meeting.)

Peace, Social and Earth Care Concerns (provisional name)

[PSECC [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org?]

Jay Smith, convener

Mark Barker

Paula Werme

Richard Sparks

Sara Smith, convener

Plan Fourth Sundays relative to their concerns; threshing items under their concern prior to business meeting.  Possibly connect with outside groups working on these types of concerns.  Manages its budget.

Property Committee

PropertyCommittee [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Bill Merrow

David Woolpert

Paula Werme

Keeps building supplies on hand.  Makes minor repairs.  Engages and supervises contractors as needed.  Manages improvements to, maintenance of, cleaning, and rental/use of property and equipment.  Manages its budget lines.

Youth Religious Education Committee

ReligiousEducation [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Donna Moore

Jone LaBombard

Kathy Urie

Ruth Heath

Plans curriculum and policies for the First Day School.  Hears and responds to concerns of teachers.  Oversees the First Day School and its budget.

Web Clerk

WebClerk [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Mark Barker

Maintains and enhances web site.

AFSC-NH Support Committee Representatives

AFSC-NH-Reps [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Jay Smith

Mark Barker

Attends scheduled meetings and participates in the work of the committee.

Greater Concord Interfaith Council Representatives

GCIC-Reps [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

David Woolpert

Jay Smith

At least one representative to attends monthly meeting.  Assists or leads program planning for a Greater Concord Interfaith Council event.

NEYM Ministry and Counsel Representatives

NEYM-MandC-Reps [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Sara Smith

Attends scheduled meetings and participates in the work of the committee.

NEYM Nominating Committee Representative

NEYM-NominationsRep [at] ConcordFriendsMeeting [dot] org

Jone LaBombard

Attends scheduled meetings and participates in the work of the committee.