CMM 2020-11-08
Minutes of Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
Concord (NH) Monthly Meeting of
the Religious Society of Friends
Eleventh Month 8th, 2020
Thirteen Friends gathered by Zoom connection and entered into quiet worship. We accepted the minutes of Tenth Month as posted on the website.
11.1 Pandemic Response Team: Jennifer reported on behalf of the Pandemic Response Team. Cases continue to rise and they fear that this trend will continue. They are still working on the ventilation issue. Their letter halting blended meetings for the meantime is attached. [Zoom meetings will continue.]
11.2 Ministry and Counsel: Ministry and Counsel’s report is attached. Sara reported that we want to continue having safe, masked outdoor events such as easy, close-by walks for fellowship. Our next 4th Sunday program will be a sharing of what brings us joy. We are encouraged to take advantage of our excellent website as a helpful resource. We appreciate the faithful work of our web clerk.
11.3 Membership: With sadness, we approve the release from membership from our meeting of the entire Snook family.
11.4 Finance Committee: Chris reported on our current financial status. We’re doing well and our finances are on target. Committees are encouraged to spend as needed.
- Total Income: $11,035
- Total Expenses: $8,936
- Net Income: $2,099
11.5 Property Committee: Jennifer reported that there is no official report because they have not met formally. They would like to keep the temperature of the meetinghouse at 55 degrees [~12.8°C] during the time that our meetinghouse is unused. Property Committee is working to resolve the issue of fly ash escaping the vacuum cleaner while cleaning the furnace. We will look forward to a low-wind day for leaf cleanup, possibly tomorrow.
11.6 Youth Religious Education (YRE): Heidi and Ruth reported that we have initiated monthly First Day School, and so far it's going well. We’re also planning a fun community event to fundraise for Christine. It will be a crafts and services silent auction. We will reach out to families to make sure they are aware of NEYM youth resources.
After a brief time of quiet worship, Meeting adjourned, purposing to meet again on the Second Sunday of Twelfth Month.
| Submitted by, | Accepted as the Approved Record, | |
| /s/ Heidi Babb, Recording Clerk | /s/ Richard Kleinschmidt, Presiding Clerk |
| Concord Monthly Meeting Income & Expenses | 2020-06-01 – 2020-10-31 | FY 2021 Budget | $ Over Budget | % Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | ||||
| Contributions | $11,035 | $25,415 | $14,380 | 43% |
| Interest Income | $0 | $810 | $810 | 0% |
| Rental Income | $0 | $500 | $500 | 0% |
| Solar Roof Lease | $0 | $240 | $240 | 0% |
| Total Income | $11,035 | $26,965 | $15,930 | 41% |
| Expenses | ||||
| Program | ||||
| Budget/Finance Committee | $0 | $30 | $30 | 0% |
| Hospitality | $0 | $180 | $180 | 0% |
| Library | $40 | $140 | $100 | 29% |
| Ministry & Counsel | $38 | $400 | $362 | 9% |
| Outreach | ||||
| Outreach - Committee | $0 | $475 | $475 | 0% |
| Website Expenses | $0 | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| Total Outreach | $0 | $775 | $775 | 0% |
| Peace, Social & Earthcare Concerns | $0 | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| Youth & Religious Education | $9 | $300 | $291 | 3% |
| Total Program | $87 | $2,125 | $2,038 | 4% |
| Property | ||||
| Building Maintenance | $395 | $500 | $105 | 50% |
| Data Usage | $163 | – | - | – |
| Debt Service | $1,903 | $3,805 | $1,902 | 25% |
| Donation in Lieu of Taxes | $0 | $500 | $500 | 0% |
| Electricity | $417 | $1,000 | $583 | 42% |
| Grounds | $0 | $100 | $100 | 0% |
| Insurance | $859 | $2,155 | $1,296 | 40% |
| Replacement Reserve Expense | $1,588 | $3,810 | $2,223 | 42% |
| Snow Removal | $0 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 0% |
| Supplies - Bldg. & Maintenance | $0 | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| Wood Pellets | $270 | $1,680 | $1,410 | 16% |
| Total Property | $5,595 | $15,850 | $10,255 | 35% |
| Support | ||||
| AFSC | $667 | $1,600 | $933 | 42% |
| Dover Quarterly Meeting | $0 | $10 | $10 | 0% |
| FCNL | $0 | $150 | $150 | 0% |
| Friends Camp | $0 | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| FWCC | $0 | $65 | $65 | 0% |
| Interfaith Council | $0 | $50 | $50 | 0% |
| NEYM - Equalization Fund | $0 | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| NEYM - General Fund | $2,588 | $6,210 | $3,623 | 42% |
| NH Council of Churches | $0 | $75 | $75 | 0% |
| Woolman Hill | $0 | $230 | $230 | 0% |
| Total Support | $3,254 | $8,990 | $5,736 | 36% |
| Total Other Misc. Expense | $0 | |||
| Total Expense | $8,936 | $26,965 | $18,029 | 33% |
| Net Income | $2,099 |
NB. The Income & Expenses Sheet was created with two decimal points, which were removed for readability, the cents being unimportant to the overall understanding. This can have the effect of throwing off any given sum by a dollar due to compounded rounding. — Prepared by Greg Heath and Chris Haigh.
| Concord Monthly Meeting Balance Sheet | 10th Month 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current Assets | |||
| Checking/Savings | |||
| Checking 123410166 | $18,827 | ||
| Money Market 101049498 | $6,603 | ||
| Total Checking/Savings | $25,430 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | ||
| Total Accounts Receivable | $0 | ||
| Other Current Assets | |||
| Prepaid Electricity | $7,583 | ||
| Prepaid Insurance | $344 | ||
| Prepaid Wood Pellets | $0 | ||
| Undeposited Funds | $0 | ||
| Total Other Current Assets | $7,927 | ||
| Total Current Assets | $33,357 | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Building | $466,455 | ||
| Land (including new lot) | $144,400 | ||
| Total Fixed Assets | $610,855 | ||
| Total Other Assets - NH Community Loan Fund | $22,682 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $666,894 | ||
| LIABILITIES & EQUITY | |||
| Liabilities | |||
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable | |||
| Accounts Payable | $0 | ||
| Total Accounts Payable | $0 | ||
| Other Current Liabilities | |||
| Building & Grounds Fund | $485 | ||
| Friendly Assistance Fund | $1,000 | ||
| Operating Reserve | $3,000 | ||
| Solar Grant Funds | $1,209 | ||
| Special Projects | |||
| AFSC-NH | $0 | ||
| Christine / Kakamega Care Centre | $796 | ||
| Social Justice Fund | $603 | ||
| Total Special Projects | $1,399 | ||
| Total Other Current Liabilities | $7,093 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | $7,093 | ||
| Long-term Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Loan 1 | $16,005 | ||
| Replacement Reserve | $43,056 | ||
| Total Long-term Liabilities | $59,061 | ||
| Total Liabilities | $66,155 | ||
| Equity | |||
| General Fund Balance | $549,654 | ||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $48,986 | ||
| Net Income | $2,099 | ||
| Total Equity | $600,739 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $666,894 |
NB. The Balance Sheet was created with two decimal points, which were removed for readability, the cents being unimportant to the overall understanding. This can have the effect of throwing off any given sum by a dollar due to compounded rounding.
Do we have the resources to support our obligations? YES
Variable Assets Less Current Liabilities and Replacement Reserve = $3,791
| + Total Current Assets | $33,357 | |
| + Total NHCLF Loans | $22,682 | |
| Total Available Assets | $56,039 | |
| - Total Current Liabilities | ($7,093) | |
| - Replacement Reserve | ($43,056) | |
| - YTD Net Income | ($2,099) | |
| ($54,248) | ||
|
= Net Unrestricted Funds: (if projected budget is achieved) |
$3,791 |
Pandemic Response Team report for 2nd of 11th month 2020
The response team met this evening to discuss what to do about use of the Meetinghouse given the increasing numbers of cases of COVID-19 in the state. Hospitalizations are also increasing which indicates that this is not just due to increased testing. It is worrisome enough that at least one major health system is about to announce an end to visiting in their facilities. The most strongly affected parts of the state are the three counties where almost all of our members live.
After discussing the current situation, we reached consensus that there should not be any worship held in the Meetinghouse for now. All of us feel badly to cut off this time of being in other Friends' presence. We understand that M&C will be trying to have more times of getting together for socially distanced walks or other outdoor activities that we hope may help fill that need for some. We will keep monitoring the data and meet again to discuss opening back up when there has been a sustained drop in the numbers.
Love and Light,
J. J. Smith
Report and Announcements from Ministry & Counsel November, 2020
Announcements
Indoor Meetings – We will revert to all online Meetings as advised by the Covid 19 response group. The number of cases has risen significantly. It is no longer safe to meet indoors when it is too cold to keep windows open.
Fellowship – outdoor opportunities for fellowship, such as walks, will be developed several times a month. These will be masked and all outdoors. Ruth will be sending a Doodle poll to work on times and dates.
Fourth Sunday Ideas:
- October 25, 4th Sunday on ‘Physical, Spiritual and Mental Resilience’ led by Faith and Rob S was very successful. We appreciate their leading this wonderful sharing time.
- November 22, 4th Sunday: A program on gratitude and what brings us joy! Mark suggests “Tending Joy and Practicing Delight” by Ross Gay which Jonah has also recommended [https://onbeing.org/programs/ross-gay-tending-joy-and-practicing-delight/]. This will be a time for everyone to share that which brings them joy and fills them with gratitude. We invite you to be a little playful; show a picture, read a poem, sing, dance, wear something that brings you joy! Ruth and Betsy will facilitate this.
A Note: We recognize the role that thanksgiving plays in our lives but reject the origin myth of the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating a time of thanksgiving together as an incorrect version of the history.
Website: We encourage you to check out all the wonderful resources that are present on our website: www.concordfriendsmeeting.org including monthly meeting minutes, membership of committees and the committee purposes, the link to our Meeting library catalog. We are so grateful to our web clerks for all their work!
Action Item: We ask that the Meeting accept the removal from membership of the rest of the Snook family (Jeremi and the two minor children) which was inadvertently omitted last month.
