CMM 2022-04-10
Minutes of Meeting for Worship with Concern for Business
Concord (NH) Monthly Meeting of
the Religious Society of Friends
Fourth Month 10th, 2022
Thirteen Friends gathered both in person and by Zoom connection and entered into quiet worship. We accepted the minutes of Third Month as corrected.
We opened with a brief period of Worship.
04.01 Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer provided a financial report as of the end of March. We are expecting a budget surplus of $1,700; our income is projected to be about $1,000 over budget and our expenses were approximately $1,000 lower than anticipated. Our donations and rental income were both slightly above what we had projected. The Finance committee recommends moving the surplus to our reserves or possibly carrying it over for next year. Complete reports are attached.
| Total Income: | $23,953 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Expenses: | $22,225 | |
| Net Income: | $1,728 |
04.02 Proposed Budget: We received a presentation of our proposed budget from our Finance committee. The first draft was sent out with our advance documents, however they are now working from a second draft after a recent committee request. We see a relatively small increase to projected contributions and rental income. We see a large budget increase from the web clerks who are working on essential upgrades to our website as requested by the Outreach committee. We are reminded that anybody, committees or individuals, are welcome to reach out directly to Finance committee with any questions or concerns. Finance Committee hopes to have a final draft for approval next month. Draft 2 of the proposed budget is attached.
04.03 Land Acknowledgment: The Right Relationship working group reported on their continued work on the Land Acknowledgment in consideration of the questions raised by the meeting. After approval, this acknowledgement could be posted on our website and in our meetinghouse. The principal changes were made in the third paragraph of the attached document, and we heard gratitude for the work of this committee as well as questions and comments relating to that section. We approve this Land Acknowledgment. We agree to hold it in our meeting for a couple of months to see if there is any further light, before publishing it.
04.04 Outreach: The report from the Outreach committee is attached.
After a brief time of quiet worship, Meeting adjourned, purposing to meet again on the Second Sunday of the Fifth month.
| Submitted by, | Accepted as the Approved Record, | |
| /s/ Heidi Babb, Recording Clerk | /s/ Richard Kleinschmidt, Presiding Co-Clerk |
| Concord Monthly Meeting Budget Comparisons & Proposal | 2021-06-01 – 2023-03-31 | Budget – FY 2021-22 | Projection – FY 2021-22 | 2nd Draft Proposal FY 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | ||||
| Contributions | $23,008 | $25,672 | $26,900 | $27,400 |
| Interest Income | – | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| Prior-Year Funds | – | $723 | – | – |
| Rental Income | $705 | $300 | $825 | $900 |
| Solar Roof Lease | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| Total Income | $23,953 | $27,745 | $28,775 | $29,350 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Program | ||||
| Finance Committee | – | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Hospitality | $42 | $140 | $50 | $100 |
| Library | – | $140 | $140 | $140 |
| Ministry & Counsel | $140 | $400 | $300 | $400 |
| Outreach | $20 | $475 | $75 | $175 |
| Peace, Social & Earthcare Concerns | – | $150 | – | $150 |
| Right Relationships | – | $500 | – | $400 |
| Website Expenses | – | $300 | $300 | $1,000 |
| Youth & Religious Education | $13 | $300 | $100 | $300 |
| Total Program | $215 | $2,395 | $905 | $2,695 |
| Property | ||||
| Data Usage | $900 | $1,000 | $1,060 | $960 |
| Debt Service | $2,855 | $3,805 | $3,805 | $3,805 |
| Donation in Lieu of Taxes | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Electricity | $833 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1000 |
| Grounds | – | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Insurance | $2,035 | $2,200 | $2,504 | $2,890 |
| Maintenance | $1,182 | $500 | $1,182 | $1,180 |
| Replacement Reserve | $3,175 | $3,810 | $3,810 | $3,810 |
| Snow Removal | $1,345 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,600 |
| Supplies - Bldg. & Maintenance | $118 | $300 | $200 | $250 |
| Wood Pellets | $1,360 | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total Property | $14,303 | $16,215 | $17,061 | $17,295 |
| Support | ||||
| AFSC | $1,333 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,640 |
| Dover Quarterly Meeting | – | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| FCNL | $153 | $153 | $153 | $157 |
| Friends Camp | $306 | $306 | $306 | $314 |
| FWCC | $66 | $65 | $66 | $68 |
| Interfaith Council | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| NEYM - Equalization Fund | $306 | $306 | $306 | $314 |
| NEYM - General Fund | $5,182 | $6,334 | $6,334 | $6,492 |
| NH Council of Churches | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Woolman Hill | $235 | $235 | $235 | $241 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | – | – | – | – |
| Total Support | $7,707 | $9,135 | $9,135 | $9,360 |
| Total Expense | $22,225 | $27,745 | $27,501 | $29,350 |
| Net Income | $1,728 | – | $1,674 | – |
| Concord Monthly Meeting Budget vs. Actual | 2021-06-01 – 2022-03-31 | Budget – FY 2021-22 | Budget $ Remaining | % of Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | ||||
| Contributions | $23,008 | $25,672 | $2,664 | 90% |
| Interest Income | – | $810 | $810 | 0% |
| Prior Year Funds | – | $723 | $723 | 0% |
| Rental Income | $705 | $300 | ($405) | 235% |
| Solar Roof Lease | $240 | $240 | $0 | 100% |
| Total Income | $23,953 | $27,745 | $3,792 | 86% |
| Expenses | ||||
| Program | ||||
| Finance Committee | – | $30 | $30 | 0% |
| Hospitality | $42 | $100 | $58 | 42% |
| Library | – | $140 | $140 | 0% |
| Ministry & Counsel | $140 | $400 | $260 | 35% |
| Outreach Committee | $20 | $475 | $455 | 4% |
| Peace, Social & Earthcare Concerns | – | $150 | $150 | 0% |
| Right Relations | – | $500 | $500 | 0% |
| Website Expense | – | $300 | $300 | 0% |
| Youth & Religious Education | 13 | $300 | $287 | 4% |
| Total Program | $215 | $2,395 | $2,180 | 9% |
| Property | ||||
| Data Usage | $900 | $1,000 | $100 | 90% |
| Debt Service | $2,855 | $3,805 | $950 | 75% |
| Donation in Lieu of Taxes | $500 | $500 | $0 | 100% |
| Electricity | $833 | $1,000 | $167 | 83% |
| Grounds | – | $100 | $100 | 0% |
| Insurance | $2,035 | $2,200 | $165 | 93% |
| Maintenance | $1,182 | $500 | ($682) | 236% |
| Replacement Reserve Expense | $3,175 | $3,810 | $635 | 83% |
| Snow Removal | $1,345 | $1,700 | $355 | 79% |
| Supplies - Bldg. & Maintenance | $118 | $300 | $182 | 39% |
| Wood Pellets | $1,360 | $1,300 | ($60) | 105% |
| Total Property | $14,303 | $16,215 | $1,912 | 88% |
| Support | ||||
| AFSC | $1,333 | $1,600 | $267 | 83% |
| Dover Quarterly Meeting | – | $10 | $10 | 0% |
| FCNL | $153 | $153 | $0 | 100% |
| Friends Camp | $306 | $306 | $0 | 100% |
| FWCC | $66 | $66 | $0 | 100% |
| Interfaith Council | $50 | $50 | $0 | 100% |
| NEYM - Equalization Fund | $306 | $306 | $0 | 100% |
| NEYM - General Fund | $5,182 | $6,334 | $1,152 | 82% |
| NH Council of Churches | $75 | $75 | $0 | 100% |
| Woolman Hill | $235 | $235 | $0 | 100% |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | – | – | – | – |
| Total Support | $7,707 | $9,135 | $1,428 | 84% |
| Total Expense | $22,225 | $27,745 | $5,520 | 80% |
| Net Income | $1,728 |
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 | 3rd Month 31, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current Assets | |||
| Checking/Savings | |||
| Checking 123410166 | $18,919 | ||
| Money Market 101049498 | $6,604 | ||
| Total Checking/Savings | $25,523 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | ||
| Total Accounts Receivable | $0 | ||
| Other Current Assets | |||
| Prepaid Electricity | $6,167 | ||
| Prepaid Insurance | $2,112 | ||
| Total Other Current Assets | $8,279 | ||
| Total Current Assets | $33,802 | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Building | $466,455 | ||
| Land (including new lot) | $144,400 | ||
| Total Fixed Assets | $610,855 | ||
| Total Other Assets - NH Community Loan Fund | $23,123 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $667,780 | ||
| 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 | $2,000 | ||
| Solar Grant Funds | $1,209 | ||
| Special Projects | |||
| Asylum Seekers Support Fund | $1,085 | ||
| Blended Meeting Technology | $183 | ||
| Christine / Kakamega Care Centre | $794 | ||
| Mindful Mortality | $200 | ||
| Social Justice Fund | $603 | ||
| Woolman Hill | $0 | ||
| Total Special Projects | $2,866 | ||
| Total Other Current Liabilities | $7,560 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | $7,560 | ||
| Long-term Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Loan 1 | $12,942 | ||
| Replacement Reserve | $48,328 | ||
| Total Long-term Liabilities | $61,270 | ||
| Total Liabilities | $68,830 | ||
| Equity | |||
| General Fund Balance | $597,222 | ||
| Net Income | $1,728 | ||
| Total Equity | $598,950 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $667,780 |
Land Acknowledgment : 2022-02
Draft from ad hoc Right Relationsip Working Group
February 2022
We acknowledge that we are in N’dakinna on the ancestral land of the Pennacook Abenaki people who have ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to this area near the banks of the Merrimack River. It has been a regular living place for many other Algonquin people from time immemorial through today. We are grateful for their wisdom and long and careful stewardship of the land.
We know that this land acknowledgment is but a small, first step towards reconciling our histories and much more is needed to right the wrongs and bring us into right relationship.
In the spirit of stewardship and shared use as practiced by Indigenous people, we commit to mutually agreed upon, shared stewardship of the land and celebration of the Creator of the land. We invite the original stewards of this land – the Abenaki People – to join us in its care, use, and celebration.
We pledge our time and resources to work for healing the wounds of colonialism, advancing Indigenous self-determination and working for equity and right relationship, based on the needs and desires of the Indigenous People who were and are still here.
Concord Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
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Outreach Committee Report to Business Meeting –
Fourth Month 2022
The Outreach Committee met virtually four times from January through March. In response to the December 2021 Business Meeting, we have changed a phrase in the committee’s Mission statement and Goals document and have drafted an Affirming Statement as requested. When the Affirming Statement is finished, we will present them both to the meeting.
One of our plans has been to improve and extend our use of social media to make us more visible to the public. Focusing first on what already exists, we have been studying how to update the website design. Planning, including a design mockup, has been followed by eliciting advice on feasibility and implementation. We learned an upgrade requires substantial technical and testing effort, but we and the Website Committee agree this project is worth doing. The first steps toward upgrading were begun at the end of March by Mark.
– Kathi Connors, committee co-clerk
