Announcements June 28th
From Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Wednesday to begin the process of planning the budget for 09/10 and considering whether we as a Meeting can make an extra donation to help the Friends School in Detroit. Right now is uncertain. If you would like to make an extra contribution to our Meeting which is earmarked for Friends School, please let Gerard know that you will do so by June 30th. Thank you.
Request for Help from Dixie: Dixie has been struggling for the last several months trying to get things sorted and in shape in her house. As you know her capacity for physical movement and strength is limited. If you are available for just "two hours" to help her she would appreciate it. Please phone her.
Meeting for Worship outside: Be sure to bring your folding chair or blanket on nice Sundays. (Some attenders bring extra chairs or blankets.)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
June 21
Please bring a blanket, lawn chair, or slicker with you so that when it's good weather, we can hold Meeting for Worship outdoors.
Report about Friends School in Detroit: Because of the current economic slump that we are now in, the Friends School in Detroit is in financial trouble. Explicitly for the reasons below.
1. "By design, the school has always charged less tuition than costs and made up the rest through fundraising; fundraising has failed to keep up with the growing gap.
2. A growing number of parents have become delinquent in paying their tuition obligations.
3. Enrollment has fallen each of the last two years, and structural adjustments have not been made – i.e., classes have continued with as few as eight students with a full-time teacher."
"Any funds raised over the summer would help the board to meet its salary obligations and clear current liabilities before the new budget year begins. The board would like to raise sufficient funds near term to meet at least one biweekly payroll obligation (approximately $30,000) for August. In response to this need, Lake Erie Yearly Meeting has increased its financial support for this year by $1,000, and by $2,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Green Pastures Quarterly Meeting has authorized an immediate payment of $5,000. PLEASE CONSIDER WHETHER YOU MIGHT ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP BRIDGE THIS FINANCIAL GAP."
The Finance Committee is meeting on Wednesday, June 24th and we will consider making an additional contribution. If anyone wants to make an additional contribution ear-mark your check and send it to Gerard at 315 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Report about Friends School in Detroit: Because of the current economic slump that we are now in, the Friends School in Detroit is in financial trouble. Explicitly for the reasons below.
1. "By design, the school has always charged less tuition than costs and made up the rest through fundraising; fundraising has failed to keep up with the growing gap.
2. A growing number of parents have become delinquent in paying their tuition obligations.
3. Enrollment has fallen each of the last two years, and structural adjustments have not been made – i.e., classes have continued with as few as eight students with a full-time teacher."
"Any funds raised over the summer would help the board to meet its salary obligations and clear current liabilities before the new budget year begins. The board would like to raise sufficient funds near term to meet at least one biweekly payroll obligation (approximately $30,000) for August. In response to this need, Lake Erie Yearly Meeting has increased its financial support for this year by $1,000, and by $2,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Green Pastures Quarterly Meeting has authorized an immediate payment of $5,000. PLEASE CONSIDER WHETHER YOU MIGHT ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP BRIDGE THIS FINANCIAL GAP."
The Finance Committee is meeting on Wednesday, June 24th and we will consider making an additional contribution. If anyone wants to make an additional contribution ear-mark your check and send it to Gerard at 315 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Announcements & help needed
June 7:
The Advancement Committee meeting is rescheduled tentatively for Tuesday, July 7, place TBA.
Liz & Bob Webber's wedding anniversary is Monday June 8; Bob's birthday is Tuesday June 9. Congratulations & many happy returns.
Patricia Pennell has been ill since January. Please hold her in the Light & send her expressions of support & caring. If you are able to volunteer some help with cleaning or sorting at Pat's home, or taking her to doctor's appointments & taking notes as her advocate, please contact Amy Ranger or Judi Buchman.
Quaker Jam: Well House, 606 Cass Ave SE will be the site of the next Quaker Jam. It will be at 6pm and go as long as there is interest. We do have road construction. So the best is to come down Lafayette to west on Pleasant. It does say that the road is closed, but you can go to Cass. You can either park on Pleasant between Lafayette and Cass or turn left onto Cass and park there. You can enter through the back gate of 600, just pull the chain up. Go through the playground and in the back door of 606 (the house on the other side of the playground. If the weather is good we can also be outside. Otherwise you can go to the front door of 606. Look forward to singing with you all.
The Advancement Committee meeting is rescheduled tentatively for Tuesday, July 7, place TBA.
Liz & Bob Webber's wedding anniversary is Monday June 8; Bob's birthday is Tuesday June 9. Congratulations & many happy returns.
Patricia Pennell has been ill since January. Please hold her in the Light & send her expressions of support & caring. If you are able to volunteer some help with cleaning or sorting at Pat's home, or taking her to doctor's appointments & taking notes as her advocate, please contact Amy Ranger or Judi Buchman.
Quaker Jam: Well House, 606 Cass Ave SE will be the site of the next Quaker Jam. It will be at 6pm and go as long as there is interest. We do have road construction. So the best is to come down Lafayette to west on Pleasant. It does say that the road is closed, but you can go to Cass. You can either park on Pleasant between Lafayette and Cass or turn left onto Cass and park there. You can enter through the back gate of 600, just pull the chain up. Go through the playground and in the back door of 606 (the house on the other side of the playground. If the weather is good we can also be outside. Otherwise you can go to the front door of 606. Look forward to singing with you all.
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