Winona Monthly Meeting of Friends

held 4-12-2009

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not get weary; they will walk and not be faint.  Is. 40:31

Present were Conrad Lindes, Myrtle Bailey, Dean Sidwell and Rose Sidwell.

The proposed answer to the Eight Query was read and approved.  The Ninth Query was considered and Rose Sidwell will prepare an anwer.

As our representative to Fifth Month Quarterly Meeting, we appoint Rose Sidwell.

We had some more discussion on whether to paint or side the meetinghouse, but came to no conclusion.

There being no further business, the meeting concludes.

Rose M. Sidwell

Dean A. Sidwell      clerks

                                        Answer to Eighth Query

In a court of law we are given the option of either swearing or affirming.  At such times we use the affirmation.
When signing our Income Tax questionaire it was suggested we attach a paper stating we tell the truth because are Christian and Christ admonishes us to be truthful.
We are not compulsive gamblers. We try to make wise choices when investing our money, although we need to be cautious now with the economy in turmoil.  We wish we could influence those in Washington to be more concerned about bankrupting our country.

Winona Monthly Meeting of Friends
held 7-12-2009

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, the things which God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Cor. 2:9

As our representatives to Seventh Quarterly Meeting, we appoint: Conrad Lindes and Rose M. Sidwell.

Conrad Lindes has agreed to serve another term on the Yearly Meeting Nominating Comm.

The membership report was read. It will be sent to the Yearly Meeting Recorder.

Rose Sidwell will collect money for the Yearly Meeting Women's Fund and Monteverde Friends School.

As our representatives to the upcoming Yearly Meeting, we appoint: Conrad Lindes, Myrtle E. Bailey and Rose M. Sidwell.

We had some more discussion as what to do with the exterior of the meetinghouse and how to best raise the funds for this 
venture. If any of our members have suggestions, we would be glad to hear from you.
 There being no further business, 
the meeting concludes.

Rose M. Sidwell
Dean A Sidwell clerks

Winona Monthly Meetings of Friends
held 12-20-2009

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be 
troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 
The proposed answer to the Fourth Query has been read and is approved. The Fifth Query has been considered with answers 
received from Conrad Lindes and John Michael Keba. Myrtle Bailey will prepare an answer. The report of llth Mo. Representative 
Meeting has been read. The revisions and additions to the first four Queries were included. The treas. books of 
the meeting and graveyard were examined and found to be in good order. A budget for 2010 was approved. Myrtle Bailey has 
agreed to serve as treasurer. We appreciate Evelyn Sidwell's many years of service as treasurer and her accurate
care of the funds. We also appreciate Dean Sidwell's care of the graveyard funds. Myrtle Bailey reported that the balance 
in the checking acc't. is $2,943.53. A thank you was read from Monteverde Friends School for funds sent to them from 
Yearly Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting concludes. 

Rose M. Sidwell Dean A Sidwell Clerks 

Fourth Query Answer 

We are concerned when we see people abusing their bodies and minds by over-eatiang and reading things and watching TV 
programs that do not contribute to healthy bodies and minds. We can't speak for all of our membership, but we would
encourage them to be temperant in all areas of their lives. We are not aware of anyone misusing drugs, alcohol of tobacco.