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Winona Monthly Meeting Minutes

2009
 

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.