9Z+October+2011

Minutes for October 4, 2011

6:30 – 7:00 Potluck meal

7:00 – 8:30 Meeting in Mountain Class/Lower School Attending – Jamie, Charlie, George, Jim, Bryce, Barbara, Aliza, Kathy, Carly, Ida

 [1] Settling-in / Silence

[2]Welcome/Introductions Jamie speaks to the changes in the committee, we are no longer a Board committee, but a school committee. Our focus can be to more deeply support and promote the Quaker nature of the school. The group will continue to be made up of the various constituents of the school and continue to be a gathering place for the various parts of the school. We have some leftover agenda items from last year, but this is also a new start. We are open to new directions.

[3] Sign up sheet for Quaker writing/articles for Parent Update We want to provide education for the community – especially the parents. Look at this month’s (September) //Update// to see what Charlie put in. Volunteers are asked to take on this “Quaker Corner” for a month. This could take the form of reflections on service, settling in, events at local meetings, etc. November– due 10/15 - Jamie’s piece on Quaker education December - Jim conflict resolution class in Middle School January - Carly will do one on ES February – Bryce March - George & Aliza – the student perspective April - Kathy and Charlie - Lower School – April – submissions go to Jan - see past Update for address

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[4] Queries for All School Meetings for Worship <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Nov. 9, Feb. 15, April 18 (10:30 – 11:00 in the gym) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Take a look at //Advices and Queries// – by Sean Compagnucci <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Several folks have copies to share. You may also access the material on line: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">leymquaker.files.wordpress.com <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">We will decide decide on a query at our next meeting (Nov 1) and share it with units before the gathering.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[5] Plans for April 24 Staff Development (1:30 – 5:00pm) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> We are responsible for this date – doing some programming around Quaker education. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Last year we looked at Christen Clougherty’s work; she could be available for this event (from Savannah). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Other possibilities: Paul Lacey – Earlham, Max Carter - Guilford

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[6] "Friends in Residence" or "Friends Speaker" series <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">This was discussed last year. The desire was to invite someone of “weight”, someone that would also draw in local Meetings. Charlie met Paul Lacey this past summer, and Paul indicated a willingness to come here. Some thoughts: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> - if Paul is available, we could combine his visit with Staff Dev day <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">- we should be aware of his physical needs – don’t pack the schedule too tight <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">- we should take him whenever we can get him <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> - Guilford also interested – we should liase through Nikki <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">- Charlie will contact Paul by phone and explore possibilities

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">The idea of an ongoing Friend in Residence program received support. The structure could be simply spending time with us and sharing their reflections on that experience. There is value is having a person there as witness, sounding board, presence. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Names mentioned: Patsy Martin (FGC junior gathering leader). Arthur Larrabee (clerk’s training), Scott Holmes (songs & personal witness), Laurie Kammala (sp?)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[7] Other ideas for this year’s School Life Committee <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Jamie and Charlie want folks to feel invested in this group, to bring ideas and energy. What tangible things could this committee do to increase/deepen the Quaker sense of the school? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> - Send invitations to local meetings – from this committee – to all school MFW. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Send the dates now, with a reminder just before the MFW – (with query). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> - Be in touch with the AFSC group in Greensboro about a possible major arts service project <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">- Find ways to remind our community of various Quaker groups and organizations <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> - Use the election year to explore respectful disagreements, to use various Quaker processes to help listening and understanding. Recent US query: “How do I have a discussion with someone with whom I disagree?” <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Charlie settles in with the members of the PSA Executive Committee once a month and shares information and/or answer questions about Quakerism and Quaker Education.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[8] Workshop/Conference opportunities – FCE, Pendle Hill, etc. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Mike supports our attending these – don’t hesitate.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[9] Review of action steps agreed upon during the meeting. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Charlie – contact with Paul Lacey, send invitations to meetings <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Jamie – Update article, AFSC contact <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">All – continue developing list of people to tap for visitors <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">All - read //Advices & Queries//

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">[10]Announcements: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Piedmont Friends Fellowship Retreat at CFS on March 16-18

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Closing Silence