March 2023 Meeting Minutes
GRASS VALLEY FRIENDS MEETING
Of the Religious Society of Friends of the Truth
College Park Quarterly Meeting, Pacific Yearly Meeting
MINUTES & RECORD
Meeting for Worship on the Occasion of Business
March 12, 2023
GRASS VALLEY FRIENDS MEETING: Meeting for Worship on the
Occasion of Business, March 12, 2023, DRAFT MINUTES & RECORD
We met as a hybrid Meeting, in-person & via Zoom.
Present: Dean & Karen Olson (co-clerks), Doug Hamm, Dorothy Henderson, Marilyn Guida, Gordon &
Mary Starr, Lo Hamm, Dianne Marshall, Judy & Reed Hamilton, & fosten wilson.
The Meeting opened with silent worship.
Query: Lots of things affecting people – snow, electricity outages, another atmospheric river coming . . .
What thoughts come to mind? Replies ranged from people helping each other, thanking Gaia for water, spirit
growing in our Meeting, time of profound changes happening, to gratitude for the silence & the settling down
involved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
STEWARDSHIP: The attached report was read by Mary. It involves tax-payer identification number,
altering online access to committee reports, the new pedestal raising the Owl, & keeping the video projector.
WELCOME COMMITTEE: Karen read the attached report, giving details about our Friendly Eights that
start in April. Plus, there is mention of the collection of books for newcomers in our library.
SPIRIT & WITNESS: Dorothy provided the report, attached. The “Witness” aspect of their work has led
to the changes they recommend. The Spiritual Life programs noted in the report need clarification. The April
23rd event will be specific to the interview mentioned & the book, Braiding Sweetgrass.
NOMINATING: The attached report came from Judy. The committee is nominating Stewart Smith to
serve on our Spirit & Witness Committee. This will season to April. And they are now contacting people to
work out the slate for our next year.
INTERFAITH NEVADA COUNTY (INC): Dianne described the activities & challenges of INC. INC
exists to provide solace and support to Faith Community Leaders in a confidential, spiritual setting. Dianne &
our two co-clerks represent our Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
>> Potluck – Sierra Friends Center will hold a community potluck on Sunday, 3-19-2023.
>> April Business Meeting – Since Easter Sunday is the second Sunday in April, our Meeting for
Worship on the occasion of Business will happen on the third Sunday of April, 4-16-2023.
Meeting closed with silent worship.
Respectfully submitted,
fosten wilson, acting recording clerk.