The meeting for business for Peachtree Friends Meeting was convened on January 12, 2026 at 10:15am.
An opening silence was observed.
Approval of December Minutes:
Minutes from December meeting will be distributed and approved at the February meeting
Treasury Update:
There are no cash flow issues at this time. Cash reserves are fine for rent and expenses. Dues are being paid.
The corporation’s renewal is due. Curt will renew and pay the fee in lieu of his dues for January.
Religious Education Update:
Nan is confirmed to present on January 18. Since Glenn will be out for a bit due to his surgery, First Sunday will need volunteers. Sarah is looking into presenting in February; she’ll confirm her availability.
AFSC Actions:
There is a demonstration on Saturday 1/17 at Freedom Park, the focus is on resistance to Venezuela and ICE. Anyone is welcome to participate.
Erin gave an update on First Five Freedom, and the consensus is that while the group is not opposed, we need more information as to formal responsibilities, ongoing roles before we formally commit as a group.
Since this is a new effort and although intentional on inclusion and diversity, we need to know how to keep apprised as things evolve. Atlanta Friends position is pending, they desire more info and although Peachtree Friends do not need to align, we are interested in their position.
Sign In and Info for Guests:
The guest book has been procured and is ready for guests to sign. It is displayed on our information table at each meeting.
The issue of the bookshelf is pending as a more permanent placement for materials. Curt is leading on this with the church and will provide an update.
Movie Night:
January movie night was 1/10 and was enjoyable.
February movie night date will be February 21. Edward will send film choices for group consensus.
New Items:
We discussed the clerk position and term. Curt is happy to stay in the position and will continue for the next month pending an update on Glenn. Glenn has expressed interest but will be out.
Curt will also research implications of clerk position not being made public.
Scott will provide Glenn’s address for anyone who wishes to send cards.
Nan and Jay will be moving semi-permanently to Chicago to be closer to their daughter. They will attend whenever they are back in Georgia.
We discussed that we would like to be more intentional after meeting brunch.
We will say goodbye to them after next week’s meeting.
Agenda Items for Next Business Meeting:
Next business meeting date is set for February 8.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:52 am.
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