Regional Representatives to Continuing Committee

(Adapted from 1998 Guide.) 

Appointment:  One representative for Junior Young Friends and one representative for Senior Young Friends from each Regional Meeting, with nominations to be submitted by the respective Young Friends body to the Clerk of the Nominating Committee for Yearly Meeting approval.  Terms are for three years beginning at the rise of the annual gathering.  (See Notes 1 and 2.) 

Responsibilities of the Representatives to Continuing Committee include:

1.  Being aware of the interests and abilities of the Young Friends in the Regional Meeting for use in planning the programs for the annual gathering and other Yearly Meeting activities.

2.  Encouraging young people in monthly meetings and worship groups to participate in the Young Friends programs.

3.  Assisting the Clerks and Coordinators of Junior and Senior Young Friends in planning the programs for the annual gathering.

4.  Encouraging Young Friends within their Regional Meeting to meet together at times other than the annual gathering.

5.  Encouraging young people interested in Quakerism to attend regional and monthly meetings, worship groups and other Quaker activities.

6. Attending Continuing Committee at the expense of their regional or monthly meetings, in order to assist with planning Young Friends’ activities for the annual gathering. 

Continuing Committee:  In its January meeting, the Continuing Committee completes the planning for the next annual gathering.  Regional Representatives attend this meeting to assist with planning for the Junior and Senior Young Friends programs. The Regional Meeting (or the Representative's own monthly meeting) pays the travel expenses to this meeting. 

Notes and Concerns:

1.  Is the three year term specified in the 1998 Guide practical for these representatives?

2.  Is it practical for the Yearly Meeting to be involved in approving these appointments?