by WebPost | Aug 5, 2021 | Announcement
Among Friends
Imagine biking sections of the Capital Trail, or taking short walks in the James River Park system, or reading and discussing books that increase your understanding of critical race theory. What about learning a new craft, or visiting local museums and galleries, or watching films in languages other than English? Many of us long to explore a new interest or hobby, and find it more engaging when we pursue that interest with f/Friends. That's what Friendly Eights are all about: sharing an interest or new pursuit with a small group of folks--usually around 8 in number--from October to May (and sometimes year-round!). Even during the pandemic, several Friendly Eights met for socially distanced outdoor activities, or gathered over Zoom (RFM maintains a Zoom account that makes virtual meet-ups possible).
The Care and Counsel Committee is responsible for overseeing the Friendly Eights program, and any member can answer your questions about forming a group or joining up. We always aim to offer a group called "Old Friends, New Friends" which helps orient those new to Richmond Friends Meeting and connect with a few folks who are familiar with RFM's history and Quaker practices.
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Before September 12, consider a Friendly Eight topic you'd like to organize or help facilitate. Typically, Care and Counsel posts sign-up sheets in the foyer behind our worship room early in September, and encourages folks to sign up throughout the month. The first meetings usually happen in October. This year, Care and Counsel will make sure to broadcast the formation of Friendly Eights via the listserv, too. To help us track Friendly Eight suggested topics, gauge interest, and publicize this year's options, please furnish your ideas by September 12 to Tera Yoder or Randee Humphrey.
by WebPost | Apr 21, 2021 | Announcement
Sign up for a work day! Invite friends and family!
Let’s be clear. It is OUR job to do the physical work to open camp. Tasks are available for all abilities and skill levels. Sign up and invite others! Announcements will go out in newsletters, but personal invitations help.
There is a LOT of work to do. BYM Staff cannot and should not do it all. Let’s descend on camps in such numbers that we run out of work to do--early.
How to Sign Up:
Three Sign Up Genius links, one for each of the residential camps:
Catoctin Dates – April 3rd, 10th, 17th and May 1st www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AFA62CABF8C43-lets
Opequon Dates – April 17th, May 8th, 19th and 29th www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AFA62CABF8C43-lets2
Shiloh Dates - April 24th, May 5th, and May 15th www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AFA62CABF8C43- lets1
Pick a camp. Use the Sign Up Genius link for that camp.
Pick a date – or two, or three! Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays Pick a type of work
Each camp has 3 categories of work to do: Clean, Repair, and Yard Work. Sign up for one but remain flexible.
Each category is limited to 10 people, so we get all kinds of work done.
If all 30 spots fill, then each category can expand. But we don’t want 15 people on yard work while
only 2 are cleaning.
Expectations
Time: Arrive ready to work from 9 AM to 5 PM. But if you can only come for a partial day, we still need you! Bring:
Food and snacks to fuel yourself
Water bottles to hydrate yourself
Tools for the type of work you intend to do
Any other tools you’re willing to lend for the day – labeled with your name
These are workdays. We will have fun! But they are not Family Camp Weekends. That means: There will be no programming, no prepared meals, and no childcare.
There is no plan for overnight camping. (Want to camp? It’s likely possible. But ask David first.)
If you want to take responsibility for making childcare possible, get in touch with David Hunter. It would need planning and lots of communication in advance. If childcare becomes available, we will announce it. For now though, there is none.
Contacts
Anne Honn: Questions about the sign-up anhonn@gmail.com or 240-441-6688
David Hunter: Questions about work to be done davidhunter@bym-rsf.org or 240-285-5186
