The Standing Committee on General Services has oversight of those administrative functions which enable the ministry of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. These are the services necessary to run the organization in order to support and make possible the work of the other Standing Committees. These functions include accounting and audit, fund development and stewardship of funds, grant coordination and financial assistance, computer services, records and archives, personnel services and staff benefits, conference management (including planning for and managing Yearly Meeting in session), and property management.

Notes from Burlington Meeting House Threshing Session
Notes from Burlington Meeting House Threshing Session Click here for PDF

Posted by: Bjorn Jensen on Apr 21, 08 | 11:26 am

Minutes of the General Service Standing Committee
Minutes of the General Service Standing Committee from the March 19, 2008 meeting - pending approval

Posted by: Bjorn Jensen on Apr 21, 08 | 10:02 am

Friends Center Capital Campaign News, March 2008
This display was mailed to meetings all over the U.S. If you haven’t seen it in your meeting, please ask your clerk or let us know and we’ll send another.

Posted by: Bjorn Jensen on Apr 02, 08 | 1:00 pm

Update on Burlington Meeting House
The General Services Standing Committee (GSSC) and the General Secretary of PYM hosted a threshing session at Burlington Meeting House (BMH) on March 9 to hear about the future of this historic site. BMH was converted to a conference center for youth in 1993... full story

Posted by: Bjorn Jensen on Apr 01, 08 | 2:32 pm

Health Coverage for Meeting Employees
PYM NEWS: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is now able to offer Monthly and Quarterly Meetings within PYM the opportunity to provide quality health care to their employees at reasonable rates. This opportunity is available because Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in alliance with other Quaker organizations has created Friends Mutual Health Group (FMHG).

Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Sep 15, 07 | 9:12 pm

Burlington Meeting House - For Your Event
PYM NEWS: Twelve years have passed since the excitement of opening a PYM Conference Center in Burlington, New Jersey. Friends will be pleased to know that the facility is holding up well, looking especially good after recent painting and floor replacement.

Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Sep 15, 07 | 9:07 pm