Sessions Committee

The Committee includes:
• The Presiding Clerk, reading clerks and recording clerks of the Yearly Meeting. The Presiding Clerk clerks the Speakers and Program subcommittee, which includes the rest of the clerks’ table and is responsible for discerning the theme and inviting speakers to Sessions
• Five At-Large members nominated by Nominating Committee and approved by Annual Sessions, including the Sessions Clerk, who will be nominated by Nominating Committee and approved by Sessions or the Permanent Board
• A liaison from each of the following NEYM standing committees and constituent groups: Ministry and Counsel, Youth Ministries, Permanent Board, and Young Adult Friends
• In preparing for Annual Sessions, the Clerk of Sessions Committee, YM Presiding Clerk, Events Coordinator, and YM Secretary will consult and coordinate with people serving in key roles related to specific areas of work for Sessions. As of 2017, these include:
o General Bookstore Manager
o Children & Family Bookstore Manager
o Access Needs Coordinator
o JYM Coordinator
o JHYM Coordinator (NEYM staff role)
o Young Friends Coordinator (NEYM staff role)
o Young Adult Friends Coordinator (NEYM staff role)
o Childcare Coordinator
o Accounts Manager (NEYM staff role)
o Office Manager (NEYM staff role)
o Events Coordinator (NEYM staff role)
o Registrar
o Housing Coordinator
o Volunteer Coordinator
o Anchor Group Coordinator
o Pastoral Care Response Team Coordinator
o Plenary & Display Coordinator
o A/V Coordinator
o Family Neighborhood Coordinator (NEYM staff role)

• The Events Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the NEYM Staff and the Sessions Committee. NEYM staff with significant responsibilities for Annual Sessions will be represented at Sessions Committee meetings, and will plan their participation in the Committee’s work in consultation with the clerk of Sessions Committee, Yearly Meeting Secretary, and Presiding Clerk.