The quarterly meeting should be apprised of communications addressed by constituent meetings to the yearly meeting on ministry and counsel, and it may, on its own initiative, supplement or address additional communications to the yearly meeting on ministry and counsel on matters within its sphere of interest and concern. It may, from time to time, receive recommendations of the yearly meeting on ministry and counsel and carry out requests on behalf of that meeting.
4 - VISITING AND VISITATION AMONG MEETINGS
The importance of visitation among Friends cannot be overemphasized. New voices are needed in local meetings to broaden viewpoints and introduce fresh insights into truth. Over a wider area, visitation can help keep the balance between the differing interpretations of Quakerism and increase understanding between members of the various meetings, regions, and branches of the Religious Society of Friends.
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION. Where visiting among Friends is merely incidental to travel for some other purpose, a monthly meeting may issue a letter of introduction for a member in good standing. Such a letter requires no further endorsement. Quarterly or yearly meetings may originate similar letters as occasion warrants.
MINUTE OF TRAVEL. Where a member proposes to travel under the weight of a concern, the monthly meeting may issue a minute of travel releasing the Friend for a particular service. The minute of travel is a certificate endorsing the Friend's concern, indicating that the meeting is in unity with and in support of this venture.