FCNL is composed of two distinct organizations: the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a lobbying organization; and the FCNL Education Fund, a charitable organization. Both are nonpartisan, in the public interest, and governed by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Friends Committee on National Legislation
FCNL is governed by a General Committee of approximately 180 Friends, the majority of whom have been appointed by 26 Yearly Meetings and seven national Friends’ organizations. FCNL is a 501(c)4 organization, and gifts are not tax-deductible.
The General Committee meets each November to conduct business at FCNL’s Annual Meeting. The executive and standing committees oversee the program and administration of FCNL between Annual Meetings.
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Executive Committee Members
- Ron Ferguson, Clerk (Chairperson)
- Mary Lou Hatcher, Asst. Clerk
- Abigail Adams, Recording Clerk
- Scott Duncan, Treasurer
- Lynn Oberfield, Personnel Clerk
- Doug McCown, Development Clerk
- Megan Fair, Field Clerk
- Ebby Luvaga, Policy Clerk
- Jonathan Brown, Finance Clerk
- Kathy Guthrie, Nominating Clerk
- Jane Hiles, Annual Meeting Planning Clerk
- Lauren Brownlee, At Large, FCNL
- Diane Randall, FCNL Executive Secretary
FCNL Education Fund
The FCNL Education Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that exists in parallel with FCNL to support the research, analysis and education for which FCNL is known and respected. Gifts are tax-deductible. It is governed by a board appointed by FCNL’s Executive Committee.
Education Fund Executive Committee Members
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Ron Ferguson, Clerk (Chairperson)
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Mary Lou Hatcher, Assistant Clerk
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Abigail Adams, Recording Clerk
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Rebecca Way Bergus, Ed Fund Treasurer
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Ernie Buscemi, At Large, Ed Fund
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Lynn Oberfield
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Doug McCown
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Megan Fair
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Ebby Luvaga
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Jonathan Brown
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Kathy Guthrie
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Jane Hiles
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Diane Randall, FCNL Executive Secretary
The FCNL Education Fund, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, promotes civic engagement through education and training to achieve a peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
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