I had to phone a friend for this one as I personally only know the document by the latter name, and have never heard it referred to as the ‘Members Handbook’, but it seems this is a name used by some Friends.
It is usually referred to as the ‘Members Handbook’ or ‘Book of Members & Attenders’. It covers the whole of Scotland and lists all the Meetings for Worship in each area, with the times and places where they meet.
It is most useful and, as the title suggests, it is a book of Members and Attenders including the Meeting they belong to, and contact details.
All details are held with the explicit consent of the members and attenders concerned, to comply with the Data Protection Act. When the book is superseded by a new volume the old book of course should either be shredded or burnt.
All areas of Scotland are covered & Area Meetings are listed under the regions. Each Area Meeting is listed with full details, with office bearers and the registered Charity Number.
Each member is listed not only under their Meeting but also cross-referenced at the back of the book in alphabetical order.
The dates and details for General Meeting for Scotland are given at the front of the book with a list of the current office bearers and their contact details. Other General Meeting representatives are also listed.
Finally there is a list of useful addresses, websites, & Charitable Trusts, their purpose, and how to access them.
Janet Fairbairn , Lochaber and Lorn Local Meeting