One of the strongest characteristics of Oberlin has been its sense of community, where neighbors interact with each other as family. This trait is still embodied today. The Raleigh Friends Meeting has been a neighbor in the Oberlin community and involved with the Friends of Oberlin Village for many years. Member Doug Jennette has fostered the bond between RFM and FOV.  In recent years, Doug has seamlessly assumed the responsibility of coordinating FOV’s community clean-up of the Historic Oberlin cemetery. The maintenance of the cemetery receives many accolades. Doug’s organizational talents make the many tasks involved in scheduling a clean-up appear easy. Doug has also been highly active in contributing to the operational set up of Celebrate Oberlin, FOV’s signature education event. He has also coordinated donations from the Friends Meeting to the Wilson Temple Food Pantry for many years. Doug's affable demeanor, dependable nature, and generous smile has enabled him to build a strong bond with the members of FOV, the Oberlin neighborhood and the community at large. Doug’s participation in FOV has enlivened and strengthened our organization.