District 21 Business Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2013

Traditions read by: Jenni H.

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

April 2013

Beginning Balance: $703.18
Expenses:
Unity Picnic Shelter Rental: $80
Rent: $10
Meeting Expenses: $2.17

Revenue:
Seeking Solutions: *$40.50
Pocket of Enthusiasm: $15.00
April 21, 2013: Balance : $666.51
Minus $150 prudent reserve: $516.51

*Westgate reduced deposit of check from Seeking Solutions from $49.50 to $40.50 because $49.50 was written in the numeric amount of the check and $40.50 was written in the place where you write out (Alpha) the amount of the check. Need to clarify with Solutions. Our balance could be $9 higher.

Intergroup Liaison Report (Brian C.):  not absent
(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I went to Lincoln Parks and Rec and paid the $80 fee to reserve the Van Dorn park shelter for Sunday, July 14th from 12:30-4:30.  I did also communicate to Kit J that we would not be having the Delegate’s Report during our picnic this year as i had previously had us marked in Kit’s calendar for the 28th of July prior to us determining our final plans for the Unity Picnic.

I also wanted to remind everyone that i will not be able to attend the Dist 21 Business Meeting on May 19th as i will be at my cousins wedding in Portland, Oregon.  Jon R has volunteered to chair the meeting in May in my absence since we do not have an Alt DCM.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Pockets has filled all open spots, new alt GSR JR. New lit chair is Sawyer and speaker chair is Dave T.  Things are going well, exploring different locations for a potential move.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Keith K.):  Things are going well, good attendance.

3.    Young People’s (Miranda R.) not present

4.    Spiritual Actions (Jay): Things are going well, people from CCL, all is good.

5.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S .): Things are going well, good attendance.

6.      Steps we Take( Michael F):  Attendance is holding, still a bit low, we need have a couple new people come in.  Things are good.

7.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Bonnie H):  not present but emailed secretary below report
Women’s Circle of Friends still going strong with many ladies from Independence Center coming weekly. Nothing else to report. Unfortunately I missed our last business meeting. Yours In Service, Bonnie H

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1)  Dist 21 Unity Picnic – Sunday, July 14th
What has been done so far:
- shelter has been reserved from 12:30-4:30 including set-up and tear down time
- $80 rent has been paid

    What needs to be done:
- We need to pay a $50 deposit the Friday before and pick up the key then return key for deposit  check to be mailed back.
- Jennifer will create fliers with “Recovery, Unity, Service”- The Three Legacies
- Jennifer will check inventory of plates/cups/coffee, etc.
- Pockets brought forks/spoons last year (50-100 each)
- Jenni H will check on the price for a case of hamburger patties
- Steps We Take will bring in the buns
- Sufficient substitute will bring in the beverages ( lemonaide water and coffee )
- Jennifer will check with Bonnie/Women’s Circle of Friends to see if they can donate           ketchup/mustard and relish again as they did last year
- Spiritual Actions – Jay or Brian will bring in a big coffee pot

2)  Miranda R is willing to step up and take the position of Alt DCM
Passed

New Business:

2) Delegate’s Report  - I received a suggestion from Sufficient Substitute to have the Delegate come to one of our normally scheduled business meetings rather than the GSR workshop which we discussed having in early December, and possibly have a potluck, which spurred other thoughts of dessert, pizza, something easy that we could have along with our business meeting/Delegate’s report.

Discussion:  Jenni asked which meeting would have voting items we would have to discuss, the Oct 20th is elections.  Jay mentioned that there would be logistic issues such as size of meeting location.   He also mentioned that by having an outside event could allow us to combine that report with other districts.  It was also mentioned that some of the other districts may have already had him come for the report.  Keith felt that the room would probably suffice for the expected attendance.  It was mentioned that by combining the delegate report with another event, we have an enhanced chance of the most people hearing his report.  Jenni mentioned that in the past the GSR workshop was a good fit for the Delegates report.

Motion for the delegates report to be held in December during the GSR workshop.

Vote Sunday, Dec 8th – afternoon
For: 5
Against: 1

Minority voice wanted to reinforce the position that in their opinion that the best place to do the delegates report would be a business meeting.

The next Area 41 Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19th, 2013

District 21 Business Meeting Minutes

Traditions read by: Jay D

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.): read February Minutes

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

March/February 2013 – District 21 Financial Report

Balance from West Gate: $602.39 – February 4, 2013
Other Assets:
Undeposited checks from:
Seeking Solutions: $123.60
Sufficient Substitute: $45

February Expenses: Rent $10

Balance before February expenses: $770.99
DCM Meeting Expenses: 3.08
February Balance: 767.91

Deposit: $27 (Sufficient Substitute)

March Beginning Balance: $794.91
Expenses:
Area 41: $90.06
DCM Copying Expenses: $1.67

Balance: $703. 18
March 2013 Balance minus $150 prudent reserve: $553.18

Intergroup Liaison Report (Brian C.): not present

March 17, 2013

(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I was able to attend the Area 41March Assembly in North Platte last weekend, The results of the voting
items is as follows (see Area 41 Newsletter for full description and background info):

AGENDA ITEM 2012-01-12 001 Agenda – Select the District to host the 2014 Area 41 Assembly
Reunion

*Dist 22 will be hosting 2014 Area 41 Reunion (no other Districts placed a bid)

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 002 Agenda – Select the location for 2015-2016 Area 41 Meeting weekends
and Reunions.

*Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island was the selected location
(Final Vote was 19 for Midtown GI and 17 for North Platte Sandhills Convention Center)
AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 003 Agenda -Amendment to the Area 41 Reunion Guidelines to allow 2
hours for Delegate’s Report preferably on Saturday.

*PASSED ( 29 For and 3 Against )

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 004 Archives – Provide funding for Archivist to attend the National
Archives Convention in September, 2013.

*PASSED ( 32 For and 1 Against )

AGENDA ITEM 2012-01-21 #01a – method of handling a possible appeal if an Area 41 Standing
Committee decision to “Take No Action”.

*PASSED ( 33 For and 3 Against )

AGENDA ITEM 2012-01-21 #001b – Approve the Area 41 Service Handbook

*PASSED (33 For and 3 Against )

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Meeting going well still trying to get meeting to LCF they are
finally making disbursements from the group.

2. Sufficient Substitute (Keith K.): we continue to have speakers coming from various districts
from the state, last meeting in the month is closed.

3. Young People’s (Miranda R.) Nothing new.

4. Spiritual Actions (Jay ): Things going well.

5. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S .): Things going well.

6. Steps we Take( Michael F): Numbers are down.

7. Womens circle of friends ( Bonnie H.): Vickie P. resigned, and Bonnie is the new GSR, no Alt
GSR at this time. Saturday Speaker meeting is still being held, attendance is holding well.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1) Possibility of Dist 21 Hosting a Hospitality for this year’s reunion held May 31 – June 2nd:

Feedback from Groups:

Miranda mentioned that they felt in their group that this had to be arranged by last Area, however this
is not the case. They expresses no interest after that was brought up. Pockets has decided to fund
scholarships to the reunion, the money will be used to fund Jenni to attend.

Keith from Sufficient Substitute felt that this had already been decided. His group focused more on how
to budget for the food. Spiritual Actions mentioned that they would not be willing to support this event in
any way.

Based on the discussion from the GSR’s present this event has been determined to not be the best use of
our funds, time and energy.

Vote: Failed

2) Any interest for the Alternate DCM Position? none – Jennifer mentioned she will not be able to attend
the May Dist 21 meeting as she will be out of town for a family wedding. Jon R offered to chair this
meeting if we did not have an Alt DCM by May.

New Business:

1) Pick a Date and Place for Dist 21 Unity Picnic -

Research: As of Friday, March 15th the Van Dorn Enclosed Shelter is available for Sunday July 14th
and July 28th.

6 Votes for the 14th
1 Vote for the 28th

$80 rental fee to reserve the shelter. We then need to pay a $50 deposit the Friday before and pick up the
key. We will return key and they will mail check back if “all good.

Do we want to invite Delegate to Picnic or GSR workshop at end of the year?

We felt that the delegate report was a better fit to the GSR workshop, then the picnic.

Discussion on how to get more new people to the picnic, invite a new person to the event, have them ride
with us. Discuss the history of the groups was mentioned.

suggestions were made to have some “fun” things at the picnic such as Hackisack contest or some
other contests

The next Area 41 Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013

District 21 Business Meeting Minutes                        February 17, 2012

Traditions read by: Jenni H

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

**Moving forward, Treasurer will start the monthly Treasurer Report with our bank balance as of the statement date (4th of each month), plus any undeposited checks and checks not yet cleared.

February 2013 – District 21 Financial Report

Balance from West Gate: $602.39 – February 4, 2013
Other Assets:
Undeposited checks from:
Seeking Solutions: $123.60,
Sufficient Substitute: $45

February Expenses: Rent $10

Balance before February expenses: $770.99
DCM Meeting Expenses:  $3.28
February Balance: $ 767.71  (less prudent reserve – $150 = $617.71 available)

** The above report was completed prior to Jon receiving Sufficient Substitute’s contribution of $27 which Keith presented at the meeting.

Intergroup Liaison Report (open position.):

(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

After our last meeting in January, the I GSRs went back to their groups to ask if they would be interested in joining Dist 22 for a workshop.  From the GSRs in which I received feedback from, the majority of the groups chose not to join efforts in their already established workshop.  I advised Mike and Jessi that we would support their efforts by announcing the workshop to our groups and encouraging attendance.

I also was able to attend Seeking Solutions Anniversary breakfast on Saturday, February 16th, and they had an awesome turnout!  Nancy passed on the Group History for Seeking Solutions which i will be givingp to Big Al at Area 41 Archives.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Meeting is going well, we have not gotten anything out to LCF yet, but still in the works.  They need more volunteers.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Keith K.): Attendance numbers are steady, and meeting is getting a few     more people to come in     from Gage county/Beatrice area.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P): Not present

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.) Nothing new really, still good attendance. They have ironed     out some issues     so things are well.

5.    Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): things are good

6.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S .): Things are good, she doesn’t have attendance from the anniversary approx 105 to 110 in attendance.  A good time was had by all.

7.      Steps we Take( Michael F):  We have had some new people who have picked that meeting up as a     new regular.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

New Agenda Items going to vote for March Assembly-

***Please Refer to Area 41 Newsletter for full description and background ***

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 001 Agenda    – Select District to host the 2014 Area 41 Reunion

Dist 21 does not have any interest in submitting a bid at this time.

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 002 Agenda    -Locations for 2015-2016 location

Sandhills – 3
Columbus -0
Kearney – 1
Howard Johnson GI – 0
Midtown Holiday Inn GI – 1

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 003 Agenda    – Add to Area 41 Reunion Guidelines When and how
much time should be allowed for Delegate’s Report
Passed
6 for
0 against

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 004 Archives    -Provide funding in the Area 41 Archives Committee budget for 2013 to allow the Area 41 Archivist to attend the National Archives Workshop in Springfield, IL Sept 12-15, 2013

Discussion:

Sufficient Substitutes felt there was not sufficient  informational available about budget to vote on this.

Young people questioned why the request to send the Archivist now- mentioned Archivist is new this year

Steps we Take asked for clarification regarding who is going and is this a move of budget from one year

to the next, or in addition.  It was our understanding it is an addition to the budget.

Failed

3 for

4 against

AGENDA ITEM 2012-01-21 #001a    – method of handling a possible appeal of an Area 41 Standing Committee decision to “ No Action Taken” on an agenda item.

Discussion:  This format is used by GSO for someone to submit to the body of Area 41 an item that

was settled in committee as “take no action”  This item includes language that “ONLY” the originator can

make this floor action.

Sufficient Substitutes felt that this action limited the right of making a floor action to one person where

he GSC does not restrict floor actions to only the originator. The “right of appeal” should be able to be

used by all members not just the originator.

Young Peoples felt that by restricting this to the originator brought this back down to a “personal” level,

instead of the group conscience.

There was also concern that items could be brought back over and over again.

Failed

3 for

4 against

AGENDA ITEM 2002 -01-21 #001b        – Approve the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook

Sufficient Substitute had concerns that some of the items in the handbook may not have been approved by the groups, such as allowing someone to stand for a position who is not present.

Pockets felt that as this has been out on the website for over a year to look at if there are major concerns that they should have been brought up.

Passes
4 for
1 against

2). Spring Workshop -    Sufficient Substitute would like want a spring workshop on Traditions as there would be sufficient funds.

Group conscience voted against a workshop for spring

3) Possibility of Groups or Dist 21 Hosting a Hospitality for this year’s reunion held May 31 – June 2nd:

GSRs are going to be going back to their groups to see if members would be available to support, man, stock, provide scholarships etc to the reunion.  Discussion was held as far as financially,would the  District be able to afford to host a hospitality room and Jon R mentioned we had budgeted $150 for the workshop that didn’t go through for Spring.  We should be able to afford $200-$250.

4) Any interest for the Alternated DCM or Intergroup Rep position?

Brian C stood for the Intergroup rep. and was voted in.

New Business:

none

District 21 Business Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2013

Traditions read by: Keith

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):   read minutes from Dec 2012 Dist 21 meeting

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

Contributions Received:
Seeking Solutions $123.50
Principles Before Personalities $42.70

Distributions :
check to Jennifer $76.66 ($71.02 + Area $5.64 copies for Dec and Jan Agendas)

Current Balance : $731.03 ( – 150.00 prudent reserve)
*Available Balance : $575.39

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B.):  Gave a report for the meeting.
(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

Over the holidays I was able to visit the 11th Step Group which meets on Sunday at 5:00 at 16th & K, first Christian Church and notified them of the location change for our District 21 Business Meetings so hope to see Jackie, their GSR, at some of our business meetings this year.

I was able to attend the Area 41 January assembly, and once again, District 21 had the most representation for a district, with 7 votes for the Election Assembly.  Margie N. was voted as our new Area 41 website chair for the remainder of this rotation.

VOTING ITEMS TURN OUT:

(1) AGENDA ITEM  2012-03-10-12 Agenda  (was amended to below) : AREA 41 PASSED

Area 41 shall invite the West Central Regional Trustee to participate in an Area 41 Meeting weekend
once in each delegate panel rotation.  Details of the visit will be finalized by the Area 41 Agenda Committee and the Area 41 Delegate at least one year before the visit.  Funding for the estimated expenses of the Trustee’s visit shall be included in the Area 41 Chairperson’s Budget.

Please note: Our District originally voted against this before it was amended as we had a problem with the following statement which was originally was the second sentence: “It is suggested that the invitation be extended for the last Area 41 Meeting weekend of each rotation which include the full Area 41 Election Assembly.  Since this sentence was removed, i changed our District Vote to Approve the Agenda Item.
(2) AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 011 Finance:                AREA 41 PASSED

Area 41 increase the Conference delegate contributions from $1500 to $2000

I am looking forward to 2013 and the events District 21 will be hosting.  Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:
1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Things are good, still getting a group together for LCF.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Keith K.):  Keith is now the GSR for the group.  They are still getting good attendance in the 14 to 16 range.  There is a new program coordinator Joyce is setting up speakers.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P):  No big changes things are going well.

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.): Things are fine.

5.    Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): 55 to 70 in attendance holding steady.

6.    Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Business meeting held last month, all of the different committee members are up and running, taking meeting to touchstone, giving rides to meeting for people in prison, planning activities such as paint ball.  Average meeting size is 50 to 60.

7.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S):  All service positions filled.  Dawn S. is now the intergroup rep.  Anniversary is 2/16/13.  (NOTE: It was previously stated the date is 2/23.) Rick A is the speaker, 9AM breakfast, speaker is at 10AM, there will be raffle.  Nice participation from the members of the group which is very nice to see.

8.      Steps we Take( Michael F):  Things are going well, we have some new people in attendance.  New people coming in.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1). Spring Workshop -    Traditions in The Digital Age (proposed workshop topic)
1st or 2nd week of April

District 22 is planning to do a similar workshop on either Saturday, March 23rd or Saturday, April 6th. Miranda was able to go to the Dist 22 business meeting on Wednesday night to get more details in case we would want to consider joining them.

This workshop was pretty much planned at the last Dist 22‘s meeting.  They have everything pretty much set up with speakers, topics, the only thing they don’t have done is a firm date.  Discussed how this “cooperative”  event might be held, what we could do to participate.  The rent at the church is a goodwill donation which would be something in the $50-$100 range.

Take back to the group and find out what we’d need to feel “vested” in this event.  If the answer is no, then do they still want to have an event this spring, or scrub and focus on our unity picnic instead.

Discussion:

• Would Dist 21 want to join them?  SEE ABOVE
• Would we want to go ahead and do our own event and schedule a little further out on the calendar?  SEE ABOVE

New Business:

(1) New Agenda Items going to vote for March Assembly and summary of what they are regarding: ***Please Refer to Area 41 Newsletter for full description and background and there are 3 additional voting items as well for a total of 6 voting items***

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 001 Agenda    – Select District to host the 2014 Area 41 Reunion

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 002 Agenda    -Locations for 2012-2016 location (see attached bids)

AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 003 Agenda    – Add to Area 41 Reunion Guidelines When and how
much time should be allowed for Delegate’s Report

(2) Possibility of Groups or Dist 21 Hosting a Hospitality for this year’s reunion held May 31 – June 2nd:

The GSRs will go back and ask their groups if they would like us to host/sponsor a dist. 21 hospitality room.  Are they willing to help fund travel for people to attend.  etc…

(3)  Tom B will be resigning as the inter group rep for District 21.

Dist 21 Positions currently open:

ALTERNATE DCM – please note, this person would need to be available to step in and take over DCM responsibilities if DCM is not able to fulfill – possible travel to AREA 41 ASSEMBLY, Chair Monthly District meetings, This person should have a service background, and preferrable GSR background and knowledge of the Service Structure.

INTERGROUP REP – please note, this can be a current GSR.  The Intergroup Rep is the only “non-voting” position in the district when we vote in our district meetings or for elections within our district.
The Intergroup Rep would attend the monthly intergroup meetings which is held on the last Friday of each month at Willard Community Center, and Report back to the District 21 at monthly business meetings.

December 30, 2012

Happy New Year Everyone !

District 21 had a busy and productive 2012 and we have lots of plans for being productive and being of maximum service in 2013 ! We are planning a workshop in April, as well as another Unity Picnic and a GSR workshop toward the end of the year (more shall be revealed as dates and specifics are determined) and we look forward to getting as much group involvement as possible and enhancing each other’s sobriety!

Please announce to your groups that beginning with our January 20th, 2013, the Dist 21 Business Meeting, we will be moving to a New Location:
Bryan Health West
2300 South 16th, Classroom 2 (which is next to the Conference Center in basement)
4:30 pm
**Go into the entrance closest to the parking garage facing South Street and go to the basement. There are stairs as well as an elevator to go to the basement.

The groups in our District felt this would be a more accessible location for any member who would like to attend our district meetings ! We welcome anyone interested in seeing what we do in our district meetings or want to get more involved to attend.

Thanks to Tom B (cafeteria group) Intergroup as well as Marcella at the Central Office have been notified of this change but we would like to get to word out as soon as possible!

We also have an open service position for Alternate DCM for 2013. This person would need to be available to act as DCM in my absence; which would include possible travel to Area 41 assemblies in North Platte. Please spread the word or let me know if interested in this position.

Thanks for allowing me to be your District 21 DCM and please contact me with any questions!

Have a Safe and Sober 2013!

Yours in Service,
Jennifer R.

istrict 21 Business Meeting Minutes                    December 16, 2012

Traditions read by: Miranda

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):   minutes approved
Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.): Not present.

***Treasurer Report Not Attached This Month***

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B.):  

(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):  

I was able to attend the AA Holiday Bash sponsored by Lincoln Intergroup and was able to enjoy the fellowship as well as gather more information from people like Lori G (Past Area 41 Delegate) and Bill O (Area 41 Alt Delegate) regarding their experience and knowledge of the AA Service Structure to hope to get a better understanding regarding the current voting items.  I was also forced to get into the AA Service Manual and do some studying as well.

I also did some consulting with our Dist 21 Treasurer, Jon R regarding our financial situation and hope to have a resolution about where we are going to meet for Dist 21 meetings in 2013 and how much we can afford to donate for rent and still be able to be of maximum service to our District in the New Year!

I wish you all a safe and sober holiday season!

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): They will be starting a meeting at LCF, as of now they are still looking for volunteers.  Volunteers need pass a screening and fill out the application.  People in other meetings are encouraged to volunteer if interested.  Can contact Sherry Cotter, Lancaster County Jail at 402-441-8908.  Can contact Jenni for more information.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Soup supper was a success. New program chair     elected for 2013     Joyce.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P):  Not present

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.): Things are going well- they are having an outside interest     using     their meeting as a venue to promote that interest. They are monitoring this very     closely     and will take steps if necessary to defend our traditions.

5.    Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Things are going well, 60-70 in attendance.  

6.    Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Groovy.  

7.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S as given by Jon.): Things are going well.  Still planning the anniversary.  They have open positions for Secretary, Intergroup, and a new position for the grapevine representative has been created.  

8.      Steps we Take( Michael F):  Nice.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1).Workshop for 1st quarter in 2013 for either April 14th or April 7th.  
***Tabled to Jan ‘13 Mtg***

2) The District voted (in Nov 2012 meeting) to move our Dist. 21 business meeting to Bryan Health West (formerly Bryan LGH) starting on January 20th 2013.

Discussion regarding Rent:

Tom received feedback from BryanLGH and they further defined that they did not charge a rental fee for “health related” groups using the building.  This is determined on a case by case basis by the facility.  Discussion moved on to how has our rent been established currently.  This meeting previously had a contract with the Church in which we currently have our meeting and it did not specify rent either.  Other feedback was that the current $10.00was sufficient, as was another group present.   The District believes we are following the 7th Tradition and continuing to be self-supportive through our own contributions.

It has been determined that the motion passed last month to move this meeting to BryanLGH is in effect, and it was not necessary to make a motion to keep anything the same (as we did in error last month regarding $10 amount for rent) so no other voting was needed.

3.) 2 Area 41Voting Items for January 2013 Area 41 Assembly:

*****See Area 41 Newsletter for full description of voting items******

Voting item 2012-3-10-012.
vote : Against   

Voting item 2012-3-10-011 finance.  
voting : For

NO NEW BUSINESS

District 21 Business Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2012

Traditions read by: Becky N.

Officer Reports

Secretary ’S Report  F.).’ OctoberDist 21 Meeting Minutes Approved

Treasurer ’S Report (Jon RJ.’ *****See Treasurer’s Report at end of these mir1utes******

Sufñcient Substitute has requested for a “period ending date.” Jon R Will -have the period end be

the day prior to each Dist 21 Business Meeting. Any reimbursements requested or contributions ‘

received at a business meeting will then be added tothe next Treasurer’s report for next Dist 21
Business Meeting.

*Please note that the grid detail previously included in our meeting minutes have been removed
from the report section and the Treasurer’s report prepared by J on R will be included at the end
of these ofthe minutes.. i `

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B.) : Report was given.

(for full details, full report can be found on 1incaa.0rg)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I was able to attend the Cafeteria  41st Anníversaty Celebration on Sunday, Nov 4th, and
they had an great turnout  It was awesome to see so rnany AA members in which this AA group
has served and continues to serve. ‘

I was also able to attend the Area 41 Assembly in Columbus, along with 6 GSRS and 2 Alternate
_GSR’s from our District.

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 006 Finance – Approve the Area 41 2013 Budget
****AREA 41 Passed 39-0****

AGENDA ITEM 2012-3-10 004 Finance ***Was amended as f0l10Ws***

Area 41 would reimburse two nights hotel Stay for any budgeted Area 41 position who live more
than 30() miles from the area41 meeting site as calculated by mapquest.

****AREA 41 Passed 26-12****

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 008 Finance – ***was amended as folloWs***
Area 41 reimburse mileage to any budgeted area 41 position at 40% of the federal rate.
****AREA 41 Passed

EMERGENCY VOTING ITEM;

Area 41 approve Alt Delegate to reserve Sandhills Convention Center for the Weekend of August
9-1 Oth and one ofthe lst two Weekends in November for the year 2014 if they -are available for
Area 41 Business Meetings in North Platte. ‘

****AREA 41 Passed 35-2****

Lori G stood for the position of “Trustee at Large” and was approved by a vote of 76-0.

Bill O stressed the importance of anyone who plans to go to Area 41 Business Meetings in North
Platte need to make reservations with the Sandhills Convention Center at least 4 Weeks in
advance to get our approved group rate of $77.00 (including tax) for a Standard 2 bed room,
Sandhills Convention Center reservations can be made by calling 1-308-532-9090.

Area 41 will need to hold elections for a new Area  Website Chair at the January 2013 Area
Assembly.

Grapevine is looking for stories on “Making Amends” and “Bridging the Gap.-”

The Area 41 Workshop performed a Group Inventory which was quite interesting and deemedI
to everyone who attended. -

Yours in Service,

Jennifer

GSR Reports:

1 Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): not present

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): We will be having our 5th anniversary on December

6th, at 6:30 soup supper, speaker at 7:30 Sterling H. from Omaha.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P): We did the group inventory and discovered it had been awhile. The received the traditions check list and will be looking at that as Well.
They do have baskets for the holiday bash on Dec lst hosted by Intergroup/ Special
Events.

4. _Young Pe0p1e’s (Miranda R.): Not Present

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): The anniversary was a success, they more then doubled attendance. Good cake. Speaker was good.

6. Spiritual- Actions (Brian C.): Things are good.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S as given by J0n.): Attendance is steady, February 16th is the

19th anniversary breakfast. Rick A. is the speaker. 9AM breakfast, 10AM speaker.

8. Steps We Take (Michael F): Doing Well.

District 21I Business

Old Business:

1).W0rksh0p for lst quarter in 2013?

We are going to shoot for either a April 14th or April 7th date for our next workshop. These are the lst two Sundays in April. Torn suggested the topic for the Workshop be “Traditions in The Digital Age” and everyone liked the Suggestion.

Food suggestions were a desert bar, with possible contest on deserts made -by groups. We would like flyers to be ready by March and Íìnal decisions to be made by the J an 20th meeting. We are going to encourage group involvement. ‘

2) Possible other location for Dist 21 Bus Meetings with handicapped access.

Feedback from the groups about moving our Dist 21 business meetings to Bryan West meeting room.

Motion was made to move this meeting to Bryan LGH as this location Wouldlbe more assessible for all AA members wanted to attend and be of service starting in January 2013.

Motion passed 4 to 1.

Discussion: How do We determine the amount of rent for the new location? Does a facility who does not charge for services based on a groups purpose-violate the 7th tradition? Tom B will be Speaking With Contact at Bryan West to determine what they would normally charge a non-AA affiliated group Wanting to rent a meeting room.

Motion was made to keep the rent as $10 as We currently pay now when we move to Bryan.

Vote was tied 3 for and 3 against, DCM abstained for more infomation -motion failed.

New Business:

See the next page for the 2 AGENDA items which will be moving to vote at the Area 41
Assembly in January 2013. We will need to be prepared to Vote on December 16th.
Discussion on 2nd Agenda item: Is there poor Communication? Why must Area foot the bill.

October – November 2012

Expenses:

Rent: $10

Other Meeting Expenses:

Revenue:

Principles Before Personalities: $29.00

Spiritual Actions: _ (received check on 10/2, deposited but caI1’t remember amount)

Other checks received at Business Meeting:

*Total wfP1′udent Reserve: $668.47
Prudent Reserve: $150
Total  Prudent Reserve: $518.47

*This amount does not include the amount contributed by Spiritual Actions. I Will update
that amount no later than Tuesday October 23rd by e-mail to Jennifer.

November 2() 12:

Expenses: $10 rent
November area trip: $51.87

Other Checks at Mtg:

*Total W/Prudent Reserve: $606.60

Prudent Reserve: $150
Total W/o Prudent Reserve: $456.60

District 21 Business Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2012

Traditions read by: Tom B.

Officer Reports
Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):
Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):
Beginning Available Balance: $422.13 (+150 Reserve =Actual Balance $572.13)

Ending Available Balance:_515.47 (+$150 Reserve- Actual Ending Balance $665.47).

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B.):  no report on website

(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

Alt DCM Report (Linda S): Nothing

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I wanted to thank Linda S again for chairing the September Dist 21 Business Meeting.

After recovering from Gall Bladder surgery last month, I was able to attend part of the Treatment/Corrections Workshop sponsored by Lincoln Intergroup at the People for Center in Need.  There was a great turnout and although I missed the first half of the workshop, I was able to hear the second half which consisted of different speakers who have personally benefitted by the hand of AA reaching out to them while they were in treatment centers and correctional facilities and who are sober and involved in service today.

Since we did not receive the Area 41 Newsletter until after our Sept 2012 business meeting, I emailed the information to Dist 21 contact list to review, which included the 2013 Proposed Budget.

I am glad to be back and be of service!

Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1.    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.):  Halloween falls on a Wednesday, people are encouraged to attend in costume.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Keith for Becky N.): Format continues, discussion based on speaker length.  They feel the purpose of this meeting is to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers which can be accomplished under the current format. Newcomers are getting involved and they are drawing from the surrounding rural community.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P): Nothing new to report.

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present

5.    Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Things are well, and looking forward to the anniversary.

6.    Spiritual Actions (Jay for Brian C.): Same ole’ same ole’.

7.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S.): Lots of newcomers, attendance is up, still looking for a secretary.  Things are going well.

8.      Steps we Take (Michael F):  Attendance steady, the occasional newcomer, going well.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

(1) Voting items:

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 006 Finance – Approve the Area 41 2013 Budget

Passes 8 to none

AGENDA ITEM 2012-3-10 004 Finance  Area 41 to allow reimbursement for two nights hotel stay for Area 41 officers, committee chairs, and service positions who live more then 300 miles from the Area 41 meeting site.  Item discussed and re-worded in committee as follows:  Area 41 would reimburse two nights hotel stay for Area 41 officers and committee chairs who live more than 300 miles from the meeting site.

Discussion- None

Passes 6 to none

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 008 Finance – Area 41 reimburse mileage to officers and committee chairs at 40% of the federal rate rounded up to the nearest nickel for ease of calculation. Background : This is not an attempt to raise the mileage rate that was just set last year.  It is an attempt to set it so that Area, in theory, doesn’t have to re-visit the issue again.  The previous finance committee recommended the 40% rate, but it was only submitted as background, and was not presented as an item on the agenda.

Discussion- None

Minority voice:  “rounded up to the nearest nickel”, while individually be small, as a whole, could end up costing AA a significant amount of money over all.

Final Vote Passes 5 to 3

2).Workshop for 1st quarter in 2013?  ***Item tabled to November Dist 21 Business Mtg***

a) Traditions

b) Anonymity in The Digital Age

c) ?

3) Possible other location for Dist 21 Bus Meetings with handicapped access.

* If lift is working at current location, and this was the primary reason for looking for a new location, do we still need/want to look?

Discussion:

Tom B met with contact at Bryan West and they do have a meeting room that we could use for our monthly business meetings and we could determine the amount we pay them for rent.

• Some good reasons for having meeting at the hospital :
• No keys
• No Passords
• handicapped access
• covered parking garage when bad weather occurs

Jennifer R had a concern with the local AA meeting lists being already printed for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.  Others felt this would not be a big deal and we would all want to announce the change to our groups if we change meeting locations.

Sufficient Substitute felt that AA should not be allowed to give less then any other group meeting in the same venue.

Can the meeting afford to give more then $10.00.  It was felt that we could should we need to.  As mentioned before if the rent increased, we would need to take this to the groups for feed back on both location and cost..

New Business:  None

motion to close

Area 41 Assembly will be held in Columbus on Nov 10-11th 2012
November District 21 Business Meeting will be held Sunday, Nov 18th
December District 21 Business Meeting will be held Sunday, Dec 16th

District 21 Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Miranda

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

Beginning Available Balance: $499.59 – $38.73 (actual outgoing)= $460.86
(+$150 Reserve= Actual Balance is $610.86)

Ending Available Balance: $422.13 (+$150 Reserve- Actual Ending Balance $572.13).

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B.):

(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R. by Linda S.):

I would like to thank Linda S. (Alt DCM) for chairing this month’s meeting for us while I prepare for my upcoming gallbladder surgery.

Last week was our Area 41 Business meeting in Columbus.  Bill O. (Alt Delegate) let us know that we need to reserve our hotel rooms at least 2 weeks in advance at New World Inn to be able to get the group rate of $59.00 per night ($64.90 with tax).  So if your GSR or any other AA Members are planning on going in November, please make your reservations soon if you have not done so already and don’t forget to let them know you are with Area 41.

Bob (4 Corners Workshop Chair) advised they still have slots open for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2013 for the NE and SE Region of Nebraska. He would be able to schedule these workshops once we know the dates for the Area 41 Business Meetings in North Platte as the meetings currently scheduled for Sept & Nov 2013 may be changing to Aug and Oct 2013.  The Lancaster County Districts are part of the SE region.

Trent G. passed out an Area 41 Treasurer’s report as of 6/30/12 and Kit J. passed out the Quarterly Contribution Report for the groups in our District and their contributions made to GSO year to date. I have these if you would like to review.

Please review the Area 41 Service Handbook on the area41.org website.  This handbook is to serve as a “Guide” for how the Area 41 Assembly conducts business based on past experiences and it will be further discussed at the November Area 41 Assembly.

Area 41 will be conducting an Area 41 inventory in November.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.):  Doing well, have had lots of discussion     recently, format has changed slightly to issue a reminder for next weeks chair, changed some of the readings.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.):  Nothing new to report.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P): They discussed the picnic, the group thinks it turned out well, they’d like to do it again.  They discussed doing something else as an activity.  They did discuss ways of making the new comer more comfortable in our groups.  Going well, no problems.

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.): Nothing new to report.

5.    Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance is good, around 70ish.  They got a committee to put together a 41 year anniversary for the group.  They have a day, November 4th, flyers are made and out and on the website.  Social starts at 7:00PM, Speaker at 8:00PM Otto S.  Things are going well.

6.    Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): We’re good.

7.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S.): Still going well, we do not have a secretary, Don will be their intergroup rep.  Attendance is good, over 70 people on a game day.

8.      Steps we Take( Michael F):  Things are great, nothing new, still comfy seats and AC.

9.     11th Step Group (Jackie): Not present.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1)  **This item is being moved to vote for at the November Area 41 Assembly for copyright research and GSO review.

VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-1-21, #004, Corrections

Area 41 approve the PowerPoint presentation created by the Corrections committee for use in Area 41 corrections work. Background: Our delegate Leon A passed a PowerPoint presentation that was being used in corrections work in New York State. The area 41 corrections committee took it upon ourselves to change it to apply to our area to use. It was approved by the Corrections Committee at the November 2011 assembly to be sent to the floor for area 41 approval since it will be used outside of AA. Area 41 Corrections Committee.

**Dist 21 approved at Aug 2012 meeting 5 to 2

2).     Would our Groups like us to have a workshop this year?  Any Feedback/Suggestions?

Becky N:  They felt that due to time, it might not be able to be done this year, but maybe early next year, they felt traditions would be helpful, our strengths and weakness.  Lots of participation in our district, however possibly weak on following the traditions was one thing they thought of detailing into this meeting.

John R.:  They liked the anonymity in the digital age, they like this topic as it’s timely and could attract someone who might not otherwise attend a workshop.  They also agree that the end of the year is a bit soon to set one up.

3).        Do we want to look at other locations for Dist 21 Bus Meetings with handicapped access?

Becky N:  They would really like to make the meeting handicapped accessible.

Tom R:  If a new location would be more expensive we would need to bring this to the groups.

Tom B:  Is still trying to get an answer out of Bryan LGH.

Michael F:  Check with independence center.  St. Luke is a possibility off of Superior and 17th(ish.)

New Business:

(1) Dist 21 Budget Presentation/Discussion – Jon R:  Based on the number we could probably afford to do the picnic, a GSR workshop and another workshop for 2013.  Discussed the monthly trends in contributions.  Our expenses are going up for the North Platte Area trips.

(2) AREA 41 VOTING ITMES FOR NOVEMBER:  The following Agenda Items are being moved to a vote for the November 2012 Area 41 Assembly.  We will need to vote on at Dist 21 business meeting in October.

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 006 Finance – Approve the Area 41 2013 Budget

*** Jennifer will get the budget and any other details emailed to everyone as soon as Newsletter is released.

Discussion:  Basically the changes reflect the move to North Platte.

AGENDA ITEM 2012-3-10 004 Finane  Area 41 to allow reimbursement for two nights hotel stay for Area 41 officers, committee chairs, and service positions who live more then 300 miles from the Area 41 meeting site.

Item discussed and re-worded in committee as follows:  Area 41 would reimburse two nights hotel stay for Area 41 officers and committee chairs who live more than 300 miles from the meeting site.

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 007 Finance   - Area 41 maintain officer and committee checking accounts at one bank. Background :  If all committees and officers had checking accounts at the  same bank, trusted servants could use debit cards to access funds no matter where the bank was.  It would be easier to transfer names at the end of a rotation, and the Area Treasurer could make transfers to account without writing a check.

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 008 Finance – Area 41 reimburse mileage to officers and committee chairs at 40% of the federal rate. Background : This is not an attempt to raise the mileage rate that was just set last year.  It is an attempt to set it so that Area, in theory, doesn’t have to re-visit the issue again.  The previous finance committee recommended the 40% rate, but it was only submitted as background, and was not presented as an item on the agenda.

Any other New Business ?

Motion to close.

District 21 Meeting Agenda
August 19, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Jenni H

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

Beginning Balance: $396.04         (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Balance is $546.04)

Ending Balance:$449.59 no deposit back, $499.59 if we did    (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Ending Balance $ 599.59 or $649.59 depending.  This needs adjusted for food expenses for the picnic.

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):
(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

Alt DCM Report (Linda S): Not present

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

Our Dist 21 Unit Picnic had an awesome turnout!  Things seemed to run so smooth.   Thanks to all the group members, GSRs , and officers who participated and thanks to the speakers for sharing about how awesome their groups are.  I personally thought it was very interesting and rewarding to learn about the different groups in our District.  We had 39 +kids in attendance.

The Area 41 Registrar has sent me a spreadsheet with all the active groups in our district and I will be working on contacting some of the groups to make sure we have current contacts and information regarding their groups.  I will do my best to have this done prior to our Area 41 conference in September.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

GSR Reports:

1    Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Things are well, new treasurer is working out very well.      Bank account has been switched, hey feel they are solvent enough to disburse some     funds.

2.    Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Nothing new to report.

3.    Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P): Things are going well.

4.    Young People’s (Miranda R.):   Things are going fine, the church moved some stuff out of the cabinet ,but not all of     it,this is being addressed.  Meeting is now at St. James at 11th and Lake.  Going great.

5.   Cafeteria Group (Tom B.):   Things are going well, still trying to put together a committee     to hold an anniversary meeting.  They will celebrate 41 years in September. Attendance     is good.

6.   Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Not present

7.    Seeking Solutions (Nancy S.): Still looking for secretary and intergroup rep, so far no takers.  Nothing new to report.

8.      Steps we Take: ( Michael F):  We rock.

9.     11th Step Group: (Jackie) Not present.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1) VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-1-21, #004, Corrections

Area 41 approve the PowerPoint presentation created by the Corrections committee for use in Area 41 corrections work. Background: Our delegate Leon A passed a PowerPoint presentation that was being used in corrections work in New York State. The area 41 corrections committee took it upon ourselves to change it to apply to our area to use. It was approved by the Corrections Committee at the November 2011 assembly to be sent to the floor for area 41 approval since it will be used outside of AA. Area 41 Corrections Committee.

No discussion.

Brought to Vote:

For : 5 Against:2   No minority voice  Passed

2.) Dist 21 Unity Picnic – Any feedback from the groups?  Went really well, space was perfect.  AC is a big importance for this picnic due to the heat.  Date fit well with the rest of AA schedule of events.

3)  Sufficient Substitute Group asked to provide a budget for Dist 21.   Our treasurer has provided a proposed budget for us to discuss and handed out to all present.

New Business:

1. Would our Groups like us to have a workshop this year?

Please take back to groups to     discuss as well as ask what topics they would be interested in?

What do you want us to do, topics for workshops.

2. Do we want to look at other locations for Dist 21 Bus Meetings with handicapped access?

Discussed with Bryan LGH, they are seeing what they would charge for the district business meeting.  Felt that is really necessary that this meeting be open and available to all who may wish to attend.

Motion to close

Next Area 41 Assembly will be held Sat and Sun Sept 8th and 9th in Columbus
Next Dist 21 Business Meeting will be held Sunday, Sept 16th

District 21 Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Vickie P

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.): Jenni H approved, Nancy S second
Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.): ( See end of report for Treasurer’s Report through June 2012)

Beginning Balance: $335.04 (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Balance is $485.04 )

In
Spiritual actions $61.56
Womens circle $50.00
Sufficient sub $71.00

Out
rent $10.00
$50.00 shelter deposit

Ending Balance: $396.04 (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Ending Balance $546.04)

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):
( for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):
Since we met last, Jenni H emailed me the Group History for “Pockets of Enthusiasm,” which I forwarded to Big Al, the Area 41 Archives Chair. I also found out the reason why we had problems getting into the church at the June Dist 21 Business meeting, as the church had been sold. I had been attempting to reach Pastor Banks to discuss getting a copy of the lift key and to let him know of the problems we had getting in and he got back to me and let me know the church had been sold and gave me contact information for Pastor Jessie Myles. The Church is now “ No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church” and I was able to reach Pastor Myles and the officers are meeting with him prior to the July Business meeting and I will be getting new keys, security password, etc.

At our last business meeting, Jenni H reported when she went to area 41 Reunion that she found out New World Inn has new ownership again. For them to honor our previous rates, we need to reserve our rooms at least 30 days prior to our Area Bus Meeting. So, if you plan on going in September, you will want to make your reservations soon, if you have not done so already.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

Alt DCM Report : (Linda S) nothing to report

GSR Reports:

1 Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Had the anniversary last Wednesday, went really well, between 80 and 90 in attendance. Good cake, had the business meeting that night, got a new treasurer Andrew B. Jenni is now ONLY the GSR.

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Attendance good, roughly 20, good speakers from the surrounding area.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ): Quite a few people from treatment centers, and solid core group. She is going to do the history for the group. Going well.

4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance good, 70 roughly speaking.

6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Things are good.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): thing are really good, attendance great 90 last meeting. Still looking for intergroup rep, and need a new secretary.

8. Steps we Take: ( Michael F): a new air conditioner ready to go in, things are great.

9. 11th Step Group : (Jackie) – not present

District 21 Business

Old Business:
1.) Dist 21 Unity Picnic -
a ) Action steps completed & Items & commitments received:
1) Van Dorn Shelter reserved & rental fee of $80 paid (Linda S)
2) Flyers created (Becky N)
3) Women’s Circle of Friends donated ketchup/mustard/relish (Jennifer )
4) Dist 21 already has 50 plates, plenty of knives, coffee and 90-100 cups
5) Large Coffee Pot – Spiritual Actions (Brian C)
6) forks (50-100) – Pockets
7) spoons (50-100) – Pockets
8) plates (approx 50 more) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
9 )napkins (1 large package) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
10.) Cleaning Items- towels to clean up – Jennifer will bring kitchen towels
11.) Steps We Take will provide Buns
12.) Bob will bring his Grill and act as our “Grillmaster

b) Items still needed:
1) meat – Jenni H priced the following and will purchase:
$24.98 for 40 hamburger patties,
$8.98 for 30 fairbury brand hot dogs X 2
2) Jon gave a check to Linda S to pay the $50 damage deposit, which needs to be paid by Linda S at time key is picked up by 4:30PM 7/20

c) Service Workers/ Volunteers
1) Sufficient Substitute Group will be responsible for Drinks
2) Set Up (11:30 am)
3) Speakers (would like up to 8 – up to 10 minutes each)
- Vickie P – Women’s Circle of Friends
- Jenni H – Pockets of Enthusiasm
- Trent G. – Sufficient Substitute
- Kit J – Area 41 Delegate
- Charlie H – Spiritual Actions
- Michael F – Steps We Take
- Miranda – Saturday Seeking Solutions
- Jose or Tom – Cafeteria Group
4) Clean Up ( 3:30pm- we only have shelter reserved until 4 pm)

New Business:

1) Please review the Area 41 Newsletter and be prepared to discuss Voting Item at our July 15th for Sept 8-9 Area 41 Business Meeting ?

VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-1-21, #004, Corrections
Area 41 approve the PowerPoint presentation created by the Corrections committee for use in Area 41 corrections work. Background: Our delegate Leon A passed a PowerPoint presentation that was being used in corrections work in New York State. The area 41 corrections committee took it upon ourselves to change it to apply to our area to use. It was approved by the Corrections Committee at the November 2011 assembly to be sent to the floor for area 41 approval since it will be used out-side of AA. Area 41 Corrections Committee.

Discussion: Sufficient Substitute’s concerned with the process. It should have gone through general service conference, would be like everyone coming up with their own literature. If it is to be used across the board that it should be approved at GSO.
Good discussion regarding this item.

2) Sufficient Substitute Group asked to provide a budget for Dist 21. ( annual )
District 21 Unity Picnic – will be held Sunday, July 22nd, 12:30-4:00 pm
Next Dist 21 business meeting will be held Sunday, August 19th, 2012 at 4:30
Next Area 41 Assembly will be held Sat and Sun Sept 8th and 9th in Columbus

June 2012 — Dist 21 Financial Report

Ending Balance May 2012: $241.25
(+150.00 Prudent Reserve: $391.25)

Expenses:
Park Rental for Unity Picnic $80.00
May and June Rent: $20.00
DCM copying expense: $ 9.42

Contributions:
Seeking Solutions: $116.41
Steps We Take: $ 38.80
Principles Before Personalities $48.00

Total Balance Before Reserve $485.04
Prudent Reserve: ($150.00)
Total Available Balance: $335.04

July 2012 – District 21 Financial Report

Expenses:
July Rent: $10.00
Copying : $0
Expenses for Unity Picnic:

Refundable deposit: $50.00

Contributions:
Spiritual Actions: $61.56 (deposited 7/9)
Women’s Circle Of Friends: $50.00
Sufficient Substitute $71.00

Total w/Prudent Reserve $546.04
Prudent Reserve: ($150.00)
Total Ending Available Balance $396.04

District 21 Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Vickie P

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.): Jenni H approved, Nancy S second
Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.): ( See end of report for Treasurer’s Report through June 2012)

Beginning Balance: $335.04 (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Balance is $485.04 )

In
Spiritual actions $61.56
Womens circle $50.00
Sufficient sub $71.00

Out
rent $10.00
$50.00 shelter deposit

Ending Balance: $396.04 (+$150 Prudent Reserve- Actual Ending Balance $546.04)

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):
( for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):
Since we met last, Jenni H emailed me the Group History for “Pockets of Enthusiasm,” which I forwarded to Big Al, the Area 41 Archives Chair. I also found out the reason why we had problems getting into the church at the June Dist 21 Business meeting, as the church had been sold. I had been attempting to reach Pastor Banks to discuss getting a copy of the lift key and to let him know of the problems we had getting in and he got back to me and let me know the church had been sold and gave me contact information for Pastor Jessie Myles. The Church is now “ No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church” and I was able to reach Pastor Myles and the officers are meeting with him prior to the July Business meeting and I will be getting new keys, security password, etc.

At our last business meeting, Jenni H reported when she went to area 41 Reunion that she found out New World Inn has new ownership again. For them to honor our previous rates, we need to reserve our rooms at least 30 days prior to our Area Bus Meeting. So, if you plan on going in September, you will want to make your reservations soon, if you have not done so already.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

Alt DCM Report : (Linda S) nothing to report

GSR Reports:

1 Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Had the anniversary last Wednesday, went really well, between 80 and 90 in attendance. Good cake, had the business meeting that night, got a new treasurer Andrew B. Jenni is now ONLY the GSR.

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Attendance good, roughly 20, good speakers from the surrounding area.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ): Quite a few people from treatment centers, and solid core group. She is going to do the history for the group. Going well.

4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance good, 70 roughly speaking.

6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Things are good.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): thing are really good, attendance great 90 last meeting. Still looking for intergroup rep, and need a new secretary.

8. Steps we Take: ( Michael F): a new air conditioner ready to go in, things are great.

9. 11th Step Group : (Jackie) – not present

District 21 Business

Old Business:
1.) Dist 21 Unity Picnic -
a ) Action steps completed & Items & commitments received:
1) Van Dorn Shelter reserved & rental fee of $80 paid (Linda S)
2) Flyers created (Becky N)
3) Women’s Circle of Friends donated ketchup/mustard/relish (Jennifer )
4) Dist 21 already has 50 plates, plenty of knives, coffee and 90-100 cups
5) Large Coffee Pot – Spiritual Actions (Brian C)
6) forks (50-100) – Pockets
7) spoons (50-100) – Pockets
8) plates (approx 50 more) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
9 )napkins (1 large package) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
10.) Cleaning Items- towels to clean up – Jennifer will bring kitchen towels
11.) Steps We Take will provide Buns
12.) Bob will bring his Grill and act as our “Grillmaster
b) Items still needed:

1) meat – Jenni H priced the following and will purchase:
$24.98 for 40 hamburger patties,
$8.98 for 30 fairbury brand hot dogs X 2
2) Jon gave a check to Linda S to pay the $50 damage deposit, which needs to be paid by Linda S at time key is picked up by 4:30PM 7/20

c) Service Workers/ Volunteers

1) Sufficient Substitute Group will be responsible for Drinks
2) Set Up (11:30 am)
3) Speakers (would like up to 8 – up to 10 minutes each)
- Vickie P – Women’s Circle of Friends
- Jenni H – Pockets of Enthusiasm
- Trent G. – Sufficient Substitute
- Kit J – Area 41 Delegate
- Charlie H – Spiritual Actions
- Michael F – Steps We Take
- Miranda – Saturday Seeking Solutions
- Jose or Tom – Cafeteria Group
4) Clean Up ( 3:30pm- we only have shelter reserved until 4 pm)

New Business:

1) Please review the Area 41 Newsletter and be prepared to discuss Voting Item at our July 15th for Sept 8-9 Area 41 Business Meeting ?

VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-1-21, #004, Corrections
Area 41 approve the PowerPoint presentation created by the Corrections committee for use in Area 41 corrections work. Background: Our delegate Leon A passed a PowerPoint presentation that was being used in corrections work in New York State. The area 41 corrections committee took it upon ourselves to change it to apply to our area to use. It was approved by the Corrections Committee at the November 2011 assembly to be sent to the floor for area 41 approval since it will be used out-side of AA. Area 41 Corrections Committee.

Discussion: Sufficient Substitute’s concerned with the process. It should have gone through general service conference, would be like everyone coming up with their own literature. If it is to be used across the board that it should be approved at GSO.
Good discussion regarding this item.

2) Sufficient Substitute Group asked to provide a budget for Dist 21. ( annual )
District 21 Unity Picnic – will be held Sunday, July 22nd, 12:30-4:00 pm
Next Dist 21 business meeting will be held Sunday, August 19th, 2012 at 4:30
Next Area 41 Assembly will be held Sat and Sun Sept 8th and 9th in Columbus

June 2012 — Dist 21 Financial Report

Ending Balance May 2012: $241.25
(+150.00 Prudent Reserve: $391.25)

Expenses:
Park Rental for Unity Picnic $80.00
May and June Rent: $20.00
DCM copying expense: $ 9.42

Contributions:
Seeking Solutions: $116.41
Steps We Take: $ 38.80
Principles Before Personalities $48.00

Total Balance Before Reserve $485.04
Prudent Reserve: ($150.00)
Total Available Balance: $335.04

July 2012 – District 21 Financial Report

Expenses:
July Rent: $10.00
Copying : $0
Expenses for Unity Picnic:

Refundable deposit: $50.00

Contributions:
Spiritual Actions: $61.56 (deposited 7/9)
Women’s Circle Of Friends: $50.00
Sufficient Substitute $71.00

Total w/Prudent Reserve $546.04
Prudent Reserve: ($150.00)
Total Ending Available Balance $396.04

District 21 Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Miranda

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.): Not Present – No report given

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):  Jon will email a formal report to Jennifer who will forward to everyone.  Starting at the July business meeting, he will have a physical report to have Jennifer print out with Agenda prior to the meeting.

Beginning Balance: $391.25 **this is the End Bal from April mtg / Beg Bal of May mtg)
**Bank balance given to Jennifer from Jon prior to May mtg $346.15

Ending Balance: $485.04  -$150 prudent reserve = $337.04 available balance

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):

( for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

Since we met last, Becky N had created a flyer for the Dist 21 Unity Picnic, which i forwarded a copy of to all the Dist 21 GSRs and contacts, as well as Area 41 and Intergroup.  The flyer looked great! I briefly discussed (texted) a possible budget for the Unity Picnic and on top of the $80 Rent, Jon felt like if expenses can be limited to $50, this should be acceptable based on what we currently have in the Dist 21 bank account.

Tom forwarded me Ron’s email address from Intergroup, so I have added him to my list and will continue forwarding meeting minutes so he can updated the intergroup website efficiently.

I was unable to attend the Area 41 Reunion in June as i had a family function to attend.  I hope all were able to attend had a wonderful time and learned a lot from Kit’s Delegate Report.

Yours in Service, Jennifer R

Alt DCM Report : (Linda S) Not Present

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): 26th Anniversary on July 11th- speaker is Lori G.  New Group Secretary is Jake and Speaker Chair (3 mo position) is Doug.  Low on female attendees.  They will not have a meeting on July 4th as the building is closed for the holiday.
2. Sufficient Substitute (Keith): 10-14 regular attendees and have been seeing more new comers recently
3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ):  Not present.
4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): nothing new.
5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.):   50 + average attendance and may be having an 41st     anniversary celebration – still in discussion.
6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Not present
7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): Still going good. Lighter attendance and babysitting is still going well.  They are looking for an intergroup rep
8. Steps we Take: ( Michael F):  Not Present
9. 11th Step Group : (Jackie) – things are going well

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1. Dist 21 Unity Picnic -

a) Action steps completed & Items & commitments received:

1. Van Dorn Shelter reserved & rental fee of $80 paid (Linda S)
2. Flyers created (Becky N)
3. Women’s Circle of Friends donated ketchup/mustard/relish (Jennifer )
4. Dist 21 already has 50 plates, plenty of knives, coffee and 90-100 cups
5. Large Coffee Pot – Spiritual Actions (Brian C)
6. forks (50-100) – Pockets
7. spoons (50-100) – Pockets
8. plates (approx 50 more) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
9. napkins (1 large package) – Nancy or Seeking Solutions
10. Cleaning Items- towels to clean up – Jennifer will bring kitchen towels

b) Items still needed

1. Meat – Jenni H priced the following: $24.98 for 40 hamburger patties, $8.98 for 30 fairbury brand hot dogs, or 80 hot dogs for $21.48 from Sams. **We discussed going with the 40hamburger patties and                 30 hot dogs but we will finalize at July 15th meeting.
2. Buns – checking with Michael – Steps We Take Group
3. Grill – checking to see if Michael discussed with Bob
4. $50 damage deposit to be paid at time key is picked up (by 4:30pm 7/20)

c) Service Workers/ Volunteers

1. Sufficient Substitute Group will be responsible for Drinks
2. Set Up (11:30 am)
3. Speakers ( would like up to 8 – up to 10 minutes each)

- Vickie P – Women’s Circle of Friends

- Jenni H – Pockets of Enthusiasm

d) Clean Up (3:30pm- we only have shelter reserved until 4 pm)

1. Sufficient Substitute is requesting a hard copy of the District 21 Treasurer report  to be taken back to the groups.  - Jon R will provide hard copy at July 2012 business meeting

New Business:

1) Please review the Area 41 Newsletter and be prepared to discuss Voting Item at our July 15th  for Sept 8-9 Area 41 Business Meeting ?

VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-1-21, #004, Corrections

Area 41 approve the PowerPoint presentation created by the Corrections committee for use in Area 41 corrections work. Background: Our delegate Leon A passed a PowerPoint presentation that was being used in corrections work in New York State. The area 41 corrections committee took it upon ourselves to change it to apply to our area to use. It was approved by the Corrections Committee at the November 2011 assembly to be sent to the floor for area 41 approval since it will be used out-side of AA. Area 41 Corrections Committee.

Next Dist 21 business meeting will be held Sunday, July 15th, 2012 at 4:30
District 21 Unity Picnic – will be held Sunday, July 22nd, 12:30-4:00 pm
Next Area 41 Assembly will be held Sat and Sun Sept 8th and 9th in Columbus

District 21 Agenda

May 20, 2012

12 Traditions read by: Nancy S.

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.): not present-emailed report to Jennifer R prior to meeting
Beginning Balance: $391.25
In none
Out
park shelter $80.00
rent $10.00
Ending Balance: to be given at a later time. Bank balance $346.15

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B): Gave report.
- Advised Jennifer she needs to also be emailing reports to Ron at Intergroup. Tom will email Jennifer with Ron’s email address for the future minutes to be sent him. (for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):I was able to visit to the newly formed “Principles Before Personalities Group” on Friday, April 27th to introduce myself and welcome their group to our district. I gave them some AA Pamphlets and the 2012-2013 District 21 Contribution Contact Information Sheet There are actually several closed meetings at their location at 14th & Otoe and was given a list of meetings for this location, which i made copies of for everyone if you would like to take to your groups.

Linda and Jon were able to get the Deposit to Lincoln Parks and Rec and were able to reserve the Van Dorn Park Shelter for Sunday, July 22nd from 12pm-4pm for the $80 cost. We still need to give them a $50 damage deposit and Linda will be able to pick up the key on Friday, July 20th by 4:30 p.m. I have sent Kit J and email to let him know the date was finalized as he had nemailed me prior confirmation that either of the dates we choose would be fine for him to give
his Delegate’s Report.

Becky N had forwarded me the Group History for Sufficient Substitute, which i have forwarded to our Area Archives Chairperson. I was planning on taking this to the Area 41 State Reunion, however, i will be attending a family function that Saturday, June 2nd and will be unable to attend. I hope some of you will be able to make it to the Reunion and enjoy the weekend of speakers and hear the Delegate’s Report.

Yours in Service, Jennifer Rogers

GSR Reports:
1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Will attend area 41 reunion. She has group history form group and will E-mail to Jennifer. Anniversary is the 2nd Wednesday in July. July 11, 2012. No planning for this at this time. Will be 26 years old(ish).
2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Will be attending area 41 reunion, attendance is holding steady, nothing new to report.
3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ): Not present.
4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present.
5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): This are going well, moving right along. Attendance is 50+. Good lineup of speakers. Always looking for more.
6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Things are good.
7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S.): Things are good, nothing new to report.
8. Steps we Take: (Michael F): Our last business meeting was the last Wednesday in April where we elected a new Treasurer Chris C. They also elected new GSR, Michael F. “We’re Great.”

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1) Group History Reports? These can be E-mailed to Jennifer.

2) Area 41 Secretary, Ray P, sent an email to let us know that the AREA 41 Proposed Handbook is on the area41.org website. Did anyone go out and review the Proposed Handbook ? Any feedback ?

3) 2014 National Archives Workshop – (Becky N) – Please ask your groups if they would be interested and supportive of having the Area 41 Archives submit a bid to host the 2014 National Archives Convention. Any group feedback? None to speak of, one person said they’d like to see it here.

4) Unity Picnic – Shelter is Reserved from 12-4 – Encourage Group Involvement – Becky N. volunteered to make a flier.
a) Food – what will Dist 21 provide ?
Have: plates, knives, coffee and cups.
Need: napkins, forks and spoons, condiments/fixings. volunteers for setup and cleanup.

District will provide: meat -hotdogs & possibly hamburgers for approximately 50 people. 35 of each was suggested.

Steps We Take: Buns – Will Ask Bob M. if he can bring his grill again.
Sufficient Sub: Beverages

A-M Desert
N-Z Side Dish

Spiritual Actions: Will be bringing a large coffee pot.

Need volunteers for setup at 11:00AM and clean up after.

b) Topic – Speakers from each Group? Topic to focus on for speakers – Attraction rather than
promotion. What makes your group awesome, what attracted you to your meeting.

c) Agenda/Time Frame:

11:00 start set up
12:30 fellowship
12:40 start cooking
1:00 Eat
2:00 Speakers from 4 groups
2:30 Delegates
3:00 Speakers from 4 groups

New Business:

(1) If you know in advance that you are not able to attend our monthly business meetings, please email or text Jennifer if possible to save on paper/printing costs for monthly meeting agendas.

(2) Becky N – Sufficient Substitute is requesting a hard copy of the District 21 Treasurer report prepared prior to Dist 21 Business Meetings monthly to be taken back to the groups. Tom B will forward an example of a Treasurer’s Report used at Intergroup for an example of desired format.Jennifer will forward this format to Jon R and ask him to use for next business meeting.

(3) Becky N – Sufficient Substitute asked if the “Principles before Personalities Group” is a registered group? Yes, Jennifer checked with the Registrar and they are a registered group.

(4) Becky N – Sufficient Subtitute – is there any update on the handicapped accessibility? There was feedback given to Jennifer earlier in the year and GSRs from District 21 did verify this information is correct on against the meeting list.

Any Other New Business Items ? No

Ending time: 5:41

Next business meeting will be held Sunday, June 15th, 2012 at 4:30 (Fathers’ Day)

District 21 Agenda

12 Traditions read by: Brian C.

Officer Reports
Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):
Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):

Beginning Balance: $308.25
In
Principles Before Personalities $20
Womens Circle of friends $30.00
Sufficient Substitute $43.00
Out
Rent: $10.00
Ending Balance: $391.25

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B): Not Present
(for full details, full report can be found on lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):
I don’t have a lot to report on since our last District 21 Business Meeting in March. I do plan on visiting the newly formed “Principles Before Personalities Group” on Friday, April 27th to introduce myself and welcome their group to our district. It was nice to get a “surprise” contribution check in the mail before i even had the chance to go visit their group.

I also want to thank Linda S for calling Lincoln Parks and Rec about the availability of the  VanDorn Park Shelter for our Dist 21 Unity Picnic we are planning!

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Not present

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Nothing new to report. It was decided to send fliers to treatment centers and half way houses in their area.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ): Nothing new to report.

4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present.

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Not present.

6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Throwing Anniversary of AA June 10th at the Joyo in Havelock at 3:00PM.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): ( by John R. ) Going well, new layout works, steady attendance.

8. Steps we Take: (Chris C.) (by Michael F) “We’re great”.

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1.) Group History Reports? These can be E-mailed to Jennifer.

2.) Corrections Power Point Presentation – Becky N. asked if the power point presentation was conference approved, Jennifer will check and let us know.

** I followed up with Charles A, the Corrections Committee Chairperson for Area 41 and he indicated the power point presentation itself is NOT conference approved, however, much of the content within the presentation IS Conference Approved.

3.) Unity Picnic – The consensus is to have the delegates report on the same day of the picnic if possible. Specifics were E-mailed to the groups. Linda S. with reserve the location as soon as we hear back from Kit.

4.) Delegate’s Report (if not part of Unity picnic)? See above as we are combining Delegate’s Report with Dist 21 Unity Picnic to be held on Sunday July 22nd with a backup date of July 29th.

New Business:

(1) Area 41 Secretary, Ray P, sent an email to let us know that the AREA 41 Proposed Handbook is on the area41.org website. Please go take a look and provide feedback (if any).

(2) 2014 National Archives Workshop – (Becky N) – Please ask your groups if they would be interested and supportive of having the Area 41 Archives submit a bid to host the 2014 National Archives Convention.

Any other New Business Items? none.

Meeting Ending time 5:02PM

Next business meeting will be held May 20th, 2012

District 21 Agenda

12 Traditions read by: Tom B.

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurer’s Report (Jon R.):
Beginning Balance: $383.84
In none
Out
$25.00 for workshop
$42.92 area expense
$10.00 rent
$4.00 paper
Ending Balance: $308.25

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):
(for full details, full report can be found on www.lincaa.org)

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I was able to attend the March 2012 Area Assembly in Columbus. It was nice to see many District 21 GSRs and Alternate GSRs attend as well.

Saturday morning I attended the Area 41 Corrections Committee Workshop and gave feedback to the committee from our district regarding the Corrections Power point Presentation. Tom B from Cafeteria Group pointed out that on Slide 5, Titled “How is AA Organized,” should have the Groups listed first, followed by the Districts, Area, then GSO. The committee agreed and made this correction. The revised Corrections power point presentation is going forward as a voting item at the September Area 41 Assembly.

**Becky N. asked if the power point presentation was conference approved, Jennifer will check and let us know.

I gave the “Women’s Circle of Friends “ Group History to Al, Area 41 Archives. District 21 now has 2 Group History’s in their book. The other Group History was from “Two-Fers.”At the Area 41 Workshop – the General Service Conference Agenda Items were discussed as our Delegate, Kit J needed Area 41 feedback to take to New York . There was so much discussion we had to come back at 9:30 pm to finish. It was a late night.

VOTING Items from Area 41 Assembly:

AGENDA ITEM 2012-01-21 002 Report and Charter: Area 41 accept new boundaries set by districts 3, 21, 22, 29 and 32: PASSED UNANIMOUSLY by Area 41 36 to 0 **note, currently Dist 3 and 32 do not have DCMs and are considered “dark districts.”

AGENDA ITEM 2012-03-10 003 Agenda : Select a District to host the 2013 Area 41 Reunion Area 41 voted District 14 to host the 2013 Area 41 Reunion.

Michael E from Dist. 22 had approached me at the time bids were being placed and asked if Dist 21 would join them to put in a bid to host, after consulting a few other Dist 21 GSRs, we decided to put our name in the hat for both our districts to share. District also put in a Bid: Voting Results:. Dist 14 -21 votes, Dist 22/21 -11 votes, and District 23 – 4 votes.

With the help from Area 41 Webmaster and Website Chair Jon E, I was able to “clean up” District 21‘s meetings listed on www.area41.org. I had found that “Seeking Solutions” Group was listed under District 22 in error and we had a Stockton, NJ group listed under Dist 21. I was able to get the “Let’s Hear It Group” removed as it is no longer in existence. I also spent time emailing and calling current Dist 21 group contacts to verify all current contact and meeting
information is current.

I found out we have 2 New Meetings in our District !

Principles Before Personalities (Closed Meeting)
Meets M – F 8am
14th & Otoe in the old Watkins Bldg

A new Womens Meeting is starting at the Independence Center and they meet in room 116 from 5:30-7:00 pm on Tuesday nights. I am not sure what their name is or if they have registered with GSO, but I will find out later.

It’s been a busy last few weeks !

Yours in Service,
Jennifer R.
Dist 21, DCM

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm ( Jenni H.): Business meeting voted to move the business meeting 1st wed of every month at 7PM.. Attendance good., new speaker chair in April. It’s a 3 month service position.

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Business meeting voted to increase their contribution to $25.00 and are planning a group fellowship sometime this summer. Attendance regular. Speakers are coming from diverse areas.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ): nothing to report

4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Not present

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance good, people are stepping up to speak.

6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Things are good, speaker meeting in 2 weeks, it will be “Big Al.” Checked with group and they believe that history is with the archives but in a different district. ** Jennifer will check and move to Dist 21 if it’s filed in Dist 22.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): Had the anniversary was well attended. Attendance is solid, changed the layout of the meeting environment, changed the location of the literature.

8. Steps we Take: (Chris C.) Nothing to report, everything is going well.

9. 11th step (Jackie S.): Not present

10. The Wednesday noon luncheon group (Margaret N.) Not present

District 21 Business

Old Business:

1.) Group History Reports? No reports to turn in.

2.) Grapevine Workshop – please distribute flyers to your groups Becky N. (Sufficient Substitute) concerned that the precedent being set that this (Dist 21 contributing $25 to workshop) was not brought back to the group level for a vote. It was agreed that this was an excellent point and would be followed in the future whenever possible.

3.) Unity Picnic – a.) choose a desired date and a back up date.
feedback/discussion:
Becky N mentioned sufficient substitute thought that Van Dorn park was very nice and if they had a choice they would prefer a cooler month and their group is willing to do anything in order to contribute.
-Big Pig and Cornhusker are in August.
-Not a great deal of activities happening in June or July other than Area Reunion and 4th of July picnic.
-It seems a bit soon for May, Fathers day is in June and Mothers day in May.
-Area 41 meets Sept 8th & 9th
**We are looking at 2 different dates, at VanDorn park, July 22 or July 29, 2012. 10:30AM (set up with meal at 1:00 ) to 5:30PM. Will check on availability and let us know if both dates are available.

b.) choose a desired location and a back up location:
VanDorn Park is the location we would like as it has an enclosed shelter and backup to be discussed if necessary after availability is researched. Alt DCM, Linda S is going to contact Lincoln Parks & Rec about availability.

c.) encourage group involvement: GSRs will take back to their groups and further details regarding format and other details will be discussed at next meeting.

New Business:

1.) During the Area Committee Meeting, our Area 41 Treasurer, Trent G, mentioned to make sure to send group contributions to the following address:

Trent G.
Area 41 Treasurer
P.O. Box 265
Hallam, NE 68368

2.) Delegate’s Report -

a ) choose a desired date to ask Kit J to give Delegate’s report.
discussion: Take back to groups to see if they would like our District to coordinate with the other districts so that tje Delegate, Kit J, only needs to come to Lincoln once. Ask the groups if they are ok with a combined report or if they would possibly want to have the Delegate come to the unity picnic if they prefer to invite Delegate to just our District.

In years past it has been part of something else, GSR workshop/soup supper, pizza evening, etc…

Bob M. asked if there is a schedule of events on the web site that is historic in nature A list of things that have happened and when they were for future planning purposes. We advised that future events are on the area41.org website but not sure how long they are kept on there.

Next business meeting will be held April 15th, 2012

District 21 Agenda

12 Traditions read by: Nancy S.

Officer Reports
Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):
Treasurers Report (Jon R.):
Beginning Balance: $319.96 (bank statement $400.07) (prudent reserve is $150.00)
In
Seeking Solutions $100.00
Sufficient Substitute $31.00
Out
Check to Jennifer to reimburse for Room and Gas – $57. 62
Rent $10.00
Ending Balance: $383.84

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B): had 3 to 4 officers present, had ending total attendance of 19. Had 3 committees present.
Dist 3 – Had a person there Mark, and they have $40.00 in the account.
Dist 21/22 – they have $1,034.44. Looking at disbursements.
Dist 29 – Ending balance. $296.68 rent is paid and need alt DCM.
Treasurer’s report: Forward $3,819.78 had contributions $100.00 from seeking solutions $3,919.78.

Central office: Looking for alt board members, mentioned that during the meeting they are trying to bring up intergroup attendance. They continue to work on a group list of contributions. They are trying to find out if Jim B is interested in being on the board, need to invite the Hotline chair to the next meeting. Pres: Jim K. Vice pres: Craig L. sec. Drew alt sec Gail, treasurer is Eric E.

Corrections committee: $169.30 balance, pay rent for the next 6 months.

LCF: Chad returned to jail.

CCCL: mens inhouse step study tuesday night continues to go well, Drivers no longer need orientation class, just an application and background check.

Tom E. Delivered 10 big books to LCF

New Business: Consult on joint workshop between corrections and treatment.

Treatment committee not present.

Hotline: 90 calls, volunteer 17, general calls 73, people who did not answer 24.

PICPC: working with independence center on what is and what is not AA. Will be Tuesday April 4, 2012. BLGH West.

Website: review stats for site. Looking good.

Special Events: Not present. Need chair for special events. Continue discussion on new comer orientation to be taken over by another district or intergroup. Update requested about the anniversary.

Suggested that these notes be downloaded and inserted into the next minutes.

Dan W was elected as our new Area 41 Literature Chair.

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I was able to attend the Area 41 January Assembly in Columbus. It was a very busy weekend but very productive.

I was impressed of the fact that Dist 21 had the most representation at the assembly, and we even received cheers from the floor when I was able to proudly announce we had 7 eligible voters at the Literature Chair Election. What a great start to the new term and I hope our representation is apparent of the willingness we are to be of service to our AA Groups and our community.

Linda S, Alt DCM, also attended the Area Assembly and joined me at the Corrections Committee Meeting, as well as all the other festivities. Being the first committee meeting of the rotation, we discussed many things, however, there is a slide show used in New York that was updated to be Area 41 specific. Area would like the groups to review in case they had any concerns as this slide show would be used both inside and outside of AA (jails, probationnofficers, etc.). If you did not receive this email, please let me know.

Proposed 2012 Area 41 Budget.
An amended budget was accepted and approved as amended 36 for -1 against : Area 41 PASSED

AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #014, Report & Charter VOTE
The GSR Workshop shall be an assigned Service Position within the Area 41 Agenda Committee similar to the Area 41 Workshop Service Position.
Area 41 Vote was 18 for and 18 opposed : Agenda Item is DEFEATED (neither passes or fails)

AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #017, Report & Charter VOTE
Area 41 shall replace all “Scope and Responsibilities” statements with the following: Standing Committee Composition, Scope, and Procedures…
Area 41 Vote was 31 for and 5 against : Area 41 PASSED

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Going well, we are ASL interrupter raised rates by $5.00 will still have ASL 2nd Wednesday of the month. Business meeting to move due to Jenni H. work schedule, to be voted on at the next business meeting.

2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Goes normal, nothing to report.

3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Vickie P ) Not present

4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Nothing to report

5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance about 50 last meeting, scholarships to the spring fling will probably be made. Things are good

6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.): Thing are good.

7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ): Things are good, next Saturday is the anniversary breakfast, Feb 25, 2012 9:00AM breakfast, 10AM speaker.

9. 11th step (Jackie S.): Not present

10. The Wednesday noon luncheon group (Margaret N.) Not present

11. Steps we Take: (Chris C.) Giving out scholarships being given, have done 2. Numbers are good and steady, slightly higher.

District 21 Business

Old Business:
1. Goals for District 21 for 2012-2013 Term? Any feedback from groups?

a. Workshops or Unity Picnic? Ask groups what they did/didn’t like
b. Any new ideas? – Ask groups.
c. Group History info missing at the Area level – groups could write a group history for archives.

Becky N. from Sufficient Substitute: Agreed that the picnic was a great idea. They would like to see a district budget, suggested a district inventory, for workshop ideas they suggested a 7th tradition workshop, and would like to see more group involvement in the workshop process.

Jon R. Park shelter was $85.00 but was expensive. Try to book early, and make this a topic for the next meeting. Look at setting a date during the late spring summer months. Need to look at the the events calendar and the surrounding holidays.

New Business:

1. The Area 41 website is www.area41.org.

If you haven’t already, please take a look and make you’re your Group is listed to make sure it is showing as ACTIVE.

There is one password protected section — the “Members Services” section. When you click on the menu item, a login form is displayed.

The login is: iamadrunk
The password is: thankgodiamsober

The login and password may be given to any AA member.

In the “Members Sevices” section, you will find the Area 41 agendas and newsletters.
Every Officer, Committee, and District has a webpage. So far, only District 09 has
started to use their webpage.

2. All group updates need to be given to the Registrar by April 10th to be put in the Regional Directory. I would like us to be able to give our updates to Doug (Registrar) at the March Area 41 Assembly.

3. Area 41 will be selecting a host district for the 2013 Area Reunion in North Platte at the March meeting.

4. Lancaster County Redistricting Agenda Item will be voted on at the March Area 41 Assembly. ( see maps )
Motion to vote Passed

5. Any interested in joining the other Lancaster County Districts in a “Grapevine” Workshop?

6. Mike E. Has set in motion a date for a grapevine workshop for May 12, 2012 11AM to 4PM at Center for the People in Need, rent is taken care of. Total budget is $100.00 Speakers Ken B. & Charlie S. Workshop is from 2-3, chaired by Ron A. consists of history, recent events, future musing, and a 15 min Q&A. Coffee and Tea to be provided. Would like to know an idea of attendance. No committee as there does not seem to be a lot of work to do. They are accepting donations. Budget: $40 fuel Ron A., 25.00 rent, 10.00 fuel fro Ken B., 25.00 for paper plates etc. At 12:00 NOON chili cook off. Vote for hottest, best and an award with bragging rights. 20min time slot to fill out raffle tickets for a 1 year subscription to the grapevine. A-M side dish N-Z desert. Would like to have 4 to 5 bodies to help bring in food, getcups and plates available. Chris C, Jon R, down for setup. Donations of needed items will be accepted as well. Jon R. suggested making a donations

7. Motion: Make a donation to the grapevine workshop in the amount of $25.00. Passed

Area 41 Assembly will be held March 10th and 11th at New World Inn in Columbus

Next business meeting will be held March 18th, 2012

District 21 Agenda
January 15, 2012

12 Traditions read by Tom B.

Officer Reports
Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):
Treasurers Report (Jon R.):   Gave an over-all report of end of rotation status.  We do have enough to send DCM to Area, and prudent reserve is $150.00

Beginning Balance: $291.99

Ending Balance: 319.96

Intergroup Liaison Report (Tom B):  There is no report on the web site, he did attend.  19 in attendance, all the officers were present, Chair Bob B. Vice Chair Ron R. Sec- Jessie W. Treasurer is Dick S. Hot line Brian C. Web site is Ron E. (he will be looking for help )

Dist 3 – Bernice in attendance, they have no incoming DCM, there is no meeting, so can’t elect new officers.  News from Dist 3, there will be no Newcomers meeting.

Dist 21 – Tom B gave report

Dist 22 – No report

Dist 29 – Will be starting a new checking account.  Luke F. is the new treasurer.  Albert is the DCM.

Treasures report:  They had no income, no expenditures, Grand total $3819.78 carried over.

Central office:  Income 4,523.09, expenses $5,234.28 net loss 711.19

Office calls 191 – 1 was a 12step call.

Would like to include Brian C. the new hot line chair in this meeting.  Hot line had 126 calls, 83 for meeting information.  43 calls were 12 step calls.  92 people did not initially answered and routed to other people to handle call.

Corrections:  $169.30, Chad O. is returning to the downtown jail.  Mark H at LCF needs 10 more big books.  Still looking for drivers to take people to meetings.

PICPC:  They are working on having a workshop.  Teaming up with Independence Ccenter, “What AA is and what it is not.” They are requesting a budget of $1,000for next year.

Treatment:  Parker represented.  Total budget request of $1,000 looking at having a workshop.

Web site:  They will add more statistics for the next meeting.  He mentioned that there is an E-mail that goes out and get notices of meeting and minutes when they are ready. www.lincaa.org: 38% of the people who have asked for this actually open the E-mail.

Special Events:  Christmas party ended up with net loss of $389.60.  They do 2 functions, Christmas party and July 4th.  The people who have organized these events have stepped down.

New Business:  Elections

District 21 Discussion:  Is there a newsletter available ( other than the web site ) for the above information.  No there is not, it’s all on the web site.

DCM report (Jennifer R.):

I was able to turn in the GSR Change Forms to Pat D (Outgoing Registrar) in late December.  Pat was going to input the updated information in the GSO database by the 7th of January. New GSRs should be getting their GSR packets within the next month.

Also, we were able to get the District 21 checking account signors changed to remove Jay D and Amy W and replace with current Treasurer, Jon R and myself. All Bank Statements are now being mailed to Jon R.

If groups need to mail District 21 Contributions, please use the following address:

Jon Rehm
PO Box 22067
Lincoln, NE  68542-2067

I look forward to serving as your District 21 Committee Member and working with each of you for the 2012-2013 term !

Yours In Service,
Jennifer Rogers
District 21 DCM 2012-2013

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Going well, she got her GSR packet already.  Pockets does not disburse because they simple can not afford it.  Rent for them is $100.00.
2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.):  Attendance between 15-20, and within the last month have been seeing more from Beatrice and Courtland.
3. Women’s Circle of  Friends (Vickie P – not present.)( by Jen ) Nothing really new average of 20-30 in attendance.  Lots of treatment in attendance, with a core group of 10-15
4. Young People’s (Miranda R.): Moved to 11th and Lake 2400 S 11th St., Lincoln, NE 68502.  Saint James Methodist Church
5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B.):  Average 45 in attendance.
6. Spiritual Actions (Brian C.):  Things are good, 60 – 80 people in attendance.
7. Seeking Solutions (Nancy S.):  75 – 80 in attendance.  Babysitting is going good and they are working on Anniversary, in which the speaker will be Stephanie P, breakfast at 9:00AM on Feb 25th.
8. The Steps We Take (Chris C.):  Meeting will be quarterly, disbursements will be discussed at next meeting, attendance is slightly up.
9. 11th step (Jackie S.):  Not present
10. The Wednesday noon luncheon group (Margaret N.) “Limping along. Margaret is asking for an idea on what amount meetings at ROCC are paying for rent.  They pay $60.00 for rent and this is taking a bite out of what they can give to other areas of AA.

District 21 Business

Old business:

1) Area 41 voting items for January 2012 Assembly.

EMERGENCY VOTING ITEM: 2012-01-22, Finance VOTE – Passes at Dist 21

Proposed 2012 Area 41 Budget.

Discussion:  The Area Treasurer has mentioned that there will be some changes in the budget at the January 2012 Area Assembly.

For:  8
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1

2) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #014, Report & Charter VOTE – Passes at Dist 21

The GSR Workshop shall be an assigned Service Position within the Area 41 Agenda Committee similar to the Area 41 Workshop Service Position.

Discussion:  Concerned that whether or not that the GSR’s would benefit by the GSR workshop chair being required to attend the Agenda Committee.

For:  9
Opposed:  1
Minority Voice:  None

3) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #017, Report & Charter VOTE- Passes at Dist 21

Area 41 shall replace all “Scope and Responsibilities” statements with the following: Standing Committee Composition, Scope, and Procedures…

Discussion:  Concerned that each Committee has Scopes that have been voted on.  Some do not feel that this is the way to go about changing them, in direct violation of Tradition 9, concept 4, concept 12.

Becky N made a Motion to table this at Area, and was Seconded by Margaret.

Discussion:  Should be discussed on the merits of the item. Would like to vote up and down at the Area level.

For:  2
Opposed: 8
Minority Voice:  None
Motion Failed

Discussion:  This is a response to dissatisfaction regarding how they were voted in, in the 1st place.  These should go to committee 1st.  This is coming from Charter Committee, not as a correction to past actions.

For:  6
Opposed: 4
Minority Voice:  None

4)    Lincoln AA Anniversary.  Any interest from the groups?  They are looking for 15-20 people who would like to help.  You can contact: robertcashatt07@gmail.com for more information.

5)   Meetings which are wheelchair/handicapped accessible?  Please let me know so we can take information to be updated.  Also, include if your meeting has childcare.  Pockets is handicapped/wheelchair accessible and has a sign language interpreter once a month.

New Business:

1. The 2012-2013 Elected Literature Chair for Area 41 has resigned.  There will be an Election to replace this position at the January 2012 Area 41 Assembly.  If no nominations, the Chair will then appoint a Literature Chair for this position.

2. Goals for District 21 for 2012-2013 Term?

1. Workshops or Unity Picnic? Ask groups what they did/didn’t like
2. Any new ideas? – Ask groups.
3. Group History info missing at the Area level –groups could write a group history for archives.

Next business meeting will be held February 19th, 2012

District 21 Agenda

December 18, 2011

12 Traditions read by Sam R.

Officer Reports

Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):

Treasurers Report (Jay D.):

Beginning Balance $268.73
In:$40.00 women’s circle of friends
Out:$10.00 (rent Dec.) $19.47 paper
Ending Balance: 291.99

Intergroup Liaison Report (Becky read from the internet ):Emily not present.

DCM report (Amy W.):
Amy attended and spoke at District 3 and 21 GSR workshop.

Alt. DCM report (Jennifer R.):
Nothing really to report, has some new revised GSR information from group will get with Pat to give those to her.

GSR Reports:

Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Meeting is going well, attended the GSR workshop, was good and beneficial, she found it very helpful. They have a new speaker chair, and will start in January.

Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.& Sam R.): Two attended the GSR workshop, they enjoyed it. Elections have happened, and officers are in place. Anniversary went well.

Women’s Circle of Friends (Jennifer.): Nothing new to report, good attendance 15-30. Lots of treatment center clients in attendance. Sponsored several to attend the Christmas party.

Young People’s (Jeremy E.): They will be moving in the next couple of months, looking at several locations. Miranda R.is going to be the GSR and alt GSR is Amanda C. They have been at the same meeting place for 15 years. This is a big meeting and a big move.

Cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Attendance is good, average around 45. We do have people from the Independence center and Saint Monica’s. Tom will still be the GSR for this group for the next two years.

Spiritual Actions (Emily S.): ( Jay said it’s going fine )

Seeking Solutions (Nancy S. ) Doing really good, close to 100 in attendance. Doing a group inventory. Lots from work release. Becky R is the Alt GSR. Babysitting is now self supporting.

The Steps We Take (Linda S.): Nothing new to report. 12-14 in attendance. Love the new meeting space.

11th step (Jackie S.) not present.

The Wednesday noon luncheon group (Margaret N.) Not present.

District 21 Business

Old business:

Combined GSR/Delegates Report workshop Dec. 3rd. This took lots of planning and a special thanks to Bernice for all her help and support.

District 21 Elections: The GSRs and District 21 officers present elected the following people to fill the District 21 service positions for 2012-2014.

DCM – Jennifer R.
ALT. DCM – Linda S.
TREASURER: Jon R.
SECRETARY: Mike F.
INTERGROUP REP.: Tom B.

Wheelchair lift key for ROCC

Group information change sheets from Area 41 Registrar. Is continuing to gather the information and will turn them in to Pat as she gets them.

New business:

Area 41 voting items for January 2012 Assembly. We will vote on these at the January 15th District 21 meeting. Voting items were reviewed to ensure understanding so that the GSR’s present could take these items back to their respective groups to be voted on.

EMERGENCY VOTING ITEM: 2012-01-22, Finance VOTE

Proposed 2012 Area 41 Budget.

AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #014, Report & Charter VOTE

The GSR Workshop shall be an assigned Service Position within the Area 41 Agenda Committee similar to the Area 41 Workshop Service Position.

AGENDA ITEM: 2011-11-12, #017, Report & Charter VOTE

Area 41 shall replace all “Scope and Responsibilities” statements with the following: Standing Committee Composition, Scope, and Procedures…

They are trying to get the Lincoln AA anniversary going again. If this is to get going again, they will need 15-20 people who would like to help. You can contact: robertcashatt07@gmail.com for more information. They have not held this for the last 5 to 6 years.

If everyone can look at the meeting list, and see if your meeting is wheelchair/handicapped accessible. Bring this information back to District to update this information on meeting lists. Include if your meeting has childcare.

Next business meeting will be held January 15th, 2012

November 20, 2011

12 Traditions read by Linda S.

Officer Reports
Secretary’s Report (Michael F.):
Treasurers Report (Jay D.):

Beginning Balance: $291.46
In: $0
Out:$10.00 (rent Nov.), $12.73 printing
Ending Balance: $268.73

Intergroup Liaison Report (Emily S.). Not present, Amy printed out the report and read. See intergroup website for report.

DCM report (Amy/Jennifer):

Amy visited "Let’s Hear It" group to confirm it has folded. No one was there. It has been removed from Lincaa.org and Central Office meeting lists. Amy has been unable to get it removed from Area41.org, despite multiple attempts to contact web master. Area41.org meeting list is very outdated; Let’s Hear It, Changing Times groups are still listed-as well as a mistake where a New Jersey group is also listed (Stockton Speaks Group). The Steps We Take and Cafeteria Groups meeting locations are also out of date.

Alt. DCM report (Jennifer):

Hello District 21,
I had a great experience filling in as Alt DCM at Area 41 Assembly this weekend ! I am just going to give you a quick recap of the weekend, as all the details will be formally given in the Newsletter to prepare us for the new term. We had 6 voting members from our District: Jon R, Sam, Emily, Jenny H, Jeremy E & myself. Also, we had at least 3 new District 21 GSRs who attended who were able to enjoy the experience of the Elections/Area 41 Assembly.

ELECTIONS:

*A motion was made and passed to take nominations from the floor

*A motion was made to accept nominations from absentees who were not able to be at Area 41 Elections due to reasons beyond their control.

West Central Regional Trustee Nominee from Area 41: Connie S was elected
(Nominees were Connie S and Marvin R)
Officers for 2012-2013 Rotation:
Area 41 Delegate: Kit J was elected
(Nominees were Kit J, Bill O, Charlie S, Charles A, Craig O and Trent G)
Area 41 Alternate Delegate: Bill O (Nominees were Bill O, Trent G, Charlie S, Charles A, Ray P, Craig O and Dave P)
Area 41 Chair : Charlie S was elected (Nominees were Charlie S, Charles A, Ray P, Craig O, Doug G, Trent G and Dave P)
Area Secretary: Ray P was elected (Nominees were Charles A, Shane S, Ray P, Pat D, Craig O & Bernice S)
Area Treasurer: Trent G was elected (Nominees were Ron A, Pat D, Jon E, and Trent G)

Area Committee Elections:

1. Archives: Al H was elected (nominees were Al H and Shane S)
2. Cooperation with Professional Community: Bernice S was electect (nominees Jon R, Jon E and Bernice)
3. Corrections: Charles A was elected (nominees were Charles A and Robyn E)
4. Public Information: Shane S was elected (nominees were Dave P, Shane S and Aneta E)
5. Newsletter: Dustin (last name?)
6. Special Needs & Accesability: Luke F was elected (nominees were Lisa, Aneta E and Luke)
7. Registrar: Doug G was elected (nominees were Doug G and William)
8. Treatment Facilites: Steve H was elected (nominees were Robyn E, Pat D and Steve H)
9. Website : Jon E was elected (nominees were Aneta E, Pat D and Jon E)
10. Workshop Chair: Bob G was elected (nominees were Aneta E, Gary M and Bob G)
11. Literature Chair: Kevin J was elected (nominees were Kevin J, Dan W and Cliff R)
12. Grapevine: Ron A was elected (nominees were Ron A, Lisa S, Pat D and Dan W)
13. GSR Workshop Chair/Co Chair: Jeremy and Jessie W

2012-2013 Committee DCM Appointments:
Archives – District 7 & 26
Special Needs/Accesabilites – Districts 1 & 12
Public Information – Districts 2, 11 & 29
Cooperation with Professional Communities- Districts 3, 9 & 24
Corrections – Districts 5, 10 & 21
Grapevine – Districts 8, 22 & 23
Literature – Districts 16, 28 & 32
Treatment – Districts 6 & 30
Website – Districts 4 & 17
Report & Charter – Districts 18 & 31
Agenda – Districts 14, 19 & 20
Finance – Districts 13, 15 & 25

AGENDA ITEMS Area 41 Voting Results:

1) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-09-17, #011a, Agenda – PASSED by a 19-18 vote
(see Area 41 Nov Newsletter for detailed description of item)

2) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-09-17, #011b Agenda – PASSED by a 21-18 vote
(see Area 41 Nov Newsletter for detailed description of item)

3) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-09-17, #011d, Agenda – PASSED by a 34-1 vote
(see Area 41 Nov Newsletter for detailed description of item)

4) AGENDA ITEM: 2011-09-17, #013, Agenda – PASSED by a 25-11 vote
(see Area 41 Nov Newsletter for detailed description of item)
*to begin 2015-2016 Area 41 Bus Meetings will meet, January, March, August & October
AGENDA ITEM Submitted: I submitted the Lancaster County Redistricting Boundaries Agenda Item for Districts 3, 21, 22, 29 & 32

Thank you for allowing me to Serve as your Alternate DCM for District 21 !
Jennifer R.

GSR Reports:

1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Jenni H.): Business meeting in Nov. voted to make Jenni acting GSR early so that she could vote at Area. Meeting is going good, they have had about 50-60 people with lots of new comers. Lots of good speakers.
2. Sufficient Substitute (Becky N.): Last business meeting elected new program chair Jamie D. attendance is good. The program chair is responsible for finding speakers. They have a 4 year Anniversery Dec 1, 2011at 6:30 pm. Question was presented if we could have access to the wheel chair lift at ROCC and is it inspected.
3. Women’s Circle of Friends (Jennifer.): 20-30 in attendance, children are welcome. Lots of people from the treatment centers. Speaker last Sunday every month. New GSR Vicki P. and alt Bonnie H. They are bring crackers for the GSR workshop.
4. Young People’s (Jeremy E.): Not present.
5. cafeteria Group (Tom B.): Not present.
6. Spiritual Actions (Emily S.): Not present. ( Jay said it’s going good )
7. Seeking Solutions (Jon R.): Has not been present recently however assumes everything is fine.
8. The Steps We Take (Linda S.): New GSR Chris C. Group size is still the same, doing well, nothing new.
9. 11th step (Jackie S.) Not present
10. The Wednesday noon luncheon group (Margaret N.) Meeting is fine, and good attendance. It’s a speaker meeting. Nothing else new. Christmas music during the meeting starting at 12:30 for every week in December.

District 21 Business

Old business:

1. District boundaries agenda item. This was approved at all districts and submitted to Area 41 at November, 2011 assembly.
2. Combined GSR/Delegates Report workshop Dec. 3rd. To be held at ROCC. Please check out and distribute flier to your groups.

Here’s the breakdown of what districts are contributing (I realized we didn’t have any money so I didn’t commit to too much). As we discussed last month, Sam, Jennifer and Linda will help organize.

District 3:

• Paid ROCC for $50 for the rent.
• Bernice-District 3, is going to make a cake.

Districts 3 and 21:

• Each district should try to get 3 groups to contribute a pot of soup.
  • District 3 is bringing Wild Rice/Ham and Chili, and I think a Chicken soup.

  • District 21??? Margaret from Wednesday Noon is going to bring potato mushroom soup, muffins, and a large coffee pot. Chris C. from Steps We Take is making a big pot of chili and bringing an ice water dispenser.

District 21:

• We will provide 30 copies. We will need to make copies of GSR toolpack once this gets revised.
• District 21 will provide coffee service. We have more than enough coffee/cream/sugar/cups for this event. We also have supplies to make several pitchers of ice tea-just need ice and pitchers– and decaf coffee too-use ROCC coffee makers for that, if anyone wants that. We could use a big coffee pot.
• District 21 will provide tableware. We have leftovers from our events that need to be used (plates-60, knives-50, napkins-200, spoons-30, forks-20). We don’t have bowls-will need 100, and we need a package of forks and spoons as well.
• Women’s Circle of Friends is bringing crackers.

District 21 Elections: The GSRs and District 21 officers present elected the following people to fill the District 21 service positions for 2012-2014.

• DCM – Jennifer R.
• ALT. DCM – Linda S.
• TREASURER: Jon R.
• SECRETARY: Mike F.
• INTERGROUP REP.: Tom B.

New business:

1. Obtain a lift key at ROCC, asked exec pastor Janet. They will provide a key for the lift and Jennifer will call after the Holiday to get that key for use by district 21.
2. Take the AA general service office group information sheets back to your group, update and bring back to our next district meeting.

Next business meeting will be held December 18th, 2011

Present:    Jennifer S., Alternate DCM;  Jay D., Treasurer; Pat D., Temporary Secretary;  GSRs Present:  Sam R., Sufficient Substitute; Emily S., Spiritual Actions; Steve U., Pocket of Enthusiasm;  Linda S.,  The Steps We Take; Jon R., Seeking Solutions.  Alt. GSR, Bob M., The Steps We Take.
Jennifer S., Alt. DCM, chaired the meeting – Amy W., DCM, was unable to attend.

Minutes of September’s District 21 meeting were read and approved. 

Jay D., treasurer, said the district had an ending balance in September o f $72.46, which put the funds below the prudent reserve.   Contributions received in October totaled $239.00 from the Spiritual Actions and Sufficient Substitute groups, which will be deposited. Thanks!  Expenses were paid for two months rent to ROCC, leaving a total balance of $291.46, which includes the prudent reserve.

Emily S. gave the Intergroup report.  Intergroup currently has a balance of $3,796.84.  Corrections committee is still looking for drivers for CCCL.  Discussions are going on about merging the Workshop and Treatment committee next year due to lack of participation on the committees.  Hotline committee is distributing the phone lists to be a Hotline contact person.  The Central Office currently is looking to fill 2 positions as Alternate board members.  At least 5 years of sobriety is required.

Jennifer S. gave the DCM report for Amy.  District 21 and District 3 are working together to host a workshop on December 3, 2011.

GSR Reports:
Pocket of Enthusiasm – Elections were held and Jenny H. is the new GSR, and Steve U is the Treasurer.
Sufficient Substitute – Becky N. is the group’s new GSR and Keith was elected as the Alternate GSR.  Sam R. was elected as the group’s treasurer.  The group still needs to elect a Program Chair.  Attendance is good.
Women’s Circle of Friends – The group has not yet held elections.
Spiritual Actions – Elections have been held and Brian C. is the new GSR and Jay D. is the Alternate GSR.  Emily S. is the group’s new Special Events chair, and Steve Z. is the treasurer.  An emergency business meeting was held to vote on the new items coming up at Area in November.
Seeking Solutions  — Held a service workshop which resulted in getting some more people into service.  All the group’s service positions were filled.  Nancy S. is the groups new GSR, and alternate GSRs are Becky R. and Ann O.
The Steps We Take – No elections have been held yet.  One of the group’s long time members, Mark H., passed away.

District 21 Business

OLD BUSINESS:

Jennifer reported that District 22 will be voting in October on redrawing the district boundaries of the 4 Lincoln districts.  To date, Districts 3, 21, and 29 have approved it.

Soup Sippin’ Seminar and Area 41 Delegates Report – Hosted by Districts 21 and 3.  Scheduled for December 3, 2011, 1:00 to 4:00 pm at ROCC.  More planning and discussion at November meeting.

District 21 Elections:  The GSRs and District 21 officers present elected the following people to fill the District 21 service positions for 2012-2014.
        DCM – Jennifer R.
        ALT.  DCM – Linda S.
        TREASURER:  Jon R.
        SECRETARY:  Mike F.
        INTERGROUP REP.:  Tom B.

Area 41 Voting Items at November Business Meeting:  The GSRs and District 21 officers voted as follows on the  agenda items up for a vote at the upcoming November Area 41 business meeting.
        #011a – Changes responsibility for  4-corner workshop expenses to host districts.  For: 5
        #011b – Change concerning scheduling and planning of 4-corner workshops.  For:  4.
        #011d – Change concerning hotel rate paid for speakers at Area 41 events.  For:  4
        #013 – Area 41 business meetings to be held in January, March, August & October, with the Reunion to be held in June, rather than the current schedule of January, March, September, and November.  Against:  6    District 21 would support sending this item back to Area committee.

NEXT DISTRICT 21 MEETING – NOVEMBER 20, 2011, AT 4:30 PM AT ROCC, 16TH & SOUTH