July 17, 2011<\/p>\n
Traditions read by Zach L.<\/p>\n
Officer Reports
\nSecretary\u2019s Report (Michael F .):
\nTreasurers Report (Jay D.):
\nBeginning Balance $311.99<\/p>\n
In $36.25 (groups)<\/p>\n
Out $10.00 (rent)<\/p>\n
Ending Balance: 348.24<\/p>\n
Intergroup Liaison Report (Emily S.at family reunion). No report.<\/p>\n
DCM report:<\/p>\n
District boundaries agenda item: Amy is still under the gun to write a rough
\ndraft. Time consuming process.<\/p>\n
GSR Reports:
\n1. Pocket of Enthusiasm (Steve U.): Attendance good, good speakers, paying the bills.<\/p>\n
2. Sufficient Substitute (Sam R.): Not much to report, everything remains the same,
\ndoing alright, trying to contact area treasure as checks are not being cashed.<\/p>\n
3. Women\u2019s Circle of Friends (Jennifer R): 20 in attendance, will change \u201cChild care\u201d to \u201cchildren welcome\u201d in the new meeting list, because they do not always have children come which makes funding a babysitter risky. Instead, they will use money to offer scholarship for more women to attend AA functions.<\/p>\n
4. Young People\u2019s (Zach L. alt): Zach is the new alt. GSR. He reported that all positions are filled and everything is moving smoothly. The group will be participating in the Unity picnic, and Jeremy E. the GSR, will be speaking.<\/p>\n
5. Cafeteria Group (Tom B. at family reunion):<\/p>\n
6. Spiritual Actions (Emily S. at family reunion):<\/p>\n
7. Seeking Solutions (Jon R.): Steady, good attendance. We are going to disburse 7th
\ntradition. We are going to organize a service workshop to increase participation in
\nthe AA service structure. Date to be announce, planned for September or October.<\/p>\n
8. The Steps We Take (Linda S.): Not much change, but they do have a new secretary.
\nAttendance is steady around 15. The meeting has couches.<\/p>\n
District 21 Business<\/p>\n
Old business:<\/p>\n
1. District boundaries\/Adhoc committee. Amy is still working on a rough draft of an
\nagenda item.<\/p>\n
2. Unity Picnic will be August 13th -1:00 \u2013 4:00 PM Van Dorn Park. There are new
\nflyers, and we have speakers listed. Bob M and Sam are bringing gas grills w\/propane.
\nLinda is going to bring buns from Steps we Take. Michael has Sams Club membership
\nand can be used. Held from 1 to 4, can start set up before 12:30 and start grilling. Will
\nhave fellowship\/eating from 1 to 2, and speakers from 2-4 pm. Shelter seats about 35 to
\n40. We have 8 speakers so far. Approx 15 min per speakers.
\nMotion: to have a donation basket at the district event.
\nDiscussion \u2013 none
\n3 in favor, 4 opposed
\nNo minority voice
\nMotion failed<\/p>\n
3. Open positions, alt-DCM. Our DCM is expecting a baby and may run into problems
\nwith Sept. or Nov. Area assembly, although she is planning to go. Ideally, the alt. DCM
\nshould have already served as GSR and have 4 to 5 years of sobriety. Please take this
\nback to the groups again. We will need to make a decision about this in August, 2011, to
\nensure we have a voting member present at remaining Area 41 Assemblies.<\/p>\n
4. District 21 manning Coffee booth for Sept., 2011 Area 41 Assembly. Our volunteers are
\nMichael F., Bob M., Lori G., Kari F., Steve U. and possibly Zach L.<\/p>\n
5. Area 41 Voting items-will be voted on at August meeting. Went over last month, and<\/p>\n
are voting on them in August. Discussed in a very brief, overall manner to ensure
\nunderstanding by the GSR\u2019s present. DCM or GSRs can always call the chair of the
\ncommittee to research if there are questions.<\/p>\n
Motion to start the August 21th meeting with the voting items
\nNo discussion
\nAll in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
\nNew business<\/p>\n
None.<\/p>\n
Next business meeting will be held August 21, 2011<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
July 17, 2011 Traditions read by Zach L. Officer Reports Secretary\u2019s Report (Michael F .): Treasurers Report (Jay D.): Beginning Balance $311.99 In $36.25 (groups) Out $10.00 (rent) Ending Balance: 348.24 Intergroup Liaison Report (Emily S.at family reunion). No report. …<\/p>\n