March 5, 2013
\nOpened at 7:06 p.m.<\/p>\n
Traditions were read by: Bob M..<\/p>\n
3 Officers Were Present
\nDCM \u2013 Bob M.
\nIntergroup \u2013 Mark S.
\nSecretary \u2013 Sheila H.<\/p>\n
4 Groups were Present
\nSheila H. Lincoln Foxhall Group
\nDiane H. 60 Minutes Group
\nDave D. Matt Talbot Group
\nSusan M. Women\u2019s Saturday Morning Group<\/p>\n
Secretary\u2019s Report: Sheila H. February 5, 2013 District 3 Meeting Minutes were approved as read.
\nTreasurer\u2019s Report: None
\nIntergroup Report: None, due to there not being a person with the key for the meeting in attendance. The Intergroup meeting for February as a result of not having a key was cancelled.
\nDCM Report: Bob M. Nothing to report at this time.<\/p>\n
Area 41 Assembly Voting Items<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 001 Agenda
\nSelect the District(s) to host the 2014 Area 41 Reunion
\nVOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 002 AGENDA
\nArea 41 select the location for the 2015-2016 Area 41 Meeting Weekends and Reunions
\nVOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 003 Agenda
\nAmend the Area 41 Reunion Guidelines to add the following line to the end of the \u201cSpeakers\u201d section: 5 It is suggested that two
\nhours be scheduled for the Area 41 Delegate\u2019s Report from the General Service Conference, preferably on Saturday afternoon
\nVOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 004 Archives
\nProvide funding in the Area 41 Archives Committee budget for 2013 to allow the Area 41 Archivist to attend the National Archives
\nWorkshop in Springfield, IL September 12 \u2013 15, 2013
\nVOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-01-21 #001a
\nArea 41 shall approve the following as the method of handling a possible appeal of an Area 41 Standing Committee decision to
\n\u201cTake no action\u201d on an agenda item.
\nVOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-01-21 #001b
\nApprove the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook.<\/p>\n
4 Corners Workshop that District 3 will be having will be in the 3rd quarter of 2013 which is July, August and September. Groups are asked for input on Ideas, potential dates to have the workshop and suggestions for a location.<\/p>\n
New Business:<\/p>\n
District 3 is in need of an alternate DCM. Please discuss this Service opportunity you\u2019re your groups. This position would be for the remainder of 2013. Qualifications for this position are in the Service Handbook.<\/p>\n
The 4 Corner Workshop in the 3rd quarter of this year. There was discussion and there was a motion to have District 3 have the 4 Corners workshop with the potential dates of July 20th or September 28th with an approximate time from 10:00 to 2:00. The motion was seconded, this passed unanimously. Some things to consider are other activities that my be held in the area, and potential conflicts with outside activities such as Cornhusker Football.<\/p>\n
Area 41 Assembly Voting Items for the March Assembly:<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 001 Agenda
\nSelect the District(s) to host the 2014 Area 41 Reunion.<\/p>\n
Background: Any district(s) in Area 41 may bid to host the Area 41 Reunion typically held at the same facility as the Area 41
\nMeetings. The reunion is traditionally held during June.<\/p>\n
$86.00 (for single\/double\/triple\/quad occupancy plus applicable taxes)
\nAll meeting room space per event (weekend) $650 \u2013 Complimentary 2 room Hospitality Suite
\nDenny\u2019s Meal Voucher daily for Overnight Guests \u2013 Chef\u2019s choice dessert with one Banquet Meal<\/p>\n
1st Choice Midtown Holiday Inn Grand Island NE<\/p>\n
Room Rate for both years 2015 – 2016
\n$89.00 Room \/ $159.00 Suite (for single\/double\/triple\/quad occupancy plus applicable taxes)
\nAll audio\/visual equipment at no charge \u2013 All meeting room space per event (weekend) fees waived \u2013 Complimentary sleeping room for every 40 rooms actualized \u2013 1st five gallons of coffee free (approx $23\/gal including tax and gratuity)<\/p>\n
Discussion: Cost to the Groups, District and Area. Location of the Area Assemblies affects all of their budgets. There was also discussion about how the location impacts the attendance of the GSR\u2019s that do or would like to attend.<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 003 Agenda
\nAmend the Area 41 Reunion Guidelines to add the following line to the end of the \u201cSpeakers\u201d section: 5 It is suggested that two hours be scheduled for the Area 41 Delegate\u2019s Report from the General Service Conference, preferably on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Background: The Area 41 Delegate\u2019s Report is still supposed to be the primary focus of the Area 41 Reunion. For this reason, adequate time for a full report with questions and answers is needed. The Area 41 Reunion Committee needs the flexibility to schedule events so Saturday afternoon is preferred but not suggested.<\/p>\n
Discussion: There was discussion that this should always be held Saturday afternoon, as this is the purpose for the Reunion. The background caused some uncertainty.<\/p>\n
District Vote: This item Passed 4 For – 0 Against<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM 2013-01-12 004 Archives
\nProvide funding in the Area 41 Archives Committee budget for 2013 to allow the Area 41 Archivist to attend the National Archives
\nWorkshop in Springfield, IL September 12 \u2013 15, 2013.<\/p>\n
Background: Current budget provides funds for the Archives Committee Chairperson or the Area 41 Archivist to attend the National Archives Workshop every two years. The Archives Committee feels that it would greatly benefit the new Archivist with knowledge and skills for his service responsibilities to Area 41. This would be a one-time change to the Area 41 budget.<\/p>\n
Discussion: What is the cost for this, it is says that it will affect the budget. If something will affect the budget, there should be mention of by how much, or at least an estimate. This appears to be a necessity.<\/p>\n
District Vote This item Passed: 3 For – 1 Against<\/p>\n
Minority Voice: There should be a Cost provided if this will be affecting the Area Budget.<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-01-21 #001a
\nArea 41 shall approve the following as the method of handling a possible appeal of an Area 41 Standing Committee decision to \u201cTake no action\u201d on an agenda item.<\/p>\n
Non-Emergency Items<\/p>\n
1) Non-emergency floor actions are requests to consider agenda items that were resolved in committee by \u201cTake no action\u201d.
\n2) ONLY an originator of the agenda item can request a nonemergency floor action.
\n3) The Area 41 Chairperson will ask if there is a motion to permit the floor action. If a motion is made, seconded, and approved, the floor action will be placed on the voting agenda for the next Area 41 Business Meeting and the documentation from the standing committee will be published in the Area 41 newsletter.<\/p>\n
Background: The ad-hoc committee that wrote the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook included this section because floor actions are permitted at the General Service Conference. This Report and Charter Committee decided that, since there is no tradition of an Area 41 \u201cright of appeal\u201d of an Area 41 Standing Committee decision, this section must be discussed and approved by Area 41 before it can remain in the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook. If approved, this will remain in the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook as Section VII.B.3.b.; if not, it will be removed.<\/p>\n
Discussion: This item has not time limit on when the appeal can be made. This also states that only the originator can appeal. What if this were a group, a district, or another committee? This is not a clear Item.<\/p>\n
District Vote This item Failed: 0 For – 4 Against<\/p>\n
VOTE: AGENDA ITEM: 2012-01-21 #001b
\nApprove the proposed Area 41 Service Handbook.<\/p>\n
Background: The proposed Area 41 Service Handbook has been in committee for over two years. It has been posted on the Area 41
\nWebsite for over one year. It was discussed at an Area 41 Workshop. All questions, comments, and concerns received by the Report
\nand Charter Committee have been addressed. It is time to approve or reject.<\/p>\n
Discussion: Some of the items were changed from the last handbook, but no one saw where these changes were voted on to be changed at area.<\/p>\n
District Vote This item Failed: 0 For – 2 Against – 2 Abstained<\/p>\n
Group Reports:<\/strong><\/p>\n 60 Minutes Group Diane H. – (Sunday 10:15AM \u2013 Lincoln) Lincoln Foxhall Group Sheila H. – (Monday 7:30 PM \u2013 Lincoln) Matt Talbot Group Dave D – (Tuesday 5:00 PM \u2013 Lincoln) Women\u2019s Saturday Morning Group Susan M. – (Saturday 11:00AM \u2013 Lincoln) District 3 meeting closed at 8:26 p.m. with the serenity prayer.<\/p>\n Next Meeting will be held April 2, 2013 at 28th and \u201cS\u201d streets 2nd floor (Room 2A) at 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 5, 2013 Opened at 7:06 p.m. Traditions were read by: Bob M.. 3 Officers Were Present DCM \u2013 Bob M. Intergroup \u2013 Mark S. Secretary \u2013 Sheila H. 4 Groups were Present Sheila H. Lincoln Foxhall Group Diane H. …<\/p>\n
\nThe meeting has been doing good with attendance, and the rent has decreased some which is helpful. The group has
\nelected a new Alternate GSR which is Ken W. (Welcome Ken).<\/p>\n
\nThe Group is going Well. This is a weekly Speaker meeting with one 10 minute speaker and one 30 minute speaker.
\nYou are bound to hear a good message in our meeting.<\/p>\n
\nMeeting attendance has slowly dropped down a bit however we do expect it to go back up soon.<\/p>\n
\nThe Meeting is going really well with good attendance, we will be having our business meeting soon.<\/p>\n