District 17 / Area 93
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday District Meeting
Amended
A moment of
silence followed by serenity prayer
12 concepts read
by Maureen
14 GSR’s in
attendance-1DCM- 1 Alt DCM
Minutes from
November were approved as submitted
DCM Report - Jeff J .Jeff said he was very grateful to serve as DCM for Dist 17 ; he is confident we will continue to grow in numbers and
it is his hope that we realize the more initiative we take in touching our
surrounding community, the more support we’ll receive from our
groups. Ours is to make an effort in our
district to make 12th step work possible by making AA attractive and
available where people who need it can reach out and get it...placing Big Books
in libraries or manning a table at a new parolee orientation, a flyer in a
laundry mat, a PSA on a bus bench or on TV. Jeff said in the beginning of the
service manual you can read how Bill and Bob relied heavily on the public media
to propagate AAs
message of hope. Ours is
to also plug into the service structure via Area 93..to ready our delegate to
represent us in NY; to gain insight through committee work at the Area level;
to implement it in our own district; to learn about what’s going on in AA
locally, regionally, and nationally so we can bring our groups informative and
interesting reports if wanted. Those who are moving on keep this in mind as you
select your new GSR’S. Remember from this pool of servants a Delegate is
elected; Jeff said that is his little message of hope for those who remain in
service. He said he had never been more proud of our district than at this past
Area Assembly in Tehachapi! Turnout was impressive ;
held our Area 93 election the following day; lots of you returned to vote in
our new panel of officers. The elected officers are as follows: Debbie J/
Delegate; Alberto E/ Alt-Delegate; Jeff J/ Chairman; Sharon G/ Secretary; Ken S./Registrar; Val H./ Treasurer. Jeff said he emailed/brought
copies of Area Committee Meeting; Please let him know if there is anything that
needs clarification; he said he will be busy in this upcoming year with his new
commitment; not sure to what extent able to come to meetings; but will be
available by email; also in constant touch with Maureen as she adjusts to her
new position. Jeff said the honor to
serve has been mine.
Alt DCM Report-Maureen Maureen
said she attended the Area Assembly and elections in quaint Tehachapi ( famous
for the train loop which allows the railroad to travel through the steep grade
of the mountains); she said it was exciting to be a part of the Area elections
and see two members of Dist 17 become Area officers; Jeff/ chairman and Sharon/
secretary. We had 18 representatives from Dist 17. The regional trustee
Madeline P. From
magazine
itself which make great holiday gifts to your sponsor or sponsees. New revised
pamphlets- Too Young and The AA Group; the new design
will begin to be available as current supplies are exhausted.
Treasurer Report:
Area Standing Committee Reports:
Archives: Robert K. -Robert says it is
an ongoing process They are transferring audio from tape to digital
. He mentioned there is an AA meeting in
CPC/ Treatment Facilities:Barry
-He said it was difficult to hear what was going on in Tehachapi a lot of what
was said was covered in last Area’s assembly; no new ideas Arturo asked
what we were doing in dist 17 ; he said we were involved in distributing Big
Books to Libraries; participating with parolee orientation; link that’s
missing for parolees; where do they go? He
said he would fill us in. Jeff J said Art made honorable mention to our Dist 17
for CPC work Hal S. from Dist 1 is helping to hold down the fort
. Jeff said he has someone who is interested in new parolee project.
Jeffery K said he was in contact with Hal S also- he will keep us posted.
Finance: Jeff J- He said we have funds
available for Jeanine for PRASSA- it will be brought to the ACM in
December-Jeanine was PRASSA ‘06 Chairman and needs to be there to attend
the business meeting in 2007. The budget for 2007 was voted on and passed in
Tehachapi.
Grapevine/ La Viņa: Nina and Karen-
Karen said we had a craft; took staples out of copies of Grapevine and sewed
them to give to prisons. Karen said Lori ( who was the
chair) made a Grapevine can to pass around at meetings; when it hits $ 18
dollars ; they raffle off and the winner gets a free subscription to the
Grapevine for one year. The Grapevine also makes a wonderful gift for your
sponsor, sponsee. DCM! ( Madeline P. From
Guidelines and Policies: Richard W-He
said the Spanish translation was on hold for now; they held a second vote for 2
day assembly- approved for all Area Committee Members. Had a discussion on who
would take place of current chair? Jeff J said it was disorganized at first ; this panel is very orderly and has done a great job;
Richard W said we could get the guidelines & policies online There is a
discussion to post the Area Guidelines on the web.
Literature/Audio Visual /Newsletter: Mark V-
He said John the chair gave a description of what audio visual does; they go to
prisons- show films; nice to hear we have this resource- he will come to your
group- host an event; let groups know what is available. Jeff said Dist 1 hosted a
movie matinee meeting. Robert was hungry to get this info out
;
Public Information / Accessibility/
Website: Maureen -Laurie chaired the meeting; which is her last as chair.
They discussed Bus Bench project; many had questions about advertising and
public information; anyone who is still unclear should go to the AAWS website
and under Public Information read explanation of what AA is and is’t. Laurie also reminded us that we are an
anonymous society, not a secret society; looks forward to hearing the story of
a newcomer who woke up on a bus bench and was able to contact Central Office
and find AA. Anthony expressed interest in being part of accessibilities sub- committee and
possibly
contacting
the Brail Institute to find out if they would be interested in Brail BB as well
as local community colleges. These are now available for $ 6. A guest from
Public Information / Accessibility/
Website: Maureen (cont.)
Others were
attending health fairs; setting up AA tables; distributing literature and directories.
There was discussion of what can be linked from Area 93 Web Site to other
sites. Susan P. Read from the Guidelines and Policies.
Only links to
Registration: Ernie- He said it was a
good meeting went around and talked to a new guy who was taking the commitment-
usual ideas were kicked around bring more groups into the fold- they said
goodbye to Peggy thanked her for her service.( Jeff J
said Eddy D is going to be okay- he had
an operation- went to the archives the next week as a passenger with Peggy).
SFV Liaison: Larry-maybe an open
position put our website in directory for GSR.
H&I Liaison: No Representative- Jeff
said we could use a Liaison; Again meetings are Monday at St Innocence Church 5657 Lindley every 3nd Monday.
Newcomer Packets: Richard F- No Report
Old Business:
1.
2. PI work in San
Fernando Valley- Bus Bench Query ( entertain a motion to
support this) -Michael made a motion to support this with a ceiling cap not to
exceed $100 month. Richard 2nd motion. We
discussed amount for benches ;5 benches are $ 80 per
month with the 6th bench free so that would be $ 400 per month with
7 districts participating so its $ 56/ month for Dist 17. Since the maximum is
$ 100 month our dist is well off not to exceed this. Richard said it is a great
way to carry the message; Maureen said its immediate feedback since Central
Office’s number is there. Steve asked how will we
decide the locations. Karen said it is dependent on availability; Jeff said we will
do 6 all at one time; in a perfect world one would arrive in each Dist. We are
supporting our dist and SFV;
Anthony asked what it would look like ; they said there was a
photo example submitted by NA. The
design is TBD;It is a public
information tool;it will include placement. Karen
said she was voting for her group; We made a motion to pass the Bus Bench Query ; it was passed unanimously.
New Business:
1. 2008 Conference
Theme submission to Area 93- Vicki though it would be neat to agree on one
submission that’s the concept Jeff said to please email him our ideas for
2008 conference Theme this needs to be done by Dec 15th.
2. Discuss moving
January meeting to Jan 8, Jan 1 is New Year’s Day- Maureen asked is the
building available? Richard said every 7
years the meeting falls on New Years always had GSR on Holidays- AA meetings
are always on Holidays ; plus every 2nd
Monday is Area Meeting; so the meeting will stay on January 1st.
New Business: (cont.)
3. Open Discussion...
What’s Going On? -Richard acknowledged officers for this District -
thanked them .
7:35p.m. Birthdays/ Good & Welfare- Ernie
3 years Dec 3 Happy Birthday; Anthony said there is a Tree Trimming party Unit
A 2:00-5:30 Saturday Dec 9th ;this is the last of the six month series;
Unit A December 16th last 2 Traditions that evening there will be a
dance.
Upcoming events:
Jan 21,
2007-Area Assembly Pismo Beach Veterans Hall
March 2,3, & 4, 2007 PRAASA Red Lion on the river, Jantzen Beach- Hosted by Area 58
503-283-4466/800-733-5466 Room Rates:
$ 89 / night mention PRAASA
March
17&18, 2007- 2 Day Pre- Conference Workshop &Assembly Van Nuys- Host
Dist 16