ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS / AREA 93 / DISTRICT 17
Monthly District Meeting /January 3, 2005 / Meeting Minutes
Jeff J.called meeting to order.
A Moment of Silence followed by the serenity prayer
12 Concepts read by Mark
GSRs in attendance 11
Minutes from December Meeting were approved as submitted
DCM Report - Jeff J.
Jeff would like to up-date the GSR registration information and circulated a form to complete. Jeff also announced that he was circulating a sign up sheet for those interested in taking a commitment at the GSO table or participating a the GSO "play during the San Fernando Valley Convention. Jeff also suggested we all meet the morning of the Area Assembly in Newhall and discuss who will attend which committee meeting so we can cover as many as possible.
Alt DCM Report - Chris W.
Nothing to report.
Treasurer Report - Melanie B. distributed the financial statement for December and added that she purchased a $3.00 money sack to keep the donations organized.
Area Standing Committee Reports
Archives: Chris -.
CPC/Treatment Facilities: Dick W. - not present.
Finance (Open?) - no report
Grapevine/LA Vina: - Richard W. - no report
Guidelines and Policies: Jeff J. - no report
Literature/Audio Visual/Newsletter: no report
Public Information / Accessibility/ Website: Chip W. - Chip is moving shortly and will bring the beta tapes of the PSAs to Jeff. Michael F. to replace Chip W. Maria is considering taking this position.
Registration - Ian. C and Laura C. no report
H&I liaison - (Open) - no report
SFV liaison -Jeffrey K. will serve as the new liaison. - not present
Newcomer packets - Cathy has newcomer packets for anyone who needs them.
Old business:
1. Guidelines and Policies for District 17 (2nd Vote) - Jeff presented the guidelines & policies and opened the room for questions/discussions. The second vote was taken and all were in favor of adapting these.
2. Jeff welcomed the new district officers Jeff, Chris, Maureen, Melanie and Laura.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS / AREA 93 / DISTRICT 17
Monthly District Meeting /January 3, 2005 / Meeting Minutes
New Business:
1. Melanie will head-up the Cri-Help ad-hoc committee. There was discussion on what needs to be addressed, i.e. dress code, distribution of directories. It was again made clear that this is a District 17 project. It was decided to "Keep it Simple". Melanie will schedule a meeting with Jeffery, Andy and maybe Richard and report back in February.
2. PRAASA 2006 - Jeff has been approached to find a button manufacturer to produce the convention button he designed for the 2006 convention.
3. Richard brought to our attention that in the new District 17 Guidelines & Policies on page 2, item 5, section C, it should be amended to read: "All pertinent registration information should be submitted to Area 93". (not directly to NY.) We voted on this amendment and the 1st vote was unanimous. 2nd vote will take place in February.
Good and Welfare:
No birthdays for January.
7:25 pm Meeting adjourned with responsibility declaration.
Submitted and prepared by Maureen.