District 17/ Area 93
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday District Meeting October 2, 2006
www.district17AA.org
6:30-
Jeff J called meeting to order
A Moment of silence followed by serenity prayer
12 concepts read by Richard F.
12 GSR's in Attendance- DCM- 1- ALT DCM 1
Minutes from September were read by Richard W and approved as submitted
DCM Report- Jeff said the ad hoc committee will be meeting to discuss
the results of the inventory on Sat Oct 14th and make recommendations to the
Area for discussion and possible change. Also will be discussing the Area's
old-timers' event. Suggested to read by the Area Article 6 (
of the conference charter) and consider whether to have it at all or
make modifications; may be a vote in the future. Next district meeting we will
hold elections for district officer positions; Jeff asked Richard to give a
five minute presentation on what it "means to be available"; which we
heard under new business. Jeff also said he hoped we have talked to our groups
about possible funding to the 2 day assembly in Tehachapi; very interesting
election; learned about the spirituality of "going to the hat" and
more about the 3rd legacy procedure. Our newly elected Pacific Regional Trustee
Madeline Parmely will be there; He also said that Sunday Oct 8th Spanish
districts are putting on FORO event in
ALT DCM Report- No Report
Treasurer Report- Treasury approved as submitted. Melanie is giving up
her commitment as of tonight. She said it was in her best interest. Melanie
made another announcement about New Parolee Project and asked that we pass it
on to our groups; Richard volunteered to carry the books and bring them next
month. Jeff said we will elect new officers next meeting; and that January will
be the official time to take over her position. Jeff thanked Melanie for all of
her hard work.
Area Standing Committee Reports:
Archives/ CPC/ Treatment Facilities, Finance, grapevine, La Viņa, Guidelines
& Policies, Literature/ Audio Visual/ Newsletter, Public Information/
Accessibility/ Website, Registration-NO UPDATES
SFV Liaison: Larry- No report
H&I Liaison: No Report (3rd Monday of every Month)
Newcomer packets- Richard F- He has newcomer packets- call him he will
get them to us 818-760-3653
Old Business:
1. Ad- Hoc report Senior centers/ Libraries/ Schools: Steve/ Nina Steve said he
talked to Bob fisher/ we can use the stamp at Central Office/ Steve suggested
we drop off more books since we have the budget for them and distribute them to
Cry Help; Jeff said we should put a list together where the books went/ we want
to drop off more books; asked for suggestions- ask our groups for help/ some
suggestions were LA Valley College; Grant; we will compile a list.
2. New Parolee Project ( dist 17) Melanie-Melanie
asked is there anyone who can take this commitment? she
sent an email regarding this- and spoke to Bob Fisher at Central Office ; the
important thing is that it is covered. She will stay in communication about
this with Bob Fisher. Melanie said the important thing is that AA is there.
Address of Cry Help is
3. Feasibility of supplementing hotel costs for GSR's in Nov/ Tehachapi-Karen
said her group was fully for it( funding her trip) Jeff said the assembly was
very important; he asked who was going? Took some notes to arrange for
carpools/ rides etc.
4. PI work in San Fernando Valley- Bus Bench Query - Karen brought it to her
steering committee
strong opinions against it- perceived as a violation of tradition. Rosemary's
group wanted to know if AA's name was involved. Maureen said it is to inform/
use Dist money to support project- the alcoholic who still suffers is a PSA
(public service announcement) . Jeff said he would
make himself available to inform groups who had questions. Richard said what is
difference between advertising and PSA? Maureen said we are paying for it.
Richard suggested putting together PSA/ Advertisement something that describes
the difference between them. There was lots of discussion on this; Jeff said he
would find it in the service manual what the difference was. And asked how many
districts it is being presented to.
New Business:
1. Nov 6th District Elections/ next meeting ( what it means to be
"available" ) - Alberto our Area 93 Chair will be here to help with
Dist 17 elections at next meeting. Jeff asked Richard to speak to us- what it
means to be available. Richard said what it means to him is
Am I willing to put in time and commitment for 2 years? Treasurer, Alt
DCM, DCM - very time consuming; its important to check with your sponsor,
family members;
Am I available to do this position; it's very important to keep the commitment.
Am I qualified and willing to show up; General Service boils down to for him a
"real growing experience". wants more interaction with the Area as a
whole- he likes Dist 17 ; he will be standing for dist 17 position this time
and said he is not that thrilled with the Area. S.19 in the Service Manual was
his favorite part of the book. "Ensure recovery for alcoholic who still
stumbles" " permanent haven for all alcoholics" " doors of
AA never have locks on them"
Jeff said to consider availability/ Dist will need officers.
2. Open discussion... what's going on? No Report
7:25pm. Birthdays/ Good and Welfare - Richard W. Oct 16th- 15 years Michael
announced "bottoms up" making sense of AA Structure 721 Ocean park @
Lincoln Santa Monica
7:30 p.m.- Adjourn Responsibility Declaration
Upcoming Events:
1. Sunday Oct 8th - Spanish FORO 9am-4pm 7400 Tujunga Av, N Hollywood, 91602 (
Church)
2. Oct 15th 2006 Area Committee Meeting
3. Nov 18 & 19th , 2006
( Area Assembly & Elections) Veterans Hall ,
4. Dec 17th, 2006 Area Committee Meeting