District 17 Newsletter

June 29th 2015

     The district monthly GSR meeting was held Monday, June 29th, 2015 at the Iron Mountain, Mi. Alano Club.  The meeting was opened with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.  In attendance were:  Bruce L., Debbie G., Cliff W., Matt S., Betty S., Karen K., Linda P., Norm S., John R., and Jaeme C. .

Financial Report:

                   Adjusted from May 2015 Report                                             $346.16

                  Withdrawals:

                                               6-22-15 AT&T                                                    $  26.22

                   No Contributions For June:

                   Balance for June 2015                                                                $319.94

     After this month, our average monthly AT&T bill should be $30.39. This new rate if for 12 months, and AT&T should be contacted in May of 2016 to extend this rate.

     We are self-supporting through our own contributions.

     Sincerely, Betty S. district 17 Treasurer.

     Treasures report was read and accepted.

New business:

  • Dennis S. gave written notice that he will be stepping down as Co-chair of the Dickinson Co. Jail Meeting as of December 22, 2015. Dennis will be greatly missed and his years of service to AA and the community jail are sincerely appreciated.

  • Brad showed interest in the Co-chair position for Corrections and Motion was made and accepted to nominate Brad for this position.

  • The AA Region forum is scheduled for November 13-15, 2015 in Milwaukee, WI. All GSR,s should have received Registration form to give to their groups. AA members who are interested in the forum need to fill out this free registration form to attend.

  • The International Conference was held on July 3-5 in Atlanta, Georgia and we look forward to an exciting review from Karen K. Karen was on the panel for Step 10 at this event.

  • It was bought to attention that there was a discrepancy with the May 2015 Intergroup banking expenditures and Debbie G. would speak with Steve S. on the matter.

     New Business report was motioned and accepted.

Corrections Report:

  • As earlier stated, Dennis S. will be stepping down as Co-Chair of Corrections.
  • Donations for book for the jail are still desired.
  • Grapevines, without stapes, would be greatly appreciated also.

     Corrections report was read and accepted.

Webmaster Report:

        Have continued being active to keep the district 17 website updated as well as the website at Hostek Web Host site for District 17.  This has been performed in my home office.  Happy to report that the local AA Hotline 0900 has been active.  In keeping Hostek Web Host updated involves checking periodically the email room and keeping inbox clean.
        On Monday, June 29 reported to district office for updates including changing the set of phone contacts for option #8 and updating option #9 of the AA Hotline 0900. Attended  the monthly GSR meeting at 6 pm.

     The District 17 Office has 400 meeting cards in drawer.
     The 0900 AA Hotline registered 57 calls including 3 calls with option #8 and another 21 calls with no option pressed.
     The District website recorded 171 hits this past month with a new web counter set at 10,400 total hits.

    Any member of the fellowship with sobriety can become a contact on the option #8 contact listing for a 3-month period.  This listing should periodically be updated, especially for those who are about to take a 3-month turn with their listing on option #8.

     As a regular monthly reminder, must train people (female/male) the operation as coordinator of the 0900 AA Hotline and as webmaster of the district website.  Anyone interested in getting involved with being webmaster or coordinator for 0900 AA Hotline please contact a District 17 committee member, or show up at the monthly GSR district meeting the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at District 17 Office at Alano Club Iron Mountain.

     Living my life 1-day at a time,
     Cliff W.

     Motion made and accepted to accept report as given.

Archives Report:

     None

DCM Report:

     Bruce was out of town with another commitment. 

  • Next GSR Meeting will be at the Iron Mountain Alano Club on Monday, July 27th at 6:00pm.

     When anyone anywhere reaches out I want the hand of AA always to be there and for that I am responsible. 

     Respectfully;

               Linda P. Secretary, Dist. 17