August 30th 2015

District 17 Newsletter

 

     The district monthly GSR meeting was held Monday, August 30th, 2015 at the Iron Mountain, Mi. Alano Club.  In attendance were: Bruce T., Bruce L., Debbie G., Cliff W., Matt S., Betty S., Karen K., and Linda P., Norm S., John R., Jaeme C., Roxie M., Patty R., Gordie P., and Irene N.  The next meeting is scheduled for September 28th, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Alano Club.

 

Financial Report August, 2015

 

 

Ending balance from August Report                  $393.25

 

Withdrawals:

8-19-15 AT&T/Visa                                                   36.09

8-31 Alano Club ch#1352                                     $240.00

(Rent for Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2015) 

Total Withdrawls                                                   $276.09

Balance                                                                    37.16                                  

 

Contributions for August:                                 

8-3 Early Friday AM Step Meeting IR                      $70.00

8-14 Let It Go Group IR                                          $150.00

8-19 Early Fri Nite Group IM                                   $60.00

Total contributions                                             $280.00

 

Balance for August 2015                                    $297.16

 

     We are self-supporting through our own contributions.

                        Sincerely, Betty S. district 17 Treasurer.

 

     Treasures report was read and accepted.

 

Old business:

     Please e-mail Bruce T. with ideas for a workshop.

     Bruce T. -reminder that GSR's can vote in Area Conference Elections

     Old Business report was motioned and accepted.

 

Corrections Report:

     I have been working back and forth with Iron County trying to get more literature, etc. to the person going into jail. In the midst of this, I have found out that she has not been going in, do to some of the women disrupting the meeting. The meeting is held in the cell. I have collected readings of Acceptance, The Preamble, and The Promises and some copies of How it Works for her to bring in when meetings resume. There is also a copy of the Corrections Policy for her to read in regards to anyone disrupting the meeting. Just not sure how that would work since the meeting is held within the cell.

     We also thought that maybe one of us could go with her to a meeting when resumed in September and I asked for the person in charge to ask about this. Would it be allowed? A phone call was made by person going into jail and message left. I also called and left a message but have not heard anything back either. So, at this time, I will give information and literature to someone in her area who will get it to contact, so when meetings do resume, they will be set to go.

     As far as Iron Mountain, we have a schedule set through end of year and back to three of us from October-April. Unfortunately, the new woman observing some meetings has decided it is not something she can do at this time, so again, we are looking for one, preferably two women who would like to train in for this kind of service. They need two years of sobriety.

     As far as the men in corrections goes, Dennis will be doing meetings until December and then resigning. I have spoken to the person suggested as taking over the Co-chairperson's position a couple of times. He has expressed interest if there were other men to join in so he could do a schedule as I do for women. At this time, I feel as though it is not my responsibility to go any further with this, and will turn it over tonight for discussion/decisions on who and what is next.

 

     Respectfully submitted, Debbie

 

     Corrections report was read and accepted.

 

Secretary’s Report:

     None

 

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.  The annual fee for registration and webhost cost will be taken out by district debit card on file with Hostek for $71.00 on September 7, 2015.  Presented district treasurer with invoice from Hostek.

    On Monday, August 31 was at district office for updates including option #9 (events & info).  Also while attending the monthly GSR meeting at 6 p.m. let the office computer install all the latest updates of security for Microsoft Windows 7 that would demand a restart. 

 

     The District 17 Office has 300 meeting cards in drawer.

     The 0900 AA Hotline registered 53  calls the past month including 8 calls with option #8 and 15 calls with no option..

     The District website recorded 264 hits this past month with the counter at 10,799 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

New Business:

     There will be a new GSR for the Iron River Let it Go Group in Sept.

 

     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