November 30th,2015

District 17 Newsletter

 

     The district monthly GSR meeting was held Monday, November 30th, 2015 at the Iron Mountain, Mi. Alano Club.  In attendance were: Bruce T., Debbie G., Matt S., Betty S., Norm F., Don L., Patricia R., Mary C., Bruce L., Ryan K., and Linda P. The next meeting is scheduled for December, 28th, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Alano Club.

 

     Financial Report November, 2015

 

 

     Ending October Balance                                         $797.13

 

     Withdrawals:

 9-21-15 AT&T/Visa                                                         $36.06

 

     Balance                                                                   $761.07                          

 

     Contributions:                                                    

 10-26-15 Wed. AM Group Alano Club IM                                  $25.00 

 10-26-15 Wed Ngt. Serenity Grp. Pembine                              $20.00

 11-14-15 KISS Group IR                                                             $100.00

 11-14-15 IR Friday Serenity Group                                          $100.00

 11-14-15 Randville Group                                                            $30.00

     Total contributions                                                  $275.00

 

     Balance for October 2015                                     $1036.07

 

     Please remember that I am resigning my office as of December 31, 2015. Dec. Alano rent will be paid prior to leaving. It has been an honor to serve you.

 

     We are self-supporting through our own contributions.

 

     Sincerely, Betty S. district 17 Treasurer.

 

     Treasures report was read and accepted.

 

     Secretary's Report:

·        October GRS Meeting Notes read and accepted.

 

     Corrections Report:

 

·        The schedule is complete with three of us doing the weekly women's meetings at jail. Karen will be gone for the winter and Tina decided she does not want to continue with the meetings. I have two people that have turned in their names and are waiting to be approved by Lt. price. I have left two messages with him and am waiting to hear back. There is one other women on the list for future approval.

I have not heard of anyone interested in being the co-chair for the men's corrections. Dennis’s last day will be on December 20^th 2015.

Respectfully submitted by Debbie G

 

     Corrections report was read and accepted.

 

     Webmaster Report: (by email)

 

·           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.

     On Monday, November 9 reported to the Alano Club as a new door had been installed to the District 17 office downstairs with secure door handle and with help of members of Omega House moved the desk, computer, printer and other supplies downstairs to the new District 17 office.  I was able to hook up the computer with no problems, however, unable to install phone line from phone jack that will remain upstairs in the old district 17 office.
     On Monday, November 23 was at district office in the afternoon to hook up the District 17 0900 AA Hotline that had been inoperative since Monday, November 9.  A phone line had been installed from the jack located upstairs directly above the new District office through the floor.  From Oct 26 to Nov 9 there had been 26 calls to the 0900 Hotline.

     The District 17 Office has 250 meeting cards in drawer.
     The 0900 AA Hotline registered 26 calls from Oct 26 to Nov 9.
     The District website recorded 210 hits this past month with the counter at 11,430 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.

 

     Old business:

·        Bruce T. still looking for suggestions for district workshops.

·        We are still in need of volunteers for; Mens Corrections Chair, GSR Treasurer, and Hot line.

 

     Old Business report was motioned and accepted.

 

     New Business:

 

·       A new AA meeting has formed in Amasa on Sunday’s at the Grace Methodist Church in Amasa at 6:00pm. Contact 906-284-9625 for more information.

·       AA meeting cards will needed to be updated and restocked.

·       GSR Office move has been completed. A big Thank you to Bruce T and his brother, Don

·       Secretary advised to contact Bob M. to make sure GSR meeting schedule is updated in the ‘Now and Then’ newsletter.

·       Reminder to keep suggesting volunteers, contributions.

 

     New Business was accepted.

 

     Upcoming Intergroups and Meetings.

·       Ishpeming   11-15-2015

·       Three Lakes, WI. Area 74 Area Committee Meeting 12-12-2015

·       Marquette Intergroup 12-5-15

·       Negaunee  Intergroup 2-20-16

 

     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