July, 2017
District 17 Newsletter
The district monthly GSR meeting was held Monday, July 31 , 2017 at the Iron Mountain, Mi. Alano Club. In attendance were: Larry L., Jim B., Steve K., Bruce T., Bruce L., Cliff W., Angie Z., Armand, Cindy S., James B., Debbie G., Scott V., John R., Dave G. (total 14)
The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2017 at 6:00pm at the Alano Club.
DCM Report: Bruce T.
Dealing with social media and AA. Disruptions in meetings, dealt with through social media: As GSR remind groups that this is an Anonymous program, Be Aware!
John R: when you send e-mail, send BCC
Debbie G: What you see here, what you say here.... LET IT STAY HERE!
Bruce T: Thanks to Angie for helping Bruce T.
DCM report was motioned and accepted.
Secretary Report: Angie Z.
Pass out flyers to meetings for inter-groups, and Sobriety At Sunset
Secretary report was motioned and accepted.
Financial Report: Dave G.
Financial report attached FINANCIAL
James B: What about the sound system? and can we donate some money to the cause
Bruce T: Is it o.k. for our District to donate for speaker system
John R: Who is holding the money for that fundraiser. John is also going the inter-group
to see where the monies are.
Bruce T: To do something with money at District level to help with Corrections "Literature"
Financial report was motioned and accepted.
Corrections Report: Debbie G., Jim B.
Jim B: schedule till September. Doing well, needs Literature and Big Books
Debbie G: Schedule till November, low on Literature and Big Books. "They would like to have NA also."
Scott V :Things are going well, 5 guys are very receptive
Corrections report was motioned and accepted
WEBMASTER REPORT: Jerry P.
Jerry P: new website set-up, very interactive
Scott V: Has not made the switch yet
Cliff W: continues to be active. 421 hits in the last month on website. and thanks to Angie and George for the e-mail updates
Dave G: St. Marys in Norway has moved to St. Barbra's in Vulcan , Tuesdays at 10 am
Webmaster report was motioned on and accepted
Old Business:
Bruce L: DCM Responsibilities, looks great
Intergroup: Debbie G, Karen and Cindy.
New Business:
Cindy S: Safety card for meetings sent from GSO
Bruce T: corrections and literature
Traveling Intergroup Speakers
Social Media
Peace, Love and Tolerance; Submitted by Angie Z.