DISTRICT17  AREA74

 

                                                              District Newsletter #18 June 1, 2007

     Greeting fellow AA’s, Peace and Serenity to all!
     Serving others and carrying the message is what service is about. If you are not growing, or are unhappy in your life, try service! It is guaranteed to produce results. Please bring people in to service. Be a service sponsor! Be an example. Become a trusted servant!

      The May district meeting was held  in Iron River at the Alano Club at 6:15 pm. In attendance were Steve S., Cliff W., Dennis S., Jennifer J., Libby P. and Joanne B. We opened with the serenity  prayer. The Treasury report and the correction’s report were given by Cliff W. and Dennis S. (both on the following pages.)  If the GSR from your group is not attending District meetings, you have no say in what happens in your District. Ask your GSR to attend or vote a new one in who will attend.  At least send a member of your group to find out what is going on.

     0900 – The 0900 Hotline is functioning and getting quite a few calls each day.  We still are on schedule with trying to find a permanent home to house the computer system for hotline and website.

     Intergroup & AA picnic funds – It was discussed to deposit the picnic funds into the Intergroup fund. I am sure this will happen. Discussion on the District absorbing the funds from Intergroup and the picnic was discussed but tabled so the groups could be brought more information on the Central Intergroup Office formation that is in progress. A proposal will be brought to the groups for a vote shortly.

     Central Office – Discussion on the formation of a Central Office was again discussed and we are close to making a decision on where to locate it. The office will house the District Computer, 0900, Archives (when we get a chair) Literature, host district meetings, etc. Updates will be forthcoming shortly. Now is the time to get into service and help with this historical event.

     Elections of Officers and GSR’s – The monthly District meeting in October will be held for the election of officers and GSR’s .
If you care at all about what is going to happen in AA in the coming years come and vote. We are going to need a treasurer for sure. Cliff has done a great job for three terms in a row, one term as secretary and two terms as treasurer.  He will possibly become our webmaster. (He is now!)

     AA Picnic - A new chair for the annual AA picnic is needed for 2007.  If we don’t get a chair there will be no picnic. Please consider serving your fellowship.

     Contributions – If your group is not contributing to the District Treasury please consider doing so.

     Financial Security – Please, ask your treasurer for a full accounting! This is the group’s job. 

     Women’s Jail Meetings: Please see attached corrections report.

     New Meetings –   Goodman, WI, Thursday, 7PM, New Town Hall.

     Meeting Cards – If you need cards let me or your GSR know.

    Thanks – Thanks to the Iron River Alano Club  for hosting the District Meeting and providing coffee and cookies.

    In Love and Service,
    Steve S., DCM, District 17, Area 74
    P.O. Box 415, Iron Mountain, MI  49801              
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