October 2010

District 17 Newsletter

 

The district monthly GSR meeting was held Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at the district office, located at 373 Woodward Ave., Kingsford, MI.  The meeting was opened with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.  In attendance were:  Bruce L., Gordie P., Marion H., John R., Betty S., Nancy H., Joanne B., John L., Aaron. H., Cliff W., Debbie G., Dennis S. and Joe L.

 

Nomination:

 

A motion was made to nominate Nancy H. for the new District 17 Secretary effective immediately, it was made by Aaron H. and seconded by Joanne B., and motion was passed.

 

Financial Report:

 

Treasurer report was read and accepted as follows:

Balance from 9/10 report   

                                                   $680.80

Deposits:

  Fri. a.m. Alano Club- I. Mtn.             63.45

  Mon. night- I. Mtn.                          40.00

  Easy Does It Group- Powers           50.00

  New Hope Group- I. Mtn.                 60.00

 

Withdrawals:

  10/18/10 ck #1265 AT&T

       Phone                                      34.06

 

Balance October 2010                 $860.19

 

We are self-supporting through our own contributions

Joanne B., District 17 Treas.

 Corrections Report: 

Ken wasn’t present to give a corrections report however Debbie G. and Betty S. talked a bit about the women’s jail meeting and stated everything seemed to be going well and there has been positive outcome from the women’s jail meetings.

 

Webmaster/Coordinator Report: 10-26-10

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On Friday, October 1st updated the website and the 0900 Hotline option #8 live contact quarterly phone numbers. It should be brought to everyone attention that additional contact numbers can be added for the year 2011 starting in January. If interested in being added as a contact, notify District 17 by phone, email, your GSR, any district chair person or by attending a monthly meeting at the district office the last Tuesday of any month.

 

On Saturday October 2^nd was receiving no answer from the 0900 AA Hotline phone service. Upon entering District Office I observed on the computer screen monitor a message that stated because of critical error, the computer was shut down to restart. The restart of the computer was stalled by the dialogue box requesting password. The administrator, District 17, has no password listed; however, someone has to be on hand to click the OK button so the restart can complete restarting. Unsuccessful to disable the administrator feature.

 

On Monday October 9^th was at the district office to update the website and the option #9 of the 0900 AA Hotline, local info and events.

 

On Tuesday, October 26^th was at the district office.

 

The District 17 Office has _____1,550_____ meeting cards in drawer.

The 0900 AA Hotline ___74____ hits, including __19____ calls w/no option pressed. However, __4__ calls were probably from telemarketers.

The District website __62____ hits the past month. email to:  dcm@district17a74.org

 

As a regular monthly reminder, I must train people (female/male) the operation as coordinator of the 0900 AA Hotline and as webmaster of the district website. If interested in getting involved with being webmaster or coordinator for 0900 AA Hotline please call Cliff W at 906-779-0915, contact a District 17 committee member, or show up at the monthly GSR district meeting the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at District 17 Office in Kingsford.

 

Living my life 1-day at a time,

Cliff W. (Webmaster/coordinator, District17)

 

Archives Report:

John R. has filed all district minutes and is looking for someone to take on this position since his term in office will be over on December 31, 2010

PI/CPC Report:

Marion stated nothing to report for this month.

DCM Report:

This month I attend the U P Inter-group in Newberry and attended the GSR meeting with a service work shop possible before the corrections and GSR meeting with Area reps to do the presentations. Attend the Sunday night meeting in Crystal Falls (old Amasa meeting), very good meeting. On 10-16-10 attended the Area 74 assembly in three lakes. Voted on three motions by the Finance Committee, Structures and Guide Lines and Public Information. Voted in new Finance committee member and new structures and guideline committee members. Gave final report on the Spring Conference of 2009 that was held in District 17 and gave overview report of the status in District 17.

In your service Bruce L. DCM

Next Intergroup:

Nov. 13th St. Johns Church, Ishpeming

Dec. 4th Marquette

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

Respectfully,

 Nancy H., District 17 Secretary