November 2010
District 17 Newsletter
The district monthly GSR meeting was held Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the district central 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., Gordy P., Marion H., John R., Ken W., Pete C., Bonnie C., Nancy H., Joanne B., Aaron. H., Cliff W., Dennis S. and Gary N.
Secretary’s Report
Secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Financial Report:
Financial Report, November 2010
Balance from 10/10 report $860.19
Deposits:
Wed. Serenity Pembine $30.00
Randville Group 60.00
Serenity Seekers-C. Falls 60.00
Withdrawals:
10/12 ck#1264 B. Lange
Assembly Expenses $171.86
11/21 AT&T ck #1266-phone 34.06
Balance November 2010 $804.27
(Ck #1265 was included in 10/10 report)
We are self-supporting through our own contributions,
Joanne B., Treas. Dist. 17
Corrections Report:
Ken W. stated Florence and Iron Mountain jail meetings are being held and going well but also stated there have been no more volunteers for jail meetings. Ken also asked that corrections videos be stored at District Office.
Webmaster/Coordinator Report:
On Monday November 8 was at the district office to update the website AA meeting link concerning the changes in Iron River with the closing of Alano Club.
On Monday, November 22 was at District Office to update the monthly intergroup link, the monthly newsletter link, and AA meeting link with more changes taken place in Iron River.
On Tuesday, November 30 was at the district office collecting updates for monthly meeting as all good this past month at the District 17 Office.
The District 17 Office has _____1,450_____ meeting cards in drawer.
The 0900 AA Hotline ___60____ hits, including __17____ calls w/no option pressed.
The District website ___66___ hits the past month. email to: dcm@district17a74.org
I was informed that the Daily News needs updates to the District AA Meetings. As past DCM, etc., and as Webmaster and coordinator for 0900 Hotline, I’ve done this task in the past years and will report to the Daily News office located downtown Iron Mountain. The contact person is the Lifestyle Editor.
It was also reported to me that the message and menu for the 0900 AA Hotline takes forever to listen through. A more rapid message and menu will be installed.
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:
Keith K. gave John a bunch of tapes for the archives of AA history (local and regional).
**REMINDER** John R. is looking for someone to take on this position since his term in office will be over on December 31, 2010.
PI/CPC Report:
In the minutes of PI/CPC on November 10, 2010 it was reported that Marion has a balance of $178.21 in checking account. It was decided at this meeting that all PI/CPC material would be kept at District 17 Office.
DCM Report:
Went to inter-group GSR
meeting in Ishpeming and the
discussion centered around
having a service meeting
before an inter-group. It
was suggested that this
meeting be held at the
Iron Mountain
inter-group. I informed
them that the K of C hall
that we use does not have
room available for such a
meeting. The bar room is too
small and the main hall will
be active with set up for
the inter-group. I have been
in contact with Ben Area CPC
chair for AA present at the
June 2011 conference
of the National Rural
Institute on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse. Have
contacted Mike Area 74
Registry chair and set up
the new
Tuesday morning and
evening meetings with new
GSRs, these were meeting
that were held at the
old Iron River
Alano Club that
closed November 1, 2010.
The 10Am And 7pm meetings
will held at
St Agnes School Building at
702 North 4th street,
Iron River MI.,
and also the
Friday 10am meeting
will be moving to the same
location, no contacts at
present time. Tuesday am
meeting will keep them
informed on activity in the
district. Local Newspaper
listing will have to be
corrected.
In Your Service,
Bruce L.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) It was brought up by Bruce L. the possibility of partnering s service workshop and Iron Mountain inter group on the same day. After discussion it was decided that District did not want to host both on the same day.
2.) Decision was made not to support the purchase of a new microphone headset.
When anyone anywhere reaches out I want the hand of AA always to be there and for that I am responsible.
Respectfully;
Nancy H. Secretary Dist. 17