December 2011

December 2011

District 17 Newsletter

The district monthly GSR meeting was held Tuesday December 27, 2011 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: Marion H., Cliff W., Bruce L., Gordie P., Nancy H., John R., Aaron H., Debbie G., Kathy M. and Darryl N.

Secretary’s Report 12/27/2011

Motion was made and accepted to forego reading of minutes

Report was accepted as presented.

Financial Report 12/27/2011

Area 74, District 17

Financial Report December 2011

Balance from Nov. 2011 report $899.95

Deposits:

Florence Tues. Night $20.00

Pembine Serenity $30.00

Withdrawals:

12/26/11 AT&T Phone $34.44

12/5/11 Tiger Direct on line Wireless Router $32.98

Balance December 2011 $882.53

We are self-supporting through our own contributions,

Joanne B., Treas. Dist. 17

Report was read and motion made and accepted as presented.

Corrections Report 12/27/2011

During the last month I received 6 cans of coffee from Darryl N. the treasurer of the Early Friday Night AA Group, of which I gave Gordon P. one can for the Florence County corrections meetings and now have six on reserve. I also received a 24 Hour a Day book for the same Florence Men's AA Corrections meeting. This was donated by the Thursday Night Newcomers AA group and was signed by the members of that group. Life is good!

Respectfully Submitted: Dennis S.

Corrections Continued

Debbie G. stated everything is going good with woman’s meetings,

Dennis S. was not present at this meeting.

Debbie G. will discuss meeting status with Dennis S. monthly to complete report.

Bruce L. will discuss with new U.P. Corrections person to get workbooks for inmates.

Webmaster/Coordinator Report 12/27/2011

On November 30 after contacting B & H of New York about the Belkin router which was not in stock, I contacted Tiger Direct another online sales store and ordered the same Belkin router at the same price, however, had to pay shipping, resulting in a total cost of $32.98 total.

On Saturday, December 10 along with Carol H moved shipment of products to the district office. The new APC battery was hooked up. Had difficulties with both the Belkin router and new HP printer that were lacking different hookup cords.

On Monday, December 26 was able to purchase cords needed at the office from Affordable PC Service & Supply at 1219 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain for a price of $9.00 and attacked the district office with new found optimistic outlook of things to come only to be disappointed that nothing again was to go right. I shut the lights off, locked the door behind me, and ventured home to my waiting easy chair to meditate with my higher power, realizing that 2 heads are better than one.

In the month of December performed at home updates for the district 17 website, adding the November Newsletter, Intergroup minutes, and changing announcements, as unable to get onto the Internet at district office.

On Tuesday, December 27 at district office to perform updates for the monthly webmaster report and to open the conference room downstairs for the district 17 monthly GSR meeting.

Will along with Carol get to the district office and complete hooking up the new printer and Belkin wireless router in near future.

The District 17 Office has _1,700_ meeting cards in drawer.

The 0900 AA Hotline _49_hits, including _11_ calls w/no option pressed.

The District website _102_ hits the past month.

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. Email to: dcm@district17a74.org .

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. Carol H will be taking over for Cliff W on Jan 1, 2012 and 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 Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at District 17 Office in Kingsford.

Cliff W. will post a flyer for WI Young People’s conference WICYPAA; go to District 17 website for more information.

Living my life 1-day at a time,

Cliff W. (Webmaster/coordinator, District17)

Report was read and motion made and accepted as presented.

Archives Report 12/27/2011

No report. Due to health reasons Pete has resigned this position so we are in need of an Archivist.

PI/CPC Report 12/27/2011

See New Business

DCM Report 12/27/2011

Marquette Intergroup was very enjoyable to attend. At the GSR meeting it was announced that District 19 (Escanaba) has no DCM and has gone dark to the Area. This is the second District in the U P to go Dark, the other was Iron Wood. There was talk about setting up a Bridging the Gap type program with Great Lakes Recovery.
At the Area Committee meeting on the 17th of December, it was reported that shipping costs will be going up on literature ($0-$50=$10, $50-$250=19%, $250-$500=16% and over $500 = 0 cost). The Big Book is now available on-line but only for Apple products. This was done without contact to membership. Just a press release, the question of promotion comes up. Cost around $6.
The Area was approached about splitting District 16 (Ontonagon to Baraga).

Bruce L. received email from Marty asking if we wanted to put on a workshop in 2012.

Cliff W. said there was a workshop approximately 4 years ago and it was a good turnout. All information on that workshop is on the district website in archives.

Attached is a letter from Marty explaining the workshop

Upcoming Events

Palmer Intergroup Feb.4th
Delta County Intergroup March 10th
Iron Mountain / Kingsford Intergroup April 14th

March 24th Delegates workshop Three Lakes
March 25th Area Spring Assemble Three Lakes
In your Service:

Bruce L.

Motion made and report was accepted as presented.

NEW BUSINESS 12/27/2011:

Motion was made and accepted to vote Darryl N. in as new Archivist.

Bruce L. thanked Darryl for taking position.

John R. asked if Bruce L. can contact Marty for topic of workshop

OLD BUSINESS 12/27/2011: None

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