July 2012

District 17 Newsletter

     The district monthly GSR meeting was held Tuesday July 31, 2012 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., John R, Cliff W., Nancy H., Dennis S., Betty S., Debbie G.

Secretary’s Report 7/31/2012:

     Motion was made and accepted to forego reading of June 2012 Secretary’s minutes.

Financial Report 7/31/2012:

                      Balance from June 2012 report                                                 $1796.97

                      Deposits:    None

                     Withdrawals:

                           6/26/12 ck#1304 B. Lange- Reimb. for workshop rent         $100.00

                           7/30/12 ck#1305 AT&T phone                                                   35.43

                       Balance July 2012                                                                     $1661.54

     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 7/31/2012:

     Spoke with Dennis and he has reported that he has 6 cans of coffee in stock for the jail meetings, so we should be good for awhile.  Gordy reported that he needed books for the Florence jail meetings and Betty followed up with this—he seems to be Ok for now.

     The new schedule for the Women’s meetings in Iron Mountain has been completed through October.  Karen will be done at the end of September for this year and we appreciate her service.  Katie remains on the first Wednesday of every month and Sandy, Betty, Tracie and Debbie take turns with the rest of the meetings.  We continue to encourage the girls to get to a meeting the first day they are released and also to have meetings amongst themselves while in jail, developing a habit of making meetings a priority.

                      Respectfully submitted………….Debbie G.

Debbie G. asked about purchasing booklets for jail meetings "It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell" and also Big Books. A motion was made accepted that the District purchase the following:

40-"It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell"

40-"Is AA for You?"

10-Soft cover "Big Books"

6-"Living Sober"

5-Pocket "Big Books"

Men if you are interested in helping with the jail meetings and have 2+ years of continuous sobriety call Dennis S. at 396-3488, leave message if no answer.

Webmaster/Coordinator Report 7/31/2012:

     The district office AA Hotline software and computer were operative without a hitch or power outage this past month as I stopped in on a couple of occasions to update option #9 of the AA Hotline and check email updates. Throughout the month was able to perform updates at home adding the district newsletter, the Intergroup minutes, and make changes to announcements. Also spoke to Carol H, who’s recovering from minor surgery and doing great about updating procedures of the office webmaster and coordinator functions.

     On Tuesday, July 31 at district office to perform monthly updates and open the downstairs conference room for the monthly district GSR meeting.

     The District 17 Office has _300_ meeting cards in drawer divided into stacks of 50 cards.

     The 0900 AA Hotline _63_hits, including _20_ calls w/no option pressed that included at least 9 calls from telemarketers and of the 43 option calls 8 chose option #8.

     The District website _145_ 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. 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.

     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 7/31/2012:

     Darryl was not present.

PI/CPC Report 7/31/2012:

     Still need someone to handle this position.

DCM Report 7/31/2012:

     Went to Area 74 Committee Meeting on July 14 in Three Lakes. In the Delegates report it was noted that only13.5% of 600 Grps in the Area contribute to GSO and the Delegate requested that Area chairs justify their expenses. In the DCM reports it is noted that service volunteers is bad thru out the Area, not just in our District. After report DCM of district 04 requested information on our computer phone mail box system. Approved schedule for area meetings in 2013, Delegate workshop and Area assemble April 6&7, Spring Conference (if approved for Marquette Dist 18) May 17-19 (if not approved in Houghton discussion to be if the assemble to held in Three Lakes with no conference), ECR Conference in Appleton July 19-21, Committee Meeting Aug 10, Fall Conference Sept 20-22, Assembly Oct 19 and committee meeting Dec 14.
     A sharing session topic was picked for the assemble on the 22 of Sept. "How can we (the Area Committee) help Districts increase activity/actions that can be taken.
     New business: Motion made by Dist. 03 to dissolve the committee on Structures and Guidelines. Chair for committee did state that their first order of work was to consolidate the passed motion into a useable book. Will need district input on this.
     Had two phone conferences this past month with discussion on who is financially responsible for conference and able the above mention motion.
     On July 17 went out to Florence along with Gordie and James for a meeting with the sheriff on the program in place for the incarcerated. Minutes available also very good article in the Iron Mtn. Paper on July 30th.

     Up Coming events

Following are the remaining 2012 Intergroups;

Sep    Niagara September 8th 
Oct    Newberry – October 20th; Newberry VFW Hall
Nov    Ishpeming – November 10th
Dec    Marquette – December 1st

     In your service,
                     Bruce L

NEW BUSINESS 7/31/2012:

John R. suggested it may be time to look at printing new meeting cards; therefore we should let area know so information can be provided for new/changed meetings on new cards.

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

     Respectfully Submitted;

                        Nancy H.  Secretary, District 17