APRIL NEWSLETTER

                      District 17 Area 74

 

Meeting was held on April 28, 2014. Meeting began with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. In attendance were: Debbie S., Marion H., Val V., Kathryn M., Matt S., Betty S., Karen K., Jaeme C., and Mark S.

 

TREASURY REPORT:

The following Treasurer Report was read and accepted.

                                              DISTRICT 17 FINANCIAL REPORT
                                                                   MARCH 2014
            Balance from February report                                                                  $573.35
            Deposit -----
                                 Florence Tues. Group contribution                                       $ 25.00
           Withdrawals ----
                                 AT&T Visa Debit Card                                                      $ 52.13
            March Balance                                                                                         $546.22
                                                                     APRIL 2014
 
            Balance from March report:                                                                      $546.22
            Deposit ------
                                  New Hope Group I.M.                                                        $ 60.00
                                  Crystal Falls AA                                                                 $ 100.00
                                  Carney New Way of Living Group                                       $100.00
           Withdrawals -------
                                   AT&T Visa Debit Card                                                       $ 52.14
                                    Alano Club 3-month Rent                                                 $ 180.00
            April balance                                                                                            $ 574.08

 

Question brought up as to how much meeting cards cost. Cost was surmised at about 200. Per Betty, will have to go through records or contact Cliff for a more precise answer.
Per Betty, previous to cards, wanted to make sure rent was paid. The current amount in treasury being a little over 500 should pose to issue as to the purchase of cards.
Question as to whether cliff will continue to help out with computer.
Debbie made motion to accept treasury report, second by Kathy and all in favor.

WEBMASTER REPORT:
 
Unable to make the monthly GSR meeting because of health issues. Since January 2014 have kept the district 17 website updated as well as the website at Hostek Web Host site for District 17. This has been performed in my home office and will only be considered done anonymous to date.
On Wednesday, April 30 received call from Steve S who stated that he had spent an hour at the district 17 office updating the office computer into corrected operation and activation to the Internet. He further stated that there are continuing issues with the operation of the EZVoice 3.4 software used for the AA Hotline 0900 number.

 

The District 17 Office has _200_meeting cards in drawer.
The 0900 AA Hotline had _0_hits from1-27-14 to 4-28-14.
The District website _330_hits the past 3-months with the counter at 8,633 total hits.

 
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 Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at District 17 Office at Alano Club Iron Mountain.
Living my life 1-day at a time,
Cliff W.

 

CORRECTIONS REPORT:
Per Val, there is one individual in Florence that has no interest in meetings. Another individual was in during the week, however, she couldn't get in there as meetings are scheduled for Mondays only and individual has since been released. Little more to report from Florence (other than recent suicide incident, which is still under investigation).
Per Debbie, both blocks are together now for Women's meetings, a situation that could change--but everything is "going along" .
Per Betty, ordered some pocket Big Books and gave to Dennis and he has brought in. Another group ordered Daily Reflections and they are down there.
Per Debbie, is going to ask Monday group for assistance in regard to books--we can continue to ask other groups for some assistance--we get them in and then they're gone--
Per Betty, Grapevine requested and asking if anybody has backup copies (just cannot have staples)--
(Motion to accept, all in favor.)

 

PI/CPC REPORT
Per Jaeme, brochures are up on display at Systems. There have been two incidences concerning silliness in regards to the cards, one in particular in which an individual was singled out. Jaeme consulted with HR about this information being misused and the person affected reassured HR that she'd no issue.
Per Jaeme this is a union decision and not the company's--employees may have misunderstood and thought the company placed information there. Nevertheless information is up and maybe HR can clear up any confusion with employees--
Per Jaeme, drug tests of late have resulted in dirty drops--so there is a need for information pertaining to recovery assistant.
Per Val has had success with information posted at Pride industries and has one person she now brings with her to meetings until they are comfortable going alone. HR has been amenable with her posting this information in the Pride breakroom.
Per Debbie, while we have no PPICP as such, work in this regard is such as mentioned.
(Motion made, all in favor)

 

OPEN DISCUSSION THROUGHOUT MEETING:
INTERGROUP EVENT DISCUSSED
Per Kathy, lost money on Intergroup event--about 40.00, so fairly close to washing out. Soda sales were limited and expenses were primarily those of refreshments, rent and insurance. Needs to contact Steve for report and has been unable to thus far.
Per Kathy, over 115 in attendance that signed in.
Per Debbie and Kathy food very well received.
Per Kathy evening went well has received positive feedback and "everything's tucked away until next year". Does not know who is going to organize event for next year--she will not be. Kathy mentioned that Steve relayed the need for another chair in regards to this. She also addressed the lack of committee in terms of organizing the event, although volunteers did show up on day of event and set-up went smoothly.
Date (April 11) secured and place secured for next year's event and lease has been signed.
Per Debbie, speculated if same kitchen crew will helping next year.
Also discussed was the possibility of setting up for 200 attendees next year in a fashion that precludes individuals "bunching up" in one area--participants had a tendency to gravitate toward the back, leaving the front sparsely seated. This arrangement would also require less work on take-down.

 

DCM REPORT:
Per Debbie, still do not have DCM for district  17.  Bruce has been good about filling in as a favor and has been active in the area, so district not completely inactive.
Per betty, addressed how to get a more diverse crowd involved in officer roles within district--these are good roles to apply talents once some sobriety has been established.
Per Debbie, many groups in area have GSR's that do not attend GSR meetings which results in an issues of communication within the district. There is a need to continue to get the word out concerning this.
Monday meetings do no have GSR. Presently Kathy is GSR for Early Birds, Jaeme for Women's Thursday, Betty for Friday and Val for Tuesday night Florence meetings.
Responsibilities of DCM discussed in addition to the importance of getting people to exposed to GSR meetings and thereby potentially more involved.
Discussed the situation resulting from interim DCM doing so only a purely temporary basis. No alternate was found or trained to prevent district from becoming inactive. In addition, discussed was the fact that improper training has resulted in communication issues and inconsistencies of service on the part of officers and service roles. The fact that many of these roles are incidental outcomes may play a part in this.
Agreed that monies need to be used locally to meet needs before being send to NY.
General agreement in communicating the importance of service roles. One does not have to be GSR to come to GSR meetings and it is a great doorway to further involvement.
Per Val, maybe a reminder may be put out to area meetings that there is a monthly GSR meeting.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:
Masonic Church changed to First Lutheran Friday night.
Wednesday Randville has been changed to 7 instead of 7:30
Above changes need to be reflect on meeting cards.
Betty will get updated information and contact Cliff or Bruce to see about correct changes being added to cards.
Meeting concluded with Debbie encouraging everyone to keep trying to back to GSR meetings to keep district floating along.

The meeting closed with Lord's Prayer.

Mark S., District 17 Sec