District17  Area74
                                      P.O. Box 415 Iron Mtn, Mi 49801       http://area74.org

Subject:  Monthly GSR Meeting
Date:  Saturday, August 30th, 2003
Location:  Alano Club, Iron Mountain, Michigan
                             105 W Flesheim St

     At 5:30 P.M. (CST) this meeting was called to order by DCM Bill D. with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.  Those present were Bill, Joyce L., Larry W., Sharon W., Keith L., Jennifer J., Charlie K., Robin D., Daryl J., Sue Q., and Cliff W.
     The minutes of the previous meeting were submitted for review and read by Jennifer.  A motion was made to accept and passed.
     The financial report (see-attached sheet) then submitted by Sharon for review.  A motion was made to accept and passed.
     OLD BUSINESS: Larry spoke of the past Fall Assembly that took place in Three Lakes, WI. And the subject of Area74 web site.  The appointed webmaster, Dave R., would proceed with adding links once the guidelines are in position.  This discussion was tabled to the next upcoming Spring Assembly.
     It was reported by Bill that the under sheriff, Pete Schlitt, would appear at next months monthly GSR meeting for discussion on the 0900# hotline phone machine.  Agreement was in order.  Cliff then stated that he had reviewed the material for CellarOne phone.  With added insurance the financial part does not compare close to what Ameritech current billing is at.  It was agreed to remove item from table discussion.
     Sharon then presented the new 1,000 meeting cards that were made at CJ Graphics.  She further stated that this Monthly GSR Meeting was not added as agreed.  This will have to await the next batch to be sent to press.
     A discussion of moving this monthly GSR meeting was tabled.
     The discussion of District 17 holding a GSR Workshop was brought forth.  Larry stated that Torv T. is willing to put on a workshop.  This discussion was tabled.
     DCM Bill then stated from his copious notes to move on to….NEW BUSINESS:
     A motion was made to give DCM Bill $175 to attend the upcoming Fall Conference to be held in Houghton, Mi on the weekend of Sept 12th-14th.  This motion passed.
     The next Traveling Intergroup is to be held at the school in Alpha, Mi. on Sat Sept 6th, 2003.  Let’s have a great showing as this summer season comes to a close.
     Election of District Officers to be held at the October monthly GSR meeting was brought forth.  Larry spoke of guidelines suggested for elected officers of the District.  This District 17 requirement of sobriety is three (3) years.
     A discussion ensued on the subject of AA material for local jails.  On the women’s part, it was proposed to have District purchase Big Books.  Contact on the men’s part would be made and this discussion was tabled.
     See attached flyer for info on the upcoming Randville Picnic……
     This GSR meeting closed with Our Father at 6:30 P.M.
                                                               Your Secretary, Cliff W.