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February 9th,/March 15th, 2008                                                                Palmer/Delta                                                         

         The P.A. System is now in Iron Mountain, thanks to Bruce L. …

     Because nothing exciting happened at the GSR meeting in Gladstone, & because I screwed up & didn’t snail mail the February minutes (I forgot … SORRY), here they are in their entirety.  But please note: Those of you receiving snail mail: THESE MINUTES ARE FROM FEBRUARY’S GSR MEETING & contain very important information!!!!

PALMER: (February 9th, 2008)

            The Palmer GSR sharing session was chaired by Larry T. from Marquette & was attended by Lyle, Jen, Marion, Ken, Bruce, Steve M., Steve S., Rob, Sue, Dave, Robert, Chris, Tom, Eric, Chris, Jeff, Paul, Jerry, Jeanne, & Les. (There were four DCMs in attendance.) The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer.

            After discussion on wording, Jen J. made the motion to require that all Intergroup bids for the following year be submitted (by mail, telephone, email, or in person) to the Intergroup secretary prior to, or at, the June Intergroup GSR meeting. These bids will be posted in the June Intergroup minutes & groups vying for the same month will have two months (until the August Intergroup) to discuss, negotiate, & resolve the conflict between themselves. If no resolution can be agreed upon, the Intergroup secretary will be responsible for the decision, which will be made by drawing from a hat at the August Intergroup GSR meeting. Any remaining open months can also be bid for at this time. This motion was seconded by Steve S. & unanimously accepted. Current contacts for each group hosting an Intergroup next year are included with these minutes. (See below). PLEASE NOTE: If you know of any corrections to these contacts, please email Jen J. (jljezylo@uplogon.com)

            There was a bit more discussion on various topics, including the importance of our service structure in AA (the DCMs, & GSRs are fully responsible to their groups … they are the mouthpiece of the group, but do not “run” their groups), & the ever-present problem of getting newcomers interested in service. The next time you attend a district GSR meeting or an Intergroup, bring a newcomer!

Then, the meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. 

DELTA AREA: (March 15th, 2008)

                All GSRs present caught us up-to-date with their group’s news… Then, the meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer & we ate! (Great food & speakers as usual … Thanks, Delta area)

                                                                                                                                                                                    

December 8th, 2007                                                                         Marquette             

                                     Please remember … There’s no Intergroup next month!      

     The GSR sharing session was chaired by Larry T. from Marquette & was attended by Lyle, Jen, Marion, Ken, Len, Brian, Wendy, Ed, Rhonda, Dave, & Robert. The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer.

     After the minutes from last month’s Intergroup were read, discussion began on last month’s topic “How to Piss Off an Alcoholic Without Even Trying.” No, I’m kidding. Just checking to see if you actually READ these minutes.

     After Len gave us a very interesting history of the Intergroups in the Upper Peninsula, discussion REALLY continued on the process of Intergroup bidding, & deciding on a fair, impartial way of choosing between two areas who’ve bid for the same month. Last month, the possibility was raised that when more than on area vies for the same month, the winner can be drawn from a hat … However that is STILL open for debate. It was also suggested was that each area requesting an Intergroup should submit their bids in June … either by email to the secretary (me), or in person at the June Intergroup. Each bid should include the month requested & a back-up month. These can then be posted & discussed in July, & final decisions can be made in August at Munising.

    ***We would LOVE to get the DCMs from every district to attend the GSR meeting at the Palmer Intergroup in February. DCMs: Please discuss these problems with your groups, & bring your ideas to the Palmer Intergroup in February. ***

    We also considered the problem of not having an Intergroup next month, & discussed ways that we could avoid that problem in the future. After some very lively discussion, the meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.     

    

January - OPEN                                                        

February 9th, 2008 - Palmer, Palmer Fire Hall, 4 PM corrections, 5 PM GSR meeting, 6 PM dinner, speakers at 7 PM, EST ***THIS IS PALMER’S 30TH INTERGROUP ANNIVERSARY!!

March - Escanaba                                                     

April - Iron Mountain/Kingsford                                                                                  

May - Houghton                                                         

June - Manistique                                                                

July - L’Anse                                                        

August - Munising                                                     

September - Gwinn

October - Newberry

November - Ishpeming

December - Marquette

 

Ishpeming,                                                                                                                                      Nov 10th, 2007

PA system is with someone from Marquette, so we’ll see it next month!

GSR meeting opened with The Serenity Prayer & was chaired by Larry T. (New DCM for district 18). In attendance were Tom C., Dave S., Dave W., Marion H., Gordie, Bruce L., Jen J., Doris, Bill, & Ken (Welcome Ken!).

After introductions, there was much discussion on the yearly Intergroup bidding process. This was brought up because West Ishpeming gave up their January spot thinking that another area wanted to hold an Intergroup. Unfortunately, no new areas have come forward to claim that month. After many useful suggestions, it was decided that each area requesting an Intergroup should submit their bids in June … either by email to the secretary (me), or in person at the June Intergroup. Each bid should include the month requested & a back-up month! These can then be posted & discussed in July, & final decisions can be made in August at Munising. It was also suggested that when more than on area vies for the same month, the winner can be drawn from a hat … However that is open for more debate. If you want to add your thoughts to this discussion, please consider attending the Marquette Intergroup GSR meeting. (Date & times are below).

Next we discussed needing to have an Intergroup contact person for each community holding an Intergroup. If you wish to be your area’s contact, please send your email address &/or telephone number to Jen Jezylo at the address below. WE NEED CONTACT PERSONS FOR ESCANABA/GLADSTONE, MUNISING, MARQUETTE, L’ANSE, & MANISIQUE

We now have a U.P. corrections chairperson (Larry) & co-chair (Bill), so if you are interested in corrections in your area, please attend the corrections meeting at the Marquette Intergroup. Meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.

**Next Intergroup is in Marquette (SEE BELOW)

2008 Traveling Intergroups

January - OPEN                                   July - L’Anse

February - Palmer                                August - Munising

March - Escanaba                               September - Gwinn

April - Iron Mountain/Kingsford        October - Newberry

May - Houghton                                  November - Ishpeming

June - Manistique                               December - Marquette

2007 Traveling Intergroups

December -  Marquette, (Negaunee Township Hall) December 8th, 2007 4:00 Corrections, 5:00 GSR, 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Speakers EST.

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO JANUARY INTERGROUP! Hopefully, we’ll have information on Palmer’s February Intergroup by next month.

 

Newberry,                                                                                                                                    Oct 13th, 2007

Thanks, Terri C for the minutes! Sorry to have missed a great Intergroup.

GSR meeting opened & chaired by Lyle S. with The Serenity Prayer. GSRs in attendance Lyle S. of Shingleton, Pat, Ken, Tom of Newberry, Wes B of Marquette and Terri C. of Manistique

Minutes read by Terri, Motion to accept Tom, 2nd Lyle

**Tom talked about the importance of passing it on, and gave out the pamphlet

"AA the Group". There was some discussion on what works, what doesn't work and how it works! Remember every Group is autonomous!!

**There was a discussion on how hard it is to get people into service. It is about commitment!

**Lyle stated that he has the corrected list for district 20 meetings and new list are to be printed soon.

**GSR's stated that their groups are doing well.

Meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.

**Next traveling Intergroup is in Ishpeming (SEE BELOW)

**Area 74 Fall Assembly is to be held on Oct 20th, 2007, Community Senior Center, 1858 Michigan St. Three Lakes WI. New GSR orientation 8:30 AM, Assembly begins at 9:00am

We had a great time at Newberry. Many familiar faces and some new ones too. The Sobriety count down was 40 years to 2 weeks. There was delicious food served, two awesome speakers, and a dance followed! Everyone had a great time!!!! As the Big Book states, "There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful." Words written so well!!

"2007 Intergroups"

November - Ishpeming (St. John’s) November 10th, 2007, 4:00 corrections, 5:00 GSR, 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Speakers EST.

December - Marquette, (Negaunee Township Hall) December 8th, 2007 4:00 corrections, 5:00 GSR, 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Speakers EST.

*** Desperately needing stamp $$!!! Please send to Jen Jezylo, W-9011 Sunset Lane, Sagola, MI. 49881 … or to save $$$, & receive minutes via email: Send email address to jljezylo@uplogon.com