NIA District 90 Meeting Minutes January 5, 2010

 

 

Tammy D. – DCM, called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Attendance: DCM (2009) – Tammy D, Alt. DCM - Bruce M, Treasurer (2009) – Terry W, Treasurer (2010) - Diane M, Secretary/PI – Jesse N, CPC - Jon B, Corrections - Victoria Q, Treatment - Randy F, Literature/Cambridge GSR - Butch W, Special Needs/Last Chance GSR – Kris O, Geneseo GSR – Joe R, Primary Purpose GSR/Acting Intergroup Liaison – Dee R.

Birthdays: Dee R 17yrs on 12/27, Terry W 23yrs on 12/29, Butch W 20yrs on 1/6, Kris O 11yrs on 1/7.

Changes to Minutes:  November minutes approved as submitted.  No meeting in December due to inclement weather.

Tradition XII Presentation:  by Randy F.

DCM Report:  Thank you for allowing me to serve District 90 as your DCM.  It has been an honor to serve this district.  We have several groups that are unknown to GSO (I have a list).  If you know a contact for the group or the group has disbanded, please give that info to the new DCM.  I also have a letter from GSO requesting some information to pass on to the CPC chair.  I attended the area assembly on December 12, 2009.  The following agenda items were voted on:  2010 calendar - passed, 2010 primary purpose registrar basic items - passed, election of treatment chair - Jeff G, CPC committee to distribute literature to professional offices - passed, alter format of 2010 winter committee meeting - passed, appointment of DCMs to standing committees - passed, 2011 Spring Conference - District 10 and 11, reimburse immediate past delegate for Conference of Delegates Past and Present - passed, merge Service Structure and Duties and Responsibilities documents - passed, Report and Charter to amend documents that describe procedures for Area activities - passed.  It was voted the winter committee meeting should include all district service chairs and GSRs.  This will be January 23, 2010 at Lord of Life Church in La Fox, IL.  Please see the new DCM if you are interested in going.  (Tammy D)

Alternate DCM: I had the opportunity to attend the 2009 Winter Assembly in December.  During a breakout meeting for DCMs and alternates, I accepted a position on the Report and Charter committee and look forward to participating.  There was discussion about the 2010 Spring Conference, how to obtain information from the NIA website, and how districts or groups can arrange for a visit from Ray M (our delegate) or his alternate.  I look forward to serving District 90 in 2010.  (Bruce M)

Treasurer’s Report: Expenses for November were $756.40 versus revenue of $60.41.  Total balance of accounts at end of November was $1573.51.  Voted to approve report through the end of November.  No report yet for December due to cancelled meeting and outstanding business.  (Terry W)

Committee Reports:

Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC):  Coordinating AA contacts and possible Q&A for Western Illinois University alcoholism and addiction classes.  Grapevine:  vacant.    Public Information (PI):  Attended 2009 Winter Assembly and participated in PI breakout session.  Correctional Facilities:  Coordinating visitor badges in 3-month periods.  Voted to purchase 2 cases of Big Books from GSO and 2 packets of schedules from Intergroup at a total cost of approximately $370.  Literature:  Highlighted several items in the 2009 General Service Conference Final Report:  pamphlets "AA for the Native North American" and "The AA Member - Medications and Other Drugs" are being revised, request to review "Questions and Answers on Sponsorship" pamphlet, request to develop a Special Needs pamphlet, request to change the title of pamphlet "44 Questions" to "Frequently Asked Questions about AA", Big Book on Amazon Kindle reader.  Treatment Facilities:  One case of large print Big Books given to RICCA and one case to Riverside, intended to stay and be used by clients.  Administrators at both facilities have agreed to supervise this.  Also sent 20 intro packets to RICCA.  Special Needs:  No report, waiting for information.  Intergroup Liaison:  36th Intergroup Anniversary dinner/dance will be on April 24, 2010 at the Moline American Legion.  Tickets are $20 and will go on sale in February.  Speaker Marcia S from Union, IL.  2009 group contributions were down and Intergroup is not maintaining its prudent reserve (overall loss of $2688.77 in 2009).  Intergroup reps were asked to share this information with their group and a letter will also be sent to the groups in an effort to increase contributions.  Newsletter Chair and District 90 Liaison positions still open.  If interested, contact the Intergroup Office or attend the next business meeting February 1st.  (Dee R)

GSR Reports

Geneseo Group:  Good attendance, even on slower nights.  Cabin Fever Speaker Banquet February 20.  (Joe R)  Our Primary Purpose:  Going well.  (Dee R)  Last Chance:  Good attendance, held business meeting Dec. 20.  (Kris O)

Old Business:  Elections – DCM position filled by Bruce M, Grapevine position filled by Terry W.  Alt DCM position now vacant.  Voted to distribute end-of-year uncommitted funds above prudent reserve to Intergroup (50%, approx. $200), NIA (25%, approx. $100) and GSO (25%, approx. $100).  Numbers approximate due to unfinished December business (meeting cancelled).

New Business:  Voted to change names on checking account to new Treasurer and Secretary.  Possibility of volunteering at a Grapevine booth at the International Conference in July.

Upcoming Events:

January 23, 2010 - NIA Winter Committee Meeting in La Fox, IL

February 2, 2010 - 6 PM District 90 Meeting (Tuesday following the first Monday of every month)

March 26-28 - 36th NIA Spring Conference at Marriott Lincolnshire

March 27 - NIA Spring Assembly at Marriott Lincolnshire

 

In the spirit of AA Service, Jesse N.