NIA District 90 Meeting Minutes May 3, 2011

 

Randy F – Alt. DCM, called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Attendance:  Alt. DCM Randy F, Secretary Jesse N, Treatment Weezie S, Grapevine Terry W, New Beginnings GSR Rose E, visitors Allan H, Bob W (Henry County/Kewanee Group), Alicia D, Ryan, Joel, Jenny, Luke, Steve, Brandon, Chad.

Birthdays:  Darcy S (BTG), 5 years on 5/21.

Changes to Minutes:  April minutes accepted.

Traditions Presentations:  None.  Next month:  Rose E (III) and Jesse N (IV).

DCM Report:  No report.

Treasurer’s Report:  Income for April $260.10 versus expenses $118.01.  Total balance of accounts at end of April $1345.93.  We are back above our prudent reserve.

Committee Reports:  Correctional Facilities (submitted by Weezie S):  Checking for interest in a Corrections workshop, flyer to be placed in Intergroup newsletter about inmate correspondence.  Treatment Facilities:  April was a very busy month for Treatment. Since we started we have had 50 persons interested in the BTG program.  Not all have taken us up on the offer of assistance when the temporary contact called, but we keep plugging away.  BTG workshop was a success, and we received $80.37 in donations. Thank you one and all for attending and your contributions. Money was turned over to District.  I attended the GSC Agenda workshop in Palatine on April 23^rd.  It was very informative, never realized what it took to keep AA running until I attended.  Kelly, the Area TF person was able to obtain a case of big book for another district in the Chicago area, they were given to me there also.  Those were donated to Stutsman’s Lodge.  Jerry Jackson, Program Manager was very appreciative.  I will attend the District 91 meeting in Galesburg in June to discuss BTG for that district.  Grapevine:  Subscriptions and renewals available online at www.aagrapevine.org.  Paperless subscriptions available as well, for reading online.    Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC):  Absent.  Public Information (PI):  Vacant.  Literature:  Vacant.  Special Needs:  Absent.  Intergroup Liaison:  If you are going to order several items from Intergroup, please call/email in advance.  Friendly reminder, the office is closed for purchases at 5:30pm. Contributions have decreased. Intergroup is under prudent reserve.  Any ideas or suggestions for raising money, please contact office.  Mary Beth steps down as events chair, Jamie is the new events chair.  Gail S is now telephone co-chair.  Intergroup secretary position open.  New newsletter format, $13 per year subscription, email shell@mchsi.com.  Our Primary Purpose, Monday night in need of attendance 8-9 pm.  Last Chance, May 15th business meeting and elections.  Fall Assembly Host Committee Report (Randy F):  Looking for volunteers to help with registration, set-up/tear-down, refreshments for Fall Assembly on 9/17.

GSR Reports:  Henry County (Kewanee) (submitted by Bob W):  Going well, BBS Sunday well attended, Sponsorship Workshop coming up in Geneseo 5/20-5/21.  New Beginnings:  Attendance improving, meetings Monday (speaker) 6:30pm and Wednesday 8:00pm.

Old Business:  Literature rack for Treatment:  looking into getting one donated from a group.  Reimbursement follow-up:  NIA Area 20 reimburses the DCM for travel to business meetings only.  Reimbursement for GSR travel is up to the groups.  Open District positions Treasurer (Jesse N, acting), Literature and Public Information.

New Business:  Blackhawk Park campfire meeting to donate to District 90 and Intergroup.  Our Primary Purpose Group to host next District meeting at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Events:

May 1-7 - 61^st General Service Conference- New York, NY

May 14 - Spring Committee Meeting, LaFox, IL

May 20-21 - Geneseo Sponsorship Workshop

May 28th- AA open campfire meeting ( blackhawk state park ) Potluck 5-7

June 7 – District 90 Meeting, Our Primary Purpose, St. Mark’s Church, Silvis, 6:00pm (Tuesday following the first Monday of every month).

 

In the spirit of AA Service, Jesse N.