NIA District 90 Meeting Minutes May 4, 2010
Bruce M – DCM, called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance: DCM Bruce M, Treasurer Diane M, Secretary/PI Jesse N, Grapevine Terry W, Treatment Randy F, Literature/Cambridge GSR Butch W, Geneseo GSR Joe R, Our Primary Purpose GSR Dee R, Henry County (Kewanee) GSR Allen H, Milan Hillcrest GSR Mary L.
Birthdays: None.
Changes to Minutes: April minutes accepted.
Concepts Presentations: Diane M (IV) and Mary L (V).
DCM Report: Attended Spring Committee Meeting in La Fox on 5/1. By riding with the Area Secretary, I saved District about $75 for mileage reimbursement as I also did for the Spring Assembly. One interesting bit of information was the expense for coffee during the Spring Conference was $6,000! There was a request to divide District 20 into two linguistic Districts due to the large number of Spanish speaking groups. It has been hard for them to be involved because of the language difference. The motion passed. We are the first District to arrange a Post Conference Delegate's report, 1pm on 5/16. Several people from the Area will attend, and Jeff L the Area Treasurer will stay and speak at Our Primary Purpose at 6:30. This will be very enlightening coupled with the Service Workshop headed by some of our Area Officers. Free taco bar. Group contributions are down, which makes it difficult for us to be self supporting. Some Districts are facing the sad prospect of cutting back on services to maintain prudent reserves or use some of the same. Hopefully, as the economy improves, this trend will reverse. Four positions are open at Area: Corrections Chair, P.I., Alt.P.I., and Alt. Literature. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in adding tools to their kit of recovery. (Bruce M)
Treasurer’s Report: At the Pre-General Service Conference Workshop, I attended a breakout session to discuss financial issues and provide input to our Area Delegate for the upcoming General Service Conference. Results to be reported at the Delegate's report on 5/16. We received contributions in April from the Last Chance Group. Expenses included rent, Intergroup newsletter minutes, and Spanish-language Big Books. Expenses were $151.50 versus income of $12.05. Total balance of accounts at end of April $663.56. (Diane M)
Committee Reports:
Correctional Facilities: Absent. Treatment Facilities: Received large print Big Books for Riverside and RICCA. Grapevine: Intergroup has agreed to be a collection point for old issues of the Grapevine, to be distributed to treatment centers, correctional facilities, possibly groups. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC): Absent. Public Information (PI): Attending Post Conference Delegate's Report on 5/16. Literature: No report. Special Needs: Absent. Intergroup Liaison: Vacant.
Geneseo Group: Sponsorship Workshop on 5/8, speaker meeting on 5/7 with Myers R is free, Tammy D speaking on 6/4. Our Primary Purpose: Doing well. Cambridge Group: Attendance up with better weather. Henry County (Kewanee): Sunday Big Book Study meetings well attended, business meeting 5/18 at 7pm. Milan Hillcrest: Fine and dandy, business meeting 5/16 after 10am meeting.
Old Business: Voted to accept Bob's offer to hold fall event at campfire meeting on Saturday 9/25. Next district meeting to be held at Milan Hillcrest, 6/8 at 6:15pm.
New Business: None.
Upcoming Events:
May 8 - Geneseo Sponsorship Workshop
May 15 - 21st Annual McHenry Soberfest Fundraiser
May 16 - Post Conference Delegate's Report & Service Workshop, 1-5pm
June 8 - District 90 Meeting at Milan Hillcrest, 6:15pm (Tuesday following the first Monday of every month)
In the spirit of AA Service, Jesse N.