District 9 Minutes
13 September 2009
ATTENDANCE: DCM – Carrie C.; Alt. DCM - Pat J.; Grapevine – Kate S.; Literature – Davi M.; Intergroup Liason - Gail S.; CPC - Jammie B. Treatment – Brenda M.; Secretary – Mary Ann P.; Corrections - Mary Beth P.
Groups Present: Central - Pat S.; Bettendorf - Gary J.; Marquette – Dan P.; North Scott – Neil B.; Courage to Change - Teresa; Big Book Study
Secretary’s minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance - $1,516.45; Total Income - $230.00; Total Expenses - $545.31; Operating Balance - $1,201.14
DCM: I attended the Area Business Meeting in Marshalltown along with the Alternate DCM. I
have provided copies of the various reports for District members to review from the business meeting. As always, I was happy to report lots of activity in the District from the various chair persons. There was no update on Area’s tax status, however, since that time the attorney hired to review the status has provided a report and the news seems to be positive. From the information I received Area 24 is not incorporated and has been advised to maintain that status. It was reported that because of the amount of money received at the Area level no taxes will be due. The Grapevine representative reported he has been contacted by Kate S. and she is inquiring about a workshop. I encourage District 9 committee members to be supportive of Kate’s efforts and assist her in any way possible. The price increase for Literature has occurred. The Area Literature chair person still has six (6) cases of Big Books at the old price. The chair person reported there have been 30,285,000 Big Books sold in 58 various languages and there have been 14,000,000 Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions books sold to date. There was a report on the Spanish translation equipment. No action has been taken. According to Mike M., the borrowed equipment did not provide simultaneous translation. The Spanish speaking members may have captured 5% of what occurred at the podium. Mike M. reported the Spanish members appreciated our effort. The Web Site Committee (I am a member) met and discussed guidelines for including flyers on the Area Web Site. Our job is not complete and we will meet prior to the Fall Conference to enable us to provide a report at the Fall Conference.
The Newsletter Committee is looking for viable options for distribution at a low cost. If anyone would like to receive the newsletter by email please let me know and I will provide the chair person your email address. The last mailed Newsletter was mailed in March of 2009.
There are some new GSRs and I would like to welcome our new representatives from the Courage to Change Group and from the Northwest Group. I am requesting representatives from the District to attend the Fall Conference. I received an email from the Conference chairperson requesting persons to sign up for their hotel rooms so the contract amount of rooms can be booked prior to their deadline. I forwarded the email to everyone. At the Area business meeting Rick C., the Area Delegate, asked if persons from our area would be willing to drive employees from GSO from the Moline Airport to Dubuque in March 2010 for the Regional Forum or Conference. I have already asked a few volunteers, however, if you are interested please contact me. Elections were held for the 2010 Fall Conference Committee. The following persons were elected: Chairperson, Pat J.; Co-chair person, Erica S.; Secretary Davi M.; Treasurer, Tim G.; Program Chairperson, Park M.; Speaker Chairperson, Cissi L.; Coffee Chairperson, Loras H.; Registration Chairperson, Heidi L.; Entertainment Chairperson, Wes J., and Public Information Chairperson, Kristen. Congratulations to all the committee members. I am confident you will all do a great job. Sheryl F. and I will be the Area committee member advisors. I am requesting that all GSRs inform me of date and time of group business meetings so I can attend. I will be attending Clinton’s business meeting on November 8, 2009. There were a few updates and corrections for the Area Directory. That information was provided to the Area Alternate Delegate, Maureen F.
Alt DCM: The number of hits on our website for August were 563. The Webmaster wanted me to let everyone know that the website has been changed, adding a link to GSO’s website regarding the 2010 International Convention. We’ve done this for the other International Conventions so there is nothing unusual about this. Also, if anyone would like me to register you for the Fall Conference, please let me know after the meeting.
Literature:. My committee is going to meet this month to select another book to read. Everything is going well. I look forward to the Fall Conference.
Archives: 1st group history report in the new alternative format was done today with the Dewitt Group- thank-you Karl and Ellie! I will be saving the interview and the photos to a CD and putting it in the archive storage. I am also giving a copy to the group for their own files. If your group would like to participate I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and anyone from your group! Please call!
Treatment: I visited Country Oaks Treatment facility this month and spoke with the director, Darryl Vincent. He stated all meetings were going well. He has asked that we bring in more sponsorship pamphlets for the clients. I also dropped off more donated grapevines. We welcome anyone interested in joining our committee. We are in need of members to do Bridging the Gap once per month in the AM and PM at the Marc Unit. The October committee meeting will be re-scheduled due to my attending the Area Fall Conference.
Corrections: The meetings are going well. Big Books were purchased and schedules. A meeting agenda was put into place. There was a jail orientation on Wednesday, no concerns. I hope to have another committee meeting after the Fall Conference.
Intergroup Liason: There were 7- 12 step calls, 212 information calls, and 71 visitors last month. The Intergroup office needs volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays to fill in when needed. Jan B’s last day was August 14th. Lisa W. was voted in as the new office manager. The Newsletter position is open, there is a 1yr. sobriety requirement. If you are interested contact Lisa at the office. District 90 position is also open, there is a 1yr. sobriety requirement. Contact Lisa at the Intergroup office. The softball tournament was September 12th at Crow Creek.
Bettendorf: Meetings are well attended at the Bettendorf Group. Bettendorf Group has started a new closed discussion meeting at 6:00am on Mondays. If you are interested in starting your day with a meeting, your support will be appreciated.
Central: Our move to the new building went well. We are located at 1706 Brady St. Suite 105. All 8pm meetings have been moved to 7pm. Also the Friday 7pm meeting will be an Open Speaker meeting every week. Our Anniversary will be held September 20th at Duck Creek Park Pavilion with Social starting at 11am, lunch at 12, and Speakers at 1pm. Please bring a table service and a covered dish to share.
Marquette: The Marquette Group is having a Big Book Study and question section on September 21. We are also allowing ISCYPAA to have a Speaker Meeting and Dance on October 24th. The Marquette Group is having 5:30pm meetings on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Tuesday 8pm meeting has been canceled. The Marquette Group won the softball AA Intergroup tournament.
Old Business: Discussion on sending chairs to Fall and Spring Conferences.
Motion to send only ½ the District chairs to conference is removed from the floor.
Discussion about Upcoming District Mini-Event in February.
New Business:
Davi M. motioned to adjourn. Brenda seconded.
Next meeting will be held at Central Discussion (new location) on October 4th at 3:30 pm. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.