District 9 Minutes

9 September 2007


ATTENDANCE: DCM – Sheryl F.; Treasurer – Georgette W.; Archives – Mary Ann P.; CPC – Marti G.; Literature – Mary Beth P.; PI – JoAnn N.; Intergroup Liaison – Lisa W.; Secretary – Pat J. Groups Present: Bettendorf, Central Discussion, Clinton, Foxhall, Marquette, North Scott, Northwest and West End.

Secretary’s minutes from August were accepted.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Beginning Balance - $2,531.73; Income - $260.95; Expenses - $192.00; Operating Balance - $2,600.68

REPORTS:

DCM: I attended the Area 24 Business meeting on August 12 in Marshalltown. The treasure reported an income of $3086.25 and expenses of $6988.48 with an ending balance of $6635.89. The delegate reported that he has received final conference reports and I will be handing those out today to the GSRs.

I will be passing around copies of the old Business and New Business we went over and voted on. Under old business , Mike L distributed a copy of the recommendations and background information to everyone on the committee to help assist the body to make an informed group conscious. This was part of the motion that was made and tabled until the fall conference. This motion was made at our January Business meeting. The Motion reads that the Area Chair form a new committee to study and present a motion for guideline for reimbursement for area officers & chairs concerning WCRC &WCRF to be presented at the Spring Conference 2007.This was discussed and it was found that the GSRs needed to see the recommendations and to also go back to their groups and get an informed group conscious. We would then vote on this at our Fall Conference.

New Business - a motion was made and passed that the chair forms a committee to study the feasibility of forming a statewide Spanish-speaking District. A motion was made and passed that the chairperson sends out the agenda 4 weeks prior to meetings or conferences with a friendly amendment to make it a preliminary. Motion made and passed to read only the old and new business from the previous committee meetings at all future committee and assemblies.

The Area CPC Chair has stepped down and Area is now looking for a new CPC chair. At the fall conference we will be voting in a new Newsletter chair and a new CPC chair. If you know anyone interested in these positions please have them contact me for further information.

Dates to Remember Fall Conference October 19, 20, 21-2007 and Next Year’s dates:

ALT DCM: I attended the Area Business Meeting in Marshalltown on August 12, 2007. It was very informational. The number of hits on the web site for August 2007 was 563. Our web site is www.aaquadcities.com. A brief discussion was held with a DCM from one of the districts who intends to participate in the cluster meeting on the concepts. It was suggested that this workshop not be held until the early winter months in 2008. Any input on this subject is welcome.

ARCHIVES: I am asking all GSR’s to report back to their groups and request items that could be archived for District 9 such as flyers, business meeting minutes, and special event announcements. The archives committee is meeting on September 30 to further discuss this year’s duties.

CORRECTIONS: No new news from corrections.  We still have three meetings taking place at the Scott County annex men's facility.  We are awaiting word on the opening of the new jail so that we can begin ladies meetings.  I spoke with Jennifer Rice with regards to a community project where we may want to be involved.  I told Mrs. Rice that she could count on us to help in any way we can.....have not received any other info from her to this point. My apologies for being unable to attend the district meeting scheduled for today. 

CPC: The CPC committee continues to update the display used for workshops and conferences. Our committee will be meeting later this month and we will decide on our next project.

PI: I will be attending the Area 24 Fall Conference in Sioux City, Ia.

TREATMENT: I have booked the various meetings for the month of August with the exception of the Country Oaks speaker meeting on Tuesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. I need a man and a woman to tell their stories. Call me at 563-508-1729 if you have any suggestions. Five names were gathered from Bridging the Gap meetings at Country Oaks during the month of August and were referred to people interested in making contact with them. If you have lists of people from your groups interested in volunteering to chair or speak at treatment center AA meetings, either e-mail to mdemming@hotmail.com or mail to Mary Ellen Heath, 40 Crestwood Terrace, Davenport, IA 52803.

INTERGROUP LIAISON: The treasurer reported that the balance in the bank accounts as of 7-31-07 was 5,020.10 after the amount budgeted for Augusts’ expenses was subtracted. The office manager reported that there were 9 12-step calls, 183 informational calls, 0 Alanon/Alateen, and 76 visitors.  They are always in need of volunteers to help man the office or wash windows. The phone chair reported that due to the loss of the telephone transfer computer, they have had problems, but are ironing them out.  They are looking into Vontage as a new phone provider so that transfers may be done.  Right now the phone chair is handling all weekend calls.  The newsletter chair reminded everyone to continue to send any birthdays or flyers that you want in the newsletter by the 15th of each month.
There was a profit of $532.00 on the golf outing. There will be a softball event Sept. 15.  Next year’s annual Intergroup Event will be held May 3, 2008.  

BETTENDORF: Things are going well at Bettendorf. Our annual picnic was held today with about 150 in attendance. Wonderful food & fellowship.

CENTRAL: Our two new non-smoking 7:30 am Tues & Thurs meetings have started in Sept. Tues is discussion and Thurs is a step meeting. Central is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 16th at Duck Creek Pavilion. I will be attending the Fall conference in Sioux City.

CLINTON: Clinton Group has started meetings at the Clinton County Jail. They are every other Sunday for both men’s and women’s groups. We continue to work on our 60 year Anniversary that is Jan 13, 2008. We are planning a big event.

FOXHALL: Fox Hall has been well attended and meets on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. Our picnic was held Sept. 9 at West Lake Park and was also well attended.

NORTHWEST: Our Group has moved to the Adventure Center (like a church) on Pine & N.W Blvd as of Sept 3rd 2007. Our Group membership has grown over last 8 months and hopes to grow with room in our new location.


New business for next month: whether or not to also add the names of GSRs from each group as we currently do Officers (above).


Adjourned at 4:10. Next meeting will be October 7th @ 3:30 @ Central Discussion