Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee September 15, 2018
Attendees: John R., Nettie T, Jeanne O., Tony C., Margaret M., Elaine P., David M., Jim S., Nancy A., Ben G., Brien B., Stacey R., Matt H.
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Action items:
- Brien will contact WAIA about 12 step work and how they are handling the 12 step calls that come in.
- John will consult with David M about the details of how the picnic has been handled in the past.
- Nancy will create a sign-up sheet for food and volunteers
- Nancy will check with Karen C about updating the L.R. Group Policies and begin to update policies.
Chairs Report – John R.
- Review of last month’s actions items complete except one item still unsure whether Lynnell spoke with landlord about electronic transfer method of paying the rent.
- July minutes were approved as written
Vice Chair’s Report —
Nothing to report Treasurer’s Report – No report.
GSR Report – Ben G.
- There was no WAGSA meeting in
- A newsletter will be started
- A paid GSO Literature position is available. Ben will get the link about requirements for the
- GSO declined the offer of the loan of the early version of the marked up Big
- ICYPAA is ten days August 30-September 2. Check out the website.
WAIA Report – Margaret
- There was no meeting in August
H&I Report – Elaine P.
Via Email – There is no news to report concerning H & I this month. Elaine plans to attend the current H & I meetings during August-September to get a feel for them and to speak with those conducting the meetings.
Supplies – Sharon
Via John – Supplies are stocked. AC filters need to be changed every three months.
Chips & Literature – Clark
The chips and literature are all stocked. Getting WAIA Where and When literature.
Secretary Coordinator – Deanna
Nothing to report. Secretary positions for 8:30 p.m. Monday and 5:30 Saturday are open.
Website – John R.
All is well with the website. John sent the 12 page website report. Events listed in our website are mirrored on WAIA website.
12-Step Chair – Brien B.
The WAIA plan for 12 steps calls didn’t come to fruition. Brien will talk with WAIA about what is happening in this area. A question was raised if the WAIA doesn’t have this program does L.R. need a 12-step chair. It was decided that we will continue to have this position on the board.
Secretary Business
The OPEN/CLOSED meeting card should be read at all meetings.
Old Business
- It was decided we will get 10 cases of bottled water for the
- A suggestion was made that a committee be formed to organize the details of the picnic.
- A motion was made and carried for John to consult with David M about the details of how the picnic has been handled in the
- Nancy will develop a sign-up sheet for food and volunteers. Tony volunteered to help with set-up and Brien volunteered to help with clean-up.
- The draft of the picnic flyer was distributed. Jeanne will finalize the flyer and get it to John R.
New Business
A recommendation and offer was made to paint the room to clean it up. It could be done on a Sunday after 5:30 p.m. John or David will talk to the landlord about this. Elaine made a motion for Matt to begin the process of determining cost and suggesting colors. He will bring color swatches to the next meeting. The motion carried.
Ernie will be contacted about replacing the carpet. He has offered to spot clean the carpet in the meantime.
Nancy would like to update the Laurel Recovery Group Policies and asked the Steering Committee for their approval to update and bring the changes to the group. The last update was in 2013. Nancy will check with Karen C. as she has done the updates in the past and will begin to update the policies.
The meeting was adjourned.
NEXT MEETING WILL BE September 15, 2018