Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES May 21, 2022

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on June 18, 2022

Attendees: Jeanne O, Lisa C, Rebecca J, Denise T, John R, Nettie T, Suzy Q, Cal B, Mike N, Gianna S, Teri F, Grace M
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:01 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 2022 Minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • A deposit was made for the annual Picnic for September 18, 2022 at Granville Gude Park in Laurel. Greenbelt Step club’s picnic is unfortunately on the same date.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • No report – Not Present

Treasurer’s Report – Jay, not present

  • Will read the report next month.

GSR – Jeanne O.

  • Meeting was held on May 19th – Jeanne to provide minutes.
  • There was a National Level Service Conference that was held, spoke of a lot of proposals, changing verbiage in literature and approving/passing budget.

WAIA – Gianna S.

  • Gianna read the minutes from the last WAIA meeting.
  • Stated that you do not have to be a rep to serve and join.
  • The Where and When is being printed and also available in PDF file online.
  • New Reporter wants stories from Quarantine.

H&I – Jason L. Drew – Not Present

  • Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring has a virtual meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. but needs volunteer to run the meeting.
  • Good Shepard’s Table, a shelter on Georgia Ave needs a volunteer to setup a meeting.

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Rebecca asked that we change to wooden stirrers to keep us green. A box was already provided.

Chips – Shawn M. – Not Present

  • Received 100 24 hour chips

Publications & Literature – Teri F.

  • Jeanne O to work with Teri in her new position.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • Lisa stated that she would like to secretary some meetings. There will be a group conscience for her to take over Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. Not this Tuesday but next Tuesday May 31st.
  • Virtual meetings are running smoothly as Jeanne keeps Lisa fully informed and procedures being followed.

Website – John R.

  • Sent out website stats.
  • Sessions by the Sea was included on the website.

New Business:

  • Monday Noon Meeting needs support. Keep in mind you have to have 6 months of sobriety to secretary a meeting. It was also stated that every secretary should be reading the secretary policies and procedures.
  • There was concern about 12 Noon meetings being closed down. It was stated that the Noon meetings are not in jeopardy, but mentioned that for all secretaries working the Noon meetings need to open the door 1/2 before the meeting starts. Lisa will be monitoring this and report back next committee meeting.
  • A discussion was held regarding LR door keys and the need to take an inventory or getting a new set made. It was determined that LR will make announcements at each meeting to see who has keys and Lisa will collect all keys that are not being used.
  • There was concern about individuals volunteering to make copies/print-outs with their own resources. A suggestion was made to open up a copier/printing account. A motion was made – 7 votes to open an account for printing and copying literature/flyers.
  • Gianna and Teri will do research together and provide proposals and report back at the June meeting.
  • Meeting closed at 10:46 a.m.