Minutes to be Approved on January 20, 2024
Attendees: Vincent C., John R., Teresa OC., Nettie T., Dan R., Selena R., Suzy Q. LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Motions A motion was made by Vincent C to accept the meeting minutes from November 18, 2023. A second was made by Dan R. meeting minutes were unanimously approved.
Chairperson – Vincent – Present
- Nothing to report.
Vice Chair – Suzy – Present
- Nothing to Report
Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – Not in Attendance
- Report sent via email. Motion made by John R to accepted the treasury report. A second was made by Vincent C and the report were unanimously approved.
GSR – Jeanne O. – Not in Attendance
- Nothing to report.
WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in Attendance
- Need volunteers to answer the phone.
- Complete meeting minutes post on website.
H&I – Zach, Brian – Zach not in Attendance
- Theresa OC. has passed on to Zach and Brian G. to contact Jay and Jammie who’s home group is already doing H&I meeting’s. Recommend
- Zach and Brian are still working through an orientation and background check for Jennifer Road Detention Center Annapolis MD. No status provided, still pending.
- Nettie T. recommended to also see about meetings in Jessup Prisons. John R. identified past efforts on H&I at that location but requires additional review and coordination on present rules and process.
Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance
- All good on chips. 1 41 year chip is good. 3 1 year chips are good and more will be ordered once 1 year anniversaries are placed on the board. Plenty of 24 hour and visitor chips.
Literature – Brian – Not in Attendance
- All good on literature.
Supplies – Marta C. – Not in Attendance
- All good on supplies.
- Ben purchased all supplies for the Holiday party which were fabulous.
Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Present
- Joan has filled in as Secretary for all December noon “As Bill Sees It” meeting.
- Marry take over Secretary in 2024 for the noon “As Bill Sees It” meeting.
Website – John R. – Present
- All good on Website.
Old Business
Holiday Dance & New Years Events
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- Vincent C. recommended better accountability and control over all tickets. Leave tickets in closest for all events.
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New Business
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- John R. reviewed LR Website meeting minutes post and process with team old and new business.
- John R. provided the nomination and election process for the 2024 Laurel Recovery Steering Committee Committee. January to February 2024 solicitation for volunteer board members will be announced by meeting Secretaries with a sign-up sheet. Once complete John R. will create a Website voting process for all members to vote electronically.
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