Attendees: John R., Margaret M., Deanna C., Tony C., John K., Nettie T., Ben G., Rebecca J., Brien B., Elaine P.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
A motion was made and passed to approve February 2018 minutes.
Old Business Action items:
- Brien B. will follow up on the designated trash bin for LR use.
- Rebecca will get email address for H&I possible meetings from WAIA.
- Kenny and Spencer will be shampooing the carpets at a date TBA.
- David placed a dustbuster in the alcove for use on the steps leading to the room.
- O. Box: Lynnell M. wants control of PO box as communications made to previous contact; this requires an official LRG letter designating her as appropriate person; Lynnell will contact Nancy A. who will compose and prepare letter dated and signed by chairperson.
- Deanna has talked to secretaries about cleaning the room after meetings and turning off the coffee pot. She has graciously placed a Swiffer in bathroom.
- Spring cleaning is imminent; John R. will check with Kate about dates and times.
- The wall phone is unable to make outgoing calls and does not ring. John K. will follow up with David about purchasing a new one.
- Tony C. will contact Verizon to find out what services our current contract provides.
- Brien B. will monitor the phone for messages if that is an option.
- LR 45 Year Celebration: Chairman: John K.
Members of LR and Rock Bottom met to choose the date and venue. Our original plan to present a budget before LRSC was abandoned in order to move ahead with a venue and favorable pricing. Date: May 5 2018. Venue: St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church. Time: 6-11 pm, we can get in by 5 pm. Catering: Laurel Meat Market. Costs are being split with Rock Bottom Group. For the sake of time we will have an AA speaker only. Tickets will become available March 20; John R. will hold tickets to distribute among meetings beyond LR; no tickets will be sold at the door; children will require tickets. A cake from CakesPlus is being donated.
Reports:
Chair: John R. Report deferred for New Business.
Vice Chair: Jim S. is ill today.
Treasurer: John K.
Motion was passed to approve the treasurer’s report.
Increased contributions and changes in supply sources have improved our financial status
We have made funds available to purchase more literature, replace old books and provide free Big Books to newcomers.
GSR: Ben G.
Monthly WAGSA meeting was held.
Ben provided and posted copies of the 68th General Service Conference Committees & Agenda Items
Litigation has ceased concerning the 1939 BB manuscript.
Tony C. provided more information on the auction of the manuscript:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/03/09/lost-for-decades-the-alcoholics-anonymous-original-manuscript-will-be-auctioned-for-millions/?utm_term=.818720bce3f3
An AA approved meeting app is in the works.
LR has contributed $100 to WAGSA; report will be given to Lynelle M.
New meetings and conferences will be posted on the board.
ICYPAA site is up and running
State convention will be in Frederick this year.
WAIA : Margaret M.
A new treasurer is needed.
Desk slots are open for service work.
Elections committee needs a chair.
Office committee needs IT help.
H&I report: We should reach out to WAIA and the New Reporter to find places that are asking for meetings.
Gala: Date is March 24. Masquerade ball, tickets at the door.
H&I: Rebecca J.
Rebecca is looking into new areas where we can be of service.
Supplies: Sharron O.
Sharron was present via speaker before the meeting.
All supplies are up to date. She will request new checks from Lynelle this week.
Chips & Literature: Clark H.
John R. spoke for Clark today.
We have added one hundred 24-hour chips and 2 cases of Big Books to our stock.
Big Books are available for newcomers.
Elaine P. prepared 50 newcomer packets that are available now. Supplies are on hand for 50 more packets when they are needed.
Secretary Coordinator: Deanna C.
Keys have been given to Berkeley and ‘Boston’ John.
Sharing keys between co-secretaries was discussed.
Motion was made and passed for secretaries and co-secretaries to have a separate set of keys.
Deanna is keeping a log of key distribution and is monitoring clean up after meetings.
Webmaster: John R.
The website is currently down due to technical issues with the transfer of servers.
When it is back online, all resources on the site will be self contained and more readily available.
12-Step Chair: Brien B.
So far we’ve had no contacts for help.
Brien has his cape ready for action.
New Business Action Items:
- Motion by John R. was passed to eliminate the ongoing announcement concerning cancellation of steering committee meetings. In the event of LRSC cancellation a specific announcement will be made.
- Motion by John R. was passed to include a list of temporary sponsors be provided with newcomer packets. A list of women will be given to women, a list of men given to men. John will be responsible for these lists and will store them with packets.
- Motion by Tony C. to have a microphone for LR speakers because of complaints that we can’t hear speakers. This was addressed in a previous website survey and not passed. John R. suggested offering a new website survey and discuss at the April LRSC meeting. Any ideas for topics are welcome.
- Brien B. suggested a combination lock on the outside door but safety issues are prohibitive.
- Nettie offered that Laurel Recovery has been complimented its considerate treatment of newcomers.
- Ben G. announced ECYPAA in DC in May 2018 to include all east coast states.
Adjournment: called at 11:05 am with the Serenity and Lord’s prayers.