[ Official Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee May 19, 2018]
Attendees: Ben G., Jeanne O., Margaret M., Tony C., Elaine P., Jim S., John K., David M., John R., Clark H., Nancy A.
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Actions items:
Clark will review the 12&12 book inventory and replace those books that are damaged and falling apart.
Nancy A. will call all the people on the temporary sponsor lists to ask if their names and numbers can be included in the newcomer packets.
Chairs Report – John R. –
March minutes were approved as written.
Vice Chair’s Report — No Report
Treasurer’s Report – The treasurer’s report was distributed via email. Approval of the March report was tabled to next month because there was no information on the electronic spreadsheet. The printed version also did not show monthly information.
GSR Report – Ben G.
- The treasurer’s report from WAGSA will be given to the Laurel Recoveryis not in the report because they donate annually.
- Spring assembly is June 16 and Fall assembly is October
- 32 annual gratitude breakfast is November 18
- 180 Club is having a 4th tip
- District 2 open house is April 26
- Historical overview and the information on structure will be put on the board
WAIA Report – Margaret M. – No Report
H&I Report – Rebecca Not present – No Report Supplies – Sharron not present
Supplies are okay and stocked.
Chips & Literature – Clark H.
Clark did an inventory of all chips. We need 12 & 12 books to replace those that are damaged. Clark will look at the old inventory and replace damaged books. Clark reported that he believes chips are disappearing quicker than they are being handed out to anniversaries. John R. doesn’t agree that they are being stolen.
Secretary Coordinator – Deanna not present – Meetings are filled with secretaries.
Website – John R.
All is well with the website. A report was electronically sent to all members and will be attached to the minutes.
12-Step Chair – Brien B not present – No Report
Old Business
The meeting/dinner/dance is moving along nicely. John R. continues to provide reports
of the ticket sales regularly. We are not yet at 150 which was the desired quota. Elaine made a motion to allow the Celebrate Recovery Book Store to be at the dance with a table to sell recovery items at the dance. John seconded the motion. The motion was passed with majority aye and one nay.
New Business
A question was raised about sending out the temporary sponsor list in the envelopes being given to newcomers. There was a question about whether it was violating the tradition of anonymity. There was also a question about whether the people on the list were okay with their phone numbers being distributed outside the doors of Laurel Recovery. Nancy did not feel it was violating any traditions. After much discussion and this concern being shared by a few board members, Nancy volunteered to call the people on the list to ask if they would have a problem with their names and numbers being included in the newcomer packets.
Nancy asked if Laurel Recovery was losing its lease. The answer to that question is no. We have a lease in place for 17 months at this time and there is no indication we will not be continued.
The meeting was adjourned.