Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on August 20, 2022

Attendees: Jeanne O, Nettie T, John R., Vincent C., Suzy Q, Brian D., Cal B., Chrissandra P.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:01 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes with the revisions. GSR report was sent electronically to be included in June 18, 2022 minutes, and to add Secretary Guidelines and Group Policies being discussed for edits

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C. – Vince Subbing in Teresa’s absence.

• Secretary Guidelines and Group Policies sent for review and edits. No action has been made yet.

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay

• Motion was made to approve May Treasury Report – approved and passed.
• Motion was made to approve June Treasury Report. Nettie seconded – approved and passed.

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GSR – Jeanne O.

• Jeanne discussed – Delegate Report Back, a zoom event. She stated that some items were approved, i.e. literature to be edited – but will take time.
• A Safety workshop was held by the General Service Committee via zoom on July 9, 2022.  65-70 People were in attendance. Items discussed:
• discrimination, 13th stepping, personal space boundaries

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WAIA – Gianna S. – Not in Attendance

• WAIA minutes were posted on LRG website.

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H&I – Drew & Jason – Not in Attendance

• It was noted that Jason has relocated to another state
• Chrissandra asked to help and motion was made and approved for her to be the alternate representative. She will reach out to Drew and Gianna for information.

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Supplies – Michigan Mike – not present sent report via email

• More cups were purchased.
• Assorted colored envelopes need to be purchased for welcome packets.

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Chips – Shawn M. – Not Present

• 1-10 year chips were purchased.
• 33 year chips were purchased.

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – not present

• Need Big Books – Teri received information and will order ASAP
• Need new welcome packet documents – Teri to order more sponsor flyers
• Chrissandra and Suzy to compile new welcome packets

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

• Saturday 5:30 p.m. secretary position has been filed.
• Jeanne reported on virtual meetings as they are running smoothly, with zoom techs rotating accordingly. Lisa gets all the memos regarding the tech rotations.

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Website – John R.

• Sent out website stats
• Added Back to Basics

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New Business:

• Flyer for picnic will be made and sent out next month
• Discussion regarding 164 Club on website was tabled

The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 A.M.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on July 16, 2022.

Attendees: Theresa O, Rebecca J, Denise T, John R, Suzy Q, Gianna S

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:07 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions Cannot quorum as not enough committee at meeting

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Back to Basic starts up again in July

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report – not present

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay, not present

• Will read the report next month.

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GSR – Jeanne O. – Sent Report Electronically

• Attended WAGSA Special Assembly and Delegate “Report Back” event on June 18, 2022. Items to Save the Date:
• Virtual Gratitude Breakfast scheduled for November 13th, 2022
• GSO Archive presentation tentatively scheduled for December 4, 2022 from 3-4 p.m.
• WAGSA records indicate no LRG monthly recovery directly to WAGSA this year – will bring up next LRG Steering Committee meeting

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WAIA – Gianna S.

• Gianna read the minutes from the last WAIA meeting.
• talked about the copier account options.

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H&I – 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.

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Supplies – Michigan Mike – not present

• No report

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Chips – Shawn M. – Not Present

• Received 100 24 hour chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – not present

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• Rebecca wants holding hands back in rooms. Secretaries to give the option at end of meetings.
• Secretaries can let everyone know to keep shares to 3 minutes to let others share.

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Website – John R.

• Sessions added electronic sign-up

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New Business:

• Secretary Guidelines and Group Policies to be sent from John R. for  review/edit/comment. Send suggestions, changes and edits to Theresa OC to be discussed at next meeting so they can be discussed and voted on.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 A.M.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on July 16, 2022

Attendees: Theresa O, Rebecca J, Denise T, John R, Suzy Q, Gianna S

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:07 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions Cannot quorum as not enough committee at meeting

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Back to Basic starts up again in July

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report – not present

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay, not present

• Will read the report next month.

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GSR – Jeanne O. – not present

• No report – not present

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WAIA – Gianna S.

• Gianna read the minutes from the last WAIA meeting.
• talked about the copier account options.

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H&I – 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.

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Supplies – Michigan Mike – not present

• No report – no present

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Chips – Shawn M. – Not Present

• Received 100 24 hour chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – not present

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• Rebecca wants holding hands back in rooms. Secretaries to give the option at end of meetings.
• Secretaries can let everyone know to keep shares to 3 minutes to let others share.

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Website – John R.

• Sessions added electronic sign-up

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New Business:

• no new business

The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 A.M.

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.

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report – Not Present

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay, not present

• Will read the report next month.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

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

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Chips – Shawn M. – Not Present

• Received 100 24 hour chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F.

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

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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.

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Website – John R.

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

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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.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on May 21, 2022

Attendees: John R, Lisa C, Jeannie O, Cal B., Michigan Mike, Suzy Q, Theresa OC, Gianna S.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9: 04 AM with the Serenity Prayer

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

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.
Committee took a moment of silence to reflect upon Chrissy M’s passing.

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay

The Treasury report was read by Theresa O.C. in Jay’s absence.

• It was stated that most of the donations has shifted from more in person then to virtual meetings
• Motion made, and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report.

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GSR – Jeanne O.

• Jeanie went to meeting last month as there was a mini-conference this month
• People are wanting rewrites of the Big Book
• Reprint of Big Book is being talked about for “plain/contemporary” language
• looking for new stories for the big book if anyone is interested, talk to Jeanie O

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WAIA – Gianna S.

• WAIA needs contributions
• Treasury is down from last year due to Pandemic
• Where and When – PDF to be placed in room

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H&I – Jason L. Drew – Gianna spoke on H&I

• 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

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Nothing to report

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Chips – Shawn M.

• Nothing to report

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Publications & Literature – Teri F.

• Nothing to report

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• Lots of changes in secretary’s in the past few months for in-person meetings
• Virtual side is fine as Lisa is being informed of any if little changes

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Website – John R.

• Nothing to report

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New Business:

• Picnic is being considered for the date of September 18th with September 25th as the alternate date
• Would like to plan a sober event – Paint Night, Game Night

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on April 16, 2022

Attendees: Jay F, John R., Gianna S., Teri F., Theresa O.C., Vincent C.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:05 AM with the Serenity Prayer

No motions were made or approved due to lack of quorum.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.
No Report

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay

The Treasurer’s Report was presented but not voted upon.

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GSR – Jeanne O.

• Not Present

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WAIA – Gianna S.

 

• Existing meetings will be printed in Where & When
• Annual Gala will take place contingent on funding. No date has been set yet
• WAIA’s treasury is in a deficit due to a decrease of donations at meetings
• Call for Service on the committee, members do not have to be WAIA representatives
• H&I requests for groups/individuals to bring meetings – contact WAIA for locations
• Volunteers are still needed to answer phone calls
• Minutes are posted on LR website

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H&I – Jason L. Drew

• Not present

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Nothing to report

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Chips – Shawn M.

• Nothing to report

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Publications & Literature – Teri F.

• Nothing to report

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• Not present, sent report – meetings have had secretarial changes, all were handled within the groups as per groups conscious.

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Website – John R.

• Website stats were emailed to the Committee

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New Business:

• The meeting was adjourned at 10:38  A.M.  
• * Quorum was not met because a member came at the closing of the meeting

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on February 19, 2022

Attendees: Theresa OC, Jeanne O, John R, Conner, Cal B, Jay F, Suzy Q, Lisa C, Jason L, Shawn M., Gianna S., Angela K.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 0907 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the January 15, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.
2022 election was held February 19, 2022. The results of the election are as follows:

• Chair – Theresa O.C
• Vice Chair – Vincent C.
• Secretary – Suzy Q.
• Treasurer – Jay F.
• Alternate Treasurer – Lynnell M.
• GSR – Jeanne O.
• WAIA Representative – Gianna
• H & I Representative – Jason L.
• H & I Alternate – Drew D.
• Chips Representative – Shawn M.
• Literature Representative – Teri F.
• Supplies Representative – Michigan Mike
• Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.
• Webmaster – John R.

• Make sure to attend Eddie’s memorial

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay

• Motion made, and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report.

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GSR – VACANT

• No report

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WAIA – Jeanne O.

 

• WAIA is looking for volunteers to service the office, please call prior to going.
• Do not have to be a representative to attend the meetings

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H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

• No Report

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Good shape on supplies

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Chips – Shawn M.

• Nothing to report

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Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

• Received service manuals (5+)
• Low on Big Books

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• Nothing to report

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Website – John R.

• Website stats were emailed to the Committee

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New Business:

• The meeting was adjourned at 10:05  A.M.  

STEERING COMMITTEE NOTES 1-15-22

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee on February 19, 2022

Attendees: Theresa OC, Jeanne O, John R, Cal B, Vincent, Michigan Mike and Jay

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 0907 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the December 18, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Election ballot for Steering committee posted on the black cabinet.
• Moment of silence was held for Eddie who passed away.

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• Secretaries are needed for in-person meetings on Monday and Wednesday

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay

• Motion made, and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report.
• Zoom expenses have been cut in half now that LRC is using login key.

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GSR – VACANT

• No report

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WAIA – Jeanne O.

• H&I opportunities closing down in person commitments due to the COVID surge.  There are still virtual opportunities.
• WAIA is looking for volunteers to service the office, please call prior to going.
• A physical incident occurred at one of the meetings, WAIA stressed reading the Safety Statement for procedures to help attendee safety.

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H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

• No Report

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Shipment of insulated from Amazon will arrive soon.  Supply of insulated cups is stocked.

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Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

• Nothing to report

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Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

• Gloria bought a supply of books and gave it to Jeanne for stock
• A hard copy of the General Service Book is for sale

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. (not present)

• Nothing to report

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Website – John R.

• Doing good, email of metrics sent out earlier.

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New Business:

• As for elections, a person needs to be present at the February meeting at Laurel Recovery to be elected to the position.
• To be added to the ballot, the person must write their own name down on the ballot.  Years ago, David addressed this as a person one the position but did not know they were on the ballot and declined to serve the position.
• Motion was made and seconded to require that the person running for the position must write their own name on the ballot.  Approved not by unanimous vote, Jeanne voted against.
• John R brought up an email he received from a member, who actually reviewed the Steering Committee Meeting notes since the last election about why some of the Steering Committee members do not attend the Steering Committee meetings.  It was brought up that some of the members have never been to a meeting and weren’t we supposed to audit positions every 2 months.  Discussion came to the conclusion that as long as the members were carrying out duties of the position and were staying in contact with the Steering Committee about the status and having duties covered, there was no issue.
• Motion was made and approved to have the Elections start at 10am before the February Steering Committee Meeting.  Motion seconded.  Vote taken and approved.
• The meeting was adjourned at 0945  A.M.  

 

Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee 1-15-22

Attendees: Theresa OC, Cal B., Lynnell, Jeanne O, John R, Cal B, Michigan Mike and Angela G.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from November’s meeting. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Alcathon for Christmas and NYE; add a 2:30 meeting for Christmas Day
• Jeanne to orchestrate the virtual side of the AlcaThon; add meetings for 12, 2:30, 5:30 and 8:30

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C. (not present)

• no new business

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Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

• Treasurer’s Report read. Motion to approve; approved
• Gratitude donations made directly to WAIA, less collected this year through LRC
• WAIA is requesting donations split into four different categories/groups

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GSR – Sharon C. (not present)

• New GSR rep needed; position currently advertised in meetings

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WAIA – Jeanne O.

• WAIA meetings to continue on virtual format
• Elections for 2022 to be held in December
• Service opportunities available to answer phones; details listed on website
• Contributions have decreased; requesting donations

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H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

• Nothing to report

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Hot insulated cups low at Sam’s Club per last shopping trip. Request members pick up insulated cups if they are on shelves at their local stores.

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Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

• Nothing new to report

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Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

• Low on Big Books; Gloria to pick up a carton on the Big Book.

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

• There is now one host key for the virtual meetings.  Two new techs were trained; one tech resigned.  Looking for new techs to continue rotations and avoid burnout.
• New Friday night meeting on Zoom
• The Joe and Charlie virtual meeting is being covered by Jeanne for now. If attendance remains low, will consider removing meeting from the schedule.
• Ernie volunteered to secretary a Living Sober meeting on Sundays @ 5:30 at LRC; start date TBD

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Website – John R.

• Website statistic report disseminated to the group
• Back to Basics January 8, 15, 22 and 29th listed on website

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New Business:

• New Friday night zoom meeting
• Joe and Charlie covered by Jeanne
• Ernie to secretary a Sunday 5:30 meeting at LRC

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The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes 11/20/21

Motion to approve the October Meeting notes made and seconded. Meeting notes approved.

Attendees: Theresa OC, Jeanne, Cal, Ricki, Nettie, Vincent, Mike, Jeff, Lynelle, Bruce, John, and Jay.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion to approve the October Meeting notes made and seconded. Meeting notes approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Thanksgiving is all set to go. Sharon left plates, plasticware, napkins, etc.
• Lisa C is looking for a person to chair the noon in person meeting.

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No new items

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Treasurer’s Report Jay is now the Treasurer with Lynelle the 2^nd.

• Motion was made to increase the yearly donations to Intergroups from $1,500 to $1,800.  Motion was seconded and approved.
• Jeff brought in a bank statement leftover from the Rock Bottom Group for approximately $4,000.00 – Motion made and approved to donate the entire amount to the Intergroup – 60/30/10 (WAIA, GSO, WAGSA).
• Rock Bottom Group was folded into LRG when their meeting space went away.  They had contributed approximately $1,ooo.oo earlier for the LRG dance.

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GSR – Sharon C. not in attendance.

• Position needs to be filled as Sharon has moved away.

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WAIA – Jeanne O.

• Did not post a flier about LRG Thanksgiving on WAIA website or other websites, just word of mouth.
• Gratitude boxes did not arrive on time and had to be requested.  They were found in the cabinet.

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H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

• Jay does direct service and will talk to his connection about LRG bringing in a meeting.

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• No issues

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Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

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Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

• No issues

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. (not present)

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Website – John R. (not present)

• email with website metrics sent out earlier.

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Secretaries: –

• Nothing to Report.

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New Business:

•  Jeanne will coordinate training sessions to get new Zoom techs on board as there is a little burn out setting in.
• Need to keep an eye on coordinating the Zoom and In Room Anniversary boards.  Jeanne saw a couple of Zoom Anniversaries on the In Room board that were not on the Zoom board.  Theresa to take pictures and send to Jeanne periodically.
• Loida has offered to do a deep cleaning of the room. Steering Committee has asked for more clarification.
• Jeanne brought in an offer for LRG to participate in a Holiday Marathon meeting.  Steering Committe declined to participate.
• Nettie needs someone to pick up her dish for Thanksgiving day meetings.

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The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.