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Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES January 15, 2022

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.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

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

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.

GSR – VACANT

  • No report

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.

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • No Report

Supplies – Michigan Mike

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

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Nothing to report

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

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. (not present)

  • Nothing to report

Website – John R.

  • Doing good, email of metrics sent out earlier.

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.  
Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES December 18, 2021

 

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

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

  • no new business

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

GSR – Sharon C. (not present)

  • New GSR rep needed; position currently advertised in meetings

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

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • Nothing to report

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.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Nothing new to report

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

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

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

Website – John R.

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

New Business:

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

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

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES

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.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • No new items

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

  • 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.

GSR – Sharon C. not in attendance.

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

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.

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

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

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • No issues

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • No issues

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. (not present)

Website – John R. (not present)

  • email with website metrics sent out earlier.

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

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.

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

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE NOTES 9-18-21

Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee October 16, 2021

Attendees:  Theresa OC., Vincent C., John R., Ms. Nettie T., Jeanne O., Lynnell M.,  Mike N., Bruce, Drew D.; and Angela G.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 0905 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

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

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Thanksgiving dinner discussed. Instead of a set time – food will be present throughout the day.
    • John to pick up Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib
    • People encouraged to bring dishes. No opportunity to keep warm or use microwave due to weak electrical outlets are LRC
  • Add additional in person and virtual meetings to create Alco-thon for Thanksgiving
    • Jeanne to get volunteers for additional virtual meetings
    • Sign-up sheet will be present at LRC for additional in-person meetings
    • John to send meeting outline to Theresa via email

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Nothing new to report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

  • Motion to approve Treasures’ report; approved.
  • Bank account transitioned over to Truest – checks switched to reflect the change
  • No change to Zelle
  • Gratitude donations will be collected at LRC, donations will be separate from traditional donations
    • Announcement to virtual participants to send gratitude donations directly to WAIA

GSR – Sharon C. (not present)

  • Position to be advertised at meetings

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • Sponsorship conference Saturday 24, 2021 was successful; minutes are listed on WAIA’s website
  • Elections for 2022 will be held in December
  • November is gratitude month. Zoom Gratitude 11/14/21 from 9-1130
  • Request for more donations
  • WAIA requests volunteers for H&I opportunities – Jeanne to discuss with reps

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • No Report

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Sharon donated paper goods for Thanksgiving

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Chips are fully stocked

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Nothing new to report

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. (not present)

  • Theresa to discuss with Lisa securing additional meetings for alcothon

Website – John R.

  • Statistics uploaded to LRC site
  • Permission granted to Angela and Jeanne to upload directly to LRC site
  • Glitches reported about people unable to access virtual meetings from website related to server issues, no other issues reported.

 

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Gratitude month is November, members will be instructed to donate to the specific box (at LRC) or send donations directly to WAIA.

The meeting was adjourned at 0935 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES September 18, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE NOTES 9-18-21

Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee October 16, 2021

Attendees:  Theresa OC., Vincent C., John R., Ms. Nettie T., Cal B., Sharon C., Jeanne O., Lynnell M.,  Mike N., Bruce, and Angela G.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:09 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the August 21, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Picnic to be held on September 19, 2021- bathroom keys secured
  • New chairs donated to LRC

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Back to Basics held in person from 10-11 on October 2, 9, 16 and 23
  • Books for Back to Basic donated to LRC for participants

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

  • Nicki will be stepping down from the alternate position
  • Jay to take on treasurer’s position; Lynell to become alternate vote and motion approved by LRC Steering committee
  • Treasurer’s report; motion to approve

GSR – Sharon C.

    • Relocating, will need new rep.
    • Position to be advertised at meetings
    • No in-person meetings for GSR, remaining on zoom currently

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • WAIA meetings will remain virtual for 2021; vote to transition to in-person vs zoom in February 2022
  • Sponsorship conference Saturday 24, 2021
  • Volunteers needed to work in office from 4-7PM and Sunday shifts, volunteers to respond to chats, and 12 step volunteers needed.
    • WAIA is requesting that volunteers for 12 step calls sign up directly through their website (directions are in the WAIA minutes posted to LRC’s site)
    • H&I opportunities available – Baltimore VA has open meetings; email will be sent to the reps regarding the opportunities

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • No Report

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Chips are fully stocked
  • Meeting in a Pocket to be ordered by Jeanne; offer to new comers free of charge
  • Big Book supply is fully stocked; secretaries are keeping track of inventory and will inform Jeanne when supplies are low.
  • Mike to pick up food, supplies, utensils, etc. for the picnic

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Chips are fully stocked

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Will order 100 Meeting in a Pocket.
  • Will do another inventory shortly.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • Lisa to step down from secretary of the Thursday evening meeting; Kevin L. to become secretary after group conscience was conducted
  • Monday night 8:30 meeting now In-person only, due to low attendance at the Zoom meeting.
  • Virtual meetings
    • Techs to update anniversary board for virtual meeting
    • Jeanne to send new anniversaries to tech representatives

Website – John R.

  • Doing good, nothing to report.
    • Statistics uploaded to LRC site
    • John to grant permission to Angela to upload minutes to the LRC site

 

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Thanksgiving dinner held at LRC from 1:30-4:30; voted, motion approved
  • New GSR rep needed, will advertise at meetings both virtual and in-person

The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES August 21, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE NOTES 8-21-21

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee September 18, 2021

Attendees: Theresa OC, Lisa C, Jeanne O, John R, Cal B, Margaret M, Nettie, Vincent, Michigan Mike.

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

A motion was made and seconded to approve the July 17, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Reminder to have Secretaries turn off coffee pot.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Brought up need for sanitation wipes to be used after the meetings to clean as we are back in COVID-19 surge.
  • Motion was made and seconded that Secretaries ask for volunteers (should add to the announcements in Secretary binder) to help wipe down the tables and chair arm rests at the conclusion of the meetings with sanitation wipes. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M. – Not Present

  • Lynnell sent report out in email.
  • Motion to accept Treasurer report. Motion was seconded and approved.
  • Nicki has decided to move permanently to South Carolina and will not be able to continue as Treasurer 2 position.
  • Motion was made for Jay to assume Treasurer duties and Lynnelle would assume 2nd position. Motion was seconded and approved.

GSR – Sharon C. not in attendance.

  • Not in attendance.

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • Sponsor Conference is going to be held at end of September. Will post flyer when available.
  • Not much else going on.

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • No Report

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Will buy envelopes and wipes.
  • Mike and Theresa to coordinate picnic supplies and logistics.
  • Mike will arrive at site at 10am to set up.
  • Lisa C. to bring cups.
  • Vincent to bring cooking pads to use instead of aluminum foil.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • John R mentioned that we will be buying 10 chips of each 1-6 years.

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Will order 100 Meeting in a Pocket.
  • Will do another inventory shortly.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • Meetings are going well.
  • Lisa C will rotate her Thursday night meeting if someone else wants it.

Website – John R.

  • Doing good, nothing to report other that the what was on the email sent out earlier.
    • Notification of PG County Mask Requirements was placed on the website where In-Person meetings are announced
    • Picnic flyer was added this month
  • Adding Margaret to email group.

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Dance TBD, maybe winter around Holiday Season. Will depend on where we are with the pandemic. Talk again next meeting.
  • Might want to add an Entertainment Activity Coordinator to organize movie nights or other activities for the group to participate in. Again, will talk next meeting and see where we are pandemic wise.
  • We are seeing an uptick in Zoom bombers, so it is important to have a dedicated tech to be able to focus on counter measures.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES JUly 17, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES 7-17-21

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee August 21, 2021

Attendees: Theresa OC., Vincent C., John R., Lisa C., Ms. Nettie T., Cal B., Sharon C., Jeanne O. and Angela G.

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

A motion was made and seconded to approve the June 19, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Organize picnic – vote approved to host picnic
  • Secretaries remind meeting attendees to turn off the coffee pot; possibly place sign
  • New in person meetings: Young people’s meeting @8:30PM on Monday and Wednesday speaker meeting @8PM
  • No virtual meetings have closed

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Nothing to report.

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M. – Not Present

  • Nicki (alternate) to return to MD late July

GSR – Sharon C.

  • No in person meetings yet

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • June 2021 – Draft
  • WAIA meetings are currently still virtual
  • Volunteers needed to work in office from 4-7PM and Sunday shifts, volunteers to respond to chats, and 12 step volunteers needed.
    • WAIA is requesting that volunteers for 12 step calls sign up directly through their website (directions are in the WAIA minutes posted to LRC’s site)
    • Jeanne will make a flyer to be placed on the LRC bulletin board regarding WAIA’s request for volunteers.
  • WAIA is hosting a sponsorship conference. Information can be found in the WAIA minutes posted to LRC’s site.

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • No Report

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Tissues, paper towels needed. Mike to inventory, purchase and deliver needed supplies.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • No Report

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Jeanne will order more Meeting in a Pocket (100 copies)
  • Copies of the Meeting in the Pocket will be handed out to newcomers free of charge
  • Did second inventory of literature in early June.
  • Approved literature available for sale at LRC is displayed in glass showcase.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • In-person meetings all okay
  • Virtual meetings
    • If a tech is unable to fulfill their duties, concerns are to be brought to Lisa’s attention.
    • No need for a ‘Virtual Coordinator’; secretaries can communicate status updates as well as concerns directly to Lisa.
    • Jeanne has been collecting number of attendees for virtual meetings
    • Slight drop in attendees on Sunday
    • Jeanne is available to train techs for virtual meetings

Website – John R.

  • Links for virtual and in person meetings schedules are listed on LRC’s site.

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Picnic at Laurel Lakes, held either September 19th or 26th
    • John Kish to discuss with Theresa the application process
    • Vincent to cook
    • Picnic open to all (family, friends and other AA groups)
    • LRC has a cooler, will provide plastic ware, water, hotdogs and hamburgers, etc.
    • Each guest to bring a dish.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES JUne 19, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE 06-19-21 MINUTES

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee July 17, 2021

Attendees: Vincent C., John R., Mike N, Lisa C., Rebecca J., and Jeanne O. — 6 voting members established quorum

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

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

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Not present

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C. Presided over meeting

  • Follow-up for Theresa with discussion about picnic for gathering LRG, rather than another chip ceremony – see new business
  • May 2021 minutes discussed, motion made to accept, and approved

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M., Nikki S.

  • Financial report sent to Laurel Recovery email.
  • A motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

GSR – Sharon C.

  • Not present

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • WAIA Minutes May 2021
  • Report of bullets from June 2021 meeting: funds are still needed for expenses, encourage donations; Sponsorship conference tentative for September
  • Volunteers wanted for WAIA expanding opening hours

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • Brandon and Thomas working with PrGeoCo Salvation Army location and have taken A.A. to them

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Tissues, paper towels needed. Mike to inventory, purchase and deliver needed supplies.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Great chip ceremony

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Did second inventory of literature in early June. Noticeable drop in number of Big Books.
  • Secretary Coordinator to add page — reflecting number of books sold and given away– to in- person meeting book
  • No literature had been ordered yet. Jeanne to add 24 Big Books to order, pick up, and deliver to Laurel Recovery.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • In-person meetings all okay
  • Virtual meeting update by virtual tech team member
  • Discussion on whether ALL meetings under secretary coordinator. No changes made.

Website – John R.

  • Stats report listed on website
  • Sessions by the Sea registration information added to site

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Picnic – July or August? September? This group tabled discussion, to be revisited at next steering committee meeting.
  • Back to Basics sessions status – ½ through. More books needed, to contact Lynnell.
  • Steering Committee Meeting venue – request made again that Steering Committee meetings be virtual, to enable virtual secretaries and techs to attend. Discussion. Motion made again that Steering Committee meetings, going forward, be in-person at the LRG location. Vote: 4 yes, 1 no, and 1 abstain. Final result: All are welcome to attend Steering Committee meeting, but it will remain an in-person meeting at the Laurel Recovery Group physical location.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES May 15, 2021

LRC-minutes-May-15-2021

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee June 19, 2021

Attendees: Angela G., Sharon C., Colleen B., Vincent C., Cal B., Jim S., John K., Karen C., Lisa C., Lynnell M., Margaret F., Margaret M., Theresa OC., Michigan Mike, John R., Jaime I.

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

A motion was made and seconded to approve the April 17, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Consider having a picnic as opposed to the chip ceremony now that meetings are open and individuals can pick up chips in person.
  • Next Steering Committee meetings to be held in person. Voted – motion approved.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Nothing to Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M., Nikki S.

  • Financial report sent to Laurel Recovery email. LRC’s monthly expense is approximately $2,000.00 per month, currently collecting $1,400.00 with approximately $5,000.00 in savings. CashApp not necessary, will continue using Zelle and add a sign to post for in person meetings for attendees to utilize Zelle if they do not have cash at the meeting.
  • Credit card has been obtained. Lynnell and John to work on paying for the Zoom accounts using the LRC credit card.
  • A motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

GSR – Sharon C.

  • Working on obtaining a new treasurer

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • April 2021 Meeting Minutes
  • Funds are still needed; encourage donations
  • Meeting in a pocket available for ordering – Jeanne to order 50 initially.
  • Sponsorship conference tentative for September
  • H&I to resume.
  • John has been communicating with tech support to ensure LRC meetings are listed on the site.

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • Nothing to report
  • WAIA to resume in person meetings for H&I.

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Styrofoam cups at LRC. Lynnell to obtain ownership to avoid fees for disposable.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Inventory of closet conducted; no need for additional literature as of now.
  • 50 to be ordered for LRC.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • Each meetings (online and in person) have secretaries
    • Vincent – covering 3 meetings, currently looking for new members to take on meetings. Will assign and have a group conscience. Must have 6 months.

Website – John R.

  • Stats report listed on website
  • WAIA has LRC meetings updated and listed

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Vincent to coordinate Back to Basics to be held at LRC starting in June, Saturdays at 10 am
  • Organize a picnic – Tabled until June

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 A.M. with the Lord’s Prayer.

Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES April 17, 2021

LRC-minutes-April-17-2021

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee May 15, 2021

Attendees: Angela G., Cicely N., Nikki S., Colleen B., Stacy R., Arle, Margaret M., Jeanne O., John R., Lisa C., Margaret F., Michigan Mike, Nettie T., Theresa O.C., Karen C., Thomas J., John K., Cal B., Jay F., Mary G., Lynnell M.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:01 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the March 20, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Coffee served at meetings (paper cups only) as the guideline for MD does not prohibit drinks.
    • Secretaries should enforce mask mandate.
    • Consider not having coffee as it will encourage people to not wear masks at all times.
    • Individual meetings are determining whether coffee can be served.
    • Motion made to NOT serve coffee, unplug machine and place sign on it to NOT use.
  • Masks MUST be worn at meetings; some people have not complying with the mask mandate
  • Psychos R Us is now in person only.

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Not present – No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M., Nikki S.

  • Financial report sent to Laurel Recovery email; $700.00 collected. Larger portion comes from virtual meetings.
  • Nikki to add additional apps for online donations.
  • A motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

GSR – Sharon C.

  • Nothing to Report.

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • March 2021 Meeting Minutes
  • Meeting in a Pocket to be developed for distribution
  • Sponsorship conference tentative for September
  • Chat training 4/19/21 @7pm, must have 1 year sobriety. Location on the website.
  • Opportunities for virtual H&I meetings
  • LRC meetings not listed on the app

H&I – Brandon C. (not present), alternate Thomas J. present

  • Nothing to report
  • WAIA is looking for groups to take on sponsorship of particular institutions.

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Nothing to Report.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Inventory of closet conducted; no need for additional literature as of now.
  • When Meeting in a Pocket is available, LRC should order.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • Meetings are going back to in person. If you are secretary for virtual, you will be expected to be the secretary of the in-person meeting. If the secretary is not able to fulfill the in-person role, a group conscience must be held.
  • Angela – Thursday night BB meeting will need new secretary once transition to in- person meetings occur.

Website – John R.

  • Stats report listed on website
  • WAIA does have LRC meetings listed.

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

Liaison to in person meetings – Ed P. Not Present

  • No Report

New Business:

  • Jason – coffee in meetings.
  • Get personalized cups
  • Remove Styrofoam cups – Stacy R.
  • Use paper cups per Maryland law in 2020 – John R.
  • Michigan Mike to remove and replace cups
  • Jeannie O. – continue virtual when COVID restrictions lift. Obtain a credit card to purchase Zoom license for LRC. Will need a virtual tech team.
  • Colleen B., in favor of virtual meetings remaining open.
  • Stacy R., opportunity to help more with continuing virtual meetings
  • Arle – maintain virtual meetings; reaching more people with virtual meetings. Financially generating more money for LRC.
  • Jim S., virtual meetings have better attendance.
  • John R., motion to suspend pulling virtual meetings until Maryland completely lifts all restrictions – motion passed. Form a committee to run the virtual meetings. Secretaries to fulfill role as zoom tech as well – withdrawn. Schedule meeting to transition virtual responsibilities by the next steering committee.
  • Margaret F., motion to make a zoom tech an officially recognized service position. Seconded by Jeannie. Rescinded until after next steering committee.
  • Theresa – Vote: virtual/in person meeting liaison removed; steering committee members will serve as liaison for virtual/in person meetings. Passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer.