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Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee August 15, 2020

Attendees: Cal B., Jay F., Jeanne O., Jerry D., John K., John R, Lynell M., Nettie T., Rebecca J., Sabrina S., Terri F., Theresa O.C.

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

Minutes approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the June 20, 2020 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Action Items

• A motion was made and seconded for the LR Steering Committee to revisit the reopening of LR at the next Steering Committee meeting in July.
•  Jay will report back next month regarding the reopening of SSRC.
•  Marta C. will confer with Elaine regarding non-contact digital thermometers.
•  Jeanne to contact Beltsville and 180 Club regarding reopening.
•  Lynell to contact Common Solutions.

Chair’s Report — John R.

No Report. All is well with our virtual meetings.

Vice Chair’s Report — Jerry
 No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

• Marta C. purchased Personal Protective Equipment for LR. Laurel Recovery has received 7th tradition contributions, via check and online through Zelle, that have paid the utilities and rent. A motion was made and seconded approving the Treasurer’s report.

GSR Report – Sharon C.

Nothing to report.

WAIA Report – Margaret
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 H&I Report – Michigan Mike

Weekly visits to facilities have been suspended.

Supplies – Marta C.

Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Chips & Literature – Rebecca and Larry

Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Secretary Coordinator – Julia

• Nothing to report, all meetings covered.

Website — John R.

Meetings will now be called virtual versus Zoom, in accordance with AA’s sixth tradition (as per AA’s General Service office).

Women’s Sunday AA meeting is now listed with all login info on the LR

12-Step Chair — Brian B.

• Individuals have reached out via our website for twelve-step calls.

Secretaries –
No Report

New Business —

• Copy & paste in Zoom chat – A motion was made and seconded that the copy & paste feature not be included in LR’s Zoom meetings.
•  LR seventh tradition contribution to AA’s GSO – A motion was made and seconded that LR increase its contributions to AA’s GSO. $900 (WAIA) $950 (GSO) $150 (WAGSA). The increase is in response to a video appeal by GSO that they are using their prudent reserves in order to continue daily operations. (Video Title on Vimeo “Alcoholics Anonymous, COVID-19 & Our Seventh Tradition”)
•  Reopening of LR – Jay F. attended the meeting to share the reopening of South
  Shore Recovery Club (SSRC) in August. Due to being a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SSRC was able to receive a donation to assist in updating the facility in preparation for reopening such as new furniture and repainting. SSRC will abide by all federal health guidelines. Members of the LR SC provided useful feedback that Jay will take back to SSRC.
•  Back to Basics is being held in August for four consecutive weeks.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee July 18, 2020

Attendees: Cal B., Margaret M., Sharon C., Theresa OC, Nikki S., Mike N., John R, John K. Jeanne O., Nettie T., Jerry D., Marta C., Elaine P., Brien B.

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

Minutes approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 16, 2020 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — John R.

No Report

Vice Chair’s Report — Jerry
 No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

• • Laurel Recovery has received 7th tradition contributions, via check and online through Zelle, that have paid the rent.

GSR Report – Sharon C.

• no report

WAIA Report – Margaret
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 H&I Report – Michigan Mike

• Weekly visits to facilities have been suspended.

Supplies – Marta C.

• Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Chips & Literature – Rebecca & Larry

• Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Secretary Coordinator – Julia

• Nothing to report, all meetings covered.

Website — John R.

• Website Stats for June 2020. Main page increased after daily meetings were posted directly on the homepage as well as on the meetings page, which is what WAIA has. Also please note after someone from GSO attended one of our Zoom meetings and mentioned that GSO thought ‘Zoom’ was an endorsement of outside AA, we changed our meetings to the suggested ‘Virtual’. That is why the below results mention both.

12-Step Chair — Brian B.

• Individuals have reached out via our website for twelve-step calls.

Secretaries –
No Report

New Business —

• Back to Basics is being held this month for four consecutive nights in a row. A new Zoom account was opened specifically for Back to Basics.
• Chat has been set up for LR’s Zoom meetings. Due to popular demand the chat feature was added to each Zoom meeting. Through chat, members can reach out to newcomers, request sponsors, and post either announcements and or the seventh tradition contribution information.
•  Reopening of LR. There was a long discussion regarding the reopening of the LR. Concerns were raised regarding the safety of some of our vulnerable members such as how would LR ensure maintaining the health guidelines: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), six-foot distance, a screening process, contact tracing and send reports to WAIA. Were LR to reopen there would be no coffee or snacks offered at meetings. Would LR provide masks and other safety equipment? What would the liability be for LR?
• A motion was made and seconded to authorize Marta C. to purchase PPE, hand sanitizer, masks, inexpensive gloves and other items that would be needed to disinfect and prepare the room for reopening.
• A motion was made and seconded for the LR Steering Committee to revisit the reopening of LR at the next Steering Committee meeting in July.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee June 20, 2020

Attendees:Margaret M., Sharon C., Theresa OC, Scott S., Margaret, Nikki S., Sabrina, Mike N. (Michigan Mike), John R,  Jeanne, Nettie T., Jerry D.,

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

Minutes approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the April 18, 2020 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — John R.

• Laurel Recovery is still closed due to the Governor of Maryland’s executive order on COVID-19 that no more than ten people can congregate.

Vice Chair’s Report — Jerry
No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

• Laurel Recovery has received 7th tradition contributions via check and online.

GSR Report – Sharon C.

• no report

WAIA Report – Margaret
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 H&I Report – Michigan Mike

• Weekly visits to facilities have been suspended.

Supplies – Marta C.

• Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Chips & Literature – Rebecca & Larry

• Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.

Secretary Coordinator – Julia

• Nothing to report, all meetings covered.

Website — John R.

• Meetings have been running on Zoom since March. There has been an increase in visitors to our website. The landing page is updated daily with the Zoom meetings ofthe day. A WhatsApp group was created for Laurel Recovery where meetings are posted daily and anniversaries of members are acknowledged.

12-Step Chair — Brian B.

• Activities suspended.

Secretaries –
No Report

New Business —

• A Joe & Charlie Meeting was added to the meeting roster to replace the Rock Bottom Group. It is held Sundays at 7PM.

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee May 16, 2020

Attendees:Bruce D., Cal B., Elaine P., Heather G., Jerry D., John R., Julia H., Margaret M., Mike N. (Michigan Mike), Sharon C., Theresa OC.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM with the Serenity Prayer.

• Voted No Chat. Discussion about whether to enable this feature, it was previously disabled.
• Voted that meeting secretaries will begin to assume responsibility for meetings. Admin’s will be there to assist, then secretary will be made host and through individual group conscience can decide how to proceed with various in meeting settings.
• Secretaries who still desire assistance on a case by case basis can work with the admin on the amount of assistance needed.

The links to all of the meeting hand-outs (How-it-Works, Traditions, Chips, Promises, Preamble, etc.) can be found on our website under https://laurelrecovery.org/zoom-meetings

We have been up and running on Zoom for three weeks now and decisions were made quickly on the fly, decisions implemented based on research and experiences of other groups. There had been no formal Committee voting on any of the details as they were emerging quickly. The group tonight has decided that now that things are settled down, the individual meeting’s will take the lead with the Steering Committee no longer needing to be so heavily involved in the meeting operations.

It was also decided that we would continue to have our regular Steering Committee meetings on Zoom and that if a meeting was to be canceled 72 hours notice would try to be provided.

Admin is defined as a person who has the user login and password to the Zoom account. There are currently 3 John, Theresa and Jeanne. This needs to remain the same as the admin accounts should have limited access for security.

Host is defined as the secretary of the meeting.

Co-Host is defined as having similar permissions as the host for in meeting functions and monitoring and is also used to allow ‘friends of ours’ to mute and unmute themselves during a meeting to share or read.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee April 18, 2020

Attendees:Bruce D., Cal B., Elaine P., Ernie J., Heather G., Jerry D., John R., Julia H., Kenny R., Larry L., Lynnell M., Margaret M., Marta C., Mike N. (Michigan Mike), Sharon C., Theresa OC.

2020 LR Steering Committee Election results:

Chairperson: John R.
Vice Chairperson: Jerry D.
Secretary: Theresa O.C.
Secretary Alternate: Elaine P.
General Service Representative: Sharon C.
(WAIA) Representative: Vacant
WAIA Rep Alternate: Vacant
(H&I) Representative: Mike N. (Michigan Mike)
H&I Rep Alternate: Vacant
Publications/Literature Representative: Larry L.
Supplies Representative: Marta & Ben C.
Chips Supply Representative: Kenny R.
Secretary Coordinator: Julia H.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:15 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Minutes approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the January 18, 2020 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — John R.

• Game night was successful and well attended.

Vice Chair’s Report — Jerry
No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

• Lynnell reviewed the 2020 budget. A motion was made and seconded to approve the 2020 budget.
•  Lynell reviewed the 2019 budget with the group. Expenses in 2020 are estimated to be under 2019’s budget.
•  Lynnell reviewed the January report with the group. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report.

GSR Report – No GSR rep, no report

WAIA Report – Margaret
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H&I Report – Barrett G.

• Weekly visits to Hope House are going well.

Supplies – Marta C.

• Supply cabinet will be locked during meetings. Secretary Coordinator will inform all secretaries.
• Kitchen cabinets are being reorganized.
• Due to high usage 15 cans of regular and nine cans of decaf coffee will be kept available.

Chips & Literature – Larry & Mike

• More literature will be purchased.

Secretary Coordinator – Deanna

• No Report.

Website — John R.

• The Google App. is charging for website stats, so a new interface will be used to display the stats from the LR website.

12-Step Chair — Brian B.

• No new news from WAIA on 12 Step referrals

Secretaries –
No Report

New Business —

• Authorized purchase of a carpet cleaning machine for LR. A motion was made and seconded for Enie J. to purchase a carpet cleaning machine for $199.00 at Ollis?
• 15 copies of Stories From The Grapevine will be ordered for the 8PM Friday meeting. (Suggested by Ernie J.)
• New laminated copies of How It Works and Twelve Traditions will be made. The current stock is falling apart. (These are the handouts that are given at each meeting.) (Suggested by Lynell M., Heather G. will assist with coordination)
• Diana was given the lead to organize a LR dance for May/June 2020.

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee June 15, 2019

Steering Committee Minutes April 20, 2019

Attendees: Marta C., Margaret M., Matt H., Brien B., John K., Ronica, Larry L., Cal B., David M., John R., Ben C., Barret G., MaryAnn P.

Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made to approve the March minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — Results from 2019 Laurel Recovery on-line survey showing positive results. Persons attending meetings pleased with how meeting are running and focus on new-comer. https://laurelrecovery.org/2019-survey-results/

Action Items – Pending Items

• Discussion concerning painting / drywall and other repair and maintenance for Laurel Recovery
• Dance and Picnic to take place and if so dates and locations
• Approval of April 2019 budget
• MaryAnn P. – To discuss revision to statement concerning use of profanity announcement read by Secretary

Vice Chair’s Report — No Report

Treasurer’s Report – John K.
The 2019 budget has been approved. The financial condition at L.R. is good. Advised group that City of Laurel is requiring occupancy permit. John K. will be working with Mayor to have the cost of the permit removed.

GSR Report – Margaret M. gave a brief report.

WAIA Report – Margaret M.

March 2019 WAIA Meeting Minutes

H&I Report – Barrett G.

Laurel Hospital commitment has been resolved due to changes in the Hospital Administration.

Barrett was advised by committee ok to find new H&I  commitment as he sees fit.

Supplies – Marta C.

New check was issued for supplies currently needed. Cancelled check and receipt from last Sam’s Club purchases turned over to group Treasurer. Advised to please purchase 8oz styrofoam cups.

Secretary Coordinator – no report

Website – John R. Website is doing well. Stats were sent out and are made a part of these minutes.

New Business

Use of Profanity Statement – MaryAnn P. suggested that the current statement “refrain from profanity as it is not a sign of spiritual growth” be revised as it is not our place as a group to judge the quality of meeting attendees sobriety. After discussion among committee it was decided to revise the statement to “try to refrain from the use of profanity for the comfort of all …”  All voted unanimously to approve revision.

Back to Basics – Suggestion to skip Committee Meetings on months when doing Back to Basics Meetings. After discussion by Committee motion was made to vote. All voted unanimously to skip May 2019 Committee Meeting and any Committee Meetings in the future where Back to Basics will be provided at Laurel Recovery.

Committee Voting by Email – Motion was made to discuss use of Email to vote on issues requiring the attention of the Committee.  In discussion it was recognized that all members are not proficient with current technology or have access to computers.  Motion to vote was made. Per vote of group it was decided not to pursue this course of action.

2019 Dance and Picnic – Motion was made to discuss possible Dance and Picnic for 2019. Concerns about discomfort due to excessively loud music during last dance making persons in attendance unable to hold conversations at dinner table.  Low lighting level and strobe light use making conditions dangerous for some was also mentioned. Motion was made to let John K find dates and locations. Motion approved.

Painting and Repair of Laurel Recovery –  David M. provided update on quote by Tim B. for $1500 to paint meeting room after meeting hours. Quote includes paint and supplies. Other offers were mentioned and David was advised they could not provide a better price or completion time requested. Motion was made to discuss. Motion to vote. Vote was taken to approve quote. All were in favor of quote and to proceed. David M. also advised that Laurel Recovery had $300 deducted from rent by landlord for repairs to exit signs and smoke detectors.

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee April 20, 2019

Steering Committee Minutes March 16

Attendees: Nancy A., John K., Jerry D., Margaret M., John R., Jessica C., Ginger J., Marta C, Ben C., Ron R.

Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made to approve the January and February minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — The book prices were updated in the glass cabinet.

Action Items – Pending Items

• Ernie will get prices for supplies to paint the Laurel Recovery room
• Barrett can look into the H&I requests on the WAIA website to see if there is something Laurel Recovery can
• Lynnell can inform the group of our gratitude donation from Laurel Recovery to WAIA?
• Jessica will print the step prayer flyers that she showed the
• The 2019 budget will be approved at the April

Vice Chair’s Report — No Report

Treasurer’s Report – John K.
The 2019 budget will be presented at the next meeting for approval. The financial condition at L.R. is good.

GSR Report – No report

WAIA Report – Margaret M.
March 2019 WAIA Meeting Minutes

• A new chair was voted in at the WAIA They are doing an inventory of people and putting out calls for help. There was a 20% increase in the gratitude boxes and they are grateful.
• They need H&I volunteers for Suburban Hospital and PG Correctional Institute. Information is on the website. Perhaps Barrett can look into this for a Laurel Recovery H&I
• The gala will be held on April 13. Flyer is on the website. Sammy G will be

• The night watch needs help. Calls roll over to your phone. There is
• There will be a Sponsorship Conference on Sept.14 from 8-6 in Tacoma
• There will be a two day workshop – What’s the Point-12 Steps to Emotional Sobriety, June 1-2.

A question was asked as to what our gratitude donation was during gratitude month. Lynnell can provide that at the next meeting.

H&I Report – No Report

Supplies – Marta C.

Marta asked if we were going to continue to provide Styrofoam cups. We have discussed this issue many times as it relates to the environment and cost.        A motion was made that we continue doing what we are doing. We will provide styrofoam cups but will also provide mugs for people to use and they can make their own choice.

Secretary Coordinator – no report

Website – John R. Website is doing well. Stats were sent out and are made a part of these minutes.

New Business

Group inventory – Nancy provided questions to ask when doing a group inventory. A motion was made to put these questions on our website as a survey. The motion was seconded. There was discussion about this. It was thought that doing this as a survey is a good idea because it worked the last time we put a survey on the website. Since Laurel Recovery is a group, it was felt it would be acceptable. An addition could be made to the survey as to which meeting(s) the person attends. There was disagreement about this method. It was voiced that in order for each meeting to be autonomous, it should be decided by each meeting whether a group inventory is needed and then to have the group inventory done at the group conscience. It was thought that doing a website survey was not adhering to the traditions. A vote was cast and 7 voted for and 1 opposed. The motion carried.

Jessica distributed a small handout with step prayers and asked if we could copy it and make it available at the meetings. The only request was to take off the statement NO SMOKING. A motion was made to print, the motion was seconded and the motion carried.

Nancy asked if anyone felt the job descriptions for the positions should be looked at and, if necessary, revised. These job description were created by Jeanne O when there was a need for them but not with the approval of the board. They were not reviewed or created by the people holding those positions.       No one felt it was necessary.

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee March 16, 2019

Steering Cmte Minutes Feb 2019

Attendees: Nancy A., David M., John K., Ronica, Jason A., Jason J., Deanna C. Mike N., Barrett G., Brian C., Shawn M., Michael T., Jerry D., Liz W., Margaret M., John R., Clark A., Brien B., Jessica C., Ginger J., Marta, Ben, Larry.

Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

The election was held by written ballot. Clark A. Counted the ballots. The results of the election are as follows:

• Chair – John R.
• Vice Chair – Jerry D.
• Secretary – Nancy A.
• Treasurer – Lynnell M.
• Assistant Treasurer – John K.
• Secretary Coordinator – Deanna C.
• WAIA Representative – Margaret M.
• H & I Representative – Barrett
• H & I Alternate – Ronica
• Chips Representative – Mike N.
• Literature Representative – Larry
• Supplies Representative – Marta
• 12-Step Representative – Brien B.

Chair’s Report — No Report

Action Items – Pending Items

• Ernie will get prices for supplies to paint the Laurel Recovery room
• David to update book prices in glass box
• Discuss and approve 2019 budget.
• Discuss the group inventory for all meetings at Laurel

Vice Chair’s Report — No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.

Lynnell gave the end of the year Treasurer’s Report. She made a motion to increase the contribution in 2019 from $1,000 to $1,500. WAIA will receive $900 (not $600), GSO will receive $450 (not $300), and WAGSA will receive $150 ($100). Margaret Seconded and and the motion carried unanimously. It is recommended that at the next meeting we discuss and approve the budget for 2019.

GSR Report – No report

WAIA Report – Margaret M.

• 2019-01-WAIA-Board-Minutes-approved
• The minutes from the last WAIA meeting is on the website org. There is a lot of information about the latest meeting.
• There is a new pamphlet AA Members – Medications and Other Drugs. She suggests

H&I Report – Barrett G.

The Laurel Hospital closed so Laurel Recovery does not currently have an H&I commitment. Margaret suggested that WAIA has a list of institutional requests and that Barrett can see if there is somewhere we can help.

Supplies – No Report

A complaint was made by Rebecca that we are using styrofoam cups and plastic stirrers when they are not environmentally friendly. The ceramic mugs are available for people who want to use them to reduce the amount of styrofoam cups being used. She volunteered she would bring in bamboo stirrers.

Secretary Coordinator – Deanna C.

The two co-secretaries for the Saturday noon meeting have not been well and have not been able to fulfill their commitment. Someone is willing to commit to that time and Deanna asked if that person should step in. It was suggested that the group have a group conscience to determine a new secretary for that group. The person interested should be there and step forward to be secretary during the group conscience.

Website – John R.

Website is doing well. This month we had 300 hits. Deanna commented that she got very positive feedback on our website.

New Business

Since the Rock Bottom group at the hospital no longer can meet at the hospital, the group is asking to meet at Laurel Recovery at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. There is no other meeting at LR at that time and it is a beginners meeting focusing on Step 1, 2, and John made a motion that we accept a new meeting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday which will be the Rock Bottom at Laurel Recovery Beginners meeting. David seconded. The motion carried.

Matt recommended that profanity not be allowed at Laurel Recovery. A discussion ensued and a motion was made that the following phrase be put in the announcements that “Profanity is not a sign of spiritual development.” The motion was seconded and a by a majority the motion passed (7 were opposed).

A complaint was made about clothes being dropped off at Laurel Recovery and left on the table. After some discussion it was decided that if anyone objects to that, they will personally take the clothes to the Goodwill drop off.

A suggestion was made by Ed that a group inventory be done at all of the meetings. Nancy A. Has a print out of how to do a group inventory and will bring it to the next Steering Committee meeting for new business.

The meeting adjourned at 9:50AM

Due to Back To Basics – MEETING WAS CANCELED

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee January 19, 2019

Laurel Recovery Min 11.17.18

Attendees: Nancy A., John R., Ernie J., Nettie., Sharron O., Deanna C., Tony C., Margaret M., Lynnell M., Jeanne O., Barrett G., Benjamin G.

Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

Actions for next meeting: 

• Barrett is to check on attendance of the Monday hospital meeting to determine attendance in the past.
• A flyer is being made for the need for volunteers for the homeless shelter. Clark will purchase various books that are needed.
• Books will be purchased to resell over the holidays. Lynnell will make a flyer to announce they are available.
• Jeanne will create tent cards will be made to announce the Christmas Alcathon and New Year’s Eve meetings.
• Ernie will get prices for supplies to paint the Laurel Recovery room.

Chairs Report – John R. – The October 20th minutes were reviewed and accepted as written.

• Policies and Guidelines were updated, voted upon and
• Back to Basics – Flyers are being made. A motion was made to use the 8 or 9 books that we already have and after the first session, if more are requested, we will buy a dozen more. Motion carried.
• Thanksgiving Alcathon – Everything is in place for the Thanksgiving Alcathon.

Vice Chair’s Report — No Report

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell gave the October 2018 report. A motion was made to approve the report as presented, the motion carried.

GSR Report – Ben G.

• A new panel of officers will take office in January.
• There will be a Northeast Regional General Service Assn. Business Conference 22-24, 2019.
• A storage unit is being maintained for the archives. More information will follow.
• Gratitude Breakfast being held on November 18th is sold out.
• A proposed workshop is being organized for next year on sponsorship.

WAIA Report Maragaret – WAIA MEETING November 2018

H&I Report – Barrett G.

• Mary of the Mills is hosting a homeless shelter and they have asked us to bring A.A. meetings into the shelter. Jessica is making a flyer for volunteers.
• The hospital meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Mondays needs support and secretaries. Barrett will check the sign-in sheet to see how this meeting has been attended in the past.

Supplies – Sharron O. – Supplies are looking good. We don’t need any extra shopping for the Alcathon.

Chips & Literature – Clark K.

Although Clark was not in attendance, there was a lot of discussion about purchasing books to sell and what books we need for the Back to Basics program. It was decided books will be purchased to sell over the holidays. Lynnell will make a flyer about the books being available.

Clark will purchase the following books:

6          Daily Reflections

12        12&12 Books (hard cover),

5          Experience, Strength and Hope Books.

2          Cases of Big Books

Lynnell will purchase the following books:

12        Back to Basics Books

12        Little Red Books

5          Stools and Bottles

12        24-hour Books

Secretary Coordinator – Deanna C. (not in attendance at time of discussion)

• There was discussion about whether people should have more than one secretary position at different meetings. Each group is autonomous and decides who will be the secretary for that group. The Steering Committee doesn’t dictate who can be secretary at any meetings.
• Meeting secretaries are needed for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 m.

Website – John R.

Website is running smoothly.

New Business

• Can we purchase a new vacuum cleaner? Yes, a new vacuum cleaner can be purchased at Sam’s Club for around $150.
• The meetings for the Christmas Alcathon will be the same as last John is editing the text and Jeanne will create the tent cards we used last year.
• The meetings for the New Years Eve meetings will be the same as last John will edit the text and Jeanne will create the tent cards we used last year.
• Theresa and Mary have permission to put up the Christmas Tree.
• Ernie will get the cost of supplies to paint the Laurel Recovery room. This will be discussed next year.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be January 19, 2019.