Agenda: Steering Committee Monthly Meeting

The meeting was called to order at: 10:00 a.m., opened with the Serenity Prayer

Attendees:  John R., Vincent C., Jeanne O’, Nettie T., Lisa C., Shawn G., Marta C., Suzy Q., Theresa OC., Grace M., Selena R., an

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2024 :

A motion was made by John R. to accept the meeting minutes from January 20, 2024. A second was made by Jeanne and the minutes were approved.

First order of business was the review of votes and the counting of votes for the Secretary Coordinator-– facilitated by John R., Webmaster

2024 STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION OUTCOME

• Chair– Suzy Q.
• Vice Chair– Selena R.
• Secretary– Jeanne O.
• Treasurer– Jay F. (ongoing)
• Alternate Treasurer– Lynnell M. (ongoing)
• GSR –**Theresa O.C.
• WAIA Representative– Lisa M.
• H & I Representative– Jaime I.
• H & I Alternate– **Lisa C.
• Chips Representative– Vincent C.
• Literature Representative– Grace M.
• Supplies Representative– Jess
• Secretary Coordinator– Shawn G.
• Webmaster– John R. (ongoing)

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS facilitated by incoming chair, Suzy Q.:

Chairperson – no report

Vice Chairperson — no report

Treasury Report:
A motion was made by John R. to accept the Treasurer Report. A second was made by Theresa OC and the Treasurer Report was unanimously approved.

Update about changing banks in March because the current bank branch (Truist) is closing. Laurel Recovery Group will begin banking with PNC in March. Suzy Q. Chairperson, Jay F. Treasurer, and Lisa C. Alt Treasurer, will have signatures on file at PNC bank for the new account.

Secretary Coordinator Report: The Secretary Coordinator will follow through with the action item agreed on in January and post an announcement in the Secretary’s book asking for more contributions from the membership. Selena R. (outgoing) –two new secretaries are James, 5:30PM Thursday, and Drew, 8:30 PM Saturday. Discussion about recent online meeting activity. Some orientation discussion with new Secretary Coordinator, Shawn G.

General Service Rep (GSR) Report:  GSR, Jeanne O’ (outgoing)—reported that the Area 13 Delegate’s February 12 online Sharing Session regarding the Area’s thoughts about the possibility of changes to the first 164 pages of the Big Book was well-attended. Examples of thoughts from the attendees were given to the Steering Committee.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report: WAIA Representative—not present, but link to the WAIA report can be found on the LRG website.

Hospitals & Institutions Report: Theresa OC. – Jaime already did H&I activity on Thursday. Other note: Sean C. from WAIA had forwarded contact information to LRG H&I rep and wants to discuss LRG taking H&I to prisons.

Supplies Report: Marta C. (outgoing) –made supply run recently, will inform Jess of LRG’s needs.

Publications Report: Grace M. – Discussed process to get literature. Will order Big Books right away.

Chips Report: 24-hour, 1-2-3 month chips are being replenished.

Website Report: John R. –All is well. Did Group Tradition Survey. Did Steering Committee elections.

Old Business: NONE

New Business:

• **Since no GSR had been elected, the Steering Committee made the unanimous decision that Theresa O.C. is to be GSR, and Lisa C. to be Alternate H&I rep.
• The Secretary Coordinator is the keeper of the keys and will get new keys made and will track and get old keys returned.
• Grace M. asks that a Wednesday noon in-person meeting be reinstated. The Steering Committee has no objection. A new (reinstated) meeting is targeted to open in two weeks on Wednesday, March 6. The topic will be Beginners’ Step Meeting.
• Webmaster indicated that Laurel Recovery did well in the Traditions Survey except for one category that was weak: Promoting Sponsorship. Committee discussed and motion made by Suzy Q., seconded by John R, motion passed that: The secretaries will announce that (1) Laurel Recovery hosts newcomers’ Back-to-Basics classes four times a year; (2) Individuals in the meeting who are available to sponsor please raise your hand; and (3) continue to announce that there is a sponsor list on the bulletin board.
• Suggestion made that the Steering Committee close their service meeting with the A.A. Responsibility Statement. All agreed.

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at: 11AM

FINAL NOTE:

• • Because several members of the Steering Committee plan to attend the Southern Maryland Roundup on Saturday March 16^th, the March 2024 Steering Committee meeting will be held on the fourth Saturday, March 23^rd, instead of on the third Saturday, March 16^th.

Secretary Signature Printed/Dated

Secretary Signature Signed/Dated

Agenda: Steering Committee Monthly Meeting

The meeting was called to order at: 10:00 a.m., opened with the Serenity Prayer

Attendees:  John R., Vincent C., Jeanne O’, Nettie T., Lisa C., Shawn G., Marta C., Suzy Q., Theresa OC., Grace M., Selena R., an

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2024 :

A motion was made by John R. to accept the meeting minutes from January 20, 2024. A second was made by Jeanne and the minutes were approved.

First order of business was the review of votes and the counting of votes for the Secretary Coordinator– facilitated by John R., Webmaster

2024 STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION OUTCOME

• Chair– Suzy Q.
• Vice Chair– Selena R.
• Secretary– Jeanne O.
• Treasurer– Jay F. (ongoing)
• Alternate Treasurer– Lynnell M. (ongoing)
• GSR –**Theresa O.C.
• WAIA Representative– Lisa M.
• H & I Representative– Jaime I.
• H & I Alternate– **Lisa C.
• Chips Representative– Vincent C.
• Literature Representative– Grace M.
• Supplies Representative– Jess
• Secretary Coordinator– Shawn G.
• Webmaster– John R. (ongoing)

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS facilitated by incoming chair, Suzy Q.:

Chairperson – no report

Vice Chairperson — no report

Treasury Report:
A motion was made by John R. to accept the Treasurer Report. A second was made by Theresa OC and the Treasurer Report was unanimously approved.

Update about changing banks in March because the current bank branch (Truist) is closing. Laurel Recovery Group will begin banking with PNC in March. Suzy Q. Chairperson, Jay F. Treasurer, and Lisa C. Alt Treasurer, will have signatures on file at PNC bank for the new account.

Secretary Coordinator Report: The Secretary Coordinator will follow through with the action item agreed on in January and post an announcement in the Secretary’s book asking for more contributions from the membership. Selena R. (outgoing) –two new secretaries are James, 5:30PM Thursday, and Drew, 8:30 PM Saturday. Discussion about recent online meeting activity. Some orientation discussion with new Secretary Coordinator, Shawn G.

General Service Rep (GSR) Report:  GSR, Jeanne O’ (outgoing)—reported that the Area 13 Delegate’s February 12 online Sharing Session regarding the Area’s thoughts about the possibility of changes to the first 164 pages of the Big Book was well-attended. Examples of thoughts from the attendees were given to the Steering Committee.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report: WAIA Representative—not present, but link to the WAIA report can be found on the LRG website.

Hospitals & Institutions Report: Theresa OC. – Jaime already did H&I activity on Thursday. Other note: Sean C. from WAIA had forwarded contact information to LRG H&I rep and wants to discuss LRG taking H&I to prisons.

Supplies Report: Marta C. (outgoing) –made supply run recently, will inform Jess of LRG’s needs.

Publications Report: Grace M. – Discussed process to get literature. Will order Big Books right away.

Chips Report: 24-hour, 1-2-3 month chips are being replenished.

Website Report: John R. –All is well. Did Group Tradition Survey. Did Steering Committee elections.

Old Business: NONE

New Business:

• **Since no GSR had been elected, the Steering Committee made the unanimous decision that Theresa O.C. is to be GSR, and Lisa C. to be Alternate H&I rep.
• The Secretary Coordinator is the keeper of the keys and will get new keys made and will track and get old keys returned.
• Grace M. asks that a Wednesday noon in-person meeting be reinstated. The Steering Committee has no objection. A new (reinstated) meeting is targeted to open in two weeks on Wednesday, March 6. The topic will be Beginners’ Step Meeting.
• Webmaster indicated that Laurel Recovery did well in the Traditions Survey except for one category that was weak: Promoting Sponsorship. Committee discussed and motion made by Suzy Q., seconded by John R, motion passed that: The secretaries will announce that (1) Laurel Recovery hosts newcomers’ Back-to-Basics classes four times a year; (2) Individuals in the meeting who are available to sponsor please raise your hand; and (3) continue to announce that there is a sponsor list on the bulletin board.
• Suggestion made that the Steering Committee close their service meeting with the A.A. Responsibility Statement. All agreed.

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at: 11AM

FINAL NOTE:

• • Because several members of the Steering Committee plan to attend the Southern Maryland Roundup on Saturday March 16^th, the March 2024 Steering Committee meeting will be held on the fourth Saturday, March 23^rd, instead of on the third Saturday, March 16^th.

Secretary Signature Printed/Dated

Secretary Signature Signed/Dated

Agenda: Steering Committee Monthly Meeting

The meeting was called to order at: 10:00 a.m., opened with the Serenity Prayer

Attendees:  John R., Vincent C., Jeanne O’, Nettie T., Lisa C., Shawn G., Marta C., Suzy Q., Theresa OC., Grace M., Selena R., and Jess R.

• Chair – Suzy Q.
• Vice Chair – Selena R.
• Secretary – Jeanne O.
• Treasurer – Jay F.
• Alternate Treasurer – Lisa C.
• GSR– Theresa OC
• WAIA Representative – Lisa M.
• H & I Representative – Jaime I.
• H & I Alternate – Lisa C.
• Chips Representative – Vincent C.
• Literature Representative – Grace M.
• Supplies Representative – Jess
• Secretary Coordinator – Shawn G.
• Webmaster – Jo

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2024 :

A motion was made by John R. to accept the meeting minutes from January 20, 2024. A second was made by Jeanne and the minutes were approved.

First order of business was the review of votes and the counting of votes for the Secretary Coordinator– facilitated by John R., Webmaster

2024 STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION OUTCOME

• Chair– Suzy Q.
• Vice Chair– Selena R.
• Secretary– Jeanne O.
• Treasurer– Jay F. (ongoing)
• Alternate Treasurer– Lynnell M. (ongoing)
• GSR –**Theresa O.C.
• WAIA Representative– Lisa M.
• H & I Representative– Jaime I.
• H & I Alternate– **Lisa C.
• Chips Representative– Vincent C.
• Literature Representative– Grace M.
• Supplies Representative– Jess
• Secretary Coordinator– Shawn G.
• Webmaster– John R. (ongoing)

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS facilitated by incoming chair, Suzy Q.:

Chairperson – no report

Vice Chairperson — no report

Treasury Report:
A motion was made by John R. to accept the Treasurer Report. A second was made by Theresa OC and the Treasurer Report was unanimously approved.

Update about changing banks in March because the current bank branch (Truist) is closing. Laurel Recovery Group will begin banking with PNC in March. Suzy Q. Chairperson, Jay F. Treasurer, and Lisa C. Alt Treasurer, will have signatures on file at PNC bank for the new account.

Secretary Coordinator Report: The Secretary Coordinator will follow through with the action item agreed on in January and post an announcement in the Secretary’s book asking for more contributions from the membership. Selena R. (outgoing) –two new secretaries are James, 5:30PM Thursday, and Drew, 8:30 PM Saturday. Discussion about recent online meeting activity. Some orientation discussion with new Secretary Coordinator, Shawn G.

General Service Rep (GSR) Report:  GSR, Jeanne O’ (outgoing)—reported that the Area 13 Delegate’s February 12 online Sharing Session regarding the Area’s thoughts about the possibility of changes to the first 164 pages of the Big Book was well-attended. Examples of thoughts from the attendees were given to the Steering Committee.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report: WAIA Representative—not present, but link to the WAIA report can be found on the LRG website.

Hospitals & Institutions Report: Theresa OC. – Jaime already did H&I activity on Thursday. Other note: Sean C. from WAIA had forwarded contact information to LRG H&I rep and wants to discuss LRG taking H&I to prisons.

Supplies Report: Marta C. (outgoing) –made supply run recently, will inform Jess of LRG’s needs.

Publications Report: Grace M. – Discussed process to get literature. Will order Big Books right away.

Chips Report: 24-hour, 1-2-3 month chips are being replenished.

Website Report: John R. –All is well. Did Group Tradition Survey. Did Steering Committee elections.

Old Business: NONE

New Business:

• **Since no GSR had been elected, the Steering Committee made the unanimous decision that Theresa O.C. is to be GSR, and Lisa C. to be Alternate H&I rep.
• The Secretary Coordinator is the keeper of the keys and will get new keys made and will track and get old keys returned.
• Grace M. asks that a Wednesday noon in-person meeting be reinstated. The Steering Committee has no objection. A new (reinstated) meeting is targeted to open in two weeks on Wednesday, March 6. The topic will be Beginners’ Step Meeting.
• Webmaster indicated that Laurel Recovery did well in the Traditions Survey except for one category that was weak: Promoting Sponsorship. Committee discussed and motion made by Suzy Q., seconded by John R, motion passed that: The secretaries will announce that (1) Laurel Recovery hosts newcomers’ Back-to-Basics classes four times a year; (2) Individuals in the meeting who are available to sponsor please raise your hand; and (3) continue to announce that there is a sponsor list on the bulletin board.
• Suggestion made that the Steering Committee close their service meeting with the A.A. Responsibility Statement. All agreed.

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at: 11AM

FINAL NOTE:

• • Because several members of the Steering Committee plan to attend the Southern Maryland Roundup on Saturday March 16^th, the March 2024 Steering Committee meeting will be held on the fourth Saturday, March 23^rd, instead of on the third Saturday, March 16^th.

Secretary Signature Printed/Dated

Secretary Signature Signed/Dated

Minutes Approved on February 17, 2024

Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy Q., Jay F., John R., Marta C., Jeanne O., Loida, Theresa OC, Jessica R

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:03 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made by John R to accept the meeting minutes from December 16, 2023. A second was made by Marta and the minutes were unanimously approved.

Chairperson – Vincent – Present

Vice Chair – Suzy – Present

• Nothing to Report

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – Present

• A motion was made by Jeanne O to accept the treasury report. A second was made by Loida and the minutes were unanimously approved.
• Donations are down from last year at this time. Jay suggested asking the fellowship for a few extra dollars. A motion was made by Marta to approve; it was approved and accepted. – Notation will be made in the secretary handbook.

GSR – Jeanne O.  – Present

• Report was sent via email

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in Attendance

• Meeting notes were posted on website

H&I – Zach, Brian – Zach not in Attendance

• Jaime is already been approved to secretary meetings at  Jennifer Road Detention Center. Please reach out to her for more information and how to get involved.

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• All good on chips

Literature – Brian Present

• Big books and Living Sober have been ordered

Supplies – Marta C. – Present

• All good

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Not in Attendance

Website – John R. – Present

• Website stats were sent via email

Old Business

• Jeanne donated Grapevines and other literature to a congregation in Ghana Africa.

New Business

• 2024 elections will be posted!  Must be here in person to sign up.

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Minutes to be Approved on January 20, 2024

Attendees: Vincent C., John R., Teresa OC., Nettie T., Dan R., Selena R., Suzy Q. LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made by Vincent C  to accept the meeting minutes from November 18, 2023. A second was made by Dan R.  meeting minutes were unanimously approved.

Chairperson – Vincent – Present

• Nothing to report.

Vice Chair – Suzy – Present

• Nothing to Report

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – Not in Attendance

• Report sent via email. Motion made by John R to accepted the treasury report. A second was made by Vincent C and the report were unanimously approved.

GSR – Jeanne O.  – Not in Attendance 

• Nothing to report.

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in Attendance

• Need volunteers to answer the phone.
• Complete meeting minutes post on website.

H&I – Zach, Brian – Zach not in Attendance

• Theresa OC. has passed on to Zach and Brian G. to contact Jay and Jammie who’s home group is already doing H&I meeting’s. Recommend
• Zach and Brian are still working through an orientation and background check  for Jennifer Road Detention Center Annapolis MD. No status provided, still pending.
• Nettie T. recommended to also see about meetings in Jessup Prisons. John R. identified past efforts on H&I at that location but requires additional review and coordination on present rules and process.

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• All good on chips. 1 41 year chip is good.  3 1 year chips are good and more will be ordered once 1 year anniversaries are placed on the board.  Plenty of 24 hour and visitor chips.

Literature – Brian – Not in Attendance

• All good on literature. 

Supplies – Marta C. – Not in Attendance

• All good on supplies.
• Ben purchased all supplies for the Holiday party which were fabulous.

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Present

• Joan has filled in as  Secretary for all December noon “As Bill Sees It” meeting.
• Marry take over Secretary in 2024 for the noon “As Bill Sees It” meeting.

Website    – John R. – Present

• All good on Website.

Old Business

Holiday Dance & New Years Events 

• • • Vincent C. recommended  better accountability and control over all tickets. Leave tickets in closest for all events.

New Business

• • • John R. reviewed LR Website meeting minutes post and process with team old and new business.
    • John R. provided the nomination and election process for the 2024 Laurel Recovery Steering Committee Committee. January to February 2024 solicitation for volunteer board members will be announced by meeting Secretaries with a sign-up sheet.  Once complete  John R. will create a Website voting process for all members to vote electronically.

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 10:32 a.m.

Minutes to be Approved on November 18, 2023

Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy Q., Jay F., John R., Nettie T, Theresa O.C., Dan R

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made  to approve the September 2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chairperson – Vincent – Present

• Nothing to report

Vice Chair – Suzy – Present

• Nothing to Report

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – Present

• A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report from last month. The treasurers report was approved.

GSR – Jeanne O.  – Not in Attendance

• Report was sent via email

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in Attendance

• Meeting notes were posted on website

H&I – Zach, Brian – Zach not in Attendance

• Zach emailed Vince regarding Jennifer Road Detention Center. Background checks need to be completed before LR can hold meetings at site.

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• All good on chips

Literature – Brian – Not in Attendance

• Need to order the Mental Health Issue pamphlets
• Brian to get items listed on chalkboard

Supplies – Marta C. – Present

• Marta is purchasing supplies as needed.

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Not in Attendance

• Nothing to report

Website – John R. – Present

• Website stats were sent via email

Old Business

Holiday Dance December 16, 2023:

• Budget approved
• Tickets approved will be selling next week
• Sue will bring menu next meeting for approval

New Business

• Thanksgiving day – LR to order same as last year, Prime Rib, Turkey and Ham – Open from Noon until after the 8:05 p.m. meeting. Flyer to be made and event to be announced
• Painting with Friends will go back to a pay per event
• suggestion was made regarding shortening the announcements at the beginning of the meeting. Meetings/Secretaries to give the event and event date but let participants know the details are are located on the bulletin board in the back.
• A motion was made and approved that Dan R will be the Secretary moving forward!

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Minutes Approved on October 21, 2023

Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy Q., Jay F., Jeanne O., John R., Nettie T, Selena R., Loida, Brian, Theresa O.C.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made  to approve the September 16, 2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chairperson – Vincent

• Nothing to report

Vice Chair – Suzy

• Carpet was cleaned.

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F.

• A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report from last month. The treasurers report was approved.

GSR – Jeanne O. 

• Special Assembly was held Monday September 11, 2023 to vote in proposed agenda items from WAGSA

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in attendance

• Meeting notes were posted on website

H&I – Zach, Brian – Zach not present

• Nothing to report

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in attendance

• All good on chips

Literature – Brian

• Need to order the Mental Health Issue pamphlets
• Brian to get items listed on chalkboard

Supplies – Marta C. – not present

• Marta is purchasing supplies as needed.

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Present

• There has been a lot of secretary changes

Website – John R. – Present

• Website stats were sent via email

Old Business

Holiday Dance December 16, 2023:

• Save the date flyer will be put in secretary book at the end of October for announcement to the Fellowship
• Need a budget in place
• Tickets will be ordered

New Business

• Motion was passed for Lynell to purchase a smart phone to set up a new Zelle account
• Zoom Techs are talking about setting up a list online for zoom meeting participants to have someone they can reach out to

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Minutes Approved on September 16, 2023

Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy Q., Jay F., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Nettie T, Selena R., Andrew D., Amanda B, Loida, Brian

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made  to approve the August 19,2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chairperson – Vincent

• Nothing to report

Vice Chair – Suzy

• Carpet Cleaner was approved to come by this month to clean carpet. Suzy to coordinate

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F.

• A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report from last month. The treasurers report was approved.

GSR – Jeanne O. 

• Attended monthly meeting and officer meeting
• Provided literature from General Service Office regarding Understanding Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality
• Jeanne also provided material from the GSO regarding how to get involved in disasters in lite of the fires in Maui
• Getting ready for the 2024 Service Conference in April
• Special Assembly  on 9/11 – issues of Area 13 to be discussed

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in attendance

• Meeting notes were posted on website

H&I – Zach, Brian – Not Present

• It was stated that a new rehab will be opening up in the Laurel area – more info to come

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in attendance

• All Good on chips

Literature – Brian

• AA for Alcoholics with Mental Issues Pamphlet was ordered
• Brian to get items listed on chalk board

Supplies – Marta C. – Present

• John R. to send itemized list to Marta for LR Picnic

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Present

• Selena did an excellent job on updating the Secretary Guidelines
• Group conscience 2-week rule was motioned and approved to put back in the handbook

Website – John R. – Present

• Website stats were sent via email

Old Business

• December 16, 2023 Holiday Dance will take place – Deposit was dropped off at venue
• Additional deposit to be made 2-weeks prior to event
• Event will be catered by Loida’s friend Sue
• Discussed sending out invites to other clubs
• There will be one speaker
• Photo/Selfie booth with props will be provided!

New Business

• Microphone has been purchased
• Drew stated that some people may not want to use the mic and may feel it’s a round robin situation. All agreed to have secretary’s not put pressure on attendees that do not want to use the mic but ask them to speak up when sharing
• A suggestion was made regarding getting a phone/number specifically for Zelle users – committee will look research further

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Minutes approved August 19, 2023

Attendees: Vincent C., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Suzy Q, Selena, Loida, Jay F.

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

Motions A motion was made to approve the June 17, 2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Report given by Jay F.

• A motion was made to approve the Treasury Report. Report was approved.

GSR – Jeanne O.

• No activity last time we met.
• GSR meeting scheduled for 2nd Monday in August

WAIA – Lisa M. – Not Present

• Need Office Help on Saturday 1-4 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm; Tuesday 1-4 p.m. to answer phones. Email help@aa-dc.org for more information or call 202-966-9783 and ask for Luella or Clo’via. We also have Nightwatch openings (email nightwatch@aa-dc.org to volunteer for Nightwatch). You can take after hour calls to your cell phone, no requirement to be in office!
  Wednesday 10 pm to 6 am.
  Thursday  6 am to 10 am
  Thursday 10 pm to 6 am
• Please share the New Reporter Digital 
  https://aa-dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/dNewReporterJan2023.pdf

  and/or these meeting minutes with your groups to get word out about upcoming WAIA activities and calls for service

  H&I – Brian D.  Present

• Brian is still looking into it.

Chips – Shawn M. not present – nothing to report

Literature – Brian D. – Gave report.

• Large print Big Books were purchased
• Guide to AA Pamphlets were ordered
• Jack Alexander article will be purchased

Supplies – Marta C. – Gave report.

• Supplies are getting stocked and Marta is doing a great job.

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Gave report.

• Volunteer reached out to fill in for Secretaries when needed
• Will be revamping the secretary guidelines and will get a new binder

Website – John R. – Gave report.

• Website statistics sent via email.

Old Business

• Pay Pal cannot be used because LR does not have an EIN #
• Someone needs to give deposit for Picnic to Laurel Parks and Recs
• Thank you to Gianna and the 50th Anniversary Dance committee for coordinating a successful event. The caterer was amazing along with the cake!  Also thank you to Julia for providing her DJ skills and the music!

New Business

• Loida suggested a Holiday Dance/Party for December. A motion was made and approved.
• A motion was made and approved for Anne to research on getting the club a microphone and speakers.

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Minutes approved July 15, 2023

Attendees: Vincent C., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Lisa M., Nettie, Jay F., Brian D., Laura A., Selena

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

Motions A motion was made  to approve the May 20, 2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Report given by Jay F.

• Bank is charging $2.00 for every deposit that we put in the outdoor slot.
• A motion was made make one deposit per day to avoid additional fees.  Selena will let Secretaries know to count money collected, to document amount in the Secretary book, put into the deposit box, and let last Secretary add to one total deposit.  One opposed, others approved.  The motion to make one deposit at the end of the day was approved.
• A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report. The treasurer’s report was approved.

GSR – Jeanne O.

• Delegate Report Back – June 12, 2023. Jeanne will confirm she is allowed to post the meeting minutes.
• Lynette D. is the Delegate’s name.
• They are working on a new “plain language” Big Book.

WAIA – Lisa M.

• WAIA minutes are posted on the Laurel Recovery website.
• WAIA needs volunteers willing to come into the office to answer phones. Help Chat volunteers are also needed.
• The Outreach committee is looking for volunteers.
• H&I has 3 nights open at Suburban Hospital.
• Information will be on the board.

H&I – Zach, Brian not present.

Chips – Shawn M. not present but John reported for him.  6 month and 2 month chips purchased.

Literature – Brian D. – Gave report. He will be purchasing large print books and Guide to AA pamphlets.

Supplies – Marta C. – Gave report.

• She has the list for what is needed for the Anniversary Celebration.

Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Gave report.

• Several of the Zoom meeting Secretaries have turned over.  Selena will disseminate the secretary guidelines.
• Reminder – when a new Secretary is taking over, there needs to be a group conscience before passing the torch.

Website – John R. – Gave report.

• Website statistics sent via email.
• Back to Basics added to the website.

Old Business

50th Anniversary Celebration:

• Sold out!
• Marta purchasing supplies per the list she received.  She will take coolers from LR.
• Caterer bringing serving spoons.

New Business

• We still need a secretary for the Steering Committee as this position has opened up.  Start announcing in the meetings and Vincent will add to the Secretary book.
• Jay will look into electronic forms of payment for donations during virtual meetings.
• General discussion around harassment and safety guidelines.
• Safety card was read and suggested as an option to use.  Selena will condense and send to the Steering Committee to review and approve.
• A motion was made to read the approved Safety Statement in the beginning of meetings.  After a discussion, this was approved.

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m.