Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on November 19, 2022 

Attendees: John R., Jay F., Vincent C., Suzy Q., Mike N., Theresa OC., Gianna S.

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:12  AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made by John R.  and seconded to approve the September 17, 2022 minutes from last month. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• LR Picnic date is locked in for Sunday, September 17, 2023

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• Nothing to Report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay F.

• Motion was made by John R. and seconded by Vince C.  to approve September’s Treasury Report – approved and passed.
• Jay to ask Lynell how to track Zelle contributions.

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GSR – Jeanne O. – Not present (Report sent via Email)

• Attended monthly WGSA meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 7 PM.
• Listened to reports from officers and DCM’s (District Committee Members)
• Laurel Recovery Group is part of District 40, does not have a DCM. Asked if we could be included in another District’s information network and we are now receiving information from District 3.
• Upcoming event is October 29th from 10AM to 2PM:  Fall Assembly Announcement  : The Fall Assembly, which include the Area 13 elections, will be held on October 29, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A past delegate will chair the third-legacy procedure. Those planning to stand for a Panel 73 officer position, please refer to the WAGSA handbook for position descriptions and qualifications requirements. An agenda will be provided mid-October. New officers will be elected. All are welcome to attend, but voting will be done by GSRs, DCMs, and past and present Delegates
• Upcoming: November Gratitude Breakfast to be virtual. Date is in question. May be November 20th due to problem with the November 13th date.
• CALL FOR STORIES – FOURTH EDITION OF THE BIG BOOK ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Deadline: December 15, 2022  4LGHistorias@aa.org  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jL1tJByle2fMdi52Wy0248lJEnw0bFVH/view?usp=sharing
• WAGSA Handbook being revised
• Women’s International Conference will be in Dallas in 2023 — more info to follow, will be hybrid

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WAIA – Gianna S.

• WAIA meeting held on October 11, 2022
• H&I requests have been coming in and being filed
• For hospital visits, background checks for volunteers will be required moving forward
• Chip sales are down
• Because of efforts the last several months, WAIA will end the year just meeting the budget
• November is Gratitude Month, boxes will be available however, LR has their own box that will be distributed within the room
• Committee has been formed for Gala next year. Gala could also be an optional fundraiser

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H&I – Drew and Chrissandra P.  – Not in Attendance

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• All good with supplies
• Toilet flapper and kitchen sink faucet screen will be replaced. Vincent in charge of replacing

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• John stated we are all good on chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – Not in Attendance

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

• Suggestion was made to send Lisa all secretaries a text, letting them know to make sure and lock both locks on each door both upstairs and downstairs when leaving after the meeting.
• Suggested verbiage to send to Lisa regarding burning desire:
  •  Does anyone that has not shared have a burning desire, that you may feel like you may drink or hurt yourself or someone else? if so, now is the time to share.

Website – John R.

• Sent out website stats

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New Business:

• Thanksgiving – LR will be open from Noon to last meeting at 8:05 p.m.
• Schedule for coverage in the room TBD
• Gianna offered to shampoo carpet and kitchen floor this month.

The meeting closed with the lords prayer at 9:55 a.m.

Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on October 15, 2022 

Attendees: John R., Jeanne O., Vincent C., Suzy Q., Mike N., Theresa OC., Gianna

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

Motions A motion was made by John R. and seconded by Theresa to approve the minutes from last month.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Nothing to Report

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• Nothing to Report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay – Not in Attendance

• Motion was made by Jeanne to approve August’s Treasury Report – approved and passed.

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GSR – Jeanne O.

• Gratitude Breakfast is virtual on November 15, 2022
• Fall Assembly October 29, 2022
• New stories for AA Big Book deadline is December 15, 2022
• Jeanne to get flyer for virtual/room to make $1 donations per each year of sobriety to GSR

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WAIA – Gianna S.

• WAIA Contributions are down
• Verbiage to be sent and approved for LR secretaries to announce how to make contributions to support

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H&I – Drew and Chrissandra P.  – Not in Attendance

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• All good with supplies

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• John stated we are all good on chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – Not in Attendance

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

Website – John R.

• Sent out website stats

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New Business:

• LR will book the Annual Picnic for September 17 next year at Laurel Parks.
• LR to post Virtual schedule on Bulletin Board in the room

The meeting closed with the lords prayer at 10:42 a.m.

Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on September 17, 2022

Attendees: Theresa O.C., Jeanne O, John R, Vincent C, Suzy Q, Mike N

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

Motions A motion was made by Jeanne O and seconded by John R to approve the minutes from last month.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

• Game night was a success, about 12 people attended
• Two movie events coordinated and attended – more to come
• Picnic coming up in September
• Lets keep the events going

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Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

• No report

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Treasurer’s Report – Jay – Not in Attendance

• Motion was made to approve July’s Treasury Report – approved and passed.

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GSR – Jeanne O.

• Jeanne attended the August 8th GRS meeting via zoom. She stated that they talked about brining the meeting back in person
• WAGSA’s contribution list was shown, Laurel Recovery wasn’t shown on the list however, Theresa stated that LR has given 10% to GSR, WAGSA and WAIA. Theresa will speak to Lynell about total contributions this year.
• Jeanne stated that the WAIA and the General Service Office was down in contributions. She will let the Zoom techs know to make and announcement to contribute.
• Gratitude breakfast is via Zoom this year
• WAGSA handbook is being revised

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WAIA – Gianna S. – Not in Attendance

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H&I – Drew and Chrissandra P.  – Not in Attendance

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Supplies – Michigan Mike

• Assorted colored envelopes have been purchased
• Takes inventory when he is at the club
• Looked at the supplies for the picnic on google drive

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Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

• John stated we are all good on chips

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Publications & Literature – Teri F. – Not in Attendance

• Big Books and Pamphlets were received

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Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

Website – John R.

• Sent out website stats
• Put up flyers for different events

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New Business:

• Theresa stated that we will need a clean up crew for the picnic this year
• Announcements will be made at meetings and on Zoom and a sign-up sheet will be provided
• John to send mass text for volunteers as well
• Welcome Packets will consist of the following:
  • Introductory page with LR website and information
  • Is AA for me pamphlet
  • Q&A about Sponsorship pamphlet
  • Staple piece of paper on envelope to get phone numbers
• Motion to approve packets was made by John and Vincent
• Motion was made by John and seconded by Theresa stating that regular postings of the 164 Club can stay on website. A caveat needs to go on that we do not endorse the club, it’s just a sober event

The meeting closed with the lords prayer at 10:42 a.m.

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.