Steering Committee Minutes

Laurel Recovery Steering Committee Meeting Minutes April 20, 2024

Agenda: Steering Committee Monthly Meeting

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

Attendees:  Suzy Q, Jay F., Lisa C., Vincent C., Jess R., Shawn G., John R., Nettie T., Selena R., Emily P., and Jeanne O.

Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2024 :

A motion was made by Lisa C. to accept the meeting minutes from March 23, 2024, seconded by Jay F., and the minutes were approved by the Steering Committee.

REPORTS

Chairperson–Suzy Q

  • Theresa OC is out of the hospital.
  • The room has been cleaned and there are no new complaints.

Vice Chairperson–Selena R.

  • Nothing to report.

Treasury Report: Jay F. and Lisa C

  • Jay F. gave report for March 2024
    • Truist Bank account is closed.
    • PNC Bank checking and savings accounts are open.
  • Lisa C. recounted checking account expenditures.
  • A motion was made by John R. to accept the Treasurer’s Report from March 2024, seconded by Lisa C., and March 2024 report accepted by the Steering Committee.
  • Discussion about options for electronic Seventh Tradition contribution methods (Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, etc.). Lisa C. will follow up so Laurel Recovery can offer an electronic contribution option to its members.

General Services Rep (GSR) Report—pending return of Theresa OC

  • Information about Big Book on sale at AA. Org and upcoming Delegate’s Report event provided by past GSR.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report:**

  • **Link to the WAIA report can be found on the LRG website.

Hospitals & Institutions Report: **

  • ** Jamie I. continues to facilitate volunteers going to Jennifer Road Detention Center.
  • Shawn G. has facilitated groups of 3 volunteers at a time visiting Howard County Hospital on 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month. A sign-up sheet is on the LRG bulletin board.
  • LRG H&I has donated some Big Books to some H&I locations.
  • Jay F. is willing to facilitate Twelfth Step visits to Ordinance Road Correctional Facility.

Chips–Vincent C.

  • Chips are good. Have purchased 100 one-day chips and 25-30 various month-increments chips.

Publications Report– report by Lisa C.

  • Grace M. has ordered various publications from WAIA.
  • Big Books are on sale at AA. Org starting May 2024 for about 6 weeks
  • Some Big Books have been donated for H&I visits.
  • Okay for LRG to donate used Grapevines and literature for an Area 13 member who is taking them to rehabs in Africa. Contact person Jeanne O’.

Supplies–Jess R.

  • Spent $266 for supplies and will continue to monitor and replenish supplies as needed.

Secretary Coordinator–Shawn G.

  • Thursday 5:30PM Big Book meeting has had two turnovers of secretary recently, and needs a secretary.
    • The Steering Committee voted unanimously that—though only 3 months sober—Emily P., known and present LRG member, can be the Thursday 5:30PM secretary.
  • Received online groups update: Sunday 9AM and 5:30 PM meetings secretary rotations, and pending changes to Sunday 11AM meeting. There is an ongoing need for more Zoom technicians.

Website–John R.

    • All is fine, report was sent out to Steering Committee.
    • On MAY 9th, online ticket sales and registration open for SESSIONS BY THE SEA (Tuesday September 3rd through Sunday September 8th, 2024). The link can be found on the Laurel Recovery website.

Old Business–NONE

New Business:

  • Discussion about recycling challenges
  • Fellowship: Steering Committee voted to host a dance in June or July. Shawn G. and Emily P. will explore locations, menu options, dates.
  • Fellowship: Jess R. will organize a Saturday-night Karaoke event.

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at 11:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, Jeanne O’, Secretary

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