Steering Committee Minutes

Laurel Recovery Steering Committee Meeting Minutes May 18, 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., John R., Emily P., and Jeanne O.

Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2024 :

A motion was made by Lisa C. to accept the meeting minutes from April 20, 2024, seconded by John R., and the April 20, 2024 minutes were approved by the Steering Committee.

REPORTS

Chairperson–Suzy Q

  • Refer to “Old Business” section

Vice Chairperson–no report

Treasury Report: Jay F. and Lisa C

  • Jay F. gave report for April 2024
  • Lisa C.: (1) Zelle up and running, (2) will review item regarding BG&E payment
  • A motion was made by Jeanne O’. to accept the Treasurer’s Report from April 2024, seconded by John R. April 2024 report accepted by the Steering Committee.

General Services Rep (GSR) Report—

  • Suzy Q. to check status of LRG GSR
  • Area 13 Delegate Report Back on Monday June 10, 2024 from 6 to 9 PM, online. All are welcome. Flyers to be posted in the LRG room this week.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report:**

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

Hospitals & Institutions Report:

  • Shawn G. continues to facilitate visitors to visit Howard County Hospital –See details and sign-up sheet on the LRG bulletin board.
  • Jess R. can facilitate 7PM women-only visits on designated Thursdays to Jennifer Road.
  • Jay F. is willing to facilitate Twelfth Step male visits to Ordinance Road Correctional Facility on 4th Thursday of the month at 7:45PM. Can connect females with representative if they want to visit.

Chips–Vincent C.

  • Chips are fine.

Publications Report–

  • Publications have been purchased from WAIA. Literature is well-stocked.

Supplies–Jess R.

  • Spent $280 for supplies and will continue to monitor and replenish supplies as needed.

Secretary Coordinator—

  • Per Shawn G., Secretary Coordinator is aware of and is addressing some issues regarding lock-up and condition of the room after meetings.
  • Some discussion regarding possible group training for secretaries. Could be in person or as an online meeting.

Website–John R.

  • All is fine, report was sent out to Steering Committee.
  • Additional events have been added to the LRG website

Old Business–

  • SUMMER SOBER DANCE scheduled for June 21, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:30 PM
    • 130 tickets electronic only and now available at $20 each, should be secured via the ticket seller
    • Dance Committee Suzy Q and Emily P (coordinate, organize); Jess R. to handle supplies
    • Caterer same one used for the 50th anniversary celebration and similar menu; the food will be delivered at 5pm on June 21st
    • Budget is projected to be $2600 (=the income anticipated from sale of the tickets)
    • Venue is set for 8521 Corridor Rd, Savage MD 20763 (Savage VFC)
    • Notice is to be sent in a week to WAIA for their Area 13 events list, after LRG members have been given ample time to order tickets
    • A.A. speaker, and other features are selfie booth, DJ, 50-50
  • Fellowship: Jess R. has organized KARAOKE NIGHT on Saturday June 15th from 3 to 6 PM. “Decade Dress” –dress in your favorite decade.
  • Outreach: Literature is being gathered in a box on top of the back storage cabinet to be contributed for an Area member to take for A.A. outreach to Africa.

New Business:

  • Recycling –secretaries are to rinse and recycle the plastic coffee canisters.
  • Meeting format: Inquiry about whether a meeting can open with the Serenity Prayer: If a meeting chooses to open with the Serenity Prayer, that meeting’s group conscience can vote on that.

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at 10:58 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, Jeanne O’, Secretary

MINUTES ACCEPTED BY STEERING COMMITTE ON JUNE 15, 2024.

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