Agenda: Steering Committee Monthly Meeting

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

Attendees:Suzy Q., John R., Nettie T., Jeanne O’, Shawn G., Vincent C., Lisa C., Susan Mc., and Mary Elizabeth

Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2024 :. Motion was made by John R. to accept the meeting minutes from October 19, 2024, seconded by Lisa C.., and the minutes were accepted by the Steering Committee.

REPORTS

Chairperson–Suzy Q

• • Expression of concern regarding any elected Steering Committee officers who do not provide a monthly report; nor do they attend the meetings. Due to the lateness in this current one-year term cycle (this is month 10 of 12), it was decided by the Committee that no action would be taken at this time.
  • Discussion of the Group’s inability to provide a safe environment in which to fulfill our primary purpose due to disruptive and obstructive behavior –e. g., verbal outbursts, poking other people’s arms, verbally challenging other members’ behavior) by a particular Laurel Recovery member.
    • The behavior is not to be tolerated. The Committee was reminded that Laurel Recovery Group has a personalized safety statement that is tailored from the official A.A. example and it may be read by the secretary if deemed necessary by the secretary; that the disruptive individual may be asked to leave or the police will be called; and that the police will be called if necessary.
    • Regarding the outbursts over the signing of the court slips, it was decided that language stipulating as to exactly when etc. will be removed from the general announcement.

Vice Chairperson-Selena – Not present

• No report

Treasurer Report: presented for Jay F. by Lisa C.

• Lisa C. read Jay F.’s October 2024 report.
•  A motion was made by Jeanne O’   to accept the Treasurer’s Report from October 2024, seconded by John R., and the October 2024 Treasurer’s Report was accepted by the Steering Committee.
• Lisa C. , Assistant Treasurer: 
• reported that the BGE bill amount has doubled due to (1) BGE rate increase and (2) excessive AC use.
• Discussed choice for LRG’s Grapevine magazine renewal. It was decided that we would subscribe at $66 for two copies for one year, as multiple years provided minimal savin

General Services Rep (GSR) Report— No GSR, report presented by Jeanne O’:

• • PLAIN LANGUAGE BIG BOOK is published. Copy was passed around the meeting for a look.
  • WAGSA Area 13 held elections on October 19. 2024. A new two-year panel (Panel 75) was elected and Panel 73 will end on December 31, 2024.

Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) Report–Lisa M. Not present

• WAIA report is on the website.

Hospitals & Institutions Report:

• Shawn G. continues to facilitate visits to Howard County Hospital two Wednesdays per month.
• Jamie and Jess continue to facilitate contact with Jennifer Road.
• Jay F. continues to facilitate contact with Ordinance Road.

Chips–Vincent C.

• The chips are good through 52 years.

Publications Report–Emailed in by Jeff K.

• Jeff does monthly inventory, replenished pamphlets.  Will order literature when requested.

Supplies–report for Jess by Shawn

• The supplies are good. Able to buy candy replenishment at post-Halloween sale prices.

Secretary Coordinator–Shawn G.

• The Saturday 8 p.m. meeting that was cancelled due to low attendance HAS BEEN RE-OPENED.
• Women’s Sunday 4PM meeting will move to Sunday 11:30 AM effective this Sunday, November 17th.
• Looking for a new Saturday noon Step Meeting secretary.
• The new thermostat should be installed within 30 days
  • Jeanne O’ – Virtual Meeting Coordinator
  • Meetings are stable. New Ztech has joined the team (Monday 5:30PM)

Website–John R.

• All is well; the report was sent out to the Steering Committee.

Old Business:

• • THANKSGIVING DAY: 
  • John R. is coordinating food delivery and preparation.
  • MEETING/ROOM COVERAGE FROM NOON TO 9PM:
  • Noon—John R.; 3PM – Mary Elizabeth;  5:30 PM — Ben and Marta, and 6:30 – 9 PM Susan

New Business:

• • Lisa C. will continue to pay BGE by check as there are certification etc. obstacles involved in auto/electronic payment

The meeting was closed with the AA Responsibility Statement at est. 11:15 AM 

Respectfully submitted, Jeanne O’