LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES April 16, 2022

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.


Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • No report

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.

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

WAIA – Gianna S.

  • WAIA needs contributions
  • Treasury is down from last year due to Pandemic
  • Where and When – PDF to be placed in room

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

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Nothing to report

Chips – Shawn M.

  • Nothing to report

Publications & Literature – Teri F.

  • Nothing to report

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

Website – John R.

  • Nothing to report

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