Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES April 20th, 2019

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee June 15, 2019

Steering Committee Minutes April 20, 2019

Attendees: Marta C., Margaret M., Matt H., Brien B., John K., Ronica, Larry L., Cal B., David M., John R., Ben C., Barret G., MaryAnn P.

Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made to approve the March minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report — Results from 2019 Laurel Recovery on-line survey showing positive results. Persons attending meetings pleased with how meeting are running and focus on new-comer. https://laurelrecovery.org/2019-survey-results/

Action Items – Pending Items

  • Discussion concerning painting / drywall and other repair and maintenance for Laurel Recovery
  • Dance and Picnic to take place and if so dates and locations
  • Approval of April 2019 budget
  • MaryAnn P. – To discuss revision to statement concerning use of profanity announcement read by Secretary

Vice Chair’s Report — No Report

Treasurer’s Report – John K.
The 2019 budget has been approved. The financial condition at L.R. is good. Advised group that City of Laurel is requiring occupancy permit. John K. will be working with Mayor to have the cost of the permit removed.

GSR Report – Margaret M. gave a brief report.

WAIA Report – Margaret M.

March 2019 WAIA Meeting Minutes

H&I Report – Barrett G.

Laurel Hospital commitment has been resolved due to changes in the Hospital Administration.

Barrett was advised by committee ok to find new H&I  commitment as he sees fit.

Supplies – Marta C.

New check was issued for supplies currently needed. Cancelled check and receipt from last Sam’s Club purchases turned over to group Treasurer. Advised to please purchase 8oz styrofoam cups.

Secretary Coordinator – no report

Website – John R. Website is doing well. Stats were sent out and are made a part of these minutes.

New Business

Use of Profanity Statement – MaryAnn P. suggested that the current statement “refrain from profanity as it is not a sign of spiritual growth” be revised as it is not our place as a group to judge the quality of meeting attendees sobriety. After discussion among committee it was decided to revise the statement to “try to refrain from the use of profanity for the comfort of all …”  All voted unanimously to approve revision.

Back to Basics – Suggestion to skip Committee Meetings on months when doing Back to Basics Meetings. After discussion by Committee motion was made to vote. All voted unanimously to skip May 2019 Committee Meeting and any Committee Meetings in the future where Back to Basics will be provided at Laurel Recovery.

Committee Voting by Email – Motion was made to discuss use of Email to vote on issues requiring the attention of the Committee.  In discussion it was recognized that all members are not proficient with current technology or have access to computers.  Motion to vote was made. Per vote of group it was decided not to pursue this course of action.

2019 Dance and Picnic – Motion was made to discuss possible Dance and Picnic for 2019. Concerns about discomfort due to excessively loud music during last dance making persons in attendance unable to hold conversations at dinner table.  Low lighting level and strobe light use making conditions dangerous for some was also mentioned. Motion was made to let John K find dates and locations. Motion approved.

Painting and Repair of Laurel Recovery –  David M. provided update on quote by Tim B. for $1500 to paint meeting room after meeting hours. Quote includes paint and supplies. Other offers were mentioned and David was advised they could not provide a better price or completion time requested. Motion was made to discuss. Motion to vote. Vote was taken to approve quote. All were in favor of quote and to proceed. David M. also advised that Laurel Recovery had $300 deducted from rent by landlord for repairs to exit signs and smoke detectors.

The meeting was adjourned.