Minutes Approved on September 16, 2023
Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy Q., Jay F., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Nettie T, Selena R., Andrew D., Amanda B, Loida, Brian
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Motions A motion was made to approve the August 19,2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.
Chairperson – Vincent
- Nothing to report
Vice Chair – Suzy
- Carpet Cleaner was approved to come by this month to clean carpet. Suzy to coordinate
Treasurer’s Report – Jay F.
- A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report from last month. The treasurers report was approved.
GSR – Jeanne O.
- Attended monthly meeting and officer meeting
- Provided literature from General Service Office regarding Understanding Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality
- Jeanne also provided material from the GSO regarding how to get involved in disasters in lite of the fires in Maui
- Getting ready for the 2024 Service Conference in April
- Special Assembly on 9/11 – issues of Area 13 to be discussed
WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in attendance
- Meeting notes were posted on website
H&I – Zach, Brian – Not Present
- It was stated that a new rehab will be opening up in the Laurel area – more info to come
Chips – Shawn M. – Not in attendance
- All Good on chips
Literature – Brian
- AA for Alcoholics with Mental Issues Pamphlet was ordered
- Brian to get items listed on chalk board
Supplies – Marta C. – Present
- John R. to send itemized list to Marta for LR Picnic
Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Present
- Selena did an excellent job on updating the Secretary Guidelines
- Group conscience 2-week rule was motioned and approved to put back in the handbook
Website – John R. – Present
- Website stats were sent via email
Old Business
- December 16, 2023 Holiday Dance will take place – Deposit was dropped off at venue
- Additional deposit to be made 2-weeks prior to event
- Event will be catered by Loida’s friend Sue
- Discussed sending out invites to other clubs
- There will be one speaker
- Photo/Selfie booth with props will be provided!
New Business
- Microphone has been purchased
- Drew stated that some people may not want to use the mic and may feel it’s a round robin situation. All agreed to have secretary’s not put pressure on attendees that do not want to use the mic but ask them to speak up when sharing
- A suggestion was made regarding getting a phone/number specifically for Zelle users – committee will look research further