Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES August 20, 2022

Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on September 17, 2022

Attendees: Theresa O.C., Jeanne O, John R, Vincent C, Suzy Q, Mike N

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:03 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made by Jeanne O and seconded by John R to approve the minutes from last month.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Game night was a success, about 12 people attended
  • Two movie events coordinated and attended – more to come
  • Picnic coming up in September
  • Lets keep the events going

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • No report

Treasurer’s Report – Jay – Not in Attendance

  • Motion was made to approve July’s Treasury Report – approved and passed.

GSR – Jeanne O.

  • Jeanne attended the August 8th GRS meeting via zoom. She stated that they talked about brining the meeting back in person
  • WAGSA’s contribution list was shown, Laurel Recovery wasn’t shown on the list however, Theresa stated that LR has given 10% to GSR, WAGSA and WAIA. Theresa will speak to Lynell about total contributions this year.
  • Jeanne stated that the WAIA and the General Service Office was down in contributions. She will let the Zoom techs know to make and announcement to contribute.
  • Gratitude breakfast is via Zoom this year
  • WAGSA handbook is being revised

WAIA – Gianna S. – Not in Attendance

H&I – Drew and Chrissandra P.  – Not in Attendance

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Assorted colored envelopes have been purchased
  • Takes inventory when he is at the club
  • Looked at the supplies for the picnic on google drive

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

  • John stated we are all good on chips

Publications & Literature – Teri F. – Not in Attendance

  • Big Books and Pamphlets were received

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

Website – John R.

  • Sent out website stats
  • Put up flyers for different events

New Business:

  • Theresa stated that we will need a clean up crew for the picnic this year
  • Announcements will be made at meetings and on Zoom and a sign-up sheet will be provided
  • John to send mass text for volunteers as well
  • Welcome Packets will consist of the following:
    • Introductory page with LR website and information
    • Is AA for me pamphlet
    • Q&A about Sponsorship pamphlet
    • Staple piece of paper on envelope to get phone numbers
  • Motion to approve packets was made by John and Vincent
  • Motion was made by John and seconded by Theresa stating that regular postings of the 164 Club can stay on website. A caveat needs to go on that we do not endorse the club, it’s just a sober event

The meeting closed with the lords prayer at 10:42 a.m.