Minutes approved March 18, 2023
Attendees: Vincent C., Suzy L., Jay F., Theresa O., Jeanne O., John R., Marta C., Mike, John R., Gianna, Cal B., Rebecca, Denise
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Motions A motion was made by Jeanne O and seconded by John R. to approve the January 21, 2023 minutes from last month. The minutes were approved.
Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.
- Reported results of Steering Committee elections. Thirty-nine votes were cast and the following individuals were elected to the Steering Committee for 2023:
- Chairperson: Vincent C.
- Vice Chairperson: Suzy L.
- Secretary: Gianna
- Treasurer: Jay F.
- Alternate Treasurer: Lynelle
- Secretary Coordinator: Selena
- Alternate GSR: Theresa O.
- WAIA: Lisa M.
- Hospitals & Institutions: Zach
- Alternate H & I: Brian D.
- Chips: Shawn
- Literature: Brian D.
- Supplies: Marta C.
New Chair’s Report – Vincent C.
- Vincent suggested that when discussions get excited, any member can call for a one-minute pause. John suggested that the pause be for 1 minute.
Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – January checking and savings account total credits and debits reported to the group. Members discussed debits and credits made for the month and all transactions were approved.
- Motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report from last month.
GSR – Jeanne O.
- Jeanne attended the General Service Assembly on January 28 where they reviewed the WAGSA budget and reviewed the 2021 group inventory. Jeanne was elected Area 13 Secretary and she will serve in that office for 2 years.
- The 2023 NERAASA Northeast Regional AA Service Assembly will be held February 23-26, 2023 in Albany, NY.
- The WAGSA will host a mini-conference on April 1, 2023 and all are welcome to attend. Jeanne will email the Steering Committee more information about the conference.
WAIA – Gianna S. – Personal scheduling conflict, unable to attend WAIA meeting in February.
H&I – Zach- Not in attendance
Supplies – Marta C.
Marta has held that Supplies position in years past and she shared that she will continue purchasing supplies from Sam’s Club in the way that she did when she held the position in the past.
Chips – Shawn M. – Not in attendance
John reported on Shawn’s behalf that Laurel Recovery is well stocked with anniversary chips.
Publications & Literature – Brian D. – Not in attendance
Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Not in attendance
- Vincent shared Selena’s Secretary Coordinator report in her absence. Selena reported that she is putting together a list of the meeting secretary names and numbers.
- Gianna inquired about Selena’s length of sobriety. John shared that Selena has been sober for 7 months. Jeanne pointed out that this does not meet the minimum 1 year of sobriety requirement for Steering Committee officers as outlined in the Steering Committee guidelines. John shared that he had encouraged Selena to run because he believed that no one else was interested in the position and that he thought she would do a good job. A motion was made by John that the requirement be waived for the 2023 Secretary Coordinator and Theresa seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Website – John R.
Sent out website stats to the group. Game Night Event added. Election successfully completed online.
Meeting Secretary Reports
Jeanne reported that the Wednesday 8:00 pm Virtual Meeting shut down, that the Saturday 8:00 pm has 3-7 people in attendance. In person Wednesday and Friday 12 noon meetings are small while the Monday 12:00 noon meeting has 10-15 people. Gianna reported that the Saturday night 8:30 meeting has a consistent group of regulars from 5-12 people, with many newcomers and people just out of rehab attending. Saturday 8:30 contributions are strong for the number of people and the meeting needs books now that the format has changed to reading Experience, Strength, and Hope. It was agreed that Brian will purchase books for the Saturday 8:30 meeting.
Old Business
- Anniversary Dance: John reported that the location has been reserved at the Elkridge Fire Hall for June 17 and that he gave them a deposit of $200 from a Laurel Recovery check. The Elkridge Fire Department also requires insurance so John purchased insurance for $75. John reported that Julia has agreed to DJ the event and the amount agreed on.
- A motion was made and passed that Laurel Recovery reimburse John for the $75 he spent on event insurance for June 17 on behalf of Laurel Recovery.
- Suzy presented a quote from Tito’s for catering. All agreed that Tito’s is the preferred caterer.
- Questions were asked about ticket price and budget. It was suggested that the Dance Committee meet in the upcoming month and return to the March 18th meeting with a dance budget and plan for the Steering Committee to review.
New Business
No New Business