LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES January 21, 2023

Minutes approved by the Steering Committee on February 18, 2023 

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

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:06 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Motions A motion was made by John R and seconded by Mike N. to approve the December 17, 2022 minutes from last month. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Follow-up – Safety issue letter was sent
  • New meeting on Sundays at 9 a.m. – 11th Step
  • Elections for Steering Committee positions have been posted in the room

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C.

  • Vince suggested getting visitor chips for out of towners – New Business

Treasurer’s Report – Jay F. – Not in Attendance (Theresa O.C. spoke in his absence)

  • Motion was made by John and seconded by Mike to approve treasury report from last month.

GSR – Jeanne O. 

  • Jeanne stated that the GSR is voting her in as an Officer and recommended an alternate be considered.
  • Budge proposal meeting to take place and will be approved next week.
  • Zoom Security Workshop took place.
  • 27th Annual Southeast Woman to Woman Conference, August 18-20, 2023 in Summerville, SC – for more information go to www.sewomantowoman.org
  • Spring 2023 CONTRA Study, March 2-June 15, 2023 via Zoom. For more information contact 2023contrastudy@gmail.com
  • 2023 NERAASA Northeast Regional AA Service Assembly – February 23-26 in Albany, NY  – for more information go to info@neraasa.org. Registration for Area 13 can be reimbursed.

WAIA – Gianna S. – Not in Attendance

H&I – Drew  – Not in Attendance


Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • All good with supplies
  • Mike stated that the next person who gets the position should be someone who comes to meetings on a regular basis.

Chips – Shawn M. – Not in Attendance

  • 24 hour chips were purchased

Publications & Literature – Teri F. – Not in Attendance


Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C. – Not in Attendance

Website – John R.

  • Positions along with descriptions and qualifications are posted on the black cabinet. If you are interested in running for a position on the Laurel Recovery Steering Committee please sign up before Thursday February 16th to ensure you are on the electronic ballot.
    Votes will be counted and verified at the Steering Committee meeting at 10AM Saturday February 18th.

New Business  

  • Visitor Chips – It was approved to get 50 chips
  • John stated that LR 50th anniversary is coming up and would like to do a banquet celebration. He will gather some details and present it at next meeting

The meeting closed with the Lords prayer at approximately 9:52 a.m.