Minutes to be Approved by the Steering Committee August 15, 2020
Attendees: Cal B., Jay F., Jeanne O., Jerry D., John K., John R, Lynell M., Nettie T., Rebecca J., Sabrina S., Terri F., Theresa O.C.
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Minutes approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the June 20, 2020 minutes. The minutes were approved.
Action Items
- A motion was made and seconded for the LR Steering Committee to revisit the reopening of LR at the next Steering Committee meeting in July.
- Jay will report back next month regarding the reopening of SSRC.
- Marta C. will confer with Elaine regarding non-contact digital thermometers.
- Jeanne to contact Beltsville and 180 Club regarding reopening.
- Lynell to contact Common Solutions.
Chair’s Report — John R.
No Report. All is well with our virtual meetings.
Vice Chair’s Report — Jerry
No Report
Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M.
- Marta C. purchased Personal Protective Equipment for LR. Laurel Recovery has received 7th tradition contributions, via check and online through Zelle, that have paid the utilities and rent. A motion was made and seconded approving the Treasurer’s report.
GSR Report – Sharon C.
Nothing to report.
WAIA Report – Margaret
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H&I Report – Michigan Mike
Weekly visits to facilities have been suspended.
Supplies – Marta C.
Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.
Chips & Literature – Rebecca and Larry
Nothing to report because Laurel Recovery has been closed.
Secretary Coordinator – Julia
- Nothing to report, all meetings covered.
Website — John R.
Meetings will now be called virtual versus Zoom, in accordance with AA’s sixth tradition (as per AA’s General Service office).
Women’s Sunday AA meeting is now listed with all login info on the LR
12-Step Chair — Brian B.
- Individuals have reached out via our website for twelve-step calls.
Secretaries –
No Report
New Business —
- Copy & paste in Zoom chat – A motion was made and seconded that the copy & paste feature not be included in LR’s Zoom meetings.
- LR seventh tradition contribution to AA’s GSO – A motion was made and seconded that LR increase its contributions to AA’s GSO. $900 (WAIA) $950 (GSO) $150 (WAGSA). The increase is in response to a video appeal by GSO that they are using their prudent reserves in order to continue daily operations. (Video Title on Vimeo “Alcoholics Anonymous, COVID-19 & Our Seventh Tradition”)
- Reopening of LR – Jay F. attended the meeting to share the reopening of South
Shore Recovery Club (SSRC) in August. Due to being a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SSRC was able to receive a donation to assist in updating the facility in preparation for reopening such as new furniture and repainting. SSRC will abide by all federal health guidelines. Members of the LR SC provided useful feedback that Jay will take back to SSRC. - Back to Basics is being held in August for four consecutive weeks.
The meeting was adjourned.