Minutes approved July 15, 2023
Attendees: Vincent C., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Lisa M., Nettie, Jay F., Brian D., Laura A., Selena
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Motions A motion was made to approve the May 20, 2023 minutes. The minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Report given by Jay F.
- Bank is charging $2.00 for every deposit that we put in the outdoor slot.
- A motion was made make one deposit per day to avoid additional fees. Selena will let Secretaries know to count money collected, to document amount in the Secretary book, put into the deposit box, and let last Secretary add to one total deposit. One opposed, others approved. The motion to make one deposit at the end of the day was approved.
- A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasury report. The treasurer’s report was approved.
GSR – Jeanne O.
- Delegate Report Back – June 12, 2023. Jeanne will confirm she is allowed to post the meeting minutes.
- Lynette D. is the Delegate’s name.
- They are working on a new “plain language” Big Book.
WAIA – Lisa M.
- WAIA minutes are posted on the Laurel Recovery website.
- WAIA needs volunteers willing to come into the office to answer phones. Help Chat volunteers are also needed.
- The Outreach committee is looking for volunteers.
- H&I has 3 nights open at Suburban Hospital.
- Information will be on the board.
H&I – Zach, Brian not present.
Chips – Shawn M. not present but John reported for him. 6 month and 2 month chips purchased.
Literature – Brian D. – Gave report. He will be purchasing large print books and Guide to AA pamphlets.
Supplies – Marta C. – Gave report.
- She has the list for what is needed for the Anniversary Celebration.
Secretary Coordinator – Selena – Gave report.
- Several of the Zoom meeting Secretaries have turned over. Selena will disseminate the secretary guidelines.
- Reminder – when a new Secretary is taking over, there needs to be a group conscience before passing the torch.
Website – John R. – Gave report.
- Website statistics sent via email.
- Back to Basics added to the website.
Old Business
50th Anniversary Celebration:
- Sold out!
- Marta purchasing supplies per the list she received. She will take coolers from LR.
- Caterer bringing serving spoons.
New Business
- We still need a secretary for the Steering Committee as this position has opened up. Start announcing in the meetings and Vincent will add to the Secretary book.
- Jay will look into electronic forms of payment for donations during virtual meetings.
- General discussion around harassment and safety guidelines.
- Safety card was read and suggested as an option to use. Selena will condense and send to the Steering Committee to review and approve.
- A motion was made to read the approved Safety Statement in the beginning of meetings. After a discussion, this was approved.