Steering Committee Minutes

LAUREL RECOVERY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES JUne 19, 2021

STEERING COMMITTEE 06-19-21 MINUTES

Minutes Approved by the Steering Committee July 17, 2021

Attendees: Vincent C., John R., Mike N, Lisa C., Rebecca J., and Jeanne O. — 6 voting members established quorum

LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 15, 2021 minutes. The minutes were approved.

Chair’s Report – Theresa O.C.

  • Not present

Vice Chair’s Report – Vincent C. Presided over meeting

  • Follow-up for Theresa with discussion about picnic for gathering LRG, rather than another chip ceremony – see new business
  • May 2021 minutes discussed, motion made to accept, and approved

Treasurer’s Report – Lynnell M., Nikki S.

  • Financial report sent to Laurel Recovery email.
  • A motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

GSR – Sharon C.

  • Not present

WAIA – Jeanne O.

  • WAIA Minutes May 2021
  • Report of bullets from June 2021 meeting: funds are still needed for expenses, encourage donations; Sponsorship conference tentative for September
  • Volunteers wanted for WAIA expanding opening hours

H&I – Brandon C. (not present)

  • Brandon and Thomas working with PrGeoCo Salvation Army location and have taken A.A. to them

Supplies – Michigan Mike

  • Tissues, paper towels needed. Mike to inventory, purchase and deliver needed supplies.

Chips – Shawn M. (not present)

  • Great chip ceremony

Publications & Literature – Jeanne O.

  • Did second inventory of literature in early June. Noticeable drop in number of Big Books.
  • Secretary Coordinator to add page — reflecting number of books sold and given away– to in- person meeting book
  • No literature had been ordered yet. Jeanne to add 24 Big Books to order, pick up, and deliver to Laurel Recovery.

Secretary Coordinator – Lisa C.

  • In-person meetings all okay
  • Virtual meeting update by virtual tech team member
  • Discussion on whether ALL meetings under secretary coordinator. No changes made.

Website – John R.

  • Stats report listed on website
  • Sessions by the Sea registration information added to site

Secretaries: –

  • Nothing to Report.

New Business:

  • Picnic – July or August? September? This group tabled discussion, to be revisited at next steering committee meeting.
  • Back to Basics sessions status – ½ through. More books needed, to contact Lynnell.
  • Steering Committee Meeting venue – request made again that Steering Committee meetings be virtual, to enable virtual secretaries and techs to attend. Discussion. Motion made again that Steering Committee meetings, going forward, be in-person at the LRG location. Vote: 4 yes, 1 no, and 1 abstain. Final result: All are welcome to attend Steering Committee meeting, but it will remain an in-person meeting at the Laurel Recovery Group physical location.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 A.M. with the Serenity Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.