Minutes approved June 17, 2023
Attendees: Vincent C., Jeanne O., Marta C., John R., Lisa M., Nettie, Jay F., Chris B., Philip S., Scott P.
LR Steering Committee Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.
Motions A motion was made to approve the April 15, 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.
- Last month a motion was made and approved to request that the treasurer separate the monthly income into categories to include: meeting donations, book sales, and special events.
- Committee decided book sales do not have to go into a separate envelope. Instead, just make a note on the deposit slip and make a note in the secretary’s book.
- 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. All members are invited to attend via Zoom. Information is on the board.
WAIA – Lisa M. – Not in attendance. WAIA minutes are posted on the Laurel Recovery website.
- 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.
Literature – Brian not present but let others know he will be purchasing books.
Supplies – Marta C. – Gave report.
- Scott completed some minor repairs on the kitchen and bathroom cabinets, he volunteered to help.
Secretary Coordinator – Selena
- Steve is taking over the Thursday BB meeting.
Website – John R. – Gave report.
- Website statistics sent via email.
- Alano Club – Added June 10th AA Anniversary Celebration – Painting with Friends and Memorial Day Picnic.
Old Business
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50th Anniversary Celebration:
- Need volunteers – 7 approximately for taking tickets at the door and for parking lot attendant(s).
- Marta to purchase supplies for the event (coffee, water, soda, plates, utensils, and napkins.
- Discussed/voted on pins/button idea as a “give-a-way” for the dance and decided not to pursue this option. Committee decided on pens instead – 225 or 250 approximately. Information will be given to Gianna.
- Reviewed table centerpieces and colors (gold, silver, white and black).
- Discussed request to purchase a coffee urn and it was decided by the committee that we would borrow an urn from Couches instead. Same as previous years.
New Business
- We need a secretary for the Steering Committee as this position has opened up.
- Next meeting June 17th, same day as anniversary celebration. We will keep the meeting on the calendar in case we need it.
- Motion was made to have Vincent send information received about the Anniversary Celebration to the group as he receives it. Keep group updated on the banquet event since next meeting is same day. This was approved.