DISTRICT 42 DUSINESS MEETING

11/14/02

The meeting opened with a moment of silence, Serenity prayer, Twelve Traditions, DAR Statement and introduction of attendees

Attending: Don M. DCM, Pat D. Alt. DCM, Harold, Jeremy, Bill, Alice, Shelia, Melissa Phil, Dona, Nancy, Denise, Larry, John, Michael

Approval of Minutes: October minutes not available, will be e-mailed out as soon as they are available.

Birthdays: Pat D. 7 years

GSR Sharing:

AAUU: Harold reported since old building was torn down, meeting has been steadily growing! 12-16 members. Meets on Saturdays at 10 am

Broadview Group: Jeremy reports that group answers phones at intergroup second Saturday. Group will be having Thanksgiving Alkathon with food and fellowship. The flag issue was brought up again at group meeting, and it was voted 14-8 to remove flag. Some members upset over issue. Group is also planning an Alkathon for New Years Eve.

Jaywalkers: Mike reported the group business meeting was held and new positions elected. Cody reported that members would be attending 2nd annual spiritual retreat. Home group members are involved with Fellowship of Spirit conference. There will be several speakers, and flyers will be available. The group is also helping out with a clothes drive located at 1st and Yesler, will pick up clothes next meeting. Meets on Saturdays, at 8pm.

Friday Discussion Group: Pat reports he is the new GSR! Welcome.

Lake Forest Park: Donna reported that meeting has residents 12 attendees, has a Big Book study, plus a 1st step discussion (splits into 2 groups.) Elections are being held in December where a new GSR, and alternate GSR will be elected.

Richmond Beach: Nancy reports that group meets Mondays at 7:30, has a general discussion, a step study with Alanon and Alateen meetings available. The 3rd Monday is now an open meeting. The group is holding a Christmas potluck on December 2nd at 6pm. Event will have speakers.

Rule 62: Nancy reports that meeting meets at Shoreline Senior Center, Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm

Boiled Owls: Denise reports that the group has the appropriate Bin number for the bank, and group donations are growing. Meets Mondays at 8pm

Drunks-R-Us North: Starting Big Book workshop on the 1st of December, it will start at 6:30, prior to regular scheduled meeting 8pm on Fridays.

Men’s Room: John reported that meeting is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 at the St David Episcopal Church. It’s a men’s only meeting, and it ends when it ends. Now has 34 members Welcome Mike, new alternate GSR

Saturday Ladies Study: Sue reported that the group is held Saturday mornings at 10:30. Group has Big book study upstairs, and general discussion downstairs. Childcare is available. Donations have been down, but are on the rebound. Group is planning a group inventory soon. Having a holiday potluck on December 8th. Piñata for the kids!

Canal Group: Melissa reports that meeting is held on Saturdays at 8pm, and is very well attended. Answers phones at intergroup the 5th Saturday, whenever it arrives.

Saturday Night Dinner Bunch: Cat reports that the restaurant the meeting is held at is being remodeled, with a bar being built! There is some disruption at the meeting because of the construction

DCM Report: Don M. reported that the WWA assembly minutes will be available. The report will be in December. Newsletter Larry J. will be invited to GSR sharing. The Gratitude Banquet successful. Sue is new DCM! Welcome!

Alt. DCM Report: A reminder that there are district 42 service positions still available. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Alt. DCM!

Recording Secretary: Melissa is our new recording secretary and asks for any suggestion, feedback or ideas!

Treasurer Report: Harold reports that the address to the WWA treasurer has been printed incorrectly, specifically the zip code. The Phoenix Club should have a donation for using room for district meetings, maybe $15 a month. Need to clear up picnic income, check not cleared, will check on and verify.

Archive Report: Alice reports that14 histories turned in for district 42, only 4 groups did not. Need a copy of Spiritual Progress history. Went to meetings that do not attend district meetings to gather histories. There is a list of defunct meetings in District 42, needs feedback as to correctness of list. Alice is rotating out of her position but will continue to help until replacement is found, as it may be a difficult position to fill. Started out with 3 file boxes, and now have 7! Thank you to Alice for all your dedication and hard work!

Registrar: John reports he has an updated list of Phone numbers that he will distribute. He would like to rotate out of position. Good service opportunity!

Cooperation with the Professional community Report: Bill reports that he is having difficulty getting hooked up with the district court judges, but will keep trying.

Corrections Report: Welcome Scott our new Corrections Representative! Scott plans to start by attending the intergroup corrections meetings, taking place on the 2nd Monday of each Month and is learning position responsibilities.

Grapevine and Literature Report: Welcome Phil, our new G and L rep.! Phil has received some information from intergroup and is looking forward to learning about his new position.

Public Information Report: Sam reports that he is rotating out of position. Thank you Sam for your service! Another service opportunity for District 42!

Treatment Facilities Report: Sheila reports that she has someone who may be available for service as our new Treatment rep. Continues to do a lot of bridging the Gap in Residents 12, however, district 38 is now becoming active, and Residents 12 is in that district. District 42 will help district 38 with transition. Perinatal treatment facility meeting is on Mondays at 6:30 at 130th and Aurora.

Webmaster: No newly posted reports! Please post group events, it’s very easy and will be shown in very readable format!

Old Business: Sue moved to donate $50 to Church of Nazarene where Banquet was held; they are very nice people so lets show we appreciate it! Motion seconded by Jeremy. Motion passed unanimously.

We need a group conscience to continue the district 42 newsletter. Discussion on whether we could use website as newsletter, maybe download to disc for someone else to do? Alice has talked to Rich, who used to do newsletter, and feels there is a major problem with not enough people sending in information. Pat asked if there was anyone willing to do newsletter? Bill feels that newsletters not used when they are done, and that people get their information from meetings. Jeremy stated that looking at copies of old newsletters, they mostly consisted of the District minutes, an Article, a cartoon and birthdays. Should we be promoting intergroup Hi and Dry first? Maybe create an interest in our own newsletter that way. Mike asked if we are dividing resources, could we unify newsletter and web page? John again reminds us to please post our group events and service opportunities. Pam feels as GSR’s, we need to go to our groups and find out need. We can print information from website. Jeremy suggests that instead of pushing for newsletter, to support website, them revisit newsletter idea.

Motion brought forth by Alice to table discussion of newsletter until more interest is shown. Motions seconded by Cody. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business: Position of Archivist open, Jeremy has stared possible interest and will discuss the positions responsibilities with Alice. Bill will continue as CPC rep. Public Information position also available, position entails bringing A.A. message to public, what we do and do not do, to places like schools, healthcare facilities, Fair booths ect. Cody and Pam agree to be on P.I. committee! Treatment position also available, Sheila reports that she has been working with potential replacement, Debra G who has attended quarterlies with her, and worked on flyers and also has worked on Residence 12 alumni committee.

Motion brought forth to elect Debra G. as new Treatment Chair by Denise. Motion seconded by Melissa. Motion passed unanimously.

Position of registrar available, we need correct computer software to successfully do positions. Outgoing DCM, Don M. is available

Motion brought forward by John to elect Don M. as new registrar. Motion seconded by Melissa. Motion passed unanimously.

Quitters group will have a Meditations group for one hour next Wednesday.

The Jaywalkers group will bring forward a motion to the groups to change page one in the Big Book from Bill’s story to the Doctor’s opinion. Will e-mail exact wording of motion and will prepare pro and con statements.

Concept Presentation: Concept 11 presented by Sheila who did a fine job. The volunteer for Concept 12 is (Mike?)

Motion to adjourn, ending with a prayer.