Area 38, District 11 Minutes
April 10, 2016
Meeting at the Coca-Cola Community Building was called to order at 4:30pm by Susan S., and opened with the Serenity Prayer. Tradition/Concept 4 were read.
ATTENDANCE: 11- Susan S., Bradley E., Paul B., Jerry B., Debi E.,Jason S., Don L., John S., Rich F., Don H., Keith D., Sherrie F., and Tanya M.
SECRETARY REPORT: Dec. Minutes were read.
TREASURER REPORT: Jerry B. submitted the Treasurer report. The beginning balance was $686.24. Ending balance was $852.00with Prudent Reserve of $425.93.
DCM REPORT: Susan reported she attended Area Assembly on March 19. A mock General Service Conference was conducted to prepare Marge, the Area Delegate. Susan was asked to serve as recorder for the Report & Charter Table. Three members of the MOSC Committee were approved-2replacements and one new member for 2017. There are 2 openings if anyone is interested in serving in 2017.
ALT DCM – Absent- Mike P. stepped down do to health.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PI/CPC: Debi E. reported that each week she will work on a different area of service with the public. Tanya will give Debbie COMM information on pamphlets.
Grapevine: Absent
BTG: Absent
TREATMENT:Absent
CORRECTIONS:Paul reported he needs volunteers for Saturdays at 10 am & 7 pm at the jail, except for the 3rd Saturday of the month.
WHERE & WHEN: Jerry printed 510 pamphlets and distributing them: noted changes made and updated contacts.
ARCHIVES: Sherry wants things to put on archive board: history about individual groups.
GROUP REPORTS:
Wardsville: Jason reported all is well.
Triangle: Keith reported all is well. Steady flow of members.
Sunset: Bradley reported they are doing great. A steady flow, 12 x12 doing great and is held on Thursdays @ 5:30.
Mary’s Home:Absent
Easy Does It: Debi E. reported the group meeting is large. Ladies went to convention and will report later.
St. Martins:Absent
Riverside: John reported they are open and functioning with more attendance.
Terminal:Absent
Primary Purpose: Don reported all is going well. There will be a fish fry May 21st to help promote group unity and service work,
OLD BUSINESS
- Speaker Meetings: speaker meeting feedback-bringing food, not much consensus on time or date changes, not comfortable with adding birthday meeting to the monthly speaker meeting.
- Goals for 2016: Having goals keeps you on track.
- Service workshop: moved to Aug. or Sept.-Tanya will call Riverside and Memorial to see what days may be available for reservation for the workshop. We will ask people to bring a dish. District would supply hot dogs and drinks. Committee members will be having a meeting at Susans’ house to get organized.
NEW BUSINESS
- Susan is on the state convention committee she needs volunteers for July 29-31 for chairing meetings.
- Bike ride/poker run for activity at convention.
- Riverside and Memorial cost and reservation availability.
- Need to put together workshop.
The meeting was adjourned and closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting is June 12 at 4:30 pm at the Coca-Cola Bldg, 605 Washington St. (at the corner of W. Elm, Jefferson City, MO.)