ChicagolandGA Intergroup Meeting MinutesJanuary 19, 2005
CHICAGOLAND G.A. INTERGROUP
MINUTES OF JANUARY MEETING
January 19, 2005
Chairman:Steve S.
Secretary: Tom D. #2
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM
Readings:
Unity Program – Max W.
One Day at a Time – Tim D.
Unity Program Step 1 –Bob S.
Excused Absences:
Jerry S., Diane P., Jim F., Sandra C., Barb J., Stu C., Bob K.
New Intergroup Representatives:
Jim A. – St. Francis; Merle S. – Maywood; Max W. – Joliet; Chris S. and Kevin L. – Oak Lawn; Harold B. – Bloomingdale; Mark A. - Valparaiso
Review of the minutes from the December Meeting
Motion to accept the minutes-Motion passed.
Old Business:
- GottleibHospital has agreed to allow us to meet on the third Wednesday of the month starting in March. Maps will be available at the next Intergroup Meeting.
- The picnic will be August 14th. August 7th was not available.
New Business:
- New Pinnings – Kathy H. (new pinnings are in bold)
Date / Day / Location / Time / Person / Years
1/27/2005 / Thursday / St. Charles – in-room pinning / 7:00 PM / Dennis D. / 1 year GA
1/29/2005 / Saturday / Hinsdale / 2:00 PM / O M / 1 year GA
2/8/2005 / Tuesday / St. Peters / 12:00 – 1:00 PM / Sherry S. / 5 years GA
2/15/2005 / Tuesday / Schaumburg / 11:00 AM / Dianna R. / 1 year GA
2/19/2005 / Saturday / Hinsdale / 2:00 PM / Rose M. / 5 years GA
2/21/2005 / Monday / Joliet / 7:30 PM / Chris M. / 5 years GA
3/14/2005 / Monday / Arlington Heights – Auditorium / 7:30 PM / John J. / 1 year GA
3/28/2005 / Monday / Joliet / 7:30 PM / Pat W. 2 / 1 year GA
All pinnings approved
- Steve talked about dates for the 2006 Spring Conference. While discussing dates for the 2007 National Conference at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle, we learned that dates are already going quickly for weekends in 2006. Since we had already decided to have the 2006 conference at the same hotel as the 2007 National Conference, so that we have one year of experience at the hotel under our belts, Steve recommended that we book a weekend for the 2006 Spring Conference.
Motion to allow Intergroup officers to negotiate for a date and prices at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle for the 2006 Spring Conference
Discussion
Would this mean booking the meals? – Yes, that would most likely be the case
Bob O. indicated that he has been at the hotel and sees no downsides, other than there not being a golf course. The meeting rooms are bigger and the food is as reasonable as previous Spring Conferences.
Who is on the Committee? – The Intergroup Chairperson, the Treasurers, the Secretary, and the 1st and 2nd chairpersons.
Motion passed.
- Committee Chairperson Elections:
Secretary–Nominations accepted – Rene B. and Sandie S.
Rene B. will be secretary and Sandie S. will be the back-up
First and Second Chairperson – Nominations accepted – Kathy H., Allen H. Tom D #2
After a hand vote, Tom D. #2 was elected as First Chair and Kathy H. was elected as Second Chair.
Pressure Relief – Nominations accepted – Gary B.
Gary B. voted in as Pressure Relief Chairperson
Public Relations – Nominations accepted – Tom L. and Gayle B.
Tom L. and Gayle B. voted in as Public Relations Co-Chairpersons
Internet – Nominations accepted – Bob O.
Bob O. voted in as Internet Chairperson
Phone Service - Nominations accepted – Phil S. and Rene B.
Phil S. and Rene B. voted in as Phone Service Co-Chairpersons
New Meetings – Nominations accepted – Scott D. and Jean M.
Scott D. and Jean M. voted in as New Meetings Co-Chairpersons
Supplies – Nominations accepted – Sam D. and Jim M.
Sam D. and Jim M. voted in as Supplies Co-Chairperson
Sunshine – Nominations accepted – Lillian B. Nominations declined – Linda R., Angela M, and Linda D.
Lillian B. voted in as Sunshine Chairperson
Activities – Nominations accepted – Tim D. and Barney S.
Tim D. and Barney S. voted in as Activities Co-Chairpersons
Pinnings – Nominations accepted – Cindy M. Nominations declined – Kathy H.
Cindy M. voted in as Pinnings Chairperson. Cindy’s phone number is 630-935-7650 and her e-mail address is .
Picnic – Nominations accepted – Dan B. and Joe R. Nominations declined – Bob O.
Dan B. and Joe R. voted in as Picnic Co-Chairpersons
Holiday Party – Nominations accepted – Rene B., Karen W., Barb P., and Neil B.
Rene B., Karen W., Barb P., and Neil B. voted in as Holiday Party Chairpersons. They will decide among themselves who will be the main contact for the Holiday Party.
Committee Reports
Pressure Relief –Gary B.
There were4 financial pressure relief meetings –Downers Grove – 2; Bartlett – 1; Mayfair 1
Motion to accept the Pressure Relief report - Motion passed.
Public Relations–Gayle B.
Darren B. will be speaking at GlenbrookNorthHigh School in February.
Barney will be speaking at a High School in Deerfield in April.
Motion to accept the Public Relations report- Report accepted
Supplies – Jim M. and Sam D.
We spent $406.49in suppliesand we took in $228.50 at tonight’s meeting.
The order for the Pressure Relief supplies has been placed.
Motion to accept the Supplies report - Report accepted.
2005Spring Conference– Gary B.
The Spring Conference Committee summary is available.
The Entertainment Committee will be meeting on February 11 at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Joliet. Call Chris M. (815-729-4252) or Jeanne M. (815-715-5366) for more information.
A list of Conference Committees that are looking for help is available. They are the Hospitality, All-Night Therapy, Workshops (we have 8 so far), and the Entertainment Committees.
The next meeting is February 13th at 1:30 in the Butler Board Room at the Oak Brook Hills Resort.
So far, there are 20 people registered for the Spring Conference. The Conference Committee voted to impose a $10 late fee on registrations received after April 1st.
There will be 3 pinnings on Friday night. Bob O. is the pinning chairperson for the conference and is the contact to set up a pinning.
Registration at the hotel is ongoing. Just say you are with the GA meeting. Rooms will be closed off as of March 15th.
Motion to accept the 2005 Spring Conference Committee Report
Discussion
Do we get any complimentary rooms? – Yes, we get one room.
What is the cost of the hotel rooms? –The cost is $89 plus $5 for use of the hotel facilities.
Friday night after the pinning, the Trustees and Intergroup Chairpersons will be available to have pies thrown at them.
Do you have to be paid in full by April 1st? – If you want dinner, then at least that much has to be committed.
Tom L. pointed out that the minutes from the Conference Committee meeting said “a deposit” was enough to avoid the $10 late fee.
Why isn’t our Spring Conference in the ISO bulletin? – We missed the deadline by a day. It will be in the next issue.
Motion passed
Internet –Bob O.
Bob will report about the Internet but Rick P. will make the necessary changes as they come up.
Motion to accept the Internet Committee report
Discussion
Can we get the minutes posted more quickly? – We will try and improve the process
If you are having problems navigating the website, you may have to refresh the screen or reboot the computer
When will the meeting list be updated? – We think it was updated. Maybe Rick hasn’t changed the date on sheet.
The Women’s Meeting in Lisle isn’t listed. – Bob will let Rick know to add the meeting.
If you know of any specific changes that need to be made, give them to Bob O. tonight.
It seems like the ISO website doesn’t have the same meeting information as our website – Individual meetings need to contact ISO to have the changes incorporated on their website.
Motion passed.
Phone Service –Phil S.
The phone bill was $49.25 and there were172 calls.
There is an opening on Friday nights from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Motion to accept the Phone Service report - Report accepted.
Treasurer – Gail B. and Jim M.
The collections were $3432.50 for GA, $1298for ISO, and $55 for the room.
There were two errors on the room collections report. $172 for Pilgrim Faith and $61 for Romeoville or Schaumburg were not allocated due to bad paperwork. This will be corrected next month.
Motion to cut checks for $100 for each Trustee for registration for the Spring Trustee Conference – Motion passed.
The Holiday Party loss is now $127.50. We still need the amount of scholarships and the cost for cleaning the Santa suit before we can close the books on this event.
Intergroup Representatives are reminded to please remember to bring a check or money order and not cash for the room collections. Cash is not a good thing for compulsive gamblers.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report
Discussion
In December 2004, the scholarship reserve was reduced by $500. Why? – It was the amount that was allocated for the Holiday Party.
Report accepted
Sunshine –Linda D.
Cards are available.
Motion to accept the Sunshine report - Report accepted.
Activities –Lillian B.
No Report
Trustees Report –Brian B reporting for all of the Trustees
The next Trustee Meeting is in May. Please contact a Trustee if there are any issues or changes you want to be bring up.
All pinnings were attended by at least one Trustee. It seems like the trend is toward multiple pinnings which is very helpful for scheduling purposes.
Motion to accept the Trustees report - Report accepted.
New Meetings –Tom L.
The Medinah meeting on Tuesday night is now closed.
The CoalCity Saturday meeting is running again.
Tom received forms from people for the prison meeting. The meeting isn’t running right now do to paperwork. Tom will have new forms in 2 to 4 weeks.
Self exclusion from the Illinois boats is available before any meeting. Contact Scott D. at 630-640-9032
Motion to accept the New Meetings report
Discussion
Doesn’t a new meeting need to be approved at Intergroup? – No. You can open a meeting anytime, but it won’t be recognized by Intergroup until it meets for 90 days. We encourage people to start a new meeting. If you contact ISO, they will give you a meeting starter kit.
The Bolingbrook meeting will now need rent of $45 per month due to energy costs. The meeting voted to cover January and February out of their pinning fund.
Motion to begin $45 a month rent for the Bolingbrook Meeting starting in March
Discussion
Can you ask the members to put more money towards the general collection instead of the pinning fund – Yes
Motion passed.
The Gurnee meeting has moved back to its original location – 68 Ambrogio Drive – Gurnee, IL
Motion passed
Holiday Party –Jim M.
No report
Spirituality Conference – Allen S.
As of Monday, we had 8 people signed up. As of today’s meeting, we have 91 attendees.
Everything is ready for the conference.
Motion to accept the Spirituality Conference report
Discussion:
How many paid registrants? – 91 registered and 82 paid.
Motion passed
Good and Welfare
Jeff T.’s father passed away this week in Arizona.
Jan K.’s husband passed away this week.
Sam S.’s mother has cancer.
On behalf of the Trustees, Bob O. applauded the meetings that are having multiple pinnings
Jerry G. has good and bad days with his treatment.
Meeting adjourned at9:15 PM with the group joining hands and reciting the Serenity Prayer.
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