Monday, August 14, 2023

Notes

OPENING REMARKS

[Linda K., Chair]

  • Serenity Prayer
  • Sue F. Read and Summarized Concept 8
  • Presentation from Sue F. for MRU
    • Volunteers needed for 2-hour time blocks to greet
    • A couple openings for co-chairs including:
      • Coffee committee
      • Badges & Ribbons
      • Al-Anon
      • Mailing

INTRODUCTIONS

SECRETARY REPORT

Adam H. Approved as written

TREASURY REPORT

Mike L. Approved as written

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • CPC: No report (position open)
  • Grapevine (Roger C): No Report
  • Corrections (Karen C):
    • Table at State Convention was very successful
    • Macomb County women’s meetings are going great but men are desperately needed for Tuesday and Wednesday meetings from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
    • Literature is going out to area 22
    • October 21st, the Statewide Corrections Convention will be held in Novi.
  • Public Information (Tony): No Report
  • Accessibilities (Adam R): No Report
  • Treatment (Mack P):
    • Harbor Oaks requested 12 Steps and 12 Traditions posters to be purchased
    • Also Big Books
  • Website (Lori L):
    • 6 to 8 weeks for overhaul of the site to be completed
    • Hoping to add contact information for committees and open positions
    • Let Tim P know if you have any suggestions
  • Newsletter (Tim P):
    • Paper Newsletter copies are available
    • Mailing list available for electronic copies, please see Tim to be added as well if you have any requests or suggestions.

GSR REPORTS

Reports from:

  • Chuck C (In The Book)
  • Laura M (The Way Group)
  • Rhonda C (New Freedom)
  • Jessi W (Pathway to Peace)
  • Tim P (Covenant Group)

OLD BUSINESS

  • Elections
    • DCM 22- Open, no takers
    • Alt DCM 22- Open, no takers
    • CPC- Open, no takers

NEW BUSINESS

  • Fall Workshop— October 28th from 10 am to 2 pm, doors open at 9:30 am
    • 4 past delegates speaking
    • Food will be provided
    • Flier is on area website, please RSVP
  • Covenant Group— Suggested adding positions for Literature Person at District Level to communicate with Area Literature
    • Suggested adding position of Local Committee Member to support district with helping to get the word out about what is happening in District
    • Motion made to start Literature Committee – Tabled

ANNOUNCEMENTS and CLOSING

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 pm