District 63 Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2009
At the home of the Randi’s, Tustin, CA
Minutes respectfully submitted: Kim L, District 63 Secretary
Meeting began at 9:00 with Serenity Prayer
Introductions: GR’s: 10 & 2 Outgoing; AGR: 1; DR; ADR; and Alateen Liaison.
Readings: Tradition 4–Elaine (short version from Pathways to Recovery); Daily Reader-Sarah (ODAT); Concept 4–Bernie (Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2006-2009)
7th Tradition – Barb
Reports:
Secretary: (Kim) Minutes read from January 24, 2009 District 63 mtg. Under Treasurer: Removed “Bob Reser”; added Alternate: Alternate Rep: (Vicki-outgoing/Elaine-incoming); removed “Food for SCAT” from Hospitality; changed “lease” to “least” under District 63 GR Meetings for 2009; changed “$100 Minimum for Basket” to “$100 Minimum for Basket from District 63” and removed “Now that I read my notes, I’m not sure if this means that we get donations from meeting and district matches to make $100. Like you, I thought the district was putting in $100 and anything from the meetings would be added to the $100.” under Raffles Basket for the AFG Convention.
MOTION: Accept January 24, 2009 Minutes with changes
Elaine put forth the motion; Barb seconded; Unanimous yeas. Motion passed.
Treasurer: (Barb)
Hospitality: (Michelle/Randi) Passed around sign-up sheet for July 25, 2009 meeting.
District Rep: (Bob) Passed out roster for updates. See Business below.
Alternate Rep: (Elaine) Thanked Raffle Basket Committee (Joe, Cathy & Judy) & GR’s. Basket included $652 of items.
Alateen Liaison: (Jim D.) 714-501-3435 www.scac.ws
• SCAC ’09 is the last weekend of June at UC Riverside
• Last chance picnic June 6, 2009 at Wardlow Park:
o Final collection for contribution for scholorships
MOTION: Alateen funds increase from $100 to $110
Joe put forth the motion; Elaine seconded; Unanimous yeas. Motion passed.
Intergroup WS Liaison: (Ammo) No Report
Business:
Finalized October Meeting Location
7/25/2009 Stimmler’s Home, 14881 Oaktree Cir, Huntington Beach
10/24/2009 Randi, 18222 Vanderlip Pl, Tustin (Holt/17th)
Status on the Raffle basket for the AFG Convention- Joe
• Provided financial report of 2009 AFG Raffle Basket-District 63-Expenses
• MVP-Marie
Status from the SCWS Committee Meeting in February 2009-Bob
Provided three hand-outs from February 21, 2009 Meeting:
• Handout 1: Bob summarized “Notes from the SCWS February 21, 2009 Area 4 (California South) Panel 49 Committee Meeting:
o Handout 2 (referenced in Handout1): Ad Hoc Committee for Recommendations on the Continuance of Action Committees
• Handout 3: Delegate’s Report by Sandie E
Theme for our new term-All
The following ideas were discussed for possible themes for the new term:
• Continue & expand support of Alateens
• Get up & Participate-Reach out to other groups for District 63 GRs and explain World Service
o Term 2003 to 2006 Theme was to “Reach out to 2 new groups” per GR
• Sponsor special event topics such as Alateen or sponsorship
o Public Outreach
o Special Events (unspecified)
o Special Events specializing in Alateen & Family
Straw poll for concentration: (items were listed & each attendee picked two)
16 Continue Support of Alateen
12 Reach out to other groups for District 63 GRs and explain World Service
4 Sponsor special event topics such as Alateen or sponsorship
The group decided to focus on the two top vote winners.
Begin to work on specifics of our outreach at July 25, 2009 Meeting
District 63 & a BLOG-Kim
Provided an example of a blog (district63.blogspot.com) for District 63 to post our information
MOTION: Motion to continue blog
Randi put forth the motion; Cheryl seconded; 16-yeas; 1 nay. Motion passed.
New Business:
• Support for Pre-teen/Alateen-Bernie
• What meetings are no longer in District 63 and have moved to District 64 (Spanish)?
• Al-anon support at Orange County Fair
Announcements: None
Closing: Meeting closed approx. 11:30am with the Serenity Prayer.
