Approved Minutes from January 23, 2010

District 63 Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2010
At the home of the Bob’s, Huntington Beach, CA

Minutes respectfully submitted: Kim L, District 63 Secretary

Meeting began at 9:15 with Serenity Prayer

Introductions: GR’s: 9; AGR’s: 2: DR; ADR; Secretary and Alateen Liaison. 15 Total Attendees

Readings: Traditions–Elaine (Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2006-2009); Daily Reader-Judy (Courage to Change); Concept 1–Gwen (Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2006-2009)

7th Tradition – Judy passed around basket and collected $39.

Reports:

Secretary: (Kim) Minutes read from October 24, 2009 District 63 mtg. Wrong word under c. Assemble shoud be Assembly; second h bullet should be a j; fix email address for Jim to jimdodat@yahoo.com.

MOTION: Accept October 23, 2009 Minutes with changes
Unanimous yeas. Motion passed.

Treasurer: (Judy) Paper Report Provided

Hospitality: (Michelle) Passed around sign-up sheet for April 17, 2010 meeting.

District Rep: (Bob)
• No formal report. Would be covered under New Business

Alternate Rep: (Elaine) No Report.

Alateen Liaison: (Jim D.) 714-501-3435 www.scac.ws
• Announced SCAC ’10
• Provided many flyers for fundraisers. All flyers available at www.scac.ws.
• Michelle explained Last Chance Picnic

Intergroup WS Liaison: (Jaime) No Report

Business:

Forum Subscriptions Contest-Bob
• May Assembly mtg will announce District that will win the skit
• District 63-37 confirmed subscriptions as of this meeting date.
• History of area decision to push Forum subscription was explained.

Verify Pre-teen/Alateen Sponsors are certified-Approval still in place.

Work on Specifics on the Themes for this new term (Alateen Support and GR Outreach/Explain World Service) – All
• Kathi, the records person at Area Service Board, will provide information of all GR's.
• Elaine to track down old district blurb on our past “Reach out to GR Appeals.”
• Host a workshop on How to Be a GR: Maybe an all day conference or part of SOS. Possibly offer up a meeting topic of Service with emphasis on the GR to our local meetings. Reminder: David B leads a workshop prior to Assembly meetings.

MOTION: In 2010, we will reach out to different meetings without a GR in District 63 and explain world service. In 2011, we will have two offerings: 1) a “GR” workshop”; 2) Provide a representative from district 63 to do a 10 minute share regarding GR Service.

Elaine put forth motion and Sarah seconded. Unanimous yeas.

• Committee for 2010 part of the motion: Elaine, Colleen, Cathy

Raffle Basket for AFG Convention

Love Gifts

Hot Topics for Next Assembly-Send Bob suggestions-Small token to our delegate from district. This year we will not participate.

2010 Meetings Date: Quarterly Meetings from 9am to noon
January 23, 2010 14881 Oaktree Circle, Huntington Beach
April 17, 2010 18222 Vanderlip Place, Tustin (Holt/17th)
July 17, 2010 14881 Oaktree Circle, Huntington Beach
October 16, 2010 18222 Vanderlip Place, Tustin, CA (Holt/17th)