Approved Minutes from January 28, 2012 Meeting

District 63 Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2012
At Judi's home in Costa Mesa

Minutes respectfully submitted: Kim LeBouton, secretary

Meeting began at 9:18am with Serenity Prayer

Introductions: DR, ADR, GR (8), AGR; Guests-Outgoing DR, ADR, Secretary, Hospitality, Alateen Liaison for a total of 16 in attendance

Readings:
Traditions – Lisa M (Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2010-2013)
Daily Reader – Elaine (Hope for Today)
Concept 12 – Graham (Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2010-2013)

7th Tradition: Joe passed the basket - $63 Collected

Reports:
Secretary: Kim read 9-29-2011
Motion to approve minutes as amended put forth by Lisa & Sarah seconded. Yeas-7; Abstains-4 Approved.
Treasurer: Joe read report.  Provided Al-Anon District 63 Group Contribution Form and District 63 Financial Report
Hospitality: Bob explained duties.
District Rep: Judy attended SOS in Glendale.  District 63 provided hospitality.
Alternate District Rep: Gwen unable to attend.
Alateen Liaison: http://www.scac.ws/
Intergroup WS Liaison: Not present and not sure who it is.

Business:
Nominate & Vote for Service Positions for term of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014
Secretary-Vicki will take over traditional piece
Hospitality-Lisa (1 yr)/Sharon
Alateen Liaison-Kathleen C
 
Explanation of Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual 2010-2013 and how to obtain a copy.
 
Set meeting date, time and place for 2012 (see right)
 
SCWS letters from Alateen theft-serious discussion about the theft and how to donate in this current environment. (Kim leaves meeting)

Raffle Baskets for AFG Convention:

It was decided that this would be left up to individual meetings to decide of they want to put together a basket

Theme for New Term:
Possibilities discussed:
1. Beginner Meetings - What is Al Anon All About
this was discussed at Sharing of Service, and it is uncertain how many there are in our district. The focus would be creating and mentoring these meetings.
2. Increasing Alateen Meetings
increase awareness and a workshop to increase effectiveness of Alateen sponsors
3. Public Outreach in Schools
It was decided that each rep would take these ideas back to their meetings and get group feedback about the focus.
A vote about the focus will be held at the April Meeting.
Wrap Up
Q: Can a GR also be an IR for a different meeting?

Judy will attend a committee meeting in Feb - email Judy with ideas/suggestions for hot topics for the assembly in May - judyp0285@yahoo.com

The Assembly in May will hold a vote for the Alateen Behavior Document - the SCWS blog has the document with opportunity for feedback

Meeting adjourned at 11:48am