Minutes of GSR Meeting

October 15, 2008   7:00 p.m.

63 Degrees

18 GSR’s Present

Jim opened meeting with Serenity Prayer.

Jeri read Preamble, Rocky read Tradition Ten, John read Concept Ten

 

DCM REPORT: Jim gave schedule of upcoming events .Noted that Richard is our new Alternative Delegate for the District

 

TREASURERS REPORT: Jeanne read off Treasurer Report and we have ended with a balance of 770.75 in our account, still leaving the Prudent Reserve of 3000.00

 

ALKATHON: Steve stated we have a new hall this year for the District 13 Alkathon. We will be at the Community Center in Hudson. Due to the location we will be having rides to Hudson from Nashua every hour to accommodate those without vehicles

 

BRIDGING THE GAP: Part of Treatment

     

CORRECTIONS: Eric resigned

 

FUNCTION COMMITTEE: Eva reminded group of upcoming Function October 18th at the Unitarian Universal Church from 1:00 to 4:00, starting with a Tag Meeting then dogs and popcorn and board games to follow.  The United Methodist Church on Arlington St. in Nashua is where the Nov 22nd. Area Inventory Convention will be held. Looking for volunteers to help set up.

 

GRAPEVINE: Vacant

                         

 HOTLINE: Andy M. informed us calls are being answered, they are receiving about 12 calls weekly and mostly people looking for local meetings.

 

LCMS: Deb  attended a few meetings last month.

 

NEWSLETTER: Andy thanked the GSR’s again for getting the Newsletters out there.

 

PI/CPC (Public Information Corporation for the Professional Community) Tony is looking for new ideas where to provide needed literature to people in the community.

              

REGISTRAR: Rocky is expecting the GSR Packets at any time.

 

 TREATMENT: Nancy delivered 200.00 in books and literature to West Campus Treatment Facility in Nashua, they are extremely grateful for our help.

 

WEBMASTER: John is posting Newsletter and GSR Minutes on the Web. The majority of hits are for meetings, newsletters and weekly activities. Go to www.nhaa13.org

 

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OLD BUSINESS: Reminder of Volunteers needed for set up at the Area Inventory Convention, November 22nd here in Nashua at the United Methodist Church on Arlington St.

Eric has resigned from his duties as Correction Chair.

 

NEW BUSINESS: Jim reminded the group that Friday night we are hosting a coffee and pizza get together for Unity Weekend at Harbour Homes in Nashua starting at 7:00 pm.

 

Andy M made a motion to send 385.75 to Area and 385.00 to GSO, 2nd by Deb.

Discussion was made to keep remaining funds available for the upcoming Alkathon.

Vote was taken (5 in Favor and 13 oppose 0 abstained).   Motion Denied

 

Donna made a motion to have the Group do a District Inventory , Andy M second. Vote was taken all in favor and 0 oppose. Motion Made

 

Deb made a motion to send 60% to Area and 40% to GSO of the 770.75 in treasury instead of previous motion made by Andy M. Andy M. second this motion.

Another vote was taken with results of (6 in favor and 10 oppose) Motion denied

 

Andy M. handed out meeting procedures called “Roberts Rules” It is a Parliamentary Procedure used to conduct business meetings with orderly conduct.  Andy M. made a motion to Consider adopting these rules during GSR Meetings in the future. Andy second (16 in favor and 1 oppose) Rocky opposed saying “district has worked fine the way it is”

 

Final motion by Tony made to distribute treasury funds of 500.00 with 60% to Area and 40% to GSO, leaving a balance of 270.75. Discussion once again to keep a reserve for the Alkathon. Deb 2nd (5 in favor and 11 oppose) Motion denied Again

 

 

Jim made motion to adjourn, Rocky 2nd all in favor.

Meeting ended at 8:45

 

 

Michelle H.  Secretary cell # 566-2731