Attendees: Mike O.,Chair Jeff S.,Treasurer Bob E.,Social Dan C.,Secretary Ted H, DoR Peter M.,ISO
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by the Chair with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. Mike O. then read the statement of objectives.
REPORTS
Secretary: Minutes of Nov 7th mtg were accepted with one correction (church rental for Day of Recovery is $300).
Treasurer: Jeff S. reported a total of $2800 (outstanding bills for approx $150). 7th Tradition income for 2004 is down @ $600. Motion to contribute 15% of income to ISO next fiscal year tabled until next mtg. Bi-annual collection for ISO will be taken up during January.
Literature: Jeff reported for Todd. New copies of “Hope & Recovery” and Meditation books have arrived. Fifty copies of fourfolds will be given to TPAN as resource info for their outreach programs.
Social: Dec. social will be on Dec 25th – a sing-along/video nite at Joe S. home. Contact Bob ASAP if anyone interested in seeing Laramie Project.
OLD BUSINESS
A) By group conscience and vote, decision was made to find new person as our second representative for Feb. ISO mtg so that Chicago would be well-represented in proceedings. Dan will inform Jeff R on behalf of group thanking him for his service. Mike was nominated as replacement and accepted.
B) Jeff S. reviewed Dec. newsletter with group; fine-tuned a few details about holiday mtgs. The Reader is going to publish our ads.
C) Intergroup accepted proposal to move date our Feb mtg to Feb 13th so we will be able to respond to agenda items for ISO mtg as a group.
D) Peter is working on updating all “S” Chicago mtg list. Lots of changes; big project. Motion passed to include SIA mtgs on listing.
E) Bylaw Review committee has not yet met. Mike O. sent copy of current bylaws to John, Dan, Mitchell (and additional background info). One focus is officer positions: such as possible program chair. Also what is best way to deal with Website/Newsletter position? Review Committee can bring whatever proposals they see fit back to Intergroup for consideration.
F) Future Workshops: Ted expressed interest. We will keep recruiting additional members.
G) Choose location for Day of Recovery: Bob expressed interest. We will keep seeking additional members. (Peter interested in helping with one of the above.)
GROUP REPS PLEASE EMPHASIZE THE BENEFITS OF THESE SERVICE OPPORTUNITES – and give personal encouragement to consider involvement in Intergroup.
Motion was made/accepted to extend mtg by 10 minutes.
H) Idea for regional weekend of recovery was discussed. Suggested made to bring this up at ISO gathering to see if there is shared interest.
NEW BUSINESS
A)SCANNER is in desperate need of material – esp. about “healthy sexuality” and “long-term sobriety”. Group Reps asked to mention this at mtgs. Anyone interested should contact either Peter or John S.
B)Proposal made that each committee chair/group rep. Bring a written mini-review of the past year to January mtg. Detail is helpful so this can be shared at ISO gathering.
Meeting was closed at 6:40pm with a moment of silence and Serenity prayer. Next mtg will be Sunday Jan 9th at 5:30pm at Berry United Methodist.