Attendees: Mike O.,Chair Jeff S.,Treasurer Bob E.,Social
Dan C.,Secretary Peter M.,ISO Todd, Literature John S.
The meeting was called to order at 5:36pm 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 Dec 5th mtg were approved.
Treasurer: Jeff presented the financial year wrap-up report. Some concerns (ISO lost $500 in 2004, 7th Tradition down $900); but not crisis. After discussion, group chose to keep level of our ISO contribution at current 25% (in addition there is a twice yearly direct appeal). Recommendation accepted to revise prices of Literature to reflect postage/shipping costs.
Literature: Todd updated group. Fourfolds and newcomers packs will be given to TPA. Motion passed to continue practice of donating Newcomer packs to our Mtgs without charge. Todd will do inventory of materials; donate out of date to other service organizations.
Social: Holiday Social went fine. Bob is seeking IDEAS for Jan and Feb Social and/or person willing to HOST an Event. Please mention at mtgs.
OLD BUSINESS
A) Peter and Mike are reps for ISO gathering in February. Each committee is asked to submit a written summary of activity to share with others during ISO. Our Feb 13th mtg will consider issues on ISO agenda.
B) Website/ Newsletter: Todd shared that he is starting on March newsletter. High praise for previous issues; helpful to newcomers. Are we using the copies being made effectively? Biggest challenge is distribution: make sure each SCA mtgs is getting copies of newsletter. At April mtg, Intergroup reps will go over distribution list; have chance to make commitment. Jeff shared that since Reader started publishing our Ad, traffic on the website has nearly doubled. Jeff presented copy of report for ISO on our Communication initiatives this past year.
Motion was made and accepted to extend mtg by 15 min. with one abstention.
C) Peter shared copy of updated list of all “S” mtgs. Will add dates for SIA mtgs. Thanks, Peter!
D) Bylaw Review Committee: Mitchell, John and Dan have not yet met. Task includes: consider whether to add additional chairs, e.g. position of Program chair; or to clarify various roles.
E) Committee for Future Wkshops: Ted already expressed interest. Todd and Peter volunteered. Good solid base. Todd will call Ted about next step: make contacts to set date/place; get ball rolling.
F) No new info on other items.
NEW BUSINESS
We shared our current intentions for upcoming elections of officers. WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO CONSIDER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY at mtgs (other SCA-related business). Personal contact is best.
Shared thoughts about decline in numbers at SCA mtgs: quality of energy in rooms; lots of people don’t see any more; some moved to SLAA – dating/relationships focus; lots of graduates; problem of sameness; addiction still a problem out there; problem of Venue (locations)????
Meeting was closed at 6:43pm with a moment of silence and Serenity Prayer. Next mtg will be Sunday Feb 13th at 5:30pm at Berry United Methodist.