Attendees: Mitchell L-G, Chair; Peter M.,Treasurer; Ted H., Literature; Dan C., Secretary; Mike O., Social; Todd R. and Jeff S., Newsletter/Website; John S., ISO.
The meeting was called to order at 5:34pm by the Chair with a moment of silence followed by Serenity prayer. Mitchell then read the statement of objectives.
2005 ISO MEETING
A) CHICAGO HOST FOR 2006 ISO MTG – March 3-5, 2006
Event will provide many service opportunities. InterGroup affirmed John’s proposal of four committees with co-chairs to cover the areas of (1) housing (2) venue (3) food (4) social/fellowship. Discussion about costs involved: ISO covers cost of venue and Sat. lunch; local group is on for two breakfasts, others costs. Suggestion to ask for short Business Mtg at regular mtgs to make individuals aware of and encourage involvement in service opportunities related to hosting ISO was received well; but group felt it was better to HOLD OFF until we have more clarity before going to groups.
(B) Mike and Peter gave an initial report on highlights of 2005 ISO mtg. ISO prioritized three issues to be brought back to local fellowships for feedback: (1) International convention open to all SCA members (2) Increased cooperation with other S-fellowships (3) 12 Step Coordinator (would deal with media, support fledgling mtgs, sponsorship and speakers bureau). Further discussion next month. Mike distributed copy of recently approved ISO literature, “Moving through Withdrawal”. Further discussion tabled to New Business section.
REPORTS
Secretary: Minutes for Feb 13th mtg were reviewed and accepted with two revisions: Todd R. also volunteered to work on hosting ISO; final total for bi-annual ISO collection was $122.
Treasurer: Still in transition process (signing checks, etc). Intergroup approved four signers: Peter, Mitchell, Mike and John. Suggestion to dedicate funds not used for ISO travel to costs of hosting was tabled to New Business.
Peter will present spread-sheet report at next mtg.
Literature: Ted has order some material and will order more. New pricelist available very soon.
Social: Mike reminded us a Movie & Pizza Nite – March 19th and reported that no one has yet volunteered to host a Memorial Day barbecue. PLEASE BRING THIS NEED TO ALL GROUPS. Future ideas: bowling night; possible reading of play “The Women”.
OLD BUSINESS
Website/ Newsletter: Todd and Jeff distributed latest version of “Conscious Contact” for comments. Two revisions: workshop title, “Internet & Recovery: Practical Tools” and under Announcements/ISO mention these are Future Items.
Will print 300 copies for distribution to sites.
Updated List of All “S” Chicago Mtgs – Peter presented updated list. Ted will include in newcomer packages.
Future Workshops: Ted/Todd/Peter
April 16th workshop on “Internet & Recovery” at IL. Masonic. Flyers ready soon. Dates already reserved for August wkshop (sponsorship) and January (14 ways to avoid slip).
Location of Day of Recovery: Mike – First comment was “Not Here”[BMUM]. Discussion about Il. Masonic (space concerns) or Bethlehem UCC (Diversey). DoR usually 2nd or 3rd wkend Oct.
Proposed Regional Weekend Recovery: on hold for now
Bylaw Review committee: “not done diddly yet”.
NEW BUSINESS
A) Motion approved to sell newly approved “Moving through Withdrawal” for $2 each; donate proceeds to ISO (for future printing costs). Ted offered to donate cost of making copies for sale. He will keep track of sales.
B) Motion approved to continue to accumulate funds (unused ISO travel/current year ISO designated) to cover costs of hosting ISO; and by late summer/early fall Co-chairs will submit budget to Intergroup for approval.
C) Observation shared @ increased attendance at Mtgs.
Meeting was closed at 6:30pm with a moment of silence and Serenity prayer. Next mtg will be Sunday April 3rd at 5:30pm at Berry United Methodist.
