Attendees: John S., Jeff S., Mike O., Miles H., Ted H., Thom G., Dan c., Mitchell L-G., Mike H.
The meeting was called to order at 5:34pm by temporary Chair, John. Following Serenity prayer, the Statement of Purpose, Traditions and “principles before personalities” were recalled.
CHAIR REPORTS
Secretary: Minutes of Feb 5th mtg were approved with following clarifications: No mention should be made in minutes of personally identifying information. Also Ted is Group Rep. for Monday noon Mtg.; Thom for Thurs. Mtg; and Mike H. for Friday Mtg.
Treasurer: Mitchell distributed financial report for monthly. Deposit of $118 in 7th Tradition monies.
Workshops: NEED TO RECRUIT INTERESTED MEMBERS for this committee at MTGS. Anyone interested should contact Ted.
Topics about “Replacement Behaviors” (e.g. Art) that are useful and stay within Traditions are OK.
Social: POSITION VACANT. Mitchell offered to host Potluck around end of month. Mike will explore tickets for Aretha Franklin concert at Ravinia.
Literature: Any group that needs Lit. should contact Ted. Literature is no longer being stored at NTAC.
Outreach: POSITION OPEN. Jeff offered to continue as webmaster. Will e-mail new “FAQ” for Intergroup feedback. Run Ads in Gay Chgo end of May to end of June. Idea was discussed of posting info about SCA on other websites. Group approved by acclamation small extra charge so that our current website registry would maintain webmaster’s personal anonymity. Todd sent word that April newsletter may deal with ISO Gathering report and Open Service Positions on Intergroup.
Day of Recovery: Mike O. and Ted volunteered to co-chair this Day. Intergroup approved enthusiastically. Mitchell distributed “Summary” of how planning process has worked in the past. Waiting to get confirmation from Unity church about site availability for October. Any suggestions about Guest Speaker – talk to Mike or Ted.
OLD BUSINESS
ISO 2006 Gathering/Chicago – Co-chair report next month from John and Joe. Financial expenses came in under budget. Mike summarized ISO discussion: about printing materials, need for prison outreach, Inter-Fellowship Forum, draft version of Characteristic @ Anorexia, results on proposed motions, and elections. Mike O. will serve as “Electronic Communications coordinator for ISO”.
*** EACH INDIVIDUAL GROUP MUST GIVE PERMISSION IF THEY WISH the DATE and LOCATION OF THEIR MTG TO BE POSTED ON ISO WEB-LIST OF MEETINGS.***
ISO REPS. for 2006-7 – Mike H. has volunteered. WE NEED ADDITIONAL ISO REP. Next year’s gathering will be held in Washington, DC on Feb 23,24,25. Currently we set aside $30 a month to cover transportation costs for ISO Reps.
OPEN SERVICE POSITIONS – Dan will write-up a sheet for each Meeting describing open service positions and inviting any members to take advantage of this Service opportunity.
CHAIR for April Intergroup – Miles graciously volunteered.
NEW BUSINESS
Intergroup discussed upcoming IML and Gay Games (mid-July). Mitchell volunteered to plan Social for IML weekend. Mike raised possibility of placing SCA info in materials for Gay Games/ offer extra mtgs? Next month, more info about S.A.S.H. October gathering in Chicago.
(meeting was extended for 5 minutes)
REMINDER: LOCATION OF INTERGROUP MTG. MOVING to Bethlehem UCC – 2746 N. Magnolia (Diversey just west of Racine) in Meeting Room – first floor of bldg. adjacent to church.
Meeting was closed at 6:35pm with a moment of silence and Serenity prayer. Next mtg is April 2nd at 5:30pm at BUCC – 2746 N. Magnolia. ALL ARE WELCOME.
(Business Mtg. approved keeping a $200 prudent reserve for upcoming months to pay monthly rent of $50.)
