DISTRICT 8 GSR MEETING  April 21, 2025

OPENING

Meeting opened at 6:58 PM, recorded via Zoom

Chaired by: Matt

The Declaration of Unity was read by all in attendance

The Mission Statement was read by the Chair

INTRODUCTIONS

In-person Attendees (20 total 16 in person, 4 Zoom)

Matt E - Chair, Rob - Monday Big Book, Christina - Alt DCM, Paul S – Member Braintree Young People, Alt Chair, Dave - Braintree Eye Opener, Mike - Secretary, Laurel - East Milton, Peter - Everybody’s Group, Courtney - Alt Weymouth Saturday Morning, Corrections Committee, Matthew - Interested AA, Doug - DCM, Stepping Out, Jeff - Alt Secretary, Jerry - Quincy Monday Night, Treasurer, Frank - Interested AA, Lisa - Farm Group, Mike C – Weymouth Saturday Morning

Zoom Attendees

Paul T - Alt Treasurer, Emily - Women of Hope, Greg M – Quincy Recovery, David - Fresh Start

ANNIVERSARIES

AA Birthdays/Anniversaries since last meeting:

-        Dave, 38 Years
 

READINGS

GSR Role, Tradition, and Concept were all read aloud.

GSR REPORTS

What’s going on with your groups?

-        Braintree Young People

-        Braintree Young People has moved back outside as of early April, making the group easier to find.

 MONTHLY REPORTS

Secretary Report - Mike - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:11

DCM Report - Doug, Christina & Paul - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:20

-        Area Updates & Motions:

-        District 8 will host the May 2026 Post-Conference Assembly; host positions remain open for September and 2026 assemblies.

-        AA website links have been updated, and the Service Manual price will increase starting May 1 (ordering info and PDF available online).

-        Avi was elected as Alternate Chair following legacy voting.

-        Motion passed to reimburse the Alt Tech Chair for mileage (4 opposed, no minority opinion shared).

-        Archives received approval to spend up to $500 on recording equipment for oral history projects.

-        Literature Discussions:

-        Living Sober, the most-sold AA book since 1975, has not been significantly updated and is missing content on topics like the internet, finding meetings, and podcasts.

-        Suggestions included revising the book (possibly retitling it) to reflect current social norms and help keep AA relevant amid perceived membership decline.

-        A vote was held to provide the Delegate with guidance on this update.

-        Other Literature Updates:

-        The 12 Concepts, currently in the Service Manual, were recommended for inclusion in future editions of the 12 & 12 or a new 12,12 & 12 publication—this suggestion was broadly supported.

-        Illustrated Concept 12 pamphlets and Big Book revisions are in progress.

-        For the Big Book update: 2,393 member stories were reviewed, narrowed down to 159 for further consideration, with plans to keep approximately 11 stories from the current 4th edition.

Treasurer Report – Jerry - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:29

-        Beginning balance as of March 1st: $5,013.03

-        Contributions: $254

-        Disbursements: ($65.00)

-        Ending balance as of March 31: $5,202.03 

-        Allocated funds per schedule: $2,000

-        Prudent reserve: ($500)

-        Available balance: $2,702.03

COMMITTEE REPORTS

-        Archives (Christina & Paul)

-        The next work sessions will be held on May 10th and 17th from 9 AM to 12 PM at Go Store It in Quincy.

-        The committee will bring poster boards to upcoming events to showcase their work.

-        Recording equipment has been purchased to begin conducting interviews.

-        Ahead of the Mass State Convention in November, they plan to visit different districts to recruit speakers.

-        Corrections (Courtney)

-        The committee is reaching out to facilities to offer free AA literature.

-        Volunteers are especially needed for the Friday Men’s Big Book meeting in Plymouth.

-        South Bay currently has no wait time for orientation if you’re looking to get involved quickly.

-        If you’re interested in Corrections service, you don’t need to be a speaker—there are other ways to help, like coordinating with facilities about literature.

-        Joint Treatment Facilities (Mike C)

-        The Area is exploring joining the Worcester Intergroup Calendar System, which helps track treatment commitments across different groups.

-        This system allows groups to see and sign up for available commitments, and shows which groups are bringing meetings into treatment facilities.

-        Registrar (Marie)

-        NA

-        Tech Committee (Paul)

-        Most of the discussion focused on the Area Assembly held on April 6.

-        There are ongoing issues with the Area 30 website calendar—they are working on a fix, but the Google Calendar version is functioning properly.

-        The next Area meeting will be held at the Local 103 Hall.

-        Financial approval was granted to cover travel for the Alt Tech Chair, ensuring two tech team members can be present at each Assembly.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

-        Braintree: Mike | Milton: Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Chris | Weymouth: Marie

OLD BUSINESS

-        Open Positions - aaemass.org for more information

-        Archives - (3rd Tues 7:30 pm) - Christina

-        Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN

-        CPC - OPEN

-        Grapevine - OPEN

-        Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - Mike C

-        Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN

-        Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN

-        Corrections - Courtney

-        Registrar - Marie

-        Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00 pm ) - OPEN

-        Technology - Paul S

-        Summer Solstice Slices of Service

-        Confirmed Details:

-        Date & Time: Saturday, June 21st, from 5:30–7:30 PM (access to the hall begins at 4 PM).

-        Location: Quincy Point Congregational Church (where the district meets).

-        Cost of Hall : $175 for the hall, though this will likely be waived if we help set up for their coffee event that morning.

-        Planning Notes (Still in Discussion):

-        Expecting around 75 attendees, though attendance could be 100+.

-        Pizza will be ordered from several local spots (Potentially: Bravo, Alumni, Schoolhouse); most of the $2,000 budget will go toward pizza and beverages.

-        Exploring options for air ventilation if the weather is hot.

-        Event structure (subject to confirmation at the May District meeting):

-        5:30–6:00 PM: Social Hour

-        6:00–7:00 PM: Speakers & Committee Chair presentations

-        7:00–7:30 PM: Closing Social Time

-        Permission given to Paul to begin reaching out to Committee Chairs about setting up their tables.

-        Promotion efforts include email blasts (every couple of weeks, coordinated by Matt) and inclusion in the bulletin.

-        PDF flyer in the works (Matt E.)

-        Final event details (including food, beverages, and schedule) will be confirmed at the May District meeting.

MONTHLY REMINDERS

-        Group Conscience meetings facilitator - serviceseminar@aaemass.org

-        Road Show - contact altchair@aaemass.org

-        Literature Price Schedule Effective January 22, 2025 

-        New in 2025, Our Primary Purpose Podcast from aa.org 

NEW BUSINESS

 NA

TABLED BUSINESS

-        NA

 WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

-        NA

 Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:04 PM

DISTRICT 8 GSR MEETING March 17,  2025

OPENING

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM, recorded via Zoom

Chaired by: Paul

The Declaration of Unity was read by all in attendance

The Mission Statement was read by the Chair

INTRODUCTIONS

In-person Attendees (22 total 10 in person, 12 Zoom)

Paul S – Member Braintree Young People, Alt Chair, Rob - Monday Big Book, Chris - Fresh Start, Marie - DCM, Fresh Start, Mike - Secretary, Peter - Everybody’s Group, Jerry - Quincy Monday Night, Treasurer, Doug - DCM, Stepping Out, Mike - Joint Treatment , Jeff - Alt Secretary

Zoom Attendees

Paul T - Alt Treasurer, Patrick – Good Shepherd, Courtney - Weymouth Sunday Morning, Kim - Everybody’s Group, Greg M – Quincy Recovery, David - Fresh Start, Kathy – Milton Highlanders, Christina - Alt DCM, Eldin - Area 30 Secretary, Matt - Rule 62, Maura - Walk the Talk, Emily - Women of Hope

ANNIVERSARIES

AA Birthdays/Anniversaries since last meeting:

-        None

READINGS

GSR Role, Tradition, and Concept were all read aloud.

GSR REPORTS

What’s going on with your groups?

-        Braintree Young People

-        Have been looking into solutions for taking online donations and came across Homegroup.Online

-        Paul S. recently watched a presentation for this financial solution

-        If anyone is interested in how this can help their group, please reach out to him

MONTHLY REPORTS

Secretary Report - Mike - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:17

DCM Report - Marie & Christina- report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:24

-        Christina & Marie attended the Area 75 monthly meeting virtually.

-        CPC (Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee): Interested in visiting local districts.

-        Treatment Committee: New commitment calendar is now available.

-        Corrections Committee: Some facilities now have digital tablets; additional AA volunteers are needed.

-        Accessibilities Committee: Currently in need of an alternate chair and a host for the September 14th Assembly.

-        General Service Contributions: Checks should now be made out to "GSC Eastern Mass."

-        The Hispanic District is welcoming new groups from the Springfield and Holyoke areas.

-        Discussion ongoing regarding potential district mergers; topic will be revisited at the DCM Roundtable on 3/24.

-        The next Pre-Conference Assembly is scheduled for 4/6.

Treasurer Report – Jerry - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:29

-        Beginning balance as of February 1st: 6019.91

-        Contributions: $299

-        Disbursements: ($605.88)

-        Ending balance as of February 28: $5,013.03

-        Allocated funds per schedule: $0

-        Prudent reserve: ($500.00)

-        Available balance: $4,513.03

COMMITTEE REPORTS

-        Archives (Christina & Paul)

-        Fred is the new Archives Chair.

-        A repository meeting was held on March 8th.

-        Four volunteers helped catalog Big Books, service manuals, and other materials—the storage locker is starting to get organized.

-        The committee encourages members to join them one Saturday a month for their work sessions from 9 AM to 12 PM.

-        The storage locker is located at Go Store It, next to the Quincy Adams train station.

-        Corrections (Courtney)

-        The committee experienced a Zoom bombing, but the tech team quickly resolved the issue.

-        They are discussing ways to spread the word and are seeking additional support.

-        The next Corrections Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday the 27th at 7 PM.

-        Joint Treatment Facilities (Mike C)

-        Last month’s meeting was cancelled for NERAASA

-        Registrar (Marie)

-        Updated information from the last Area Assembly has been entered into Fellowship Connection.

-        The committee is currently working with Districts 18 & 19 to clean up and update their databases.

-        Tech Committee (Paul)

-        The committee met in North Andover and conducted a walk-through for the upcoming Pre-Conference Assembly on April 6—everything is expected to run smoothly.

-        Setup included connecting the Owl, logging into Zoom, configuring surround sound speakers, and completing the AV setup.

-        The assembly will be Zoom accessible, and the link will be available on the website.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

-        Braintree: Mike | Milton: Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Chris | Weymouth: Marie

OLD BUSINESS

-        Open Positions - aaemass.org for more information

-        Archives - (3rd Tues 7:30 pm) - Christina

-        Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN

-        CPC - OPEN

-        Grapevine - OPEN

-        Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - Mike C

-        Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN

-        Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN

-        Corrections - Courtney

-        Registrar - Marie

-        Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00 pm ) - OPEN

-        Technology - Paul S

-        Spring Outreach Event Planning

-        Goal:

-        Increase participation, specifically targeting more GSR involvement.

-        Following District 10’s successful model, which hosted a 2-hour “Slices of Service” event to encourage service participation.

-        Event Details:

-        A motion passed to allocate $2,000 for a pizza party outreach event in June (to cover hall rental and food/beverage costs).

-        Proposed Date: Friday, June 21st

-        Next Steps:

-        A subcommittee has been formed (Paul T, Dave, & Chris) to finalize the hall and catering details ahead of the next district meeting.

-        NERAASA Stipends

-        Paul’s was reimbursed

-        75th General Service Conference

-       The final conference Agenda in Spanish and English for the 75th General Service Conference being held April 25-May 3 is now available on the website. 

MONTHLY REMINDERS

-        Group Conscience meetings facilitator - serviceseminar@aaemass.org

-        Road Show - contact altchair@aaemass.org

-        Literature Price Schedule Effective January 22, 2025 

-        New in 2025, Our Primary Purpose Podcast from aa.org 

-         

NEW BUSINESS

-        GSR Packet List: Download PDF 

-        New AA Service Manual 2024-2026:  Download PDF

TABLED BUSINESS

-        Redistricting

-        Discussion around reaching out to potentially Canton, Hyde Park & Roslindale about joining our district. 

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

-        No updates this month

Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:16 PM

DISTRICT 8 GSR MEETING February 17, 2025

OPENING

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM, recorded via Zoom

Chaired by: Matt E.

The Declaration of Unity was read by all in attendance

The Mission Statement was read by the Chair

INTRODUCTIONS

In-person Attendees (21 total 12 in person, 9 Zoom)

Matt – Chair, Rob - Monday Big Book, Scott - Quincy Mens, Christina - Fort Square, Alt DCM, David – Fresh Start, Mike - Secretary, Jim – South Shore Group, Paul S – Member Braintree Young People, Alt Chair, Peter – Everybody’s Group, Doug – Step it out, DCM, Mary Jane – Milton Eye Opener, Delegate Area 30, Jerry - Quincy Monday Night, Treasurer

Zoom Attendees

Jeff B – Alt Secretary, Greg M – Quincy Recovery, Mikey C – Weymouth Saturday Morning, Emily – Milton Women of Hope, Virginia – Alt delegate for area 30, Courtney – Weymouth Saturday Morning, Patrick – Good Shepherd, Kathy – Milton Highlanders, Kristen – Alt Milton Highlanders

ANNIVERSARIES

AA Birthdays/Anniversaries since last meeting:

• Doug - January 7th – 22 years

READINGS

GSR Role, Tradition, and Concept were all read aloud.

GSR REPORTS

What’s going on with your groups?

• No updates this month

•  

MONTHLY REPORTS

Secretary Report - Mike - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:14

DCM Report - Doug - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:15

• Next area business meeting will be held on 2/26. Agenda is posted online. 

• Topics will include:

  • NERAASA 2/21 - 2/23

  • New Podcast called “Primary Purpose” found here. 

Treasurer Report – Paul T. - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19

• Beginning balance as of January 1st: $6,383.49

• Contributions: $237.00

• Disbursements: ($600.58)

• Ending balance as of January 31: $6,019.91

• Allocated funds per schedule: ($869.89)

• Prudent reserve: ($500.00)

• Available balance: $4,650.02

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Archives (Christina)

  • Brian C. Archives Chair for the area passed away, and services were last week. 

  • Gene is taking over

  • Had first repository visit last week

    • Saw older books, including a copy of the March 1st, 1941 Edition of Saturday Evening Post. Christina took a photocopy of this if anyone is interested in seeing it. 

    • Put up new shelving & the code for the room is fixed

    • If anyone is interested in joining, just need to coordinate as it is a small storage unit. Reach out to Gene, Paul or Christina for more information. 

• Corrections (Courtney)

  • Had first meeting with new chair & secretary

  • Billerica Jail only having 3 meetings a month now. If anyone attended there, suggests going to a different district in Middlesex County to see if anyone is willing to chair or do a meeting. 

  • Juls (District 1&2): Going to Barnstable House of Corrections if anyone would like to join.

  • Fred (MCI Shirley): Puts out a weekly meeting at the Medium facility. If anyones interested in that, reach out, as it takes a while to get in. Doing orientation this Spring. 

  • Andrea (MCI Framingham): Looking for more women if anyone is interested. Coutrney has signed up for this in August and still hasn’t been approved. Reach out if anyone.
    
    

• Joint Treatment (Mike C)

  • Going to start to use the Worcester Intergroups Calendar system to fill the commitments for treatment centers. 

  • This is a very nice system that is going to help facilitate meetings and is going to take over the current Google Calendar. 

• Tech Committee (Paul)

  • Moving meeting back an hour so Paul can attend.

  • Going over the transition of email addresses to get into their different accounts

  • Scheduling a walk through for North Andover for next assembly to set up cameras, tech, etc so meeting can take place hybrid

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Braintree: Mike | Milton: Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Chris | Weymouth: Marie

OLD BUSINESS

• Open Positions - aaemass.org for more information

  • Archives - (3rd Tues 7:30 pm) - Christina

  • Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN

  • CPC - OPEN

  • Grapevine - OPEN

  • Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - Mike

  • Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN

  • Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN

  • Registrar - Marie

  • Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00 pm ) - OPEN

  • Technology - Paul S

• EACYPAA 

  • Was held 2/13 - 2/16 at Park Plaza in Boston

    • Hundreds of people attended all over the country.

    • Paul went to 2 panels, a whisper walk, Volunteered in hospitality suite

    • All in all was a really good experience

• Donations

  • $500 to Quincy Community United Methodist Church (Where Alcathons are held)

  • 200 to Quincy Point Congregational Church (Where GSR meetings are held)

• NERAASA Stipends

  • We have approved up to 10 reimbursements

  • If you have a receipt, bring to the GSR meeting and this will be reimbursed by the district
    
    
    
    
    

MONTHLY REMINDERS

• Group Conscience meetings facilitator - contact Mary Jane, Service Seminar Chair

  • serviceseminar@aaemass.org

• Road Show - contact Kevin G

  • altchair@aaemass.org

NEW BUSINESS

• 75th General Service Conference Committees

  • Discussed some agenda items which are mainly some proposed changes for the following topics: Professional Community, Corrections, Finance, Grapevine/La Vina, Literature. Policy/Admissions, Public Information, Report and Charter, Treatment and Accessibilities, Trustees, Archives, & International Conventions/Regional Forums

  • GSR’s are asked to bring the agenda items back to their groups and generate feedback for discussion to be held at the next assembly in North Andover

  • 2/3 vote needed in New York out of 135 members for all proposed changes

  • Agenda is on the district email, Doug will add to the website

• Spring event

  • Need to work with Registrars Office to get an updated list of all groups/meetings

  • As Chair, Matt will send out an email to the full GSR list to see if people respond and are interested in doing an event, whether it be a breakfast or lunch.

  • Will determine whether this is a worthwhile event depending on response

  • Idea from Paul to have this Spring GSR event be a breakfast half day event

• Pre/Post-Conference Event in 2026

  • A motion passed to hold the post-conference assembly in May 2026

TABLED BUSINESS

• No updates this month

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

• No updates this month

Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:20 PM

DISTRICT 8 GSR MEETING January 20, 2025

OPENING

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM, recorded via Zoom

Chaired by: Matt E. 

The Declaration of Unity was read by all in attendance

The Mission Statement was read by the Chair

INTRODUCTIONS

Attendees (18 total 15 in person, 3 Zoom)

Matt – Chair, Mike - Quincy Mens, Secretary, Scott - Quincy Mens, Christina - Fort Square, Alt DCM, Paul S – Member Braintree Young People, Rob - Monday Big Book, Chris – Fresh Start, Interested AA, Marie – DCM, Member of Fresh Start, Kelly – Fresh Start, Interested AA, Jim – South Shore Group, Jerry - Quincy Monday Night, Treasurer, Peter – Everybody’s Group, Patrick – Good Shepherd, DJ – Interested AA, Jeff – Alt Secretary,  , 

Attendees (3 Zoom), Paul T - Everybody’s Group, Alt Treasurer, Courtney – Weymouth Saturday Morning, Maura - Walk the Talk,

ANNIVERSARIES

AA Birthdays/Anniversaries since last meeting:

●      Paul T – 39 Years! (January 7th)

READINGS

GSR Role, Tradition, and Concept were all read aloud. Arrangements to be made.

GSR REPORTS

What’s going on with your groups?

●      Fresh Start – Recently lost Kenny S. This was a big loss to the AA community as he was a tremendous mentor and asset. Chris to be sending out information regarding services. 

MONTHLY REPORTS

Secretary Report - Mike - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:11

DCM Report - Marie - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19

●      Area Kickoff Assembly was held on Jan. 5, 2025 at Natick High School

○      Future meetings will be held at IBEW as opposed to Belmont

○      Flyer is out for the next Pre-Conference assembly, 

■      Will be held April 6th from 9am-4pm at the North Andover Senior Center.

 Treasurer Report – Paul T. - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:22

●      Beginning balance as of November 30: $4,830.35

●      Contributions: $2045.84

●      Disbursements: ($492.70)

●      Ending balance as of December 30: $6,383.49

●      Allocated funds per schedule: (601.99)

●      Prudent reserve: ($500.00)

●      Available balance: $5,281.50

●      Christmas & New Years Alcathons: 

○      Contributions: $1510.84

○      Expenses: ($1519.00)

○      Profit: ($8.16)

COMMITTEE REPORTS

●      Archives (Marie)

○      Last meeting was 12/17. Have had a few people from different districts come in to speak.

○      On 12/7 went to the repository in Quincy and are going to try to make 1-2 trips a month.

○      Christina will provide information if anyone is interested in going. 

○      Found a lot of really interesting items and are also accepting donations of any historic documents.

●      Registrar (Marie) 

○      Have a new registrar named Katie and she is getting acclimated to the new position

●      Corrections (Courtney)

○      Currently holding 4 meetings a month. 

○      Long process if you want to do corrections meeting, but reach out to Courtney if you are interested in getting involved.

●      Tech Committee (Paul)

○      Joining Tuesday 12/21 for the first time. 

 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

●      Braintree: Mike | Milton: Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Chris | Weymouth: Marie

○      Mike M. to visit Central Services for literature/pamphlets with $100 allocated budget

 OLD BUSINESS

●      Open Positions - aaemass.org for more information

○      Archives - (3rd Tues 7:30 pm) - Christina

○      Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN

○      CPC - OPEN

○      Grapevine - OPEN

○      Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - Mike

○      Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN 

○      Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN

○      Registrar - Marie

○      Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00 pm ) - OPEN

○      Technology - Paul S

●      XMAS + NY Alcathon

○      Church was very happy with the cleaning

○      Motion passed to donate $500 to the church (Quincy Community United Methodist Church)

○      Considerations for next year:

■      More than 1 point person

■      Lock box

■      Supplies for food

■      Considerations to update the raffle format

■      Things fell through for representative showing up 1 hour before their meeting

■      Google doc found here for documenting things that went well and areas of improvement for next year. 

●      EACYPAA (Updates from DJ With Bridgewater Triangle Group on Wednesday Nights)

○      EACYPAA XXI will be at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza 2/13-2/16

○      There will be dances, Comedy / Drag shows on top of meetings all day and nights

○      Limited amount of hotels available.

○      Tickets available on the website for $40. In person is $50.

○      Can donate a scholarship as well on the website

○      Information & Registration

●      District Road Show confirmed for Dedham Village - Sunday, Jan. 12, 7- 8pm

○      Patrick, Christina & Paul attended and was a very nice experience

○      Also did a commitment for District 4

○      Will stay open to more opportunities like this

MONTHLY REMINDERS

●      Group Conscience meetings facilitator - contact Mary Jane, Service Seminar Chair

○      serviceseminar@aaemass.org

●      Road Show - contact Kevin G

○      altchair@aaemass.org

NEW BUSINESS

-        Potential Spring event

-        Since hosting an assembly for this spring is off the table, this opens the door for a community event. 

-        An idea for a luncheon to spread the message to get more GSR’s was discussed

-        Consideration to fund $1000 for this luncheon

-        Will discuss more next meeting. 

-        Donation Motions Passed

-        $500 to Quincy Community United Methodist Church (Where Alcathons are held)

-        $200 to Quincy Point Congregational Church (Where GSR meetings are held)

-        Hosting Pre & Post Conference Assembly

-        We did miss the opportunity to host an assembly this year, but next meeting we will discuss potentially hosting in 2026.

-        NERAASA Stipends

-        Motion passed that if you attend the GSR meetings and bring a receipt, you can be reimbursed to attend NERAASA 2/21 - 2/23 to have to come to the GSR meeting to attend for free ($35/ticket) 10 stipends approved, receipts must be in by March 17 meeting.. In person or email reciept. 

TABLED BUSINESS

●      Pre or Post-Conference Assembly planning for 2026

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

●      $120 motion passed to purchase coffee air pots

Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:20 PM

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