DCM REPORT
Highlights of Area Meeting
MINUTES: CENTRAL SERVICE COMMITTEE DELEGATES MEETING
JULY 19, 2023
The meeting was opened at 7:00 pm by Chair, Ellen D., followed by the Preamble, Origin and Purpose and12 Traditions.
On a roll call there were 22 present including 9 Delegates, 10 members of the Steering Committee, the Area 30Delegate and 2 members of the staff.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Report was accepted. The Treasurer readthe financial report for June, 2-0.23.-Repmtaccep.t.
-Report from the Steering Committee:
• The 20238 Meeting list is ready for printing and will soon be made available. Pricing will stay at $1 each. Thecolor has not yet been decided.
• A "Hybid" code will be added to the 2024A meeting list. The code will be a camera emoji.
No reports from Public Information, Treatment or Corrections Committees.
Eastern Mass. Area Committee: Area 30 Delegate Suzanne S. gave a report. Suzanne explained the any proposed agenda item for the 74th General Service Conference must be submitted to the Area in writing nolater than September 15, 2023.
Old Business: None New Business: None.
Other Topics:
• -.'.fhe rn was a question-rngarding the 2025 lnternational Conference being held in Vancouver, British Columbia. There is concern as new Canadian law considers past OUI convictions as a felony which could impact someone from being able to attend. The advice was individuals concerned should contact GSO at 212-870-3400 or aa.org and connect with the International Conference staff person.
• Getting better involved with 9th Tradition service work will be discussed at next month's meeting.
Anniversaries: Jean K., West Roxbury Sunday Night Group celebrated 34 years. Jean was asked to speak about her service work in A.A.
Motion to Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Greg M., Secretary Staff: David H. & Jean K.
The following Groups were represented:
Allston Men's Sunday Arlington JustFor Today (Online)
Boston Mission Hill
Boston Not Forgotten
Brockton Sunday AM. in W. Bridgewater Hanson Unity
Jamaica Plain Green Street Men Milton/Hyde Park Rule 62 Saugus Serenity Sunday
DCM Report June 2023
If you would like to view the full official version of the meeting minutes
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNQbD87Bggr9KNphNP3USeL96cVyP-9N/view?usp=sharing
Technology/Website Committee still looking for willing participants to assist at assemblies and area meetings. No prior experience needed
Discussions about safety can be directed to the Area Chair. chair@aaemass.org
For info on safety, check out aa.org and type safety, links to safety pamphlet, yellow card etc etc
Open committee chairs: Archives, Website
Open committee alt chairs: Accessibilities, Archive, Grapevine, Messenger, Registrar, Technology, Website
Topics for September Workshop Assembly to Area Chair: chair@aaemass.org
Encourage Service Sponsorship. Come to an Area meeting to find a Service Sponsor
Delegates report PowerPoint can be found in the Area Chairs Document folder under 20230521 Assembly Folder → https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14RcIZzknJIGU3-q5WoCqIu4_aAcoksrE
New edition of Box 459, GSO quarterly newsletter. www.aa.org
GSO contributions address change. PO box 2407 James A. Farley Station, New York, NY 10116-2407
Groups should send contributions electronically at www.contribution.aa.org
GSO saves $2.67/transaction processing electronic vs mailed checks
Accessibilities working on a Homers pamphlet and amplification strategies for hard-of-hearing AA’s
Archives always looking for help cleaning storage unit
CPC outreach KEPRO EAP August 16, 11am-12pm
Grapevine received $352 to purchase La Vina books and subscriptions for District 27 event this Saturday June 24 in East Boston
Grapevine app $2.99 coming in September, there will be a daily quote and sobriety calculator
Money goes back to the Grapevine, which has historically operated at a deficit
Norfolk County Jail has had their first orientation for incoming commitments, will proceed monthly as needed.
STAR program looking for commitments. Unsure if this is Corrections or Treatment. Their district is dark so looking for surrounding districts to step up.
Commitments needed at Spectrum Weymouth, BMC Brockton CSS, Pine Street Residential, BMC South End, Victory Programs
Mass State Convention November 10th-12th Sturbridge Host Hotel
Planning Meetings held last Tuesday of odd numbered months and October on zoom.
Only three meetings left.
Contact aamastateconvention@gmail.com
617-823-5543
D12/13 “Slices of Service” successful event with speakers and pizza. Peak attendance of 65. Cost around $1400
La Vina Workshop June 24, 9am-4pm
983 Bennington St., East Boston
Anyone in Assisting with the search for area meeting location contact chair@aaemass.org
No updates. Chair was unable to make the area meeting
GSO bus day-trip Friday Oct 6. ~$75 contact altdelegate@aaemass.org
Join Area Mailing list at www.aaemass.org
Next area meeting June 28, 2023
If you would like to view the full official version of the meeting minutes
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNQbD87Bggr9KNphNP3USeL96cVyP-9N/view?usp=sharing
District 8 DCM Report
District 8 DCM Report April 17, 2023
NERF
● Burlington, MA June 2-4 @ Burlington Marriott
● $300 Stipends may be available for first-time in-person NERF attendees
● It will be 11 years before NERF returns to Mass
● Volunteers needed. 3rd Tuesday @ 7PM, April 18, May 16
● Zoom id: 849 9131 7479
● Sue W. - NERF2023Host@gmail.com
Website and Technology Committees Temporarily Merged
● Absolutely desperate for help running monthly area meeting and assemblies
● If these volunteers burn out, Area Committee will no longer be able to hold hybrid meetings and
assemblies● People who enjoy zoom convenience, consider volunteering time a couple times a year to help to
ensure continued zoom accessibility.● Website/Tech Committee 6PM 4th Thursday
● technology@aaemass.org
● website@aaemass.org
GSO Conference at the end of April
● Survey is still live on aaemass.org and aadistrict8ma.org
● Delegate Suzanne will be using the feedback to inform her vote at the General Service
Conference
Area needs Districts to assist with monthly Meetings/Assemblies
● Most dates are still available
● Area provides $2500 and insurance for the event.
● Area still needs to find a space for monthly meetings. Must be as accessible as possible.
● Needs districts to bring food to monthly meetings. Requesting budget from Area Chair but I think
it is $200
Treasury
● %’s for group contributions is being removed from the pamphlet “Where Money and Spirituality
Mix”.
Archives
● Any Safecrackers out there? Jean has a safe in archives and no one has the combination to get
in. No Questions Asked!!!● archives@aaemass.org
Traditions Workshop
● Tuesdays @6:30pm Tomorrow is Tradition 4
● Mary Jane - serviceseminar@aaemass.org or reach out to me Paul - pj.smith8289@gmail.com
AA Events
