SECRETARY REPORT
DISTRICT 8 GSR MEETING from April 17, 2023
Attendees (in person) Chris G- Fresh Start, Paul S- Quincy YP, Jeff B- Monday Big Book (Alt), Jean- Braintree Tuesday Night, Mark- Walk the Talk, Jerry- Quincy Monday Night, Doug H- Tuesday Night Steppin Out- Matt E- Monday Big Book, Mike- Quincy Mens, Kim- Milton Farm Group, Matt- Interested AA, , ,
Attendees (Zoom) Marie R- Fort Square, Courtney- Weymouth Sat. Morning, Robyn G- Avalon, Matt J- Rule 62
Meeting opened 7:05 PM, recorded via Zoom
AA Birthdays / Anniversaries since last meeting:
● Mark: 28 years!!
GSR Reports: What’s going on with your groups?
● Jerry: reminder for Quincy Monday Night changed meeting hours (May 1, 2023)
○ Beginners 6:30p - 7:15p
○ Speaker meeting 7:30p - 8:30p
● Paul S: Quincy Young People - losing a lot of meetings at Salvation Army (closed Monday holidays)
○ Considering looking for a new hall
● Chris G: Fresh Start Considering looking for a new hall
○ Voting Monday
○ Options are: Stay put, Move to Knights of Columbus, or Merge with Quincy (Wednesday)
● Paul S: recently attended Burn the Boat
○ Group elected GSR, Alt GSR
Monthly Reports -
Secretary Report - Jeff B - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:18
● Reviewed March GSR Reports
○ QMN schedule change
● Reviewed March Secretary Report
○ Paul S - Good Shepherd meeting GSR feedback
○ NERASSA Albany discussion (stipend allocation)
○ Committee reports: CPC new chair (Pam)
○ Joint Treatment Facilities guest speaker (Mark)
● Reviewed DCM Report- Posted on line as well.
○ Paul S attended Area meeting as Interested AA
■ Discussion/approval of budget
■ Technology team seeking help/volunteers
■ Paul to share meeting minutes when available
■ Belmont location to be moved; new location TBD
● Reviewed Treasury Report
○ Available Balance: $2834.41a fter prudent reserv e
DCM Report - Paul S - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:34
● Take from pauls email
● NERF (New England Regional Forum) - June 2-4, Burlington MA
○ 11 years before NERF returns to Massachusetts
○ Seeking volunteers
■ April 18, 7p
■ May, 7p
■ Zoom ID: 849 9131 7479
○ Stipends available
● Website and technology committees have been temporarily merged
○ Very understaffed; concern that with so few people involved are overburdened and could burn out, resulting in the end of hybrid meeting support
● GSO conference end of this month
○ Survey remains available (and highly recommended) @ www.aaemass.org
○ Share to groups – Link: Survey
● “Where Money and Spirituality Mix” pamphlet to remove suggested percentages
○ Group Conscience decision how to allocate
● Archives has a safe that needs to be cracked - no questions asked
○ Safe is in the Archives, nobody knows the combination
Treasurer - Paul S - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:35
● Beginning Balance: $3361.21
● Expenses (Rent): $30.00
● Incoming Monies: $48.20
● Allocated Funds: $0.00
● Available Balance: $2834.41
Committee Reports
Grapevine - Sarah (QMN)
● N/A
Cooperation w/ Professional Communities (CPC) - Kim (Milton Farm)
● Literature for Randolph and Milton PD - Kim
● Matt note Literature needed at Braintree PD - Mike
Community Outreach
● Braintree: Mike | Milton: Kim B | Quincy: David | Randolph: Kim B | Weymouth: Marie
Old Business
● Open Positions
○ Archives - ( 3rd Thurs 7:30pm) - OPEN
○ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
○ Chair – OPEN
○ Alt Treasurer – Newly OPEN
○ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
○ 2 -DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - OPEN
○ Grapevine - - OPEN
○ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
○ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
■ Robyn G to attend May 1st meeting
○ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
○ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…
○ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
● Pre-Conference Assembly recap
○ Plain Language translation of Big Book
■ Suzanne will be able to preview and report back to Districts
○ Safety in the Rooms
■ Does AA need to take a stance?
● Traditions Workshop
○ Tuesdays, 6:30p
○ Contact either Mary Jane (serviceseminar@aaemass.org) or Paul S (pj.smith8289@gmail.com) for info
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
● GSR Packets: Click to get your GSR Packet PDF
● Post-conference assembly - May 21, 2023
○ Website not yet available
● Discussion on hosting a future assembly
○ Suggestion to consider hosting something spring 2024 (either March or May)
○ Fall event + Holiday Alcathons = a lot of volunteering requirements
○ Look into facilities to review at May 2023 GSR meeting; possible vote
■ North Quincy HS (Chris), Abigail Adams (Doug), Quincy HS (Kim), Quincy College (Jean), Curry College (Mike)
■ Breakout rooms necessary, advising at least 4
● Discussion on Fall event
○ Vote to host 3rd event: motioned, seconded, passed (8:06p)
■ Will discuss event options at May 2023 GSR meeting
■ Food trucks?
● Jerry notes that pre-Covid, District would host both events
● Paul S notes that District 7 would likely contribute to assembly hosting tasks
Tabled Business
Goals for 2022/23
● Continue building Group participation in Area activities
○ No new suggestions; item remains open
What’s on your mind:
● Doug: Area 30 newsletter available for subscription on www.aaemass.org
● Chris (for Jimmy P): Serenity Breakfast sponsored by Cohasset Lifeboat Group
○ Buffet breakfast & speaker
○ 8:30a - 10:30a
○ Tickets $25
○ Seats available
Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:20pm
DISTRICT 8 MEETING
MARCH 20, 2023
Location: Quincy Point Cong. Church, 444 Washington St., Quincy
Officers Attending:
Chair: Chris G.
Secretary: Jimmy P.
Alt. Secretary: Jeff B.
Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm & opened with a Moment of Silence followed by the Declaration of Unity, Statement of Acceptance, and the Mission Statement were read. After Anniversary the GSR Role, Traditions and Concepts were read. Meeting was hybrid and recorded.
Introductions
Attendees (in person)
Chris G - Fresh Start, Jeff B - Monday Big Book (Alt), David - Fresh Start, Paul S - Quincy YP, Doug - Steppin Out Tuesday, Jerry - Quincy Monday Night, Jimmy - Quincy Walk the Talk, Bob - Interested AA, Marie - Fort Square, Matt - Monday Big Book, Mark - Walk the Talk
Guests Suzanne - Delegate to Area 30, Virginia - Area 30 Chair
Attendees (Zoom)
Steve P - Snug Harbor, Kim B - Milton Farm, Robyn G - Avalon
Anniversaries since last meeting:
Doug: 20 years!
Jimmy: 8 years on March 14 (Pi Day)
GSR Reports What’s going on with your groups?
Jerry - Quincy Monday Night revised meeting hours
Beginners 6:30p - 7:15p
Speaker meeting 7:30p - 8:30p
Effective Monday, May 1
Monthly Reports - presented, Motions to accept, and voted
Secretary Report - Jim P - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:16
Celebrated 33 years for Kim
QMN proposed changed hours
Paul S - Good Shepherd meeting GSR feedback
NERASSA Albany discussion (stipend allocation)
Committee reports: CPC new chair (Pam)
Joint Treatment Facilities guest speaker (Mark)
Group decision to highlight Open Positions
Mandy added to Community Outreach (Quincy)
DCM Report - Chris G - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19
N/A: Position technically OPEN as of March 20 meeting
Paul S attended Area meeting as Interested AA
Discussion/approval of budget
Technology team seeking help/volunteers
Paul to share meeting minutes when available
Belmont location to be moved; new location TBD
Treasurer - Paul S - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:20
Beginning balance: 3171.36
Contributions: 474.85
Disbursements: 330.00
NERAASA stipend: 300.00
Rent: 30.00
Ending balance: 3316.21
Less Prudent Reserve: 500.00
Available balance: 2816.21
Committee Reports
Grapevine - N/A
Cooperation w/ Professional Communities (CPC) - Kim (Milton Farm)
Booking new outreach
Corrections Chair (Margaret)
Margaret contacted Chris G, Doug H directly for interested AAs to visit corrections facilities
Community Outreach
Braintree: Kim B | Milton: Jay, Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Kim B | Weymouth: Marie
General Service Assembly
Suzanne S (Area 30 Delegate) - spoke to group to highlight upcoming General Service Conference in New York City
High-level review of Conference agenda
84 items (14 new)
Agenda items originate at Group level
Advisory items/votes from Conference go to General Service Board for review
General Service Board generates quarterly updates on in-process items
Questions can be emailed to delegate@aaemass.org
Delegate information available in “Delegate Notes” section of www.aaemass.org website
Area 30 pre-conference assembly, March 26, 2023, 9:15a - 4:00p
Lowell Catholic High School
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
Committees Positions Volunteer(s)
Archives - ( 3rd Thurs 7:30pm) - OPEN
Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
Chair - OPEN
Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
Grapevine - - OPEN
Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…
Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
Community Outreach (spreading AA literature around police stations, hospitals)
Braintree: Kim B | Milton: Jay, Mike | Quincy: David | Randolph: Kim B | Weymouth: Marie
OLD Business
Open Positions
2023-2024
DCM (3)
Meetings: last Wed. each month
Assemblies (x5 annually)
Tabled, to be kept as Old Business
Alt Chair
Monthly Reminders - Updates
Group Conscience meetings facilitator - contact Mary Jane, Service Seminar Chair
serviceseminar@aaemass.org
Road Show - contact Kevin G
altchair@aaemass.org
NEW Business:
Marie: NERAASA recap
Big THANK YOU to District and Area for stipend to be able to attend
Lot of Fellowship and breakout rooms
Great exposure to how Northeast region discusses Area matters
Area hosting upcoming NERF in Burlington, MA, June 2-4
Chris, Paul S, begin inventory literature for potential replenishment
Work ongoing
Central Services literature price change effective June 1
GSO literature price change effective April 3
20% for books
30% for pamphlets
E-books pricing will increase, timing TBD
First increase since 2014
Tabled motion from previous meeting: purchasing replacement literature after price change (effort to support GSO)
Motion retracted
What’s on your mind:
Paul S: emphasizing efforts to visit 1 Group per month; discuss GSR representation
Doug notes that it is possible that some meetings choose to not have GSR
Jimmy P: Quincy Serenity Breakfast
Saturday April 29, 8:30-10:30 am
Tirrell Room in Quincy, 254 Quarry Street
$25/person for full, hot, buffet breakfast and two great AA speakers
Virginia: seeking volunteers for upcoming Assemblies
Tabled Business
Goals for 2022/23
Continue building Group participation in Area activities
No new suggestions; item remains open
Address upcoming calendar (Alcathons, Fall outing, etc.) in April meeting
Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:28
*** Meeting ended at 8:28 ***
DISTRICT 8 MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Location: Quincy Point Cong. Church, 444 Washington St., Quincy
Officers Attending:
Chair: Chris G.
Secretary: Jimmy P.
Alt. Secretary: Jeff B.
Treasurer: Paul T.
Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm & opened with a Moment of Silence followed by the Declaration of Unity, Statement of Acceptance, and the Mission Statement were read. After Anniversary the GSR Role, Traditions and Concepts were read. Meeting was hybrid and recorded.
Introductions
Attendees (in person)
Chris G Fresh Start, Paul T Everybody’s Group, Mandy Fresh Start, Paul S Quincy YP, Jeff B Monday BB, Jerry QMN
Matt - interested AA, Jim P Miracles on Sat., Mark - Walk the Talk
Attendees (Zoom)
Robin G Avalon, Mark P Joint Treatment, Mike M Quincy Mens’ Wed, Steve P Snug Harbor
Kim Milton Farm, Ashley East Milton
Anniversaries since last meeting: Kim B. = 33 years
GSR Reports What’s going on with your groups?
GSR Reports: What’s going on with your groups?
QMN (Jerry): March 13 - Business Meeting re: proposed time change
beginners 6:30 - 7:15
regular 7:30 - 8:30
recommend 1.5 months advance notice to Central Services
Milton Farm Group (Kim): intend to make Memorial Meeting annual occurrence
Good Shepherd: Paul S to visit upcoming Business Meeting to discuss GSR
Monthly Reports - presented, Motions to accept, and voted
Secretary Report - Jim P - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:18
Secretary Reports available online (www.aaemass.org)
Upcoming NERAASA, Feb 25-26 in Albany, NY
Noted stipends may be available; communicate with Area, District
GSR outreach to groups whenever attending; driving participation
Alcathon debrief w/ recommendations
Recommendation (Matt): bring printed Secretary Report?
DCM Report - Chris G -
N/A
Position considered OPEN as of Feb. 20 GSR meeting
Treasurer - Paul T - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19
Beginning Balance: 2981.36
Contributions: 220.00
Disbursements
Rent: (30.00)
Allocations per schedule: (600.00)
NERAASA stipend (300 x2)
Prudent Reserve: (500.00)
Ending Balance: 2071.36
Committee Reports
▪ Cooperation w Professional Community (CPC) - Kim (Milton Farm)
New chair: Pam Bradley
Reaching out to nursing/medical schools
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities Committee (JTFC) Mark (Alt. Chair attending District mtg)
Making tour of districts
Inquiring whether a Treatment Chair position currently held
Notable increase with Detox & Treatment Facilities to have AA bookings
If facilities reach out to district, please consider working with Joint Treatment
Email: treatment@aaemass.org
Chris G recommend helping develop facility contact list (name, email, phone, etc.)
▪ Corrections Committee has a new chair Margaret (email = corrections@aaemass.org )
Seeking interested AAs to visit corrections facilities
For More Information Visit the Area 30 Website or Links in Our Website
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Grapevine - - OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
Community Outreach
Braintree: Kim B | Milton: Jay, Mike | Quincy: Mandy | Randolph: Kim B | Weymouth: Marie
OLD Business
Open Positions
2023-2024
DCM (3)
Meetings: last Wed. each month
Assemblies (x5 annually)
Tabled, to be kept as Old Business
Alt Chair
Monthly Reminders - Updates
Group conscience meetings facilitators - Katherine: Service Seminar Chair
Road Show - contact Chris G
NEW Business:
GSR Packets (available on district website for download)
Area 30 delegate - Suzanne S
Potentially join Mar. 20 GSR meeting to discuss agenda for 2023 General Service Conference
Area 30 pre-conference assembly, March 26, 2023, 9:15a - 4:00p
Lowell Catholic High School
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
<<< ALL ASSEMBLIES ARE CURRENTLY HYBRID>>>
$300 stipend from Area cannot be combined with $300 stipend from District
Stipend recipients expected to cover expenses in excess of $300
Required to track expenses, submit receipts
April 3rd - literature price increase (see aa.org for new list)
District to review on-hand literature, books etc.
Consider placing order before price change
Motion: wait until after price change to place order (to protect GSO budget), seconded
Yay = 4
Nay = 7
Motion does not pass
Paul S - plan to attend next Area Monthly Meeting
What’s on your mind:
N/A
Tabled Business
Goals for 2022/23
Drive for DCM
Drive for GSRs
Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted 8:30
*** Meeting ended at 8:30 ***
DISTRICT 8 MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2023
Meeting Date: 1/16/2023
Location: Quincy Point Cong. Church, 444 Washington St., Quincy
Officers Attending:
○ Chair/DCM: Chris G.
○ Secretary: Jimmy P.
○ Alt. Secretary: Jeff B.
○ Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm & opened with a Moment of Silence followed by the Declaration of Unity, Statement of Acceptance, and the Mission Statement were read. After Anniversary the GSR Role, Traditions and Concepts were read. Meeting was hybrid.
Introductions
Attendees (In Person)
Chris G
Fresh Start
Jimmy P.
Miracles
Gerry
QMN
Mandy
Fr. Start
Mike
Quincy Mens’ Wed
Marie
Fort Sq.
Mark
WTT
Attendees (Zoom)
Steve P
Snug
Jamie H
Q. Rec.
Matt J
Rule 62
Kim
Farm Grp.
Deb R
SS Group
Deirdre
Sun. Ser.
Jeff B.
MBB
Paul S
QYP
Anniversaries since last meeting:
Marie 12/1 = 10 years
Gerry 8/22 = 29 years
GSR Reports What’s going on with your groups?
Kim, Milton Farm Group
Milton Farm Group will host a Memorial Meeting on Saturday 2/11/23 @12-1:30 to honor the lives of the people from their group who have passed. Food will be served.
Monthly Reports - presented, Motions to accept, and voted
Secretary Report - Jimmy P - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:15
● Alcathons were a success for the most part
● Alt Chair, DCM (x3) remain OPEN
● Doug’s last meeting as Chair
● Meetings will continue to be hybrid, equipment to be purchased for that purpose
● Serenity Breakfast on 1/7/23 at Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, Quincy.
DCM Report - Chris G - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:17
● NERAASA (New England + Northeast US) February 25-26, Albany NY
● Flyer and pre-registration information available
● Stipends (lodging, fuel) may be available, contact Chris G
Treasurer - Paul T - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19
● Beginning balance: $3062
● Alcathon came in under budget.
● Zoom Acct. and A/V Equipment came in under budget
● Alcathon generated about $1500 in donations
● Well over 1,000 people attended the events (XMas=714, NYE=635)
● Ending balance: $2481
Committee Reports
▪ Cooperation w Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm)
Kim (Milton Farm)
● Continue to do outreach, trainings
● Nothing new to report except changing of chair people
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Grapevine - - OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
Community Outreach
-Mandy asked about what Community Outreach is.
-Chris explained that each of the towns in the district has a member responsible for
distributing AA literature to facilities like hospitals, police stations, etc.
-Mandy volunteered to replace Chris for the Quincy role, Marie volunteered for Wey.
Milton is Jay, Randolph and Braintree are Kim B.
OLD Business
Open Positions
● 2023-2024
○ DCM (3) total needed. Chris is one. Two needed. Meets 4th Wed. of Month
○ Alt Chair position remains open depending on whether or not Jay wants it.
○ Committees Positions Volunteer(s) (see above)
Monthly Reminders - Updates
1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
2. Road Show's Get in Touch With Chris G.
NEW Business:
● ALCATHON DEBRIEF
○ JIM AND MIKE had positive things to say about how both events were run.
○ Chris praised Paul T and Paul S for doing jobs of treasurer AND point person for both events.
○ Noise in the church upstairs was discussed. Not much we can do. Happened last minute.
○ Next year we will encourage groups to bring food in addition to books and coffee.
○ Suggested to purchase another coffee urn so we could have 2 ready at start
○ Suggested to inventory the closet at 444 Washington to make sure we don’t buy what we don’t need. Deb volunteered to do this with Paul S.
○ ZOOM MEETINGS WERE NOT WELL ATTENDED. PERHAPS BETTER PUBLICITY FOR THE ZOOM-A-THON?
● SERENITY BREAKFAST DEBRIEF
○ Well attended event. Had to turn people away at the door.
○ Will hold another in April at same place with some improvements on layout
○ April 29, 2023.
○ In the future it will be seasonal (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall)
● PAUL S. REPORTED ON ASSEMBLY LAST WEEK IN HANOVER
○ Budget was discussed.
○ Surplus leftover from Covid shutdowns among other things. Money available for solid, creative ideas (BBs to prisons, for example). -> must complete proposal form and present to next assembly
○ Tech Committee got budget increase so they can host meetings without paying 3rd party for tech services.
○ There was talk of a Virtual Area (94th in N. America) More details to follow
○ Stipends available for members who wish to attend NARAASA event in Feburary
■ Motion: 2 stipends for $300 each (Mandy, Marie) to attend NERAASA; seconded, approved 7:56
■ Chris to also contact District for remaining stipends available
○ Next Assembly will be held in MARCH IN BELMONT
What’s on your mind:
● Fostering more interest in District-level service:
○ If possible, speak to personal benefits of District-level service work (attraction, not promotion) when sharing at meetings
○ Increase efforts to increase under-represented District cities/towns participation
■ Specific highlights included within Secretary Report?
■ Contact Bookies for highlighted towns?
■ Brainstorm: Road Show enhancement/growth
Tabled Business
1. Goals for 2022/23
■ AREA Assembly § Commitment
-Suggested that GSRs attend monthly meetings AND as many Assemblies as possible.
■ Building Group Participation in Area Activities
-Deirdre mentioned AA Comes of Age as a tool for members to realize
importance of service work
-Paul S. discussed ways to attract reps from other towns not currently represented
-Deb suggested reaching out to the bookies of non-represented groups.
-Jimmy talked about undertaking a large scale effort to reach out individually to each
group in the district to encourage representation. More details will follow.
-Jamie asked about other than talking at group’s business mtg. What else can be done?
-Gerry reinforced speaking positively about service work around other group members
-Mark talked about mentioning the 3 legacies and fragility of the program for future AAs
■ Brainstorming - Carrying the Message
-Jimmy mentioned his recollection of someone suggesting speaking about the
positive impact service work has had on your program when speaking at
commitments.
***Random Notes***
Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted
*** Meeting ended at 8:27 ***
DISTRICT 8 MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Meeting Date: 12/19/2022
Location: Quincy Point Cong. Church, 444 Washington St., Quincy
Officers Attending:
○ Alt Chair: Doug H.
○ Secretary: Jimmy P.
○ Alt. Secretary: Jeff B.
○ DCM: Chris G.
○ Treasurer: Paul T.
○ Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
○ 20 Total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm & opened with a Moment of Silence followed by the Declaration of Unity, Statement of Acceptance, and the Mission Statement were read. After Anniversary the GSR Role, Traditions and Concepts were read. Meeting was hybrid.
Introductions
Attendees (In Person)
Jimmy P Miracles On Sat.
Paul S QYP
Paul T Everybody’s Group
Doug H Steppin Out
Chris G Fresh Start
Tim Int. AA?
Mike Quincy Mens’ Wed.
Sarah QMN
Mark H. WTT
Omar QYP (non-GSR
Jeff MBB
Attendees (Zoom)
Steve P Snug
Jamie H Q. Rec.
Matt J Rule 62
Dianne T Wey. Sat. AM
Deb R SS Group
Mandy M Fort Sq.
Rick A Everybody’s
Kim Farm Grp.
Catrina Milton Highlanders
Anniversaries since last meeting: Chris G. Dec. 15= 6 years
GSR Reports What’s going on with your groups? N/A
Monthly Reports - presented, Motions to accept, and voted
Secretary Report - Jim P - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:15
● Reporting that elections were held, results contained in prior months Secretary Notes
● Alt Chair, DCM (x3) remain OPEN
● Additional shuffling for Alcathon slots, published to District website
● All slots filled
● Paul S, Paul T leads for Xmas/NY sessions, respectively
DCM Report - Chris G - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:17
● NERAASA (New England + Northeast US) February 25-26, Albany NY
● Flyer and pre-registration information available
● Stipends (lodging, fuel) may be available, contact Chris G
Treasurer - Paul T - report given, motioned and seconded, accepted 7:19
● Beginning balance: 3118.35
● Collections: 175.86
● Rent: 30
● PO box rental (annual): 202
● 362.21
● Alcathon allocation: 1500 (hall, supplies)
● Prudent Reserve: 500
● Ending balance: 1062.21
Committee Reports
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 7pm )
Sarah (QMN)
N/A
▪ Cooperation w Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm)
Kim (Milton Farm)
● Continue to do outreach, trainings
● Northeastern Univ and others
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
Community Outreach N/A
OLD Business
Open Positions
● 2023-2024
○ DCM (3)
○ Alt Chair
○ Committees Positions Volunteer(s)
● Volunteer List - update
● Open slots: 12/25 @ 5pm, 12/31 @ 6pm - Chairs, speakers needed?
○ Dianne T to Chair Xmas slot
○ Doug to Chair NY slot
○ Group will provide cleaning supplies for both events
● Slot Chair + 2 speakers required for hour prior to scheduled slot (confirmed for audience)
Monthly Reminders - Updates
1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
2. Road Show's Get in Touch With Chris G.
Tabled Business
1. Goals for 2022/23
■ AREA Assembly § Commitment
■ Building Group Participation in Area Activities
■ Brainstorming - Carrying the Message
NEW Business:
● GSR Packets (available on district website for download)
● Continue with hybrid meetings in 2023
○ AV equipment procurement ($272.25 +tax)
■ Projector
■ Microphone
■ USB ext. cable
■ Tripod
■ Camera
■ HDMI cable - 20ft
■ Zoom Annual Fee ($144)
● Expires EOM December
○ Web fees: ~ $25.50/mo
○ Zoom: Motioned, seconded, accepted 7:48
○ Purchase AV equipment: motioned, seconded, dissented (Paul S), none swayed, accepted 7:50
What’s on your mind:
● Paul S - thanking Doug for the Alt. Chair service over the past months!
● Chris G - help grow the district; talk about the district in your meetings; outreach/emphasis; talk to group secretaries; group donations to district
● Kim - Television commercial on ABC? Being investigated by AA as non-sponsored activity
● Doug - facilitate purchasing Big Books for home group
***Random Notes***
Committee positions reminder - spread the word
● Doug considering registrar position
● Non-elected positions
Deb R to give Chris G hall code for Xmas Alcathon
Q: Is Quincy PD aware of Alcathon?
A: Historically, no. Chris G will contact QPD in week leading up to events (non-motioned)
Q: How is donations box managed?
A: Kept in kitchen
Central Service Phone volunteer (Xmas): 1 year sobriety needed, time volunteered in-person at Central Services Boston
Special Event: Jan 7 Serenity Breakfast at Bay Point, $20 (in Bulletin)
No additional Bulletin adds
Motion to adjourn, seconded, accepted
*** Meeting ended at 8:11 ***