SECRETARY
SECRETARY REPORT
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
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 ***
DISTRICT 8 MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Meeting Date: 11/21/2022
Location: Quincy Point Cong. Church, 444 Washington St., Quincy
Officers Attending:
○ Alt Chair: Doug H.
○ Secretary (acting): Jimmy P.
○ DCM: Chris G.
○ Treasurer: Paul T.
○ Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
○ 19 Total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 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
IN PERSON:
Name Group Position
Doug H. Stepping Out Alt. Chair
Chris G Fresh Start DCR Dist. 8
Jimmy P. Miracles on Saturday GSR, Acting Secretary
Jeff Monday BB GSR
Erica Upon Awakening GSR
Mandy Fresh Start GSR
Paul T Everybody’s Group Treasurer
Paul S. Quincy Young People GSR
Steve Interested AA
ONLINE:
Name Group Position
Mark WTT Alt. GSR
Jay E.Milton GSR
Steve Snug GSR
Kim B. Milton Farm Group GSR
Katrina Milton Highlanders GSR
Deirdre Sunday Serenity GSR
Deb R. South Shore Group GSR
Matt Rule 62 GSR
Jamie Quincy Recovery GSR
Sarah QMN GSR
Anniversaries since last meeting:
None
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
- SS Group Group change Dec. 2 will be one hour 8-9 pm. No break.
Beginners’ same. Signs will be posted.
- E. Milton Group will hold a Group Conscience Mtg Thurs. 12/1 (Zoom 7-9 pm)
Monthly Reports - presented, Motions to accept, and voted
Secretary Report - Jim P.: Reviewed and submitted
Alcathon Slot Draw went well
Spots still open (working on it)
Elections for open district positions/nominations (Elections to be held in Nov.)
DCM Report -Chris G Reviewed and submitted
Assembly held on Nov. 6 went well. District 8 well represented
Assembly elections were held, some local names took offices
NERAASA (North East Regional AA Service Assembly) Feb. 23-26 in Albany, NY
State Convention held earlier this month in Sturbridge, MA
Treasurer – Paul S. Reviewed and accepted. (See Treasurer’s Report online)
Beginning Balance = $2653
End Balance = $3118
* Reminder: $1500 allocated for Alkathon costs
Committee Reports
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 7pm )
Sarah (QMN)
-Sarah stepping down as she is unable to attend mtgs.
-That leaves this service slot OPEN as well.
-She did report that there may be some Grapevine magazines available to
give away during alcathons
▪ Cooperation w Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm)
Kim (Milton Farm)
District present at the most recent NE Recovery Specialists Convention.
It went well.
Dec. 5 is Nurse Practitioner’s & Mental Health Professionals Gathering
We will make sure AA is represented
▪ 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
Business Cards with code for meeting listings are still available.
Jay brought literature to the Police Station and refilled that rack. Thanks Jay!
OLD Business
1. Nominations/Elections (nominated and voted in, 2 yr. terms)
DCM (x3) 3 Open
Alt. DCM Jay (East Milton)
Secretary Jimmy P. (Miracles on Saturday)
Alt. Secretary Jeff
Treasurer Paul T.
Alt. Treasurer Paul S.
Chair Chris G.
Alt. Chair Open
2. Alcathon Xmas and New Years
- There was some shuffling to fill open time slots for both Alcathons.
- Some groups will flex so that all slots will be filled. (See updated schedules)
- The District will chair the Closing XMas slot and the Opening NYE slot.
- Paul S. will be the liaison for XMas, Paul T. will be the liaison for NYE.
- There was discussion as to whether we could use the SS Group’s audio system.
- Supplies (in District closet or to be bought) will be brought up next mtg. (12/19)
- Deb requested the clean up slot for the XMas Alcathon.
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:
Making and distributing the Alcathon Flyer – Spreading the Word
District 8 Zoom Bomber - Church taking action
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOINT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
AA GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO BRING MEETINGS INTO JAILS IN Essex and Suffolk counties. If you are interested in doing corrections service in jails or prisons, come to the Joint Correctional Facilities Committee meetings on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm on Zoom to learn how to get involved Zoom ID 842 8172 0059 and Passcode 446053 or join the email list by emailing the JCFC Chairperson at kerrimaclaury@gmail.com
What’s on your mind:
SERENITY BREAKFAST 2023
There will be an AA speaker meeting with breakfast held at the Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant in Quincy on Sat. Jan. 7, 2023 The meeting will be from 9-10 am and is sponsored by the
Cohasset Lifeboat Group. Cost is $20 per person. The cost includes a full hot buffet style breakfast, coffee, and an AA Speaker Meeting. There is plenty of free parking, and the hall is handicapped accessible. Questions?
Email quincyserenitybreakfast@gmail.com
*** Meeting ended at 8:05 ***
Meeting Date: 10/17/2022
○ Alt Chair: Doug
○ Secretary (acting): Jimmy (absent)
○ DCM: Chris
○ Treasurer: Paul T.
○ Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
○ 29 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 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.
This meeting was hybrid.
Introductions 29 in attendance 10 on Zoom, 19 Live
Alex - Never Alone Again, Catrina - Milton Highlanders, Cheryl - , Chris G - DCR Dist. 8, Christine - , Courtney - Hull End of the Line, Courtney - Weymouth Sat. AM, Deb R. - SS Group, Dianne T. - Weymouth Sat. AM, Doug H. - Stepping Out, Erica - On Awakening, Jamie - QR, Jay - E.Milton, Jeff - Monday BB , Joe - 373, Kim B. - Milton Farm Group, Mandy - Ft. Sq , Mark - WTT, Matt - Rule 62, Maureen H. - Women’s Acceptance, Paul S. - Quincy Young People, Paul T - Dist. 8 Treasurer, Paul? - , Rick A. - Everybody’s Group, Sarah - QMN, Sarah H. - QMN, Steve - Wey. New Journeys, Steve P - Snuggy, Sue
Anniversaries since last meeting:
(Could Not Hear on Video.)
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
Deb SS Group change Dec. 2 will be one hour 8-9 pm. No break.
Beginners’ same. Signs will be posted.
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report - Doug read report for Jim: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Chris G Reviewed and submitted
www.aaemass.org (good resource)
MA State convention 11/11-11/13 Sturbridge Hotel
Assembly Elections at BC High 11/06/22 will be hybrid.
Update Nov 1, 2022 – this will be Zoom only!
Looking for Tech volunteers
New GSR Orientation at 9:15 am
97 proposed agenda items on tap
Literature changes (graphic novel, plain English, etc.)
Other proposals
96 areas in U.S. and Canada (we are Area 30)
Changes in literature
All these changes come from the members (you)
Worth explaining to your groups. They may be interested in these proposals.
Upside Down Triangle was explained by Chris.
Treasurer – Paul S. Reviewed and accepted. (See Treasurer’s Report online)
$1500 allocated for Alkathon costs (so moved and accepted)
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation w Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim
(Milton Farm)
-attended meeting. Harvard Medical School hosted speakers to explain
AA to incoming med and dental students) Wed, 10/5-morning event
(2 sets of classes) specific criteria of what to share and what not to
share.
-Courtroom Staff Convention, AA presence at convention in Danvers
▪ 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
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 7pm ) – Sarah , Committee is putting together seed packets, they are also in need of more participants. They are offering pizza at the meeting!
Community Outreach
Business Cards with code for meeting listings are available.
Doug encouraged everyone to take some and hand them out at their meetings.
OLD Business
1. Nominations
Positions for Election (DCM x3/Alt. Secretary/Alt., Treasurer/Alt., Chair/Alt.)
Doug explained the roles of each position
Motion? (Couldn’t hear)
Nominations: Jimmy Sec., Jeff Alt. Sec, Paul T Treas., Paul S. Alt/Treasurer, Chris Chair, Jay Alt. DCM,
Elections November 21, 2022
2. Alcathon Xmas and New Years
Mandy volunteered to do the Flyer, when all group slots are filled.
Visit our Alcathon 22-23 Page for more info
Monthly Reminders - Updates
Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
Road Shows Get in Touch with Chris G.
Milton Farm Group Zoom on Sundays only
SSG will be meeting from 8-9 pm with no break as of Dec. 2.
Beginners will be same as always.
Tabled Business
1. Goals for 2022/23
■ AREA Assembly § Commitment
■ Building Group Participation in Area Activities
■ Brainstorming - Carrying the Message
NEW Business:
1. Elections Nov 21
In September, (from manual), the listings of jobs and descriptions will be posted: https://aaemass.org/area30/services/
Jimmy P will serve as Acting Secretary for the next 3 months.
2. District Support of Events
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOINT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
AA GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO BRING MEETINGS INTO JAILS IN Essex and Suffolk counties. If you are interested in doing corrections service in jails or prisons, come to the Joint Correctional Facilities Committee meetings on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm on Zoom to learn how to get involved Zoom ID 842 8172 0059 and Passcode 446053 or join the email list by emailing the JCFC Chairperson at kerrimaclaury@gmail.com
What’s on your mind:
*** Meeting ended at 8:35 ***
Meeting Date: 9/19/2022
Alt Chair: Doug
Secretary (acting): Jimmy
DCM: Chris
Treasurer: Paul T.
Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
17 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 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.
This meeting was hybrid.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, GSR Stepping Out, Jimmy P.-Secretary (acting), GSR-Miracles on Saturday, Paul S..- Alt. Treasurer, Chris G-DCM,
Deb R- GSR SSG, Paul S. GSR QYPBB, ALt Treasurer, Kim-GSR Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start, Fort Square GSR, Mark- GSR Walk the Talk, Jeff B-GSR Mon BB, Steve P. GSR Snug Harbor, Paul T-Everybody’s Group, Treasurer; Sarah H- QMN GSR, Grapevine Committee, Dianne T- GSR Weymouth Saturday AM, Karensa GSR On Awakening, Jamie H. - GSR Quincy Recovery; Mike - GSR, Quincy Mens;
Anniversaries since last meeting:
None.
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
-QMN 10/3 Anniversary 7pm at Ft. Sq
-Milton Farm Group Anniversary Picnic, 12-5 pm., Sunday 9/25
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report - Jim: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Chris G Reviewed and submitted
Aaemass.org (good resource)
MA State convention 11/11-11/13 Sturbridge Hotel
Assembly Elections at BC High 11/06/22 will be hybrid. Looking for Tech volunteers
Changes in literature
(12&12) change made has been changed back
(BB) potential graphic novel version, potential translation to lower reading level
(Pamphlets) potential LGBTQ pamphlet in Spanish, and Trans. pamphlet
Treasurer – Paul S. Reviewed and accepted. (See Treasurer’s Report online)
Fall Fellowship BBQ came in under the allocated budget.
Registrar – ?
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) attended meeting. Harvard Medical School will host speakers to explain AA to incoming med and dental students) Wed, 10/5-morning event (2 sets of classes) specific criteria of what to share and what not to share.
▪ 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
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) – Sarah did not attend, but reported that the time is changed to 7 pm.
* General- Chris spoke about literature changes; Doug mentioned business cards w/App info
Community Outreach
Nothing new to report from anyone involved.
OLD Business
Webb State Park - Chris G Sept 17 2022
BBQ was a success. 70+ attendees. People who attended provided feedback.
Jimmy-we should push for a lager event, more publicity.
Chris-there is another Webb Park in Weymouth, fyi, might have been the cause for some people missing the event.
Paul-if event gets larger, perhaps a second grill would be good.
Overall great teamwork from everyone involved.
Alcathon Xmas and New Years
Halls all set.
Doug proposed a decision for format before time slots are drawn.
Discussion about options ensued. The group voted to host an In Person Alcathon with Zoom Alternative for both Alcathons.
This means a traditional In Person Alcathon for both Christmas and New Years.
It also means that the District will publish a listing online where people can go to see which groups are hosting Zoom meetings at which times for both events.
The Zoom Alternative is SEPARATE from the In Person meetings.
Individual Zoom groups will be responsible for all technical aspects of hosting their time slot.
This will allow people the flexibility to attend online but not burden the District with the need for tech volunteers.
Time Slots will be drawn as in the past.
If there is not enough groups to cover all slots, the normal procedure will be used.
If there are too many groups seeking slots, we will either double book or exclude a group.
If a group is excluded from Christmas, it will be guaranteed a slot for New Years.
Monthly Reminders - Updates
Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
Road Shows Get in Touch with Chris G.
Milton Farm Group Zoom on Sundays only
Tabled Business
1. Goals for 2022/23
■ AREA Assembly § Commitment
■ Building Group Participation in Area Activities
■ Brainstorming - Carrying the Message
NEW Business:
Set Date for Nominations October (same night as alkathon)
Set Date for Alkathon Slot Drawer October
Alt Secretary - Chair, DCM's
In September, (from manual), the listings of jobs and descriptions will be posted: https://aaemass.org/area30/services/
Jimmy P will serve as Acting Secretary for the next 3 months.
District Support of Events
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOINT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
AA GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO BRING MEETINGS INTO JAILS IN Essex and Suffolk counties. If you are interested in doing corrections service in jails or prisons, come to the Joint Correctional Facilities Committee meetings on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm on Zoom to learn how to get involved Zoom ID 842 8172 0059 and Passcode 446053 or join the email list by emailing the JCFC Chairperson at kerrimaclaury@gmail.com
What’s on your mind:
*** Meeting ended at 8:35 ***
Meeting Date: 8/15/2022
Alt Chair: Doug
Secretary: Robyn
DCM: Chris
Treasurer: Paul T.
Alt. Treasurer: Paul S.
○ 17 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.
This meeting was hybrid.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, GSR Stepping Out, Robyn-Secretary, GSR-FS, Paul T.- Treasurer, Chris G-DCM,
Deb R- GSR SSG, Paul S. GSR QYPBB, ALt Treasurer, Kim-GSR Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start, Fort Square GSR, Mark- GSR Walk the Talk, Jeff B-GSR Mon BB, Steve P. GSR Snug Harbor, Jimmy P. GSR Miracles on Saturday, Paul T-Everybody’s Group, Treasurer Matt Ryan, IAA, Sarah H- QMN GSR, Grapevine Committee, Dianne T- GSR Weymouth Saturday AM, Matt J. GSR Rule 62
Anniversaries since last meeting:
Paul S. 7/20- 2 years
Kim 8/5- 22 years
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
QMN 10/3 Anniversary 7pm at Ft. Sq
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report - Robyn: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Chris G Reviewed and submitted
Aaemass.org (good resource)
Meeting List Books for Live meeting will be available by end of July price increase to $1.00
Next Assembly Meeting 09/11/22 will be live Eastham, MA (will be hybrid) 10-4, orientation @ 9
MA State convention 11/11-11/13 Sturbridge Hotel
Assembly Elections at BC High 11/06/22 will be hybrid. Looking for Tech volunteers
Area meetings have gone back to being hybrid. Low attendance at live meeting due to covid and gas costs
Changes in literature (12&12) have been made for newest publication 2022
Road Shows are available for groups to learn about service
Treasurer – Paul T. Posted on AA District 30 Site, Reviewed and accepted.
Adjusted Allocated Funds for Fall Fellowship Balance - $816 – Available Funds $1664
Registrar – looking forward to passing this on, more info soon
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) attended meeting. Harvard Medical School (in-person training for 26 speakers [likely more than committee] to speak to incoming med and dental students) Wed, 10/5-morning event (2 sets of classes) specific criteria of what to share and what not to share
▪ 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
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) – Sarah did not attend
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Weymouth - Ashley | Braintree, Randolph—Kim
Literature is in the hall and Chris has the key.
OLD Business
1. Webb State Park - Chris G Sept 17 2022
a. Checklist Update
i. Fill the open task/Volunteers: See below
ii. Any Loose ends
b. Planning Group Chris G, Deb R, Kim B Needs
c. Contingency Plan for Rain/Cancellation/etc: Website Post
2. Alcathon Xmas and New Years - Halls
(To add onto above: Steve P. grill-Chris will coordinate, Paul S. and Jeff B. have cornhole boards and will bring them and other yard games, Jimmy P. will bring yard games, Chris will bring tennis ball, Paul T has extra large trash bags) Set-up at 11am
Monthly Reminders - Updates
1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
2. Road Shows Get in Touch with Chris G.
Milton Farm Group Zoom on Sundays only
Tabled Business
1. Goals for 2022/23
■ AREA Assembly § Commitment
■ Building Group Participation in Area Activities
■ Brainstorming - Carrying the Message
NEW Business:
Set Date for Nominations October (same night as alkathon)
Set Date for Alkathon Slot Drawer October
Alt Secretary - Chair, DCM's
In September, (from manual), the listings of jobs and descriptions will be posted: https://aaemass.org/area30/services/
Robyn is stepping down as secretary. Jimmy will step up for the next 3 months.
District Support of Events
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOINT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
AA GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO BRING MEETINGS INTO JAILS IN Essex and Suffolk counties. If you are interested in doing corrections service in jails or prisons, come to the Joint Correctional Facilities Committee meetings on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm on Zoom to learn how to get involved Zoom ID 842 8172 0059 and Passcode 446053 or join the email list by emailing the JCFC Chairperson at kerrimaclaury@gmail.com
What’s on your mind:
Milton Farm Group sponsored Sober Cruise and it was a success.
Meeting ended at 8:02
From Area 30 Bulletin Items in our District
July Bulletin 2022
Central Service Committee, 12 Channel St., Suite 604, Boston MA 02210
Office: 617-426-9444 Book Orders Only: 617-426-4807 Area 30 Web Site: aaboston.org and Area 30 Contact Information
COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Check for updates >> https://aaboston.org/monthly-bulletin
NOTICES:
Milton Farm Daily SUNDAY ONLY MEETING ON ZOOM. NO LIVE MEETING SUNDAY
GROUP ANNIVERSARIES/ Events:
June 17 Milton Rule 62-St. Pius Ch., 101 Wolcott Rd., 7:00 pm. One Year Anniversary!
SPECIAL EVENTS OF INTEREST TO A.A. MEMBERS:
SPECIAL EVENTS OF INTEREST TO AA MEMBERS:
Sept 4 MVB NECYPAA Summer Sunset @ Salisbury State Beach, Reservation Rd. 12:30-9pm
Sept 10 Plymouth Eel River -St. Peter’s Parish Ctr., 10 Memorial Dr., 9-10 am; Breakfast after mtg.
Sept 17 District 8 Fall Fellowship Cookout Webb Park, 371 River St., No. Weymouth Noon-5 pm
Oct 1 Districts 15/16/22 “Voices of AA Come Together” workshop. Church, 11 Garden St. 1-5 pm
CLICK HERE FOR BULLETINS Deadline for May Bulletin: AUGUST 17, 2022
Meeting Date: 7/18/2022
○ Alt Chair: Doug
○ Secretary: Paul T temporary
○ DCM: Chris
○ 14 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 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.
This meeting was hybrid.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, GSR Stepping Out,, GSR FS, Chris G-DCM, Deb R-GSR SSG, Paul T.- Treasurer, Kim-GSR Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start, Fort Square, Steve P-GSR Snug Harbor, Jay- GSR East Milton Group, Jeff B-GSR Mon BB, Steve M- IAA, Jimmy P. GSR Saturday Miracles, Steve M, IAA, Sarah H- QMN GSR, Grapevine Committee, Catrina GSR Highlanders
Anniversaries since last meeting: NONE
GSR Reports Nothing to report
What’s going on with your groups?
Welcome New GSR - Saturday Miracles elected GSR Jimmy P.
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report – Robyn presented by Doug: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Chris G
Presented notes from the meeting
Meeting List Books for Live meeting will be available by end of July price increase to $1.00
Next Assembly Meeting 09/11/22 will be live Eastham, MA
Assembly Elections at BC High 11/06/22 will be hybrid. Looking for Tech volunteers
Area meeting have gone back to being hybrid. Low attendance at live meeting due to covid and gas costs
Treasurer – Paul T. Posted on AA District 30 Site, Reviewed and accepted.
Allocated Funds for Fall Fellowship Balance - $930 – Available Funds $1436
Registrar – looking forward to passing this on, more info soon
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) attended meeting. BU, Harvard and Tufts Nursing School will rebook for the coming year.
▪ 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
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) – Sarah did not attend
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Weymouth - Ashley | Braintree, Randolph—Kim
Literature is at the hall and Chris has the key.
OLD Business Webb State Park - Chris G 9/17/22 12:00-5:00
■ Planning Group: Chris G, Deb R, Kim B and...
■ Chris presented
■ Chris Cook out check list presented, several volunteers, still need some volunteers, email to be sent out
■ Deb R-presented the flyer which she had some assistance from Ashley H. – This to be posted and sent out in an email.
■ Budget $1,000
■ Tracking on Treasurer’s report of which $930 remains
2. Alcathon Xmas and New Years - Halls - Deb R. SSG
Deb R reported the United Methodist Church on Beal Street Quincy (same as last year) has agreed to let us use the Hall.
Monthly Reminders - Updates
1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
2. Road Shows 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:
District Support of Events
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOINT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
AA GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO BRING MEETINGS INTO JAILS IN Essex and Suffolk counties. If you are interested in doing corrections service in jails or prisons, come to the Joint Correctional Facilities Committee meetings on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm on Zoom to learn how to get involved Zoom ID 842 8172 0059 and Passcode 446053 or join the email list by emailing the JCFC Chairperson at kerrimaclaury@gmail.com
What’s on your mind:
Meeting ended at 8:30 and the Hybrid meeting was a success
Meeting Date: June 20, 2022
Alt Chair: Doug
Secretary: Robyn
Treasurer Paul T.- Alt Paul S.
DCM: Chris
17 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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.
This meeting was online only.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, GSR Stepping Out, Robyn- District 8 Sec, GSR FS, Chris G-DCM, Deb R- GSR SSG, Paul T.- Treasurer, Paul S. GSR QYP, ALt Treasurer, Kim-GSR Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start, Fort Square, Mark- GSR Walk the Talk, Steve P-GSR Snug Harbor, Jay- GSR East Milton Group, Jeff B-GSR Mon BB, Kerensa- GSR On Awakening, Steve P. GSR Snug Harbor, Steve M- IAA, Jamie Hogan, GSR Quincy Recovery, Paul S-Quincy Young People, Matt Ryan, IAA, Sarah H- QMN GSR, Grapevine Committee
Anniversaries since last meeting:
none
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
Paul T: no GSR for Everybody’s Group; no longer hybrid; now live only (has been changed with Central Service but not with District 8 website
Paul S: QYP BB- Group Conscience-interested in service roadshow and having business moderator come to group (Chris will follow up)
Kim: Milton Farm: Liz Bailey died Memorial Day weekend and she was the last connection that was had to Bill W.
Steve: Snug Harbor time change Sunday 8:00-9:00pm to 7:30-8:30 effective 6/1/22
Entertainment for 5/21 where the Milton Farm group meets (158 Milton Pkwy meeting at 6 dinner at 7 with DJ—FREE (flier will be posted on website)
Doug-St. C’s both in person and on Zoom Tuesdays, Wednesdays live only, and Friday both live and on Zoom
Pearse: Request support for AA meetings at New Way Peer Recovery Ctr., 85 Quincy Ave, Quincy In person
Tues 7:00pm Living Sober, Wed 12:00pm It’s in the Book, Wed 6:00pm Men’s discussion Wed 7:00 pm A New Way Fri 7:00 pm Big Book
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted Secretary Report - Robyn: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -returning in person this month *this coming Wed
Jerry stepped down from service
52.000 operating balance, so more will likely be allocated to Area meetings, etc
Treasurer – Thank you to Paul for the incredible amount of work he has done! Paul reported. From April-June: balance with debits (rent) and contributions: 2170.11 (prudent reserve of $500) Reviewed and accepted.
Registrar – In progress review updating position
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) did not attend last meeting
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN (Annie G. will check it out-Thanks Annie!) Annie not present; Ray is sharing to see if groups were willing to be a liaison as to be a part of bringing messages into facilities (Treatment@AAWorcester.org is my email. Ray Marsh or email Mike at treatment@aaemass.org)
▪ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…Area contact is a mess, Robyn for District 8)
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) - Sarah: nothing to report; did not luck out and doesn’t love it
Virtual seed packet and offers for Grapevine with Lifeline Flier; if you want to receive a seed packet from the grapevine, you can send an email with your info to grapevine@aaemass.org
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Weymouth - Ashley | Braintree, Randolph—Kim
Literature is at the hall and Chris has the key.
OLD Business
Webb State Park - Chris G
Planning Group - Chris to give us a checklist before meeting
Budget $1000 Allocated
Getting the Word Out to get more groups to Participate - Report on Calls, emails etc. - Robin G.
Alcathon Xmas and New Years - Halls - Les N.???
NEW Business:
Webb State Park: Chris locked down the date 9/17/22. We rented a pavilion. Motion made to pick the 18th pending the Farm Group’s anniversary. Otherwise move to next week. Budget amount $1,000. Please reach out to groups to get help beyond the district. Having the grill idea sorted out by July would be helpful. Set up, facilitating, breakdown, cooking, running the AA meeting, raffle tickets, grilling equipment…Deb R. is willing to help and commit to day. A flier was made by Ashley and Deb will recreate the flier. Fall Fellowship Cookout. Kim is also volunteering to be available that day.
We have a list going of current GSRs, alt GSRs, and Bookies’ phone numbers/contact info. It’s to be used to disseminate info to groups in that fashion. (all blind copied). Share it with all District 8 GSRs. Group emails are helpful. We certainly don’t want to release info that people aren’t comfortable with.
Alcathons 22-23 location must be decided by June’s meeting. Deb R will look into Beale Street and see if the donation of 500/day is acceptable.
Les looked into availability of Weymouth School system for future. Abigail Adams definitely out; going under renovations. Maybe Chapman School or the HS or Quincy High School a good alternate. Let’s TABLE THIS FOR NOW!!! Les was not here.
Monthly Reminders - Updates
Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org
Road Show's Get in Touch With Chris G.
Tabled Discussion Items:
Summer Meetings
-Educational needs
-Traditions and concept meetings
-delegate, grapevine, other committees
Return to hall/hybrid- vote was for hybrid
What’s on your mind:
Meeting ended at 8:28 pm.
Meeting Date: May 16, 2022
Alt Chair: Doug
Alt. Secretary : Robyn
Alt. Treasurer Paul S.
DCM: Chris
19 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm & opened with a Moment of Silence, followed by the Declaration of Unity, Statement of Acceptance, and the Mission Statement were read. After introductions, acknowledgement of our fellow, Dan Ducheneau, with a Moment of Silence and Prayer. This was followed by the GSR Role, Traditions and Concepts were read.
This meeting was online only.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, Robyn-alt Sec, Chris G-DCM, Les, interested AA-SSG, Paul T., Kim-Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start/GSR Fort Square, Jamie-GSR Quincy Recovery,, Mark-Walk the Talk, Steve P-Snug Harbor, Jay- East Milton Group, Jeff B. -GSR Mon BB, Pearse Quincy Men’s Group GSR, Kerensa-GSR On Awakening online online, Matt J-GSR Rule 62, Jeff B GSR Mon BB, Dist 6, Trish GSR Women’s Acceptance, Steve M. IAA (visiting from another district), Les IAA-South Shore Group, Paul S-Quincy Young People/Alt Treasurer, Sarah H- QMN GSR, Ray, MSCYPAA
Anniversaries since last meeting:
Trish 9 years 5/10
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
Steve: Snug Harbor time change Sunday 8:00-9:00pm to 7:30-8:30 effective 6/1/22
Entertainment for 5/21 where the Milton Farm group meets (158 Milton Pkwy meeting at 6 dinner at 7 with DJ—FREE (flier will be posted on website)
Pearse: expressed appreciation for help that has been received since request was asked for AA meetings at New Way Peer Recovery Ctr., 85 Quincy Ave.
Looking into Wollaston Congregation Meeting at Sunday Two
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report - Robyn: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Post-Conference Assembly 05/15/22 :
Did not attend Area 30 Workshop
Raymond hosted and shared out:
5th edition not for 2-3 more years
Looking for stories though
But more like 2024
Round-Up this coming Saturday Dist 22/23
Massachusetts State Convention of Young People in AA - MSCYPAA.COM. October 21-23 planning committee meet at West Bridgewater hybrid:
The Massachusetts State Convention of Young People in AA (MSCYPAA) will have their 2022 conference - October 21-23 at the Plymouth Hotel 1620. Visit https://mscypaa.com/ to register for $15 and reserve your discounted room using the code: MSCYPAA2022
Roadshow (get in touch with Chris)....
9/11 next Area Assembly ion the Cape(will be hybrid)
Treasurer – Doug reported, with Les. Reviewed and accepted. May need to figure out numbers and dig in to see definitive report current balance: $1398.86
Registrar – In progress review updating position
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) not present
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & 2 Alt DCMs - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN (Annie G. will check it out-Thanks Annie!) Annie not present; Ray is sharing to see if groups were willing to be a liaison as to be a part of bringing messages into facilities (Treatment@AAWorcester.org is my email. Ray Marsh or email Mike at treatment@aaemass.org)
▪ Literature - (1st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN Keeping an ongoing list of who is there…Area contact is a mess, Robyn for District 8)
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) - Sarah:
Virtual seed packet and offers for Grapevine with Lifeline Flier; if you want to receive a seed packet from the grapevine, you can send an email with your info to grapevine@aaemass.org
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Randolph - | Weymouth - Ashley | Braintree, Randolph—Kim
OLD Business:
From Area 30 Bulletin Items in our District
Rediscussed: District 8 committee is available for group roadshow commitments. GSRs please inform your groups of our availability and desire to do outreach—is still on the table
CLICK HERE FOR BULLETINS
Reaching out to GSRs and Groups
Spirit of Rotation: Elections in October, train, and then on own in January. 2 year positions.
Somebody could be chair, train with Doug, and then have the two year position
This district has enough people for 3 DCMs
We have never had this little amount of committee chairs as we have now.
Representing the district can just be a trial. It can be any AAer.
Grassroots Campaign: If on a commitment, and you notice that a GSR from that group isn’t in attendance, please go to the Secretary, and ask for time at a business meeting
NEW Business:
Webb State Park: Chris will look into it and select date according to availability-lastest available dates is 9/18 or go for 9/25. We rented pavilion. Motion made to pick the 18th pending the Farm Group’s anniversary. Otherwise move to next week.
We have to get a new treasurer who will take on the role. Paul T is new treasurer and no longer treasurer and not secretary. Les was working with the clerk at the bank. PO Box is squared away.
Robyn is the new Secretary. We need an alt secretary.
Alcathons 22-23 location must be decided by June’s meeting
Tabled Discussion Items:
Les looked into availability of Weymouth School system for future. Abigail Adams definitely out; going under renovations. Maybe Chapman School or the HS or Quincy High School a good alternate. Let’s TABLE THIS FOR NOW!!!
Alcathons 22-23 What about Beale Street? Maybe dependent on mask policy, etc. Les will follow up.
If any has any research or potential halls (we need to decide by June), please come back and give feedback.
What’s on your mind?
How can we help newcomers?
Building group participation; carrying the message…
Tradition 6…support groups
Meeting ended at 8:30 pm.
New Groups/GSRs: Send along….Names/Groups/phone numbers (even in chat on District meeting)
Meeting Date: April 18, 2022
Chair: Doug (stepped up fromAlt)
Secretary (Alt): Robyn
DCM: Chris
15 total Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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.
This meeting was online only.
Introductions
Doug- Alt. Chair, Robyn-alt Sec, Chris G-DCM, Kim-Milton Farm, Mandy M-Alt. Fresh Start, Mark-Walk the Talk, Steve P-Snug Harbor, Jay- East Milton Group, Jeff-GSR Mon BB, Guest-Pearse representing meetings at Recovery Ctr Quincy , Steve M. IAA (visiting from another district), Les IAA-South Shore Group, Paul S-Quincy Young People, Sarah H- QMN GSR, Annie IAA
Anniversaries since last meeting:
Robyn-11 years 3/17
Mark-27 years 3/25
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
Steve: Snug Harbor time change Sunday 8:00-9:00pm to 7:30-8:30 effective 6/1/22
Kim: Milton Farm Hybrid effective 05/01/22 (hybrid)
Entertainment for 5/21 where the Milton Farm group meets (158 Milton Pkwy meeting at 6 dinner at 7 with DJ—FREE (flier will be posted on website)
Doug-St. C’s both in person and on Zoom Tuesdays, Wednesdays live only, and Friday both live and on Zoom
Pearse: Request support for AA meetings at New Way Peer Recovery Ctr., 85 Quincy Ave, Quincy In person
Tues 7:00pm Living Sober, Wed 12:00pm It’s in the Book, Wed 6:00pm Men’s discussion Wed 7:00 pm A New Way Fri 7:00 pm Big Book
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted Secretary Report - Robyn: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Pre-Conference Assembly 04/10/22 :
● Lots of items about literature: item to review draft language of safety in Living Sober, Service Sponsorship (within pamphlet of Questions and Answers on Sponsorship), proposal for GSR preamble (not received well), equitable distribution of workload (some disproportionate workloads in committees–let’s make them more equitable), translation of Big Book into plain and simple language (existing side-by-side) (THERE ARE EXAMPLES.), reviewing 5th edition of Big Book (ex. Changing Dr’s Opinion to page 1 because “many” don't read the pages before page 1.)
● October 31 deadline for people to submit stories to AA (for back of book) to represent current fellowship
● Brought up the availability of a monitor for Group Conscience Meetings for groups that want to take advantage of. (Katherine-Service Seminar Chair)
● Roadshow (get in touch with Chris)....
● May 15 next Post-Conference Assembly in Shrewsbury (will be hybrid)
Treasurer – Dan: unavailable, but Doug reported. Reviewed and accepted.
Registrar – In progress review updating position
Committee Reports
▪ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
▪ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
▪ Chair - OPEN
▪ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - Kim (Milton Farm) Thank you, Kim, for your service!
▪ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ DCM & Alt DCM - - Chris and OPEN
▪ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN (Annie G. will check it ou-Thanks Annie!)
▪ Literature - (1 st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
▪ Registrar - OPEN
▪ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
▪ Grapevine- (4th Sun 1pm ) - Sarah
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Randolph - | Weymouth - Ashley
OPEN - Braintree, Randolph—Kim accepted Braintree and Randolph-Thank you Kim for your service!
OLD Business:
From Area 30 Bulletin Items in our District
Rediscussed: District 8 committee is available for group roadshow commitments. GSRs please inform your groups of our availability and desire to do outreach—is still on the table
CLICK HERE FOR BULLETINS
Motion passed: We will meet on zoom ONLY in April and moving forward. Anyone needing any access to our supply closet would arrange for entry with Chris G. and that can only happen without issue during our pre approved security window..
Motion passed: To put off hosting post-conference or later Area 30 assembly. Review for future conferences.
Les looked into availability of Weymouth School system for future. Abigail Adams going under renovations. Maybe Quincy High School a good alternate.
NEW Business:
1.Reaching out to GSRs and Groups
● Spirit of Rotation: Elections in October, train, and then on own in January. 2 year positions.
○ Somebody could be chair, train with Doug, and then have the two year position
○ This district has enough people for 3 DCMs
○ We have never had this little amount of committee chairs as we have now.
○ Representing the district can just be a trial. It can be any AAer.
○ Kim B. is going to trial chair with CPC and will pick up Braintree and Randolph–Thank you for your service, Kim!!!
○ Grassroots Campaign: If on a commitment, and you notice that a GSR from that group isn’t in attendance, please go to the Secretary, and ask for time at a business meeting
● Pearse (Wed, 7pm) looking for chair people
2. Webb State Park: Chris will look into it and select date according to availability
3. Motion Passed to have Xmas and New Years Alkathon 2022/23
Tabled Discussion Items:
What’s on your mind:
Meeting ended at 8:30 pm.
Update Meeting Date: 3/21/2022
§ Chair: Ashley
§ Secretary: Paul T
§ 13 Attendees
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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.
This meeting was online only.
Introductions
Ashley-Chair, Les-Sec, Paul-Sec, Chris G-DCM, Dan-Trea, Matt-Rule 62, Kim-Milton Farm, Trish M-Women’s Acceptance, Mandy M-Fresh Start, Mark-Walk the Talk, Deb-South Shore, Steve P-Snug Harbor (new), Guest-Wayne D representing meetings at Recovery Ctr Quincy
Anniversaries since last meeting:
none
GSR Reports
What’s going on with your groups?
Mandy: Fresh Start Beginner’s meeting on Thursdays at 7:30pm gaining traction
Steve: Snug Harbor time change Sunday 8:00-9:00pm to 7:30-8:30 effective 06/01/22
Kim: Milton Farm Hybrid effective 05/01/22 (in person and zoom)
Wayne D: Request support for AA meetings at New Way Peer Recovery Ctr., 85 Quincy Ave, Quincy
In person
Tues 7:00pm Living Sober, Wed 12:00pm It’s in the Book, Wed 6:00pm Men’s discussion
Wed 7:00 pm A New Way Fri 7:00pm Big Book
Monthly Reports - presented and Motions to accept and voted
Secretary Report - Les N: Reviewed and submitted
DCM Report -Pre-Conference Assembly 04/10/22 Sun 9:00am-4:00pm Peabody High School click on address click area chair click on fold for flyer https://aaemass.org/area30/
Brought up the availability of a monitor for Group Consciousness Meetings for groups that want to take advantage of.
Treasurer – Dan: Report reviewed and submitted.
Registrar – In progress review updating position
Committee Reports
§ Archives - ( 3rd Tues 7:30pm) - OPEN
§ Accessibilities - (3rd Wed 6:30 pm) - OPEN
§ Chair - OPEN
§ Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) - (2nd Thursday 7 pm) - OPEN
§ Corrections - (4th Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
§ DCM & Alt DCM - OPEN
§ Joint Treatment Facilities - (3rd Fri 7 pm) - OPEN
§ Literature - (1 st Mon 7 pm) - OPEN
§ Public Information (1st Thu 7 pm) - OPEN
§ Registrar - OPEN
§ Web Site - (1st Wed 7:00pm ) - OPEN
Community Outreach
Milton - Jay | Quincy - Chris G. | Randolph - | Weymouth - Ashley
OPEN - Braintree, Randolph
OLD Business:
From Area 30 Bulletin Items in our District
District 8 committee is available for group roadshow commitments. GSRs please inform your groups of our availability and desire to do outreach
New Business:
Motion passed: We will meet on zoom ONLY in April and moving forward. Anyone needing any access to our supply closet would arrange for entry with Chris G. and that can only happen without issue during our pre approved security window..
Motion passed: To put off hosting post-conference or later Area 30 assembly. Review for future conferences.
Les will look into availability of Weymouth School system for future.
Ashly stepped down as Chair. Doug as alternate will assume responsibilities. We thank Ashly for her dedicated service.
Tabled Discussion Items:
What’s on your mind:
Start think about planning upcoming summer/fall District 8 event 2022 Webb State Park
Meeting end at 8:30 pm.
