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 ***

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

1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org

2. Road Shows  Get in Touch with Chris G.

3. Milton Farm Group Zoom on Sundays only

4. 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: 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.

3. 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:

1. Set Date for Nominations October (same night as alkathon)

2. Set Date for Alkathon Slot Drawer October

3. 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.

4. 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: 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

1. Webb State Park - Chris G

   • Planning Group - Chris to give us a checklist before meeting 

   • Budget  $1000 Allocated 

2. Getting the Word Out to get more groups to Participate - Report on Calls, emails etc.  - Robin G.

3. Alcathon Xmas and New Years - Halls - Les N.???

NEW Business:

1. 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.

2. 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. 

3. 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.

4. 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

1. Group Conscience Meetings facilitator - Katherine Service Seminar Chair serviceseminar@aaemass.org 

2. Road Show's  Get in Touch With Chris G.

Tabled Discussion Items:

1. Summer Meetings

-Educational needs

-Traditions and concept meetings

-delegate, grapevine, other committees

2. Return to hall/hybrid- vote was for hybrid

What’s on your mind:

Meeting ended at 8:28 pm.

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 

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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.

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