District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

January 17, 2005

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions.

DCM: Kelly

Kelly passed out the Western Washington Quarterly Minutes and the agenda. 

Discussed Contact information and explained that all DCM’s participate in the Quarterly.

Got a hold of King County Parks and reserved Shelter number two for Sunday, July 17^th for the picnic.  The cost has been raised to $1.30 per person and they were paid $195.00 to reserve that spot at Five Mile Lake.  

Wayne made a motion – To reimburse Kelly for the money paid to King County Parks in the amount of $195.00.  Second – Jim, Motion passed.

August Pre-Assembly – we were co-sponsors and we haven’t paid $50.00 to help cover the translation and facility costs.  Luke made a motion – To write a check and send them $50.00.  Second – Susie, Motion passed.  Next time we will pay in advance.

April 1-2 the Area Quarterly will be in Burien. 

GSR School – Kelly passed around the curriculum booklet.  Jim said that the school was cool and that he received a lot of literature and a handbook.  It describes how we are really working for our groups.

Area Pre-Conference – March 5, fellowship at 12:00, event is from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.  It is located at the First Lutheran Church – 10207 NE 183^rd St, Bothell.  For more information contact Marge H.  425-868-3255.

Archives meeting Saturday, February 5^th put on by District 28 at Fort Borst Park Building NR1, Centralia WA. It will start at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship.  The event is at 10 a.m. along with a potluck.  Bring a salad.

Grapevine and Literature Quarterly March 2005, put on by District 21.  St. Marks Episcopal Church. 124 N Sylvia Street. Montesano, WA.  9:30 am fellowship, 10:00 Begins.  Bring a side dish or dessert.   We will host the Quarterly on June 11, 2005.

Area Corrections Quarterly – March 19^th – put on by District 3.  It will be located at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds (Longhouse).  It will start at 9:00 a.m. with fellowship, 10:00 a.m. business.

Washington Area Assembly Lynden, WA October 7-9, 2005.  GSRs attend the Area Assembly and vote on motions only this year.  GSR’s will need hotels.

CPC Committee Convention May 11.  Put on by districts 44 and 45.  120 probation officers will be attending.  The committee wants donations from the groups in the amount of $6.00 to donate a big book to each of the probation officers.  Ned will come back with information next month after the quarterly.  

The Area is making a Prassa bid for 2008 – 9 western states attend.

ALT DCM: Susie

Gary, is the Area Public Information Chair.  Susie covered the motions in the Western Washington Area Quarterly minutes under New Business.

There is a PI booth at the Monroe fair the last week in August.  We were asked if we would like a committee member to come speak to our district to inform us about it. 

Motion – Ned – To invite her to district 32 and to pay her gas money.  Second – Wayne – Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy

Read minutes.  Was asked to make one change to place Kevin K. as the Bridging the Gap Coordinator.   Motion – Luke – to approve the minutes with the one correction.  Second – Kevin, Motion passed.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Wayne - Report was read, balance of $ 2781.26 without the current DCM milage and Picnic expense. Motion – Bill – To accept the Treasurers Report.  Second – Susie, Motion Passed.  Receipts were handed out to the groups.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CPC: Ned – Bothell Quarterly is February 5^th.  I will have more information after that.  They are asking each home group for $6.00.  Send donations to Pierce County West CPC Committee, c/o Central Services Office, 3640 S. Cedar Suite S, Tacoma, WA 98409-5700.  Write Probation Officers in the memo field.  Motion – Susie – To accept the CPC report.  Second – Wayne.  Passed.

WEB MASTER: Luke:  Will be testing email addresses soon.  The new GSR report forms are on line.  I will try to get old minutes from LEO.  We will soon have a method for the Secretary to post her own minutes to the web page without assistance.  I would like the Web Site Address on our monthly minutes.  Monthly expense is $4.95.  Ned made a motion to accept the Web Master report, Susie Second, motion passed. 

BURIEN LITTLE ASSEMBLY: Jim- 32^nd annual March 19^th at JFK High School.  We will be having Chicken Stew and Salad. On February 13^th there will be a planning meeting at Greater Seattle Intergroup.  All committees are filled up already.  Jim is coordinating table set up and will need help at 8:00 am and again before dinner.  Need 6 – 8 people.

BRIDGING THE GAP:  Kevin K.  March Bridging the Gap meeting.  Will bring forms for GSR’s to take back to groups for sign up.  Motion to accept the Bridging the Gap report– Jim, Second – Wayne, motion passed.

February 19^th Quarterly will be discussing Accessibility.  Motion – Ned - To elect Judy for the district accessibility position. Second – Bill, Motion Passed.

OLD BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS -   

We had a discussion about hosting an area quarterly in 2006.  Kelly would like for us to decide by April.  Approximately 200 people attend, DCM’s and other trusted servants.  GSR’s are invited.  Motion- Judy – Take to our groups and bring back next month, Second – Luke. 

We had a discussion about making a district wide schedule like some of the other districts like Skagit County and Whidbey Island.  It is simple and all the data is contained on one sheet of paper both sides.  The District secretary will create the schedules and maintain updates.  Motion by Bill - Take the question of a district schedule back to our groups.  Second - Kevin.  Motion passed.

GROUP REPORTS –

Friday Night Federal Way Group: Kevin K GSR – We have a general topic meeting, a Step Study and a Big Book study every week except birthday night which is the last Friday of the month.

December 10^th was our groups 1^st annual Gratitude/Holiday Potluck Dinner and it was a great night.  Close to 75 people showed up and we probably hit 100 for the meeting.

We had service elections last week and all new people took over all positions except a couple we don’t have filled at all.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jean–Paul – GSR, Kelly G Alt GSR – Open discussion.  We average 30-35 men with 1-2 newcomers.  Birthdays are celebrated at the end of the month with cookies every week.  We are going to the T-Birds game Jan 29 2005.  The group has great sobriety ranging from a few days to 20 years.  Also we filled all positions last Tuesday.

Brown Bag Group – Susie A – GSR – Steady attendance with lots of attendance slips.  Great place to find a newcomer to sponsor.  We have lots of newcomers that are seeking a sponsor but there are not enough core members to sponsor them all.  Our prudent reserve was mistakenly split to the GSO, WW area 72 etc last October.  We will be able to send out splits in February.

Federal Way Tuesday Night Step Study – The GSR was not in attendance, Luke gave report – New positions rotated in along with Josh R for the new GSR.  Happy to see new faces in service!

Auburn Group – Kenneth G. GSR - This meeting has birthday meetings on the last Friday, Saturday morning and Saturday night of the month at which coins are presented and cake is served.  The business meeting was held on the third Wednesday of the month and the GSR report was not given due to the fact that the GSR meeting was held after the business meeting.  Our meeting has a good balance of sobriety and a loving atmosphere to all that join us.  I feel all are genuinely welcomed and received well.  We have quite a few of our new comers that stick around for the first year.

New Kent Fellowship – Ned T. GSR – We are still making just enough money during seventh traditions to cover rent, and literature.  We are looking for more support from people with time especially for new comers.  We have a speakers meeting on the third Saturday of the month at 7 pm with fantastic speakers.  Birthday meeting is the last Saturday of the month at 7pm – come celebrate birthdays with us!

Freedom in Sobriety – Bill W. GSR – We’ve closed down another restaurant.  WE are currently looking for a new meeting place.  The second and third weeks of January we met at the Old Country Buffet and Diamond Jim’s.  We continue to have strong attendance and good representation for service work.  Our core home group membership is around 20 and we usually have between 12 – 15 home group members attending on average.

Federal Way Sunday Step – Wayne O GSR – February we start at the beginning of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.  We just rotated our service positions.

Auburn Alkies – Jan S GSR; Michelle Alt GSR – After opening we break into three groups rotating Big Book Study, Rotating Step Study and almost always a meeting for the first step.  We have many years of continuous sobriety here.  There is a lot of sponsoring here also.  People really reach out to help.  There will be a 25^th year Anniversary Potluck her on February 13^th Open at 5:30 pm.  Serve Dinner at 6:00 pm.  Speakers meeting following – AlAnon, Alateen, and AA speakers.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

February 21, 2005

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions.  We recognized that Bill celebrated 14 years on February 18^th.

DCM: Kelly

We were reminded that the Pre-conference is March 5.  That the issues discussed will be taken by our delegate to a week long conference.  Passed out the Agenda’s and passed out the flyer and directions to the GSR’s.  New flyers are in the other room on the table for GSR’s to take.  We are to let Kelly know if we have members that want to attend that need ASL or Interpreter.

ALT DCM: Susie

Discussed that AA members in IRAQ can use our support and to contact her if we are interested in the area contact number to participate. www.area72aa.org has information for loners international and support in Iraq.  Discussed the Hi and Dry handout – cost is $6.00 / year.  Susie also mentioned that we need Inter-group representatives and passed out a business advertisement handout.  Bill made a motion to accept the minutes, Second – Wayne, Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy

Read minutes.  Kelly asked to make one change to change Federal Way Men’s Stag GSR from Jean Paul to Jim C.  A motion was made to accept minutes by Mary Ann.  Second – Ken G. Motion passed.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Wayne - Report was read, balance of $ 2679.80, handed out receipts. A motion to accept the Treasurers Report was made by Jim.  Second – Walt, Motion Passed.  Receipts were handed out to the groups.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 ARCHIVES: - Donna will help Kelly with the setup of the district archives at the Burien Little Assembly.

ACCESSABILITY: - Judy – Kelly attended the Saturday Brainstorming session.  There will be a quarterly on April 16^th – Hopefully Kelly, Susie and Judy can attend and get Guidelines. 

LITTLE BURIEN ASSEMBLY:  Jim – Attended a planning meeting on February 13^th.  March 19^th JFK High School, Free with dinner and speaker at 5:00 pm.  Jim could use one or two more helpers.  We want the groups to send $30.00 to support it.

OLD BUSINESS –

• District hosting Quarterly in January or June of 2006.  Kathy D. will Chair the committee.  Debbie our Alternate Area Chair will come out to our group and give a presentation of what we need to do – information about motels, catering, dinner and interpreters if we want her to.  We will need to make a decision and give a bid at the April Quarterly.  Motion That Debbie comes to give us a presentation on hosting the Quarterly at our next district meeting made by Wayne, Second – Judy, motion passed.

• We had a discussion about the response from groups about creating a district schedule on three-fold paper similar to District 46, 29 and several other districts.  Most of the response was positive.  Motion made by Judy that Kathy D set up an example and bring to our district for review, second Walter, Motion passed.

Western Washington Area Address changed:  Handouts were passed out. Western Washington Area Treasurer, PMB 535, 177 Telegraph Road, Bellingham, WA 98226-8079

NEW BUSINESS -   

Kelly provided an approximate budget for Praasa.  Hotel 45.95 + tax per night, Air Fare at $340.00, $8.00 for registration and $25.00 for the Banquet.  Judy made a motion that we approve Kelly’s preliminary budget, second – Mary Ann.  Motion passed.

GROUP REPORTS –

Auburn Group – Kenneth G. GSR – The Auburn Group is getting committees together to organize the 41^st annual dinner to be held on April 21^st.  The business meeting was last Wednesday.  At all the meetings except Saturday night we meet in the main room and split into called groups (big book, 12 and 12, as Bill Sees It and Living Sober), also open discussion.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Thursday – Meeting breaks into three meetings, after start of meeting, reading and announcements. We go through the first 164 pages of the Big Book.  Then the 12 steps out of the 12 & 12.  Two other meeting rooms – usually 1^st step and Topic or any other step may be called.  Birthdays are the last meeting of the month.  Lots of activities around this meeting.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jim Cree – GSR.  Meetings have been getting larger lately with newer members with less then one year of sobriety.  January 29^th about 20 – 25 members and family attended a T-Birds Hockey Game.  We are also organizing a spring Mariners game.  Group donated $30.00 to Burien Little Assembly.

Friday Night Federal Way Group: Kevin K GSR – We have a general topic meeting, a Step Study and a Big Book study every week except birthday night which is the last Friday of the month.

Freedom in Sobriety – Bill W. GSR – We have found a new permanent location at the Denny’s on 320^th across from the mall.  We are settling into our new location.  Attendance has dropped off a little, but we expect to rebuild as word gets out.

Federal Way Women – Mary Ann L. GSR – FWW has a steady attendance for weekly waivery from 25-35 each Monday night.  New positions have been filled for the new year’s six – month term – January through June, 2005.  Group did a 4^th step Group Inventory.  Had group members participated over the span of three meetings and did a thorough self examination on the group level.  Made some language changes – in group secretarial language for opening of the meeting – particularly regarding welcoming newcomers in early 30, 60, 90 day sobriety.  Newcomers attend each meeting with average amount of retention (i.e. 1-3 a month.)  New GSR voted in was out of town for the January’s GSR meeting.

Friday Nite Live – Ron W – GSR – Joe A. Alt GSR – Group elected Ron W GSR, he had been alternate and Joe A was elected alternate GSR.  We voted to allow speaker from Monroe Fair to apper at GSR meeting if cost is reasonable.  Funds to come from GSR Treasury, per last meeting.

Federal Way Sunday Step – Stephanie M – GSR, Wayne O – Alt GSR – Next week is birthday meeting.  March will start step five from the 12 & 12.

Old Hall II – Walter J – GSR – We are growing and changing all the time.  We have newcomers almost every day.  Some meetings are past the capacity and had to move to bigger rooms.  We have great participation and interest in sobriety.  We have about 80 – 90 percent contribution.  Old Hall II will be celebrating its second Birthday March 17^th.

Brown Bag Group – Susie A – GSR – The Brown Bag group was excited and overwhelmingly agreed with the idea of a District 32 schedule.  Lots of newcomers continue to attend and friendships are being made.  Service positions are filled with less then the suggested amount of sobriety – but those people are normally helped by folks with more time.

Solid Sobriety – Judy M – GSR – Do lots of service work – have been answering phones at Intergroup 3^rd Sat 4:30 – 9:00 for at least eight years.  This is the eighth year of having the privilege to answer the phones over the holidays.  We forward the phones from one home to another Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.  We do this as needed by the Greater Seattle Intergroup – This year the office was open on New Years Eve Day and some groups wanted to do this regularly as assigned shifts.  Lots of Sobriety from very new to 25 – 35 years.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

March 21, 2005

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions. 

Western Washington Alternate Chair: Debbie H – from District 29 came to talk to us about Hosting the Western Washington Area Quarterly.  She handed out the meeting and facility guidelines and reviewed them with us.  Debbie is there to help look at the contracts and to answer any other questions we may have about it.

DCM: Kelly

April 1, 2 is the Western Washington Quarterly and we may attend if we want to.

June 11^th we are hosting the Quarterly Grapevine.  Got the church set up.  On Military Road and will have flyers at our next district meeting. 

April 16^th is the Accessibility Committee Quarterly. 

We may have a new PI Chair.

Passed out the following report:

Hi to all district members

I've just got back from attending PRAASA (Pacific Regional Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly) which was held in Tucson, AZ. The theme of the assembly was:   ”Basics of Our Home Group-Recovery, Unity and Service".  The panels also cover Media/Technology and Literature.  Each panelist was assigned a topic and then research and find facts about their topic.  And then give a report to then attendees. Each panel consists of four panelists. In each panelist was given ten minutes to give there presentation. For me it was wealth a information to absorb in the weekend. Also in the evening there were roundtables we attended, which lasted for two hours.  I attended the DCM tables both nights.  At the tables we as group came up with five problems that we were having at district. Then we would share our experiences or our solution to each problem. I will share with you with some of the ideas at our April dist. meeting.

At our past meetings we've have discuss about hosting an Area Quarterly, Debbie H. the Alt-Chairperson will be attending our meeting this month to give us a presentation on what is involve in hosting a quarterly.

This weekend was the "Little Burien Assembly". Donna D. our past archivist and I set up our district display. Due to writing the report on Friday I can not give you a report on the assembly, I will give that report in April.

During the new business it time to discuss the district annual picnic.  We need to elect chairperson or persons to head up the committee.  And start asking our home groups for volunteers.  A person will be needed to make up flyer, also someone to buy the food, clean up, set-up the ballgame and cooks.  Please bring this back to your groups.  I will see you all there at the meeting March 21."Let’s Keep it Simple".

                                               Your grateful DCM Kelly G>

Wayne made a motion to accept the report, Second – Kevin, Motion passed.

ALT DCM: Susie

Kelly, MaryAnn, Susie and Jim attended the Pre-Conference.  Susie discussed the ‘2005 Conference Agenda Items.’  Dick Donahue would like questionnaires returned by April 13^th.    The Seattle Police (Federal) want to work with AA on How to work with Alcoholic Inmates. Wayne - made a motion to accept the report, Second – Jean Paul, Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy

Group read the minutes.  A motion was made to accept minutes by Jean Paul, Second – Luke.  Motion passed.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Wayne - Report was read, balance of $ 2,036.05, handed out receipts. A motion to accept the Treasurers Report was made by Jean Paul.  Second – Luke, Motion Passed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WEB MASTER: - Luke – discussed issue of anonymity and the email addresses over the web.  For example – the committee member can be emailed without revealing his/her personal email address – but to respond to the email requires personal email address – It would cost $36.00 / year to add the anonymity feature so that all committee members can reply from an anonymous email address.  This will be discussed under new business.  Luke requested that we email all flyers to him so they can be placed on the District Web Page.  Jean Paul made a motion to accept the report – second Jim, Motion passed.

BRIDGING THE GAP: - Kevin – Received an email form Parkland hall – districts 44, 45 and 9 coordinator sent forms.  We will send the forms out by email to those in the district who have email and will bring copies to the next District meeting.  A motion was made by Jean Paul to accept the report, Second - Susie – Approved.

OLD BUSINESS –

• Motion to vote Jean Paul as District PI was made by Ken G. , Second by Wayne, Approved.
• Motion made by Susie that we make a bid to host the Western Washington Area Quarterly in January of 2006, second – Luke, motion passed.

• July 17^th is the District Picnic – Five Mile Lake Shelter #2 from 3 – 8 pm.  We need volunteers to head up the committee, food, cleanup, ballgame by Kevin, Jim volunteer to head the committee.

GROUP REPORTS –

Auburn Group – Kenneth G. GSR – This meeting has birthday meetings on the last Friday, Saturday morning and Saturday night of the month at which coins are presented and cake is served.  The business meeting was held on the third Wednesday of last month.  The attendance at the March business meeting doubled.  We have been announcing for more people to take part in their group and to attend the monthly business meetings (12 people vs. the usual 5 or so).  The GSR report was given and accepted by the group.  Our meeting has a good balance of sobriety and a loving atmosphere to all that join us.  I feel all are genuinely welcoming and they are received well.

Brown Bag Group – Susie A – GSR – We had a few problems with the doors being locked, but that is getting taken care of.  The church is very fond of us – imagine that!  It continues to be a new comer meeting with a nice core member group with good sobriety.

Camelot Square – Glynn A – GSR – We normally read out of the Big Book to get topics, go around and ask who ever would like to share.  We handed out two one month and two month coins last month.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jim Cree – GSR.  Group is getting bigger 40 – 50.  We will be attending a B Ball game in June.  Spring Fling Golf on April 16^th.  Wagon Wheel Campout August at Fort Flagler State Park.

Friday Night Federal Way Group: Kevin K GSR – Group is going strong with great sobriety which makes for great meeting and fellowship.  Service at the group level could use some help but I am working on it.

Federal Way Women – Mary Ann L. GSR – GSR attended 2005 General Service Conference in Bothell, WA on Saturday March 5, 2005.  I brought back the questionnaire that was distributed at the conference back to home group and distributed to FWW members for input.  GSR will gather results from group and forward via email to Dick D prior to April 13^th deadline.  Steady strong attendance at this meeting with emphasis on rotating first 164 pages in the Big Book and step study – Group splits for two separate study groups.  Group made a small contribution to the 2005 Burien Assembly.

South End Womens Group – Kathy D – GSR – Our group continues to do well.  New members joining all the time.  We have three birthdays in March – One two year and two six month – we will go out to dinner to celebrate after the birthday meeting.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes           

April 18, 2005

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions. 

Western Washington Area PI: Gary K – Gave a description of the PI position.  The purpose of PI is to inform the general public what AA is and what AA isn’t.  They speak to non AA groups like schools, rotary clubs etc…  Wednesday at Intergroup they will have a meeting on PI.

DCM: Kelly  - Discussed Catalogs and Pamphlets on the Table.

Susie read through the highlights on the flyers and found that we should have given $15.00 / quarter to District 41 for ASL.  Mary-Ann made a motion to pay District 41 $30.00 for the first two quarters.  Second - Jean Paul.  Motion passed.

August Pre Assembly is coming up.  They will discuss what the motions are and we should all plan to attend.

August 7^th Intergroup Picnic at Woodland Park.  On May 8, at noon there will be a planning meeting.  Groups are wanted to participate.  Dick will give the first Delegate report in Bellingham April 30^th but we could also have him come and visit our district.

We could have Norm S (Area Treasurer) and Sabrina (Alternate Area Treasurer) come talk to us about the seventh tradition.   

We did not get any of the Bids for the 2007 quarterlies.

There was a zone meeting at the Reality Center and was surprised into being the speaker.  The No Name group talked about our district.  Went to Treatment Quarterly – received a treatment kit and anybody can take it and look it over if interested.

May 15^th Intergroup is holding a spring assembly – 11:00 – 3:00 pm.  Topic Corrections, and speakers.  Have lunch meetings with at board meeting following to see how they do business.  Pot luck with main dish provided by Intergroup.

We will be hosting the Grapevine and Literature Quarterly June 11^th at 11:00.  Warm food and speaker.  Church of Christ – 30012 Military Road S, Federal Way.

ALT DCM:  Susie – Attended the Accessibility Quarterly.  It is a new committee with no guidelines set yet.  It is for people with wheelchairs, blind, etc.  Making progress, including on forms how to get needs met – want to know what we need.  Every distirict should let us know if we have a deaf community, Russian access etc…

Jill at Intergroup is leaving – Potluck will be held the 24^th at 1:00 pm.

SECRETARY: Kathy - Passed around sample of District Schedule.  Group Read minutes and approved.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Wayne - Report was read, balance of $ 2,004.10 – Wants to make a contribution of $900.00 to the area.  Want to wait until after first of year because of new changes with committees filled.  Need copies of expenses.

Perhaps have the committees give Wayne an estimate based on talking to other committee members and give a best guess amount for budget so we can mail contributions out.  Review in June.  Motion to accept the Treasurers Report made by Luke.  Second Susie.  Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WEB MASTER: - Luke – Will talk about an increase to the budget under old business.  Motion to accept the report by Susie.  Second Mary Ann. Motion passed.

PI: - Jean Paul – Learning what it is and will have more information for us next month after the quarterly.

BRIDGING THE GAP – Kelly for Kevin – Going well.  Have forms for anybody to sign up.  District did 10 bridges – treatment wants us to review their website – from our web site we can see and download the forms. 

OLD BUSINESS –

• Want to increase the website budget so that we can retain anonymity when responding to email requests from our Web Page.  Jim made a motion that we pay $36.00 to increase email services.  Bill Second.  Motion passed.  We can email Luke if we want an email address set up for a group from the web page.
• New Schedule – discussed that we would update every six month as the information does not change very much.  Determined we want the schedule to be as generic as possible. Perhaps difference between an open and closed meeting, preamble etc...  Will have a copy to take to groups at the next meeting.
• Discuss budget committee next month when Wayne is present.

GROUP REPORTS –

Auburn Group – Kenneth G. GSR – This meeting has birthday meetings on the last Friday, Saturday morning and was held on the third Wednesday of last month.  The attendance at the March business meeting doubled.  We have been announcing for more people to take part in their group and to attend the monthly business meetings(12 vs the usual 5 or so).  The GSR report was given and accepted by the group.  Our meeting has a good balance of sobriety and a loving atmosphere to all that join us.  I feel all are genuinely welcoming and they are received well.

Auburn Alkies – Jan S – GSR – We have many members with long time sobriety – a lot of sponsoring.  Traditions followed strictly, and there is almost always a discussion group especially planned for newcomers.  Steps 1, 2 or 3 out of 12 x 12 and the Big Book.

Brown Bag Group – Susie A – GSR – The group was very interested in several of the assembly items.  Especially of interest was the motion regarding attendance slips and also getting more information to the younger generation.

Camelot Square – Glynn A – GSR – We serve coffee and cake.  We have to do something to have newcomers keep coming back.  We take turns reading from the Big Book.  Then we let whoever wants to share about what we have read or share about his/her own problems.

Do It Together – George G – GSR – Attendance varying between 4-8 Monday and Thursday.  Doors kept open even during the Holidays, ‘Old’ Timers keep the group going.  Young people come in to get slips signed.  Whole ‘new’ group.  Business meeting last Thursday of each month.  Birthdays celebrated last Monday of each month.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jim C – GSR.  Will have the first business meeting in a long time.. Group needs to pay up!! – New Treasurer…

Federal Way Women – Mary Ann L. GSR – Continuing strong attendance with emphasis on rotating the first 164 pages of the Big Book and step study in the 12 x 12.  Group planning  on an annual clothes swap in May where members bring usable old clothes.  Remaining garments not exchanged will be donated to a women’s shelter.

This meeting will also involve a potluck.  Scholarship fund set up is helping 2 or 3 members attend an upcoming Pilgrim Firs Women’s retreat in June 2005.

Freedom in Sobriety  – Bill W – GSR – Our attendance is increasing now that we have a stable location.  We are considering a regular commitment to lead a meeting at Kent detox. 

Friday Nite Live – Ron W – GSR – Breaks into as many as three groups for the different topics to discuss.

South End Women’s Group – Kathy D – GSR – Our group is doing very well.  We study the 12 x 12 every week except the last Wednesday of the month when we have a birthday meeting followed by the tradition of the month.– we go out to dinner to celebrate after the birthday meeting.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes           

June 20, 2005

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions. 

Birthday recognition – HC – 6 years.

GUEST SPEAKER – Mike R. – Took over managing the South End Bookstore on May 1^st 2005.  Want more consistent volunteers – considering opening on Saturdays for 4 hours.  Passed out new flyer.  Have an email address – southendbooks@aol.com.  Fill out service application – Larry and Anita will interview.  They are also considering a phone for incoming phone calls to make certain somebody is there.  Open to suggestions of hours of operation.

DCM: Kelly  - Hosted the Grapevine quarterly.  Thanks to the helpers.  There will be a $1.00 increase in literature, books and booklets except for the big book on July first.

More flyers are on the table.  Next weekend Enumclaw Meeting on Sponsorghip 10:3.  Intergroup picnic August 7^th – can win Ocean Shores Package for two. Saturday the 25^th Morton Strawberry Shortcake.  August 20^th Combination Intergroup, Districts and Area on sponsorship.

Will attend the World International in Toronto.  Will attend the Quarterly on July 8^th & 9^th.  Kevin made a motion to accept the report, Jim 2^nd. Motion passed.

Alternate Chair – Debbie H is stepping aside.

Open Committees: CPC, Grapevine & Literature, Treatment, Corrections, Archives

ALT DCM:  Susie – Sent in the Newsletter.  Will attend the Quarterly July 8^th and 9^th.  Kathy made a motion to accept the report, Jim 2^nd.  Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy - Passed out minutes.  Group Read minutes and approved.  Luke made a motion to accept the Secretary report, Jim 2^nd, motion passed.

TREASURERS REPORT:  Wayne – Wayne has a broken leg.  No treasurers report available.

AREA ALTERNATE TREASURER: Sabrina – Handed out folders to the GSR’s to take to the group treasurers and gave a discussion on non-interest bearing accounts so that the 1099 Int form will not be sent because a group should not be filing taxes.  Also Don’t say non-profit for the checkbooks.  The web site has a form for SS4 – When an individual has an account for a group it is possible to garnish it.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WEB MASTER: - Luke – Got the email addresses for the committee members.  Will be attending school in the fall and will need a replacement. Currently programmed in Dream Weaver.  Can help the person who takes over to get started. 

GRAPEVINE & LITERATURE – HC – HC agreed to be the new Grapevine and Literature Rep.  Jim will be the Alternate.  Susie made a motion to accept.  Walter 2^nd.  Motion passed.

PICNIC – Jim – We will all clean up. Budget – Kevin $50.00.  Budget for new games.  Kevin needs to find somebody to cover, possibly Kevin K. may be able to organize games.  The flyer did not contain Potluck and Food to bring so get the word out.  Kevin made a motion to accept – Ken 2^nd. Motion passed.

BRIDGING THE GAP – Kevin – Getting bridges from several people – Get forms to our home groups for contacts and bring them back to share the load.  Jim made a motion to accept the report, Susie 2^nd, motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS –

• Reviewed the Shedules.  Always small print due to the content.
• Motion to finish the ream of 500 sheets – divide up – take to groups to discuss if the district will print them or the groups.  Kelly made the motion, Walter 2^nd.  Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS –

• BBQ July 8 picnic at the Sunrise Methodist Church.

GROUP REPORTS –

Auburn Group –  Ken – GSR – On the 8^th and 10^th our group had a group inventory out of the  “The Group” pamphlet 13 questions.  The group is in the process of evaluating that inventory to determine what changes the group will want to make.  The inventory was mediated by qualified people from intergroup that are not part of our group.

Business meeting was held on the third Wednesday and the treasurers’ report was done and approved.  Intergroup rep was not present.  GSR did not report but was in attendance.

Auburn Alkies – Jan S – GSR – Summer picnic at Game Farm Park.  Lot’s of sponsorship going on.  Many years of long term sobriety. Traditions followed by the book – big book study – Step study – and first step meeting. Birthday on last Sunday is open.

BROWN BAG: Susie A – GSR – Our annual Brown Bag Picnic is on July 8 – Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 come one and all.  Hot Dogs and Hamburgers provided.  Bring something to share or just come and fellowship.  The magic happens when one alcoholic talks with another.

CAMELOT SQUARE: Glynn A – GSR – Need to spice up the meetings somehow make them more exciting.  We usually read from the Big Book and then let everybody share.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jim C – GSR.  Rotated positions for chair, literature and coffee.

Federal Way Friday Night – Kevin K. – GSR.  Big Book study, Step Study and open topic meetings.  Are all going strong with good attendance. Birthday night is the last Friday of the month.

Federal Way Healthy Women – Lisa B – GSR.  Going well.  We study a tradition on the first Sunday, Big Book 2^nd and 3^rd Sunday, Birthday meeting and Business meeting on the 4^th Sunday.  We have rent paid, and a reserve.

Federal Way Sunday Step – Stephanie M – GSR.  Growing – lots of newcomers – finished step three last night.  We’re struggling to keep the intergroup phone commitment but last meeting had people sign up.  Meeting attendance is strong.  Breaks into two meetings.  1 follows 12 x 12, other open topic – typically first step.

Friday Nite Live – Ron W – GSR – Rooms for three separate subjects (Big Book, Traditions, Steps, etc…).  If new members are present (1^st 30 days of sobriety) generally someone will hold a first step in one room.

Old Hall II – Walter – GSR – Average attendance 25 – 30 with large show of newcomers.  Can use support.

South End Women’s Group – Kathy D – GSR – Our group is doing very well.  We study the 12 x 12 every week except the last Wednesday of the month when we have a birthday meeting followed by the tradition of the month– we go out to dinner to celebrate after the birthday meeting.  We had a business meeting with lots of participation last month.  Will have a special summer BBQ in July.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes

July 18, 2005

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions. 

Birthday recognition – Ron – 18 months

TREASURERS REPORT – Susie – Discussion of the current state of the account given by Susie.  Account balance $ 2008.58 – Wayne has not attended meetings for several months now and a district decision needs to be made.  After a discussion a motion was made by Ken to replace the current treasurer with Steve.  Jim 2^nd.  Motion passed.

DCM: Kelly  - Stress the sign-up for the Area Assembly.  Seven motions on the table.  Will discuss next month.  The Pre-Assembly will be held August 14^th at 1:00 p.m.  We will talk about the issues to take back to our groups.  No location is determined yet.  Also GSR Orientation will be provided at the Pre-Assembly to review voting procedures.  At the Quarterly I was picked to go to the PI Quarterly August 13^th.  Quarterly is open to anybody.  Corrections in need of support.  Especially McNeil.  Contact Sandy H 360-681-2288 or cell 360-460-1729 for more information.  Susie has a corrections workbook for anybody interested.  There was a GSO Shortfall they can use contributions.  Also reminder that there are new flyers on the table and the sponsorship is coming up. It was announced at the quarterly that Debbie H was not stepping down.  Jean Paul Motion to accept the report – Jim 2^nd.  Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy - Passed out minutes.  Group Read minutes and approved.  Jim made a motion to accept the report, Jean Paul 2^nd.  Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PI: - Jean Paul – Hooked up with district 34 at the Green River Community College Health Fair – they had Belly Dancers and Acupuncturist – I asked not to be placed next to the Alcohol Assessment booth.  First time in Non-AA environment but was glad to be there to help others.  Some people took pamphlets etc… when I was not watching.  My next goal is to check libraries for the Big Book.  I will be attending the Quarterly on August 13.  Motion to accept by Jim, 2^nd Judy.  Motion passed.

ASSESSABILITY – Judy – In Newsletter – see ASL is the main focus but we have many other needs.  Will be attending after receiving the guidelines for the quarterly.  Motion to accept by Jim, 2^nd Kathy.  Motion passed.

PICNIC – Jim – The picnic went very well.  About 125 people in attendance.  Harry did a great job coking.  Bought 200 burgers, 96 buns, and 48 hot dogs.  Have left over food in cold storage – hope to sell 60 hamburgers, 42 hot dogs, and soda to other group which will reimburse the district.  Will provide inventory to the district.  Ron made a motion to accept – Ken 2^nd. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS –

• Pre-Assembly.  Last year the cost was $50.00 for teach district.  Kathy made a motion that Kelly pay $50.00 at the pre-assembly to be reimbursed by the district.  Judy 2^nd, Motion passed.
• Would like to have Gail H come to give a talk about voting in January or December – Policies.

GROUP REPORTS –

Auburn Group –  Ken – GSR – Group inventory is still in review.  Good meeting – Newcomer retention has been fairly good.

Auburn Alkies – Jan S – GSR – Our annual summer picnic was a huge success.  Better than any previous years.  Many attended, weather and food was wonderful.  Also the Big Book Rotating Study Group has moved outside in the back of the regular meeting rooms during hot weather nights for a nice cool break. 

BROWN BAG: Susie A – GSR – Our annual Brown Bag Picnic is on July 8 – Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 come one and all.  Hot Dogs and Hamburgers provided.  Bring something to share or just come and fellowship.  The magic happens when one alcoholic talks with another.

CAMELOT SQUARE: Glynn A – GSR – Need to spice up the meetings somehow make them more exciting.  We usually read from the Big Book and then let everybody share.

Federal Way Mens Stag – Tuesday – Jim C – GSR.  Rotated positions for chair, literature and coffee.

Federal Way Friday Night – Kevin K. – GSR.  Big Book study, Step Study and open topic meetings.  Are all going strong with good attendance. Birthday night is the last Friday of the month.

Federal Way Healthy Women – Lisa B – GSR.  Going well.  We study a tradition on the first Sunday, Big Book 2^nd and 3^rd Sunday, Birthday meeting and Business meeting on the 4^th Sunday.  We have rent paid, and a reserve.

Federal Way Sunday Step – Stephanie M – GSR.  Growing – lots of newcomers – finished step three last night.  We’re struggling to keep the intergroup phone commitment but last meeting had people sign up.  Meeting attendance is strong.  Breaks into two meetings.  1 follows 12 x 12, other open topic – typically first step.

Friday Nite Live – Ron W – GSR – Rooms for three separate subjects (Big Book, Traditions, Steps, etc…).  If new members are present (1^st 30 days of sobriety) generally someone will hold a first step in one room.

South End Women’s Group – Kathy D – GSR – Our group is doing very well.  We study the 12 x 12 every week except the last Wednesday of the month when we have a birthday meeting followed by the tradition of the month– we go out to dinner to celebrate after the birthday meeting.  We had a business meeting with lots of participation last month.  Our barbeque was cancelled.

District 32 GSR Meeting Minutes           

August 15, 2005

District Website - www.district32aa.org

Area Website - www.area72aa.org

OPENING: Opened with the serenity prayer, AA preamble and 12 traditions. 

Birthday recognitions – Susie 6yrs and Stephanie 5 yrs.

DCM: Kelly  - Stress the sign-up for the Area Assembly Hosting district needs the pay for catering and  other costs.  I attended the Pre-Assembly yesterday.  There is another one August 20^th at 1 PM in Port Angeles, one the 27^th in Bonney Lake, there will be another on the 28^th in Lacy.  We had agreed to pay the hosting district 50 $ for our Pre-Assembly however they believe it will be a lot less and plan to send an email with all the detail of the cost for reimbursement.

They held GSR school yesterday.  Sunday September 25^th they will hold another GSR school in Mount Vernon, also on October 1 at Port Townsend.   Next month we will go over what will happen at the assembly.  I will be presenting the Digital Archives @AAGrapevine.org Friday 3:00 – 3:50 in room one.

I plan to visit groups in our district that are not participating in our monthly meetings in an attempt to get positions filled.  Also plan to talk about the Website.  We have new flyers and phone lists on the table.  I won the Ocean Shores trip that the Intergroup Picnic raffled off with the badges.  Jim made a motion to accept the report – Jean Paul 2^nd.  Motion passed.

SECRETARY: Kathy - Passed out minutes.  Group Read minutes and approved.  Luke made a motion to accept the report, Jim 2^nd.  Motion passed.

TREASURER:  Susie made a motion to accept Steve S as treasurer of district 32.  Jean Paul 2^nd.  Motion passed.  Susie gave an update for this month.  We owe Luke about $50.00 for hosting the domain.  We also have expenses in October.  Susie will split the cost with the group as GSR and the difference in cost to the district.  Luke made a motion to accept the report, Bill 2^nd.  Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WEBMASTER: - Luke – Next Month is the last meeting.  I will not be in Federal Way.  We need a Webmaster.  It takes about 2 hours at most per month.  The duties include uploading new minutes, change contact information and anonymous email information.  Six months or more of sobriety recommended.  It was created in Dream weaver but don’t need it costs about $367.00 for the software.  The person must have HTML experience.  Must have a credit card – can use Kelly’s.  Luke will look for service that will allow prepay.  I will put Steve S to DCM for email inquiries since Steve does not prefer to use email.  Kathy made a motion to accept the report, Jean Paul 2^nd.  Motion passed.

PI: - Jean Paul – Attended the PI Quarterly.  It was amazing and great to be with others.  There is a bus project to raise money for.  They want to put a sign up in Pierce County busses about “What you drink and when you drink is your issue – When you want to stop it is ours”.  We may get involved with it.  For getting details out there about $1,400.00 for six months.  They have had great success in Seattle with the Bus advertisements and we will get more information.  I checked with the Libraries and none have Big Books.  At the quarterly I learned it is one of the most stolen books from Libraries.  I will look into donating more.  PI trained alcoholics are doing PI in the schools.   One district has an amazing letter from the Physical Ed teacher and the principle at schools they have attended as recommendation for the positive outcome of the presentations.  One PI rep sends them out to schools with a letter.  I am planning to attend a Health Fair in Federal Way on Labor Day.  It is about Puget Sound Suicide Prevention at Federal Way memorial high school.  They have asked us to participate from 1-4 for a $25.00 fee.

Ron made a motion to accept the report, 2^nd Susie.  Motion passed.

GRAPEVINE AND LITERATURE – Jim C – September 10^th Quarterly in Anacortes – I will try to make it - HC can’t.  Luke made a motion to accept the report.  Bill 2^nd.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS –

• Jim C provided a detailed list of the picnic inventory.  One copy will go to archives and one to Kelly.  We had 13.92 over with the resale of our leftovers to the Federal Way Tuesday Night Men’s Stag group.

NEW BUSINESS –

• PI Booth in Federal Way School – Exciting to have a district representative to present it!  Susie made a motion that we pay $25.00 for the PI Booth.  Bill 2^nd.  Motion passed.
• February 11 our district will host the PI Quarterly.

GROUP REPORTS

AUBURN ALKIES – Jan S – GSR – We meet at 7:30 PM on Sundays.  We have 3-4 new comers’ average each week.  Our business meeting is on the First Sunday of the month.  People are encouraged and given service positions and do well with them on a rotating basis.  We always have three study groups

BROWN BAG: Susie A – GSR – Our annual Brown Bag Picnic was a HUGE success!  50 members attended the event.  Brown Bag LOVES the new schedules.  We have huge gratitude for Kathy D. for the time and effort.  We will take some schedules but the group will make their own copies, as our number of new comers and meeting five times per week will be hard to keep up with at the district level.

CAMELOT SQUARE: Glynn A – GSR – We meet from 7:30 – 9:00 PM on Thursday.  We have an average of 1-2 new comers.  The business meeting is the last Thursday of the month.  We normally have 6 – 10 members in attendance.

FEDERAL WAY MENS STAG – Tuesday – Jim C – GSR.  Wagon Wheel camp-out was held last weekend.  We will have a BBQ the last Tuesday of this month – starting at 6:00 PM and open to everyone.  Solid Sobriety and sends the message to new comers to keep coming back

FEDERAL WAY SUNDAY STEP – Stephanie M – GSR.  Group has fairly consistent attendance.  We have a birthday meeting at the end of the month.  New service positions – coffee maker and chair person

FRIDAY NITE LIVE– Ron W – GSR – Rooms for three separate subjects (Big Book, Traditions, Steps, etc…).  If new members are present (1^st 30 days of sobriety) generally someone will hold a first step in one room

FREEDOM IN SOBRIETY – Bill W. – We still have difficulties drawing for the Intergroup phone commitment and will be re-evaluating our service commitment at this month’s business meeting.

SOUTH END WOMENS GROUP – Kathy D – GSR – Our group is doing very well.  We study the 12 x 12 every week except the last Wednesday of the month when we have a birthday meeting followed by the tradition of the month– we go out to dinner to celebrate after the birthday meeting.  We had another business meeting with lots of participation last month.