District 32 in Area 72 :: AA :: Alcoholics Anonymous

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January

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions.

DCM – Susie: reported on the January Quarterly which was held in Shelton and an inventory was facilitated by Eddie H on Friday night…which was very thought provoking and the outcome being was that we are all responsible for communication, better listening, politeness and courtesy and working to make this Area Better. AA starts with the Home Groups. Our Area has been asked as everyone had to contribute $ 32 to PI Area Chair to put on a PI workshop to be held in July of 2008. It was a big issue at the Quarterly and was discussed at length. A lot of people in PI who have a committee of one and it is very difficult for them to do anything…this is to help the committee chairs to see how they can get people involved. He is bringing a delegate in to help get this done. It will be held in Renton and did not get approval from the Area for this. It was a hot issue. Susie asked if District 32 was will to contribute the $ 32. After some discussion it was voted on and passed. Susie wanted to make sure all groups at the correct address for Area 72 contributions: 702 Kentucky Street #535, Bellingham WA 98225-4200. Next month our Area Corrections Chair and the chair of Prison BTG will be giving a 15 minute presentation on what the Area is doing. Let your groups know in anyone is interest in this 12 step work. Susie will be out of town for the March District Meeting. The April Quarterly will be held in Silverdale and we have been asked to register early. A motion was made and passed to send Susie and Gary to the April Quarterly. Also it was brought to our attention in order for us to be self sufficient at Area level, it is appreciated if we would purchase meals and hotel rooms to offset the costs. Our Pre conference this year is set for March 22^nd at the Orting Soldiers Home. We are asked to support the Hosting district by a $ 20 donation to offset the costs. It was voted on and passed. Susie presented a motion which was passed at the Quarterly which we will take back to our groups for approval – the motion reads “We move that the General Service Conference instruct AAWS to produce and publish a book containing personal stories from geographically remote areas of the world.” It was discussed and the motion will be taken back to the groups for discussion. Seattle Intergroup is in great need of “Night Watch” volunteers. It involves having your home phone number available to receive calls during the wee hours. It is a once a month commitment. The Area Accessibility Committee needs two coordinators to help better do their job. They need a language coordinator and communication coordinator. If you or anyone in your home group are interested please call Lloyd at 206-380-6486. One last thought out of the Quarterly is that we seem to get more folks involved in service work when we share a personal story about reaching an Alcoholic than only stating a need. The report was approved.

Alt. DCM – Gary: Started updating Registrar Paperwork. The paperwork was passed around to get updated information from all members. Report was accepted.

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the December meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurers report for last month was distributed to members and a motion was made to approve them and it was passed

CPC – John Paul: Reported about Service workshop at Seattle Intergroup. Working on project for the last three months of getting letters out to the school districts. Two different letters regarding CPC and PI information. Also some letters to go out to Senior Centers, Police and Clergy. It was asked if John Paul could email out to us these letters. Great idea. Report was accepted.

Webmaster – Mike: Mike has continued to better the website - The Website looks awesome…thank you Mike. Check out the website at: district32aa.org. The report was accepted.

PI – Wayne: Held a PI Committee meeting on January 9^th..one person showed up. Wayne announced his next meeting is February 13^th at 6 pm please announce to your home groups regarding this meeting and try involving members into making a service position at the group level and then have them talk to Wayne and attend meeting in February. Good job. Report was accepted.

Accessibility – Kelly: Attended the Quarterly in Vancouver. There was a great turnout for the Quarterly. An Ad Hoc committee was put together to which will make motion to increase the accessibility budget for the year. Vancouver WA has the only treatment center for the deaf. The budget proposal will be submitted at the April Quarterly. Also we will submit a bid to host a quarterly in 2012 at July Quarterly for sometime in 2009. Report accepted.

Grapevine Literature – Bette: Went to a couple meetings to promote the Grapevine and got very little response. She has a couple of friends visiting here from Mexico and there seems to be a lot of interest in the Grapevine in Mexico. Report was accepted.

Treatment and BTG – Jonni: Received four BTG requests. Did not make Quarterly in Vancouver. Needs location for July Treatment Quarterly and volunteers to help with Quarterly. Report accepted.

Correction - Larry: Moving right along but has nothing much to report this month. Pioneer applicants that applied for clearance are all back and need to be fingerprinted and then the meeting will be able to start at that facility. Larry made a commitment to those in need of Pink Cans that he will make them a Pink Can. The Report was accepted.

Archives – Jim C.: Has a much longer to do list than a have done list. Quarterly is coming up in two weeks. Jim has to work and Gary is going to attend. Report accepted.

Announcements for Groups were made.

Old and New Business:

Johnny M. and Anna volunteered to chair the picnic this summer. Thank you ladies.

The new GSR Handbook was discussed. It is guidelines for committee chairs. Good stuff.
We will try to vote on it next month in February.

GSR Reports:

Healthy Women: Jonni G. - There was some problems with the church getting the rent money but it has been resolved by no fault of our treasurer. New members continue to arrive at our meeting and attendance has been enough that we are able to split into two discussion groups. We have a step study and big book study.

Anonymity Group: Gary H. - Great meeting lots of sobriety. Birthday meeting last Wed of the month celebrated with cake and coins. Meeting reads rotating steps and chapters from the Big Book. Meeting could use support. Please get the word out.

Federal Way Women: Donna V. - Our new rotation of trusted servants started in January. We are growing numbers. A great women’s meeting with a great range of sobriety. New GSR will attend next month.

Promises: Hillery J. – We are a book study group. We are close knit but could always use mor support.

Friday Nite Live: Tallulah – Nothing to report.

F.W.M.S.: Johnny M. – Kelly put together a thunderbirds hockey game for the end of the month. FWMS fishing tip is scheduled for /26/08 for bottom fishing and 7/27/08 for salmom. $110 for bottom fishing and $130 for salmon fishing. Manashdash men’s spiritual retreat is scheduled for May 30^th to June 1^st.

Auburn: Anna – Starting the planning for 44^th Annual Anniversary dinner.

One Way: Betty W. – Nothing to report.

Freedom in Sobriety: Gerri W. – Going strong. Pink Can is doing well.

We closed in the usual manner and adjoined at 8:30 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Pam J.

Secretary

February

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions.

We had a special speaker this meeting, Denny A., the District Correction. He was very informative and gave us some great ideas of what is available for the members of AA to do in the Corrections field. This included the Bridge program. Which is helping an inmate get to a meeting when they get out of the institution. Also he shared about the Corrections Correspondence program. The Corrections Quarterly is being hosted by District 3. It will be held in Monroe on Saturday, March 15^th.

DCM – Susie: Nothing to report as DCM. But we did welcome two new members to our meeting. Kelly G. from the Wed nite Women in Recovery and Becky from the Monday nite Women in Recovery.

Alt. DCM – Gary: Pretty much done with updating registrar paperwork. He needs to collaborate with area registrar to finalize. Also started the process of encouraging standing committee members to finalize committee meeting dates, times and locations (aside from PI who is already up and running). Report was accepted.

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the January meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurer’s report for last month was distributed to members. Beginning balance of $3,450.60. Expenses for the month were $ 402.60. Contributions for the month were $ 168.68. Prudent Reserve of $ 800.00. Ending balance of $ 2230.68. A motion was made to approve the report and it was accepted.

CPC – Jean Paul: Reported via email because he is very ill with pneumonia. Get well soon Jean Paul. He reports that he has stopped waiting for the letter from Mr. Garrison at Riverside HS and went ahead and sent out the Federal Way HS letters, using the Puyallup and Sumner reference letters. He will follow up with Mr. Garrision before the end of the month. He has already been invited to another panel at Auburn Riverside between March 24^th and April 4^th. Jean Paul has decided not to do it on April 1^st…LOL. Report was accepted.

Webmaster – Mike: The minutes are getting posted to the website. Check it out at: http://district32aa.org/. A motion was made to accept the report and it was passed.

PI – Wayne: Attended the PI Area Quarterly in Vancouver. The service workshop is June 4^th. They still need volunteers for coffee, greeters, reading the Concepts and Traditions, and for making sure the Speakers are taken care of. The goal of $1300 was almost met for the workshop from donations from the districts. We were shore $200. Area Chair welled up with emotions from the support. Next Quarterly is open to all who want to learn about PI. All PI committee members would benefit from going. It will be held in Bremerton on May 10^th. Wayne plans to get some rack bundles to present to GSRs to show their home groups and see if that inspires some participating fro PI group reps and get more people to form the PI committee. Wayne also got about 50 questions from students for when we go to the HS and present to them at the beginning of the classes for inspiring involvement. A new committee involving the elderly was formed In Vancouver. It is called CEC – Cooperation with Elderly Communities. He received a bunch of letter projects forms from Intergroup to Physicians, Schools, Clergy, Funeral Directors, Senior Centers, etc. And a Big Shout out to Wayne for now having a committee of THREE. Right on. The projects the committee is working on are: Rack setups at Libraries, Hotels, Medical Clinics, etc. The Committee meetings are held the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at Wayne’s house: 35830 25^th Place South, Federal Way. Phone # 253-653-9014. Call if you want to help or just show up for the meeting. Great job. Report was accepted.

Accessibility – Kelly: On vacation. No Report.

Grapevine Literature – Bette: Stepped down as GVL Chair. Susie reported that she attended the Grapevine and Literature Quarterly. She reported that if you google www.aagrapevine.org you can read jokes and catch up on some topics. If you want to join and have all grapevine materials (past articles on mymerous topics) it costs $20 per year. Some groups have had PowerPoint Presentations on the Grapevine website. It was suggested that groups put together a lending library of old AA tapes, CDs and literature for members to take home and listen to or read and then return for other members to do the same. It was also suggested that each District have a display rack. Report was accepted.

Treatment and BTG – Jonni: No report because Jonni was ill.

Corrections - Larry: It has been a slower month than expected. Kari our Correctional Chair is back and so I have been given the honor of serving and now she can continue the position of Chair and I can return to behind the scenes as Alternate where I thrive. The next correction quarterly will be held at the United Congregational Church of Christ, in Monroe WA. on Sat. March 15^th from 8am to 3pm all are welcome. We are awaiting the arrival of the new DVD on carrying the message to the institution and are striving to work with our CPC chair to support the carrying the AA message inside to be issued at the quarterly. We will be honored to have Denny our Area Corrections Chair and Toni T area Bridging the Gap share at our District meeting tonight. The pink can funding is growing and we will be using some of the money to buy books for the Kent City Jail. We are still awaiting approval for the volunteers for the Pioneer Center Federal Half Way House….slow coming. I would like to thank Hillory a GSR from our district and a designated sponsor for Pioneer for her attendance at Seattle Intergroup Corrections Meeting. GOOD JOB HILLORY. My thanks go out to all the members of the district that have helped in meeting the challenges we face in carrying the message to those who are The Report was accepted.

Archives – Jim C.: Was not able to attend Feb Archives quarterly. However, he visited with Merry O. who is the archivist for District 18 and she shared events of the quarterly. I met with Merry O. at the storage unit in Auburn. She moved a few boxes into the unit and gave me a check for $120 for 6 months of the shared expense with District 18 for the unit. I had a spare couple of keys made and gave one to Merry with information for access to the storage unit. District 18 is now officially sharing our unit. I would like to put together a committee to go over the inventory and review the units contents. I am also looking to find an alternate Archivist. Hopefully, in the future I would like to put together a work party to go through the Archives and organize talk about putting together a “road show”. Good ideas. Report accepted.

Old and New Business:

Burien Little Assembly will be Saturday, March 15^th this year.

The new GSR Handbook was discussed and a motion was made to accept the handbook as it is written. The motion passed.

Auburn will have its 44^th Annual Potluck Dinner on Friday, April 11^th at 7 pm.

District Picnic will be Saturday, July 13^th at 3 pm at Five Mile Lake in Federal Way.

Announcements for Groups were made and GSR Reports:

Federal Way Women: Becky - The group agreed to continue Pink Can and when it reaches $50 it will be turned over to the District treasurer. Submitted $ 54.10 for the Pink Can Fund.

Promises: Hillery J. – We are a book study group. We are close knit but could always use more support.

F.W.M.S.: Johnny M.: Closed meeting, men only, open forum, and rotating chair. Manashdash Spiritual Men’s Retreat is May 30^th to June 1^st.

Friday Night Live: Tallulah – 30 – 40 in attendance at meetings. Business meeting is third Friday of the month. First Step for all newcomers. Birthday meeting last Friday of the month with cake and coins.

Auburn: Anna: Working on 44^th Anniversary dinner. Speakers, potluck, flyers will be out soon. Friday, April 11^th at 6pm.

Do It Together: Pat – We continue to function by the grace of God and the uplifting message of AA. As Secretary and GSR of this group I have had 2 people with sufficient sobriety and interest to step up and agree to chair our meetings. Thus, I am now free to attend the District 32 meetings. Could use some support.

Freedom in Sobriety: Gerri – Very good meetings always newcomers and long time sobriety and doing well with the Pink Can.

Federal Way Men’s Stag Thursday: John R. – Nothing new to report.

Brown Bag: Mary B. – Had a special lunch going away party for one of our Home Group members because we think of each other as family. We will miss you Kim!!!!

Sober on Saturday: Michael G. – We just finished “A Vision for You” and will be starting “Doctor Bob’s Nightmare”.

Women in Recovery Thursday: Pam J. – Great meeting for women in AA and Al Anon. We meet at 5:30 pm, which is convenient for working women who want to stop for a meeting on their way home. We are a topic based group from AA approved literature. Birthdays are celebrated with treats and coins on the last Thursday of the month.

We closed in the usual manner and adjoined at 8:30 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Pam J.

Secretary

March

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions.

DCM – Susie: Thank you District 32 for sponsoring me to PRAASA. There were over 700 DCM’s, GSR’s, Delegates, and others in attendance from 10 Areas/Canada. Truly an honor to be there.

There is way too much information to share in my allotted time so just a few thoughts are sent your way.

Service is like recovery….the process needs to be repeated. General Service is gratitude in action. At times, ALL of us get discouraged in service and will be tempted to quit. There are 3 thing to go…1^st Service goes, 2^nd Meetings go, 3^rd I go. God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. We don’t deal in numbers….we deal in people. Remember, when you deliver a pizza you are not responsible if it gets eaten.

The topics at PRAASA were many and touched on almost all of the committee chairs. I will email the committee chairs to consider if they would like to implement any of the ideas brought by Areas to the conference.

GSO was also represented by Trustees, the General Manager and our Pacific NW regional Delegate. If every group that is listed with GSO gave $140.00 a year, ( $6.48 per person, per year) we would be self supporting and we would not have to increase literature prices to and sales to balance the budget. There were lots of statistics stated with GSO. If anyone is interested, I can get all those to you.

One topic that was greatly discussed was medication and the AA member. It seems to me that by and large the consciences was that it is between the doctor and member, and perhaps the sponsor. That medication is a private matter and, like a 5^th step, is not open to others to debate. Shaming needs to stop.

That is enough out of me, except a big THANK YOU to Jean-Paul for joining me at the conference and being my personal tour guide in Anchorage, as time would allow. Report was accepted.

Alt. DCM – Gary: Pretty much done with updating registrar paperwork I need to collaborate with area registrar to finalize. Also started the process of encouraging standing committee members to finalize committee meeting dates, times and locations (aside form PI who is already up and running). See you next month. If you have any questions please call me 206-850-6521 or contact me on my email gurminder_hothi@hotmail.com. Report was accepted.

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the February meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurers report for last month was distributed to members. Beginning balance of $3564.09. Expenses for the month were $ 208.52. Contributions for the month were $ 451.83. Prudent Reserve of $ 800.00. Ending balance of $ 2473.99. A motion was made to approve the report and it was accepted.

CPC – Jean Paul: No responses to Federal Way letters yet. Possible reasons: Business, Misunderstanding, Fears of “Religious” implications (brought up at the PRAASA meeting in Anchorage). Attended PRAASA in Anchorage and participated in all of Saturday’s events. Spoke up about programs in Schools, successes and failures. Issues of “religious” separation and predator issues have come up across the nation. These issues are preventing good school participation. Participated in PI Committee meeting 3/12. 3/28 Panel at Auburn Riverside. PRAASA concerns mentioned above. Will clarify with Chris Garrison what his impression is if the topic of religious/spiritual discussions in Fed Way and Auburn Schools. Will also try to get Mr Garrison to advocate his approach with his peers. Report was accepted.

Webmaster – Mike: The monthly District 32 minutes are getting posted to the website. Check it out at: http://district32aa.org/. A motion was made to accept the report and it was passed.

PI – Wayne: We have 4 locations that we have put out pamphlets, and are still inquiring about a few more, The Federal Way Library’s seem to go through a lot. We are still looking into the Auburn Libraries and Hotels. Intergroup is looking into finding or making a 4 or 5 tier cardboard pamphlet rack for displays. Wayne’s next PI Committee meeting is Saturday, April 9^th at 6 pm at his house 35830 25^th Place So., Federal Way. Phone # 253-653-9014. Report was accepted.

Accessibility – Kelly: Accessibility Committee had there first meeting, It was held March 10^th and four of us attended. We discussed what the district needs are. Also we decided to put a questionnaire together to give to the groups to see what there needs are. Our next meeting is Monday, April 14^th, 2008 at 6 pm at Kelly G.’s House - 2724 SW 341^st, Federal Way. Phone # 253-838-4664. You are all invited to help us meet the needs in our District. Report Accepted.

Grapevine Literature – We voted Bob in as new Grapevine and Literature Chair with Mary as the Alternate. Thank you Bob and Mary.

Treatment and BTG – Jonni: No report because Jonni was ill.

Corrections - Larry: No Report

Archives – Jim C.: Displayed the District 32 Archives at the Little Burien Assembly. Thanks to Mary, Wayne and Kelly for helping out. The archives area was the fullest I've seen in my last several years of displaying our archives. Representation was shown by districts 32, 33, 18 and 14. Additional display by the Pass It On group, which was exciting to see a AA group display archives. Also in attendance was the Little Burien Assembly archives and the traveling display from Western Washington Area 72. Great time and talked to many of the archivists that attended. I've been sorting out the boxes of materials and separating the supplies from the information and records that have not been incorporated into the display. Received the flyer for Archives Quarterly that will be hosted by District 33 on May 3, 2008 in Black Diamond and met Frank the archivist from district 33. Report accepted.

Old and New Business:

Pre-Conference will be held in Orting on Saturday, March 22^nd from 9 am to 1 pm. Will be Hosted by District 29.

Auburn will have its 44^th Annual Potluck Dinner on Friday, April 11^th at 7 pm.

District Picnic will be Saturday, July 13^th at 3 pm at Five Mile Lake in Federal Way.

Announcements for Groups were made and GSR Reports:

Federal Way Women: Becky - We are a long standing strong group. We have a solid core of home group members and active regular attendees. There are three to five new comers a month. We have a big book and a 12 and 12 study, the second and third Mondays. The first Monday is a business meeting; we read a story during the regular meeting. The last Sunday of the month is birthday night – coins, experience-strength-and hope, ask it basket if time allows.

Anonomity Group: Great meeting lots of sobriety. Birthday meeting last Wednesday of the month celebrated with cake and coins. Meeting reads rotating steps and chapters from Big Book. Meeting could use support get the word out. We may shift the group length to one hour instead of one hour and one half…stay tuned.

F.W.M.S.: We meet on Mondays at 6:30 pm for a Joe and Charlie Book study at 301^st and Military on Tuesday at 7 pm at the Wayside Church, Thursday at Sttel Lake Presbyterian, and Saturday Morning at 9 am at the Church of Good Shepherd. Upcoming events are: Manashdash Spiritual Retreat May 31^st to June 2^nd. Contact Jimmy. A Golf Tournament in April. Contact Pat. A Poker Run – contact Johnny Mac or Jon C. Events go on all Year Round, these meetings are powerful fellowship support and many years of long term sobriety, Great for newcomers!

Wednesday Night Women In Recovery: Kelly C.G. - Attendance ebbs and flows – currently flowing! About a year ago the meeting was moved from the basement to a much more comfortable room upstairs – much better! Started the Pink Can Collection this month. Need guidelines for amounts collected and/or dates for donation? Shared all information received at last GSR meeting and added flyers to the group binder.

Sober On Saturday: Michael - We finished “Alcoholic Anonymous Number Three” and next week we will start the beginning of the book.

Women in Recovery: Pam – We are going to have a group inventory on April 10^th. Susie has agreed to facilitate the inventory for us. We have some real issues with our childcare system. Our Treasuer, Sandy, had to resign and we have a new Treasurer, Michelle. Birthdays are celbrated the last Thursday of the month with cake and coins. Good attendance. This is an AA and Alon meeting for women only.

Brown Bag – Mary B. – Last Thursday of the month we have our Birthday meeting with cake and coins for 24 hrs , 30, 60, 90 days, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 18 mos and annual birthdays.

Friday Nite Live – Tallulah – No meeting on April 11^th due to Auburn Group Anniversary Dinner at Church.

Freedom In Sobriety: Gerri – Good meeting. Standing room only always 3 – 4 new people. Also a lot of long time sobriety.

We closed in the usual manner and adjoined at 8:30 p

Respectfully Submitted,

Pam J.

Secretary

April

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions

DCM – Susie: DCM Report April 21 2008 -I attended the quarterly in Silverdale the first of April. There are a few things to run by you and 3 more motions that will be presented at the Oct. Assembly. We can discuss them during new business. There were actually 11 motions presented but only 3 were passed to go to the Assembly. The Area Webmaster is redoing our Area Website so it should be much easier to navigate. This will be launched in July. He has requested currant meeting times and schedules from all districts. Mike is this possible? He would like it do in Excel.

Speaking of Mike G. thanks for the hard work you put in at Intergroup, translating the 12 concepts into Spanish and for North Americans. Our Delegate was very grateful and I knew nothing of it. Also thanks to Mike R. and Mike M. Groups….Please have your treasurers put your group # on all checks to Area and GSO. If you don’t know your group # , please see Mike G or myself and we can let you know. Our Area Treasurer would like to note where contributions come from.

There is talk about Seattle Intergroup funding the South End Book Club.

PLEASE start talking up your jobs and start looking around for a replacement. It sure helps to have a little guidance as you start a new position in general service.

Mark your calendars for August 10^th for the Pre-Assembly. We were able to get it close this year (Auburn) and have joined in with 4 other district. The motions will be discussed in detail, a mock election will be held (as this is an election year) and I think a brief discussion of Roberts Rule of Order and how AA loosely follow them.

I have flyers for the October Assembly which will be held the 2^nd weekend in October. It is in Everett this year. I have also reserved a room as theses seem to go very quickly. You may want to give your home groups the “heads up” that this is coming and funding for you will be needed.

Last but not least, I have assembled copies of the District 32 Handbook. I will be giving one to each home group, so hopefully these can stay in the home group for future reference. Motion was passed to accept the HandBook. Report was accepted

Alt. DCM – Gary: Registered our new GSR and waiting on one more registration. I worked on the sign up sheet so it can be taken to your meetings. Attended the quarterly with Susie learned a lot and had a great time. Just want to continue to encourage participation and service. Thank you for all the great work you guys do.

See you next month. If you have any questions please call me 206-850-6521 or contact me on my email gurminder_hothi@hotmail.com. Report was accepted.

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the March meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurers report for last month was distributed to members. Beginning balance of $3564.09. Monthly Contributions $413.76 plus Pink Can $17.00 less total Expenses for the month were $ 516.47. Ending Balance in Checkbook $3478.38 Less Pink Can Balance $307.10 Prudent Reserve of $ 800.00. Ending balance of $ 2371.28. A motion was made to approve the report and it was accepted.

CPC – Jean Paul: Off to Turkey and France so my apologies for missing the District meeting. Poor Baby!!! 3/28 Panel at Auburn Riverside High School- Attended by Wayne O, Brittanie, Robert, Jessica and myself. Jessica and Robert were new to the event and the classes were very interested in their experiences. Very lively day! I forgot to share Area news from the CPC Quarterly in Vancouver at our last meeting in March, so here are some important items: Criminal Justice Conference in Ocean Shores Sept 17^th-19^th, 2008. There is a new movement for cooperation with the Elderly community and the focus is on bringing AA information to Senior centers and Assisted living centers. This may be an interesting project for us in Federal way. Many Districts are also working on Packet projects to increase awareness of CPC/PI at the home group level. Sounds like we should do this to get more participation from group level. Nothing New, but will be attending the May 10^th CPC/PI Quarterly in Bremerton, so hope to have a lively report next month. Report was accepted

Webmaster – Mike: Continuing to make upgrades and improvements to the website. The monthly District 32 minutes are getting posted to the website. Check it out at: http://district32aa.org/. A motion was made to accept the report and it was passed.

PI – Wayne: Wayne’s next PI Committee meeting is Wednesday, May 14th at 6 pm at his house 35830 25^th Place So., Federal Way. Phone # 253-653-9014. Report was accepted.

Accessibility – Kelly: We had our second Accessibility Meeting. Attendees were Bob H., Lee, Mike M and Kelly g. We worked on the questionnaire for groups as to what our needs are. This questionnaire is for information and comments for our committee. I attended the Accessibility Quarterly which was at Tacoma Intergroup Office. Our next Accessibility District meeting is Monday, May 10^th at 6 pm Kelly G.’s House - 2724 SW 341^st, Federal Way. Phone # 253-838-4664. You are all invited to help us meet the needs in our District. Report Accepted

Grapevine Literature – Bob: is getting the Literature and information transferred to him from our lat chair, Bette W. Bob is learning to type and how to get around his computer. Report Accepted

Treatment and BTG – Jonni: Getting organized for the Treatment Quarterly July 19^th from 9 am – 3 pm at Church of Christ 30012 Military Road South, Federal Way. The facility has been secured and a flyer was made to send out to other Districts. There will be a speaker, fellowship and open discussions. Report was accepted.

Corrections - Larry: No Report

Archives – Jim C.: No Report.

Picnic – Committees has been formed and flyer will be made by the next meeting.

Group Reports:

Anonymity Group – Gary H.: Meeting will be closing at the end of this month. We want to thank everybody that has been involved with the meeting for many years and I personally want to thank the meeting for my sobriety.

Freedom In Sobriety – Gerri W.: All is well. 30 plus attendees with at least 2 newcomers per meeting. Pink Can doing well.

Federal Way Women – Becky: We are a long standing strong group. We have a solid core of home group members and active regular attendees. There are three to five new comers a month. We have a big book and a 12 and 12 study, the second and third Mondays. The first Monday is a business meeting; we read a story during the regular meeting. The last Sunday of the month is birthday night – coins, experience-strength-and hope, ask it basket if time allows Federal Way Women’s will be holding our annual Clothing Swap and Potluck on Monday May 19th of The clothing swap and potluck will take place from 6 to 7 PM and a regular meeting will be held at 7:00 PM. Clean gently used Children’s, Men’s and Women’s clothing will be donated. Any clothing left over will be donated to a local recovery or treatment center. The swap and meeting are open to women only.

F.W.M.S. Johnny M: THE FEDERAL WAY MENS STAG MEETS ON MONDAYS AT 6:30PM FOR A JOE AND CHARLIE BOOK STUDY AT 301st AND MILITARY, TUESDAY AT 7 AT THE WAYSIDE ON DASHPOINT ROAD, THURSDAY AT 7:30 AT STEEL LAKE PRESBYTERIAN, AND SATURDAY MORNING AT 9 AT THE CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD. UPCOMMING EVENTS ARE: MANASHDASH SPRITUAL RETREAT MAY 31ST TO JUNE 2nd , (CONTACT IS JIMMY), A POKER RUN (CONTACT IS JOHNNY MAC OR JON C.), 4th OF JULY PARTY AT CHRIS S.’S HOUSE ON LAKE TAPPS, SOBER FISHING AT WESTPORT, AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT SOME OF US ARE GOING TO GO SKYDIVING THIS YEAR. EVENTS GO ON ALL YEAR ROUND! THESE MEETINGS HAVE POWERFUL FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT AND MANY YEARS OF LONG TERM SOBERITY, GREAT FOR NEWCOMMERS!

Wednesday Women in Recovery – Kelley C.G.: Several returning newcomers in the past month! Pink Can Collection for March $17.10. Not a wealthy meeting but we’ll work to keep the can going. Shared upcoming event/district information with the group and let them know there will be sign ups for the annual picnic.

Friday Nite Live – Tallulah K.: Our meeting is kid friendly.

Healthy Women – Jonni: All rent has been paid cond reconciled with the church. Attendance at meeting is great.

Solid Sobriety – Brad J.: Want to do Literature Rack…how to get one will check with Wayne. Last Meeting we discussed the Pink Can.

Women in Recovery Thursday Nite – Pam J.: A great women’s meeting for after work..we start at 5:30 pm. We also have child care. Newcomers are Very Welcome.

We closed in the usual manner and adjoined at 8:30 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Pam J.

Secretary

May

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions.

DCM – Susie: I don't have much to report this month so just a few reminders are sent your way.

I have a copy of the 2008 Delegates Report and the locations available. This is a great opportunity to hear and understand what actually goes on at GSO, New York.

A reminder that August 10th is our (District 32) pre-assembly date to discuss motions and the assembly process. It is to be held at the Auburn Park and Rec. The better informed we are the smoother (and quicker!) the Process proceeds.

Intergroup has a phone line hook-up now at the South End Bookstore. If distance to Seattle Intergroup was an obstacle for your home group in answering phones, that obstacle has now been removed.

Lastly, as most of you know, Gary will be stepping down as Alternate DCM. It is recommended on page S29 of the AA Service Manuel, that the incoming DCM be elected prior to the General Assembly. That would be September for us. So think, pray and look around (it may be YOU!) and let's get this position filled.

Report was accepted.

Alt. DCM – Gary: Gary is having to step down as Alt. DCM. Please be praying and look around to see who might fit this position so we can get it filled.

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the April meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurer’s report for last month was distributed to members. Beginning balance of $3478.38. Monthly Contributions $183.99 plus Pink Can $137.10 less total Expenses for the month were $ 708.88. Ending Balance in Checkbook $3090.59 Less Pink Can Balance $444.20 Prudent Reserve of $ 800.00. Ending balance of $ 1846.39. A motion was made to approve the report and it was accepted.

CPC – Jean Paul: Attended Area CPC/PI Quarterly. Attended District 32 Committee Meeting. Plans for next month are to have Tannley our Area Chair to attend and speak at our District meeting. Volunteer at Service Workshop June 14^th. Raise Awareness of Third Legacy Work in District. Doctor Packets. Criminal Justice Conference 9/17-19/08. Reports are that one of the Drug Court Judges is out of control. Report was accepted.

PI – Wayne: Lots of pamphlets gone out, build 8 racks for literature. Sending sample racks out with GSR’s to take to there home group for a visual. Need more involvement from home groups to create a position in the home groups for PI. Wayne’s next PI Committee meeting is Wednesday, June 11th at 6 pm at his house 35830 25^th Place So., Federal Way. Phone # 253-653-9014. Report was accepted.

Accessibility – Kelly: We had our district Accessiblity Meeting on May 12^th and three attended. We finished our questionare which was passed out at the meeting. Our next Accessibility District meeting is Monday, June 9^th at 6 pm Kelly G.’s House - 2724 SW 341^st, Federal Way. Phone # 253-838-4664. You are all invited to help us meet the needs in our District. Report Accepted.

Grapevine Literature – Bob: Is working to get acquainted with the position and learn more of what he can do to help. Report Accepted.

Treatment and BTG – Jonni: Continuing to work on organizing the Treatment Quarterly July 19^th from 9 am – 3 pm at Church of Christ 30012 Military Road South, Federal Way. The facility has been secured and a flyer was made to send out to other Districts. There will be a speaker, fellowship and open discussions. Jonni needs volunteers to help with the potluck and set up and clean up. Report was accepted.

Corrections - Larry: No Report.

Archives – Jim C.: No Report.

Picnic – Anna: She is working hard to get things organized for the picnic. Needs volunteers for set up and clean up. But feels there was not a lot of planning last year and the picnic was a big success so is hopeful the same will happen this year. Flyers were passed out to members to announce and pass out at their home groups. Report accepted.

Group Reports:

Women In Recovery – Wednesday night – Kelly C.G. – Several returning newcomers celebrating 30, 60, 90 days. Pink Can Collection is slow but the group likes the idea and contribute what they can. Shared upcoming event/district information with the group and let them know there will be sign up for the annual picnic.

Women in Recovery – Thursday night – Pam J. - This is a meeting for all women in recovery, AA, Al Anon. We provide childcare and break off into a rotating step study every week.

Auburn – Anna - Not very many people attending business meeting, have open positions within home groups.

One Way – Betty W. – The last Monday of June there will be a BBQ and potluck at 7 pm. Birthday night also that night this is the 5^th annual BBQ and potluck.

Freedom In Sobriety – Gerri W.- Still very good meeting. New people each week. They keep coming back! Good contibutions for the Pink Can.

Wednesday night Open – Bob H. – Not changing name to reflect above this is not a step study or Big Book study to reflect the times. We accept all addict we a desire to quit using with an emphasis on Alcoholics.

Anonymity Group – Gary H. – Good meeting. Reads rotation steps First, Second and Third and sometimes Fourth Step. Last Wed of the month is Birthday meeting. Thinking of closing down this meeting because of lack of participation.

Brown Bag – Mary B. – Nothing new to report.

Sober on Saturday – Michael G. – About to start “How It works” in the Big Book.

Tuesday Night Step Study – Donnie – Business as usual.

We closed in the usual manner and adjoined at 8:30 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Pam J.

Secretary

June

The Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer, Preamble and 12 Traditions.

Tannley, our Area 72 CPC Chair gave a presentation. Secretaries note: I was late so missed the presentation.

DCM – Susie:. It has been another calm month….the calm before the storm!

Just a few reminders August 10^th is our pre-assembly date. I received the proposed agenda for this from the Area Chair. The motions will be discussed with pros and cons so you will be very informed on these when presenting them to your groups. As you know, this will be at the Auburn Park and Rec. Center from 1:00 until 4:00? Please continue looking for your replacement and encouraging those interested to attend a district meeting or quarterly function. This district is strong, you have all seen to that, let’s keep it that way! Also, I am still looking for an alternate DCM. I have been asking but at this time, no firm acceptance.

Hope to see you all at the picnic! In love and Service, Susie. Report was accepted.

Alt. DCM – Open Position

Secretary – Pam: The minutes were approved from the May meeting.

Treasurer – Mike: The treasurers report for last month was distributed to members. Beginning balance of $3090.59. Monthly Contributions $ 404.82 plus Pink Can $ 25.60 less total Expenses for the month were $ 100.41. Ending Balance in Checkbook $ 3420.60 Less Pink Can Balance $ 469.80 Prudent Reserve of $ 800.00. Ending balance of $ 2150.80. A motion was made to approve the report and it was accepted.

CPC – Jean Paul: School year is finished and June is slow. Area CPC chair will be at this meeting, so we can look for some new ideas on what to pursue for District 32 CPC goals! Report was accepted.

PI – Wayne: We have 4 racks left for Groups to Sponsor. We just need some Groups to create a home group position to attend the committee meetings and learn how to scout out new places to put up these racks. I contacted UW Physicians Clinic on 320^th to put up a rack. We have Mary looking into putting a rack or some pamphlets out at Green River Community Collage. And Anna is checking into the Library and hotels in Auburn. Wayne’s next PI Committee meeting is Wednesday, July 9th at 6 pm at his house 35830 25^th Place So., Federal Way. Phone # 253-653-9014. Report was accepted.

Accessibility