GTOASCNA Minutes - November 2014
GROUPS IN ATTENDANCE:
SundayLiving in the Solution-N
Hope without Dope-N
No Pain No Gain-N
Monday
Another Chance to Live-N
Another Way-Y
Together We Can-Y
Tuesday
Not High Noon-Y
Clean Possibilities-Y
Hope Turns to Faith-Y
Another Look-Y
Wednesday
Process of Discovery-N
Women in Na-Y
Progress not Perfection-Y
Thursday
Against All Odd’s-Y
Small Town Big Recovery-N
Hope through Surrender-Y
God’s Will Candlelight-Y
Freedom from Self-Y
Friday
Choose to Live-Y
High on Life-Y
Another Look-Y
Crossroads-Y
Saturday
Serenityville-N
Trust the Process-Y
Out of the Darkness-Y
Quorum established - 17 out of 25 groups represented
TREASURER’S REPORT:
GTOASCNA Treasurer’s Report11-16-2014
Activity recorded 10-19-2014 through 11-15-2014
Regular Account
Beginning Balance $ 0.00
Income
10-19-14 High on Life $ 20.00
10-19-14 Living in the Solution $ 20.00
10-19-14 Choose to Live $ 30.00
10-19-14 Trust the Process $ 20.00
10-23-14 Internal x-fer from Prudent Reserve $ 25.00
Total income $ 115.00
Expenses
10-19-14 Cabell Co Public Lib-Oct ASC ck# 493 $ 15.00
10-23-14 USPS Rent for PO BOX 1yr –check card $ 80.00
11-11-14 City of Hgtn Foundation—ck# 496 $ 20.00
Total Expenses $ 115.00
Ending Balance $ 0.00
(paid until 10/31/15)
Public Relations Reserve
Beginning Balance $238.23Income
Total Income $ 0.00
Expenses
10-19-14 Ryan D –Schedule Day & White Books ck# 494 $ 29.00
Total Expenses $ 29.00
Ending Balance $209.23
Prudent Reserve
Beginning Balance $100.00Expenses
10-23-14 Internal x-fer to Reg Acct $ 25.00
Total Expenses $ 25.00
Ending Balance $ 75.00
Activities Reserve
Beginning Balance $ 0.00Ending Balance $ 0.00
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As of 11-15-2014 the total of all 4 accounts is $ 284.23
Terri M – ASC Treasurer
RCM REPORT:
Greetings family! The minutes from this
most recent Regional Service meeting are
available on the regions website
(mrscna.org). If anyone is interested in reading them please
check it out. Of course, there are
multiple events taking place this month and they’re geared
toward Thanksgiving. The New Beginnings
Group in Fairmont, WV are having their annual
Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 20th
at 410 Morgantown Ave. The flyer is available on
the regions website if anyone would like
to print a few off for their home group. Also, the
NANA area will be having their 22nd
annual “We Keep What We Have By Thanksgiving It
Away” dinner in Cross Lanes, WV at 5320
Frontier Dr. There is also a flyer on the regions
webpage for this event as well.
Last month our area made a motion to be
taken to region to see about getting literature
made for addicts with special needs
(blind, hearing impaired, etc.). I have spoken many times
with our RD and she has made contact
with members in NAWS to see what, if anything, is
available. At one point in time NAWS
made an attempt to produce mass copies of the Basic Text in braille. The
translation resulted in boxes of pages and was deemed impractical. (I have an
email and text conversation that I will include in this report and read at Area
Service). I did some searching of my own and have found copies of the Basic
Text in braille from other regions literature committees. I don’t know how old
these catalogs are so I don’t know if any of them are still available. However,
this is the only literature that has been translated during some point in time.
There are no It Works: How and Why or Just For Todays in braille. I have been
told by our RD that just because this project was abandoned, doesn’t mean that
our area shouldn’t purse it further. She also told me that at least two other
regions are interested in doing the same thing.
The following is the email and text
conversation I had with our RD:
-This is the response from our RD in a
text conversation I had with her:
“I do know that once upon a time they
started a project, translating the Basic Text into
Braille. But it was impractical because
it was literally boxes of pages due to how Braille
translates. There is the white booklet
on DVD in sign language for our deaf members who
want to see the literature in sign
language. And I believe there are audio versions available as
well. See if y’all can brainstorm
exactly what type of accessible literature you are hoping to
see have available.”
-This is the email
our RD sent to NAWS:
“Hello! I have a member from one of our areas who is asking
about accessible NA literature for the blind/deaf. I let him know about the
audio literature available from our website and about the white booklet on DVD
in ASL. I know that area is thinking about bringing a proposal to region
regarding this topic. I told him that I recalled a conversation from the
conference floor regarding some history about the Basic Text being translated
into braille, but that it was simply way too long. Can you please refresh my
memory about this so I may pass the info along to this area and give them some
history on this? Also, any other resources I may be missing would be great too.
Thanks so much for your service! –Kristina C.”
-This is the response NAWS sent
to our RD:
“Hello Kristina. Thanks for writing to NA World Services. In
response, the needs of hearing impaired and visually impaired members are
meaningfully different, as you might expect. Visually impaired members have the
ability to attend and participate in NA meetings without too much trouble. They
are typically able to access our literature via PDF readers. We provide a PDF
copy of our literature to anyone with that needs that lets us know they need
it. Regarding braille, with the increase in use of PDF readers and other
changes in the technology associated with braille, the production resources
that we used to make braille copies stopped. Additionally, requests for braille
have really diminished. And yes, the braille Basic Text was over a box of
computer paper per copy. We no longer have any remaining copies. Regarding
hearing impaired, the ASL version of the white booklet is our primary resource
for the deaf. We also offer ASL interpreters at our main meetings at WCNA, as
do many local conventions. A few NA groups attempt to offer ASL as a part of
their regular meetings. This can be quite a challenge, considering the cost of
providing that service. We continue to look for opportunities to serve this
segment of our Fellowship. We encourage your area to send along any ideas you
might have. –Steve R. Fellowship Service Team Leader| NA World Services”
-This is
the email our RD sent to me after getting the response from NAWS:
“Nick:I got a response from NAWS
regarding info on current available resources for the visual and hearing
impaired. I encourage you to review it and share it with members of you Area as
you continue to work on the proposal and decide what direction you would like
to go in and what you would like to see from NAWS. As always, I’m here to
answer any questions. –Kristina C.”
In Loving Service, Nick L. RCM
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Activities Subcommittee Report
Open with prayer
Attn: Tanner W; Bruce; Ara S; Ryan
B; Robbie C; Tim W; Andrew C; Nick L; Jason H; Rufus; Tony T; Erica P; Rachel N
12 concepts: Ryan B
12 traditions: Jason H
Old business
Halloween extravaganza went well.
There was roughly 24 in attendance for the h&i workshop. This is a
break-down of our expenses for the Halloween extravaganza:
$75.00- rent facility
$100.00- d.j
$2.43- hobby lobby
$20.33- dollar tree
$89.42- walmart
$10.00- living clean
$6.00- ice
=$303.68
Brought in
$161.00 auction
$103.00 door donation
$24.00 basket
=$288.00
$197.00 left over
Returned to area =$485.00
New business
Next activities function will be in
loving service and we have set that date forFebruary 7, 2015. We discussed
having and h&i workshop a phone line workshop. And we will be looking for
willingness for speaker that night.
Closed with prayer.
Grateful to serve
Rachel N.
H & I Subcommittee Report
Attendance:
Dee Dee G., Carrie G., Tom F.,
Nate H., Ara S., Rachel N., Tanner W., James C., James H., Dalmas C., Ali S.,
Chris W., Cassie C., Brian C., Jenni H., Elijah C., Kristen A., Ryan D.,
Andrew, Sergio, Miles, Nick C.
Opened with prayer.
12 concepts read by Nate H.
12 Traditions read by Ara S.
Reports read.
Happy November and TGIF
Subcommittee members! Our Monday night boys' panel at Pressley Ridge is moving
along just fine. The clients are receptive to the message and willingness among
our members to be of service is high. We are entering and exiting together and
on time with the message of hope being clearly conveyed. We are now going in on
the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. This panel has been a pleasure to lead
over the last year - in the spirit of rotation, I look forward
to allowing someone else to experience it.
In loving service, Nick C.
The meeting is going great. I am taking in the meeting weekly due to Bo V.'s work schedule changing. I do not have his set of readings or format but I do have a copy of my own. Brian C. Will be taking in the meeting for me on November 24th due to a work conflict.
Grateful to Serve, Paul M.
Greetings,
Grateful to Serve, Elijah C.
All is well at my Pinecrest
Thursday night H&I meeting at Pinecrest. The message is being carried. We
have had no issues.
Grateful to serve, Nate H.
Greetings,
All is well at RP 3 North with the
meetings starting and stopping on time and the lifesaving message is being carried.
I am grateful to all those that continue to go in and carry the message and
will miss the unit whenever the time comes for change.
Old Business:
A panel leader is needed for St
Mary's meeting and an exact time and date needs to be set.
New Business:
The day for the St Mary's meeting
has been set for Tuesdays instead of Saturdays.
Ryan D made the suggestion to make
a PDF file to give to newcomers with interest in h&i that has name and
numbers for panel leaders.
Nominations were made for new
panel leaders. Nominations are as follows.
Pinecrest
Nate H, Carrie G, Ed H, Dalmas C.
Presley Ridge
Cassie C, Nick L, Brian C.
River Park Longterm Adolescents
Jason H, Kristin A, Tom F.
River Park Short Term Adolescents
April P, Liz H.
River Park Short Term Adults
Brian C, Sergio.
St Mary's
Kristen A, Nick C, Eli C, Nate H.
It has come to my attention that
not all the reports were e mailed to me or given to me in written form so
therefore not all of the reports are included.
Very Grateful To Serve, Carrie G.
PR Subcommittee Report
Officer reports:
Greetings from
communications. Everything is going well and will be in contact with our
cabell county contacts. I have already made contact with the huntington city
mission and they are wanting the extra 150 schedules for the facility. Grateful
to serve
Rachel N
Greetings
from the web. Everything is going great - both the web and print versions of
the area meeting schedule are up to date, region has been notified of all area
meeting information changes, and all received announcements have been posted to
the blog. Any upcoming announcements, activities, or meeting changes should be
emailed to gtowebservant@gmail.com.
If
you have any questions, please let me know.
-Grateful
to serve, Jason L.
Greetings from the
schedule day coordinator things are going well and schedules are going out to
our cabell county contacts this friday November 21st. Thanks to ryan d for
going and getting them printed for us. Grateful to serve, Tanner W.
Flyer Day Coordinator
position is still up for grabs. The clean time requirement is 90 days and must
have willingness to be active in service. Any members with willingness or
interest please Ryan D or come to the next PR subcommittee. The last Flyer Day was on 11-15-14, there were 25 members
who participated. Ironton, Barboursville, Huntington (east end, downtown, west
end), Chesapeake and South Point were targeted. A special thanks to all those
that participated and attended.
New Business:
-50 white booklets
were delivered to St Marys Psych Unit.
- motion to rescind
service position for Loved Ones group brought forward by Ryan D, seconded by
Tanner W. 6 for 0 against 0 abstaining. Position removed from PR.
-Ryan D and Wes
R (NaNa) attended and set up PR booth at Job Fair at Western regional on
11-12-14. 63 inmates attended and willingly took NA literature.
-New service position
(title to be determined) duties will be to print, hold and distribute current
meeting schedules to Area, subcommittees, homegroups. Ryan B has willingness,
voted for and elected.
-Reimbursement for 600
schedules 100 flyers 45.00 and flyer supplies 4.49 total of 49.49
Thanks for the
opportunity to serve.
Ryan D.
OLD BUSINESS:
Motion: To allow area webmaster to immediately
add new meeting of existing groups to be added to the meeting schedule without
to attend next ASC meeting.
For 11
Against 0
Abstained 6
Motion passed
Motion: To implement standing policy
subcommittee
For 12
Against 0
Abstained 5
Motion passed
Motion: Area to have service workshop
for all trusted servants.
For 13
Against 1
Abstained 4
Motion passed
GROUP REPORTS:
Hope without Dope
All is well at the Hope Without Dope
group of Narcotics Anonymous. The doors are open on time, literature is on the
table, coffee is hot and the NA message is being carred. We have 40-50 in
attendance every Sunday. We have no donation to area this month.
Our votes on current motions are as
follows:
Yes on the motion brought by the Hope
Turns to Faith group to change language in policy to reflect the need for new
meetings to attend one (1) are service committee meeting in order to be added
to the schedule.
Yes on the motion brought by Trust the
Process for the area to add language the
area schedule immediately without a wait’ing period.
No on the motion brought forth to hold
area workshop.
-Grateful to serve, Jason L.
Another Way
The Another Way group
is carrying the NA message of recovery. Our attendance is around 12 per
week. Coffee is being made, literature is on the table, and the doors are
opened on time. We have a new home group member, Kelly, who we would like
to welcome. We have a donation to Area of $20.
Grateful to
serve, Sarah K.
Together We Can
The Monday night “Together We Can” group
is doing well. The door is open on time, the rent is paid, literature is made
available and the lifesaving message of NA is being shared. Meeting attendance
is an average of 35. We have a new homegroup member Tommy R. and tomorrow night
we have a homegroup member celebrating one year. At this time no donation to
area.
Grateful to serve, Wayne M.
Not High Noon
All is going well in the Not High Noon
meeting. The doors are being opened and the message is being carried. We have a
decent supply of literature available and our needs are met, however we do not
have a donation to arear at this time. We are holding a function on Dec. 2nd,
The Not High Noon Luncheon Function. It is a seasonal theme. There will be a
speaker, seasonal treats and a secret santa gift exchange. We have received
updated schedules from our newly appointed schedule distributor.
Grateful to serve, Elijah C.
Clean Possibilities
Greetings from clean possibilities. All
is well the meeting is starting on time, coffee is in the pot, literature is on
the table and the lifesaving message of recovery is being carried. Our weekly
attendance is around fifteen addicts. We have no donation to area at this time.
Grateful to serve, Ryan B.
Hope turns to Faith
Greetings from hope turns to faith,
The meeting is going well. The coffee is
hot, literature is on the table and the message of NA is being shared. The
meeting is starting and ending on time. 70 to 80 addicts in attendance weekly.
We have a $20 donation to area at this time.
Grateful to serve, Sean H.
Women in NA
Greetings from Women in Na,
Our meeting is going well. We have four
homegroup members. The doors are opening and closing on time. Literature is on
the table, coffee is hot and the message of NA is being shared. Average
attendance is nine. We could use support from women in the fellowship.
Grateful to serve, Sue C.
Progress not Perfection
Hello from Progress not Perfection
Group,
Everything is well, the doors are open,
coffee is made and literature is available. We have an average of $25 to $30
for the 7th tradition. An average of 70-80 in attendance. We do not
have any upcoming celebrations. We would like to welcome our new homegroup
members: Alan E. and Jessie K. We have a $30 donation to area at this time. We
are also voting yes to motion 2 for standing policy subcommittee and yes to
motion 3 for the special needs literature.
Thank You for letting me be of Service, Davey H.
Against All Odds
Greetings my name is Rufus, I am
presenting the Wednesday against all odds men’s group. The attendance is
anywhere from 10-12 guys joined together to discuss recovery and related
issues. We gained 2 new homegroup members. The doors are open on time, coffee
is served, literature on the table. Rent is paid. No concerns or donations to
area at this time.
Grateful to serve, Rufus N.
Hope through Surrender
God’s Will Candlelight
Greetings from Gods will candlelight
group. The doors are open on time, coffee is made and the message is being
carried. Average meeting attendance is 40 Literature is on the table.
Grateful to serve,
Ali S.
Freedom from Self
Greetings from the Freedom from Self
group, the doors have been opening on time, literature is stocked and the
message is being carried. Our average attendance is around 40. This coming week
we will be celebrating our one year birthday!! Thanks to area for the support
in helping us start our meeting.
Grateful to serve,
Chris W.
Choose To Live
Good day to my NA family, from the
choose to live homegroup. Our meetings are going well, we were closed this past
Friday the way 14th as the facility as the facility was being used
for a church function. We brought literature and keytags at convention for our
group and had a good year celebration on the 7th We do not have a
donation to area at this time.
Motion votes from group conscience
1.
Immediately add-
abstain
2.
Policy
subcommittee- for
3.
3. Service
workshop- for
4.
Special needs
literature-for
Grateful to serve, Ryan D.
High on Life
Greetings from High on Life the
Homegroup has been opened on time every Friday night with coffee made, literature
on the tables and a message of hope is being shared. We would like to welcome a
new homegroup member Becca and as always we could use more support. Attendance
has hovered just above 30 and we have no donation to area at this time.
Grateful to serve, James A.
Another Look
Hey Family, Another Look is moving forward. We are
still having meetings Tuesday @7 and Friday @ 6:30. We would appreciate some
support for meetings. Group concerns: distribution of literature in public
libraries. We would like to ask PR to develop plan to a more cost effective
means to fulfil commitment to all libraries in the GTO area. We have a $10
donation to area.
In Loving Service, John M.
Crossroads
Out of the Darkness
We are pleased to report meeting is
going well. Attendance is growing weekly. Meeting is done by candlelight which
presents an atmosphere of peace. A good clear message of Narcotics Anonymous is
being shared. We would like to welcome three new homegroup members David H.
Jason C. and John M. with a total of six members Yahoo! Rent is paid and
literature on the table, no problems to report at this time.
In Loving Service, Robbie C.
Trust the Process
The meeting is going well. Aug
attendance is down to 65. Meetings are running fairly smoothly. The noise issue
continues to be tolerable. Our day to day needs are met but we can’t do an area
donation this month. We have a motion regarding RCM funding to attend DRSC’s.
We have 3-4 new members 2 of them attended the business meeting.
Thanks for the opportunity to serve, T the P
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion #01 -11-14
Maker:
Hope turns to faith
Motion: Per our 11th concept our home group would
like to a make a motion to change, the activities reserve back to $400
Intent: to use the excess money for a more practical purpose
Rationale: Our homegroup felt that the funds were being
mismanaged
Seconded: Ryan D.
Back to homegroup for vote
Motion #02-11-14
Maker: Public Relations
Motion: To be reimbursed for 600 schedules/100 flyers and
flyer day supplies(receipts attached) Ryan D.
Intent: to further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous
Rationale:
Motion passed
Motion #03-11-14
Maker:
Trust the Process
Motion: To provide $75 a piece to the
RCM and alternate to attend each RSC meeting. If only one of them can attend
only one stipend will be provided.
Intent: To provide financial support to our trusted servants
to cover the costs of their service.
Rationale: the current funding is $120 which likely does not
cover their costs, also so that all the funding doesn’t go to one person in the
absence of the other.
Seconded: John M.
Back to homegroup for vote
OPEN FORUM:
All homegroups are requested to bring
back nominations for Policy Subcommittee chair. Our new schedule
distributor-Ryan B. would like any homegroup needing schedules to contact him
by phone to get schedules as quickly as possible his number is (304) 360-4774
Motion to adjourn
Grateful to serve Deeidra G.
