July 17, 2016 GTOASCNA
1.) Opened with Prayer
2.)Traditions and 12
Concepts read
3.)April minutes read by secretary motion to approve – Nick L
seconded by Kristen A
Homegroups in Attendance
Sunday
Living in the Solution –N I GSR
Hope without Dope-Y A GSR- Rachel N
No Pain No Gain-Y A GSR – Brad P
Monday
Another Chance to Live-Y A GSR Britt S
Another Way- Y A GSR Nick L
Together We Can- Y A GSR- Kristen A
Tuesday
Not High Noon-Y A Josh A
Clean Possibilities- Y A GSR Jason B
Hope Turns to Faith-Y A GSR Erica B
Another Look-N A
We do Recover-N I
A new Day-Y A GSR-
Josh B
Wednesday
Progress Not Perfection-Y A GSR- Dave H
Against All Odds-Y A- GSR- Amber F
Do or Die-(also meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) N A
Basic Group- Y A Nick C
Thursday
Hope through Surrender-Y A Chad W
Gods Will Candlelight-Y A Sue C
Friday
Daily Reprieve-N I
Choose to Live-Y A GSR- Nick P
High on life-N I
Saturday
Serentyville- N I
Trust the Process-Y A GSR- Mickey D
Out of the Darkness-Y A Robbie C
Making Amends-N I
** Y-yes to attendance
N-no to attendance/A-active group in quorum I-Inactive group in quorum/ name is
indicative of reporting GSR for each group
17 groups of 19 active groups and
25 total groups in attendance – Quorum
established
4.) Treasurers
Report
TREASURER’S REPORT
GTOASCNA Treasurer’s
Report
07-17-2016
Activity recorded 06-18-2016
through 07-16-2016
Regular Account
Beginning Balance $323.41
Income
6-19-16 Against All Odds $20.00
6-19-16 Living in the Solution $25.00
6-19-16 Trust the Process $20.00
6-19-16 Together We Can $25.00
6-19-16 Hope Through Surrender $20.00
6-19-16 Clean Possibilities $25.00
Total Income $135.00
Expenses
6-22-16 Cabell Co. Library July ASC
Rent $15.00
6-19-16 Nick C. Regional Meeting Sched.
Ck 597 $20.00
7-17-16 City of Hunt. Fo. H&I July
Rent $20.00
7-17-16 Int. Xfer to Literature $303.41
Total Expenses $55.00
Ending Balance $100.00
Public Relations Reserve
Beginning Balance $100.00
Income
6-20-16 (No Income)
Total Income $0.00
Expenses
6-20-16 (No Expenses)
Total Expenses $0.00
Ending Balance $100.00
Prudent Reserve
Beginning Balance $100.00
Income
6-20-16 (No Income) $0.00
Total Income $0.00
Expenses
(No Expenses) $0.00
Total Expenses $0.00
Ending Balance $100.00
Activities Reserve
Beginning
Balance
$0.00
Income
6-20-16 (No Income) $0.00
Total Income $0.00
Expenses
6-20-16 (No Expenses) $0.00
Total Expenses $0.00
Ending Balance $0.00
Policy Reserve
Beginning Balance $50.00
Income
5-15-16 (No Income) $0.00
Total Income $0.00
Expenses
(No Expenses) $0.00
Total Expenses $0.00
Ending Balance
$50.00
Literature Reserve
Beginning Balance $24.61
Income
6-20-16 Int Xfer from Regular Acct. $303.41
Total Income $303.41
Expenses
6-20-16 No Expenses $0.00
Total Expenses $0.00
Ending Balance $328.02
Nick L. – ASC
Treasurer
5.) RCM
6.) Subcommittee
Reports
PR
Greetings from PR,
All is well. The missing literature
rack at the needle exchange was recovered and returned. They have alotted us
some of their wall holders to store our ips as they no longer had room for our
display. Flyer day went well this past month. The date of our next flyer day
will start being announced soon. We voted in a new Secretary Damien B. We also
voted to combine the schedule day and communication positions for more
efficiency and our next schedule day is set for August 15th. We
are requesting $20 to purchase 10 of each of the following ips
Am I an addict?
For the newcomer
Intro to NA
For the newcomer
Intro to NA
and also a basic text at the request
of our contact Terry Colison at first steps who see a number addicts daily.
Grateful to serve,
Ashley F
H and I
Hospitals
and Institutions Minutes July 2016
The meeting was called to order at 6pm.
The traditions and concepts were read.
Group
reports were read:
The Monday morning 10:30AM H&I panel at Riverpark is rocking
and rolling. Averaging about 8 in attendance each week, they have been very
receptive and happy to see us overall. The primary purpose is being carried.
Trusted servants, you rock!
Nick C.
Nick C.
My first panel at Trenton House was on June 14. We were
well received by the residents of the house.
The meeting started and ended on time. The panel consisted of myself, Josh B., and Robbie C. We read
readings and the JFT meditation, and then each panel member shared with the residents. Following the meeting, we joined the residents on their back patio and talked for several minutes in good fellowship. On June 28, I, Johnathan R., and Nate H. went to the residence, but no one answered the door. Nate contacted Will Lockwood, director of operations for Lifehouse, who informed us that we were
supposed to have been notified that the residents had traveled that day to assist flood victims in the Clendenin area. Will apologized for us not getting the message. A few days later, I contacted Will via FB Messenger to let him know I'm the panel leader now and he can contact me if the schedule needs adjusted in the future. I also told him I thought it was great that the residents had gone to help the flood victims – it was a good reason we weren't able to conduct the panel that night. Will, at that time, advised me that Kevin Lloyd (phone
The meeting started and ended on time. The panel consisted of myself, Josh B., and Robbie C. We read
readings and the JFT meditation, and then each panel member shared with the residents. Following the meeting, we joined the residents on their back patio and talked for several minutes in good fellowship. On June 28, I, Johnathan R., and Nate H. went to the residence, but no one answered the door. Nate contacted Will Lockwood, director of operations for Lifehouse, who informed us that we were
supposed to have been notified that the residents had traveled that day to assist flood victims in the Clendenin area. Will apologized for us not getting the message. A few days later, I contacted Will via FB Messenger to let him know I'm the panel leader now and he can contact me if the schedule needs adjusted in the future. I also told him I thought it was great that the residents had gone to help the flood victims – it was a good reason we weren't able to conduct the panel that night. Will, at that time, advised me that Kevin Lloyd (phone
Hello from HNI at Riverpark Adolescent Long term! We have
started late due to staff, but been allowed to stay late the full hour, and the
lifesaving message of Narcotics Anonymous has been carried. The adolescents
have been very receptive! However ran into some willingness problems, but was
able to go in with a full panel the second time. Thank you for allowing me to
serve! Janice E.
Greetings, from Pinecrest meeting of hospitals and institutions.
We have been opening and closing on time. Willingness is good. We go in
together and leave together. The residents continue to respectfully listen and
share. The staff is amazing. The lifesaving message of narcotics anonymous is
being shared.
Grateful to be a trusted servant
Christa S.
Christa S.
Greetings from the Riverpark adult short term H&I panel of
Narcotics Anonymous. All is well. The meeting starts and ends on time. We
go in and leave as a group. Clear message of recovery is being carried.
Grateful to serve, Sarah W
Grateful to serve, Sarah W
The Pinecrest female wing HNI panel is going well. Willingness
has been fantastic. We are going in on time and together. The lifesaving
message of narcotics anonymous is being carried. I could use some schedules.
The women have been excited about recovery and attentive. Grateful to serve.
Kristen S.
HNI is going well at Pinecrest. The clients are very receptive
the facility is completely in sync with what we have going on. Panel members
have been showing up on time and leaving together on time. No problems at this
time. Thanks for the opportunity to serve Trevor G.
Greetings from Thursday Pinecrest,
The meeting is opening and closing on time. The clients are extremely receptive and attentive. A clear message of NA is being carried. There are no problems to report at this time. Thank you, Ara S.
The meeting is opening and closing on time. The clients are extremely receptive and attentive. A clear message of NA is being carried. There are no problems to report at this time. Thank you, Ara S.
Missing reports from Nick C. Riverpark adult
No report from Elijah C St. Mary's
As far as the jail goes we are still working to get enough people approved to go in. Applications and background checks are going to take a bit longer before we can have orientation dates. Hoping to have those before next month's panel
DeeDee discussed the importance of good scheduling and leadership skills on the part of the panel leaders.
No report from Elijah C St. Mary's
As far as the jail goes we are still working to get enough people approved to go in. Applications and background checks are going to take a bit longer before we can have orientation dates. Hoping to have those before next month's panel
DeeDee discussed the importance of good scheduling and leadership skills on the part of the panel leaders.
New business:
St Mary's is having nursing students come into h and i panel.
Cassie’s H. raised the question of whether or not that is the best environment
for the students. Possible we could educate them on other meetings.
Josh B wants to take on the responsibility of contacting the
facility contacts and seeing what we could do for them. We need Riverpark
contact and adolescent and adult have different contacts.
Janice E. discussed the need to try to have workshops on days
other than weekends. Wednesday the 20th at 6pm will be the
next workshop at the weed and seed.
Trevor G. asked about members with significant clean time need
one every year. The answer is yes. One is needed every year.
Kristen S. asked about formats with readings for panels. Do we want
kits with panels so we have a consistent format? The format does not have to be
identical. We also discussed whether hugging and the hug circle are permitted.
We also discussed how much profanity is acceptable and that we are there to set
the example especially among adolescents. This discussion led to is feel g
panel leaders need to have strong leadership
qualities and remind the panel members beforehand.
qualities and remind the panel members beforehand.
Treatment facilities in Ashland
do they need help? We will table the discussion until next meeting. There was
also discussion about Mildred Batemen.
Grateful to be of service,
Jason R.
Activities- positions
open Vice Chair and secretary
Policy
Literature- need
help with literature orders and 2 open positions in subcommittee Vice chair,
clean time requirement 9 months and secretary clean time requirement 9 months.
See Sal C to inquire
7.)Homegroup Reports
Another Way
Group Report July 2016
Hello Family! Things are going
pretty well at the Another Way Group. We have plenty of literature, our rent is
paid, the doors are open, and an atmosphere of recovery is being provided. We
have our votes for the area officer positions, which we will give in new
business. We’d like to take a moment and welcome our new home group member,
Jason P and also invite you all to join us on July 25th for a 5 year
celebration. Things are going well and we’re happy to be a part of.
In
Loving Service,
-The
Another Way Group
Greetings from Not High Noon, All is
well. Meeting is opening and closing on time. Life saving message NA message is
being carried. Coffee is on a whole new level of strongness, However no white
key tags have been picked up on it. Our 2nd annual Freedom Function
was a success, we had 50 in attendance. Our average attendance is 20 weekly
with River Park adolescents attending regualry. We have a double one year
celebration coming up on July 26th, Jason L will be speaking.
Grateful to serve, Josh A
Greetings from Hope turns to Faith
group of Narcotics Anonymous. Meeting opening and closing on time, literature
on table, coffee made. Average attendance 25-30 we have no donation at this
time. Grateful to serve, Erica B
Greetings from A New Day, Our meeting
has been opening and closing on time. And a message of Hope is being carried.
We would like to thank Gary M. for sharing his experience, strength and hope
this past month to a record attendance of almost 40. Grateful to serve, A New
Day
The Basic Group Report, All is well
with the basic group. We are progressing through the how it works chapter in
the basic text as we are a step study and application meeting. We have NA
coffee ready along with growing amounts of literature since we recently
started. We welcomed a new homegroup member this week, Sean B. we meet on
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, 10th street and 10th Ave, Stay
Basic, Nick C
Hello from the Progress not
Perfection, all is well, coffee is made, literature available, the doors open
on time. We just had a 2 year celebration, Ali S. we have a $40 donation at
this time. No problems to report at this time. In loving service, Dave H
Greetings from Against all Odds
Homegroup of NA. Everything is well meeting starting and ending on time. Coffee
hot, literature on the table, life saving message is being carried. We are
donating 40 to area, attendance has been 20-30 people. Homegroup is struggling
for active HG members. Thank you grateful to serve, Amber F
Hello family, Hope through surrender
meets on Thursday from 12-1 at 901 jefferson ave. we are currently doing a lit
study from the It works How and Why and are on the 3rd tradition. We
encourage members to bring their books when they come to the meeting. We have 5
homegroup members with no celebrations this month. We have been averaging 10
members with 2 newcomers. Our rent is current and our meetings our going good.
We have a $10 donation this month and thank everyone for their support. Chad W
Choose to live, no issues to report.
The church was mostly spared in the flooding that occurred nearby. No donation,
Grateful to serve, Nick P
Out of the Darkness and into the
light of the rainbow sat 6pm, attendance is up to 20-50 members per week.
Coffee made literature on table no problems to discuss at this point, Robbie C
8.) Old Business
Voting
for ASC officers was halted, see motion 2, Subcommittee chairs were appointed
Per policy and recommendations by those committees by the ASC chair, confirmed
by GSR’s
Hand I chair: DeeDee B
Policy: NO Chairperson brought by committee
PR: Ashley F
Literature: Sal C
Motion 1- H and I
Motion: To be reimbursed $20.00 to print Regional Schedules for
Hand I Panel Leaders
Intent: To get schedules in the hands of addicts leaving secure
facilities
Rationale: We tell addicts to go to meetings when they get out. So
they need to know where to go!
VOTE: 15 FOR 0 Against 0 Abstaining MOTION
PASSES
Motion 2- Out of dark HG seconded by Nick P(choose to Live)
Motion: To postpone voting of officers for area service til next
month
Intent: To ensure all willingness and qualifications have been
taken into consideration
Rationale: To follow concept #4
VOTE: 12 For 0 against 5 abstaining MOTION
PASSES
Motion 3 –Out of the Darkness HG
Motion: To dismantle policy subcommittee
Intent: Policy SC was formed to condense and clarify the existing
Policy Document and has successfully performed that task. They do not have access
to our webpage to update any new policy changes.
Rationale: to allow our webservant to perform their duties of
updating our policy document
Tabled to Home groups, BRING VOTE IN JULY
Voting in July 9 for 6 against 2 abstain-
MOTION PASSES
Motion 4 – A new Day
Motion: To change the wording in our Policy under #7(H),
Subcommittee chairpersons, to Read- “currently working NA steps and a working
knowledge of NA traditions.” Also the
lines in ASC officer descriptions lines 1.G 2,C 3,D 4,C 5,B and 6,A to read the
same way; “currently working NA steps and a working knowledge of NA
traditions.”
Intent: To ensure our trusted servants are working NA steps and
help ensure that principles found in our steps are being practiced. Also, to
maintain a clear message of NA recovery.
Rationale: To follow the suggestions in concept #4 in our 12
Concepts booklet, on page #9. “through continuing to work the 12 steps, our
trusted servants have come to know not only their assets, but their defects and
limitations. Knowing that, they have agreed to serve our fellowship to the best
of their ability, with Gods help”
Tabled to Home Groups, BRING VOTE IN JULY
Voting in July 4 for 10 against 3 abstains-
MOTION FAILS
Nominations to BRING a Vote for in July
ASC Chair- Joe M
ASC Vice Chair- Chad w and Ryan d
Secretary- Elijah C , Josh A and
James C
Treasurer- Josh B
Treasurer alt- Sal C
RCM- John M
RCM alt-Erica B
9.) New Business
Voting for ASC positions
Chair- Joe M- 14 for ELECTED
Vice Chair-Chad W 3 for/ Ryan D 12 for, Ryan D -ELECTED
Secretary- Elijah C 5 for,/ Josh A 8 for,/ James C 2 for, Josh A
ELECTED
Treasurer- Josh B 16 for ELECTED
Treasurer Alt- Sal C 14 for- ELECTED
RCM- Erica P nominated by GSR, 16 for ELECTED
RCM alt- Erica B 16 for ELECTED
Motion #1 PR
Motion: Requesting $20.00 of PR reserve to purchase 10 of
each of the following IP’s and a basic text for first steps: Am I an Addict,
For the Newcomer, Intro to NA
Intent: TO further carry the message of NA
Vote: 14 For 3 against 0 abstain MOTION PASSES
Motion # 2 Choose to live seconded by Hope without Dope
Motion: To provide daily Reprieve Homegroup with a basic
text and 25 IP’s
Intent: To help a struggling group
Rationale: Per literature policy section VII line B, 4%
of profit to help struggling homegroups
Vote: 14 for 1 against 2 abstaining MOTION
PASSES
Motion #3 Nick P Choose to live seconded by Nick L
Motion: To send $100.00 to region
Vote: 9 for 3 against 4 abstaining MOTION
PASSES
Open forum:
Discussion of removing the reading
of the homegroup reports to give area service more time for business
Grateful to serve you GTO Ryan D Next ASC 8-21-16
