The GTO Area Budget Proposal Ad hoc and Annual Inventory Ad hoc will be :
When: September 23 2017 @ 2:30PM
Where: Fairfield East Community Center
2711 8th AVE, Huntington WV
What: Per the request of our local homegroups, we are having a budget ad hoc to help adhere to our 11th concept. Also we are having our annual area inventory to take stock of our last years efforts to further our primary purpose and find our areas strengths and weaknesses
Who: As always, All members are welcome and encouraged to show up and be part of!
For the budget proposal ad hoc audit, we are requesting all trusted servants and chairs and vice chairs to attend.
We thank all our members of our area for there support and involvement and look forward to seeing everyone Saturday!
In loving service
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Monday, September 18, 2017
Monday, September 11, 2017
August 2017 GTOANA Minutes
1. Opened
with prayer
2. Traditions
& concepts read
3. Minutes
Read
4. Josh
B addressed ASC regarding financial issue
5. Treasurers
report – Chad W Provided
6. RCM
Report – Erica B Provided
7. Subcommittee
reports – All Provided
PR – Josh A
HNI – Josh B
Activities – Jeff S
Lit Supply – Britt Q
PR – Josh A
HNI – Josh B
Activities – Jeff S
Lit Supply – Britt Q
8. Quorum
Established by Ryan D
9. Old
business
Motion to change
11th tradition 6 for 11 against 3 abstain motion fails
10. New
business
Motion made to by Robbie C to pay all debts immediately. Seconded by Alexis S
Motion made to by Robbie C to pay all debts immediately. Seconded by Alexis S
11. Open
forum
Discussion on HG having freedom of expression during meeting.
Discussion on HG having freedom of expression during meeting.
PR reaching out
to regional PR to consider getting NA lit sent to Lakin Women’s Prison
12. Motion
to Close
Sub Committee Reports
Activities
Subcommittee Report
Not Available
LITERATURE
SUPPLY REPORT
Not Available
H&I
Meeting was called to order at 2pm.
Traditions and concepts were read.
Panel
reports:
Greetings,
H&I panel
that meets 7:30pm every other Thursday at Pinecrest ladies’ facility is going
well. Guidelines and literature are read. Clients in facility are happy to
attend and seem attentive. They are willing to share topics for meeting and to
reach out after. There is a lot of willingness for panel members. And a clear
message of Narcotics Anonymous is being shared. We have pamphlets available but
I need meeting schedules and am requesting assistance.
Grateful to be of service,
Hayley B.
Greetings from the river park panel,
All is well with the panel. We have been
going on on time, but still starting about 5 min late. We have been ending on
time. A clear message of narcotics anonymous is being carried. Willingness
remains stellar. No issues to report at this time.
Grateful to be of service,
Josh A
The St. Mary's H&I panel that meets
every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. is doing extremely well. Panels are always
filled ahead of time, and have even been able to find back-ups, with very short
notice, when people have backed out. We go in together, deliver a clear message
of Narcotics Anonymous, answer questions afterward, and leave together. There
is generally lot of participation, and an interest in the NA program is
expressed by several people who attend. I am very grateful for the opportunity
to be of service.
Sierra C
Sierra C
Greetings from 28 day ladies Pinecrest
panel. We are meeting every other Thursday at 730, we go in together and leave
together. There is many clients who are very receptive to the message of
narcotics anonymous. They reach out afterwards and always bring up topics..
Grateful to serve
Heather W.
|
Been having a little issue with clients not
being on time to meeting knocking on door at 8p to get in. Just a little
unmanageable last meeting was a little better. Dealing with problem and not
much else to report other than it is happening and message is being shared.
Robbie C.
Willingness for Pinecrest is awesome. The
staff and residents are very helpful in getting it started on time.
Andrew V.
Old
Business:
We need to get applications and people approved
for H&I at Western Regional Jail.
Men’s panel at Pinecrest -reach out to
administration.
Possible H&I presentation to
administration. Working in cooperation with PR subcommittee.
New
Business:
Christa S. to take over St. Marys Panel
every other Tuesday.
John G. will taking river park panel
completely
Asking Area for $20 to print schedules.
Josh B. will continue to hold his service
position as H&I Chair.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Greetings from pr,
All is well with pr. We discussed the
Oxford house issue. The matter has seemed to fizzle out, so we voted ad a
subcommittee to take no action. We elected a new schedule day
coordinator/communicator. Chris S. will be stepping into that position. We
discussed the dire need to get the ball rolling on communications and a
schedule day. We are currently tracking down a contact list. In the case this
list can't be located, we will put in the footwork to make a new one. Pr box
needs inventoried and restock, will be done before next asc. Deebo K. brought
us contact info for a doctor at valley health who handles drug replacement
therapy. This information will be turned over to the communicator and we will
proceed as necessary.
Grateful to be of service,
Josh A
TREASUERER
REPORT

GROUP REPORTS
Another Way
Hello Friends! The Another Way Group is
still alive and helping to carry a clear message of recovery. Attendance has
remained the same. We average, roughly, five to seven members per meeting. Last
week was refreshing because we had several new members and several members
coming back from doing some R&D. Something is working. Our rent is paid
through August and we will take care of September’s rent this week and our
literature stock is plentiful. Ass an attempt to cut down on expenses and do
more for the environment, our home group made a decision to stop using
Styrofoam cups and start using coffee mugs. Also, on September 18 there will be
a home group member celebrating six years clean. It will be a regular meeting,
but we’d like to invite everyone to come help us celebrate. We discussed the
motions sent back to the groups and are prepared to vote during the proper
time. We’re grateful that to be able to help our area grow.
In Loving Service,
-Another Way Group
Together We Can
Greetings from Together We Can HG,
Meeting is going well, coffee is served. We have stocked
literature and key tags. Average meeting attendance is about 60. And a clear
message of recovery being shared. As a home group, we have voted No on the
issue of the 11th Tradition. We have no donation for area now.
Grateful to be of service,
Brandi M.
Hope Turns To Faith
Greetings
from hope turns to faith, the meeting is going well. Our attendance has grown
in the past month with an average of 65. Coffee is hot and literature is
available. We open and close on time. The lifesaving message of NA is being
shared.
Grateful to serve
Ryan
Elkins.
Against All Odds
greetings asc against all odds is glad to report our literature study
meeting is opening and closing on time every week. Coffee is hot and we are
carrying the life saving message of NA. Other than lack of home group members
everything is going great. We have a 20$ donation for area at this time. We are
grateful to serve.
Isaac J
Living In The Solution
Greetings from living in the solution homegroup. We meet every Sunday at
130 pm at the Jewish temple church. A clear message of narcotics anonymous is
being carried to approximately 20 to 25 addicts every week. We have no
issues to report now and do not have an area donation.
Sincerely
Living in the solution
Daily
Reprieve
Meeting has been open
on time.
Literature &
supplies have been made readily available.
Average attendance
has been wonderful!
Glad to be of
service!
Daily Reprieve
Not
High Noon
Greetings from not high noon,
All is well. Meeting is opening and closing on time and continues to
thrive with an average attendance of 35 addicts. We have a home group member celebrating
3 years on August 29th. Kristen S will be sharing her experience, strength, and
hope. Come see who is celebrating and get a cup of the strongest coffee in the
area.
Grateful to be of service,
Josh A
No
Pain No Gain
Greetings
from the "No Pain No Gain" group of Narcotics Anonymous. The meeting
is being opened on time. Coffee is hot, literature is available, the
life-saving message of Narcotics Anonymous is being shared. We have an addict
celebrating a three year miracle on August 27th. There will be a speaker and
cake. The celebration was originally scheduled for August 20th but we had to
reschedule due to the church using the larger meeting room. Currently, we have
no contribution to donate to area.
Grateful
to serve,
Jessi
H
Basic Group
Greetings
from the Basic Group. Our average attendance is approximately 50 ppl. We have a
$60 donation to area this month. We have a 10-year celebration this month as
well. The doors are opened on time faithfully and a clear NA message is being
carried every Wednesday night at the Basic Group.
Choose to Live
Greetings from the choose to live homegroup of narcotics
anonymous. All is well. Doors are open on time coffee is hot and
literature is on the table. We average 30 + addicts’ weekly and have a 3 year
celebration coming up.
Grateful to serve
Rachel n
Hope without Dope
Hi from
Hope w/o Dope Group,
Coffee being made and the message is
being carried. Average attendance is
20-25 members. We have 3 celebrations this month. No donation at this
time.
Grateful
to serve, Erica B
She Do Recover
Greetings from She Do Recover!
The meeting is happening & the message is
being carried. The new location is working out well. We are presenting a motion
related to managing NA funds responsibly. We are unable to donate at this
time due to paying rent & purchasing literature. Just a reminder-
This Meeting is No Addict turned away.
In loving service,
Missi C
Motions
Motion
|
Intent
|
Rationale
|
Result
|
1. Lit Sub Com
Request $168 to purchase Lit
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To purchase Literature
|
Provide Literature to area.
|
Carried
16-0-2
|
2. She Do Recover HG
Policy Addition requiring 2 signatures to write checks
|
To foster
transparency & accountability for GTOANA bank account usage.
|
To better
adhere to 6th tradition
|
Tabled to
Homegroups.
(See Below
for original motion as written.)
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GTOANA August MINUTES
|
2017
|
Members or groups can answer each
question with a number from one to five, using the scale below:
1 2 3
4 5
Not at all Needs
Improvement Adequate
Outstanding Excellent
When the numbers are totaled, the
area can see what most needs improvement (1) and
what is going quite well already (5).
1.
How well has the area served
local groups this year?
_________ How
well does the area communicate with local groups?
_________ How
well does the area respond to the needs of local groups?
_________ How
well is the area managing its donations and area treasury?
_________ How effectively does the area demonstrate
responsibility and accountability?
_________ How fully does the area train and support
members who serve on the area
service committee?
_________ How well does the area service committee
foster an atmosphere of courtesy and
mutual respect?
_________ How completely does the area provide
opportunities for communication about
committee concerns to
the local members and groups?
_________ How well is a sense of unity fostered
within the area service body?
_________ How positively is a sense of unity shown
within local groups?
_________ What is the area’s experience with
trusted servants?
_________ How well has the area fostered the
willingness of the local fellowship to volunteer
for service positions?
_________ How well does the area practice
continuity and rotation?
_________ How well does the area function in
maintaining a full complement of trusted
servants, with no open
commitments?
_________ How fully does the area create an environment
where the conscience of the body
guides the decisions
and direction of the area?
2.
How well has the area done
this year in making NA’s message more widely known in the larger community?
_________ How well is the area communicating with
those in the community who interact
with addicts?
________ How
completely does the area respond to the needs of the larger community?
_________ How well is the area using human and
financial resources to carry NA’s message
of recovery
in an efficient and effective way?
_________ How fully trained and supported are the
trusted servants who interact with
members of
the community?
_________ How well has the area built cooperative
relationships with those in the larger
community?
_________ How easily can those in the larger
community reach an NA member who is in a
position to respond to their
questions or requests?
3.
How well has the area
cooperated and collaborated with the region and NA World Services this year?
_________ How effectively does the area communicate
with the region and with NA World
Services?
_________ How well does the area respond to
requests from the region and from NA World
Services?
_________ How fully does the area share its needs
and concerns with the region and NA World Services? How reliably does
the area forward funds to the region and/or NA
World Services?
_________ How effectively does the area use
resources (such as written materials or experience
from other trusted servants) that are available through the region and/or NA World
Services?
_________ How fully has the area formed a
cooperative relationship with the region and NA World
Services?
_________ How well is the area creating a sense of
unity with the region and NA World Services?
Is there any particular area
of service and/or area function that you perceive is outstanding? Please
identify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there any particular area
of service and/or area function that you perceive would need improvement?
Please identify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AD HOCK MINUTES
Ad Hock committee meeting met at 6:27pm on 08/11/2017 at
Enslow Presbyterian Church.
Attendance
- Ryan D
- Elijah
C
- Chad W
- Josh A
- Josh B
Opened with Prayer.
Discussion began with the issue of the Treasury account being
compromised and not as it should be.
Chad spoke on July minutes. According to accounting the area
account should be $811.69.
$35.83 is the account balance
$500 owed to Sal C for Lit Supply
$25 owed to Britt S for bounced check
Total Area account should be 1300.81
Josh B has agreed that he has used 1300.81 for his own
personal money and owes this to GTOANA
Josh B has provided $400.81 to Chad W. A receipt was given to
josh by chad. He now owes GTOANA $900.00
Josh B has agreed to pay $225.00 per week.
First payment to be set for 08/19/2017
Second payment set for 08/26/2017
Third payment set for 09/02/2017
Final payment set for 09/09/2017
If not paid in full by 09/09/2017 lender shall be entitled to
demand full balance acquisition immediately.
All legal actions necessary will be taken if debt is not
collected in full at this time.
In witness to their acceptance and agreement to all the terms
of this debt agreement the lender and borrower affix their signatures below.
area inventory sheet 2017
Members
or groups can answer each question with a number from one to five, using the
scale below:
1 2 3 4 5
Not
at all Needs Improvement Adequate Outstanding Excellent
When
the numbers are totaled, the area can see what most needs improvement (1) and what is going quite well already
(5).
1.
How well has the area served local groups this year?
_________ How
well does the area communicate with local groups?
_________ How
well does the area respond to the needs of local groups?
_________ How
well is the area managing its donations and area treasury?
_________ How effectively does the area demonstrate
responsibility and accountability?
_________ How fully does the area train and support
members who serve on the area
service committee?
_________ How well does the area service committee
foster an atmosphere of courtesy and
mutual respect?
_________ How completely does the area provide
opportunities for communication about
committee concerns to
the local members and groups?
_________ How well is a sense of unity fostered
within the area service body?
_________ How positively is a sense of unity shown
within local groups?
_________ What is the area’s experience with
trusted servants?
_________ How well has the area fostered the
willingness of the local fellowship to volunteer
for service positions?
_________ How well does the area practice
continuity and rotation?
_________ How well does the area function in
maintaining a full complement of trusted
servants, with no open
commitments?
_________ How fully does the area create an
environment where the conscience of the body
guides the decisions
and direction of the area?
2.
How well has the area done this year in making NA’s
message more widely known in the larger community?
_________ How well is the area communicating with
those in the community who interact
with addicts?
________ How completely does the area respond
to the needs of the larger community?
_________ How
well is the area using human and financial resources to carry NA’s message
of
recovery in an efficient and
effective way?
_________ How fully trained and supported are the
trusted servants who interact with
members
of the community?
_________ How well has the area built cooperative
relationships with those in the larger
community?
_________ How easily can those in the larger
community reach an NA member who is in a
position to respond to their
questions or requests?
3.
How well has the area
cooperated and collaborated with the region and NA World Services this year?
_________ How effectively does the area communicate
with the region and with NA World
Services?
_________ How well does the area respond to
requests from the region and from NA World
Services?
_________ How fully does the area share its needs
and concerns with the region and NA World Services? How reliably does
the area forward funds to the region and/or NA
World Services?
_________ How effectively does the area use
resources (such as written materials or experience
from other trusted servants) that are available through the region and/or NA World Services?
_________ How fully has the area formed a
cooperative relationship with the region and NA World
Services?
_________ How well is the area creating a sense of
unity with the region and NA World Services?
Is there any particular area
of service and/or area function that you perceive is outstanding? Please
identify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there any particular area of
service and/or area function that you perceive would need improvement? Please
identify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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