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AA Quote "Step 2 - Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Big Book - pg. 59
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD NORTH SHORE ALANO November 10, 2001 9:15 a.m. Present : Tim S., Hank K., James L., Bill S, Sue T, Jim H., Lonna A., John C., and Mary L,Absent : Holly H., Nancy T.,This regular meeting was held in the Coffee room of the organization was called to order by the President, Tim S. Minutes : Minutes of Meeting of the Board held on October 20, 2001, meeting were discussed, changes suggested and accepted and on motion duly made and seconded and were accepted.Reports :Treasury : The Treasurer reported on income and expense for two months since the start of a new fiscal year was presented by Tim S. A balance sheet and other financial statements were prepared and discussed. They reflect a positive balance in the account and the treasurer reported through Tim S. that $100. Monthly is being sent to the Chicago Service Headquarters and to New York to further the work of AA.A discussion of the money collection system was held and it was agreed that revenue from meetings is up. A discussion was held on a "Thank You" gift or gesture to Paul for his many years of counting meeting donations was it was decided it was appropriate. A suggestion was made to give him a new edition big book with a note of thanks from the Board. Site Committee : A discussion of the pest control was held and it was agreed that there were no bad reports received by either the steward or any board member, indicating that probably the pest situation was under control. The rooms look good and Orkin came in twice in the last month.Lonna A. pointed out that the floor for the Coffee Room, and perhaps the office and hall could use new covering; additionally a new coffee counter would eliminate a lot of the pest problem and be cleaner and more efficient. A discussion was held on flooring for the bathroom and window treatments for the room as well. No decision was reached. A discussion of the Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner was held and Lonna A. and Sue T. agreed to do Thanksgiving and Harold O. will probably do Christmas again this year. Akron Trip: The trip has been scheduled and fliers have been prepared and are available. It was reported that Bob K. has volunteered to be the arrangement and contact persons for the trip. No report on the progress of ticket sales or the like was received at this meeting. New business :Social : Lonna A. agreed to jointly work with Tim on the Pizza Bash and determine prices and costs for this years Bash.Speaker Event : James L. reported that a five hour event was held and Kieth spoke to 42 people who attended and approximately 35 stayed for the entire program. The speaker was good and the even netted $90.00 after expenses.Literature : Board member John C. reported that 100 new edition big books have been purchased (50 hard cover and 50 soft cover). The books will be held for sale and for use by the clubNew Board: It was pointed out that board members Hank K. and Andy F. will not serve next year and each board member was asked to consider nominations to the board for next year and to discuss it at the next meeting of the board. Each board member was asked to come up with one name to Nominate. A discussion was held on doing something for the church (not a cash gift) to acknowledge their help and cooperation through the year. A discussion was held on changing the announcement regarding money to reflect less pressure and no longer specify $2.00. James L., Lonna, Sue, Bill and Holly are to discuss and come up with proposed new wording. Next Meeting : A discussion was held on holding the next meeting of the board at Tim S. home on Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at 7:30 p.m.Whereupon the meeting was adjourned. | |||||||||
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